OBITUARIES

Sep 27, 2017

Miriam Graber was born May 29, 1955 in Aylmer, Ontario, Canada the daughter of Homer and Rachel (Wagler) Graber. She was baptized in her youth in the Old Order Amish Church where she remained a faithful member until her death. Miriam has lived in the Kalona community since 1981. Miriam passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 27,...

Sep 26, 2017

Larry David Burk , age 80, of Brooklyn, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at the University of Iowa Hospital following an illness and surgery. Graveside Services: 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, October 24, 2017, Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery, Brooklyn, Iowa. There will be no visitation. Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Sep 24, 2017

KALONA - Freida Fern Bender passed away Sunday, September 24 at Pleasantview Home in Kalona at the age of 98 years. Freida Lehman was born in Wood River, Nebraska on December 1, 1918, the daughter of David and Anna (Saltzman) Lehman. She married Clarence Bender on December 25, 1941 and they lived in rural Coralville, then rural Kalona where they...

Sep 23, 2017

Arnie M. Sandvick, age 70 of Ladora, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017 at his home. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 5, 2017, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Jim Davis officiating. Inurnment will be in the Victor Cemetery with military honors. The family will receive friends from 9 – 11 A.M on Thursday...

Sep 23, 2017

Margaret "Tootie" White, age 60, of Keota, died Saturday, September 23, 2017, at her home. Tootie was born January 7, 1957, in Washington, to Felix and Susie (Waters) Dougall and graduated from Washington High School in 1975. On July 19, 1991, she married Randy White at St. James Catholic Church in Washington. Following marriage they lived in Keota and later...

Sep 22, 2017

North English- Chad William Owens-Holden was born May 13, 1999 in Iowa City, Iowa the son of Michael Lynn Holden and Renee Mary Lee Owens. He is a lifelong resident of the North English community and a 2017 graduate of English Valleys High School. While in school Chad was involved in many activities including, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, football, basketball,...

Sep 22, 2017

Williamsburg-Michael Dudley Galyon was born June 15, 1998 in Nacogdoches, Texas, the son of Andrew and Misty (Thorndyke) Galyon. He lived in Gibson City, Illinois before moving to Williamsburg in 2014. Michael was a May 2017 graduate of Williamsburg High School, were he had been active in football and wrestling. He was employed at Under Armour in Williamsburg and was...

Sep 21, 2017

Connie S. Bailey, 70, of East Pleasant Plain, IA, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2017, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be held from 12 noon until 7:00 p.m., on Monday, September 25, 2017, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel of Mt. Pleasant, with the family greeting friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. Funeral services...

Sep 21, 2017

Betty Jean Dye, age 82 of Marengo, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Rose Haven Nursing Home. Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, Iowa, with Anni Thorn officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery, Marengo, Iowa. Visitation: 4 to 6 p.m., Monday, September 25, 2017, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo....

Sep 20, 2017

Laurie L. Moore, 53, of Salem, IA, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at Henry County Health Center Emergency Room in Mt. Pleasant, IA. Visitation, with family present, will be held for two hours, from noon until 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, September 24, 2017, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel of Mt. Pleasant. A funeral service will be held at 2:00...

Sep 20, 2017

W. Myron “Mike” Rathjen, age 98 of Marengo, passed away at Compass Memorial Hospital, Wednesday, September 20, 2017. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Monday, September 25, 2017, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery, Marengo, Iowa. Visitation: 3 to 6 pm., Sunday, September 24, 2017, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Memorials may be contributed to...

Sep 19, 2017

KEOTA-Betty A. Stoutner, age 96, of Keota, died Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at the Keota Health Care Center. Betty was born April 20, 1921, in Washington, Iowa, to William, Jr. and Armorelle (McCreedy) Miller. She moved to the Keota community with her family at age 10 and graduated from Keota High School. On July 2, 1940, Betty married Glenn H....

Sep 18, 2017

Gene Wray Brenneman was born January 13, 1960, in Washington, Iowa, the son of Kenneth Brenneman and Joan Williamson. He graduated from Keota High School in 1978 and attended Kirkwood Community College. Gene was united in marriage to Lisa Horras on May 27, 1989 at Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Church of Harper, Iowa. Throughout his life he had worked...

Sep 17, 2017

Gary Lee Miller, age 67, of West Amana, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Compass Memorial Hospital, Marengo, Iowa. Funeral Services: 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 21, 2017, at Middle Amana Church, Middle Amana, Iowa, with Elder Kristie Yoder officiating. Burial will be in the West Amana Cemetery, with a Masonic Service. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday,...

Sep 15, 2017

WILLIAMSBURG- Orlin Hochstetler, age 86, of rural Williamsburg, died Friday, September 15, 2017, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Orlin was born January 3, 1931, in Kalona, to Earl and Mary (Kraybill) Hochstetler. He graduated from Iowa Mennonite High School and worked in Iowa for one year until attending Hesston College for one year. The Korean...

Sep 15, 2017

North English-Glenn F. Miller was born February 1, 1928, in rural Millersburg, to Fred and Gail (Wyant) Miller and received his education in Millersburg schools. He served in the United States Air Force, where he was stationed in Greenland. On November 24, 1949, Glenn married Joan Pontzius in Cairo, Iowa. A lifelong resident of Iowa County, Glenn farmed in the...

Sep 14, 2017

Kalona- Alice Viola Hochstedler was born February 28, 1933, in Johnson County, Iowa the daughter of Daniel G. and Fannie ( Jantzi) Gingerich. Alice was born and raised in the Kalona area. On March 22, 1953, Alice was united in marriage to J. Wesley Hochstedler at the Fairview Mennonite Church. She worked at Yoder's Research Farm for 15 years, cleaned...

Sep 13, 2017

Riya Renee Schinstock, infant daughter of Brian and Bailey Schinstock of Salem, IA, was stillborn Wednesday, September 13, 2017, at the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington, IA. A private family service will be held at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel of Mt. Pleasant with Rev. Bruce DeRammelaere officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery of Houghton, IA. Gifts of...

Sep 13, 2017

Wellman- Marty Joy Barnes was born March 10, 1965 in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Dennis J. and Selena (Adams) Barnes. HE graduated from Mid-Prairie High School in 1983. He worked at the Kalona Cheese Factory for many years. He loved hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting and the outdoors. Marty passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 after a long...

Sep 13, 2017

Williamsburg-Kathryn Elizabeth Belger Jones passed away at her home at Highland Ridge in Williamsburg, IA., at the age of 99. Katie was born in Holbrook, IA, on July 6, 1918 to James and Mary (Doyle) Belger. She attended country schools around Holbrook and Parnell and enjoyed playing baseball and was usually one of the first to be picked for a...