OBITUARIES

Robert Leroy Bowman

Robert Leroy Bowman

Aug 12, 2022

SOUTH ENGLISH-Robert Leroy Bowman, age 83, formerly of South English, died Friday, August 12, 2022, at Colonial Manor in Amana, due to complications of a stroke.

            Bob was born at home in Webster, Iowa, on December 5, 1938, the son of Burdette Yoakam Bowman and Annabelle Winegarden.  Bob’s life was changed by a near fatal encephalitis infection at age...

Loran Lee Bender

Loran Lee Bender

Aug 11, 2022

Wellman- Loran Lee Bender was born October 7, 1950, in Washington, the son of Neil H. and Velma (Zook) Bender. He attended Mid-Prairie High School graduating with the class of 1968. Loran joined the United States Army in 1968, serving in the Vietnam War. Loran was united in marriage to Monica LaGrange in 1974, and they were blessed with two...

Timothy G. Ingersoll

Timothy G. Ingersoll

Aug 11, 2022

Timothy Glenn Ingersoll, age 64 of Brooklyn, died Thursday evening, August 11, 2022, at the Veterans Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, August 19, 2022 at New Beginnings Church, Brooklyn, Iowa with Pastor Josh Gerard officiating. Military honors will be conducted at the church. The family will receive...

Roger Dean Yoder

Roger Dean Yoder

Aug 10, 2022

Roger Dean Yoder, who resided in Bakersfield, CA went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 10, 2022 in Los Angeles, CA. He was surrounded by his wife of 42 years, Dixie Jean Yoder and his children, Adam (Sarah) Yoder and Luke Yoder of Austin, TX and Hannah Reinhardt of Sandford, NC. Roger is also survived by a...

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...

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...

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...

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...