OBITUARIES

Jan 10, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT- Steven Mark Wettach, 70, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, died January 10, 2024.  He was born at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City on April 12, 1953 to Dr. Robert Stewart Wettach and Betty Elaine (Preuss) Wettach. He was baptized on Easter Sunday at the First Methodist Church in Mt. Pleasant.

Steve grew up in Mt. Pleasant, where he graduated from...

Jan 9, 2024

Shirley Ann Eckenrod was born June 5,1936, in Nashua, Iowa on the family farm. She was the eighth of nine children born to Leonard and Cleo Eckenrod. Shirley shared many wonderful memories of growing up on the farm. Shirley spent most of her adult life in Wisconsin with her dear friend Lynn Cox. 

She spent her final years happily living...

Jan 8, 2024

Williamsburg- Nancy Sue Hooper was born October 6, 1938, in Des Moines, Iowa the daughter of William C and Dorothy Mae (Wickliff) Bunce. She graduated from Carlisle High School in 1957. Nancy was united in marriage to Charles Lester Hooper on June 27, 1958, at the Christian Church in Carlisle. In 1966, Nancy & Les moved to the Williamsburg community...

Jan 8, 2024

Steven G. Rosenberger of Waldenburg, passed peacefully into eternity on Monday, January 8, 2024, at his home with his wife of 39 years and his brother by his side. He had struggled with Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia since 2010, enduring a stroke in 2023, and had recently been bedridden with colorectal cancer.

Steven was born June 16, 1952, in...

Jan 8, 2024

Our beloved Mother, Nana, Aunt, Cousin, and Friend, Janet Kay Cross Lammey, 84, of Amana, IA, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. She was in Hospice Care, and surrounded by close family members as she took her last breath. Funeral service: 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 12, 2024, at the Middle Amana Church,...

Jan 7, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT- Dolores L. “Dee” Mathews, 95, of Mt. Pleasant, and formerly of Mt. Union, Iowa, died Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Edencrest at Green Meadows, Johnston, Iowa.

Dee was born in 1928 to John and Cora Lauer in Mt. Pleasant.  She married Stanley E. Mathews September 18, 1948 in Mt. Union, Iowa.  He preceded her in death September 13,...

Jan 7, 2024

Williamsburg- Howard Dean Collingwood was born November 24, 1929, in Millersburg, Iowa, the son of Harry and Caroline (Faas) Collingwood. Howard was confirmed on April 2, 1944.  Howard served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1951-1953. Howard was united in marriage to Donna Mae Mitchell on June 12, 1955 in Williamsburg.  Howard drove a school bus for...

Jan 7, 2024

Carol A. Krakow, age 69, of Marengo, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be at Oxford Cemetery in Oxford. Memorials may be sent in care of Carol to Kloster Funeral Home at 298 W. Washington St. Marengo, Iowa...

Jan 5, 2024

 

SIGOURNEY-Jared Dean Dyson peacefully passed away on January 5th, 2024 at Keokuk County Health Center after a courageous 14-year battle with a brain injury. His strength, resilience, and unwavering spirit throughout this challenging journey left a lasting impact on all who knew him. May he rest in peace.    Jared was born June 2, 1966 in Sigourney, Iowa to...

Jan 5, 2024

Darrell A. Hartz, age 83, of Marengo, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024, at Compass Memorial Healthcare. Services will be held in the Spring of 2024. Bural will be at First Lutheran Cemetery, Conroy. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is caring for Darrell and his family.

Darrell is survived by his sons,...

Jan 4, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT- Wendell Whaley, 66, of Mount Pleasant, died Thursday, January 4, 2024, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.

Wendell was born February 28, 1957, in Mount Pleasant, the son of Ernest and Alice M. (Edwards) Whaley. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1975, and continued his education at Southeastern Community College where he...

Jan 4, 2024

Henry G. Trumpold, age 90, of Marengo, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Rose Haven Nursing Home. Funeral service: 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 8, 2024, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo with Pastor Andrew Gray officiating. Burial will be at the Middle Amana Cemetery, Middle Amana, with Military Honors. Visitation: 3-5 p.m., Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Kloster...

Jan 4, 2024

Additional visitation scheduled

Due to the Inclement weather, the Richard Kruse family will greet friends and family on Thursday evening, January 11, 2024 from 4 to 7 P.M. at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo.

Richard A. Kruse, age 79, of Williamsburg, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Compass Memorial Healthcare, Marengo....

Jan 3, 2024

Homestead-Kenneth Martin Hagen was born May 1, 1934, on the family farm south of Homestead, the son of Martin and Hilda (Schwarting) Hagen.  He graduated from Marengo High School in 1952.  He joined the United States Army in 1956 and was stationed in Fort Bliss, Texas.  Kenneth was united in marriage to Patricia Leah Shaull on September 26, 1959, at...

Jan 2, 2024

Wellman- Elizabeth (Beth) Maureen Oleson, 79, of Kalona died Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Parkview Manor in Wellman.

Beth was born September 22, 1944, in St. Charles, Illinois to John and Susan (Hempstead) McBurney. Her father worked for the postal service, so she grew up in various places including Stuart, Iowa, San Diego, and Elk Grove, California where she graduated...

Jan 2, 2024

Jake Valentine, 90, of Iowa Falls, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, January 6, 2024 at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls. He will be laid to rest at the Union Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 AM until service time on Saturday at...

Dec 30, 2023

 

 

MOUNT PLEASANT – Karen Ann Wenzel, 77, of Mount Pleasant, died Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Savannah Heights.

Karen was born April 1, 1946, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, the daughter of Ledru and Wanda (Bonser) Beaber. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1964. On July 14, 1990, Karen was united in marriage to Gene Wenzel in...

Dec 28, 2023

 

Marengo- Harold Eugene Bohrn ws born February 15, 1930 in Deep River, Iowa, the son of James A & Sylvian (Endcott) Bohrn. He graduated from North English High School in 1949. He served in the United States Army from 1953 - 1955. Harold lived several years in Tampa, Florida, working as a sales clerk at various convenient stores. He retired...

Dec 26, 2023

ANKENY - Peggy Diane Dodds, 71, died peacefully after a long courageous battle with cancer on December 26, 2023, at the EveryStep Hospice Kavanagh House in Des Moines. Her amazing faith carried her through.

Peggy was born November 1, 1952, in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of Orie Albert and Della Viola (Kirkpatrick) Gray. Peggy graduated from Mount Pleasant with the...

Dec 25, 2023

Wellman-Richard Ardell Beachy was born July 14th 1962 in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Walter and Laurine (Miller) Beachy. He was united in marriage to Rhoda Miller on Sept. 15, 1984 at Salem Mennonite church.

He is survived by his wife Rhoda of 39 years; 5 children, Rosey (Nate) Nisly of Wellman, IA, Rolanda (Jared) Good of Virgina, Rylan...