OBITUARIES

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...

Oct 21, 2024

Raejeana Mae Jay, age 48, of Brooklyn, passed away suddenly at her home the morning of Monday, October 21, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 26, 2024, with Pastor Dorothy Banzhaf officiating, at 3780 165 th Street, Brooklyn, Iowa 52211. Memorials may be sent in care of Raejeana to her husband Keith at...

Oct 21, 2024

Mickie M. Perian , age 65, of Pacific Junction, Iowa, formerly of Cedar Rapids, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024 in Council Bluffs, following an extended illness. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, October 28, 2024, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Tim Miller officiating. Burial will be in Zion Cemetery, rural Ladora with military...

Oct 18, 2024

Janet Gesine (Schmidt) Jenson was born April 26, 1939, to Arthur H. and Norma (Walter) Schmidt at home in Hilton Township, Iowa. She baptized on May 18, 1939, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Conroy, Iowa. She attended Trinity Lutheran School and was confirmed at Trinity, April 19, 1953. Janet graduated from Hilton Consolidated School in Conroy on May 16th ,...

Oct 18, 2024

Peter Edward Brenneman was born on April 18, 1981 in Denver, Colorado, the beloved son of James and Dianne Brenneman and Rebecca Wyse. He graduated from West High School in Iowa City, Iowa and attended City College of San Francisco, California where he accrued credits toward the completion of a construction management degree. Peter had a passion for music, woodworking...

Oct 17, 2024

Cedar Rapids- Cody “Charly” Thomas was born February 22, 1994, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the child of Robert Thomas and Christina (LeHew) Thomas. Charly graduated from Williamsburg High School in 2012 and worked as a Client Relation Consultant at US Bank in Waterloo. Charly loved music, rocking out at concerts, traveling and spending time with family. Charly died Thursday, October...

Oct 17, 2024

Lieutenant Colonel Larry Walter Wandling, United States Air Force, Retired, died on October 17, 2024 in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Memorial services are pending. Larry will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery at a future date.

Larry is survived by his wife, Phyllis Davis and his daughters; Laurie (Bryan) Livengood of Lexington, KY; and Lisa (Joe) Cooling of Roswell,...

Oct 15, 2024

Williamsburg-Don A. Lortz, age 87, of Williamsburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at the Highland Ridge Care Center in Williamsburg.

Born on a snowy afternoon back in February 25, 1937, Don Lortz burst into the quiet Lortz family, shaking up and adding joy, but likely no peace, to the lives of his father, Ralph William, his mother, Pearl Dorothy...