OBITUARIES

Dec 27, 2022

Patricia (Patty) Ferreira, age 61, of Williamsburg, died Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at her home. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, rural Victor, with Pastor Stuart Rethwisch officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, January 2, 2023 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A memorial...

Dec 26, 2022

 

Kalona-Martha Amanda Helmuth was born February 21, 1934 to Samuel G. and Elizabeth (Otto) Hochstedler, near Kalona, Iowa.  She was 1 of 14 children, and attended West Lincoln School. In her youth she accepted Jesus as her Savior, and was baptized.  Martha was united in marriage to Christian J. Helmuth on June 6, 1954 at Fairview Mennonite Church. To...

Dec 26, 2022

 

Kalona-Alta Jean Yoder was born July 24, 1939, in rural Kalona, Iowa.  The daughter of Lloyd and Clarissa (Hochstedler) Yoder.  She attended East Lincoln School.  In her youth she accepted Christ, she is a member of New Hope Mennonite Church in Washington.  Alta died at her home in Kalona following a long illness with Parkinson’s on Monday, December 26,...

Dec 26, 2022

 

Ann Sheetz of Washington, formerly of Keota, passed away peacefully on Dec. 26, 2022 at the age of 85.

Born in 1937 in Mt. Pleasant, IA, Ann was the daughter of Gordon & Lillian (Kephart) Shelman.  She graduated from Washington High School in 1955.  She earned a 2-year teaching degree from Iowa Wesleyan College in 1957, and later a...

Dec 24, 2022

 

Wellman-Kathryn Bernice Yoder was born December 3, 1920, near Parnell, Iowa, the daughter of Omer and Nettie (Hooley) Yoder. She attended Poplar Grove rural school.  Kathryn was united in marriage to Daniel Mark Yoder on October 27, 1944 at West Union Church, rural Parnell.  They made their home in rural Parnell until moving to Wellman in 1989.  Kathryn was...

Dec 24, 2022

Milly Criswell Conway, age 101, of Brooklyn, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022. Per her wishes, there will not be any services. Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Milly is survived by her children Kim (Vicki) Criswell, of Cheyenne, Wyoming and Patti Schipani, of Ankeny, Iowa; a daughter-in-law Pauline (Tony) Kriegel, of Brooklyn,...

Dec 22, 2022

Elsie M. Sayers, age 84, of Middle Amana, passed away at her home surrounded by her family, on Thursday, December 22, 2022. Funeral service: 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at the Middle Amana Church, Middle Amana with Elder Mike Shoup officiating. Burial will be at the Middle Amana Cemetery, Middle Amana. Visitation: 3 to 7 P.M.,...

Dec 21, 2022

Wellman- Gary Raymond Peiffer was born April 26, 1939 in Sigourney, Iowa, the son of Raymond and Maurine (Leinen) Peiffer.  He graduated from Keota High School.  Gary served in the United States Army from 1957 to 1962.  Gary was united in marriage to Johnette Durst in 1959, and they were blessed with six children.  They later divorced. He was united...

Dec 20, 2022

 

Williamsburg- Gerald Kevin Sauter was born April 25, 1934, at his home near Millersburg, Iowa the son of Michael F and Agatha Mary (Wagner) Sauter. He graduated from Millersburg High School in 1952 and went on to spend two years at St. Ambrose College. Kevin was drafted into the United States Army, and spent two years in the reserves....

Dec 20, 2022

 

SIGOURNEY-William (Bill) Claire Bender – dedicated son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, veteran, and active community member passed away on 12/20/2022.     Bill was born to Clem Hugh and Mary Rita (Greene) Bender on February 7, 1930, in Dayton Township, Iowa County, Iowa.  He graduated from Millersburg High School in 1947 and received his Associate of Arts Degree...

Dec 20, 2022

Mae E. Miller, age 91, of Marengo, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Rose Haven Nursing Home, in Marengo. There will not be any services at this time. Inurnment will be at the Marengo Cemetery at a later date. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Mae is survived by her brother George...

Dec 17, 2022

Delma Spence, age 86 of Marengo, died Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Compass Memorial Healthcare, Marengo, following a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Memorial Service: 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev Diane Vorhies officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 P.M. Tuesday, December 20, 2022 with the family present from 5...

Dec 12, 2022

 

 

SIGOURNEY-Marcella Mae Redlinger, age 80, of Sigourney, formerly of Harper, died Monday, December 12, 2022, at Serenity House in Oskaloosa.    Marcella was born February 27, 1942, in Sigourney, to Raymond R. and LaVera C. (Flander) Bruns and graduated from Sigourney High School in 1960.  On October 19, 1963 she married James A. Redlinger at St. Mary Catholic...

Dec 11, 2022

 

North English- William Melvin Banes was born July 20, 1924 near North English Iowa, the son of Vernon Jackson & Lulu (Thomas) Banes. He grew up in the North English and White Pigeon area and attended Webster High School. On December 13, 1942, Bill was united in marriage to Louise Faye Van Fleet in South English. They farmed in...

Dec 10, 2022

Wellman-Richard “Dick” Dean Griffith was born January 12, 1935 in Wellman, Iowa, the son of Floyd and Gertrude (Berger) Griffith.  He graduated from Wellman High School.  Dick served 4 years for the United States Air Force.  Dick was united in marriage to Marjorie Polton on August 12, 1955, in Biloxi, MS To this union they were blessed with four boys.  ...

Dec 3, 2022

Dustan Anthony Andrew, age 49, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Blairstown, passed away unexpectedly in his home. Memorial Service: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 3, 2022, at St. John’s Catholic Church, Blairstown with Father Craig Steimel officiating. Inurnment will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Blairstown. Visitation: 4-7 p.m., Friday, December 2, 2022, at St. John’s Catholic Church, Blairstown, with a...

Dec 2, 2022

Richard LeRoy Hautekeete, 81, of Williamsburg, previously of Marengo and Grinnell, died at home on December 2, 2022 from prostate cancer attributed to Agent Orange exposure.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, December 9, 2022 at First Lutheran Church, Conroy, with Pastor Tim Miller and Reverend Zach Bey officiating. Military honors will be...

Dec 2, 2022

Susan Marie Lockhart (Hemminger), age 80, of Colonial Manor in Amana, IA, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 2, 2022, following a long illness.

The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. –12:00 Noon on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, with a Graveside Service following visitation at Dupont Cemetery, rural Swisher. Joey Glass...

Dec 2, 2022

Jerry A. Baetsle, age 82, of Marengo, passed away, Friday, December 2, 2022, at his home. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 12 noon, Wednesday December 7, 2022 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Inurnment will be at Marengo Cemetery, Marengo. A memorial fund has been established.

Gerald “Jerry” Arthur Baetsle was born November 9,...

Dec 1, 2022

Bruce Edward Reida, age 89, of Brooklyn, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022. Funeral service: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 10, 2022, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn, with Pastor Joel Nielsen officiating. Visitation: 10:00 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 10, 2022, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn, IA. Burial will be at the Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery, Brooklyn,...