OBITUARIES

Feb 7, 2024

Williamsburg- Donald Ray Hadenfeldt went to be with his Lord and Savior, passing away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on February 7, 2024.  Donald was born on December 11, 1938 in an ambulance on the old Coralville strip, the son of Julius (Jude) and Minnie Hadenfeldt. He graduated from Parnell High School in 1957.  After graduation,...

Feb 7, 2024

Marcella K. Shaull, age 93, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Private family graveside services will be held with Rick Sparks officiating. Burial will be in the Ladora Cemetery. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Marcella is survived by her two daughters, Cheryl Shaull and Stacy (John) Hlavacek; six grandchildren;...

Feb 4, 2024

KEOTA-Alice M. George, age 91, of Keota, died Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Halcyon House in Washington.

    Alice was born April 29, 1932, in Boone, the daughter of Burton and Alice (Moberly) Simms.  She grew up in the Brainerd, Minnesota area and graduated from Lovilia (Iowa) High School.  Alice then attended Iowa State Teacher’s College for two years and also...

Feb 4, 2024

SIGOURNEY-Marie Snakenberg, age 90, of Sigourney, died Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Manor House Care Center in Sigourney.

    Marie was born May 16, 1933, in South English, the daughter of Byron and Dorothy (Hervey) Hahn and graduated from English Valleys High School in 1950.  On March 22, 1953, she married Melbourne Snakenberg at her parents’ home.  The couple lived and...

Feb 4, 2024

KEOTA-Patrica “Patty” Horning, age 62, of Keota, died Sunday, February 4, 2024, at the Washington County Hospital.

    Patty was born November 19, 1961, in Washington, to Donald and Edna (Pacha) Sieren and graduated from Keota High School in 1980, she married Charles Rex Horning at St. Mary Catholic Church in Keota.  They started their family and worked side by side...

Feb 3, 2024

Conroy-Bridget Ann Stanerson was born March 9, 1976, the daughter of Keith and LaMar (Huedepohl) Stanerson.  She graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1994. She attended Kirkwood Community College and graduated from La James Cosmetology School in Iowa City.  Bridget was united in marriage to Theodore Schaefer on May 9, 1998, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids.  To...

Feb 3, 2024

Dennis Lee Pollock, age 74 of Oquawka, Illinois, formerly of the Brooklyn area, died Saturday, February 3, 2024 at his home in Oquawka.

Funeral Service will be held at 11:30 A.M. Monday, February 12, 2024, Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn, Iowa with Rev. Josh Gerard officiating. Visitation: 10:30 to 11:30 A.M. on Monday, February 12, 2024 prior to...

Feb 2, 2024

Arlene Jane Green, age 87, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2024, in Amana, Iowa. A private graveside service for the family will be held with Elder Peter Hoehnle officiating. Burial will be in the West Amana Cemetery, West Amana. A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Monday, February 5, 2024, at the Middle Amana Church, Middle Amana....

Jan 30, 2024

Williamsburg-Wilma Mary Harl was born May 15, 1925, in Wayne County, Iowa.  The daughter of P. Dee and Emma (Heilman) Bettis.  She graduated from Seymour High School and received her B.A. at Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri.  Wilma was united in marriage to James Arthur Harl on August 19, 1949, in Seymour.  She was an Elementary Ed teacher for...

Jan 29, 2024

Daniel Raymond Reed, 83, of South English, Iowa, passed away Monday, January 29, from cardiac arrest at Bay Area Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas. 

Daniel was born November 11, 1940, in Washington, Iowa.  He was the last child of Walter and Margaret (Hammes) Reed, and the only one born in a hospital.  He was born early enough in the day that the...

Jan 29, 2024

HARPER-Keith Bruns, age 82, of Harper, died Monday, January 29, 2024, at his home.

    Keith was born October 1, 1941, in Sigourney, to Malcolm and Bernadeen (Standfield) Bruns and attended Sigourney Schools.  He served in the United States Air Force from 1961 until 1964.  Keith married Wilma Leon.  They had three children, Bryan, Craig and Lynn and were later divorced....

Jan 29, 2024

Barry Lynn Graber, age 64, of Kalona, Iowa, entered his heavenly home on Monday, January 29, 2024, around 11:10 am. He went to be with Jesus after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, which he was diagnosed with on October 21st, 2023.  He died at home, surrounded by family who loved him. 

He was born on his father’s birthday, September 11,...

Jan 29, 2024

October 7th, 1969 - January 29th, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Ronnie Imhoff, a remarkable individual who lived life on his own terms. Ronnie battled a long illness with incredible strength and courage. He peacefully left this world in his home surrounded by the love...

Jan 28, 2024

Homestead- Darlene Lois Schwarting was born November 14, 1933, at her home in Lincoln Township, Iowa County, the daughter of Henry and Rosa (Roggentien) Brown.  She graduated from Marengo High School in 1952.  Darlene was united in marriage to Duane Schwarting on August 15, 1953, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Marengo.  They made their home near Homestead where they...

Jan 26, 2024

Marengo-Carole Rae Simmons was born April 24, 1945, in Iowa City, Iowa the daughter of Edward and Mildred (Teggatz) Lorenz.  She graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1963. Carole was united in marriage to James Simmons on May 8, 1965, in Williamsburg. Together they made their home in Iowa City and later moved to Marengo. Carole worked in Admissions at...

Jan 24, 2024

The service will be livestreamed on this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Si5hrKYIXkA

Stanley Eugene Stutzman, Frytown,  died January 24, 2024 after a short battle with a brain tumor at Halcyon House in Washington, IA at the age of 87.  He was born June 17, 1936 in Rural Kalona to parents, Ervin and Lydia (Bontrager) Stutzman.

Stan attended East Lincoln rural school.  He was united in marriage in...

Jan 22, 2024

Leo L. Rabe, age 82 of Blairstown, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024, at Compass Memorial Healthcare, Marengo. Family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, January 26, 2024, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. A memorial fund has been established.

Leo is survived...

Jan 21, 2024

Dorothy Louise Lekin was born on the family farm near North English, Iowa. She spent her childhood on the farm and walked to school at the Grant Country School. After graduating from North English High School Dorothy worked in Cedar Rapids.  She returned to North English and married Lynn Harriman.  Together they farmed, milked cows and raised their son, Terry....

Jan 20, 2024

KEOTA-Michael “Whitey” Johnson, age 56, of Keota, died Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the Keokuk County Health Center in Sigourney.

    Mike was born May 21, 1967, in Ames, to David Cottrill and Patricia (Billman) Huber and graduated from Keota High School, where he played football and baseball.  Mike lived in Keota and worked in construction, most recently for Navigate Homes...

Jan 19, 2024

Williamsburg-Leo Milton Schmidt was born January 22, 1937, at home west of Williamsburg, Iowa.  The son of Milton and Edna (Latscha) Schmidt.  He graduated from Williamsburg High School, then joined the United States Army for two years.  Leo was united in marriage to Eva Swanson on June 25, 1961 at St. John Lutheran Church near Homestead.  The couple made their...