Henry "Hank" Edward Weck
Sep 14, 2016
Humboldt- Henry "Hank" Edward Weck was born July 24, 1941, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the son of Edward Henry & Alice Mae (Hoffman) Weck. He graduated from high school in South River, New Jersey. He served as an Airman 1st class in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War era. On July 25, 1964, Hank was united...
Vesta L Gingerich
Sep 13, 2016
Vesta Louise Troyer was born on March 3, 1919, in McPherson, Kansas, to Roy S. and Nora Miller Troyer. She joined an older brother Ordo, From 1921-28 the family lived near Hubbard, Oregon. In 1928 the Troyer family moved back to Hesston, Kansas, where Roy worked in the King Motor Company, Hesston Feed Mill, and Roy Al Turkey Plant, and...
Jerry James Westphal
Sep 8, 2016
Millersburg- Jerry J Westphal was born October 18, 1938, in State Center, Iowa the son of James F. & Margarite J. (Gilgen) Westphal. He graduated from State Center High School in 1956 and attended Marshalltown Community College and the University of Iowa. On May 17, 1969, Jerry was united in marriage to Mary Catherine Lacy at St. Joseph Catholic Church,...
Kevin Larry Tanke
Sep 8, 2016
Williamsburg- Kevin Larry Tanke was born the son of Leroy & Helen (Laraway) Tanke on October 3, 1954, at Watts Hospital in Williamsburg. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church, Millersburg. He grew up in Millersburg and attended Millersburg schools, graduating from Deep River-Millersburg High School. During high school worked alongside his dad at Tanke's Texaco Service Station...
Larry John Shaull
Sep 5, 2016
Williamsburg- Larry John Shaull was the son of Harlyn (Gump) and Elaine Catherine (Meyer) Shaull on April 16, 1952 in Belle Plaine, Iowa. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1970 and Loras College in 1974. Larry was united in marriage to Colleen C. Murphy on December 28, 1974 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Parnell. Larry was employed by...
Vera Lucille Yoder
Sep 4, 2016
Vera Lucille Yoder was born June 26, 1924 in rural Kalona, Iowa, the daughter of Lewis and Barbara (Miller) Bender. On May 14, 1971 Vera was united in marriage to Roy L. Yoder in Wellman. Vera was a quilter, she pieced, marked and quilted for many years. She was an active member of the West Union Mennonite Church and WMSC....
Mahlon D. Leichty
Aug 30, 2016
Mahlon Dean Leichty of Kalona passed away on Tuesday, August 30th, 2016, in Iowa City from complications following a stroke. Visitation will be 2-8 pm, Friday, September 2nd at Kalona Mennonite Church. Family will be present 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Celebration of life will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday, September 3rd at Kalona Mennonite Church with Reverends Scott Swartzendruber...
Della Faye Yoder
Aug 29, 2016
KALONA - Della Faye Yoder was born December 1, 1930 in Shickley, Nebraska, the daughter of Lloyd and Emma (Kennel) Troyer. She graduated from Wellman High School. On August 25, 1950 Della was united in marriage to Keith E. Yoder at the Wellman Mennonite Church in Wellman. They made their home in the Kalona community where they farmed, and Della...
Marlys Marie Kinzler
Aug 27, 2016
WILLIAMSBURG- Marlys Kinzler was born August 5, 1935, in Iowa County, Iowa, the daughter of Samuel and Marie (Bauer) Cable and graduated from Millersburg High School in 1953. On September 18, 1955, she married Myron Kinzler at the Fundamental Gospel Church in Williamsburg. Following marriage the couple made their home in rural Williamsburg. They then moved to Paw Paw, Illinois...
Jessie Blaylock
Aug 27, 2016
North English- Jessie Irene Blaylock was born August 28, 1920 in Keswick, Iowa, the daughter of Orlando and Bessie Harriett (Reasoner) Edmundson. She attended Keswick High School. On December 9, 1937 Jessie was united in marriage to Marvin Franklin Blaylock in Kirksville, MO. She lived most of her life in Keokuk County, before moving to North English in 1987. Jessie...
Willard Louis Hegewald
Aug 24, 2016
Amana-Willard Louis Hegewald was born the son of Otto and Louise (Muesse) Hegewald on May 21, 1931 in Middle Amana. He graduated from Amana High School in 1950. Willard was united in marriage to Joan Lucille Greiner on September 7, 1957 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Keota. Together the couple made their home in Middle Amana. Willard worked for...
Carol Marie Knipfer
Aug 19, 2016
North English- Carol Marie Knipfer was born December 24, 1940 in Hayesville, Iowa, the daughter of Waldo B. & Minnie Marie (Batterson) Henson. She graduated from North English High School in 1958. On June 7, 1960 Carol was united in marriage to Ross E. Knipfer at the Little Brown Church, Nashua, Iowa. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting, crafts, gardening, decorating...
Firman Duane McBeth
Aug 18, 2016
MARTINSBURG - Firman Duane McBeth was born February 14, 1946 in rural Agency, Iowa the son of Firman Forrest and Erma (Ruggles) McBeth. He graduated from Pekin High School in 1964. He married Peggy Edmundson and later divorced and married Judith Buseman and later divorced. Duane was a lifelong resident of Martinsburg. He worked at Martinsburg Lumberyard, was an instructor...
Richard Allan Zuber
Aug 14, 2016
Williamsburg-Richard Allan Zuber was born the son of Willard and Marjorie (Leahy) Zuber on March 11, 1945 near Homestead, Iowa. He attended St. John Lutheran School and graduated from Williamsburg High School. Dick was united in marriage to Barbara Jean Weisbrod on October 19, 1969 in Cedar Rapids. To this union they were blessed with three children. Dick was employed...
Edith M Humphrey
Aug 12, 2016
MILLERSBURG - Edith Humphrey was born December 15, 1916 in Pilot Township in rural Iowa County, Iowa, the daughter of Gaylord and Dora (Lacy) Williams. She graduated from Millersburg High School in 1933. On December 24, 1937 Edith was united in marriage to Marvin Humphrey in Lancaster, Missouri. They lived and farmed in rural Millersburg until 1965. Edith worked as...
George Stahl
Aug 10, 2016
Williamsburg- George Elmer Stahl was born July 4, 1923 in rural Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of Elmer George & Eleanor June (Richards) Stahl. He attended Pilot Grove School and graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1941. George was drafted into the US Navy and served from 1945-1946. On February 16, 1952 George was united in marriage to Rita Costello in...


