OBITUARIES

Oct 2, 2023

 

 North English- Barbara Jean Foubert was born September 26, 1940, at the family home, near Sigourney, Iowa, the daughter of Raymond and Helen (Lemon) Prather. She graduated from Sigourney High School in 1959. On May 31, 1959, Barbara was united in marriage to Harold W Foubert, south of Sigourney at the Prather home. They have lived in the North...

Oct 2, 2023

“Duce” Lynn A. Holland, age 75, of Blairstown passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, at Rose Haven Nursing Home in Marengo after a long courageous battle with cancer. A private family graveside service will be held. In Duce’s honor please dress in casual attire and wear a ballcap. A celebration of life will be held for Duce in March...

Sep 30, 2023

William Loren Geary, Sr. age 84, of Marengo, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023, at his home. A private family gathering was held Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Military honors were conducted by the U.S. Navy Honor Guard and the Marengo American Legion Post #76. Memorials may be contributed in William’s name, to Safe Haven...

Sep 29, 2023

 

HEDRICK-Dan Dwaine “Moose” Hedlund, age 71, of Hedrick, died Friday, September 29, 2023, at his home.    Dan was born October 1, 1951, in Ottumwa, to Ross and Mildred (Phillips) Hedlund and graduated from Hedrick High School.  He was a self-taught steel guitar player, playing in many bands and traveling throughout the Midwest playing with various artists.  In addition...

Sep 29, 2023

 

Williamsburg-John “Jack” D. Tiernan was born February 15, 1931, on a farm 3 miles west of Parnell.  The son of Clarence and Mildred (Mason) Tiernan.  He graduated from Parnell High School in 1949.  Jack enlisted in the United States Army in July of 1949, serving 20 years.  Jack was united in marriage to Barbara Anne Morton on November 1,...

Sep 27, 2023

 

Wellman- James D. Wilson was born November 11, 1947, in Macon County, Missouri, the son of Everett and Wanda (McFarland) Wilson. James graduated from high school before joining the Army in 1970. James worked at Oral B for 27 years before retiring. He was united in marriage to Carol on August 23,1991. James enjoyed watching Walker Texas Rangers and...

Sep 26, 2023

 

NORTH ENGLISH-Sandra Sue Clawson-Gilmore, age 83, of North English, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Manor House Care Center in Sigourney.    Sandra was born July 18, 1940, in Sigourney, to Glenn and Dorothy (Bailey) Finch and graduated from Sigourney High School in 1958.  On February 7, 1959, she married Billie Joe Clawson in Sigourney.  Sandra worked in the...

Sep 26, 2023

Michael L. “Mike” Becker, age 71 of Bertram, formerly of Marengo, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at his home. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 P.M. Friday, September 29, 2023 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, September 30, 2023, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, with Pastor Tim Miller officiating.  Military...

Sep 24, 2023

 

TIFFIN-Brittany Rae Syndergaard, age 32, of Tiffin, formerly of Keota, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at her home in Tiffin.    Brittany was born January 1, 1991, in Iowa City, the daughter of Kelly Mousel.  She graduated from Keota High School in 2009 and Capri College of Cosmetology.  On June 16, 2018, she...

Sep 20, 2023

 

Webster- Gary Jack Winegarden was born March 8, 1946, in Sigourney, Iowa the son of Vernon Schilling & Susie Lucille (Hudson) Winegarden. He graduated from English Valleys High School in 1964 and later attended art school. On March 8, 1971, Jack was united in marriage to Pamela K Pfannebecker at the Keswick Methodist Church. Together with their son Damon,...

Sep 18, 2023

Julia D. Foster, age 71, of Marengo, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023, at St. Luke’s Unity Point Hospice, in Cedar Rapids, after a courageous journey with small cell carcinoma. A memorial service will be held at 10:15 a.m., Saturday, September 23, 2023 at First United Methodist Church, in Marengo, with Rev. Joseph Blay officiating. Burial will...

Sep 17, 2023

 

Wellman- Nancy Simpson was born Tuesday, July, 24, 1951 in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Leland H. And Leta I. (Holeton) Aggson. Nancy graduated from English Valley High School with the class of 1970. She worked at Caseys gas station for 21 years making donuts. Nancy was blessed with two daughters Stacy and Alyssa. She lived in the...

Sep 17, 2023

Pamela (Pam) Jane Benishek, age 67, of Brooklyn, Iowa, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, September 17, 2023.

Pamela Jane Kriegel was born on April 26, 1956, in Grinnell, Iowa, to parents, Bernard and Delores Kriegel. She received her education at HLV Schools, graduating with the class of 1974. Pam started...

Sep 14, 2023

 

Wellman-Donald Loyd McCormick was born 30 July 1931 in Utleyville, Colorado. The son of Raymond Loyd McCormick and Kate Fern (Hedgecoke) McCormick. Don worked for the Dept. of Motor Vehicles in Los Angeles for 16 years. Don married Mary Louise Bower on 8 Nov 1958 in South Gate, CA. He was sent to co-pastor a church in Edmonton, AB...

Sep 14, 2023

Wellman- Carolyn Cozette (Wirtz) Millice was born March 9, 1939, in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of  Dr. R.W. and Pauline (Parry) Wirtz. Carolyn graduated from Mid-Prairie High School in 1958, following graduation Carolyn married her high school sweetheart James Dennis Millice on October 15, 1961, in Washington, Iowa. She attended Paris Beauty School in Cedar Rapids. Carolyn was a...

Sep 12, 2023

 

KEOTA-Donald F. Bermel, age 84, of Keota, died suddenly Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at his home.    Don was born May 16, 1939, in Washington, Iowa, the son of Lawrence and Edith (Smith) Bermel.  He graduated from Keota High School and attended the University of Iowa for one year.  On September 10, 1960, he married Margaret Hutchison in Mason...

Sep 10, 2023

 

Coralville- Rose Louise Cheney was born December 2, 1945, in Sigourney, Iowa. She was a daughter of Leonard William and Velma Louise (Campbell) Hubbell. She attended school at North English, Millersburg and graduated from Iowa Mennonite School near Kalona. On June 5, 1966, Rose was united in marriage to Larry Leroy Cheney at the North English Christian Church. They...

Sep 8, 2023

 

Joyce (Miller) Denslow passed away peacefully on September 8, 2023, at the age of 92.  She was born Mildred Joyce Miller in North English on August 10, 1931 to Lawrence and Elizabeth (Kimmel) Miller, joining her two older siblings, Larry and Betty. She had many far-flung adventures in her life, but always cherished growing up in a small Iowa...

Sep 8, 2023

 

Kalona-Gordon K. Miller was born November 30, 1937, in rural Johnson, County, Iowa.  The son of Emery B. and Mary Edna (Shetler) Miller.  Gordon was united in marriage to Iva Virginia Overholt on June 17, 1961 in Hartville, Ohio.  He was a life long farmer, he also raised German Shepherd Dogs, and drove for the Amish.  Gordon accepted Christ...

Sep 7, 2023

 

 

Mr. Xen A. Stoner, 95, formerly of Keota, Iowa, and Bemidji, Minnesota, peacefully passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Phoenix, Arizona. Xen leaves behind his wife of 19 years, Mary Marlene “Mimi” Stoutner, along with step children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, in addition to nieces, nephews, cousins, and scores of friends.

Xen was born in What Cheer,...