OBITUARIES

Jun 1, 2023

 

Parkville, Missouri- Shirley Means was born June 30, 1937 in Pocahontas, Tennessee, the daughter of Clyde & Dolly (Fortenbury) Cobb. She attended school in Pocahontas. She grew up in Tennessee and later moved to Kansas and Missouri. On October 13, 1972, Shirley was united in marriage to George Edward Means in Kansas City, MO. She did clerical work for...

May 31, 2023

 

Delmar “Del” Gene Senger, 91, of Olathe, KS passed peacefully into his Heavenly home on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.Delmar was born November 25, 1931 in Wellman, Iowa, to William P. and Sylvia (Coffman) Senger.  He graduated from Kinross High School in 1949.  He was a member of the basketball and baseball teams.  He attended McPherson College in McPherson, KS...

May 31, 2023

Williamsburg- Florine Martha Rowe was born October 26, 1934, in Williamsburg, Iowa, the daughter of Louis and Martha (Newkirk) Iburg.  Florine was united in marriage to Ernest “Gene” Rowe on December 5, 1952, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Williamsburg, Iowa. Florine has worked at Little Chicago, Burg Department Store and was a housekeeper for Holiday Inn for 35 years....

May 29, 2023

North English- Kenneth “Skid” Lynn Rowe was born January 21, 1948, near North English, Iowa, the son of Kenneth William & Marjorie Irene (Cheney) Rowe. He graduated from North English High School in 1967.  He served in the United States Navy from 1968 -1972. He worked at Amana Refrigeration, Solar Homes and was a custodian and bus driver for English...

May 28, 2023

Gary V. McMann, better known as the "Flying Man", age 74 of Marengo, died Sunday, May 28, 2023, at the Manchester Regional Medical Center. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 3, 2023 at the First Presbyterian Church, in Marengo, with Rev. Anni Thorn and Pastor Sheryll Untiedt officiating.  Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m.,...

May 27, 2023

  South English- Raymond Mathias Gent was born August 30, 1932, in Harper, Iowa, the son of Paul N & Mary (Clarahan) Gent. He graduated from Kinross High School in 1950. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. On June 22, 1955, Raymond was united in marriage to Donna Sorden in Kinross. They lived and farmed in...

May 27, 2023

SALEM - Kay “Gene” Glover, 80, of Salem, died Saturday, May 27, 2023, at his home.

Gene was born May 15, 1943, in Mount Pleasant, the son of Keith and Doris (Haines) Glover. He was the valedictorian and graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1961. He later attended Kirksville College and the Superior Auctioneer School.  On February 1, 1964,...

May 26, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT- Dick Richards, 88, of Mount Pleasant, died Friday, May 26, 2023, at Savannah Heights.

Dick was born September 23, 1934, in Fort Madison, the son of James and Mable (Ross) Richards. He attended Fort Madison High School. Dick proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. After he had concluded his service, he joined the...

May 26, 2023

KEOTA-Robert D. “Bob” Wide, age 80, of Keota, died Friday, May 26, 2023, at Washington County Hospital in Washington.

   Bob was born August 10, 1942, in Iowa City, to Leo and Florence (Noll) Wide.  He grew up in the Beacon area, moved to Keota in 8th grade and graduated from Keota High School in 1961.  On June 10, 1961,...

May 26, 2023

Jerry J. Thorius, age 76, Colonel (RET) USAF, of Amana, Iowa passed away Friday May 26, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at First Presbyterian Church in Iowa City. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to Tunnels to Towers (t2t.org) or First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City. Kloster...

May 25, 2023

Ruth Ann (Faas) Gorsh of North English, age 84, passed away on May 25th, 2023, at the Compass Memorial hospice suite in Marengo following a battle with cancer. 

Ruth was born on September 19th, 1938, at her family home near Millersburg, the daughter of Floyd and Irene (Hinrichs) Faas. She was baptized on October 9th, 1938, at Trinity Lutheran Church,...

May 23, 2023

Kathleen P. “Kay” Walford, age 95, of Brooklyn, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Brooklyn Community Estate, Brooklyn, Iowa. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Brooklyn, with Father Scott Lemaster officiating. Visitation will be from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 30,...

May 19, 2023

David John Schluter, age 63 of Marengo, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023, at his home. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, with Pastor Jeff Schanbacher officiating. Burial will be at a later date. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is assisting the...

May 18, 2023

 

Kalona- Allen Richard Wagler was born December 3, 1928, in Trenton, Iowa, the son of Alfred and Josephine (Isch) Wagler.  He attended Trenton school.  Allen was united in marriage to Lucille Conrad on December 20, 1953 at Bethel Mennonite Church in Wayland, Iowa. He lived in Trenton, IA, Swedesburg, IA, Marcus, IA and Sigourney, IA before moving to Kalona...

May 18, 2023

Marilyn F. Freeze, age 78, of Huxley IA, formerly of Walker and Thornburg, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the Taylor Hospice House, in Des Moines.  Memorial service:  10:00 a.m., Monday, May 29, 2023, at First United Methodist Church, Marengo, with Rev. Joseph Blay officiating.  Visitation will be Sunday, May 28, 2023, from 3 to 6 p.m., at...

May 17, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT- Julie Anne Garmoe, 65, of Mt Pleasant, died Wednesday May 17, 2023 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, IA.

Julie was born March 31, 1958, in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Ted and Arlene (Hoit) Scherer. She graduated from New London High School in 1976. On September 1, 1979, she married Michael Garmoe at...

May 17, 2023

Lucille (Lucy) Marie Macy Stevenson, 92 of Williamsburg, Iowa died at her home May 17, 2023 following a short illness. With the care of her niece, a retired R.N., Debbie Davidson, Lucy was able to stay in her home the final weeks of her life.

Lucy was born June 2, 1930 on a farm in Buchanan Township,...

May 16, 2023

Wellman- Luann Renee Kasper Jenkins was born January 21, 1962, in Des Moines Iowa, the daughter of Paul and Georgia (Morrissey) Kasper. Luann graduated from Newton Senior High School. In recent years Luann worked at A.C.T. in the Accommodations department.    Luann's love for her grandchildren was abundant. She loved gardening, canning, board games, puzzles and tie dying. Afternoons at...

May 12, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT – James H. “Jim” Strickler, 86, of Mount Pleasant, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at the Henry County Health Center in Mount Pleasant.

Jim was born January 5, 1937, in Cincinnati, Iowa, the son of Howard and Wilma (Green) Strickler. He graduated from Rockwell High School in 1955, and then attended Chicago Business Institute for two...

May 9, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT- Barbara J. Stouder, 77, of Mount Pleasant, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023. 

Barbara Jean Hays was born July 10, 1945, in Muscatine, Iowa, to Francis and Barbara (Westfall) Hays. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1964. Barb was united in marriage to Roger E. Stouder on September 6, 1964; they welcomed three sons, Terry, Ryan,...