OBITUARIES

Feb 20, 2017

George Heller, 86, passed away suddenly Monday, February 20, 2017 at his home. Funeral Services: 3:00 P.M., Sunday, February 26, 2017, at the First Presbyterian Church, Marengo, with Pastor Anni Mingin officiating. Visitation: 2 to 3 P.M., Sunday, February 26, 2017, at the First Presbyterian Church, Marengo. Burial: Kostza Cemetery, Kostza, Iowa. A memorial fund has been established.

Feb 19, 2017

Carolyn Mae Whaley, age 82, of Brooklyn, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017, at Brooklyn Community Estates. Private family services will be at a later date. Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn is assisting the family with final arrangements.

Carolyn is survived by her children Susan (Doug) Ott, of Williamsburg, Teresa (Rodney) Tuttle, of Brooklyn and Sandra Langdon, of...

Feb 18, 2017

Keswick- Charles "CG" Moore was born November 3, 1930 in Harper, Iowa the son of Menzo and Inez (Mott) Moore. He graduated from Keswick High School in 1949. Charles lived in the Keswick area all his life. Charles served in the Korean War from 1952 to 1954. He was a 62 year member of the James Murphy American Legion Post...

Feb 17, 2017

Judith (Judy) A. Berger, age 83, of South Amana, Iowa, died Friday, February 17, 2017, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, February 20, 2017, at the Middle Amana Church in Middle Amana, Iowa, with Elder Emilie Hoppe officiating. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m.,...

Feb 16, 2017

Richard D. Ellis, 77, of New London, IA, died Thursday, February 16, 2017, at Arbor Court in Mt. Pleasant, IA. According to his wishes, Richard has been cremated. The family will be hosting a celebration of life gathering at a later date. Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel of Mt. Pleasant has assisted the family. On-line condolences may be directed to www.olsonpowell.com. Born...

Feb 16, 2017

WELLMAN - Gilbert Lee Eaton was born May 30, 1975 in Washington, Iowa, the son of Gilbert Gene Eaton and Kathy (Allen) Keifer. He graduated from Mid-Prairie High School in 1993 and continued his education at Kirkwood Community College to become a Software Developer. On January 30, 2009 Gil was united in marriage to Virginia Silva in Littleton, Colorado and...

Feb 10, 2017

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Feb 8, 2017

Rose Marie Leonhardt, age 92, of Amana, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at Colonial Manor of Amana. Funeral service: 10:00 A.M., Monday, February 13, 2017, at the Middle Amana Community Church, with Elder Kristie Yoder officiating. Burial will be in the Middle Amana Cemetery. Visitation: Monday after 9 a.m., at the Middle Amana Church. In lieu of...

Feb 8, 2017

James D. "Dan" Simpson 47, of Lockridge, IA, formerly of Argyle, IA, died Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Great River Hospice House in West Burlington, IA.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Friday, February 17, 2017, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel of Mt. Pleasant with Pastor Kevin Dice of the Round Prairie Baptist Church, officiating. Visitation will be held...

Feb 6, 2017

Virgil A. Head, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, born November 19, 1950, son of Merle and June Corrick Head, died Monday, February 6, 2017.

No services will be held. The family invites you to share memories of Virgil from 1-4 on Saturday, February 11, 2017, at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Marengo.

He...

Feb 6, 2017

G.F. Spears was born February 19, 1943 in Richmond, Virginia, the son of Olin and Liza (Collins) Spears. He attended school in Richmond. He worked on oil rigs for many years. G.F. died on Monday, February 6, 2017 at Parkview Manor in Wellman at the age of 73 years. G.F. is survived by a daughter Dorothy Cross of North Liberty;...

Feb 5, 2017

Mary A. Boal, 85, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon, Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. that evening.Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on...

Feb 4, 2017

Pamela Sue Widmer died peacefully at her home in Williamsburg, Iowa on February 4th at the age of 62, surrounded by family. Pam went to be with her Lord after a 20 month struggle with ovarian cancer, which she battled with courage and grace. Visitation will be at the Powell Funeral Home in Williamsburg on Wednesday, February 8th from 2...

Feb 4, 2017

Danielle Jeanne Celarier, age 22 of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, now rests safely in the arms of Jesus. She died Saturday, February 4, 2017. Danielle was born on April 17, 1994 in Frederick, Maryland, but she spent most of her life in Cedar Rapids.

Funeral Services will be at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at Harvest Baptist...

Feb 3, 2017

William Robert “Bill” Lippincott , age 86, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017. Graveside Service: 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 7, 2017, Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery, Brooklyn, with Rev. John Reynolds, Jr. officiating. There will be no visitation. Kloster Funeral Home of Brooklyn is in charge of arrangements.

Bill was born February 3, 1931 in Grinnell, Iowa the son...

Jan 30, 2017

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Jan 29, 2017

MILLERSBURG - Charles "Charlie" Alfred Lortz was born July 13, 1929 near Millersburg, Iowa, the son of George Alfred and Mabel Pearl (Montross) Lortz. He graduated from Millersburg High School. On March 29, 1951 he was united in marriage to Beulah Wyant in Kirksville, Missouri. They made their home in the Millersburg community where Charlie farmed until 1986. They then...

Jan 28, 2017

Lloyd A. Orr, 93, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Park Place Elder Living. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2017, from 12 noon until 6:00 p.m., at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel of Mt. Pleasant. Military rites will be accorded at 3:00 p.m., by the Henry County Honor Guard, after which the family will...

Jan 27, 2017

Janice Elaine Jacoby was born October 23, 1945 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Bob and Lorraine (Wyjack) Bowen. She graduated from Jefferson High School in 1963 and Paris Beauty Academy in 1964. Upon graduation, Jan worked as a cosmetologist for a number of years. Jan was united in marriage to Bob Jacoby on June 18, 1966 in Cedar...

Jan 27, 2017

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