OBITUARIES

May 23, 2022

James Keith “Duffy” Nelson, 92, formerly of Ollie, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022 at Manor House Care Center in Sigourney.

 

Keith was born at his parents’ farm at Ioka, southwest of Ollie, Iowa on August 5, 1929.  He was the son of James and Nellie (Liggett) Nelson. He lived there until 1936 when he moved with his...

May 21, 2022

  Williamsburg- June Madeline Glandorf was born June 15, 1935, in Victor, Iowa, the daughter of Willis “Earl” and Mary Margaret (Punke) Woodrum.  She grew up in Ladora and graduated from Ladora High School with the class of 1953.  June was united in marriage to Derald Arthur Glandorf on September 3, 1955 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church near Williamsburg.  She...

May 21, 2022

Williamsburg- Eugene “Bud” South was born was born June 12, 1931 in Audubon, Iowa, the son of Elmer Ernest and Cecile Mae (Parker) South.  He attended rural country school and graduated from Perry High School.  Bud was drafted to the United States Army and proudly served his country with active duty in the Korean War. He later was honorably discharged. ...

May 21, 2022

Marlin Earnest Niday, age 90, of Marengo joined his loved ones in heaven on May 21, 2022 with his family by his side. Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M., Friday, May 27, 2022 at the First Presbyterian Church, Marengo, with Rev. Anni Thorn officiating. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M., Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Burial will be...

May 20, 2022

Donald Joseph Sumpter passed on May 20, 2022 in his home with his wife and family by his side. He was 80 years old. Family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m., on Monday, May 23, 2022 at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. Private family services will be held with Pastor Rick Magstadt officiating.

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May 18, 2022

Velma Fern Yoder was born May 29, 1931 in rural Kalona, Iowa.  The daughter of Lloyd and Clarissa (Hochstedler) Yoder.  She died at her home in Kalona following a short illness on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at the age of 90 years.  In her youth she was baptized and became a member of the Old Order Amish Church, where she...

May 15, 2022

Gary Ahlberg, age 84, of Marengo, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Highland Ridge Care Center, Williamsburg. Funeral service: 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 23, 2022, at First Presbyterian Church, Marengo with Rev. Anni Thorn officiating. Burial will be at the Marengo Cemetery, Marengo. Visitation: 4-7 p.m., Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Memorials may be...

May 13, 2022

Dorothy J. Hawkes, age 97 of Amana, passed away, Friday evening, May 13, 2022 at Colonial Manor of Amana. Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at the High Amana Cemetery, High Amana, Iowa, with Elder Emilie Hoppe officiating. There will be no visitation.Memorials in Dorothy's honor may be directed to the family. Kloster...

May 9, 2022

Paul Amos Schumann  was born September 9, 1935, in rural South English, Iowa to William and Ruth (Grove) Schumann. Paul attended South English Elementary School and also Kinross High School.  Paul was married to Dorothy Burkholder on June 1, 1956, at the Wellman Mennonite Church in Wellman, Iowa. Paul was a lifetime farmer.  He enjoyed his family and working on...

May 5, 2022

Charlotte Kerkman, of Blairstown, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at the age of three months and seven days. Funeral service: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 12, 2022, at the Blairstown American Legion with Rev. Diane Vorhies officiating. Visitation: 4-7 p.m., Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at the Blairstown American Legion. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral...

May 4, 2022

 

KEOTA-Darlene Elizabeth Flynn, age 95, of Keota, died Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Cottage Grove Place in Cedar Rapids.    Darlene was born June 19, 1926, in Houghton, Iowa, to Edward and Theresa (Woltering) Conrad.  She grew up in the Keota community with her five brothers: Joe, Kenneth, Denny, Donnie and Ronnie and one sister: Virginia.  She graduated from...

May 1, 2022

Rosemary Ellen Pope, age 78 of Marengo, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022 at St. Luke’s Unity Point, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Friday May 6, 2022, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Anni Thorn officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Thursday, May 5, 2022, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A...

May 1, 2022

Mary E. Goldammer, age 89, of Marengo passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022, at Compass Memorial Healthcare, Marengo. Funeral service: 12:00 p.m., Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Diane Vorhies officiating. Burial will be at the Marengo Cemetery. Visitation: 10:00 a.m., until service time Saturday May 21, 2022, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Memorials...

May 1, 2022

Margaret Ann “Maggie” Geiger, age 77 of Walford, formerly of Amana, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022. Funeral Services: 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 4, 2022, Middle Amana Church, Middle Amana, with Elder Alan Trumpold officiating. Burial will be in the Amana Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 P.M. Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at the Middle...

Apr 30, 2022

 

Born Frances Jean Schauf on June 8, 1927, took her long awaited place in Heaven on April 30 2022. Preceded in death by her parents Goldie Ellis-Schauf and Doyle Schauf, sisters Dorthy, Betty, Rosemary, and husband Harry Baumert. Survived by her sister Evelyn, and brother Robert.

Visitation: 4:00-7:00pm Powell Funeral Home, Sigourney - Thursday May 5th, 2022 Funeral: 10:00am What...

Apr 27, 2022

 

Lois Axmear, age 97, passed away at the Mapleton Community Home, Mapleton MN, Wednesday, April 27, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday May 27 at Keswick United Methodist Church, Keswick IA.  Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the church prior to service. A lunch will be served immediately after. Interment will be at...

Apr 25, 2022

North English- Larry Fuller was born June 19, 1937, in Millersburg, Iowa, the son of Cloyd “Jinx” & Esther (Pope) Fuller. He graduated from North English High School in 1955.  On August 18, 1956, Larry was united in marriage to Maryann Vercande at St. Joseph Catholic Church in North English. He was a lifelong farmer and worked as a...

Apr 21, 2022

  Iowa City- Angela Alvarenga was born May 30, 1942, In Antiguo Cuscatlán, San Salvador, El Salvador, the daughter of Juana Alvarenga Escamilla. She was united in marriage to Jose Ramos in La Liberta, El Salvador. In her younger years, Angela was a seamstress for a small town in El Salvador. She enjoyed cooking, it was her way of showing...

Apr 20, 2022

 

Kalona- Sara M. Miller 89, of Kalona, Iowa, passed away at her home on Wednesday evening April 20, 2022. She was born April 1, 1933 in Kokomo, Indiana, to Menno and Susan (Schlabach) Miller. She was a member of the Sharon Bethel Church in rural Kalona. In her earlier years she did house cleaning and also worked in a...

Apr 19, 2022

 

Marian Frances Taschner was born October 24, 1934 in Cedar Rapids, to Eva and Forrest Taschner.  She was an avid church-goer all her life.  Marian attended school until the tenth grade and proudly earned her GED.  As a young woman, she enjoyed her time at Collins Radio, where she was working when she met Robert.  She saw him at...