OBITUARIES

Martin "M.J." Martinson

Jan 14, 2023

Martin J. Martinson, age 47, of Williamsburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, with his wife Jen by his side. Memorial service: 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 27, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Conroy, with Rev. Gary Sears officiating. Family will receive friends from Noon until 7:00 p.m., on Thursday,...

Rick W Ayers

Jan 13, 2023

 

 

North English- Rick Wayne Ayers was born June 2, 1954, in Davenport, Iowa, the son of Robert Lee & Alice Josephine (Moore) Ayers. He graduated from North English High School in 1973. On February 5, 1972, Rick was united in marriage to Mary Lu Johnston at St. Joseph Catholic Church in North English. He owned and operated Rick...

Seth Richardson

Jan 13, 2023

 

KEOTA-Seth Richardson passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on January 13, 2023.  He died from complications of strokes.    Seth Michael Richardson was born March 17, 1978, in Iowa City, to Randy and Linda (Redlinger) Richardson.  He graduated from Keota High School and went on to receive an Associates degree at Muscatine Community College and...

Burton Harris Behrens

Jan 13, 2023

Burton Behrens, age 95, of Marengo, passed away Saturday, January 13th at Rose Haven Nursing Home in Marengo, Iowa. There are no services scheduled at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Compass Memorial Hospital Emergency Care Department in his name.

He was born on May 31, 1922, in Albert City, Iowa to...

Kerm Shettler

Jan 12, 2023

 

 

SIGOURNEY-Kermith “Kerm” Earl Shettler, age 78, of Sigourney, died Thursday, January 12, 2023, at the Keokuk County Health Center in Sigourney.

            Kerm was born August 28, 1944, in Iowa City, to Earl “Dick” and Mary (Slaubaugh) Shettler and graduated from English Valleys High School in 1963.  He then served in the United States Army during the Vietnam...

Joan M. Miller

Jan 9, 2023

Wellman-Joan Mildred Miller of Wellman was born July 27, 1932 in Washington, Iowa, the daughter of Lester Earl and Blanche Esther (Graham) Small.  She graduated from Wellman High School.  Joan was united in marriage to Paul E. Miller on March 11, 1950 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa.  They were blessed with 72 years of marriage.  Joan was...

Wesley Showman

Jan 9, 2023

 

South English- Wesley Showman was born January 10, 1944 in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Ray and Masie (Cox) Showman. He attended school at Martinsburg. Wes was united in marriage to Lois Biwer on July 18, 1981 in South English. Wes worked at Amana Refrigeration for over 36 years, retiring in 2004. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening....

Dylan J. Penning

Jan 9, 2023

Dylan J. Penning, age 16, of Marengo, passed away at his home on Monday, January 9, 2023. Funeral service: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 14, 2023, at the Iowa Valley High School with Rev. Anni Thorn officiating. Burial will be at Mound Cemetery, Watkins. Visitation: 3-7 p.m., Friday, January 13, 2023, at Iowa Valley High School. In lieu of flowers...

Sally I. Blackmon

Jan 5, 2023

Iowa City-Sally Idessa Blackmon was born on October 20, 1939, in Columbia, South Carolina. The daughter of Waddy James Alexander Blackmon and Idessa Edna (Newman) Blackmon, she grew up in Columbia and conquered the social scene with beauty titles, including May Queen in 1959 when she was a student Saint Mary’s Junior College in Raleigh, North Carolina. As she grew...

Judith Loretta Brenneman

Jan 2, 2023

Parnell- Judith L. Brenneman of Parnell was born February 23, 1943, in North English, the daughter of Carl B. and Velva (Summit) Johnson . She graduated from Williamsburg High School. Judith was united in marriage to Duane Brenneman on June 3, 1961 in Parnell. Judith was a homemaker along with a few other jobs. She enjoyed playing piano, singing, cooking,...

Frank William Schroeder

Jan 1, 2023

Wellman-Frank William Schroeder was born May 9, 1942 in Wellman, Iowa, the son of Adolph and Marjorie (Evans) Schroeder.  He graduated from Wellman High School with the class of 1960.  Frank was a stock manager at JC Penny’s in Iowa City for 34 years.  He was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church in Wellman. Frank died Sunday, January...

John Henry Beachy

Dec 30, 2022

Riverside- John Henry Beachy was born Dec. 5, 1935, to Jonas and Leah (Mast) Beachy in Hicksville, OH. John was baptized upon his confession of faith in his youth. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church and remained faithful until his death. John passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022, at the age of 87 years, 25...

Vivian Troyer

Dec 28, 2022

Wellman-Vivian Mae Troyer was born June 29, 1928, in Dalton, Ohio, the daughter of Daniel J. and Lina (Amstutz) Eberly. Vivian was raised in Ohio before moving to Iowa in 1951. On August 23, 1953, Vivian was united in marriage to Wilber Troyer in Dalton, Ohio.  She was a homemaker. Vivian was a member of the Wellman Mennonite Church.  She...

Lori Banes

Dec 28, 2022

WILLIAMSBURG- Lori Ann Banes was born February 7, 1963, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, the daughter of Garry and Judy (Moorman) Thompson. She graduated from Cedar Falls High School. On September 5, 2001 Lori was united in marriage to Jeffrey Lee Banes in Las Vegas, Nevada. She worked at Farmers Trust and Savings Bank in Williamsburg, WRH in Homestead and Rinderkencht...

David Irvin Burgy

Dec 28, 2022

David I. Burgy, age 77, of South Amana, passed away at his home on December 28, 2022. Memorial service: 2:00 P.M., Monday, January 2, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Conroy with Rev. Gary Sears officiating. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 P.M., Monday, January 2, 2023, at...