OBITUARIES

Nov 26, 2021

Following a normal 10 hour day with his tiling and bulldozer business, 79 year old James Lee Waterhouse passed away unexpectedly at his home of an apparent heart attack on November 26, 2021. An avid outdoorsman and soil conservationist, Jim had a passion for his life's work, James Waterhouse Construction, which he and his wife, Berna, owned and operated for...

Nov 25, 2021

Williamsburg-Doris (Coffman) Evans was born January 25, 1930, in South English, Iowa. The daughter of Everett and Beulah (Shelly) Coffman. She graduated from Kinross High School and Iowa State Teachers College and Kirkwood Nursing College. Doris was united in marriage to Allyn "Cris" Evans on April 4, 1954 at the English River Church of the Brethren near South English. Doris...

Nov 25, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT - John H. March, 73, of Mount Pleasant, died Thursday, November 25, 2021, at the VA Hospital in Iowa City. John was born August 27, 1948, in Dyersville, Iowa, the son of Earl S. and Germaine (Lammers) March. He graduated from Western Dubuque High School in 1966. John served in the United States Army for three years during...

Nov 24, 2021

North English- Ted Clark Gallagher was born August 20, 1949 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the son of John Lloyd & Mae Elizabeth (Dittmer) Gallagher. He attended Eddyville High School. He worked as a welder for Vermeer for over 25 years. After retirement he drove truck for STS Transport, worked at Lowe's and most recently Casey's in Williamsburg. On July 17, 1999...

Nov 24, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT- Scott McKenzie, 70, of Mount Pleasant, died Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at his home. Scott was born July 3, 1951, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, the son of Frank and Helen (Brandmeyer) McKenzie. He attended Mount Pleasant High School. Scott was united in marriage to Sheila Hanna on December 15, 1972, in Biggsville, Illinois. Mount Pleasant had been Scott's...

Nov 24, 2021

Dr. Kenneth L. Fettkether, age 91, of Marengo, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Highland Ridge Care Center, Williamsburg. Per Kenneth’s wishes, his body was donated to the University of Iowa for research. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Freedom Rock Pavilion, at Gateway Park in Marengo, Iowa,...

Nov 22, 2021

Betty Marie Wells, age 90, of Brooklyn, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021 at Brooklyn Community Estate. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Betty is survived by her daughter Susie (Dan) Gleason, of Oskaloosa; a granddaughter Missy (DJ) Beck, of Grinnell; three great-grandchildren,...

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

Larry Schenk, 83, of Mt. Pleasant died Friday, November 19, 2021, at his home. Larry Lee Schenk born February 7, 1938, the son of Earl and Francis (Craig) Schenk. He was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School. Larry served in the U.S. Navy from 1958-1962. On June 28, 1963, Larry was united to Judith Kay Iserman. He was a...

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 14, 2021

Jerry Bradley, 83, of Mt. Pleasant died peacefully Sunday, November 14, 2021, at his home surrounded by family. Jerry was born October 10, 1938, in Fairfield, Iowa, the son of Arthur F. and Nevada E. (Shondel) Bradley. Jerry was a 1957 graduate of Fairfield High School. On August 15, 1965, Jerry married Lea Vorhies in Fairfield, IA. He served in...

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 12, 2021

Lois L. Bell, 91, of Mount Pleasant died Friday, November 12, 2021, at Arbor Court in Mount Pleasant. Lois was born June 22, 1930, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, the daughter of Earl and Dorthea (Southwick) Piper. Lois worked as a cook and baker at Buff's Truckstop and at Arbor Court. She was known for making delicious pies and cakes. Lois...

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 5, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT- Patrick McCormick, 64, of Mount Pleasant, died Friday, November 5, 2021, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. In his final months, the family cherished the time they were able to spend with him. Patrick was born November 22, 1956, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, the son of Donald and Louise (Burns) McCormick. He graduated from Mount...

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...