OBITUARIES

Jun 8, 2024

SIGOURNEY-Margaret Elizabeth (Sieren) Bender – dedicated daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and gaming enthusiast passed away on June 8, 2024.    Margaret was born to August and Clara (Becker) Sieren on November 12, 1929, in Sigourney, Keokuk County, Iowa. She graduated from Sigourney High School in 1947. Margaret was employed as Secretary for the Keokuk County Superintendent of Schools...

Jun 5, 2024

 Kalona- Chantelle Danae Gingerich was born March 17, 1983 in Millersburg, Ohio to Randall and Marilyn (Hershberger) Troyer. She graduated from Maranatha Christian School in 2001.

     Chantelle lived in Ohio, Indiana, and ending up in Iowa. On May 17, 2014 Chantelle was united in marriage to Victor Gingerich at Griner Church in Middlebury, Indiana. She was a member of...

Jun 5, 2024

Leroy “Lee” D. Slaymaker, age 81, of Marengo, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Funeral service: 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 10, 2024, at First Presbyterian Church, Marengo with Rev. Tim Miller officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery, Marengo with Military Honors conducted by the Marengo American Legion Post...

Jun 4, 2024

     Francisco, mejor conocido como Junior Quiñones, nació el 30 de diciembre de 1964, en San Juan Puerto Rico, hijo de Francisco Quiñones y 

      Francisco, mejor conocido como Junior Quiñones, nació el 30 de diciembre de 1964, en San Juan Puerto Rico, hijo de Francisco Quiñones y Nivia Rodríguez. Fue un amante de los deportes desde niño...

May 31, 2024

Williamsburg- Garth Allyn Livingston was born February 14,1946, in Marengo, Iowa, the son of Edward and Thelma (Roberts) Livingston. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1964. After graduation he worked for the Iowa County Engineer as a surveyor before being drafted to serve in the United States Army from 1966 – 1968 and was stationed in Germany. When he...

May 30, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT- Veunna Voat Baccam, 68, of Mount Pleasant, IA passed away May 30, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Veunna was born September 13, 1955, in Xieng Khouang, Laos, the daughter of Khamsay and Toune Baccam. She went to Vientiane College and taught French while in Laos. She worked as a stone setter at...

May 30, 2024

Jimmie L. Keiser, age 92 of Marengo, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Rose Haven Nursing Home in Marengo. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Cards and memorials may be sent to the family in care of Kloster Funeral Home, 298 W Washington St., Marengo, Iowa 52301.

Jimmie Lee Keiser was...

May 29, 2024

North English- Charles Harris Jennings was born June 2, 1952 in Brighton, Iowa the son of William Kenneth and Ethel (Smith) Jennings. He graduated from Washington High School and went on to Kirkwood Community College to learn the welding trade. He worked 15 years at P&H Crane in Cedar Rapids. Chuck met Julie Ann Clark in Cedar Rapids and they...

May 27, 2024

Gloria Yoder passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, May 27th after battling endometrial cancer for two years. Gloria Jean Vance was born on November 28, 1957, to Ardis and Elaine (Shackelton) Vance in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

She graduated valedictorian from Alburnett HS in 1976. Gloria attended Grace College, graduating in 1980. She started teaching Business and later taught...

May 26, 2024

Indianola- Douglas Raye Furler was born November 22, 1955 in Williamsburg, Iowa the son of Wilfred Henry and Dorothy Eileen (Walter) Furler. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1974. Doug was united in marriage to Cindy Happel. They later divorced. Doug farmed, was a truck driver, transportation broker and most recently a IATSE Local 67 Uprigger/Downrigger Stagehand. He enjoyed...

May 26, 2024

RIVERSIDE- Jerome Greiner, age 73, of Riverside, formerly of Keota, died Sunday, May 26, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Jerome was born December 23, 1950, in Washington, the son of Leo and Marvel (Rank) Greiner.  He graduated from Keota High School in 1969 and received a BA in Animal Science...

May 26, 2024

Wellman- Keith Hoskins of Wellman was born January 17, 1927, in Jefferson County, the son of Moses and Vera (Leppert) Hoskins. Keith served in the United States Army from October 1946 to May 1947. After the service, Keith was united in marriage to Althea Mae Rupley on June 2, 1951, in South Bend, Indiana. He graduated from Pleasant Plain Schools...

May 25, 2024

Williamsburg, IA- Steven Robert Durr was born on March 7, 1950, in Williamsburg, IA to Robert C. and Lois (Austin) Durr. He attended Williamsburg Community Schools and was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. He was united in marriage to Marna (Stohlmann) on August 21, 1976. This union was blessed with two children.

 

Steven’s years were filled with a membership...

May 25, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT- James “Jim” Zielinski, 74, of Mount Pleasant, died Saturday, May 25, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Jim was born March 22, 1950, in Canton, Illinois, the son of Walter D. and Helen J. (Bailey) Zielinski. He graduated from Burgan High School in 1968, and continued his education at St. Mary’s University and...

May 24, 2024

Patricia Ann Schmida, 85 (but she would tell you she was 50), of Kalona, died at her home on Friday, May 24, 2024, with family at her side.

Pat was born March 17, 1939, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the daughter of Lawrence and Lucille (Gregory) White. She graduated from Notre Dame Academy in 1956 and continued her education at the...

May 22, 2024

Elaine D. Kuehl, age 88, of Linwood, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Private family graveside services will be held at Pilot Grove Cemetery, rural Williamsburg with Rev. Tim Miller officiating. Memorials may be directed to Safe Haven of Iowa County. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is caring for Elaine and her family.

May 20, 2024

Jean I. Hepker, age 74, of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Marengo, passed away peacefully Monday, May 20, 2024, at Arbor Court Nursing Home in Mt. Pleasant. Funeral service: 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 24, 2024, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Roy Libby officiating. Burial will be at Dunkard Cemetery in Toddville, Iowa. A visitation will be held from 10:00...

May 18, 2024

Lonnie E Bartel, (61) of Iowa CIty, Iowa, passed away May 18, 2024 after a three year battle with pancreatic cancer. 

Lonnie was born November 21, 1962 to Eldon & Ethel Bartel of Hillsboro, KS. After attending Hillsboro schools and graduating in 1981, Lonnie attended Hesston College in Hesston, KS. There he fell in love with Julia Wyse and they married...

May 18, 2024

Dolores Denson Rawson, 98, of Cedar Rapids, entered into Jesus's loving arms on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, due to a stroke the previous day. She was surrounded by family. Services: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Prairie Bible Church, 9255 Atlantic Dr. SW, Cedar Rapids; visitation from 9-10:45 a.m., prior to the...

May 17, 2024

Linda J. Matthess, age 76, of Marengo, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024, at Colonnial Manor, Amana. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Kloster Funeral Home Marengo, with hospice Chaplin Rick Sparks officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Burial will be at a later...