OBITUARIES

Nov 20, 2024

North English- Patricia Ann Moxley was born June 13, 1977, in Sigourney, Iowa to Mark Glenn and Charline Elaine (Allen) Greenlee. She graduated from English Valleys High School in 1996. Patricia enjoyed family coming to spend the day playing Uno and Aggrevation, watching Wheel of Fortune and doing crafts. She spent many hours on her iPad, playing slot games and...

Nov 18, 2024

Williamsburg-Matthew James Dillin was born on November 16, 1962, and died on November 18, 2024. 

Thanks to his name, Matt's arrival was noted in a brief article in the North English paper with Dr. Larry Miller begrudgingly playing a prominent role in the article. My mother shared that she and Dad had considered naming him Marshall Matthew Dillin but decided that...

Nov 18, 2024

Vincent “Vince” J. Kral, age 51, of East Amana, passed away suddenly at his home on Monday, November 18, 2024. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 4, 2025 at First Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids, with Pastor Dianna Sickles officiating. The family invites those in attendance to join them in the Gallery...

Nov 14, 2024

Williamsburg- Jennifer Ann Zebuhr was born October 14, 1989, in Iowa City, Iowa the daughter of Charles Raymond & Carolyn Mae (Gorsh) Gensley. She graduated from English Valleys High School in 2008 and went on to graduate from the University of Northern Iowa in 2012 with a degree in elementary education. She was a 1st grade teacher at the Lutheran...

Nov 11, 2024

THELMA RUTH AMOS 

 A Celebration of Life Service for Thelma Ruth Amos, 89, formerly of Indianola, who passed away peacefully Monday, November 11, 2024 at Highland Ridge Care Center in Williamsburg, will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, November 15, 2024 at Center Chapel United Methodist Church with inurnment following in the IOOF Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held 10...

Nov 8, 2024

Craig A. Hawkins, age 52, of Marengo, passed away Friday, November 8, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. A visitation will be held for Craig from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A private inurnment will be held at a later date at the Ohio Cemetery in rural Ladora....

Nov 6, 2024

Williamsburg- Bonnie Jean Dusil was born October 4, 1936, in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Maxfield & Lucille (Jensen) Gantz. She attended school in Cedar Rapids. On October 26, 1963, Bonnie was united in marriage to Duane Gene Dusil in Cedar Rapids. She enjoyed knitting, fishing, drawing, coloring, playing cards and doing puzzles. Bonnie died on Wednesday, November 6,...

Nov 2, 2024

Williamsburg-Myron Wallace Kinzler was born June 18, 1934, at home in Keokuk County, Iowa, the son of Wallace and Coila Roine (Ridenour) Kinzler. He graduated from Millersburg High School in 1952, Myron served in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1953 to 1955. Myron was united in marriage to Marlys Marie Cable on September 18, 1955 at...

Nov 1, 2024

North English- Helen Margaret Bucher was born July 12, 1939, in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of Kenneth and Florence Amelia (Taminosian) Young. She grew up in Omaha and graduated from Benson High School in 1957. Helen received her Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics from Iowa State University and her Masters of Education from the University of Iowa. On...

Oct 30, 2024

Roger Roudabush, age 88, a well-known and respected Brooklyn area farmer and businessman passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at the Mayflower Health Center in Grinnell. Visitation: 9:00 ~ 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 4, 2024, at Grace United Methodist Church, Brooklyn. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 4, 2024, at Grace United Methodist Church, Brooklyn,...

Oct 29, 2024

Williamsburg- Duane Ray Von Ahsen was born April 29, 1948, in Oxford, Iowa the son of Wilferd Henry & Doris Evetta (Collingwood) Von Ahsen. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1966 and he attended Muscatine Community College and Area 10 Community College in Cedar Rapids. Duane served in the United States Air Force and the Army Reserves. On June...

Oct 29, 2024

Susie M. Turnbull, age 58, of Marengo passed away unexpectedly at her home Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Visitation: 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 1, 2024, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Funeral service: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Pastor Chris Navurskis of King of Kings Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids, officiating. A...

Oct 27, 2024

Iowa City- Julie Anne Fisher was born March 20, 1959, to Clarence and Rhelma (Martin) Evans. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She graduated from Sheldon High School and continued her studies at Omaha College of Health Careers. Julie and Dan Fisher were united in marriage on April 18, 1981 in Sheldon, Iowa.

Julie worked as a...

Oct 27, 2024

LaRay L. Keiser, age 74, of Brooklyn, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, October 27,2024, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. A visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date at Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery....

Oct 26, 2024

Parnell-Lloyd Richard Schropp was born in Sigourney, Iowa, the son of Lloyd Leo and Mary Colleen (Duffy) Schropp. He attended Williamsburg High School and received his high school diploma in Germany while serving in the United States Army. He served in the United States Army from 1972-1978. Lloyd was united in marriage to Bennie Jo Robinson on December 6, 1975,...

Oct 25, 2024

Kalona – Jin Lee Kozue, formerly known as Brad Fanatia, was born on July 12, 1996, in Iowa City, the beloved son of Tommy (Shelly) Shultz and Denise Coblentz. Jin graduated from Mid-Prairie High School with the class of 2015, then moved to Montana to become a forest firefighter. In October 2019, Jin joined the United States Army and served...

Oct 25, 2024

Harold D. Hamsher, age 95, of Marengo, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024, at Rose Haven Nursing Home in Marengo. A service and inurnment will take place at the Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas, Texas on Friday, November 22, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family with arrangements.

Harold is...

Oct 24, 2024

SIGOURNEY-James “Jim” Lloyd Deitrich, age 80, of Sigourney, died Thursday, October 24, 2024, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Jim was born on June 19, 1944, in his family home in Sigourney, Iowa, as the middle child among nine siblings. Growing up, he learned the value of hard work, starting at just 12 years old with McNurlen...

Oct 22, 2024

Mary Kay Cochran, age 79 of Williamsburg, formerly of Marengo, died Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at the English Valley Care Center.

Memorial Services will be held at 6:00 P.M., Saturday, October 26, 2024, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, with Rev. Beth Harbaugh officiating. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 P.M. on Saturday October 26, 2024,...

Oct 21, 2024

Verda Faye Ropp was born December 6, 1933, in Kalona, IA, the daughter of Lewis C. Ropp and Magdalena (Hershberger) Ropp. She married William Swartzendruber on August 18, 1959, at Sunnyside Church in Kalona. Verda Swartzendruber passed away Monday, October 21, 2024, at Pleasantview Home in Kalona at the age of 90.

Verda taught elementary school for four years, was an...