OBITUARIES

Oct 2, 2022

Thomas L. Davidson, age 82, of Marengo, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022 at Brooklyn Community Estate, Brooklyn. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Marengo, with Father David Wilkening officiating. Family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at Kloster Funeral...

Sep 28, 2022

 

Williamsburg- Theodore Howard Ford II was born July 31, 1938, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Theodore Howard & Esther (Schaefer) Ford I. In his youth, he loved playing baseball as a catcher. After graduating high school, Ted joined the US Marines Corps, and served in the Vietnam War. After his discharge he worked as a masonry contractor...

Sep 28, 2022

Dorothy Kathryn Fisher, of Keswick, died Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Windsor Place Senior Living in Sigourney, at the young age of 102.

            Dorothy was born August 5, 1920, in Harper, Iowa, the first of six children of Joseph and Maude (Clarahan) Vogel.  She received her education at St. Elizabeth School in Harper.  On October 8, 1940, Dorothy married...

Sep 28, 2022

MOUNT PLEASANT- Gwendolyn L. Peterson, 98, died Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Park Place Elder Living in Mount Pleasant.

Gwendolyn was born June 17, 1924, in Coppock, Iowa, the daughter of Ronald and Elizabeth (Carpenter) Dold. She graduated from Winfield High School in 1942.  On November 23, 1944, she was united in marriage to Vern A. Peterson at the Mount...

Sep 28, 2022

KESWICK-Danny Hamilton, age 74, of Keswick, died Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at his home.

            Danny was born January 16, 1948, in Sigourney, to Bill and Francis (Yahn) Hamilton and attended Sigourney schools.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War from 1965 until 1968.  On January 16, 1997, he married Charlene Rohloff in Sigourney.  Danny worked at...

Sep 27, 2022

Dawn Lynn Schlesselman, age 58 of Ladora, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at her home. Celebration of Life Service: 10:30 A.M. Friday, September 30, 2022, at St. James Lutheran Church, Victor with Pastor Michael Kolesar officiating. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 P.M., Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Memorials may be...

Sep 26, 2022

North English- Kristie Lee Kilgore was born May 16, 1977 in Iowa City, Iowa. She was the daughter of Kerby Doughty and Mary Christy (Lee) Fuller. She graduated from English Valleys High School in 1996. She also attended Hill Top Chapel Christian School in What Cheer. Kristie worked many years at Whirlpool and was a member of the North English...

Sep 26, 2022

 

Williamsburg-William (Bill) Houlihan was born September 3, 1971, in Tucson, AZ, the son of Raymond Douglas and Ruth Ann (Champlin) Houlihan. He grew up in Shepherd, MI attending Shepherd High School, where he enjoyed participating in football and wrestling. He enlisted in the United States Army Reserve at the age of 17, and was honorably discharged at the end...

Sep 25, 2022

Sondra L. Cook, age 60, of Indianola, formerly of Amana, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022, at Good Samaritan Home in Indianola. A celebration of life gathering will be held from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., ­­Friday, September 30, 2022, at the Main Amana Church, Main Amana. A private family graveside service and inurnment will be held at a later time....

Sep 24, 2022

MOUNT PLEASANT - Daniel Tousignant, 82, of Mount Pleasant died Saturday, September 24, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinic.

Dan was born June 27, 1940, in Negaunee, Michigan, the son of Arthur and Dorothy (Maltby) Tousignant. He graduated from high school and joined the National Guard. In 1960, Dan moved to southeast Iowa. On July 22, 1961,...

Sep 21, 2022

 

HARPER-Helen Baetsle, age 80, of Harper, died Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.

            Helen was born August 1, 1942, in Marengo, the daughter of Vernon and Mary (Heitman) Gorsh.  She grew up in Victor and graduated from HLV High School. On August 5, 1961, she married Arnold L. “Butch” Baetsle, Jr. at St. Bridget’s...

Sep 21, 2022

 

North English- Peggy Van Dee was born December 28, 1957 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the daughter of Robert E & Janice LuJean (Derby) Stephenson. She attended English Valleys High School.  On September 5, 1981, Peggy was united in marriage to Duane John Van Dee near South English, Iowa. She worked as a housekeeper at the English Valley Care Center. Peggy...

Sep 21, 2022

 

Williamsburg-Verne Arnold Doehrmann was born April 10, 1938 in Rural Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of Rudolph and Loretta (Glandorf) Doehrmann. He graduated from Williamsburg High School. Verne was united in marriage to Lois Koch on March 11, 1978, at St. Paul Methodist Church in Williamsburg. Verne worked for Chipman Feed & Grain. He was a member of St. Paul...

Sep 19, 2022

George E. Kinzenbaw , age 84, of Marengo, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022 at Unity Point St. Lukes Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 23, 2022 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Tim Miller officiating. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Burial will be in Bishop...

Sep 17, 2022

Donald J. Misel, age 89, of Marengo, formerly of Amana, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022, in Leesburg, FL. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 10, 2022, at the First Presbyterian Church, Marengo, with Rev. Anni Thorn and Rev. Diane Vorhies officiating. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m., Sunday, October...

Sep 16, 2022

 

North English- Norma Laurene Wolfe was born February 29, 1928 near Keswick, Iowa, the daughter of George Reginald & Gertrude (Hale) Hermanstorfer. She graduated from Keswick High School in 1946. On January 1, 1947, Norma was united in marriage to Dale Maurice Wolfe in Sigourney, Iowa. She grew up in the Keswick area, after they married they lived in...

Sep 11, 2022

Wellman-Owen C. Bringman was born May 6, 1932, near Wellman, Iowa, the son of Toney and Della (Butterbaugh) Bringman.  Owen proudly served his country in the United States Army from May 1952-April 1954 where he did a tour to Italy.  On May 15th 1958, he was united in marriage to Ada Arlene Binley in Kahoka Missouri.  They made their home...

Sep 11, 2022

Wellman- Betty Jean Buckwalter was born May 14, 1930, in Wellman, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph Waldo and Barbara (Brenneman) Swartzendruber. She graduated from Mid Prairie High School. On June 1, 1951 she was united in marriage to Royce E. Buckwalter in Wellman, Iowa.  They were married for 62 years. Betty worked as a teacher in a one room schoolhouse...

Sep 10, 2022

Terry M. Branscomb, age 67, of Marengo, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022 at the University of Iowa Hospital, in Iowa City. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Terry is survived by his longtime partner, Joanna Melsa, of Marengo; his former...

Sep 10, 2022

Karen E. Hunt, age 79, of Marengo, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 17, 2022, at First Presbyterian Church, Marengo with Pastor Anni Thorn officiating. For those who cannot attend, the services will be live streamed via the First...