OBITUARIES

Aug 10, 2023

 

Williamsburg- Joseph William Menary, age 93, was born August 30, 1929 in Williamsburg, Iowa to William and Helen (Johnson) Menary.   He passed away August 10, 2023 at Highland Ridge Care Center in Williamsburg surrounded by his family.   Joe is survived by his wife of 72 years Eunice of Williamsburg, four children Linda (Rick) Eggleston of Sun City...

Aug 9, 2023

Walford- Betty Nell Smith was born November 23, 1933 in Harper, Iowa,  the daughter of Harold and Adella (Fry) Reinert.  She graduated from Webster High School in 1952. On August 8, 1954 Betty was united in marriage to Richard E. Smith at the North English Christian Church, North English. They lived in Webster and in 1997 moved to Walford. Betty...

Aug 7, 2023

Diana Wiebold of Cedar Rapids, Iowa passed away peacefully on Monday, August 7, 2023. She was 74 years old on the day of her passing. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, Iowa, with Rev. Gary Sears officiating. Family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m., until service...

Aug 4, 2023

Ella Lillian Agee Cronbaugh’s soul returned peacefully to her Creator the afternoon of August 4, 2023. At the time of her death she was independent, quick-witted and had a closet of clothes with rhinestones to match her sparkling personality. She was always ready to jump in the car to go wherever. Ella unfailingly supported all of her families’ activities...

Aug 1, 2023

Linda W. Goad, age 81 of Marion, formerly of Marengo, passed away on August 1, 2023, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, August 9 th , 2023, at the First United Methodist Church, Marengo, with Pastor Becky High officiating.

Visitation will be held at Kloster Funeral Home 4-7...

Jul 31, 2023

Williamsburg-Dwight Stewart Winborn was born March 21, 1955, in Red Oak, Iowa, the son of Karl and Solveig (Waugen) Winborn. His education includes degrees from Williamsburg High School, a BA in Business Administration from the University of Iowa, and a BS in Nuclear Medicine from Weber State University. Dwight worked as a paramedic, radiologist and a teacher, eventually retiring in...

Jul 29, 2023

 

KEOTA-Christie Lynn Romoser, age 72, of Keota, died Saturday, July 29, 2023, at her home.    Christie was born June 14, 1951, in Rock Island, Illinois, to Walter and Ellen (Lerdall) Tollenaer.  As a child she moved with her family to Arapaho, Nebraska, then to Eustice, Nebraska, where she graduated from High School.  In 1969, Christie married Gary Darnall...

Jul 27, 2023

Steven R. Thompson, age 72, of Brooklyn, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family. A graveside, memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Ivy Hill Cemetery, Malcom, with Rev. Calvin Turner officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at...

Jul 24, 2023

 

KEOTA-Shirley May Duncan Mills, age 96, of Keota, died Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.    Shirley was born May 2, 1927, in Columbus Junction, Iowa, to Gerald and Mary (Daniel) Duncan.  She grew up in Washington and graduated from Washington High School before taking one year of cosmetology training.  On August 24, 1952,...

Jul 24, 2023

Williamsburg-Gerald Fredrick Schwarting was born April 21, 1942, near South Amana, Iowa, the son of Vernon and Johanna (Sandersfeld) Schwarting.  He attended St. John Lutheran School and graduated from Williamsburg High School. Gerald was united in marriage to Karen Fay Wardenburg on July 20th, 1963. He worked at Square D in Cedar Rapids as a quality controller for 42 years. ...

Jul 24, 2023

 

 

SIGOURNEY-Linda Sue Tygart of Sigourney passed away on July 24, 2023, at Keokuk County Health Center.     Born on August 12, 1944, in Sigourney, Iowa, to Eldon and Margaret (Rexroth) Walther, Linda will be remembered for the love and light she brought to those who knew her.  She graduated from Sigourney High School in 1962, and earned a...

Jul 15, 2023

Wellman- Michael “Mike” John Durian was born December 13, 1958, in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Howard “Hoddy” and Clarabelle Ann (Kaska) Durian. He graduated from Mid-Prairie High School in 1977. Mike was united in marriage to Candie Cool in 1999 and to this union they were blessed with their daughter, Victoria. They were later divorced.  Mike worked for...

Jul 11, 2023

Williamsburg - David Paul Kozishek passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa, at the age of 87 years.

          David Paul Kozishek was born April 28, 1936, in Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of James and Elenora (Hradek) Kozishek.  He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1954. David served in the...

Jul 10, 2023

Madeline Marie Hatter Sanders, of Dallas, Texas, died Monday, July 10, after a lifevery well lived, full of elegance, laughs, and travel always surrounded by thepeople and pets she loved. She was born in Iowa County, Iowa, on December 2,1926, and raised in nearby Marengo, Iowa. Of that, she was always proud.

Madeline was preceded in death by her husband,...

Jul 10, 2023

Joyce E. Stangland, age 94, of Williamsburg, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023, at Highland Ridge Care Center, Williamsburg. Graveside service and interment will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 15, 2023 at First Lutheran Cemetery, rural Conroy with Rev. Zachary Bey officiating. Memorials may be contributed to: Shriners Hospitals for Children , Attn: Shriners Hospitals...

Jul 9, 2023

 

Williamsburg-Tamara Marie Schwendinger was born May 9, 1959, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and is the daughter of Wayne and Rose (Parson) Blount.  She graduated from Amana High School and attended University of Northern Iowa, then completed her college degree in Graphic Arts at Kirkwood Community College.  Tamara was united in marriage to David Carl Schwendinger on November 24, 1979...

Jul 5, 2023

 

Wellman-Mary Jo Boone was born March 15, 1946, in Newton, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph Samuel and Leona Pearl (Spain) Neal.  She graduated from Keota High School.  Mary was united in marriage to Allan “Butch” Boone on December 26, 1964, in Iowa City, Iowa.   Mary worked for the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in the medical billing and...

Jul 2, 2023

Troy W. VanErsvelde, age 54 of Montezuma died unexpectedly Sunday, July 2, 2023. Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at the Michael J. Manatt Community Center, Brooklyn, Iowa, with Father Stephen Page officiating. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at the Michael J. Manatt Community Center, Brooklyn, Iowa. Private burial will be at a...

Jun 30, 2023

Louise M. Van Ersvelde, age 77, of Brooklyn, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023 at Brooklyn, Community Estate, Brooklyn. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 10, 2023, at Grace United Methodist Church, Brooklyn, with Rev. John Dodds and Rev. Cephas Davis officiating. Burial will be in the Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery, Brooklyn. The family will...

Jun 24, 2023

Ella Mae VanBennekom, age 84, of Marengo, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Rose Haven Nursing Home in Marengo. Visitation : 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Funeral service: 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 30, 2023, at First Presbyterian Church Marengo, with Pastor Anni Thorn officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery. In...