OBITUARIES

Aug 13, 2023

Williamsburg-Bob D. Mikelson was born October 28, 1937, in Clarion, Iowa, the son of Le Roy and Gladys (Doctor) Mikelson.  He graduated from Perry High School in 1955.  He served in the United States Air Force.

   He worked as a hog buyer for Oscar Mayer and Land-O-Lakes retiring in 2002.  He has lived in Perry, Webster City, Ames and...

Aug 13, 2023

KEOTA-Margaret Ann Bermel, age 83, of Keota, died Sunday, August 13, 2023, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, due to complications from a fall.

    Margaret was born September 23, 1939, in Mason City, Iowa, to Harold and Carlotta (Pitzenberger) Hutchison, Sr.  She graduated from Holy Family High School and received her RN at Mercy...

Aug 12, 2023

 

SOUTH ENGLISH-Daniel Kevin Morrison, 66,  passed away peacefully on August 12th, at his home outside of South English surrounded by his family after a long fight against Parkinson’s.  The disease robbed his ability to farm in recent years so his family is happy to know that he is now farming the fields of heaven and climbing in and out...

Aug 11, 2023

 

Kalona- James Lee Davison was born November 17, 1935, in Wayland, Iowa the son of Homer and Addie (Neff) Davison. He was united to his high school sweetheart Patricia Ann Bower on June 7, 1957, in Washington. Jim went on to barber school and then was a barber for many years in Sigourney and Washington before starting Davison Painting...

Aug 10, 2023

 

Williamsburg- Joseph William Menary, age 93, was born August 30, 1929 in Williamsburg, Iowa to William and Helen (Johnson) Menary.   He passed away August 10, 2023 at Highland Ridge Care Center in Williamsburg surrounded by his family.   Joe is survived by his wife of 72 years Eunice of Williamsburg, four children Linda (Rick) Eggleston of Sun City...

Aug 9, 2023

Walford- Betty Nell Smith was born November 23, 1933 in Harper, Iowa,  the daughter of Harold and Adella (Fry) Reinert.  She graduated from Webster High School in 1952. On August 8, 1954 Betty was united in marriage to Richard E. Smith at the North English Christian Church, North English. They lived in Webster and in 1997 moved to Walford. Betty...

Aug 7, 2023

Diana Wiebold of Cedar Rapids, Iowa passed away peacefully on Monday, August 7, 2023. She was 74 years old on the day of her passing. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, Iowa, with Rev. Gary Sears officiating. Family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m., until service...

Aug 4, 2023

Ella Lillian Agee Cronbaugh’s soul returned peacefully to her Creator the afternoon of August 4, 2023. At the time of her death she was independent, quick-witted and had a closet of clothes with rhinestones to match her sparkling personality. She was always ready to jump in the car to go wherever. Ella unfailingly supported all of her families’ activities...

Aug 1, 2023

Linda W. Goad, age 81 of Marion, formerly of Marengo, passed away on August 1, 2023, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, August 9 th , 2023, at the First United Methodist Church, Marengo, with Pastor Becky High officiating.

Visitation will be held at Kloster Funeral Home 4-7...

Jul 31, 2023

Williamsburg-Dwight Stewart Winborn was born March 21, 1955, in Red Oak, Iowa, the son of Karl and Solveig (Waugen) Winborn. His education includes degrees from Williamsburg High School, a BA in Business Administration from the University of Iowa, and a BS in Nuclear Medicine from Weber State University. Dwight worked as a paramedic, radiologist and a teacher, eventually retiring in...

Jul 29, 2023

 

KEOTA-Christie Lynn Romoser, age 72, of Keota, died Saturday, July 29, 2023, at her home.    Christie was born June 14, 1951, in Rock Island, Illinois, to Walter and Ellen (Lerdall) Tollenaer.  As a child she moved with her family to Arapaho, Nebraska, then to Eustice, Nebraska, where she graduated from High School.  In 1969, Christie married Gary Darnall...

Jul 27, 2023

Steven R. Thompson, age 72, of Brooklyn, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family. A graveside, memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Ivy Hill Cemetery, Malcom, with Rev. Calvin Turner officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at...

Jul 24, 2023

 

KEOTA-Shirley May Duncan Mills, age 96, of Keota, died Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.    Shirley was born May 2, 1927, in Columbus Junction, Iowa, to Gerald and Mary (Daniel) Duncan.  She grew up in Washington and graduated from Washington High School before taking one year of cosmetology training.  On August 24, 1952,...

Jul 24, 2023

Williamsburg-Gerald Fredrick Schwarting was born April 21, 1942, near South Amana, Iowa, the son of Vernon and Johanna (Sandersfeld) Schwarting.  He attended St. John Lutheran School and graduated from Williamsburg High School. Gerald was united in marriage to Karen Fay Wardenburg on July 20th, 1963. He worked at Square D in Cedar Rapids as a quality controller for 42 years. ...

Jul 24, 2023

 

 

SIGOURNEY-Linda Sue Tygart of Sigourney passed away on July 24, 2023, at Keokuk County Health Center.     Born on August 12, 1944, in Sigourney, Iowa, to Eldon and Margaret (Rexroth) Walther, Linda will be remembered for the love and light she brought to those who knew her.  She graduated from Sigourney High School in 1962, and earned a...

Jul 15, 2023

Wellman- Michael “Mike” John Durian was born December 13, 1958, in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Howard “Hoddy” and Clarabelle Ann (Kaska) Durian. He graduated from Mid-Prairie High School in 1977. Mike was united in marriage to Candie Cool in 1999 and to this union they were blessed with their daughter, Victoria. They were later divorced.  Mike worked for...

Jul 11, 2023

Williamsburg - David Paul Kozishek passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa, at the age of 87 years.

          David Paul Kozishek was born April 28, 1936, in Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of James and Elenora (Hradek) Kozishek.  He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1954. David served in the...

Jul 10, 2023

Madeline Marie Hatter Sanders, of Dallas, Texas, died Monday, July 10, after a lifevery well lived, full of elegance, laughs, and travel always surrounded by thepeople and pets she loved. She was born in Iowa County, Iowa, on December 2,1926, and raised in nearby Marengo, Iowa. Of that, she was always proud.

Madeline was preceded in death by her husband,...

Jul 10, 2023

Joyce E. Stangland, age 94, of Williamsburg, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023, at Highland Ridge Care Center, Williamsburg. Graveside service and interment will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 15, 2023 at First Lutheran Cemetery, rural Conroy with Rev. Zachary Bey officiating. Memorials may be contributed to: Shriners Hospitals for Children , Attn: Shriners Hospitals...

Jul 9, 2023

 

Williamsburg-Tamara Marie Schwendinger was born May 9, 1959, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and is the daughter of Wayne and Rose (Parson) Blount.  She graduated from Amana High School and attended University of Northern Iowa, then completed her college degree in Graphic Arts at Kirkwood Community College.  Tamara was united in marriage to David Carl Schwendinger on November 24, 1979...