Irene L. Rice
Oct 29, 2015
KALONA- Irene Lucille Rice was born December 13, 1930 in Iowa City, Iowa the daughter of Carl and Elizabeth (Wanning) Rogers. Irene graduated from Iowa City High School in 1949. On September 3, 1952, she was united in marriage to Francis Rice in Iowa City. They lived in Riverside, Solon and Mt. Vernon. Following Francis' death, she moved to Kalona...
Nina Mae Miller
Oct 29, 2015
Kalona- Nina Mae Miller, age 86 of Kalona, died Thursday, October 29, 2015 at Pleasantview Home in Kalona, Iowa. Nina Mae (Gingerich) Miller was born on November 23, 1928, in rural Kalona, Iowa the daughter of Daniel G. and Fannie L (Jantzi) Gingerich. She attended East Lincoln country school and later graduated from LaJunta, Colorado, Licensed Practical School of Nursing....
Liliana Joy Passmore
Oct 26, 2015
Liliana Joy Passmore returned home to dance with her creator on Monday, October 26, 2015 in Malta. She went peacefully in her sleep at home in Malta. Liliana was 2 years old, and adored by many. She is greatly missed by her Father & Mother, Ben & Eve Passmore, and 3 siblings, Victoria, Elijah & Annabelle. Grandparents are Steve &...
Joseph E. Beachy
Oct 23, 2015
Joseph E. Beachy was born August 25, 1915, in Centralia, Missouri, the son of Emmanuel and Ruhama (Guengerich) Beachy. On April 3, 1941, he was united in marriage to Pearl Stutzman in Milford, Nebraska. They lived and farmed in the Wayland community for 52 years, and have resided in Kalona since 2002. Joseph was a member of the Bethel Mennonite...
Kenneth Murphy
Oct 19, 2015
KEOTA-Kenneth "Jim" "Pops" Murphy, age 85, of Keota, died Sunday, October 18, 2015, at University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City. Kenny was born June 6, 1930, in rural Hills, to Richard and Clara (Kron) Murphy and received his education in country schools. In May of 1950 he married Pauline Kaalberg at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lone Tree. They...
Betty Jo Donahue
Oct 16, 2015
North English - Betty Jo Donahue, was born October 20, 1932 in North English, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph & Sally (Corel) Gilchrist. She was valedictorian of her 1950 graduating class from North English High School. On May 11, 1951, Betty was united in marriage to Kenneth James Donahue at the North English Christian Church, together they were life long...
Kyler Michael Stockton
Oct 14, 2015
Parnell- Kyler Michael Stockton was born June 4, 2015 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, the son of Quentin Stockton and Mariah Beasley. He was baptized on September 27, 2015, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Williamsburg by Pastor Tom Ogilvie. Kyler was lovingly called home on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. He is survived by his parents; twin brother: Paxton...
Mary "Rita" Murphy
Oct 11, 2015
Parnell-- Slán, an Irish Goodbye to Mary "Rita" Weldon Murphy Born June 12, 1926, second child of John Weldon and Anna Cain Weldon, she grew up on a farm west of Parnell, a predominantly Irish enclave. She passed away October 11, 2015, at age 89. Rita graduated from Parnell High School in 1944, received a teaching certificate and taught country...
Clifford Heitshusen
Oct 11, 2015
South Amana- Clifford Henry Heitshusen was born April 5, 1924 near South Amana, Iowa, the son of Henry Herman and Rose Elizabeth (Ristedt) Heitshusen. He attended Immanuel Lutheran School near Williamsburg. Clifford was united in marriage to Luanna Bertha Sessler on July 11, 1948 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Lowden, Iowa. Clifford was a life long farmer near South...
Edward Lewis Semler
Oct 8, 2015
Edward Lewis Semler was born July 22, 1932 in Washington County near Wellman, Iowa, the son of Frederick Karl and Mae Florence (Stumpf) Semler. He attend Rural Country School Union #1 and graduated from Wellman High School in 1950. Ed was united in marriage to Ruth Swanson on June 15, 1956 at the St. John's Lutheran Church in Wellman. He...
Merlin Folkmann
Oct 5, 2015
Williamsburg- Merlin Adolph Henry Folkmann was born April 25, 1926, near South Amana, Iowa, the son of Christian Henry & Sophie (Baack) Folkmann. He attended country school and served in the United States Navy from 1945- 1946. On April 24, 1949, Merlin was united in marriage to LaVerna Sophie Johanna Sandersfeld, at St. John Lutheran Church, near Homestead. Together they...
Leo David Yoder
Sep 26, 2015
Kalona- L. David Yoder was born October 30, 1924, the son of Frank D. and Elva (Kauffman) Yoder. He attended East Lincoln School. L. David was an Architect his whole life. On September 6, 1951 he was united in marriage to Leona Fern Brenneman. L. David was a member of the East Union Mennonite Church, Kalona Building Committee, Washington County...
Rodney Dale Bender
Sep 23, 2015
Rodney Dale Bender of Portland, Oregon formally of Kalona was born October 26, 1970 in Colorado Springs, CO the son of Lloyd and Joyce (Brenneman) Bender. Rodney graduated from Iowa Mennonite School and Evergreen State College in Washington State with a degree in Sustainable Agriculture and Community Development. He has lived in Portland for the last 15 years. Where he...
Bertina Gesina Eckman
Sep 23, 2015
East Amana- Bertina Gesina Eckman, 86, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2015, at her home in East Amana surrounded by her family after a brief illness. Bertina was born March 31, 1929 on the family farm near Homestead, Iowa, daughter of John Henry and Johanna (Steinke) Trimpe. She graduated from Amana High School in 1946. Bertina was united in marriage...
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