OBITUARIES

Larry John Shaull

Larry John Shaull

Sep 5, 2016

Williamsburg- Larry John Shaull was the son of Harlyn (Gump) and Elaine Catherine (Meyer) Shaull on April 16, 1952 in Belle Plaine, Iowa. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1970 and Loras College in 1974. Larry was united in marriage to Colleen C. Murphy on December 28, 1974 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Parnell. Larry was employed by...

Vivian Elizabeth Hinrichs

Vivian Elizabeth Hinrichs

Sep 4, 2016

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Vera Lucille Yoder

Vera Lucille Yoder

Sep 4, 2016

Vera Lucille Yoder was born June 26, 1924 in rural Kalona, Iowa, the daughter of Lewis and Barbara (Miller) Bender. On May 14, 1971 Vera was united in marriage to Roy L. Yoder in Wellman. Vera was a quilter, she pieced, marked and quilted for many years. She was an active member of the West Union Mennonite Church and WMSC....

Mahlon D. Leichty

Mahlon D. Leichty

Aug 30, 2016

Mahlon Dean Leichty of Kalona passed away on Tuesday, August 30th, 2016, in Iowa City from complications following a stroke. Visitation will be 2-8 pm, Friday, September 2nd at Kalona Mennonite Church. Family will be present 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Celebration of life will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday, September 3rd at Kalona Mennonite Church with Reverends Scott Swartzendruber...

Della Faye Yoder

Della Faye Yoder

Aug 29, 2016

KALONA - Della Faye Yoder was born December 1, 1930 in Shickley, Nebraska, the daughter of Lloyd and Emma (Kennel) Troyer. She graduated from Wellman High School. On August 25, 1950 Della was united in marriage to Keith E. Yoder at the Wellman Mennonite Church in Wellman. They made their home in the Kalona community where they farmed, and Della...

Marlys Marie Kinzler

Marlys Marie Kinzler

Aug 27, 2016

WILLIAMSBURG- Marlys Kinzler was born August 5, 1935, in Iowa County, Iowa, the daughter of Samuel and Marie (Bauer) Cable and graduated from Millersburg High School in 1953. On September 18, 1955, she married Myron Kinzler at the Fundamental Gospel Church in Williamsburg. Following marriage the couple made their home in rural Williamsburg. They then moved to Paw Paw, Illinois...

Jessie Blaylock

Jessie Blaylock

Aug 27, 2016

North English- Jessie Irene Blaylock was born August 28, 1920 in Keswick, Iowa, the daughter of Orlando and Bessie Harriett (Reasoner) Edmundson. She attended Keswick High School. On December 9, 1937 Jessie was united in marriage to Marvin Franklin Blaylock in Kirksville, MO. She lived most of her life in Keokuk County, before moving to North English in 1987. Jessie...

Willard Louis Hegewald

Willard Louis Hegewald

Aug 24, 2016

Amana-Willard Louis Hegewald was born the son of Otto and Louise (Muesse) Hegewald on May 21, 1931 in Middle Amana. He graduated from Amana High School in 1950. Willard was united in marriage to Joan Lucille Greiner on September 7, 1957 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Keota. Together the couple made their home in Middle Amana. Willard worked for...

Carol Marie Knipfer

Carol Marie Knipfer

Aug 19, 2016

North English- Carol Marie Knipfer was born December 24, 1940 in Hayesville, Iowa, the daughter of Waldo B. & Minnie Marie (Batterson) Henson. She graduated from North English High School in 1958. On June 7, 1960 Carol was united in marriage to Ross E. Knipfer at the Little Brown Church, Nashua, Iowa. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting, crafts, gardening, decorating...

Firman Duane McBeth

Firman Duane McBeth

Aug 18, 2016

MARTINSBURG - Firman Duane McBeth was born February 14, 1946 in rural Agency, Iowa the son of Firman Forrest and Erma (Ruggles) McBeth. He graduated from Pekin High School in 1964. He married Peggy Edmundson and later divorced and married Judith Buseman and later divorced. Duane was a lifelong resident of Martinsburg. He worked at Martinsburg Lumberyard, was an instructor...

Richard Allan Zuber

Richard Allan Zuber

Aug 14, 2016

Williamsburg-Richard Allan Zuber was born the son of Willard and Marjorie (Leahy) Zuber on March 11, 1945 near Homestead, Iowa. He attended St. John Lutheran School and graduated from Williamsburg High School. Dick was united in marriage to Barbara Jean Weisbrod on October 19, 1969 in Cedar Rapids. To this union they were blessed with three children. Dick was employed...

Edith M Humphrey

Edith M Humphrey

Aug 12, 2016

MILLERSBURG - Edith Humphrey was born December 15, 1916 in Pilot Township in rural Iowa County, Iowa, the daughter of Gaylord and Dora (Lacy) Williams. She graduated from Millersburg High School in 1933. On December 24, 1937 Edith was united in marriage to Marvin Humphrey in Lancaster, Missouri. They lived and farmed in rural Millersburg until 1965. Edith worked as...

George Stahl

George Stahl

Aug 10, 2016

Williamsburg- George Elmer Stahl was born July 4, 1923 in rural Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of Elmer George & Eleanor June (Richards) Stahl. He attended Pilot Grove School and graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1941. George was drafted into the US Navy and served from 1945-1946. On February 16, 1952 George was united in marriage to Rita Costello in...

Ronald J. Namer

Ronald J. Namer

Aug 10, 2016

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Jean Kessel

Jean Kessel

Aug 2, 2016

KALONA- Jean Kessel was born September 4, 1928 in Linwood, California the daughter of Harold and Lena (Lewis) Bottger. Jean grew up in the Ollie and Richland area. Graduated from Ollie High School .On May 9, 1946 Jean was united in marriage to Harold Robert Kessel in Pleasant Plain, Iowa. They lived in Ollie, Kinross, North Enlgish and Joetown until...

Guy E. Kaufman

Guy E. Kaufman

Aug 1, 2016

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Eunice Stutzman

Eunice Stutzman

Jul 30, 2016

Eunice Miller was born June 13, 1934 in Johnson County, Iowa, the daughter of Dennis J. and Ida (Helmuth) Miller. She accepted Christ as her Savior and was baptized into the Amish Church at 16 years of age. At age 27, she began teaching school and taught in Pennsylvania and Virginia before teaching at the Friendship and Sharon Bethel schools...

Marcia L Potsander

Marcia L Potsander

Jul 29, 2016

WEST CHESTER - Marcia Louise Potsander was born February 1, 1923, in rural Wellman, Iowa, the daughter of Edward and Elizabeth (Peet) Henn. She graduated form Wellman High School in 1940 and attended Washington Junior College. She taught rural country school for 4 years. On August 18, 1945 she was united in marriage to Daryl Potsander at the Asbury United...

Norma A McCoy

Norma A McCoy

Jul 27, 2016

Williamsburg-Norma Anna Emma McCoy the daughter of Louis and Anna (Von Weihe) Huedepohl was born February 22, 1919 near Homestead, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church near Homestead. She attended St. John's Lutheran School. Norma was united in marriage to John James McCoy on May 14, 1954 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church near Williamsburg. Norma...

Lois I Swartzendruber

Lois I Swartzendruber

Jul 27, 2016

Lois Irene Graber Swartzendruber was born July 23, 1928 in Wayland, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Rich) Graber. She graduated from Wayland High School and Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls. On June 5, 1949 Lois was united in marriage to Wilbur Swartzendruber in Wayland. They made their home in the Wellman community. Lois taught at Richwoods...