OBITUARIES

David J. Hansen

David J. Hansen

Jul 9, 2022

David J. Hansen, age 66, of Marengo, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 15, 2022 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, with Rev. Diane Vorhies officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Interment will be in the Marengo Cemetery....

Larry Allen

Larry Allen

Jul 8, 2022

LOCKRIDGE- Larry P. Allen, 71, of Lockridge, died unexpectedly Friday, July 8, 2022, at his home. 

Larry was born October 22, 1950, in Centerville, Iowa, the son of Zora and Viola “Ruth” (Crawford) Allen. He graduated from Centerville High School in 1968. He attended Iowa Wesleyan College for two years. He later received his BA from University of Phoenix. On...

Barry Holtgrewe

Barry Holtgrewe

Jul 8, 2022

MOUNT PLEASANT - Barry Holtgrewe, 88, of Mount Pleasant died Friday, July 8, 2022, at Savannah Heights in Mount Pleasant.

Barry was born June 14, 1934, in LeMars, Iowa, the son of Elmer and Emily Mae (Eichhorn) Holtgrewe. He graduated from Remsen High School, attended Drake University for two years and received his bachelor’s degree in education from the University...

Harlan D. Williams

Harlan D. Williams

Jul 6, 2022

Harlan D. Williams, age 74, of High Amana, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 29, 2022, at High Amana Cemetery, High Amana, with elder Alan Trumpold officiating. Military honors will be conducted by Marengo American Legion Post #76 and the U.S....

Gary Schaefer

Gary Schaefer

Jul 4, 2022

 

SIGOURNEY-Gary Lee Schaefer, age 76, of Sigourney, died Monday, July 4, 2022, at his home.    Gary was born March 27, 1946, in Troy, New York, to Walter and Ruth Schaefer and graduated from Sayreville War Memorial High School in 1964.  He then served as a Seabee in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.  On August 26,...

Joel S. Keim

Joel S. Keim

Jul 3, 2022

Joel S. Keim, age 52, of Marengo, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022 at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 7, 2022 at the First Presbyterian Church, Marengo, with Rev. Anni Thorn officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at Kloster Funeral...

Susan Gillette

Susan Gillette

Jul 2, 2022

 

SIGOURNEY-Susan Patricia Gillette, age 62, of Sigourney, died Saturday, July 2, 2022, at her home.    Susan was born November 4, 1959, in Rolla, Missouri, to George and Mary (Ogihara) Steffen.  She moved to California as a child and graduated from High School in Gardena, California.  Susan married and divorced Robert Hartzell and James Taylor.  She then married Roger...

Guy E Ogilvie

Guy E Ogilvie

Jul 1, 2022

MOUNT PLEASANT - Guy E. Ogilvie, 88, died Friday, July 1, 2022, at the Henry County Health Center. 

Guy was born May 18, 1934, in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, the son of Percy Leon and Pearl Lillian (Beedle) Ogilvie. After graduating from high school, Guy enlisted in the Navy where he served 8 years including 4 on the USS Midway. On...

D. Norman Boshart

D. Norman Boshart

Jun 30, 2022

 

D. Norman Boshart, 86, of Wayland, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at his home.

Norman was born on March 19, 1936, near Olds, Iowa, the son of Alvin and Geneva (Orendorff) Boshart. He graduated from Wayland High School in 1954. Norman was united in marriage to Ermadine Miller on August 28,1956, at the Wellman Mennonite Church....

Mervin Blythe

Mervin Blythe

Jun 28, 2022

 

Williamsburg-Samuel Mervin Blythe was born in York, Nebraska on December 23, 1930 to Samuel David and Agnes Mary Kirkpatrick Blythe. Mervin attended Williamsburg Public School all 12 years, graduating in 1948.

 He attended Iowa State University in Ames. He returned home to farm full time. Mervin was drafted into the United States Army on February 19, 1952. He received...

Gene O. Morgan

Gene O. Morgan

Jun 28, 2022

Gene O. Morgan, age 88, of Brooklyn, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Brooklyn Community Estate. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 1, 2022 at Grace United Methodist Church, Brooklyn, with Rev. John Dodds officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m., until 11:00 a.m. service time, at Grace United Methodist Church, Brooklyn....

Ronald Lester Rice

Ronald Lester Rice

Jun 27, 2022

Ronald Lester Rice, 70, of Mount Pleasant, passed away at Henry County Health Center on June 27, 2022.

Born February 6, 1952, in Burlington, Iowa, Ronald Lester was the son of Lester and Deloris (Harris) Rice. He was a graduate of Burlington High School and the culinary school in Des Moines. On May 21, 1970, in Burlington, Ron married Peggy...

Samantha Alex Maas

Samantha Alex Maas

Jun 27, 2022

Samantha A. Maas, age 13, of Marengo, passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 27, 2022. Funeral Service: 10:00 A.M. Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Iowa Valley High School Gymnasium, Marengo with Rev. Anni Thorn officiating. Burial will be at the Koszta Cemetery. Visitation: 4:00-8:00 P.M., Friday, July 1, 2022 at the Iowa Valley High School Gymnasium, Marengo. A memorial fund...

Edward "Gene" Eugene McWhirter

Edward "Gene" Eugene McWhirter

Jun 26, 2022

Edward “Gene” Eugene McWhirter, 81, of Mount Pleasant, died Sunday, June 26, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospital.

Gene was born on June 22, 1941, in Newton, the son of Robert Wilson and Lillian (Robinett) McWhirter. Growing up Gene would help his father on the farm, which sparked his lifelong interest. He graduated from Baxter High School in 1959...

Esther L. Reihmann

Esther L. Reihmann

Jun 26, 2022

Esther L. Reihmann, age 92, of Middle Amana, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022, at Colonial Manor of Amana. Funeral service: 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at the Middle Amana Church with Elder Andrea Haldy officiating. Burial will be at the Middle Amana Cemetery. Visitation: 4:30-6:30 P.M., Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at the Middle Amana Church. Memorials may...

Geraldine "Gerry" Barton

Geraldine "Gerry" Barton

Jun 25, 2022

Geraldine Ruth Barton, 85, of Mount Pleasant, died Saturday, June 25, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Gerry was born January 19, 1937, in Fort Madison, the daughter of Clarence and Helen (Ritter) Auge. She graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1954. Soon after Gerry met the love of her life, Wesley D. Barton, and in...

Phyllis A. Conner

Phyllis A. Conner

Jun 25, 2022

Phyllis A. Conner, 91, of Mount Pleasant, died Saturday, June 25, 2022, at the Henry County Health Center.

Phyllis was born November 20, 1930, in Illinois, the daughter of Samuel and Elsie (Ahlers) Lant. She graduated from Media High School and received her training to become a nurse at the Mercy Hospital in Burlington. Phyllis was united in marriage to...

Walter W. Wilt

Walter W. Wilt

Jun 23, 2022

 

Walter Wilt, 79, of Mount Pleasant, passed away at home on Thursday, June 23, 2022, after a short bout with lung cancer.

Walter William Wilt was born in Mount Pleasant to Everett Dale and Irene Emeline Lee Wilt. Walter attended Mount Pleasant Community Schools, graduating with the class of 1961. In the fall of 1961, Walter joined the Army...

William H. "Bill" Kurth

William H. "Bill" Kurth

Jun 22, 2022

William H. “Bill” Kurth, age 93 of Marengo, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Rose Haven Nursing Home in Marengo. Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 28, 2022, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Marengo with Father David Wilkening officiating. Visitation: 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at the church. Burial will be at St....

Michael L. "Mike" Beyer

Michael L. "Mike" Beyer

Jun 22, 2022

Michael L. “Mike” Beyer, age 55, of Marengo, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Compass Memorial Heathcare. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m., Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 27, 2022 at the First United Methodist Church, Marengo, with Pastor Joseph Blay officiating. Burial will be in Koszta Cemetery, Koszta....