OBITUARIES

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...

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...

Dec 27, 2022

MOUNT PLEASANT - Louise Collora Trueblood, 104, died Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at her home in rural Wellman.

Louise was a Valentine’s Day baby, born February 14, 1918, in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of Clarence and Ethel (Taft) Smith. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School and attended the Burlington Beauty Academy. Mount Pleasant was Louise’s home for nearly all...

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 25, 2022

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MOUNT PLEASANT- Dennis J. Swarthout, 72, died Sunday, December 25, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.  

Dennis was born at Chariton, Iowa on August 2, 1950, to Jean and Darlene (Luke) Swarthout. He graduated with the 1968 class of Chariton High School and continued his education at Indian Hills for computer programing.  

On June...

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 19, 2022

MOUNT PLEASANT- Linda J. Stropes, 76, of Mount Pleasant, died Monday, December 19, 2022, at Wapello Specialty Care.

Linda was born on April 17, 1946, in Illinois, the daughter of Morley and June Hinderliter. She graduated from high school and began working in the nursing field. Linda also had an in-home day care for many years. On December 9, 1995,...

Dec 18, 2022

MOUNT PLEASANT - Stanley E. Hill, age 92, of Mount Pleasant, died Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Park Place Elder Living.

Stan was born July 11, 1930, in rural Trenton, the son of John and Bertha (Christner) Hill. He attended the one room school house at White Oak through the eighth grade. He received his GED at Ft. Leonard Wood...

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 14, 2022

SALEM- Marjorie Wilson, age 90, of Salem died Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Park Place Elder Living.

Marj was born November 15, 1932, in Toledo, Iowa, the daughter of Floyd and Hazel (Gray) Pugh. She graduated from Toledo High School in 1950. On May 7, 1953, she married Carl Wilson, the couple had four children and later divorced. She then...

Dec 13, 2022

MOUNT PLEASANT- Mike Noel, age 74, of Mount Pleasant, died Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at his home.

Mike Noel was born in Burlington, Iowa, on January 3rd, 1948. He was the third son of Claude and Lucille (Floyd) Noel. Mike was raised in New London, Iowa and graduated from New London High School in 1966. In 1987, Mike married Ann...