OBITUARIES

Nov 19, 2021

HARPER-Richard V. Weber, age 90, of Harper, died Friday, November 19, 2021, at the Keokuk County Health Center in Sigourney. Richard was born November 20, 1930, in rural Harper, to Victor and Allene (Sanders) Weber and graduated from St. Elizabeth High School in Harper. He was an Office Manager and Construction Site Supervisor for Natural Gas Pipeline in Harper for...

Nov 19, 2021

Bessie Jean Hollingsworth was born June 5, 1923 in Hayesville, Iowa the daughter of Henry F and Bessie (Chase) Wilkening. On August 21, 1940 Bessie was united in marriage to Leonard Doyle "Johnnie" Hollingsworth in Lancaster, MO. In 1942 they moved to the farm east of North English and farmed for 66 years. Bessie was a devoted farm wife and...

Nov 15, 2021

Edna (Hochstetler) Miller was born December 21, 1934, in rural Johnson County, Iowa. She was the daughter of Aaron and Mary Hochstetler. She attended Oakland School through 8th grade. On October 17, 1954 she was united in marriage to (Elwood) Gene Miller, at East Union Mennonite Church rural Kalona. She was baptized in her youth at East Union Mennonite. She...

Nov 14, 2021

Deborah A. Peters, age 62, of Belle Plaine passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021, at Belle Plaine Specialty Care Center after a short, courageous battle with ovarian cancer.  A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 21, 2022  at the Marengo Cemetery, with Jeramey Peters officiating.  A memorial fund has been established.

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Nov 13, 2021

Kalona- Amanda J. Hochstedler was born on February 4, 1934 in Arthur, Illinois. The daughter of John G. and Lena (Mast) Hochstedler. In her youth she accepted Christ and was a faithful member of the Old Order Amish Church. Amanda died on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at the University Hospital in Iowa City at the age of 87 years 9...

Nov 11, 2021

KEOTA-Robert Lee Carris, age 88, of Keota, died Thursday, November 11, 2021. Robert was born November 14, 1932, in Valley, Iowa, to Warren and Mildred (Ruplinger) Carris and received his education in West Chester and Keota schools. On August 15, 1964, he married Maxine Christner in Sigourney. Following marriage the couple lived in Keota. Robert was a custodian at University...

Nov 6, 2021

North English- Jerald Thomas Allison was born June 1, 1935 in Albia, Iowa the son of Guy Milford and Geneva Mae (Lane) Allison. He graduated from North English High School in 1954. Jerry farmed in the North English area for many years and worked at the University Of Iowa. He was united in marriage to Kay Gerard, to this union...

Nov 6, 2021

Williamsburg-Ruth Margaret Shannahan was born December 4, 1926 , in Letts, Iowa. The daughter of Philip and Stella (O'Connor) O'Toole. She graduated from University of Northern Iowa and attended University of Iowa. Ruth was united in marriage to Eugene Joseph Shannahan on February 12, 1955 at the Amarillo Air Force Base in Amarillo, Texas. The couple moved to Williamsburg in...

Nov 2, 2021

SIGOURNEY-Mary Lee Beach, age 94, of North English, formerly of Sigourney, died Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at the English Valley Care Center in North English. Mary was born October 18, 1927, in Ollie, to Guy and Mae (Mellott) Reiner and graduated from Ollie High School. She married Paul Garrett in Sigourney and they had one son, Larry. Paul passed away...

Nov 1, 2021

Mikel A. Rotter, age 59, of Orlando, Florida passed away Monday, November 1, 2021. A memorial graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 20, 2022, at the Marengo Cemetery, Marengo. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m., until service time at the Marengo Cemetery, Marengo. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Nov 1, 2021

Kenneth Ray Shaull, age 94, of Millersburg, passed away at the English Valley Care Center on Monday, November 1, 2021. Private family graveside services will be held with Chaplain Wendy Christiansen officiating. Burial will be in the Ladora Cemetery. A public visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 5, 2021, at Kloster Funeral Home,...

Oct 31, 2021

Austin T. Roth, age 23, of Ladora, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021. The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m., Friday, November 5, 2021, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Memorials may be contributed to the family in Austin’s name in care of Kloster Funeral Home, 298 W. Washington St. Marengo, Iowa 52301.

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Oct 29, 2021

Our kind mother and grandmother, who so frequently calmed our hearts, soothed our hurts, laughed with us, and never missed sending a birthday card, has reunited with her husband, son, siblings, and parents. After months of failing health, Kathleen Marie Strohman passed away at the English Valleys Care Center on October 29, 2021, at the age of 91. Kathleen was...

Oct 29, 2021

Williamsburg - Dorothy Ann (Higgins) Schwartz was born April 5, 1924, at her family farm near Zwingle, Iowa, to Alf and Edna (Lenhart) Higgins and passed away peacefully at Mercy Hospital on Friday, October 29, at the age of 97. She graduated from Calamus High School in 1942 and then taught in a one-room rural school for five years. Dorothy...

Oct 28, 2021

 

Larry Pat Blaylock was born in his farm home in Kinross, Iowa, on January 30, 1947, to Marvin and Jessie (Edmundson) Blaylock.  He was a surprise to the family as he was the second of twins to be born that day.  He often said his work ethic came from working the farm with his family, but he still found...

Oct 28, 2021

Eldridge-William (Billy) Arvine Decker was born March 25, 1956 in Sigourney, Iowa. The son of Harold and Ladeana (Grimm) Decker. He graduated from Williamsburg High School and later Indian Hill Community College in Ottumwa. He served in the United States Air force. Billy was a jack of all trades and master of none. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping mushroom hunting...

Oct 26, 2021

Violet Ruby Anderson, age 87, of Marengo, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo. Private family graveside services will be held. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery. Visitation: 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Memorials may be contributed Essence of Life Hospice, Amana.

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Oct 24, 2021

North English- Helen "Joan" Harris, 90, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021 at the English Valley Care Center in North English. Joan was born January 2, 1931 in North English, Iowa the daughter of Lowell & Henrietta (Whitmore) Churchill. She graduated from North English High School in 1948. On September 3, 1949 Joan was united in marriage to Larry Wayne...

Oct 23, 2021

KEOTA-Frank William Gretter, 96, died on October 23, 2021 at home in rural Keota, Iowa. He was born in rural Harper, Iowa on October 23, 1925 to Wynn and Margaret (Flander) Gretter. He graduated from Saint Elizabeth School in Harper. On March 31, 1951 he married Audrey Ann Smith at Saint Elizabeth Catholic Church. The same year he was married,...

Oct 23, 2021

Kalona- Elwin Glen Gingerich was born on November 26, 1960 to Emery and Emma (Mast) Gingerich. He was united in marriage to Linda (Hershberger) Gingerich on June 27, 1985. He was a faithful member of the Old Order Amish Church until his death. Elwin passed away suddenly at his home from an apparent heart attack on Saturday, October 23, 2021....