Alice Viola Hochstedler
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...

Riya Renee Schinstock
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...
Marty Joy Barnes
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...
Kathryn Elizabeth Jones
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...
Robert E Stephenson
Sep 12, 2017
West Branch- Robert E. Stephenson was born July 16, 1936 near What Cheer, Iowa, the son of Roy & Minnie Leora (Dawson) Stephenson. He attended What Cheer Schools and then went on to work, to help support his family. He drove truck and later worked as a custodian for the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. On...
Hattie Elizabeth Jackson
Sep 10, 2017
South English- Hattie Elizabeth Jackson was born May 21, 2007 in Logan, Utah, the daughter of Jarrod Jay & Debra Elizabeth "Liz" (Shepherd) Jackson. From Utah they moved to Normal, IL and later to South English, IA. Hattie was a 5th grade student at English Valleys Elementary in North English. She was full of life, enjoyed nature, baking, singing, dancing...
Larry James Dickinson
Sep 7, 2017
Keota-Larry James (Jim) Dickinson was born February 27, 1942, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, the son of Wayne and Dorothy (Clark) Dickinson. He graduated from Keota High School in 1960 and Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis, MN with a Draftsman degree. Jim was united in marriage to Karen Ann James on February 21, 1963 in Winthrop, Iowa. Jim owned and operated Dicks...
Margaret Ann Greenlee
Sep 6, 2017
South English- Margaret Ann Greenlee was born September 9, 1930 in Victor, Iowa, the daughter of W.C. & Myrl (Tanner) Rehfeldt. She graduated from Victor High School in 1949 and later Iowa State Teacher's College in Cedar Falls. She taught for a short time before she married. On September 23, 1956 Margaret Ann was united in marriage to Harold Dean...
Lial H. Selzer
Sep 5, 2017
Lial H. Selzer, age 81 of Homestead, passed away, Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. Memorial Service: 10:00 A.M. Monday, September 11, 2017, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Elders Alan Trumpold and Emilie Hoppe officiating. Burial with military honors will be in the Homestead Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3...
Marolyn Lea Shirkey
Sep 4, 2017
HARPER-Marolyn Lea Shirkey, age 86, of Sigourney, formerly of Harper, died Monday, September 4, 2017, at Manor House Care Center in Sigourney. Marolyn was born November 2, 1930, in Harper, to Cyril "Cooney" and Anna (Schultz) Conrad and graduated from Brighton High School in 1950. On December 8, 1950, she married Dale Shirkey in Rock Island, Illinois. Marolyn was a...

Wayne J. Fuller
Aug 31, 2017
Wayne J. Fuller, 74, of Salem, Iowa passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2017, at Henry County Health Center.Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, September 6, 2017, at...
Freda Miller
Aug 30, 2017
Wellman- Freda Sophia Miller was born January 6, 1910 in rural Johnson County, the daughter of August H. and Anna (Emde) Pokrantz. Freda grew up in Wellman and lived in the Wellman and Keota communities all her life. On August 15, 1931 Freda was united in marriage to Wayne M. Miller in Washington. She worked at McNurlen Produce Company and...
Donna Mae Teets
Aug 30, 2017
WELLMAN - Donna Mae Teets was born July 30, 1932 in Wellman, Iowa, the daughter of Donald and Dorothy (Blum) Teets. She graduated from Wellman High School in 1950 and Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. She lived in Texas for 10 years and then moved back to Wellman. Donna worked for the Mid-Prairie Community School District for 27 years as...

Catharyne E. "Katie" Ludwig
Aug 29, 2017
Catharyne E. Ludwig, 89, of Marion, IA, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017, at her daughter's home in Vinton, IA with family by her side.A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday September 1, 2017, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Mt. Pleasant, with the Rev. Paul Connolly, celebrant. The family will...

Ann Strickler
Aug 27, 2017
Ann Strickler, 79, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, formerly of Mason City, IA, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 27, 2017, in the emergency room at the Henry County Health Center.Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Wednesday, August 30, 2017, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel of Mt. Pleasant where the family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. A...
Billie Rae Recher
Aug 26, 2017
Williamsburg-Billie Rae Recher was born August 31, 1936, in Estherville, Iowa, the daughter of William and Christine (Petersen) Recher. She graduated from Estherville High School and University of Iowa Dental College. She worked in the Health Care field for 34 years and the last 18 years as a Dental Hygienist for Kapple Dental Associates until retiring. Billie enjoyed gardening, quilting...
Jerry A. Denzler
Aug 25, 2017
Jerry A. Denzler, age 75 of Marengo, passed away Friday evening, August 25, 2017 at his home. Funeral Service: 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, August 29, 2017, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Andrew Gray officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery. Visitation: 4 to 6 P.M. Monday, August 28, 2017, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. In lieu of flowers, a...
Daniel Lee Peterson
Aug 23, 2017
Daniel Lee Peterson, age 72, loving husband, father and grandfather, of Marengo, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at St. Luke’s ICU after an extended illness, surrounded by his family. The family will be having a private celebration of life. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Compass Memorial Healthcare (MMH) or the Marengo Fire Department. Online...
Gloria Jean Young
Aug 23, 2017
Sigourney- Gloria Jean Young was bron August 11, 1947 in Bonaparte, Iowa, the daughter of John Willis & Nellie Madeline (Greer) Goff. She graduated from Highland High School in 1966. On January 27, 1973 Gloria was united in marriage to Richard Arlo Young in Bonaparte. She worked at the Grocery Sack, Bucky's and the English Valley Care Center. Gloria was...
Paul E Brenneman
Aug 20, 2017
KALONA - Paul Emanuel Brenneman was born June 16, 1928 near Kalona, Iowa, the son of Lewis and Katie (Hochstedler) Brenneman. He passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at his home at the age of 89 years, 2 months and 4 days. Paul was baptized in his youth in the Old Order Amish Church where he remained a faithful...