OBITUARIES

Nov 24, 2022

Constance “Connie” Pacenta Niggel, 89, died of an unexpected illness on her favorite holiday, Thanksgiving, November 24, 2022, at the Hospice room in the Marengo Hospital. She was at peace, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly. Connie was born in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, January 30, 1933 to Michael and Alberta Pacenta. She lived her life in Shenandoah, PA;...

Nov 23, 2022

Kalona-Lydia Mae Hochstedler was born June 3, 1929, in Kalona, Iowa.  The daughter of Sam G. and Elizabeth (Otto) Hochstedler. She attended West Lincoln School.  In her youth she accepted Christ and was baptized and became a member of Fairview Mennonite Church.  She took L.P.N. nurses training in La Junta, Colorado and a 6 month post grad course at Baylor...

Nov 23, 2022

Richard “Rick” J. Ferris, age 71, of Malcom, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. Private family services will be held. Inurnment will be at a later date at Ivy Hill Cemetery in Malcom. To honor Rick, friends may gather from 4-7 p.m., Friday, December 2, 2022, at the Malcom Auditorium in...

Nov 19, 2022

 

Williamsburg-Dorothy Ann Lydman was born October 14, 1932 in Bronx, New York, the daughter of Ellsworth and Anna Mary (MacKercher) Hedges.  She graduated from Westwood High School in 1951 and attended Woods Secretarial School in New York City.  Dorothy was united in marriage to Ralph K. Lydman on June 11, 1955 in Westwood, New Jersey.  Ralph and Dorothy lived...

Nov 18, 2022

Millersburg-Paul Louis Gorsch was born December 6, 1952, in North English, Iowa.  The son of Edward and Marilyn (Wyant) Gorsch.  He has lived in the Glenwood, Williamsburg, Marengo and Brooklyn communities.  Paul enjoyed eating, drinking coffee, watching TV, telling stories and singing gospel hymns.  Paul never knew a stranger, he loved visiting with whoever would listen.  Paul died Friday, November...

Nov 18, 2022

Phyllis L. McMains, age 86, of Malcom, passed away Friday, November 18, 2022, at Iowa River Hospice, Marshalltown. Funeral service: 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn, with Rev. Rick Magstadt officiating. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. Interment will be in Ivy Hill Cemetery, Malcom. Memorials...

Nov 17, 2022

 

Williamsburg-Jeffrey “Jeff” Slaymaker was born May 16, 1961, the son of Thomas and Maralyn (Stahl) Slaymaker.  He graduated from Williamsburg High School. Jeff was united in marriage to Lisa Hull on March 23, 1985.   Jeff worked 33 years at the Iowa County Road Department.  He enjoyed watching his children in sporting events, reading, doing trivia, riding his motorcycle with...

Nov 16, 2022

Jack Ray Rabe, age 73 of Marengo, formerly of Blairstown, died from complications of a stroke on November 16 th , 2022. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Grace Lutheran Church, Blairstown, with Pastor Jeff Schanbacher officiating. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, November 21, 2022, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo and 10:00 a.m....

Nov 15, 2022

MOUNT PLEASANT – Gary Eugene Van Dorin, age 79, died Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Gary was born September 10, 1943, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, the son of Newton and Aretta (Standley) Van Dorin. A graduate of Mount Pleasant High School in 1962, he went on to attend the University...

Nov 12, 2022

Riverside- Fairl Dee Ulin was born March 31, 1927, in Muldrow. OK, the daughter of Joseph and Maddie (Prewett) Ruckman. She graduated from Muldrow Highschool. She was married to Arlo M. Kelley to this union they were blessed with two daughters. Arlo passed away in 1974. Fairl then married Cedrick Ulin. Fairl worked at Fanny Mays in Chicago, was a...

Nov 11, 2022

 

KEOTA-June Miller, age 94, of Keota, died Friday, November 11, 2022, at Halcyon House in Washington.

            June was born November 20, 1927, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, to Willis and Harriet (Van Winkle) Wellington.  She grew up in the Wayland and Washington communities and graduated from Washington High School.  June then became a Registered Nurse at St. Francis Hospital...

Nov 10, 2022

Kalona- Gladys Elizabeth Schlabaugh was born January 30, 1923, near Sharon Center in rural Johnson County. The daughter of Mahlon and Katie (Miller) Schlabaugh. Gladys attended Boone School in rural Johnson County. Gladys was a member of the East Union Mennonite church where she was baptized in her youth. She worked in the dietary department at the University of Iowa...

Nov 10, 2022

 

Williamsburg-Murray Howard Evans, 97 peacefully entered his eternal rest on Thursday, November 10, 2022, while in the care of the English Valley Care Center in North English.

A Celebration of life service will be 11:00 am on Monday, November 14, 2022 at the Powell Funeral Home in Williamsburg.  Visitation will be Monday from 10:00 am until service time at...

Nov 10, 2022

Ramona B. Hoppe, age 92, of Homestead, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022, at her home. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo, with Rev. Andrew Gray officiating. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m., until service time at 10:30 a.m., at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo. Interment will be in the Homestead Cemetery,...

Nov 9, 2022

 



SIGOURNEY - Stanton Leroy Long, age 84, of Sigourney, died Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at his home.

            Stanton was born August 10, 1938, in at Mahaska Hospital in Oskaloosa, Iowa, to Chester Earl and Gertrude Madge (Hayes) Long.  He married Joyce Mullins in 1964 at the Methodist Church in Farnhamville, Iowa.  He has two sons, Brian and...

Nov 7, 2022

Williamsburg - James Albert McMahon was born August 11, 1959, in Maquoketa, Iowa the son of Daniel Joseph & Mary Lou (Carr) McMahon.  He graduated from Western Dubuque High School in 1978.  Jim was a welder at various places over the years.  He enjoyed watching movies and often met his mother in Cedar Rapids to go to the theater.  Jim...

Nov 7, 2022

Karen K. Von Lienen, age 82, of Marengo, passed away Monday, November 7, 2022, at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo. Visitation: 1-4 p.m., Sunday, November 13, 2022, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Private graveside services will be held at a later date. lnurnment will be at the Marengo Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established.

Karen is...

Nov 6, 2022

 

North English- Clara Martha Cobb was born March 28, 1937, in Monroe County, Iowa, the daughter of Guy Milford and Geneva Mae (Lane) Allison. She participated in 4-H in her youth and graduated from North English High School in 1955. On November 20, 1955, Martha was united in marriage to Gene Carroll Cobb at the North English United Methodist...

Nov 5, 2022

Williamsburg- (Ronald) John Gaffey, 85, of Williamsburg, Iowa passed away at home on November 5, 2022.  John was married to Helen (O’Meara) for 64 years and the proud father of seven children:

Christy, Carrie, Pam (Paul Masterson), Mary Pat, Cindy (Garry Feldman), Jolene (Michael Smyth), and Mick; six grandchildren Rachel and Zach Feldman, Jack and Daniel Masterson, Maddy and Liam...

Nov 5, 2022

Sheila D. Kruse, age 53, of Williamsburg passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo. Memorial service: 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, with Pastor Daniel Jessop officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m., until service time on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A...