OBITUARIES

Sep 19, 2024

KEOTA-Linda Jean Woodruff, 79, of Wellman, Iowa, formerly of Keota, passed away on September 19, 2024, due to a short and sudden illness.

 Linda was born to the late William E. Woodruff and the late Edith C. Woodruff (nee Hatfield) both from Maysville, Kentucky. Linda was raised in Maysville, Kentucky and moved to Keota, Iowa in 1989 with her late daughter...

Sep 17, 2024

Charles "Charlie" Wyse, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather known for his storytelling prowess and love of the outdoors, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2024, at Parkview Home in Wayland, Iowa. He was 86 years old.

Born in 1938 on his father's farm south of Wayland to Ray and Velma Wyse, Charlie's childhood was filled with outdoor adventures and hunting...

Sep 17, 2024

KEOTA-Danny Paul Greiner, age 97, passed away at University of Iowa Hospital on September 17, 2024.

 Mr. Greiner was born to William Joseph and Margaret Cecelia (Rettler) Greiner on August 25, 1927, the second of three children. Until he entered U.S. Army service as a Tank Commander in Korea, he assisted his father with the family farm near Talleyrand, south of...

Sep 17, 2024

Cornelia Mae “Connie” Wardenburg, age 83 of Williamsburg, died Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at her home. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, September 23, 2024, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo, with Rev. Andrew Gray officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M. Sunday, September 22, 2024 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo. Burial will...

Sep 16, 2024

Betty M. Graesser, age 88, of West Amana, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024, at Windmill Manor in Coralville. Funeral service: 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 20, 2024, at the Middle Amana Church, Middle Amana, with Elder Jon Childers officiating. Burial will be at the West Amana Cemetery, West Amana. Visitation: 4:30-6:30 p.m., Thursday, September 19, 2024, at the Middle...

Sep 14, 2024

Wellman- Joe Samuel Kanagy was born April 23, 1930 in rural Bellefontaine, Ohio. The son of Levi G. and Leona M. (Detweiler) Kanagy. He graduated from Zanesfield High School in Ohio, then attended Hesston College for three years. Joe was united in marriage to Barbara Elizabeth Marner on October 23, 1953 at West Union Mennonite Church in rural Parnell, Iowa....

Sep 12, 2024

Marengo-David Eldon Doehrmann was born April 12, 1960, in Marengo, Iowa, the son of Eldon and Donna (Kuhnle) Doehrmann. He attended the Lutheran Interparish School in Williamsburg and graduated from Williamsburg High School in May of 1978. He went to Lincoln Tech in Des Moines to become a certified Master Auto Technician. He worked for McGurk-Meyers Motors in Coralville for...

Sep 12, 2024

Helen Kraus Schuerer, of East Amana, Iowa passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the age of 93.  A Funeral Service will be held at the Middle Amana Church on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 1pm.  Family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 11am.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Amana Church...

Sep 11, 2024

Williamsburg- Charles D. Denniston was born March 16, 1932, in Newton, Iowa, the son of Homer W. and Helen C. (McCaffree) Denniston. He graduated with a BA from Monmouth College, and a Master’s Degree in Hospital Administration from the University of Iowa. On October 12, 1957, Chuck was united in marriage to Marilyn Huedepohl in Newton, Iowa, and they were...

Sep 11, 2024

Gary J. Cooney, age 81 of Hudson, passed away, Wednesday September 11, 2024, at Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo.

A Celebration of Life will begin at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Military Honors will be conducted at the funeral home by the Air Force Honor Guard, Iowa State Patrol Honor...

Sep 10, 2024

Harold “Bud” Charles Schulte, Jr. age 73 of Amana, passed away after a sudden illness, on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, surrounded by his family. A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church Parish Center, Norway on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. A Mass of...

Sep 9, 2024

Larry R. Moore, age 86, of Marengo, passed away Monday, September 9, 2024, at Belle Plaine Specialty Care. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 27, 2024, at First Presbyterian Church, Marengo with Rev. Tim Miller officiating. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date. The family will receive friends from 9:00-11:00...

Sep 9, 2024

By God’s grace through faith in his Savior, Jesus Christ, Alfred John Karsten, Marengo, was called from this life to be with the Lord on ­­­­­­­­­­­­Monday, September 9, 2024, at the age of 93. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 14 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo, with Rev. Andrew Gray and Rev. Dr. Wilfred...

Sep 8, 2024

SIGOURNEY-Frances Homan, age 84, of Sigourney, died Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.

 Frances was born June 28, 1940, near Martinsburg, the daughter of Frank and Leila (Hawk) Knaak. She grew up in the Martinsburg and Hedrick communities and graduated from Hedrick High School. On April 19, 1963, she married Dale Homan in Lancaster,...

Sep 6, 2024

Arlene Wilson Zimpleman, born March 24, 1926, passed peacefully at the age of 98 on September 6, 2024. This gentle woman leaves a legacy of a long, full life that spans the tribulations of the World War II era and into our digital age. She began her life’s journey in Mallard, Iowa with her parents Leroy and Evelyn Leuer who...

Sep 4, 2024

North English-Betty Lou McCallister was born March 16, 1939, in rural Guernsey, Iowa, the daughter of Arnold H. and Marie (Kuesel) Fruendt. She graduated from Deep River High School in 1957. Betty Lou was united in marriage to Larry Wayne McCallister on June 20, 1964 at St. John Lutheran Church, in rural Victor, Iowa. Betty Lou and Larry lived in...

Sep 3, 2024

North English- Opal Frances Popham was born October 12, 1923, in Iowa County, Iowa, the daughter of Henry Everet and Hazel Esther (Harris) Denison. She attended North English High School. On April 9, 1943, Opal was united in marriage to Daryl Gene Popham in Kahoka, Missouri. In their earlier married years she and Daryl rode horses and went on trail...

Aug 30, 2024

 

Lloyd John Trimpe, formerly of South Amana, was born on April 1, 1934, in Williamsburg, Iowa, to John and Johanna (Steinke) Trimpe. He was later raised by Uncle John and Aunt Martha Baack. Lloyd was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church and graduated from Marengo High School. On November 5, 1955, he married Mary Ann Hahn at St....

Aug 28, 2024

KEOTA-Kevin Patrick Cave, born July 30, 1956 to Darvin Cave, Jr. and Pauline (Norenberg) passed away August 28, 2024 at the Washington County Hospital from liver failure at the age of 68.

 Kevin was a 1974 graduate of Keota High School and married Luann Sheets on February 28, 1976. Kevin lived in Keota and South English area his entire married life....

Aug 27, 2024

North English- Andrew William McGuire was born August 5, 1973, in Sigourney, Iowa, the son of Kenneth Lloyd & Leatrice Ann (Moessner) McGuire. He graduated from Deep-River Millersburg Schools in 1991. Andy served in the US Navy for 6 years. He worked many years for the Keokuk County Secondary Roads Department. Andy was a member of the Millersburg United Methodist...