OBITUARIES

Oct 29, 2022

Ray J. Goldammer, age 91, of Marengo, passed away, Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo, where he had been a resident for three years. Funeral service: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, with Rev. Diane Vorhies officiating. Visitation: 10:00 a.m., until service time at 11:00 a.m., at Kloster Funeral Home,...

Oct 28, 2022

 

 

Iowa City - Matthew Craig Stutzman passed away on October 28, 2022 at the age of 38 in Iowa City, Iowa.

Matt was born May 24, 1984 in Iowa City, the son of Robert and Melanie (Jehle) Stutzman and grew up on their farm outside of Wellman.  He graduated from Mid-Prairie High School in 2002, where he was...

Oct 28, 2022

Patricia Ann Hilligas, age 82, of Brooklyn, Iowa, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022 at Brooklyn Community Estate, Brooklyn, Iowa.

Patricia Ann Hilligas was born November 4, 1939, eldest child of Wilbur E. and Wilma E. Branson Lindner. Patricia graduated from the Summitville School in Lee County Iowa in 1954. In 1957 she graduated from Keokuk High...

Oct 27, 2022

Beverly B. Bader, age 95, of Hiawatha formerly of Cedar Rapids, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022, at the Hiawatha Care Center. Funeral service: 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at Zion Lutheran Church, Hiawatha with Rev. Dr. Dean Rothchild officiating. Burial will be at 2:00 p.m., at the Marengo Cemetery, Marengo. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m., until...

Oct 26, 2022

MOUNT PLEASANT - Bailey Joy Somers, 2, of Mount Pleasant died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at her home in Mount Pleasant.

Bailey was born October 17, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Jennefer Childress and Brandan Somers.

She is survived by her parents, siblings: Mia Karstens, Deklan Karstens, Tristan Featherstun, Gabriel Featherstun; grandparents: David Childress, Keetah...

Oct 25, 2022

 

    Gary Leon Norenberg (Bugs), 79, of McHenry, MS, passed away on October 25, 2022 at his home in McHenry, Mississippi.    Gary was born July 11, 1943, in Keota, Iowa, to Isaac and Grace Norenberg.  He graduated from Keota Community High School in May 1961. Gary enlisted in the United States Air Force in February 1962. He...

Oct 24, 2022

Vesta Ann Mast was born December 17, 1936, in Kalona, Iowa, the daughter of Chester and Emma (Kauffman) Yoder. She was baptized in her youth and was a member of the Old Order Amish Church and remained faithful until her death. Vesta passed away peacefully at her home after a period of declining health, at the age of 85 years,...

Oct 23, 2022

Dwane William Chalupa was born January 20, 1945 to Raymond and Velda (Duwa) Chalupa. He died peacefully at home following a short battle with cancer. As he requested, he will be cremated and there will be no services.

From his children: Our Dad loved people and loved to have a good time. Everyone around the local tavern knew who Dwane...

Oct 23, 2022

MOUNT PLEASANT- Richard Stephen Lindell, age 80, of Mount Pleasant, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, from complications of dementia and a fall. His body has been cremated. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at the Calvary Baptist Church in Mount Pleasant.  Visitation...

Oct 22, 2022

 

Richard Eugene (Gene) Scott, 86, went to be with his Savior on Saturday, October 22, 2022 in Wellman, Iowa with his loving family by his side. 

Gene was born September 11, 1936 in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Richard O. and Jannette (Wade) Scott. He graduated from Wellman High School in 1955. He was united in marriage to...

Oct 18, 2022

NEW LONDON- Pearson J. Franklin, age 20, of New London, died Tuesday, October 18, 2022.

Pearson was born May 17, 2002, the son of Tom and Julia (Pearson) Franklin. He attended Mount Pleasant High School and was involved in building and trades. Pearson was a member of the 2020 graduation class. After graduation, he joined the United States Navy and...

Oct 18, 2022

Williamsburg-Mary Jean Leichsenring, 91, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, at the Highland Ridge Care Center in Williamsburg. Visitation will be 3:30-5:30 Sunday, October 23, at Powell Funeral Home in Williamsburg. Graveside services will be 11:00 Monday, Oct 24, at the Sorden Cemetery near Webster.

Mary Jean was born June 15, 1931, in Webster, Iowa, the daughter of Philo and...

Oct 18, 2022

MOUNT PLEASANT- Janet A. Olson, 71, of Mount Pleasant died Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Henry County Health Center.

Janet was born April 17, 1951, in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of Paul and Miriam (Anderson) Olson. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1970. She worked at Heatilator as a production worker. Janet loved to volunteer her time to...

Oct 18, 2022

Wayne R. Walters, age 88, of Williamsburg, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Highland Ridge Care Center, Williamsburg. Funeral service: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 22, 2022, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Williamsburg, with Rev. Thomas Ogilvie officiating. Visitation: 9:00 a.m., until 10:30 a.m. service time, Saturday, October 22, 2022, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Williamsburg. Interment will be...

Oct 14, 2022

Kenneth L. Gates, age 82, of Marshalltown, formerly of Blairstown, passed away Friday October 14, 2022, at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown. Funeral service: 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 21, 2022, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, with Rev. Tim Miller officiating. Burial with military honors conducted by the Marengo American Legion Post #76 and the U.S. Marines Honor Guard...

Oct 6, 2022

 

Williamsburg- Donald A. Mews was born March 3, 1935, in Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of Arthur and Edna (Maas) Mews.  He attended St. Paul’s School in Williamsburg and graduated from Conroy High School.  Donnie was united in marriage to Velma Martinson on June 5, 1954 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Williamsburg.  He farmed most of his life and...

Oct 6, 2022

Kalona - Joseph A. Beachy was born January 23, 1927, in rural Kalona, Iowa, the son of Ananias J. and Ella Mae (Shetler) Beachy. He attended Evergreen rural school. On August 31, 1950 he was united in marriage to Mary Miller in Partridge, Kansas. They moved to the Kalona area in 1957. Joe was an entrepreneur and owned Joes Appliance...

Oct 6, 2022

Floyd A. Doty, age 84, of Brooklyn, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Brooklyn Community Estate. Funeral service: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn with Rev. Joe Geomaat officiating. Burial will be­­ at the Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery, Brooklyn. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. A...

Oct 3, 2022

Evelyn Bolger, age 97, of Marengo, passed away October 3, 2022 peacefully at Rose Haven Nursing Home, surrounded by love from her family. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family with arrangements.

Evelyn was born December 22, 1924 at home in Ladora, Iowa. She married Wayne Bolger on October 16, 1945. They farmed north of Marengo...

Oct 2, 2022

 

Peggy Jean Rice, 69, of Mount Pleasant passed Sunday, October 2, 2022, at Arbor Court.

Peggy was born October 9, 1952, the daughter of Dennis and Martha Combs.  She graduated from Burlington High School.  On May 21, 1970, Peggy was united in marriage to Ronald Rice.  She managed the Homeless Shelter in Burlington for many years.

Peggy is survived...