OBITUARIES

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...

Dec 25, 2023

Dirk J. Rathjen, age 64, of Marengo, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023, from complications of an automobile accident. Private memorial services may be held at a later date. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery, Marengo. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family with arrangements.

Dirk is survived by his aunts, Donna Collingwood, Jolayne Kraft,...

Dec 25, 2023

John C. Demmel, age 53, of High Amana, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 25, 2023, after a short battle with cancer, at his brother Joel and Becky’s home. Per John’s wishes, please dress casual for the services. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 30, 2023, at the Middle Amana Church, Middle Amana, with Elders Emilie Hoppe and Jon...

Dec 24, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT – Karen Joyce Townsend, 79, died Sunday, December 24, 2023, at Silver Palms in Mount Pleasant.

 Karen was born September 6, 1944, the daughter of Guy and Mary Crawford. She graduated from Cardinal of Eldon High School in 1963. On June 14, 1985, she was united in marriage to Daniel Townsend in Fairfield. They made their home in...

Dec 22, 2023

 

KEOTA- Isabelle A.”Isy” Flander, age 91, of Washington, formerly of Keota, died Friday, December 22, 2023, at Halcyon House in Washington.    Isy was born June 6, 1932, near Sigourney, to Liborius and Leona (Kiefer) Conrad.  She graduated from Sigourney High School and attended Ottumwa Heights College for two years.  On September 8, 1951, she married Jim Flander in...

Dec 22, 2023

Dennis Allen Lippincott, age 84, of Harlingen Texas, and Churchill Montana, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 22, 2023, at his home with his loving wife by his side. A celebration of life gathering will be held Sunday, June 23, 2024 from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Michael J. Manatt Community Center, downtown Brooklyn, Iowa. Private inurnment will...

Dec 19, 2023

 

OSKALOOSA-Kenny Showman, age 52, of Oskaloosa, died Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, surrounded by his loved ones.     Kenny was born June 26, 1971, in Sigourney, to Danny and Norma (Krumvieda) Showman and graduated from Pekin High School in 1989.  He married Teri Sedore in June of 1990 and they...

Dec 19, 2023

Kalona-Brian Thomas Ball was born May 30th, 1958 in Iowa City, the son of William and Bonnie (Seydel) Ball. Brian grew up in the Johnson and Washington County areas. He graduated from Clear Creek High School in Tiffin. He attended Kirkwood Community College and graduated with an Ag degree. Brian worked on the family farm and was a custodian at...

Dec 17, 2023

Brandy L. Klever, age 54, of Marengo, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Brandy is survived by her husband Rick Klever, her children Damian Johnson, Belinda (Chris) Riley, Natasha Johnson...