Terry Palmer
Jul 15, 2022
Wellman-James Terry Palmer was born March 12, 1936 near Keota, Iowa, the son of Omer Daniel "Jim" and Leona Mildred Deimerly Palmer. He graduated from Keota High School and received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at Iowa State University. He worked and later owned Quad County Veterinary Clinic in Wellman from 1960-2017. Terry was united in marriage to Janet...
Bill Berry
Jul 15, 2022
Williamsburg-Bill Berry was born August 30, 1931 in North English, Iowa, the son of Paul and Maud (Blumenstein) Berry. He graduated from North English High School and the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Bill served in the United States Air Force. Bill was united in marriage to Lois Marie Hirschler on February 3, 1957 in Donnellson, Iowa. They...
Jerome Patrick Horras
Jul 14, 2022
Keota-Jerome Patrick Horras was born March 17, 1940, in Keota, Iowa, the son of Albert “Bud” and Agnes (Hammes) Horras. He attended Clear Creek School and graduated from Keota High School in 1958. He then attended St. Ambrose College on a football scholarship. Jerome was united in marriage to Jennifer McMillan on December 26, 1964 at St. Paul’s Catholic...
Jerry L. Goad
Jul 14, 2022
Jerry L. Goad, age 85, of Marion, formerly of Marengo, passed away July 14, 2022 at his home. Funeral service with military honors conducted by the Marengo American Legion Post 76 and the U.S. Army Honor Guard will be held at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, with Rev. John Moss officiating. Visitation...
Meagan Rodgers
Jul 12, 2022
Millersburg- Meagan Sue Rodgers was born January 2, 1988, in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Phillip and Kristy (Goben) Rodgers. She attended English Valleys High School graduating with the class of 2006. She went to Kaplan University to earn her Associates Degree and worked at Planned Parenthood and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as a Certified Medical...
Kathy Kanagy
Jul 9, 2022
Holbrook- Kathy Donnette Kanagy of Holbrook was born June 12, 1963, in Independence, Iowa, the daughter of George and Rosemary (Zitz) Fulton. She and her family spent some time in Ohio before settling down in Iowa where she attended West High School. She was united in marriage to James Kanagy June 12, 1982, at West Union Mennonite Church. To...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...