Lesley Ann Rider
Nov 5, 2023
Williamsburg-Lesley Ann Rider was born March 29, 1978, in Sheldon, Iowa, the daughter of Jeffrey Rider and Deborah (Graham) Stock. She graduated from Lone Tree High School. Lesley has worked at a Veterinarian Clinic in Iowa City and Brother Market in Williamsburg. She enjoyed all animals, nature and especially her children, they were her pride and joy. She loved going...
Dale Riley Lippincott
Nov 2, 2023
Dale Riley Lippincott, age 98, of Grinnell, formally of Brooklyn, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023, at the Mayflower Health Center in Grinnell, Iowa, with his wife, Helen, at his side. Services will be held at Grace United Methodist Church in Brooklyn, Iowa at 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 6, 2023, with Rev. John Dodds officiating. The family will greet...
Edward Mahlon Hervey
Oct 30, 2023
South English – Edward Mahlon Hervey, 72, passed away peacefully on Monday October 30, surrounded by loved ones. Ed was born January 14, 1951, in Sigourney, Iowa, to Elroy William & Amy Beatrice (Claypool) Hervey. He graduated from English Valleys High School in 1969. Following high school, Ed served in the United States Army from February 17, 1971...
Ronald George Ahrens
Oct 30, 2023
Williamsburg-Ronald George Ahrens was born July 3, 1935, in rural Iowa County, Iowa, the son of Frank and Florence (Wiebold) Ahrens. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Conroy. Ron attended Trinity Lutheran School and graduated from Hilton Consolidated High School in Conroy. He served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1955. Ron...
Judith Jean Hunter
Oct 29, 2023
SHELTON, WA-Judith Jean Hunter, age 82, of Shelton, Washington, died Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Alpine Way Retirement Center in Shelton, Washington. Her life journey took her from Delta, Iowa, to the big city of Cedar Rapids. For many years, she lived there with husband, Ronald Hunter. When Ron’s job, FMC, closed its doors, Ron and Judy moved first...
Terry Hite
Oct 29, 2023
MOUNT PLEASANT - Terry L. Hite, age 77, of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, lost her struggle with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) on Sunday, October 29th, 2023. She was with her husband at home as she met the Lord. From Hebrews 11:1, “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”
Terry will be dearly missed by...
Diane S. Wilson
Oct 29, 2023
Diane S. Wilson, age 72, of Marengo, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Compass Memorial Healthcare, Marengo, after a very courageous six year battle of pancreatic cancer. Funeral service: 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 3, 2023, at the First Presbyterian Church, Marengo, with Rev. Diane Vorhies officiating. Visitation: 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Kloster Funeral...
Marlene Ann Dawson
Oct 28, 2023
Williamsburg-Marlene Ann Shannahan Dawson, 87, died October 28, 2023, at the Highland Ridge Care Center in Williamsburg with her family by her side at the age of 87 years.
Marlene was born November 6, 1935, in Williamsburg, the daughter of John J. and Ethel Goodman Shannahan. She spent all of her childhood on the family’s York Township farm southeast...
Ruth Allene Palmer
Oct 28, 2023
Wellman- Ruth Allene Palmer was born December 17, 1930, in Farson, Iowa the daughter of Everett and Beulah (McFarling) Sterling. Ruth started school in Farson and later moved to Fremont, lowa where she graduated from Fremont Schools as the valedictorian of her class. She was a very good student and loved to study and read. She never received any...
Darlene K. Holtkamp
Oct 26, 2023
Darlene Kathryn Holtkamp, 90, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at home with loving family. Born February 28, 1933, in Nebraska, she was daughter of Eldo and Rosetta Chalupsky Hasley. On September 6, 1951, she married Douglas Wear. He died February 12, 1981. She married Arthur Holtkamp on February 22, 1985. He...
Marcena Kline
Oct 26, 2023
Marcena Kline, age 91, of Brooklyn, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023, at the Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 28, 2023, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Brooklyn with Father Scott Foley officiating. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery, Brooklyn. Visitation for Marcena will be...
Terry R. Roemig
Oct 25, 2023
Terry R. Roemig, age 79, of Amana, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Mercy Hospital, in Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, October 29, 2023, at the Middle Amana Church, Middle Amana. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 30, 2023, at the Middle Amana Church, Middle Amana, with Elder...
Delores M. Montgomery
Oct 22, 2023
Delores M. Montgomery, age 90, of Brooklyn, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Mayflower Community in Grinnell. Funeral service: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 28, 2023, at the First Presbyterian Church, Brooklyn with Pastor Lisa Peterson officiating. Burial will be at the Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery, Brooklyn. Visitation: 5:00-7:00 p.m., Friday, October 27, 2023, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. Memorials...
Bevaline Mae Lown
Oct 18, 2023
North English- Bevaline Mae Lown was born June 28, 1930 in Blue Earth, Minnesota, the daughter of Cecil & Nellie (Parsons) Stewart. She lived in Minnesota for the first four years of her life until moving to North English where she graduated from North English High School in 1947. On February 12, 1949, Bev was united in marriage to...
Gary Dean Kline
Oct 16, 2023
Williamsburg-Gary Dean Kline was born June 26, 1963, in Macomb, Illinois, the son of Robert and Mary (Schall) Kline. He graduated from Macomb High School and then received his bachelor's degree from Western Illinois University and later a Masters in Economics as well. Gary was united in marriage to Julie Ann Thing on September 10, 1988, in Springville, Iowa. Gary...

Martin White
Oct 15, 2023
Wellman- Martin Glenn White was born December 30, 1946, in Washington, Iowa, the son of Glen and Amy (Martin) White. He graduated with the first class of the Mid Prairie High School before attending Muscatine Collage. Martin joined the Army on November 21, 1968, where he severed two tours in the Vietnam War before being discharged November 13, 1974. Martin...
Cody J. Hawkins
Oct 15, 2023
Cody J. Hawkins, age 44 of Parnell, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023, at his home. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is assisting the...
Billy D. Baxter
Oct 13, 2023
WINFIELD- Billy D. Baxter, age 70, of Winfield, died unexpectedly Friday, October 13, 2023, at Henry County Health Center.
Billy was born August 4, 1953, in Garden City, Kansas, the son of William Kemp and Izetta Pearl (Caudill) Baxter. Billy worked for McWhirter Chevrolet Buick and most recently Mount Pleasant Glass for more than 25 years. He enjoyed watching the...
Naomi Ellen Morrison
Oct 12, 2023
North English- Naomi Ellen Morrison was born October 17, 1926 near North English, Iowa, the daughter of Otto Earl & Melinda Effie (Norman) Lockridge. She graduated from Millersburg High School in 1942. On August 12, 1945, Naomi was united in marriage to Warren Morrison in the White Pigeon Community. They lived in North English and Iowa City from...
Kody Barton
Oct 9, 2023
MOUNT PLEASANT- Kody Barton, 32, of Burlington, formerly of Mount Pleasant, died Monday, October 9, 2023, at his home.
Kody was born July 4, 1991, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, the son of Kevin and Gina (Luko) Barton. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 2010. He worked various jobs with Hope Haven. Kody enjoyed anything to do with...