OBITUARIES

Mar 31, 2023

 

Williamsburg—Marilyn Lee Heitman was born June 9, 1937, in Le Mars, Iowa, the daughter of Ralph and Mildred (Phillips) Gabel. She attended country school in Plymouth County, graduated from Le Mars High School and attended Iowa State College in Ames. Marilyn was united in marriage to Myron Heitman on March 22, 1958, at Adaville Church in Plymouth County, Iowa....

Mar 30, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT- Steven R. Vogeler, 71, of Mount Pleasant, died Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.

Steven was born July 9, 1951, in Cedar Rapids, the son of George and Audrey (Goodall) Vogeler. He graduated from Central City High School in 1970. Steven served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War....

Mar 30, 2023

 

Williamsburg-Debra Kay Jones was born February 26, 1954, in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Dale and Edna (Tuttle) Maudlin.  She graduated from Williamsburg High School and Mount Mercy College in Cedar Rapids.  Debra was united in marriage to Richard Jones on November 9, 1996, in Williamsburg.                     She was a Registered Nurse and has worked at Northwestern Hospital, University...

Mar 27, 2023

 

KEOTA-Nicholas Bombei, age 62, of Keota, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023, at his home.    Nick was born December 27, 1960, in Washington, Iowa, to Herbert and Loretta (Heisdorffer) Bombei and graduated from Keota High School in 1979.  He then worked as a welder for Ray-Man in Keota for several years.  Nick enjoyed fishing, hunting, mushrooming and hanging...

Mar 27, 2023

Elizabeth A. Brandon, age 84, of Marengo, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023, at Belle Plaine Specialty Care. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, with Pastor Tim Miller officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery, Marengo. Visitation: 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A...

Mar 27, 2023

Sharon L. Cowden, age 78, of Keystone, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023 at the Keystone Care Center, Keystone, Iowa. Funeral service: 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, with Pastor Mike Stombaugh officiating. Visitation: 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo . A memorial fund has been established...

Mar 26, 2023

Libbie Ann Krug, age 100, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Lakeview Village, in Amana. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 6, 2023, at St. Stephen’s Cemetery, Atkins, with Rev. Jeff Schanbacher officiating. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is assisting the family with...

Mar 24, 2023

 

North English- Rebecca Sue Hoff was born July 31, 1962 in Des Moines, Iowa, a daughter of Sylvester Joseph & Carol May (Goslin) Hoff. She graduated from Springdale High School. She worked in a veterinary office for a number of years and also worked in the construction field. She enjoyed traveling and spending time outdoors. Becky died on Friday,...

Mar 23, 2023

Marengo-Norma Lee McKain was born January 9,1937, in Newton, Iowa, the daughter of  Leland and Beatrice (Brantner) Hunter. She graduated from What Cheer High School. Norma was a waitress and a cook before she retired after 20 years from Williamsburg Manufacturing Plant. Norma married Donald Eugene McKain on July 13,1957 and together they proceeded to have 3 sons Steven Jay,...

Mar 21, 2023

 

SIGOURNEY-Bobby Don Castleberry, age 81, of Sigourney, died Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Manor House Care Center in Sigourney.    Bobby was born January 1, 1942, in Dale, Texas, to Everett and Mary Elsie (Quicksawl) Castleberry and graduated from high school there.  Bobby worked at an auto parts store, ran the Alamo Drag Strip and worked on oil rigs...

Mar 21, 2023

Caroline A. Ellis, age 95, of Brooklyn, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Brooklyn Community Estate, Brooklyn. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 27, 2023, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn, with Rev. Dorothy Banzhaf officiating. Visitation: 10:00 a.m., until service time at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 27, 2023, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. Interment will be in the...

Mar 19, 2023

Ruth Argean Janey went to meet Jesus on March 19, 2023, at the age of 92. She was a lovely woman with an infectious laugh whose artistic success with oils and watercolors adorns the walls of many homes in Eastern Iowa, as well those of her family and friends. She showed great resilience throughout her life bouncing back from...

Mar 18, 2023

Kalona-Alta M Troyer passed away Saturday, March 18 at Pleasantview Home in Kalona, Iowa. She was 95 years old. Alta was born September 27, 1927 in Shickley, Nebraska – the 9th child of Lloyd and Emma (Kennel) Troyer. In 1940, at age 12, Alta moved with her family from their farm in Shickley, Nebraska to a farm in rural Wellman,...

Mar 13, 2023

Henry Carl Schuerer, age 35, passed away in his home and entered into the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ on March 13, 2023.  Jesus came into Henry's heart at the age of 6 and baptized into the faith at 13. Henry knows the way. But the world fed him a lie. He has been freed into the arms...

Mar 13, 2023

Marlene H. Miller, age 90 of Marengo passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023. A private graveside service and burial will be held at the Marengo Cemetery with Rev. Andrew Gray officiating. Kloster Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements,

She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph. She is survived by her children Gary...

Mar 12, 2023

Williamsburg-Donald Lynn Kirkpatrick passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Mountain Vista Medical Center in Mesa, AZ, at the age of 81.

    Donald Lynn Kirkpatrick was born May 28, 1941 in Washington, Iowa, the son of Homer and Dorotha (Long) Kirkpatrick.  He graduated from English Valley High School, North English in 1958 and Parsons College, Fairfield in...

Mar 12, 2023

 

North English- Dallas Owen Zimmerman was born July 28, 1957, in Corydon, Iowa, the son of Carol F and Betty (McKee) Zimmerman. Dallas moved with his family from Seymour, Iowa to North English at the age of 2 years old. He attended English Valleys schools and graduated in 1975. Dallas moved to the Cedar Rapids area and attended Kirkwood...

Mar 10, 2023

Iowa City- Brina Anderson Yoder was born March 1, 2000, in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Brianna Yoder. She graduated from West High School in Iowa City. Brina worked at Menards, Culvers, and other local restaurant and was also a Door Dash driver. Brina was a talented young lady when it came to art, especially drawing; she enjoyed getting...

Mar 10, 2023

Helen F. Donohoe, age 82, of Parnell, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023 at the English Valley Care Center, North English. Memorial service: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, North English, with Father David Wilkening officiating. Family will receive family and friends from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at St. Joseph’s...

Mar 9, 2023

Lorrie M. Bruner, age 56, of Middle Amana, passed away peacefully, at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Funeral service: 10:00 A.M., Monday, March 13, 2023, at the United Methodist Church, Oxford, with Pastor Terry Beltz officiating. Visitation will be 3 to 7 P.M., Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the United Methodist Church,...