OBITUARIES

Curtis "Curt" C. Kinzenbaw

Curtis "Curt" C. Kinzenbaw

Aug 10, 2022

Curtis “Curt” C. Kinzenbaw, age 70, of Marengo passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at the Select Specialty Hospital in Davenport. Per Curt’s wishes there will be no services at this time. A Celebration of Life open house will be held from 4 to 6 P.M., Thursday, August 18, 2022, at the home of Karl and LouAlice Berger’s, 300...

Tracy E. Anderson

Tracy E. Anderson

Aug 7, 2022

Kalona - Tracy Eugene Anderson was born May 18, 1938, in Rock Rapids, Iowa, the eldest child of Eugene and Ethel (Neilson) Anderson.  He graduated from Washington High School in Cherokee in 1956.  He graduated from Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls in 1960 and received his Master of Arts from State University of Iowa in 1961.  He taught...

Connie S. Roth

Connie S. Roth

Aug 7, 2022

Connie S. Roth, age 72, of Middle Amana, formerly of Brooklyn, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Compass Memorial Healthcare, Marengo, after a five year, courageous battle with ALS. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 12, 2022 at the Michael J. Manatt Community Center, in Brooklyn, Iowa with Ed and Marcia Kinkade officiating....

Nancy Joey Arlene Butler

Nancy Joey Arlene Butler

Aug 5, 2022

 

North English- Nancy “Joey” Arlene Butler was born August 12, 1944, in Sigourney, Iowa, the daughter of Isaiah & Reita (McCallister) Butler.  She graduated from Deep River Millersburg in 1962, where she was a cheerleader and speech contestant. She won 1st place at her speech contest, for her speech titled, “I Like Men.” Nancy grew up in Millersburg, lived...

Dr. Harold "Pete" Rankin

Dr. Harold "Pete" Rankin

Aug 4, 2022

MOUNT PLEASANT - Dr. Harold C. “Pete” Rankin of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, passed away on August 4, 2022, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Pete was born April 18, 1935, in Grand Chain, Illinois, the son of Harold and Daisy (Hill) Rankin.  He graduated from high school in Early, Iowa, in 1952. He received his pharmacy degree from Drake...

Robert "Bob" E. Lindsey

Robert "Bob" E. Lindsey

Aug 3, 2022

Robert “Bob” E. Lindsey, age 75, of Marengo passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at St. Lukes Unity Point in Cedar Rapids. Funeral service: 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Ben Brecht officiating. Burial with military honors conducted by the Marengo American Legion Post #76 and the U.S. Marine Honor Guard will be...

Richard E Elefson

Richard E Elefson

Aug 2, 2022

Richard Eugene Elefson, 86, died Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at Columbus Regional Health in Columbus, Indiana.

Richard was born September 6, 1935, in Osage, Iowa, the son of Raymond and Josephine (Pullen) Elefson. He attended Mount Pleasant High School and received his bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of Iowa. On June 23, 1957, Richard was united in marriage...

Vicki M Carter

Vicki M Carter

Jul 30, 2022

Williamsburg- Vicki M. Carter, age 67 of Williamsburg was born November 14, 1954, in Sigourney. The daughter of Bernard and Charlene (Banes) Lowe. She graduated from Prairie High School in Cedar Rapids. She lived in North English and Swisher before moving to Williamsburg. She was united in marriage to Lyle Carter on September 16,1978 at the Presbyterian church in shueyville,...

Henry W. Moser

Henry W. Moser

Jul 29, 2022

Henry W. Moser, age 90, of Amana, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022 at Colonial Manor Nursing Home, in Amana. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 6, 2022 at the Middle Amana Church, with Elder Tony Berger officiating. The family encourages masks to be worn. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Saturday,...

Louis Rowe

Louis Rowe

Jul 28, 2022

Williamsburg-Louis Eugene Rowe was born September 1, 1953 in Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of Ernest and Florine (Iburg) Rowe. He attended Williamsburg High School graduating with the class of 1971. Louis joined the United States Navy in 1971. He received his Certificate of Graduation from the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Harley Davidson Motorcycle Technology Certificate in 1988 in Phoenix, Arizona. He...

Lyle R. Parriott Jr.

Lyle R. Parriott Jr.

Jul 26, 2022

Mount Pleasant - Lyle Parriott Jr., 71, of Mount Pleasant died unexpectedly Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at the Henry County Health Center.

Lyle was born November 5, 1950, in Blue Earth, Minnesota, the son of Lyle and Elizabeth (Triplett) Parriott Sr. His family moved to Washington, Iowa, in his youth and he graduated from Washington High School in 1969. On...

Mary Hahn

Mary Hahn

Jul 26, 2022

 

SIGOURNEY-Mary L. Hahn, age 92, of Sigourney, died Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at Unity Point Health - Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.    Mary was born June 25, 1930, near Harper, to Zeno and Edna (Horras) Hammes.  She attended Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic School, graduated from Sigourney High School in 1947 and St. Joseph’s School of Nursing.  Mary...

Grace M. Lakose

Grace M. Lakose

Jul 25, 2022

Grace M. LaKose, age 87, of Brooklyn, passed away Monday July 25, 2022, at Grinnell Healthcare Center. Funeral service: 2:00 P.M., Thursday, July 28, 2022, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn with Rev. John Epperson officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date at the Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery. Visitation: 5:00-7:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn....

Edward "Ed" E. Tuttle

Edward "Ed" E. Tuttle

Jul 25, 2022

Edward E. Tuttle, age 66, of Malcom passed away Monday, July 25, 2022, at the Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. Funeral service: 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 29, 2022, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn with Pastor Brad Singleton officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Brooklyn American Legion Post #294 and the U.S. Army Honor Guard. Visitation: 9:00-11:00...

LaVern Dale Miller

LaVern Dale Miller

Jul 23, 2022

Kalona- LaVern Dale Miller Sr. of Kalona was born January 13, 1947 in Iowa City, the son of Mahlon A. and Clara (Coblentz) Miller. He was united in marriage to Leora C. Miller on June 27, 1968, in Goshen, IN. To this union they were blessed with five children. He lived in the Kalona community until moving to Indiana, Virginia,...

Joyce D. Burke

Joyce D. Burke

Jul 23, 2022

Joyce D. Burke, age 71, of Marengo, passed away Saturday morning, July 23, 2022. Funeral service will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo, IA at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, July 28, 2022, with Rev. Andrew Gray officiating. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Kloster Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Marengo...

Darrell R Olson

Darrell R Olson

Jul 22, 2022

SIGOURNEY-Darrell Olson, age 92, of Sigourney, died Friday, July 22, 2022, at the Keokuk County Health Center in Sigourney.     Darrell was born August 13, 1929, in Eagle Grove, the son of Ole and Anna (Meier) Olson and graduated from Eagle Grove High School.  He then served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict.  On December 12,...

Marian Swearingen

Marian Swearingen

Jul 20, 2022

 



Marian Yvonne Swearingen, age 96, of Sigourney, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Keystone Place at Forevergreen in North Liberty.

Marian was born February 8, 1926 in Oak Park, Illinois to Earl V. and Ralma M. (Huene) Smith.  She grew up in Maywood, IL and graduated from Proviso High School.  She attended Iowa State University and upon...

Patricia Kay Karnes

Patricia Kay Karnes

Jul 20, 2022

 

Wellman-Patricia Kay “Pat” Karnes was born July 12, 1945 in Kinross, Iowa, the daughter of Lewis Edward and Wilma Jean (Morrow) Hohenshell.  She graduated from Mid-Prairie High School 1963, then attended a secretary school in Cedar Rapids.  Pat was united in marriage to Harry Lee Karnes on December 28, 1963, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Iowa City. Pat...

Mary E. Schrock

Mary E. Schrock

Jul 16, 2022

Kalona- Mary E. (Graber) Schrock was born December 22, 1926 in Etna Green, IN, to Peter and Emma (Mullet) Graber. She was married to Olen L. Schrock on December 2, 1948 in Indiana. They moved to the Kalona area in 1956. She was baptized in her youth and was a member of Sharon Bethel Church. She was a homemaker and...