OBITUARIES

Mary B. Ball

Mary B. Ball

Apr 14, 2023

Kalona- Mary Beth Ball was born October 20th,1960, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, the daughter of Paul and Florence (Kimmel) White. Mary was the sixth of seven children and grew up in Coralville, Iowa. Mary attended West High School in Iowa City, and furthered her education at Kirkwood Community College. Mary was employed at UIHC in the Neurology Department...

Jr Kahler

Jr Kahler

Apr 14, 2023

JR Kahler age 46, of Victor, formerly of Marengo passed away Friday, April 14, 2023, at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, of complications after a short battle with B-cell non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m., Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. No services, a private family inurnment will take place at a later...

Thomas H. "Tom" Uthoff

Thomas H. "Tom" Uthoff

Apr 13, 2023

Thomas H. “Tom” Uthoff, age 71, of Marengo, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, April 13, 2023. A graveside service and interment will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Lenox Cemetery, in rural Amana, with his cousin, Morris Denson officiating. Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, April 17, 2023 at Kloster Funeral Home,...

Mary Lou Miller

Mary Lou Miller

Apr 9, 2023

Mary Lou (Overholt) Miller, age 62, of Millersburg, IN died on April 9, 2023, in Wellman, IA. Mary Lou was born February 2, 1961 in Perkasie, PA to Lester and Mary Emma (Rush) Overholt. She graduated from Christopher Dock Menn. H.S. located in Lansdale, PA and then Goshen College in Goshen, IN, in April 1983. Mary Lou was united in marriage...

Jean Wright

Jean Wright

Apr 8, 2023

 

KEOTA- Jean Wright, age 86, of Keota, died Saturday, April 8, 2023, at the Washington County Hospital in Washington.    Jean was born June 9, 1936, in Haskins, Iowa, the daughter of Erwin and Helen (Watkins) Koenig.  She attended country school in Washington County and graduated from Washington High School in 1954.  She then worked as a nurse’s aide...

Jeffrey "Duke" Charles Townsend

Jeffrey "Duke" Charles Townsend

Apr 7, 2023

 

Cedar Rapids- Jeffrey “Duke” Charles Townsend, was born in Cedar Rapids Iowa, June 14, 1960, the son of Willis Wyatt and Norma Jean (Waters) Townsend. He grew up in the Springville area and graduated from Springville High School. Duke worked at ADM for over 25 years. On May 15, 1998, Duke was united in marriage to Katherine Ann Gorsh...

Marylin Armstrong

Marylin Armstrong

Apr 6, 2023

Williamsburg-Marylin Fay Armstrong peacefully passed away after a short illness on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Highland Ridge Care Center in Williamsburg, Iowa at age 90. She was born in Bloomington, Illinois on February 26, 1933, the daughter of Edna Spaid and Ralph Ellis. She was raised by Edna and her second husband, Roy Zook, Sr. Marylin lived her life...

Barry Mike Blaylock

Barry Mike Blaylock

Apr 6, 2023

 

 

North English- Barry Mike Blaylock was born January 30, 1947 on the family farm near Kinross, Iowa. He was a twin son of Marvin Franklin & Jessie Irene (Edmundson) Blaylock. He grew up in the Kinross area and graduated from English Valleys High School in 1965.  Mike served in the US Army during Vietnam. On July 3, 1981,...

Iva V Miller

Iva V Miller

Apr 3, 2023

Iva Virginia (Overholt) Miller was born August 10th, 1937 in Princess Anne, Virginia, the daughter of Jerome and Rebecca (Lapp) Overholt. On June 17th, 1961 she was united in marriage to Gordon Miller. She met her husband doing VS work at a nursing home in El Dorado, AR. In her early years, she sang with the Hartville Singers touring the...

Edna Mae Litwiller

Edna Mae Litwiller

Mar 31, 2023

Edna Mae Litwiller 1936 – 2023

Edna (Eddie) Mae Litwiller of Williamsburg was born March 19, 1936, in Mechanicsburg, PA, the daughter of James and Mary Ella (Kauffman) Hertzler. She received her BSN at Goshen College and later her MED at Penn State University. Eddie worked as a registered nurse in various communities and concluded her career as Director of...

Milton Thomas Schmida

Milton Thomas Schmida

Mar 31, 2023

Wellman - Milton Thomas Schmida, 89, died on March 31, 2023, with his wife of 64 years and family at his side. 

Milton was born on March 20, 1934, in Letcher, South Dakota, the son of Thomas and Louise (Swedensky) Schmida. He graduated high school from Notre Dame Academy in Mitchell, SD.  After graduation, Milton joined the United States Navy...

Ellen Miller

Ellen Miller

Mar 31, 2023

Kalona-Ellen Bernice Miller was born April 27, 1942, in rural Kalona, Iowa, the daughter of Chris M. and Esther(Gingerich) Miller. She attended Pleasant Hill School in rural Kalona and American Home School.  Ellen was baptized in her youth, upon her confession of faith. She became a member of the Fairview Mennonite Church in 1984. Ellen worked for Oaknoll Retirement Home...

Marilyn Lee Heitman

Marilyn Lee Heitman

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....

Debra Kay Jones

Debra Kay Jones

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...

Nick Bombei

Nick Bombei

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...

Elizabeth A. Brandon

Elizabeth A. Brandon

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...

Sharon Cowden

Sharon Cowden

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...

Libbie Ann Krug

Libbie Ann Krug

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...

Rebecca Sue Hoff

Rebecca Sue Hoff

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,...

Norma Lee McKain

Norma Lee McKain

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,...