OBITUARIES

Daniel "Dan" L. Schluter

Daniel "Dan" L. Schluter

Feb 17, 2025

Daniel “Dan” L. Schluter, age 53, of Marengo, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025, at Unity Point Health in Marshalltown. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Jeff Schanbacher officiating. A memorial fund has been established.

Dan is survived by his siblings,...

Judith K. Mattan

Judith K. Mattan

Feb 13, 2025

Judith Kay (Brown) Mattan, 83, of Williamsburg, Iowa, formerly of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025, after a yearlong fight against stage IV lung cancer. A graveside service will be held on May 10, 2025, at St. Irenaeus Calvary Cemetery in Clinton, IA., at 11:30 a.m.

June L. Lowe

June L. Lowe

Feb 12, 2025

MOUNT PLEASANT- June Lowe, 98, of Mount Pleasant, formerly of Cedar Rapids and Ottumwa, died Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at the Henry County Health Center. 

June was born on September 30, 1926, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the daughter of Floyd R. and Linnie (Murphy) McDaniel. She graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1944. She continued her education at the University of Iowa,...

David E. Heaton

David E. Heaton

Feb 12, 2025

David Edward Heaton, known to most as “Dave”, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025 at Park Place in Mt. Pleasant after a brief stay and under the care of Hospice.

Born February 2, 1941, in Sigourney, Iowa to Ward V. and Jean Miles Heaton, Dave was raised in a restaurant family with arts and music plentiful. From his father he...

Bonnie Lou Hansen

Bonnie Lou Hansen

Feb 12, 2025

Bonnie Lou Hansen, age 80, of Fairfax, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wed, Feb 12th, 2025.  A visitation will be held at First Open Bible Church at 1911 E Ave, Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Sat, Feb 22nd from 9:00-11:00.  A celebration of life service will follow at 11:00 a.m. with a lunch served in the Fellowship Hall at the...

Shirley Pierce

Shirley Pierce

Feb 11, 2025

WILLIAMSBURG, Iowa -- Shirley Joan Pierce, née Lindemann, died Feb. 11, 2025, in Williamsburg, Iowa.

She was born March 6, 1934, to Frank George Lindemann and Neola Beryl Saddoris in DeWitt, Iowa, on the dining room table of her parents’ farmhouse. She attended DeWitt High School and graduated in May 1952. She attended the Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls,...

Norma Jean Vanersvelde

Norma Jean Vanersvelde

Feb 7, 2025

Norma Jean VanErsvelde, age 85 of Brooklyn, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025 at her home under Essence of Life Hospice. Funeral Mass: 11:30 A.M. Wednesday, February 12, 2025, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Brooklyn, with Father Scott Foley officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7  p.m. on Tuesday, February 11,...

John "Roger" Gritsch

John "Roger" Gritsch

Feb 7, 2025

John "Roger" Gritsch was born on September 27, 1940, on the family farm north of Brooklyn. He graduated from Brooklyn High School in 1958 and following graduation worked as a farmer most of his life and later enjoyed driving a school bus for BGM Schools. He married his high school sweetheart, Loretta Herbrandt, on July 9, 1960.

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Ruth June Roggentien

Ruth June Roggentien

Feb 7, 2025

Ruth June Roggentien, 88, passed away peacefully the morning of Friday February 7, 2025, in Marengo, IA.  A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held Sunday, March 23, 2025 from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Marengo.

Ruth was born on March 22, 1936, to George and Irna Roberts in Irving, IA. She...

Charles "Charlie" Korns

Charles "Charlie" Korns

Feb 6, 2025

Brooklyn:

Charles “Charlie” Korns, age 63 of Brooklyn, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at the Grinnell Regional Medical Center. Funeral Services will be at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, February 13, 2025, at the New Beginnings Church, Brooklyn, with Pastor Josh Gerard officiating. Burial will be in the Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery. Visitation: 11 A.M. – 1...

Shirley Steinhart

Shirley Steinhart

Feb 3, 2025

SIGOURNEY-Shirley Ann Steinhart, age 89, of Sigourney, formerly of Keswick, died Monday, February 3, 2025, at her home.

 Shirley was born May 1, 1935, in What Cheer, the daughter of Estel and Marie (Hamilton) Moore and graduated from Delta High School. On June 21, 1953, she married Harold A. Steinhart at the Sigourney United Methodist Church. The couple lived and farmed...

Eileen M. McBeth

Eileen M. McBeth

Feb 3, 2025

MOUNT PLEASANT- Eileen McBeth, 91, of Mount Pleasant, died Monday, February 3, 2025, at the Henry County Health Center.

Eileen May Schuelka McBeth was born at home outside the town of Primrose, in Lee County, Iowa, on October 18, 1933. She was the third child of five, born to John Henry Schuelka, Sr., and Grace Margaret Kemp Schuelka.

Eileen attended Donnellson Independent...

Paul C. Jones

Paul C. Jones

Feb 3, 2025

Paul C. Jones, age 83, of Brooklyn, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025, at Unity Point Health in Grinnell. Funeral service: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Grace United Methodist Church, Brooklyn with Rev. Guylain Yumba officiating. Burial will be in the Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery. Visitation: 5-7 p.m., Friday, February 7, 2025, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. Memorials...

John J. Lakose

John J. Lakose

Feb 2, 2025

John J. LaKose, age 94, of Brooklyn, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Unity Point Health in Grinnell. Funeral service: 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn, with Pastor Jane Cibula officiating. A private burial will be in the Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery. Visitation: 4-7 p.m., Monday, February 10, 2025, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn....

Valerie Lou Mattison

Valerie Lou Mattison

Feb 1, 2025

  

Williamsburg-Valerie Mattison was born November 17, 1952, in rural North English, Iowa, the daughter of Norman and Lores (Kleinmeyer) Schultz. She graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1971. She also graduated from St. Luke's School of Nursing in Davenport.  Valerie was united in marriage to Kenneth Mattison on July 28, 1973, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Williamsburg. The couple...

Howard D. Bohr

Howard D. Bohr

Jan 31, 2025

Howard Bohr, 91, of Wellman, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday January 31, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 12, 1933, on a farm south of Wellman, the son of Marvin “Bud” and Christina Bayliss Bohr. Howard was united in marriage to Shirley Ann Lyle on June 22, 1959 at St. Mary's Church in Keota.

Howard...

Dean Evans

Dean Evans

Jan 30, 2025

South English- Wilmer Dean Evans was born September 13, 1936, at home near South English, Iowa, the son of Rachel May Evans. He graduated from North English High School in 1954.While in high school Dean met the love of his life Zona Marvis Downing and they were united in marriage on July 29, 1956, at the South English Baptist Church....

Kimberly Decker

Kimberly Decker

Jan 29, 2025

Williamsburg-Kimberly Kay (Wiseman) Decker was born November 21, 1958, to Alvin and Betty Lou (Primley) Wiseman. She grew up in Millersburg and later settled in Williamsburg. She worked at Quantum Plastics in Victor. Kim enjoyed spending time with family, watching westerns and puttering around the yard. She will be remembered for being sassy, quick to laugh, big hearted and compassionate,...

David A Snakenberg

David A Snakenberg

Jan 29, 2025

SIGOURNEY-David A. Snakenberg, age 84, of Sigourney, died Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Manor House Care Center in Sigourney.

 David was born October 8, 1940, in Webster, the son of John “J.W.” and Mary (Weber) Snakenberg and graduated from Sigourney High School in 1959. A lifelong resident of Keokuk County, David worked for the Iowa Department of Transportation for 24 years,...

Jimmy "Jim" J. Vanersvelde

Jimmy "Jim" J. Vanersvelde

Jan 29, 2025

Jimmy “Jim” J. VanErsvelde, age 84, of Montezuma, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Brooklyn Community Estate. Memorial service: 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 7, 2025, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn with Father Stephen Page officiating. Private burial will be held at a later date. Visitation: 4-7 p.m., Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. In lieu...