OBITUARIES

Oct 22, 2021

KEOTA-Marvin Francis Hammen, age 76, of Keota, died on Friday, October 22, 2021, at home in his recliner on the porch surrounded by his family, after his hard fought battle of Covid pneumonia, small cell bladder cancer, and leukemia. One of Marvin's most common expressions was "one day at a time", and that is what got him through his health...

Oct 22, 2021

Frances Colleen (Swanson) Schmidt, age 77, of Williamsburg, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 at Compass Memorial Hospital, Marengo. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 28, 2021 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Homestead, with Pastor Zachary Voss officiating. Visitation: 9:30 a.m., until service time, at St. John’s Lutheran Church Homestead. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Homestead. Memorials...

Oct 20, 2021

Karen M. Bischof Ramsey, age 82, of Williamsburg, passed away at her home Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 25, 2021, at Trinity United Church of Christ, rural Marengo with Pastor Tim Miller officiating. Burial will be at Genoa Bluff Cemetery, rural Marengo. Visitation: 4:30-7:30 p.m., Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo....

Oct 19, 2021

Megan Donavon Guenthner Clark - 1978-2021 After a five year dance with cancer, Megan Donavon Guenthner Clark of Sigourney passed away peacefully on October 19, 2021 at the Keokuk County Hospital. Megan was born on January 18, 1978 in Omaha, Nebraska. She spent her childhood in Papillion, Nebraska and was a member of the 1996 graduating class from Papillion-LaVista High...

Oct 18, 2021

Marjorie M. VanHamme, age 91, of Brooklyn, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021, at Brooklyn Community Estate. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 22, 2021, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Brooklyn with Father Scott Lemaster officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Brooklyn. Visitation: 4-7 p.m., Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. A Rosary...

Oct 18, 2021

Russell Alan Hawkins, age 70, of Marengo, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021 at Unity Point St. Luke’s, Cedar Rapids. Private family graveside services will be held at Kostza Cemetery, rural Marengo. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is assisting the family with arrangements. A memorial fund has been established.

Russell is survived by Doris K; three children, Craig...

Oct 17, 2021

Marietta Jean Heller, 93, was called home to heaven on October 17, 2021. As a believer in the Lord Jesus she was given the promise of sins forgiven and life everlasting. Interment will be at the Marengo Cemetery. A 2:00 p.m. Memorial Service will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo, on Saturday, October 23, 2021 with Rev....

Oct 17, 2021

Howard A. Holmes, age 68, of Belle Plaine, passed away at his home Sunday, October 17, 2021. Funeral service: 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, with Pastor Mike Stombaugh officiating. Visitation: 12-2 p.m., Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Memorials may be contributed to Hope of the World at 11 Railroad...

Oct 17, 2021

Joyce Earleen Borlin, age 82 of Williamsburg, died Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Highland Ridge Care Center, Williamsburg. Funeral Service: 4 P.M. Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Gary Van Heukelom officiating. Burial will be in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Conroy, Iowa. Visitation will be from 2:30 to 4 P.M. Saturday, October 23 rd...

Oct 15, 2021

Herbert “Herb” N. Miller, age 92, of Marengo, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021, at Compass Memorial Hospital, Marengo. Graveside Service: 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 22, 2021, at Koszta Cemetery, rural Marengo with Rev. Paul Moore officiating. Military Honors will be conducted. There will be a luncheon served at the Marengo American Legion Hall following the graveside service. Memorials...

Oct 13, 2021

Kenneth H. Berger, age 80 of Marengo, died peacefully and suddenly from heart disease on Wednesday evening October 13, 2021 at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo. Private Graveside Services will be held at the Marengo Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, cards and memorials may be sent to the family in care of Kloster Funeral Home, 298 W Washington St.,...

Oct 13, 2021

Bessie A. “Kandi” Griffith, age 75, of Brooklyn, passed away at her home Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Memorial Service: 5:00 p.m., Monday, October 18, 2021, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. Visitation: 2-5 p.m., Monday, October 18, 2021, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. For those attending the service, in honor of Kandi, and her wishes, please wear bright colors. Memorials...

Oct 11, 2021

WELLMAN-Tami (Tamara) Lynnette Davidson, age 56, of Wellman, died Monday, October 11, 2021, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Tami was born February 27, 1965, in Iowa City, to Carroll and Linda (Popham) Vikel. She graduated from City High in 1983 and LaJames College in 1993. In 1983, Tami married Jeff Davidson and they were later...

Oct 10, 2021

Lillian “Laurene” Chapman was born April 12, 1929, near Webster, Iowa, the daughter of Harlan and Lillian Hunzelman Fry. Laurene passed away on October 10, 2021, peacefully at her home, with her granddaughter Lynette Maxwell and her great granddaughter, Liberty Maxwell at her side. Private graveside services will be held at a later date. Kloster Funeral Home is in...

Oct 10, 2021

Millersburg- Beverly Jean Montross, age 88, of Millersburg, passed away peacefully in her home on October 10, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. Beverly was born on August 22, 1933 in Keokuk County, the daughter of Walter (Ellis) and Mabel (Hart) Morrison. While a student at Keswick High School she took pride in being a member of the state runner-up basketball...

Oct 5, 2021

Webster- Iva Irene Glandon was born January 14, 1930 near North English, Iowa, the daughter of Bruce & Martha (Haman) Wyant. She graduated from North English High School. She worked as a bookkeeper for Hester's Feed before she was married. On November 30, 1952 Iva was united in marriage to Bobbie Glandon in North English. After they married, they moved...

Oct 4, 2021

KEOTA-Lois J. (Michel) Greiner was born on July 27, 1937. She was married to the love of her life, Denny, for 61 years. Lois' first occupation was as a Kindergarten Teacher. She loved this job and often met her prior students in Sigourney and was proud to say, "I taught him/her." Throughout her life she enjoyed helping out with the...

Oct 4, 2021

Marengo- Brent Allen Strasser was born February 5, 1978 in Marengo, Iowa, the son of Roger Allen and Annette Kay (Moennich) Strasser. He was baptized February 26, 1978 and confirmed April 12, 1992 at St. John Lutheran Church, Homestead. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1996. On March 14, 2015 Brent was united in marriage to Carrie Ann Noe...

Oct 4, 2021

Erna H. Mantz, age 92, died Monday, October 4, 2021, at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo, after a five-year battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Funeral service: 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 8, 2021, at the Amana Church, Main Amana with Elder Emilie Hoppe officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery, Marengo. Visitation: 10:00 a.m., until the service...

Oct 2, 2021

Williamsburg-Sarah Lemira Collett was born on October 20, 1918, near Batavia, Iowa. The daughter of Harry and Sarah (Hewitt) Jameson. She attended school at Cantril and Hillsboro, then graduated from Birmingham High School in 1938. Lemira was united in marriage to Raymond Collett on April 8, 1939 in Fairfield, Iowa. After their marriage they moved east of Williamsburg for a...