OBITUARIES

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

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 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

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...

May 17, 2024

Joan I. Stumpff, age 76 of Amana, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024 at the Oldorf Hospice House, in Hiawatha. A private graveside service will be held. The family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A memorial fund has been established.

Joan is survived by her...

May 15, 2024

John M. Vogt, age 85, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Unity Point St. Lukes Hospital, in Cedar Rapids. Funeral service: 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 20, 2024 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo, with Rev. Andrew Gray officiating. Visitation: 2 to 7 p.m., Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Interment will be in the Marengo...

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...