OBITUARIES

Frederick Lee Knapp

Frederick Lee Knapp

Feb 24, 2025

Frederick Lee Knapp, age 72, of Wilton, Iowa, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025 at his home.  Cremation rites have been accorded.  A celebration of life will be held from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m., Saturday, April 19, 2025 at the Marengo American Legion Hall.  A dinner will be served and memories shared at approximately 5:00 p.m. at the Legion....

Gerald A. Pickart

Gerald A. Pickart

Feb 22, 2025

Gerald A. Pickart, age 74 of Marengo, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025 at St. Luke’s Unity Point in Cedar Rapids. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 1 to 4 P.M. Saturday, March 1, 2025 at the Marengo Golf Club, Marengo, Iowa. Inurnment will be at a later date at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Norway, Iowa. A...

Katherine Ann Greenlee

Katherine Ann Greenlee

Feb 20, 2025

North English- Katherine Ann Greenlee was born November 4, 1954 in Peru, Indiana, the daughter of Oscar and Maxine (Grabow) Bowen. She graduated from Oak Hill High School in 1974. On February 4, 1989, Kathy was united in marriage to Alan Ray Greenlee in North English. She worked as a CNA for many years at the English Valley Care Center...

Betty Jane Woodward

Betty Jane Woodward

Feb 19, 2025

North English- Betty Jane Woodward was born July 28, 1943, in rural North English, the daughter of Carroll Leroy and Luella Jane (Carter) Marine. She graduated from English Valleys High School. On July 28, 1963, Betty Jane was united in marriage to Donald Eugene Woodward at Champion Hill Methodist Church, near North English. Over the years, she worked at Farmer’s...

Sharon L. Herring

Sharon L. Herring

Feb 19, 2025

Williamsburg- Sharon Lynn Herring was born September 26, 1939, at Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of George John and Fern Adell (Mullnix) Kuhnle. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Conroy, Iowa. She Graduated from Conroy high school in 1958, where she played basketball and was part of the band. On a beautiful snowy...

Ronald "Ron" R. Berstler

Ronald "Ron" R. Berstler

Feb 17, 2025

Ronald “Ron” R. Berstler, age 68, of Williamsburg, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 3 to 7 p.m., Friday, February 21, 2025, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A memorial fund has been established.

Ron is survived by his children, Jesse...

Daniel "Dan" L. Schluter

Daniel "Dan" L. Schluter

Feb 17, 2025

Daniel “Dan” L. Schluter, age 53, of Marengo, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025, at Unity Point Health in Marshalltown. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Jeff Schanbacher officiating. A memorial fund has been established.

Dan is survived by his siblings,...

Judith K. Mattan

Judith K. Mattan

Feb 13, 2025

Judith Kay (Brown) Mattan, 83, of Williamsburg, Iowa, formerly of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025, after a yearlong fight against stage IV lung cancer. A graveside service will be held on May 10, 2025, at St. Irenaeus Calvary Cemetery in Clinton, IA., at 11:30 a.m.

Bonnie Lou Hansen

Bonnie Lou Hansen

Feb 12, 2025

Bonnie Lou Hansen, age 80, of Fairfax, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wed, Feb 12th, 2025.  A visitation will be held at First Open Bible Church at 1911 E Ave, Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Sat, Feb 22nd from 9:00-11:00.  A celebration of life service will follow at 11:00 a.m. with a lunch served in the Fellowship Hall at the...

Shirley Pierce

Shirley Pierce

Feb 11, 2025

WILLIAMSBURG, Iowa -- Shirley Joan Pierce, née Lindemann, died Feb. 11, 2025, in Williamsburg, Iowa.

She was born March 6, 1934, to Frank George Lindemann and Neola Beryl Saddoris in DeWitt, Iowa, on the dining room table of her parents’ farmhouse. She attended DeWitt High School and graduated in May 1952. She attended the Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls,...

Norma Jean Vanersvelde

Norma Jean Vanersvelde

Feb 7, 2025

Norma Jean VanErsvelde, age 85 of Brooklyn, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025 at her home under Essence of Life Hospice. Funeral Mass: 11:30 A.M. Wednesday, February 12, 2025, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Brooklyn, with Father Scott Foley officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7  p.m. on Tuesday, February 11,...

John "Roger" Gritsch

John "Roger" Gritsch

Feb 7, 2025

John "Roger" Gritsch was born on September 27, 1940, on the family farm north of Brooklyn. He graduated from Brooklyn High School in 1958 and following graduation worked as a farmer most of his life and later enjoyed driving a school bus for BGM Schools. He married his high school sweetheart, Loretta Herbrandt, on July 9, 1960.

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Ruth June Roggentien

Ruth June Roggentien

Feb 7, 2025

Ruth June Roggentien, 88, passed away peacefully the morning of Friday February 7, 2025, in Marengo, IA.  A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held Sunday, March 23, 2025 from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Marengo.

Ruth was born on March 22, 1936, to George and Irna Roberts in Irving, IA. She...

Charles "Charlie" Korns

Charles "Charlie" Korns

Feb 6, 2025

Brooklyn:

Charles “Charlie” Korns, age 63 of Brooklyn, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at the Grinnell Regional Medical Center. Funeral Services will be at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, February 13, 2025, at the New Beginnings Church, Brooklyn, with Pastor Josh Gerard officiating. Burial will be in the Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery. Visitation: 11 A.M. – 1...

Shirley Steinhart

Shirley Steinhart

Feb 3, 2025

SIGOURNEY-Shirley Ann Steinhart, age 89, of Sigourney, formerly of Keswick, died Monday, February 3, 2025, at her home.

 Shirley was born May 1, 1935, in What Cheer, the daughter of Estel and Marie (Hamilton) Moore and graduated from Delta High School. On June 21, 1953, she married Harold A. Steinhart at the Sigourney United Methodist Church. The couple lived and farmed...

Paul C. Jones

Paul C. Jones

Feb 3, 2025

Paul C. Jones, age 83, of Brooklyn, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025, at Unity Point Health in Grinnell. Funeral service: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Grace United Methodist Church, Brooklyn with Rev. Guylain Yumba officiating. Burial will be in the Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery. Visitation: 5-7 p.m., Friday, February 7, 2025, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. Memorials...

John J. Lakose

John J. Lakose

Feb 2, 2025

John J. LaKose, age 94, of Brooklyn, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Unity Point Health in Grinnell. Funeral service: 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn, with Pastor Jane Cibula officiating. A private burial will be in the Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery. Visitation: 4-7 p.m., Monday, February 10, 2025, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn....

Valerie Lou Mattison

Valerie Lou Mattison

Feb 1, 2025

  

Williamsburg-Valerie Mattison was born November 17, 1952, in rural North English, Iowa, the daughter of Norman and Lores (Kleinmeyer) Schultz. She graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1971. She also graduated from St. Luke's School of Nursing in Davenport.  Valerie was united in marriage to Kenneth Mattison on July 28, 1973, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Williamsburg. The couple...

Howard D. Bohr

Howard D. Bohr

Jan 31, 2025

Howard Bohr, 91, of Wellman, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday January 31, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 12, 1933, on a farm south of Wellman, the son of Marvin “Bud” and Christina Bayliss Bohr. Howard was united in marriage to Shirley Ann Lyle on June 22, 1959 at St. Mary's Church in Keota.

Howard...

Dean Evans

Dean Evans

Jan 30, 2025

South English- Wilmer Dean Evans was born September 13, 1936, at home near South English, Iowa, the son of Rachel May Evans. He graduated from North English High School in 1954.While in high school Dean met the love of his life Zona Marvis Downing and they were united in marriage on July 29, 1956, at the South English Baptist Church....