Ross Allen Emerson
Jun 24, 2015
South English- Ross Allen Emerson was born June 4, 1985 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. His parents are Steve and Elva (Emerson) Downing. Allen enjoyed spending time with his friends and sitting around the campfire. He died Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at the Marengo Memorial Hospital in Marengo at the age of 30 years. He is survived by his parents: Steve...
Hubert J Gent
Jun 19, 2015
Hubert Joseph Gent was born February 14, 1944 in Kinross, Iowa, the son of Paul and Mary (Clarahan) Gent. He graduated from English Valley High School in 1963. On May 29, 2004 he was united in marriage to Jeanette Wehr at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Richmond. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve. Hubert farmed in the Harper community...
James "Jim" Allen Jones
Jun 18, 2015
James (Jim) Allen Jones of Greeley, Colorado passed away in his home on June 18th following a 2 year battle with cancer at the age of 62 years. He was born on October 10, 1952 - the son of Leighton and M.Jeanne Kinzler Jones of Williamsburg, Iowa. Jim attended schools in the Williamsburg area, graduating in 1971. St Paul Lutheran...
Robert John Markwell
Jun 17, 2015
North English- Robert John Markwell was born on August 20, 1948, near North English, Iowa, the son of Max Wallace & Lucille Dorothy (Crawford) Markwell. The family lived on a farm north of North English, Robert and his brother Keith loved to follow their dad around and help with the chores. Following their mother's death, Robert and his brother Keith...
Helen Matilda Heitshusen
Jun 16, 2015
Williamsburg- Helen Matilda Heitshusen was born August 2, 1925 in Iowa Township, Iowa County the daughter Egon and Margaret (Witte) Schwarting. Helen was baptized August 25, 1925 and Confirmed March 17, 1940 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. She attended Immanuel Lutheran School. On June 1,1945 Helen was united in marriage to Robert George Heitshusen at Immanuel Lutheran Church. She was a...
Helen Maria Kerkove
Jun 15, 2015
South English- Helen Maria Kerkove, was born October 27, 1946, in Sigourney, Iowa, the daughter of Kenneth Paul & Freda Helen (Williams) Bowers. She graduated from Sigourney High School and attended the University of Iowa. On April 4, 1970, Helen was united in marriage to Francis Van Kerkove, at the English River Church of the Brethren, together they lived and...
Stanley Lee Lown
Jun 14, 2015
South English- Stanley Lee Lown was born June 7, 1927 near North English, Iowa, the son of Thomas & Ila (Johnston) Lown. He graduated from North English High School and served in the US Marines during WWII. On February 12, 1949, Stanley was united in marriage to Bevaline Stewart at the Christian Church parsonage in North English. He was a...
David Lee Wade
Jun 11, 2015
Keswick- David Lee Wade, was born May 15, 1938, in Millersburg, Iowa, the son of Verl "Pete" & Gladys (Goodman) Wade. He graduated from North English High School and served in the US Air Force. On March 15, 1980 David was united in marriage to Janet LaVere Cheney in Cedar Rapids. He worked for over 44 years for Kaiser &...
Althea Hoskins
Jun 10, 2015
Althea Mae Hoskins was born July 3, 1924, in South Bend, Indiana, the daughter of Earl and Freida (Tasher) Rupley. She graduated from Clayton Township High School and Manchester College with a degree in Home Economics and Mathematics. On June 2, 1951, she was united in marriage to Keith Hoskins in South Bend, Indiana. She taught school for many years...
Hilda Gertrude Driscoll
Jun 7, 2015
Williamsburg-Hilda Gertrude Driscoll was born December 6, 1919, near Watkins in Benton County, Iowa, the youngest of five children born to Joseph Charles and Gertrude (Schmuecker) Schmidt. She attended schools at Norway graduating from Norway High School. Hilda was employed at Watkins Savings Bank and Armstrong's Department Store in Cedar Rapids. Hilda was united in marriage to Vincent Edmund Driscoll...
Marjorie Maxine Johnston
Jun 3, 2015
North English- Marjorie Maxine Johnston, was born December 26, 1921, in Keokuk County, Iowa, the daughter of Otto Earl & Malinda Effie (Norman) Lockridge. She graduated from Millersburg High School in 1939, William Penn College with a BA in Education and attended two years of graduate school at the University of Northern Iowa and the University of Iowa. On December...
Harlan Arthur Schwarting
May 26, 2015
Williamsburg- Harlan Arthur Schwarting was born July 9, 1946 in Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of Clifford Arthur & Bess Marie (Jordt) Schwarting. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church, Conroy and was a graduate of Williamsburg High School. He served in the United States Army from1968-1970 and the Army Reserves for 6 years. Harlan was united in marriage...
Velma Louise Hubbell
May 19, 2015
Marengo-Velma Louise Hubbell was born September 7, 1924 near What Cheer, Iowa. The daughter of William and Hannah (Jones) Campbell. Velma was united in marriage to Leonard William Hubbell on January 26, 1943 in Lancaster, Missouri. She enjoyed gardening, canning and visiting with family and friends. Velma died Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at the Rose Haven Nursing Home in Marengo...
Carl David Evans
May 18, 2015
Williamsburg-Carl David Evans was born June 3, 1931, near Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of Frank Howard and Clara Henrietta (Goss) Evans. He attended a country school and was taught by Mary Welsh before she be came the principal of Williamsburg Elementary. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1950. Carl was united in marriage to Patricia Anne Chandler on April...
Myra Davisson
May 18, 2015
Myra Belle Davisson was born January 6, 1929 near Winside, Nebraska, the daughter of Clifford and Meta (Otte) Francis. She graduated from Rockford High School in Rockford, IA. On December 31, 1947 Myra was united in marriage to Verl Davisson at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They made their home in the Wellman community. Myra worked for the United...
Harvey Huedepohl
May 16, 2015
Williamsburg-Harvey August Albert Huedepohl was born November 27, 1924 at rural Conroy, Iowa County, Iowa. He was the son of Rudolph and Katharina Teggatz Huedepohl. Harvey was baptized on December 28, 1924 and confirmed on April 2, 1939 at Trinity Lutheran Church, in Conroy. Harvey graduated from Hilton High School in Conroy in 1943. He worked as a farm hand...


