OBITUARIES

Oct 4, 2023

 

KEOTA-Joshua Jeffrey Pappas, age 42,  of Keota, Iowa passed away Wednesday October 4, 2023 in his home.    Joshua was born and raised in Mason City, Iowa and graduated from Mason City High School in 1999.  He then attended Southeastern Community College, where he met the love of his life, Allison Hill.  They were married on July 16, 2008...

Oct 3, 2023

Kalona- Dale Allen Engel was born March 21, 1943, in Friend, Nebraska, the son of Wes and Irene (Gibson) Engel.  He graduated from Friend High School 1961. He was honored as a football all-state end in the state of Nebraska. After high school Dale graduated Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln Nebraska 1965. Dale then graduated Palmer College of Chiropractic 1969,...

Oct 3, 2023

 

Emma Mast Shetler was born November 5, 1928, in rural Kalona, IA, the daughter of Abraham and Sarah (Schrock) Mast. She died on October 3 in her home in Kalona due to complications from a fall she sustained in August.    Emma attended Middleburg School and studied at Johnstown Bible School near Holsopple, PA. She was married to Harley...

Oct 2, 2023

 

 North English- Barbara Jean Foubert was born September 26, 1940, at the family home, near Sigourney, Iowa, the daughter of Raymond and Helen (Lemon) Prather. She graduated from Sigourney High School in 1959. On May 31, 1959, Barbara was united in marriage to Harold W Foubert, south of Sigourney at the Prather home. They have lived in the North...

Oct 2, 2023

“Duce” Lynn A. Holland, age 75, of Blairstown passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, at Rose Haven Nursing Home in Marengo after a long courageous battle with cancer. A private family graveside service will be held. In Duce’s honor please dress in casual attire and wear a ballcap. A celebration of life will be held for Duce in March...

Sep 30, 2023

William Loren Geary, Sr. age 84, of Marengo, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023, at his home. A private family gathering was held Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Military honors were conducted by the U.S. Navy Honor Guard and the Marengo American Legion Post #76. Memorials may be contributed in William’s name, to Safe Haven...

Sep 29, 2023

 

HEDRICK-Dan Dwaine “Moose” Hedlund, age 71, of Hedrick, died Friday, September 29, 2023, at his home.    Dan was born October 1, 1951, in Ottumwa, to Ross and Mildred (Phillips) Hedlund and graduated from Hedrick High School.  He was a self-taught steel guitar player, playing in many bands and traveling throughout the Midwest playing with various artists.  In addition...

Sep 29, 2023

  MOUNT PLEASANT - Vicky Mehaffy, 68, of Mount Pleasant, died Friday, September 29, 2023, at Savannah Heights in Mount Pleasant.

Vicky was born April 16, 1955, in Oakland, California, the daughter of Rodney and Darlene (Alter) Mehaffy. The Mehaffy family moved to Mount Pleasant when Vicky was young. She attended Lincoln Elementary and Hope Haven. Vicky enjoyed playing cards,...

Sep 29, 2023

 

Williamsburg-John “Jack” D. Tiernan was born February 15, 1931, on a farm 3 miles west of Parnell.  The son of Clarence and Mildred (Mason) Tiernan.  He graduated from Parnell High School in 1949.  Jack enlisted in the United States Army in July of 1949, serving 20 years.  Jack was united in marriage to Barbara Anne Morton on November 1,...

Sep 27, 2023

 

Wellman- James D. Wilson was born November 11, 1947, in Macon County, Missouri, the son of Everett and Wanda (McFarland) Wilson. James graduated from high school before joining the Army in 1970. James worked at Oral B for 27 years before retiring. He was united in marriage to Carol on August 23,1991. James enjoyed watching Walker Texas Rangers and...

Sep 26, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT- Mary Ann McCormick, 95, of Mount Pleasant, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Addington Place in Mount Pleasant. 

Mary Ann Catherine McKeever McCormick was born September 8, 1928, in Fort Madison, Iowa, the daughter of Oscar Patrick McKeever and Dorothy Ann Muerhoff McKeever. She married Miles “Gene” McCormick of Mount Pleasant, on November 24, 1956, at Sacred Heart...

Sep 26, 2023

 

NORTH ENGLISH-Sandra Sue Clawson-Gilmore, age 83, of North English, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Manor House Care Center in Sigourney.    Sandra was born July 18, 1940, in Sigourney, to Glenn and Dorothy (Bailey) Finch and graduated from Sigourney High School in 1958.  On February 7, 1959, she married Billie Joe Clawson in Sigourney.  Sandra worked in the...

Sep 26, 2023

Michael L. “Mike” Becker, age 71 of Bertram, formerly of Marengo, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at his home. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 P.M. Friday, September 29, 2023 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, September 30, 2023, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, with Pastor Tim Miller officiating.  Military...

Sep 24, 2023

 

WAYLAND - Lucille Elizabeth (Roth) Swartzendruber was born on May 25, 1929 in the family home near Wayland, Iowa and died on September 24, 2023 at Schowalter Villa, Hesston, Kansas. Lucille was the 9th child of Ben R. and Mary Roth. She attended the country school located in the Roth neighborhood, known as Douglas and from there, graduated from...

Sep 24, 2023

 

TIFFIN-Brittany Rae Syndergaard, age 32, of Tiffin, formerly of Keota, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at her home in Tiffin.    Brittany was born January 1, 1991, in Iowa City, the daughter of Kelly Mousel.  She graduated from Keota High School in 2009 and Capri College of Cosmetology.  On June 16, 2018, she...

Sep 20, 2023

 

Webster- Gary Jack Winegarden was born March 8, 1946, in Sigourney, Iowa the son of Vernon Schilling & Susie Lucille (Hudson) Winegarden. He graduated from English Valleys High School in 1964 and later attended art school. On March 8, 1971, Jack was united in marriage to Pamela K Pfannebecker at the Keswick Methodist Church. Together with their son Damon,...

Sep 18, 2023

Julia D. Foster, age 71, of Marengo, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023, at St. Luke’s Unity Point Hospice, in Cedar Rapids, after a courageous journey with small cell carcinoma. A memorial service will be held at 10:15 a.m., Saturday, September 23, 2023 at First United Methodist Church, in Marengo, with Rev. Joseph Blay officiating. Burial will...

Sep 17, 2023

 

Wellman- Nancy Simpson was born Tuesday, July, 24, 1951 in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Leland H. And Leta I. (Holeton) Aggson. Nancy graduated from English Valley High School with the class of 1970. She worked at Caseys gas station for 21 years making donuts. Nancy was blessed with two daughters Stacy and Alyssa. She lived in the...

Sep 17, 2023

Pamela (Pam) Jane Benishek, age 67, of Brooklyn, Iowa, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, September 17, 2023.

Pamela Jane Kriegel was born on April 26, 1956, in Grinnell, Iowa, to parents, Bernard and Delores Kriegel. She received her education at HLV Schools, graduating with the class of 1974. Pam started...

Sep 14, 2023

 

Wellman-Donald Loyd McCormick was born 30 July 1931 in Utleyville, Colorado. The son of Raymond Loyd McCormick and Kate Fern (Hedgecoke) McCormick. Don worked for the Dept. of Motor Vehicles in Los Angeles for 16 years. Don married Mary Louise Bower on 8 Nov 1958 in South Gate, CA. He was sent to co-pastor a church in Edmonton, AB...