OBITUARIES

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...

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....

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...