OBITUARIES

Dec 24, 2021

SIGOURNEY- Mary Klett, age 63, of Sigourney, died on Friday, December 24, 2021 at her home in Sigourney, surrounded by her family. Mary was born April 13, 1958, in Sigourney, the daughter of Kenneth and Dolores (Crampton) Pfannebecker. She graduated from Sigourney High School in 1976 and received her LPN from Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa. Mary was united...

Dec 23, 2021

Vernon K. “Hap” Sherman, age 93, of Marengo, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospital, in Iowa City. There will be military honors for Hap, held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the Iowa County Freedom Rock at Gateway Park, in Marengo. There will be a luncheon served at the Marengo American...

Dec 23, 2021

Marengo- Wayne Frederick Schwarting was born December 14, 1937 near Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of Alfred Henry and Viola Meta Louise (Timm) Schwarting. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1956, and went on to serve in the US Army. Wayne was united in marriage to Linda Rae Bemiss on June 6, 1965 at the Bethel Presbyterian Church in West...

Dec 22, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT - Marvin Day, 78, of Mount Pleasant, died Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at his home in Tucson, Arizona. Marvin was born December 10, 1943, in Concordia, Kansas, the son of Franklin and Wilma (Goering) Day. He graduated from Concordia High School in 1961. Marvin was united in marriage to Wanda Ortery on July 27, 1974, in Kirkwood, Illinois....

Dec 21, 2021

Williamsburg-Thomas "Tom" Neil Slaymaker was born October 9, 1938, near Marengo, Iowa. The son of Arnold and Lucille (Thomas) Slaymaker. He graduated from Williamsburg High School and attended Lino Type College in Charles City. Tom was united in marriage to Maralyn Stahl on August 23, 1958 at the St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Williamsburg. Early in their marriage they...

Dec 19, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT - Dean Van Trump, 89 of Mount Pleasant passed away peacefully on Sunday December 19, 2021, at Park Place Elder Living with his loving family by his side. Dean was born May 15, 1932 in Salem, Iowa, the son of Alva and Bernice (Hoggatt) Van Trump. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1950 and from Iowa...

Dec 18, 2021

Sigourney- William "Bill" Harry Klett, age 71 of Sigourney, died on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at his home in Sigourney. Bill was born October 19, 1950 in Sigourney, Iowa the son of John and Kathryn (McCreery) Klett. He grew up in Sigourney and graduated from Sigourney High School in 1968. Bill was united in marriage to Mary Elizabeth Pfannebecker on...

Dec 18, 2021

Sigourney- Paul Peiffer, age 73 of Sigourney, passed away peacefully at Parkview Manor in Wellman on Saturday, December 18, 2021. A private graveside service with military rites will be held at a later date. Memorials in Paul's honor may be directed to the Stead Family Children's Hospital. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com. Powell Funeral Home in Sigourney...

Dec 18, 2021

Roger W. Nelson, age 74, of Montezuma, formerly of Brooklyn, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at his home. A celebration of life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at the Michael J. Manatt Center, Brooklyn, with Rev. Josh Gerard officiating. Family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, December 28,...

Dec 15, 2021

December 17, 2021 KEOTA - Gordon E. Horras, age 87, died Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at the Keota Health Care Center following complications of a heart attack. Gordon was born February 13, 1934, in Clear Creek Township, the son of Albert "Bud" and Agnes (Hammes) Horras. He attended elementary school at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic School in rural Harper...

Dec 15, 2021

Ezra Jay Miller was born on November 1, 1935 in Johnson County, Iowa. The son of Noah J. And Elizabeth (Lehman) Miller. On October 17, 1957 he was united in marriage to Mattie Yoder. God blessed them with 64 years of wedded life. Upon his confession of faith he was baptized in the Old Order Amish Church and remained faithful...

Dec 12, 2021

Williamsburg-Doris Rentsch, age 91, of Williamsburg passed away peacefully at the Highland Ridge Care Center on December 12th. Doris was a long-time resident of rural Webb, IA where she and her late husband, Richard, cared for their family farm. Originally from Lee's Summit, MO, Doris moved to Iowa when she married Richard in 1959. Prior to marriage, Doris earned her...

Dec 11, 2021

Carroll F. Zuber, 86, High Amana, took the Lord’s hand on Saturday, December 11, 2021, with family by his side.

A Worship Service and Celebration of Carroll’s life will be held at the Amana Church, 622 45 th Ave., Village of Amana on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at 10 a.m. with Elder Anthony Berger presiding. Visitation will...

Dec 10, 2021

Michael Joseph Hanson was born March 22, 1960, the son of Gene and Marilyn (Donohoe) Hanson. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1978 and attended Ellsworth College in Iowa Falls. He farmed with his father earlier in life and later became the owner of Advanced Concrete Sawing in Iowa City. Mike is married to the love of his life...

Dec 9, 2021

Wellman- Robert Layne Livezey was born October 18, 1956 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. The son of Ray and Helen (McCreary) Livezey. He graduated from Mid-Prairie High School in 1975. He spent time walking in the timber looking for animals to paint. He loved to paint with oil as well as colored pencils, wood carvings of animals, making jewelry...

Dec 8, 2021

C. Elliott Driscoll 11/13/1946 - 12/8/2021 C. Elliott Driscoll was born November 13, 1946 in Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of John "Jack" V. Jr. and Kathleen V. (Clear) Driscoll. He was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Williamsburg. A 1964 graduate of Williamsburg High School, he attended college in Bettendorf, Iowa. Elliott was united in marriage to Rita...

Dec 6, 2021

Helen Mae Burdick, age 79 of Marengo, died peacefully at her home on Monday, December 6, 2021, following a short illness. Private Graveside Services were held 2:00 P.M. December 7, 2021, at Mount Calvary Oxford Cemetery, Oxford, Iowa.

Memorial donations may be contributed to the Marengo American Legion Post 76 for the bingo program. Kloster Funeral Home...

Dec 6, 2021

Nancy Kay Van Ersvelde, age 68, passed away on December 6, 2021 at REM-Iowa in Cedar Rapids of natural causes. Funeral service: 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 10, 2021 at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn, Iowa. Burial will be in the Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00–7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. In lieu of...

Dec 5, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT- Kenneth W. Reschly, 76, of Mount Pleasant, died Sunday, December 5, 2021, at his home. Ken was born March 28, 1945, in Mount Pleasant, the son of Floyd and Hazel (Richard) Reschly. He graduated from Iowa Mennonite High School in 1963. Ken was united in marriage to Joyce Steffensmeier on June 13, 1964, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church,...

Dec 5, 2021

Max Edward Breniman, age 80, of Montezuma, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines. Funeral service: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m., until service time. Burial will be in the Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery, with military honors. Memorials can be contributed to...