OBITUARIES

May 14, 2024

Williamsburg-David John Kessens was born January 18, 1947, in Vinton, Iowa, the son of Joseph and Sara Pauline (Mealhow) Kessens.  He graduated from Don-Bosco High School in 1965.  Dave was united in marriage to Julie Delagardelle on December 30, 1967, in Gilbertville.  He has lived in LaPorte City, Urbana, and when he retired they moved to rural Unionville, Missouri. They...

May 12, 2024

North English-Larry Wayne McCallister was born August 5, 1941, in Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of C. Wayne and Eleanora (Schlesselman) McCallister. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, in Williamsburg, where he was baptized on August 31, 1941 and confirmed on May 29, 1955. He attended Pilot Grove country school, Millersburg school  and graduated from English Valley High...

May 4, 2024

Williamsburg-Daryle Everett McCallister was born March 30, 1926, near Williamsburg, Iowa on the family farm.  He was the son of John and Ocie (Martin) McCallister he was the 2nd to the youngest and last surviving of 10 siblings.  He attended country school and Williamsburg High School. Daryle served in the United States Navy from 1945-1946 as a Seaman First Class...

May 4, 2024

Williamsburg—William “Bill” Robert Everhart, a beloved community member, educator, and coach, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Highland Ridge Care Center in Williamsburg, at the age of 77.Bill was born on December 30, 1946, in Maryville, Missouri, the son of Jesse Fay II and Eva (Shell) Everhart. He grew up on a farm outside of Bedford, Iowa, alongside...

May 2, 2024

West Chester- Sue Ann Thomas was born February 9, 1940, in Numa, Iowa, the daughter of Orlando Leon and Eva Mary (Danay) Wyldes.  She graduated from Centerville High School in 1958.  Sue was united in marriage to Thomas Charles Thomas on July 23, 1960, in Centerville. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and will be greatly...

May 2, 2024

SIGOURNEY- Barbara Jean Hollingsworth went home to be with the Lord, May 2, 2024. She was born in Port Clinton, OH, November 3, 1941 to Dr. Friend L. (Doc) and Stella Julia (Betty) Kilburn.  She and her mother spent happy early childhood years in Medina, OH, with a favorite aunt and uncle while her dad fought in WWII, and moved to Sigourney,...

May 2, 2024

David L. Dietrich, age 84, of Williamsburg, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 2, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Funeral service: 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 6, 2024, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo, with Rev. Andrew Gray officiating. Burial will be at Zion Cemetery, rural Ladora. Visitation: 4-6 p.m., Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Kloster Funeral...

May 1, 2024

Marengo-William Edward Cook was born June 22, 1946, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Edward Orville and Nadine (Wood) Cook. He was raised in the Cedar Rapids, Ladora and Victor areas. Bill graduated from HLV Community School with the class of 1964. On August 4, 1964 he entered the U.S. Air Force and retired TSgt (E6) September 1, 1984....

May 1, 2024

HEDRICK-Connie Messerschmitt, age 81, of Hedrick, died Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at her home.    Connie was born December 5, 1942, in Sigourney, to Brady and Mabel (Rider) Showman and graduated from Sigourney High School. On July 2, 1961, she married Gary Messerschmitt in Sigourney. A homemaker, Connie enjoyed mowing, Hawkeye sports and feeding the birds and ground squirrel.    Survivors include...

May 1, 2024

Williamsburg-Ruth Elizabeth Lindhart was born June 20, 1931, in Williamsburg, Iowa, the daughter of Irvine and Carrie (Williams) Boland. She graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1949 and attended Iowa State University for two years where she met the love of her life. Ruth was united in marriage to Otis Neil Lindhart on March 24, 1951, in Williamsburg. This was...

Apr 30, 2024

South English- Myron Lynn Stoner was born October 27, 1948, in Sigourney, Iowa to George William and Helen Jean (Frerris) Stoner. He graduated from English Valleys High School and attended Iowa State University. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and the Korean Conflict. Myron was a farmer and a seed salesman for over forty years. He...

Apr 30, 2024

Amana- It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Carol Lee Bell VanCleave, who passed away on April 30, 2024, at the age of 94.Born on January 13, 1930, the daughter of Frank and Lucille (Phillips) Bell and raised in Albia, IA, Carol was a loving wife to her late husband Robert Eugene VanCleave...

Apr 30, 2024

Merribeth Taivalkoski, age 61, of Marengo, passed away Monday April 30, 2024. There will be no services. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Merribeth is survived by two brothers, Chuck Taivalkoski and Lisa Phillips, her close friend, and Kris (Pamela) Taivalkoski; a sister, Karyn (Scott) Thomas; and extended family and friends. She was...

Apr 29, 2024

Belle Plaine-Timothy Michael Gaffey was born July 13, 1960, in Illinois, the son of Thomas Francis and Irene (Horwath) Gaffey. The family moved from Libertyville, IL to Holbrook, Iowa where Tom was raised.   He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Holbrook where he took First Communion and was Confirmed.  He attended Parnell and Williamsburg Schools.  Tim...

Apr 29, 2024

Terry Marvin McGahuey, age 72 of Ladora, passed away April 29, 2024 in Iowa City, Iowa. He was surrounded by his loving family. Memorial Service:10:00 A.M. Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Tim Miller officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 P.M. Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, with the...

Apr 28, 2024

Ronny Cronbaugh, age 87 of Marengo, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 28, 2024 following a long battle with cancer. Private family graveside services will be held. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, July 18, 2024, at the Marengo American Legion . Memorials will go to the River Valley Dialysis ,...

Apr 26, 2024

Kenneth James Donahue, 92, of Sellersburg, IN, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024, at Lincoln Hills Health Center in New Albany, IN.

Kenneth was born December 3, 1931, to Fulton “Doc” Donahue and Verletta (Conklin) Donahue of North English, Iowa. He grew up in North English and graduated from high school in 1950. On May 11, 1951, he was united in...

Apr 22, 2024

Long-time Marengo farmer Willard Dickel died Monday, April 22, 2024, at Compass Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family at the age of 96 years after a rich and fulfilling life. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 26 at the Middle Amana Community Church with Elder Alan Trumpold officiating. The family will be at the church...

Apr 21, 2024

Mary Lou Yoder was born February 7, 1939 in Culp, AR, the daughter of Walter and Alice (Seawright) Freeman.  She graduated from Iowa Mennonite School (now Hillcrest Academy) in 1956.  On September 1, 1957 Mary was united in marriage to Arlin Yoder.  Arlin and Mary Lou served as missionaries in Brazil for 17 years. She enjoyed her continued connections with...

Apr 20, 2024

SIGOURNEY-Sally L. Glandon, age 92, of Sigourney, died Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the Keokuk County Health Center in Sigourney.    Sally was born August 29, 1931, in Sigourney, to Harold and Lucille (Tracy) Jones and graduated from Sigourney High School. On January 11, 1964, she married Ardith Glandon in Sigourney. A lifelong Sigourney resident, Sally was a homemaker and baby...