OBITUARIES

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...

Terry Palmer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

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...

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....

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...

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...

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....

Lois A. Fettkether

Lois A. Fettkether

Jun 20, 2022

Lois A. Fettkether, age 88, of Williamsburg passed away Monday June 20, 2022, at Highland Ridge Care Center, Williamsburg. Per Lois’s wishes, her body was donated to the University of Iowa for research. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 8, 2022, at the Marengo American Legion, Marengo, with Phil Buschmann officiating. The family will...

Dale N. Collingwood

Dale N. Collingwood

Jun 20, 2022

Dale N. Collingwood, age 82, of Marengo passed away Monday June 20, 2022, at Compass Memorial Healthcare. Funeral service: 11:00 A.M., Friday June 24, 2022, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo with Rev. Andrew Gray officiating. Military Honors will be conducted following the service by the Williamsburg VFW. Inurnment will be at a later date. Visitation: 4-7 P.M., Thursday...