OBITUARIES

Timothy Scott Atkinson

Timothy Scott Atkinson

Apr 27, 2017

Parnell-Timothy Scott Atkinson was born July 22, 1965, in Harlan, Iowa, the son of Robert K. and Anna Mae (Nelsen) Atkinson. He graduated from West High School in Iowa City in 1984. Tim was united in marriage to Dawn Brennan on August 5, 1989 at North Liberty. To this union they were blessed with three children. They later divorced. Tim...

Evelyn L Brown

Evelyn L Brown

Apr 26, 2017

WELLMAN - Evelyn Lucille Brown was born May 8, 1928, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the daughter of James and Rowena (McDaniel) Broherd. On April 27, 1946, Evelyn was united in marriage to William Brown in Ottumwa. She worked as a nursing assistant at Raim and Blank Children's Hospital and Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. Bill and Evelyn moved to the Wellman...

Alvin Walter Wiseman

Alvin Walter Wiseman

Apr 25, 2017

North English- Alvin Walter Wiseman, was born December 4, 1933 in Sigourney, Iowa, the son of Raymond and Hattie Wiseman. He was united in marriage to Betty Primley, to this union they were blessed with four children, Randall, Rick, Kimberly and Lori. Alvin worked various jobs including construction, Iowa County Road Crew, custodian at the Millersburg School and was a...

LaVerna Folkmann

LaVerna Folkmann

Apr 25, 2017

Williamsburg-LaVerna Sophia Johanna Folkmann was born May 16, 1927, rural Homestead, the daughter of Rudolph and Dora (Witte) Sandersfeld. She was baptized June 12, 1927 and confirmed on April 6, 1941 at St. John Lutheran Church near Homestead. LaVerna was united in marriage to Merlin Folkmann on April 24, 1949 at St. John Lutheran Church near Homestead. Together they lived...

Evelyn Sheryl Swartzentruber

Evelyn Sheryl Swartzentruber

Apr 25, 2017

KALONA - Evelyn Sheryl Swartzentruber, age 33 of Kalona, Iowa, died in her home on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. Evelyn was born March 27, 1984 in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of James Arlin and Fannie N. (Miller) Swartzentruber. Evelyn had her special needs. It was a privilege to care for her. Evelyn is survived by her parents, James and...

Maxine Ahrens

Maxine Ahrens

Apr 24, 2017

Conroy-Lois Maxine Ahrens was born April 12, 1917 in Conroy, Iowa, the daughter of Jule and Blanche (Olson) Olson. She graduated from Hilton Consolidated School in Conroy. Maxine was united in marriage to Elmer "Pete" Ahrens on August 29, 1940 in Princeton, MO. In addition to being a life long partner to Pete on the farm and raising four children,...

Harriett Ruth Benesh

Harriett Ruth Benesh

Apr 23, 2017

Harriett Ruth Benesh, age 83 of Brooklyn, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Brooklyn Community Estate. Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M. Friday, April 28, 2017, Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn, with Rev. John Reynolds, Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the Guernsey Cemetery. Visitation: 5 to 7 P.M. Thursday, April 27, 2017, Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. A memorial fund has...

Neoma Lee Patten

Neoma Lee Patten

Apr 22, 2017

Neoma Lee Patten, age 86 of Auburn, California, formerly Brooklyn, passed away Saturday April 22, 2017, at the Lakeview Terrace Senior Care Facility in Auburn, California. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 27, 2018, at the Michael J. Manatt Community Center, Brooklyn. A private burial service will be held at...

Charlotte M. Roudabush

Charlotte M. Roudabush

Apr 22, 2017

Charlotte M. Roudabush, age 82 of Brooklyn, died Saturday April 22, 2017 at Brooklyn Community Estate after brief battle with lung cancer. Funeral Mass: 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, April 26, 2017, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Brooklyn, with Rev. Cory Close officiating. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery, Brooklyn. Visitation: 3:30 -7:30 P.M. Tuesday, April 25, 2017, Kloster Funeral Home,...

Ernest A. DuBuis

Ernest A. DuBuis

Apr 22, 2017

Obituary will be available soon.

Lorene "Todd" Snider

Lorene "Todd" Snider

Apr 22, 2017

WELLMAN - Lorene "Todd" Snider was born August 1, 1916, the daughter of Calvin and Hattie (Taylor) Griggs. She grew up on a farm southwest of Wellman, with her sister and two brothers. Lorene attended country school and graduated from Wellman High School in 1933. She then took "Normal Training" in Cedar Falls, Iowa, and at age 18, began teaching...

William  Loren Swartzendruber

William Loren Swartzendruber

Apr 21, 2017

Kalona- William Loren Swartzendruber, the son of Samuel and Lucy (Miller) Swartzendruber, was born October 11, 1927, in Wellman, Iowa. He married Verda Ropp on August 18, 1959, at Sunnyside Mennonite Church. Bill worked for Graber Heating & Air Conditioning, owned and operated Bill's Butchering Plant for twelve years, laid brick for four years, and was custodian at Iowa Mennonite...

Jacqualine Ann Eckert

Jacqualine Ann Eckert

Apr 18, 2017

Wellman- Jacqualine Ann Eckert was born August 24, 1951 in Sigourney, Iowa the daughter of Max Ellsworth and Joan Virginia (Crawford) Wade. She attended English Valleys High School. Jackie worked as a CNA for many years in Wellman and Kalona. She enjoyed mushroom hunting, fishing and taking a yearly trip to Wisconsin. Jackie died on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at...

Ruby Arlene Brenneman

Ruby Arlene Brenneman

Apr 15, 2017

Obituary will be available soon.

Sally Louise Long

Sally Louise Long

Apr 15, 2017

Cedar Rapids- Sally Louise Long was born July 4, 1965 in Sigourney, Iowa the daughter of Russell & Helen (Young) Bucher. She graduated from English Valleys High School in 1983 and Iowa State University in 1987 with a BS in Communications. Throughout the years Sally worked at Williamsburg Manufacturing, Montezuma Manufacturing and altered clothes for others. She was a member...

Lowell Brenneman

Lowell Brenneman

Apr 12, 2017

Lowell Gordon Brenneman was born January 11, 1930 in Kalona, Iowa, the son of Ora and Gertrude (Yoder) Brenneman. He attended Woodland rural country school. On August 13, 1950 Lowell was united in marriage to Lucille Swartzendruber at the Wellman Mennonite Church. He was a machinery dealer for 40 years. Lowell was a member of the Lower Deer Creek Mennonite...

Sandra Kay Millice

Sandra Kay Millice

Apr 10, 2017

WELLMAN - Sandra Kay Millice was born August 3, 1971 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Richard and Rosemary (St. Clair) Brewer. Her family moved to New Mexico and then to Florida. Sandra has lived in Iowa since 1989. On May 17, 1997 Sandra was united in marriage to Mark Millice at the Asbury United Methodist Church in Wellman. She...

Cleo A. Tuttle

Cleo A. Tuttle

Apr 10, 2017

Cleo A. Tuttle, age 84 of Marengo, passed away Monday morning, April 10, 2017. Funeral Services: 10:30 A.M. Friday, April 14, 2017, First United Methodist Church, Marengo with Rev. Lisa Crow officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery. Visitation: 3 to 7 P.M. Thursday, April 13, 2017, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Memorials may be contributed to the First...

David  "Moto" Jaeger

David "Moto" Jaeger

Apr 2, 2017

Keota- David "Moto" Jaeger was born March 26, 1958, in Washington, Iowa the son of Kenneth and Genevieve (Peiffer) Jaeger. He graduated from Keota High School in 1976. He has lived in the Keota area his whole life. On August 27, 1993, Moto was united in marriage to Barb Miller at their farm outside of Keota. Moto was a life...

David "Moto" Jaeger

David "Moto" Jaeger

Apr 2, 2017

Keota- David "Moto" Jaeger was born March 26, 1958, in Washington, Iowa the son of Kenneth and Genevieve (Peiffer) Jaeger. He graduated from Keota High School in 1976. He has lived in the Keota area his whole life. On August 27, 1993, Moto was united in marriage to Barb Miller at their farm outside of Keota. Moto was a life...