OBITUARIES

Aug 4, 2023

Ella Lillian Agee Cronbaugh’s soul returned peacefully to her Creator the afternoon of August 4, 2023. At the time of her death she was independent, quick-witted and had a closet of clothes with rhinestones to match her sparkling personality. She was always ready to jump in the car to go wherever. Ella unfailingly supported all of her families’ activities...

Aug 1, 2023

Linda W. Goad, age 81 of Marion, formerly of Marengo, passed away on August 1, 2023, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, August 9 th , 2023, at the First United Methodist Church, Marengo, with Pastor Becky High officiating.

Visitation will be held at Kloster Funeral Home 4-7...

Jul 31, 2023

Williamsburg-Dwight Stewart Winborn was born March 21, 1955, in Red Oak, Iowa, the son of Karl and Solveig (Waugen) Winborn. His education includes degrees from Williamsburg High School, a BA in Business Administration from the University of Iowa, and a BS in Nuclear Medicine from Weber State University. Dwight worked as a paramedic, radiologist and a teacher, eventually retiring in...

Jul 31, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT - Doris Mae Wellington, 80, died Monday, July 31, 2023 at her home in Mount Pleasant.

Doris was born December 19, 1942 in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, the daughter of Carl and Mae (Simkin) Register. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School. In her later years, Doris was fond of traveling. She loved to play cards and was a...

Jul 29, 2023

 

KEOTA-Christie Lynn Romoser, age 72, of Keota, died Saturday, July 29, 2023, at her home.    Christie was born June 14, 1951, in Rock Island, Illinois, to Walter and Ellen (Lerdall) Tollenaer.  As a child she moved with her family to Arapaho, Nebraska, then to Eustice, Nebraska, where she graduated from High School.  In 1969, Christie married Gary Darnall...

Jul 27, 2023

Steven R. Thompson, age 72, of Brooklyn, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family. A graveside, memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Ivy Hill Cemetery, Malcom, with Rev. Calvin Turner officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at...

Jul 24, 2023

 

KEOTA-Shirley May Duncan Mills, age 96, of Keota, died Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.    Shirley was born May 2, 1927, in Columbus Junction, Iowa, to Gerald and Mary (Daniel) Duncan.  She grew up in Washington and graduated from Washington High School before taking one year of cosmetology training.  On August 24, 1952,...

Jul 24, 2023

Williamsburg-Gerald Fredrick Schwarting was born April 21, 1942, near South Amana, Iowa, the son of Vernon and Johanna (Sandersfeld) Schwarting.  He attended St. John Lutheran School and graduated from Williamsburg High School. Gerald was united in marriage to Karen Fay Wardenburg on July 20th, 1963. He worked at Square D in Cedar Rapids as a quality controller for 42 years. ...

Jul 24, 2023

 

 

SIGOURNEY-Linda Sue Tygart of Sigourney passed away on July 24, 2023, at Keokuk County Health Center.     Born on August 12, 1944, in Sigourney, Iowa, to Eldon and Margaret (Rexroth) Walther, Linda will be remembered for the love and light she brought to those who knew her.  She graduated from Sigourney High School in 1962, and earned a...

Jul 15, 2023

Wellman- Michael “Mike” John Durian was born December 13, 1958, in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Howard “Hoddy” and Clarabelle Ann (Kaska) Durian. He graduated from Mid-Prairie High School in 1977. Mike was united in marriage to Candie Cool in 1999 and to this union they were blessed with their daughter, Victoria. They were later divorced.  Mike worked for...

Jul 11, 2023

Williamsburg - David Paul Kozishek passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa, at the age of 87 years.

          David Paul Kozishek was born April 28, 1936, in Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of James and Elenora (Hradek) Kozishek.  He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1954. David served in the...

Jul 10, 2023

Madeline Marie Hatter Sanders, of Dallas, Texas, died Monday, July 10, after a lifevery well lived, full of elegance, laughs, and travel always surrounded by thepeople and pets she loved. She was born in Iowa County, Iowa, on December 2,1926, and raised in nearby Marengo, Iowa. Of that, she was always proud.

Madeline was preceded in death by her husband,...

Jul 10, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT- Judy Kay Campbell, 66, of Mount Pleasant went home to be with Jesus on Monday, July 10, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. She was surrounded by her beloved family as they sang “It is Well.”

Judy was born September 7, 1956, in Washington, IA, the daughter of John Dill and Frances R. (Wittrig)...

Jul 10, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT - Jennifer Dorothy, 69, of Mount Pleasant, died Monday, July 10, 2023, at her residence.

Jennifer was born August 26, 1953, in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of Glen and Pauline (Volmer) Payne. She graduated from Winfield High School in 1971. A few short years later, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Jennifer was united in marriage to...

Jul 10, 2023

Joyce E. Stangland, age 94, of Williamsburg, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023, at Highland Ridge Care Center, Williamsburg. Graveside service and interment will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 15, 2023 at First Lutheran Cemetery, rural Conroy with Rev. Zachary Bey officiating. Memorials may be contributed to: Shriners Hospitals for Children , Attn: Shriners Hospitals...

Jul 9, 2023

 

Williamsburg-Tamara Marie Schwendinger was born May 9, 1959, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and is the daughter of Wayne and Rose (Parson) Blount.  She graduated from Amana High School and attended University of Northern Iowa, then completed her college degree in Graphic Arts at Kirkwood Community College.  Tamara was united in marriage to David Carl Schwendinger on November 24, 1979...

Jul 7, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT- Peggy Hays, 81, of Mount Pleasant, died Friday, July 7, 2023, at Henry County Health Center.

Peggy was born September 7, 1941, in Yarmouth, Iowa, the daughter of George and Neva Mae (Wobbe) Riley. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1959. On February 28, 1960, Peggy was united in marriage H. Clark Hays at the Wesley...

Jul 6, 2023

 

Edward F. Totemeier, 75, of Mount Pleasant died Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Arbor Court in Mount Pleasant.

Ed was born September 9, 1947, in Fremont, Nebraska. He was adopted by Otho and Marie Totemeier. He attended school in New London. He married Phyllis McNeeley and they later divorced. Ed worked for the city of New London and later...

Jul 5, 2023

 

Randall Lee Moser, age 52, was born December 9, 1970 to Rev. Michael Lee Moser (deceased May 1994) and Sherry D. Myers Moser at Red Cloud, Nebraska. He was found at his home in Colorado Springs, Colorado on July 5, 2023, by family after passing due to diabetic complications.

Described by his friends as genuine and kind, Randy loved...

Jul 5, 2023

 

Wellman-Mary Jo Boone was born March 15, 1946, in Newton, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph Samuel and Leona Pearl (Spain) Neal.  She graduated from Keota High School.  Mary was united in marriage to Allan “Butch” Boone on December 26, 1964, in Iowa City, Iowa.   Mary worked for the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in the medical billing and...