OBITUARIES

Jul 11, 2024

Wellman-Rusty Allen Van Voltenburg was born January 8, 1979, in Geneseo, Illinois, the son of Ronald and Sharon (Dayton) Van Voltenburg. He graduated from English Valley High School in 1998. Rusty has worked at Roberts Fiberglass in Wellman and other odd jobs around the area. He enjoyed being outdoors, spending time with family, cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs and...

Jul 10, 2024

Ann K. Hamilton passed away on July 10, 2024 in Iowa City, Iowa. She was born on October 16, 1950 in Sigourney, Iowa to Robert and Muriel Marner Hamilton. Ann graduated from Sigourney High School in 1968. She continued her education at the University of Iowa and Truman State, earning a Master’s Degree in Special Education. Ann taught special education...

Jul 8, 2024

George Albert Madoerin, age 91, of Williamsburg, passed away July 8, 2024. He was born April 18, 1933, to Bernhard and Freida (Graf) Madoerin, in their home near Conroy, IA. He attended Trinity Lutheran School, Conroy and graduated from Hilton Consolidated High School, Conroy. He was drafted into the US Army, serving as a Military Police Officer, in the states...

Jul 8, 2024

Wellman - George Miller, Jr., 95, passed away peacefully Monday, July 8, 2024, at Parkview Manor in Wellman.

George was born April 28, 1929, in Milford, Nebraska, the son of George S. and Katie Etta (Miller) Miller. George was united in marriage to Darlene Lyle on April 2, 1950, in Keota. They enjoyed 71 years of marriage and spent their entire...

Jul 8, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT- Louise Seberg, 99, of Mount Pleasant, died Monday, July 8, 2024, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.

Louise was born June 14, 1925, in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of Ben and Lucile (Hough) Fenton. She graduated from Olds Consolidated High School in 1943. On March 20, 1944, Louise was united in marriage to Glen M...

Jul 7, 2024

Rebecca “Becky” K. Oyler, age 56, of Marengo, passed away at her home on Sunday, July 7, 2024. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 5-8 p.m., Friday, July 19, 2024, at the Marengo American Legion Hall. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is caring for Becky and her family.

Becky...

Jul 5, 2024

Suzanne Conte, age 85, of North English, passed away Friday, July 5, 2024, at English Valley Care Center in North English. A private graveside service will be held at the Parnell Cemetery in Parnell. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is assisting Suzanne and her family.

She is preceded in death by her two brothers and sisters-in-law.

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Jul 2, 2024

OSKALOOSA-Gerald “Dean” Allen, age 77, of Oskaloosa, died Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

 Dean was born January 27, 1947, in Keota, to Clarence and Mabel (Wolfe) Allen and graduated from Keota High School. He then lived in Sigourney and Pella before moving to Oskaloosa. Dean worked at Roll Screen, later called Pella...

Jul 2, 2024

Richard Lee “Dick” Olson, age 79 of Marengo, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at his home. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Monday, July 8, 2024, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at First Lutheran Church, rural Marengo with Rev. Zach Bey officiating....

Jul 1, 2024

Williamsburg- Marcia E. (Newcomb) Hogan, age 77, passed away in her home on Monday, July 1, 2024, with her husband at her side.

Marcia was a graduate of Williamsburg High School, earned her B.A. from St. Louis University and M.A. in Linguistics from the University of Iowa. She taught English as a Second Language at Cornell College. Marcia was a Master...

Jun 27, 2024

KEOTA-Samuel Dean “Sam” Horras, age 87, of Keota, died Thursday, June 27, 2024, at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington.

 Sam was born March 11, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, to Clarence and Marietta (Reed) Horras. At the age of five, the family moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where they lived through Sam’s fourth grade year. They then moved to Ollie, where...

Jun 27, 2024

Lloyd E. Olson, age 87, of Brooklyn, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. Visitation: 2 to 7 p.m., with the family present from 4 to 7 p.m., Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 1, 2024, at Grace United Methodist Church, Brooklyn. Rev. Cephas...

Jun 27, 2024

Bob and Betty Roemig of Homestead, passed away this year, just a few months apart.

Robert Charles Roemig was born May 3, 1934, in Homestead, Iowa, the son of Carl and Helen Schadlich Roemig. He received his education in the Amana schools, graduating from Amana High School in 1953. He and Betty Wolter were married April 7,...

Jun 26, 2024

Wellman- Glennis (Steckly) Stutzman was born November 17, 1929 in rural Johnson County, the daughter of Enos J. and Amy L. (Hershberger) Steckly. Following graduation from Wellman High School, Glennis attended teacher training and taught at Green Valley School in North English, Iowa. She was united in marriage to Marlin L. Stutzman on June 1, 1952 at Wellman Mennonite Church...

Jun 24, 2024

Wellman- Deborah Lee Boyse was born on September 10, 1949, in Long Beach California, the daughter of Orville and Evelyn (Spivey) Price. She moved to Iowa with her mother when she was an infant. She graduated from City High School in 1968. Deborah was united in marriage to Kenneth Boyse on March 4, 1972, in Rock Island, Illinois. She worked...

Jun 23, 2024

Mardelle “Marty” Klein, age 86, of Marengo, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024, at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 8, 2024, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, with Pastor Joseph Blay officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m., until service time at 11:00 a.m., at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Interment...

Jun 23, 2024

Brett Alan Waddell, age 64 of Marengo, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 23, 2024. Visitation: 9:30 AM until 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 29, 2024, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Funeral Service at 11:00 AM. Rev. Anni Thorn will officiate. The burial will be at the Marengo Cemetery. Kloster Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements....

Jun 22, 2024

Ollie-Kenneth John Striegel was born on the Sunday, July 10, 1938, to parents Delbert and Alma (Bombei) Striegel of Harper, Iowa. As the eldest, eleven more children would follow him.

Kenny was raised in the Harper area graduating in 1957 from St. Elizabeth High School. He joined the Army National Guard and was an active-duty member for 5 years.

Kenny was united...

Jun 22, 2024

Keota-Daryl Baughman, 103, died Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the Halcyon House in Washington, Iowa.

Daryl was born December 18,1920, in southeast Keota, the son of Curvin and Margaret (Seitsinger) Baughman. He married Irene Velma Gilliland in 1959 and they resided on the same farm for 57 years.

Daryl graduated from Kinross High School. He farmed with his family in the South...

Jun 21, 2024

Wellman- Jerry N. Yoder, born August 9, 1933, in Arthur, Illinois, peacefully passed away June 21, 2024 at Pleasantview Home in Kalona, Iowa. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, and love for his family. He was the son of Noah A. and Fannie (Otto) Yoder. Jerry's early years were spent on the family farm in Arthur, where...