Benton Arthur Meyer
May 14, 2015
Williamsburg-Benton Arthur Meyer was born 17 weeks early on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City, to Matthew and Michelle (Landuyt) Meyer. Benton passed away in his parents arms surrounded by his grandparents on Thursday, May, 14, 2015 in Iowa City. He was 28 days old. Benton is survived by his parents;...
Neomi Norine Matthes
May 10, 2015
North English- Neomi Norine Gronewold Williams Matthes, was born September 29, 1933, near Donahue, Iowa, the daughter of Clarence Fredrick & Norma Kate (Bluedorn) Gronewold. She attended Buena Vista in Clinton County and Tipton High School. Neomi has resided in the North English Community since 1971. She worked in the laundry and dietary departments at the University of Iowa Hospital....
Evelyn M Bohrofen
May 8, 2015
Evelyn Mary Bohrofen was born March 20, 1920 in Morning Sun, Iowa, the daughter of Oscar and Ola (Harris) Baird. She graduated from Morning Sun High School and received cosmetology training. She moved to Keota in the early 1940's. On January 21, 1945 Evelyn was united in marriage to Dennis (Denny) Bohrofen at St. Mary Catholic Church in Keota. She...
Ada Yoder
May 2, 2015
Kalona- Ada Irene Yoder was born February 17, 1935 to Tobe and Lydia (Glick) Bontrager in rural Kalona. Ada trusted Christ as her savior and was baptized in the Amish Faith. She later transferred to the Fairview Mennonite Church and was a charter member when Sunnyside formed. Ada said she had 80 years fulfilled years, more so than many. She...
Willie Schrock
May 1, 2015
Kalona- Willie D. Schrock was born July 16, 1931 in Medford, WI. the son of David and Edna (Miller) Schrock. On December 25, 1952 he was united in marriage to Sally M. Beachy in Arthur, IL. They lived in Arthur until moving to Kalona, IA, in 1966, where Willie was a blacksmith, he did taxi work for the Amish community;...
Karen Sue Gent
Apr 30, 2015
Williamsburg, formerly Wellman - Karen Sue Gent was born July 31, 1938 in rural Kinross, Iowa, the daughter of Marvin and Jessie (Edmundson) Blaylock. She graduated from Kinross High School, in 1955. On September 15, 1956 she was united in marriage to Marvin Gent at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Kinross, where she was a member and taught religious education...
Orville Laurel John Weiss
Apr 30, 2015
Williamsburg- Orville Laurel John Weiss, was born September 4, 1931, near Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of Laurel & Amanda (Koester) Weiss. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1949. He served in the United States Army Infantry during the Korean War. He farmed in Iowa County for over 65 years. On December 17, 2014, Orville was united in marriage to...
Florence Wade
Apr 29, 2015
IOWA CITY - Florence Leona Wade was born December 30, 1921 in Chicago, IL the daughter of William and Amanda (Freitag) Samuel. She graduated from Amunson High School and attended American Academy of Beauty. On March 9, 1946 Florence was united in marriage to Dean Wade in Chicago, IL. They lived in Wellman for 40 years until moving to Mission,...
Margaret Hazelton
Apr 27, 2015
Margaret Hazelton was born March 27, 1926 in Shelton, Nebraska, the daughter of Aaron and Minerva (Erb) Beckler. She attended school in Wood River and Cairo, Nebraska. On April 11, 1946 Margaret was united in marriage to Wayne Hazelton in Wellman. She has lived in the Wellman community since 1948. Margaret worked as a brush maker at Oral B Lab...
David B. Miller
Apr 27, 2015
David B. Miller, age 49 of Coralville, IA passed away Monday April 27, 2015 peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer. Dave was born May 22, 1965 in Cedar Rapids, IA to George R. and Nancy Graf Miller. In school he enjoyed sports and graduated from Mid-Prairie High School in 1983. David will be remembered as being very loyal to...
Wilbert Nicholas Adam
Apr 24, 2015
Wilbert Nicholas Adam, 96, of Keota, Iowa died Friday, April 24, 2015 of Lewy Body Dementia at Keota Health Care Center (formerly Maplewood Manor) where he had resided since January, 2014. Visitation will be at Powell Funeral Home in Keota on Monday, April 27th from 4pm - 8pm, with the Knights of Columbus rosary at 4pm. Mass of Christian burial...
Thomas Patrick McKenna
Apr 22, 2015
North English- Thomas Patrick McKenna, was born June 25, 1939, in Kinross, Iowa, the son of Thomas & Edna (Brady) McKenna. He graduated from North English High School in 1958 and later received his Bachelor's degree in education from Parson College in Fairfield. Pat was united in marriage to Mary Ann O'Rourke on February 24, 1962, at Armah Church. He...
Sara Ann Palmer
Apr 14, 2015
Cedar Rapids- Sara Ann Palmer was born September 29, 1942 in Sigourney, Iowa. The daughter of Thomas Francis and Anna Leola (Malley) Monaghan. She graduated from Keota High School in 1960 and attended Ottumwa Heights Junior College. Sara was united in marriage to Larry Allen (Pete) Palmer on January 27, 1962 in Montrose, Scotland. The couple has lived in Cedar...
Harold S Conrad
Apr 14, 2015
North English- Harold Steven Conrad, was born March 11, 1929, in Washington Iowa, the son of Joseph Anthony & Elenor Mary (Pollmiller) Conrad. He attended St. Mary's School in Keota and on October 4, 1951, he was united in marriage to Bette Jeanne Lapham in Ottumwa. Harold served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He grew up...
Lloyd Leo Schropp
Apr 12, 2015
Conroy-Lloyd Leo Schropp was born June 3, 1928 in Johnson Coutny, Iowa. The son of Willie and Tillie (Feyerbend) Schropp. He attended rural school. Lloyd was united in marriage to Mary Colleen Duffy on June 7, 1952 at the St. Joseph Rectory in Parnell. In his early years Lloyd farmed, then drove truck until his retirement, when he then went...
Betty L Maxwell
Apr 5, 2015
Betty Lou Maxwell was born October 22, 1923 in Kinross, Iowa the daughter of Jesse and Eliza (Wagamon) Seitsinger. Betty graduated from Kinross High School in 1940. On May 5, 1944 Betty was united in marriage to John L. Maxwell in Wichita, KS. They moved to the Wellman area in 1946 and in 1980 moved to Iowa City. Betty and...


