OBITUARIES

May 9, 2023

Kalona- Sarah Miller was born Thursday, February 16, 1928 in Sherwood, Ohio, the daughter of Jonas and Catherine (Beachy) Yoder.  Sarah was united in marriage to Chester (Chet) A. Miller on February 29, 1948 at Fairview Mennonite Church in rural Kalona. Sarah passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Pleasantview Home in Kalona at the age of 95.

Sarah was...

May 9, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT- Janice Newman, 78, of Mount Pleasant, died Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington.

Jan was born September 10, 1944, in Burlington, the daughter of Bryon and Ruby (Gittings) Miller. She graduated from Mediapolis High School in 1962. On February 2, 1964, Jan was united in marriage to Donald “Steve” Newman. She worked at...

May 6, 2023

Kalona-Jerrold “Jerry” Jacob Kauffman was born October 31, 1952, in Sigourney, Iowa. The son of Jacob and Jean (Christner) Kauffman.  He graduated from Iowa Mennonite School and attended Hesston College.  Jerry was united in marriage to Mary Ann Durian on December 30, 1978, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wellman.  Jerry owned and operated Kalonial Transport and Kauffman Industries in...

May 6, 2023

Francis Alan Vrba “Frank”, 81, of Marengo, Iowa, passed away May 6, 2023, at Compass Memorial Healthcare in Marengo. Frank was surrounded by family and friends in his final days.

Frank is survived by his sister Janice Phillip of Cedar Rapids; five children Janet Vrba of Atlanta, GA., Patty Fisher (Steve) of Grand Junction, IA., Frank J....

May 5, 2023

Wellman- Terry Edwin Kroemer was born January 22, 1951, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Edwin and Veneta (Wenndt) Kroemer. He graduated from Clarence Consolidated High School with the class of 1969. Terry was united in marriage to Patricia Berg on July 2, 1971 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wellman. Terry was currently a bus driver for the...

May 3, 2023

Wellman – Albert Lynn Troyer was born January 27, 1938, in Iowa County, Iowa, the son of Ezra and Martha (Yoder) Troyer.  He graduated from IMS in 1956 and attended Bethel College in North Newton, Kansas for one year.  He served in PAX, a Mennonite voluntary service organization, in Paraguay for two years.  Albert was united in marriage to Barbara...

May 3, 2023

Williamsburg-Rosemary Carmel Detweiler was born April 21, 1925, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the daughter of George and Ursella (Michals) Grusnick. She graduated from Waupun High School. Rosemary was united in marriage to Marion Detweiler on September 27, 1947 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Waupun, Wisconsin.  They lived in Wisconsin for 5 years after their marriage before moving to Iowa. Rosemary worked...

May 3, 2023

Frances Marian Rhinehart, age 90, of Brooklyn, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Brooklyn Community Estate, Brooklyn. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Grace United Methodist Church, Brooklyn, with Rev. Cephas Davis officiating. Family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m., Friday, May 26, 2023, at Grace United Methodist...

Apr 30, 2023

Terry W. Ritchie, age 64, of Marengo, passed away Sunday April 30, 2023, at Compass Memorial Healthcare, Marengo. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday May 2, 2023, at the Marengo American Legion Hall. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Apr 29, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT- Dr. Glen Pedersen, 77, of Mount Pleasant, died peacefully while being surrounded by family on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, after a short, but brave, battle with cancer.

Glen was born on August 13, 1945, in Harlan, Iowa. He was the son of Walter and Veda (Vendelboe) Pedersen....

Apr 29, 2023

Hillsboro - Maurice Hodges, 81 of Hillsboro, died Saturday, April 29, 2023, at his home.

Maurice was born March 15, 1942 in Alexander, Missouri, the son of Lewis and Eolleen Hodges. On December 23, 1962 he was united in marriage to Joyce Forbes at the Hillsboro Baptist Church. He lived in the Salem and Hillsboro communities all of his life....

Apr 28, 2023

Wellman- Eury J. Henderson, was born on a farm between Keota and Wellman, Iowa on July 3, 1923, the son of Eury and Nell (Blumenstein) Henderson. He attended #6 school, a one room school. He then graduated from Wellman High School in 1941. Eury served in the Navy during World War II onboard D.E. George E. Davis in the Pacific...

Apr 28, 2023

Donetta K. Kriegel, age 61, of Hartwick, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 28, 2023, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines. Funeral service: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn, with Rev. Joel Nielsen officiating. Burial will be at the Hartwick Cemetery, Hartwick. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Kloster...

Apr 25, 2023

Mildred M. Meyer, 98 of Amana, died Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at The Gardens of Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at the Middle Amana Church, Middle Amana, Iowa. Funeral service will be at 10:30 AM on Friday, April 28, 2023 at the Middle Amana Church with Elder Tony Berger officiating. Burial will...

Apr 24, 2023

 

 

KEOTA-Robert L. Weber, age 85, of Keota, died Monday, April 24, 2023, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.    Robert was born December 7, 1937, in Sigourney, to Henry and Evelyn (Sieren) Weber and graduated from Sigourney High School.  On December 15, 1956, he married Bonny J. Allar in Sigourney.  Robert farmed in Webster...

Apr 22, 2023

 

Neta Faye Yoder, age 90, departed this earthly life on April 22, 2023. She most recently lived at Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa; Legacy Gardens, Iowa City; and Parkview Manor, Wellman. She lived in Wellman for 24 years prior, and in Japan for 35 years. She was a member of West Union Mennonite Church, Parnell, Iowa.

Neta Faye Sweigart was...

Apr 22, 2023

Barbara J. Jensen, age 71, of Williamsburg, previously of Oxford, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at her home. Visitation for family and friends will be from 4 to 7 P.M., on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Kloster Funeral Home, in Marengo. Private graveside services will be held at the  Oxford Cemetery, in Oxford, with Pastor Randy Harker...

Apr 21, 2023

 

Kalona-Oren Dale Miller was born on October 27, 1938 in rural Kalona, Iowa, to Chriss M. and Esther A (Gingerich) Miller, and also welcomed by two sisters, Erma and Edna. Oren attended school at Pleasant Hill School in rural Kalona for 8 years. In his youth, he accepted Jesus as his Saviour and was baptized in the Amish church...

Apr 21, 2023

Larry J. Burgy, age 80, of Marengo, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, at his home. Services will be held at a later date. Kloster Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Larry is survived by his son, Matt Burgy; a brother Jeff Burgy; a niece Kirsten and a nephew Kyle. Larry was preceded in death...

Apr 20, 2023

Charles “Dave” Ritchie, age 79, of Marengo, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo. Graveside service and inurnment will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the Marengo Cemetery, Marengo, with Rev. Tim Miller officiating. A memorial fund has been established. Dave and his family are in the care of Kloster...