Mabel V. Bontrager
Sep 19, 2015
Mabel Viola Bontrager was born August 1, 1925 in Kalona, Iowa the daughter of John A and Lydia (Shetler) Miller. Mabel accepted the Lord as her Savior and was baptized in her youth in the Old Order Amish Church. On January 26, 1947 Mabel was married to Perry M. Bontrager in Kalona and to this union six children were born....
Gladys Lawrence
Sep 14, 2015
Keota- Gladys Vivian Lawrence, 96, died Monday, September 14, 2015. Mrs Lawrence was a resident of the Solon Care Center. Mrs. Lawrence was born January 22, 1919 near Prairie Hill, Missouri the youngest child of Arthur Evan and Viola Naylor Ward. She graduated from Prairie Hill High School in 1937. On January 20, 1941 she married George Lawrence in Huntsville,...
Max Wade
Sep 13, 2015
North English- Max Ellsworth Wade, was born April 21, 1921, near Harper, Iowa. He was the son of James Harrison & Margaret Ethel (Weimer) Wade. He attended country school and served in the US Army during WWII. On January 6, 1951, Max was united in marriage to Joan Crawford, to this union they were blessed with six children. They later...
Larry Joseph McArtor
Sep 12, 2015
Larry Joseph McArtor was born March 11, 1958, in Washington, Iowa, the son of Vaughn and Margaret (Adrian) McArtor. He graduated from Keota High School in 1976. Larry was united in marriage to Brenda Frazier on August 20, 1983. They were blessed with two beautiful daughters, Jamie (Chris) Hall of North English, and Kylie McArtor of Des Moines. Later they...
George Samuel Klingler
Sep 10, 2015
. Williamsburg-George Samuel Klingler was born December 14, 1939, in Bellaire, Texas, the son of Eugene L. and Margaret E. (Daniels) Klingler. He received his undergraduate degree from Bucknell University, his masters from The University of Illinois, and his doctorate from The University of Iowa. George served in the US Army from 1962 to 1966. He was united in marriage...
Steve B. Dulaney
Sep 10, 2015
Harper- Steve Boyd Dulaney was born November 26, 1949, in Pine Grove, West Virginia. He was the son of James Wilson & Freda Bell (Kirkpatrick) Dulaney. He served in the United States Army during Vietnam. On January 5, 1970, Steve was united in marriage to Delma Jean Oldaker in New Cumberland, WV. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and woodworking. Steve died...
Roxine Lea Van Dee
Sep 8, 2015
NORTH ENGLISH- Roxine "Roxie" (Wade) Van Dee, age 60, of North English, died Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at her niece's home in North English following a long illness. Roxie was born February 11, 1955, in Sigourney, to Max and Joan Wade and graduated from English Valleys High School. She married Kenny Miller in 1979 and became a resident of Wellman...
Chester W. Render
Sep 8, 2015
Chester W Render passed away Tuesday morning September 8,2015 in his home following a brief illness. Chester died as he lived; with grace, dignity and in charge. He was born to Sammy & Myrtle Render on March 25,1933 in Jonesboro, AK On July 16,1955 he married Joy P Render. They resided in Braceville, IL where they had 2 sons Barry...
Lyle Constant Geiger
Sep 7, 2015
Lyle Constant Geiger, was born August 22, 1927, near North English, Iowa. He was the son of Constant Cecil & Helen Hope (Roller) Geiger. Lyle graduated from North English High School in 1945, and from the American Institute of Business with a BCS Degree in accounting and Business Administration in 1949. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. On...
Orville Walter
Sep 7, 2015
Homestead-Orville Earnest Arnold Walter was born June 13, 1931 on the farm near Homestead, Iowa, the son of Carl and Meta (Huedepohl) Walter. He attended Immanuel Parochial School near Williamsburg. He served in the US Army from 1952 to 1954. Orville was united in marriage to Rita Knipfer on June 25, 1955 at Immanuel Lutheran Church near Williamsburg. He has...
Jeanette Grace Yoder
Sep 7, 2015
KALONA - Jeanette Grace Yoder was born March 8, 1925 in Shiocton, Wisconsin the daughter of George and Alice (Johnson) Miller. She graduated from Shiocton High School and Milwaukee State Teachers College. On June 22, 1945, she was united in marriage to Duane R. Yoder at the First Congregational Church in Shiocton. Jeanette has lived in the Kalona community since...
Walter Kron
Sep 5, 2015
Walter Leroy Kron was born August 24, 1926 in Riverside, Iowa, the son of Roy and Della (Kucera) Kron. Walter served in the United States Army during the Korean War. On August 17, 1948 Walter was united in marriage to Dorothy Kolosiek at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Richmond. He farmed, did television repair and enjoyed working outdoors. He was...
Virginia Marie Roth
Sep 1, 2015
Virginia Marie Roth was born January 8, 1923 in rural Parnell, Iowa, the daughter of Ervin "Roy" and Mary " Mamie" (Yoder) Rensberger. She attended Greene Center School. On August 10, 1947 she was united in marriage to Merton Roth at the West Union Mennonite Church. They lived in rural Wellman for many years where she was a homemaker. She...
Brian Durst
Aug 29, 2015
WELLMAN-Brian Richard Durst, was born October 21, 1968, in Iowa City, Iowa the son of Richard and Bonnie (Hutton) Durst and graduated from Keota High School in 1987. He was in the National Guard and Army Reserves. Brian did his basic training in Ft. Loenard Wood, Missouri and his Army medic training at Ft. Sam Houston where he graduated in...
Karen Ann Evans
Aug 29, 2015
Williamsburg-Karen Ann Evans was born December 18, 1946 in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of Lawrence and Doris (Jegglie) Guglielmetti. She graduated from East High School in Rockford. Karen was united in marriage to Charles Gerald Evans in Rockford. To this union they were blessed with two sons. They later divorced. Karen lived in Rockford from 1946 to 1975 when she...
Elray Eugene Hoylman
Aug 26, 2015
Elray Eugene Hoylman died peacefully in his home with his family by his side on August 26, 2015 in North English, Iowa at the age of 84 years. Elray is survived by his wife, of 61 years, Iva Marie Miller Hoylman, children, James Hoylman (Janice Hepker) of Webster Iowa, Beth Henning (Donald) of Chelsea, Iowa, William Hoylman (Cindy Herman) of...
Marjorie M Van Dee
Aug 25, 2015
Marjorie M. Van Dee, was born July 14, 1918 in Deep River, Iowa, the daughter of Marion & Matilda (Churkey) Furney. On January 28, 1936, she was united in marriage to Charles W. Van Dee at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, North English. Marjorie worked at Landmark for over 26 years. She was a life long resident of Iowa County. Marjorie...
Roy McDowell
Aug 25, 2015
Coralville, formerly of Marengo- Roy Leon McDowell Jr. Was born September 6, 1955 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Roy L. & Velma Elaine (Schaffner) McDowell. He graduated from Marengo High School in 1975. Roy lived in Marengo and Williamsburg most of his life before moving to the Iowa City area. Roy enjoyed watching movies and wrestling, listening to...
Frankie Jo Moennich
Aug 25, 2015
Williamsburg- Frankie Jo Moennich was born October 30, 1946, in Russellville, Arkansas, the daughter of Frank and Norma (Teal) Yeager. She graduated from West Liberty High School. Frankie was united in marriage to Milferd D. Moennich on August 2, 1968 at St. John Lutheran Church near Homestead, Iowa. She was employed at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for...


