OBITUARIES

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...

Apr 20, 2024

SIGOURNEY-Jacqueline Iosbaker, age 85, of Sigourney, Iowa died Saturday, April 20, 2024 in her home surrounded by the ones she loved. Jackie was born on August 6, 1938 to Leon and Lillian Howard in North Conway, New Hampshire and grew up in Portsmith, New Hampshire.  As a young girl she enjoyed going to the movies and buying movie star magazines....

Apr 18, 2024

Francis G. Byrn, age 86, of Conroy, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Kloster Funeral Home in Marengo. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Kloster Funeral Home in Marengo. Burial will be in the...

Apr 17, 2024

Washington- Viola Mae Karr was born July 5, 1944 in Franklin Township, Washington County. The daughter of Elmer and Faith (Palmer) Young.  She graduated from Mid-Prairie High School and then attending LPN training. She lived in the Washington, Wayland communities her whole life. Viola was an LPN at Washington Care Center from 1989 until retiring in 2002. On June 25,...

Apr 16, 2024

Esther Viola (Beachy) Zook of Kalona Iowa passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at her home. Esther was born on October 28, 1932 in Kalona, Iowa, the daughter of Ananias J. and Ella Mae (Shetler) Beachy. She attended college at Eastern Mennonite College for two years. She was united in marriage to Henry Ray Zook...