OBITUARIES

Oct 1, 2021

Williamsburg- Darwin Leslie Smith was born October 2, 1962 in Ottumwa, Iowa the son of Gene Leslie and Alice Louise (Long) Smith. He graduated from Deep River Millersburg High School in 1981. Darwin served in the US Army from 1981 - 1984. He was a school bus driver for Deep River Millersburg, worked at Hometown Café and was a scrapper....

Oct 1, 2021

Williamsburg-Lila Belle McCallister was born April 17, 1932 near Williamsburg, Iowa. The daughter of Leo and Viola (Waggoner) Johnson. She attended rural school in Keswick and Holbrook communities and Parnell Consolidated. Lila was united in marriage to Daryle Everett McCallister on October 4, 1947 in North English. Lila had worked a number of jobs before working for Amana Refrigeration for...

Sep 29, 2021

Williamsburg-David Jeffrey (Jeff) Young was born August 21, 1961 in Muscatine, Iowa. He was the son of David Ward and Nancy (Heller) Young. He graduated from Oakland High School and Simpson College with a degree in Accounting. Jeff was united in marriage to Mary Ann Sherman on September 5, 1987 at the Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Fort Dodge, Iowa....

Sep 29, 2021

SIGOURNEY-Doris E. Hanchett, age 101, of Sigourney, died Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at the English Valley Care Center in North English. Doris was born September 10, 1920, in Keswick, to Lewis Leroy "Roy" and Mabel (Sears) Caskey and graduated from Keswick High School. On December 24, 1938, she married Charles "Bob" Hanchett. The couple lived in Detroit for a short...

Sep 28, 2021

North English- Randy Lee Foubert was born November 23, 1950 in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of William & Dorothy (Polton) Foubert. He graduated from English Valley High School in 1969 where he played football and was a singer/guitarist for the band, The Intreegs. After school Randy went on to own and operate Foubert's Welding and Repair for 35+ years...

Sep 26, 2021

North English- Maxine Irene Voss was born October 18, 1926 in Melrose, Iowa, the daughter of Steven & Mary (Biros) Kasper. She graduated from Melrose High School and spent two summers at Drake University. Maxine was united in marriage to Owen West Voss on November 15, 1958 in Des Moines, Iowa. She taught in rural schools and was a secretary...

Sep 24, 2021

Maynard John Lang, Brooklyn, Iowa, passed away in his home on September 24, 2021, at age 95. Maynard was born north of Brooklyn in the home of his parents, Howie and Stella (Hendrickson) Lang. A Celebration of Life service will be at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, October 31, 2021, at Madison Church of Christ, rural Brooklyn with Pastor Joel Nielsen...

Sep 22, 2021

Jane A. Kriegel, age 75, of Brooklyn passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 27, 2021, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Brooklyn, with Father Scott Lemaster officiating. Visitation: 3-6 p.m., Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn, with a Rosary recited at 3 p.m. Burial...

Sep 22, 2021

Williamsburg- Lucille Madoerin Bell was born January 18, 1926 in York Township, Iowa County, Iowa, the daughter of Adolph and Ida (Newkirk) Hudepohl. She attended Immanuel Lutheran School, graduated from Williamsburg High School and Cedar Rapids Business School. Lucille was united in marriage to Bernard Madoerin on August 18, 1946 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. To this union they were blessed...

Sep 22, 2021

Kalona-Nina Aleksceevna (Zholnerchuk) Gelement was born on November 11, 1942 in Haboviche, Belarus. The daughter of Zhornerlchuk Aleksey and Zhornelchuk Nadezhda. On November 7, 1962, she was united in marriage to Andrey Gelement in Haboviche, Belarus. They lived on a small farm and worked for a collective farm. They moved to the United States on August 17, 1989. Nina worked...

Sep 22, 2021

Billy Dale Ballard, age 78 of Marengo, formerly of Millersburg and Williamsburg, is now reunited with the love of his life Kathie. He passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Compass Memorial Hospital. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with a Masonic  Service at 7:00 p.m. A memorial fund has been...

Sep 21, 2021

South English- Matthew Brower was born July 21, 1967 in Sigourney, Iowa the son of Arlan E & Evelyn Louise "Honey" (Butler) Brower. He graduated from English Valley High School in 1985 and later served in the US Army. He was a musician and worked for Steve Fisher as a mechanic for many years. On September 6, 2021 Matt was...

Sep 21, 2021

Ronald L. “Tex” Heitmann, age 73, of South Amana, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021 doing what he loved, surrounded by the friends he loved. Visitation: 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, September 26, 2021, at the Main Amana Church Fellowship Hall, Main Amana. Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 27, 2021 at the Main Amana Church, Main Amana, with...

Sep 21, 2021

Debra Kay Quinlan, age 44, of Marengo, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Compass Memorial Hospital, Marengo. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 27, 2021 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Marengo, with Father David Wilkening officiating. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery, Marengo. Visitation will be held from 4:30 to...

Sep 20, 2021

South English- John Charles Custer was born April 23, 1954 in Sigourney, Iowa the son of Paul Joseph & Byrna Rae (Meyer) Custer. He graduated from Tri-County High School in 1972 and attended UNI College. On May 24, 1986 John was united in marriage to Robin Ronae Wiseman at the Webster United Methodist Church. He worked for the United States...

Sep 20, 2021

Eleanor A. Uthoff, age 96, of Amana, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021, at Unity Point St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Private family graveside services will be held. Burial will be in the Lenox Cemetery, rural Amana. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Eleanor is survived by her children, Bonnie (Jerry) Callahan,...

Sep 19, 2021

SIGOURNEY-Paulette F. Wehr, age 67, of Sigourney, died Sunday, September 19, 2021, at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. Paulette was born July 18, 1954, in Fort Riley, Kansas to Kenneth and Lois (Lowry) Fogle. She attended Tri County School through the 5th grade and graduated from Sigourney High School in 72. On September 2 ,1972, she married Robert E. Wehr...

Sep 19, 2021

Parnell- Theodore "Ted" E. Redding was born July 21, 1944, in Knoxville, Iowa. He went to be with his Savior on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at his home, with Doris, his loving wife of 49 years by his side. Ted was a graduate of University of Northern Iowa (BS) and University of Iowa (MA). He taught Science for 34 years....

Sep 16, 2021

SIGOURNEY-Robert E. (Bob) Wehr, age 70, of Sigourney, died Thursday, September 16, 2021, at his home. Bob was born October 22, 1950, in Ottumwa, to Joseph and Wilma (Dumont) Wehr and graduated from Sigourney High School in 1968. On September 2 ,1972, he married Paulette Fogle in Sigourney. Bob served in the 872nd Maintenance Co. in the Army Reserves for...

Sep 13, 2021

SIGOURNEY-Orval Hradek, age 101, of Sigourney, died Monday, September 13, 2021, at the Keokuk County Health Center in Sigourney. Orval was born October 24, 1919, in Wellman, to Charles and Etta (Wade) Hradek. He graduated from Wellman High School and attended Junior College for one year. On September 28, 1940, Orval married Mary Catherine Ballensky in Lancaster, Missouri. He served...