OBITUARIES

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...

Jun 18, 2024

Wellman-Sadie Marie Brenneman was born Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in Wellman, Iowa. She was received into the arms of Jesus at her birth. She will always be treasured by her parents Brent and Teresa (Miller) Brenneman, of Wellman; maternal grandparents, Manuel and Ruth Miller, of Kalona; paternal grandparents, Doug and Diane Zaerr Brenneman, of Wellman; aunts and uncles, Tristan and...

Jun 17, 2024

MARTINSBURG-Danyce “Dee” Emry, age 59, of Martinsburg, died Monday, June 17, 2024, at Manor House Care Center in Sigourney.

 Dee was born June 13, 1965, in Sigourney, the daughter of Robert and Betty (Anthony) Emry. She received her G.E.D. and briefly attended Indian Hills Community College. On May 14, 1988, Dee married Von Thomas Lutz and they were later divorced. Dee...

Jun 17, 2024

KEOTA-Rita Dill, affectionately known as “Peaches," age 87, of Keota, died Monday, June 17, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family.

 Rita was born December 31, 1936, in Washington County, Iowa, the daughter of Warren and Mildred (McCarty) Davis. She graduated from Keota High School and attended the University of Iowa for two years. On June 22, 1957, she married...

Jun 14, 2024

Oxford- LaVerne Helen Walters passed away peacefully on Friday, June 14, 2024, at 93 years of age.

Funeral services and Christian burial for LaVerne will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Immanuel Lutheran Church and Cemetery, rural Williamsburg. Visitation will be on Thursday, June 20, 2024, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Powell Funeral Home...

Jun 13, 2024

Millersburg-Sonja Maria Armenta was born December 22, 1965, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Norman Joseph and Mary (Flynn) Williams. She attended Creston High School. She was a Homemaker. Sonja was united in marriage to Esequiel G. Armenta on April 20, 1984, in Las Vegas, NV. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, cooking, gardening, music, poetry, beading and crafts. Sonja died...

Jun 10, 2024

South English- Anthony Brent Winegarden was born on May 4, 1959, in Sigourney, Iowa, the son of Vernon Schilling & Susie Lucille (Hudson) Winegarden. He graduated from English Valleys High School and attended Kirkwood Community College and Brown Institute in Minnesota. He worked at Williamsburg Manufacturing for 10 years and drove semi for Winegarden Trucking. On April 17, 2001, Anthony...

Jun 10, 2024

Merlyn J. Martinson, age 99, of Marengo, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024, with his family by his side, at Colonial Manor of Amana. Funeral service: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 15, 2024, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo with Rev. Andrew Gray officiating. Burial with military honors conducted by the Marengo American Legion Post #76 and the U.S. Army...

Jun 8, 2024

Wellman-Robert (Bob) Buford Adams was born Dec. 28, 1954, in Newport, Rhode Island, to Lloyd and Paulina (Lambert) Adams. Bob moved to Iowa in 1986 so that he and his wife Linda and their young family could be near extended family.

Growing up, Bob experienced living in various places due to his father's Navy career. He graduated from Overton High School...

Jun 8, 2024

Oxford- Kevin Reno Walter was born May 25, 1950, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Reno Henry Arthur and Juanita May (Schlotterbeck) Walter. He attended the Lutheran Interparish School and graduated from Clear Creek High School in 1968. Kevin was united in marriage to Carol Ann Westemeier on June 19, 1971, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids....