OBITUARIES

Aug 13, 2024

Dixie Lee Holland, 69, of Brooklyn, Iowa, passed away on August 13, 2024, peacefully in her home. A celebration of life will be held Thursday, August 15, 2024 from 3-6 pm at the Michael J. Manatt Center in Brooklyn, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the family for a scholarship to be dedicated in her name. Kloster Funeral Home...

Aug 12, 2024

KEOTA-Dan “Weasel” Vogel, age 72, of Keota, died Monday, August 12, 2024, at home.

  Private family burial will be held at a later date.

 A memorial fund has been established for Essence of Life Hospice. Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Keota is caring for Dan and his family. Tributes may be made at www.powellfuneralhomes.com. 

 

Aug 12, 2024

Vaughn (Sam) Humphrey was born in Iowa County, Iowa on March 18, 1921 to Clarence and Alba (Popham) Humphrey. He died on Monday, August 12, 2024, in Orange Park, Florida at the age of 103 years.

Sam grew up on the family farms at Hinkeltown and Green Valley, Iowa. He attended and graduated from high school at North English, IA, riding...

Aug 11, 2024

SIGOURNEY-Larry Bruce Schroeder, age 85, of Sigourney, died Sunday, August 11, 2024, at his home.

 Larry was born June 14, 1939, in Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of Martin and Eunice (Arp) Schroeder. He attended school in Williamsburg until third grade and graduated from Sigourney High School in 1957. On June 15, 1958, he married Marilyn Davis at Lancaster Christian Church. The...

Aug 10, 2024

KEOTA-Jerome “Jerry” Flynn, also known as Sleepy, age 74, of Keota, died Saturday, August 10, 2024, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

 Jerry was born January 19, 1950, in Washington, the son of John and Anna (Malley) Flynn and graduated from Keota High School in 1968. On August 8, 1970, he married Nancy Jo Greiner at St. James Catholic Church...

Aug 9, 2024

Williamsburg-David Leon Rowe was born January 31, 1957, in Marengo, Iowa, the son of Ernest and Florine (Iburg) Rowe. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1975. David served in the United States Army and Navy. In 1988 he and his brother Louis graduated from the Harley Davidson Technology Institute with a certificate for motorcycle mechanics, in Phoenix, Arizona. 

David worked...

Aug 6, 2024

Williamsburg-Delaine Gesina Wille was born July 31, 1933, in Iowa County, the daughter of Leroy and Linda (Huedepohl) Lorenz. Delaine was a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, where she was baptized August 20, 1933 and confirmed May 25, 1947. She graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1951. Delaine was united in marriage to Donald Dean Wille on May 30,...

Aug 6, 2024

LaVonne Faye Hoodjer Chapman, 83, formerly of Brooklyn, Iowa, died on August 6, 2024 at Azria Health rehabilitation center in Mediapolis, Iowa after an extended illness. A celebration of life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 19, 2024 at New Beginnings Church, with Rev. Josh Gerard officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Brooklyn Memorial...

Aug 3, 2024

Williamsburg-Dalene Ann Roher was born December 17, 1956, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Dale and Arlene (Osmundson) Welsh. She graduated from Williamsburg High School. She had worked at the Cedar Rapids Post Office for 30 plus years until her retirement. Dalene has been with her life partner and companion Duane Martinson for 21 years. Dalene enjoyed cooking, camping, watching...

Aug 2, 2024

Jerry R. Baum, age 77, of Marengo, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 1:00 ~ 3:00 p.m., Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Jerry’s memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, with...

Aug 2, 2024

Marvin D. Korns, age 86, of Brooklyn, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024, at Unity Point Hospital, Grinnell, IA. A graveside memorial service with inurnment will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, August 8, 2024, at the Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery, Brooklyn, IA., with Pastor Lisa Whitmarsh Peterson officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the U.S Navy Honor Guard...

Aug 2, 2024

Samuel Roy Ludvicek, 71, of rural Swisher, Iowa, joined his Savior in heaven on Friday August 2, 2024, at Solon Retirement Village. He died of cancer. Family will greet friends at the Clover Ridge Methodist Church, Walford, Iowa. Visitation Friday, August 9th, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 10th, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. A memorial service is Saturday,...

Jul 31, 2024

Wayne “Butch” Edwin Kuhnle was born May 22, 1940, in Marengo, Iowa, the twin son of Edwin H. and Selma C. Conrad Kuhnle. He attended Ladora Schools. On May 4, 1963, he wed Karen Sue Campbell at St. James Lutheran Church in Victor, Iowa. They were blessed with two daughters, Connie and Kristin.

Wayne joined the U.S....

Jul 28, 2024

KEOTA-Caroline D. Crawford, age 82, of Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly of Keota, died Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Knoxville, Tennessee after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

Caroline was born July 17, 1942, in rural Keota, Iowa, the daughter of Bernard M. and Adella (Adam) Greiner. She graduated from St. Elizabeth High School, attended business school for one and a half years...

Jul 26, 2024

Donna Mae Baustian passed away on July 26th, 2024 at the age of 71. Born on July 22nd, 1953 to Jack and Anna Mae Wakeley, she grew up with a whole slew of siblings, 6 in fact. She attended BGM Schools where she met and then married her high school sweetheart, Don Coburn. From this joining four upstanding and...

Jul 25, 2024

Kenneth E. Yoder, 93, of Kalona, formerly of Wellman, died Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Pleasantview Home in Kalona. 

Kenny was born October 24, 1930, in rural Parnell, the son of Henry H. and Bertha (Doolin) Yoder. He attended White Hall School. On December 28, 1951, Kenny was united in marriage to Dorothy Sutter in Milford, NE. The couple lived and...

Jul 21, 2024

Terry R. Housman, age 87 of Marengo, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Compass Memorial Hospital, Marengo.

Memorial Service: 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 27, 2024, First United Methodist Church, Marengo, with Brad and Brooke Hillebrand officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 11:00 A.M., Saturday, July 27, 2024, at First United Methodist Church, prior...

Jul 16, 2024

Doralee “Koke” Beaderstadt, age 96 of Brooklyn, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Brooklyn Community Estate. Per her wishes, Koke donated her body to Des Moines University for research. A Celebration of Life Open House and everyone is welcome on Saturday, August 10, 2024, from 2 to 5 p.m., at the Manatt Office Building located at 1775...

Jul 15, 2024

North English- Gary Neil Netser was born April 8, 1952, in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Donald Wayne and Elsie Leta (Ambrose) Netser Sr. He graduated from English Valleys High School in 1970 and attended the University of Iowa. Gary served in the US Army as an MP, stationed in Germany for two years. On August 20, 1976, Gary...

Jul 15, 2024

Edwin “Eddie” Joseph Miller was born December 23, 1931, in Kalona, Iowa, the son of Noah J. and Lizzie (Lehman) Miller. In his youth he was baptized in the Old Order Amish Church and was a member until his death. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Ellen Yoder on March 20, 1951. He peacefully passed away at home on...