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...
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,...


