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Ronald Kaska

Ronald Kaska

Dec 14, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT- Ron Kaska, age 87, of Mount Pleasant, died Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Addington Place.

He was a beloved husband, “Dad”, father-in-law, “Grandpa”, brother, and friend.   He was a man of great faith, who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Ron was born September 11, 1936, in East Pleasant Plain, Iowa, the son of...

Lyle Eugene Denison

Lyle Eugene Denison

Dec 13, 2023

 Millersburg- Lyle E Denison, age 67 of Millersburg, died on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Windmill Manor in Coralville.

Lyle Eugene Denison was born October 18, 1956 at the Keokuk County Hospital to George (Bud) and Lucille Kelley Denison. He grew up in the Green Valley area. He attended English Valleys Community Schools and graduated in 1974. He joined the Marines...

Jacob Kauffman

Jacob Kauffman

Dec 11, 2023

Kalona-Jacob M. Kauffman was born November 3, 1925 in Arcola, Illinois, the son of Henry J and Mary Ann (Stutzman) Kauffman. Jacob grew up in Illinois and Oklahoma until moving to Iowa in 1942. On July 25, 1944, Jacob was united in marriage to Jean Christner, they were blessed with 9 children. Jacob was a lifelong farmer and shelled corn...

Joe Jr. Miller

Joe Jr. Miller

Dec 11, 2023

Kalona- Joe Jr. Miller was born, Nov. 1, 1931, son of Ezra and Edna (Miller) Miller in Kalona, Iowa.He accepted Christ as his savior and remained faithful until his death. He was united in marriage to Erma Amanda Yoder on Oct. 23, 1952. He passed away peacefully at home on December 11, 2023.

Surviving are his six children, Edith Miller...

LaDora Patterson

LaDora Patterson

Dec 8, 2023

 

Wellman-LaDora Elizabeth Patterson was born October 17, 1927, in Keota, Iowa, the daughter of Bernard and Lulla (Baker) Redlinger.  She graduated from Wellman High School.  After graduation she worked as a Page in Washington D. C. during WWII. 

LaDora was united in marriage to Willard (Pat) Patterson on April 6, 1947, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Kinross....

Rosemary Jacobs

Rosemary Jacobs

Dec 4, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT- Rosemary Jacobs, age 88, of Mount Pleasant, died Monday, December 4, 2023, at New London Specialty Care.

Rosemary was born March 15, 1935, in Ollie, Iowa, the daughter of William and Verna (Koch) Whitney. She attended Mount Pleasant schools. On March 13, 1950, Rosemary was united in marriage to Harold Jacobs in Kahoka, Missouri. The couple made Mount...

Larry Striegel

Larry Striegel

Dec 2, 2023

 

HARPER-Larry Striegel, age 84, of Harper, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Lone Tree Healthcare Center.    Larry was born September 2, 1939, in Harper, to Delbert and Alma (Bombei) Striegel and received his education at St. Elizabeth Catholic School.  He served in the Army National Guard  in Washington from 1960 until 1966.  On January 30, 1965, he...

Lillian Pfaff

Lillian Pfaff

Dec 1, 2023

 

SIGOURNEY-Lillian M. Pfaff, age 103, of Sigourney, died Friday, December 1, 2023, at Manor House Care Center in Sigourney.    Lillian was born October 24, 1920, in Harper, to Lloyd and Valburga (Salm) White.  She attended St. Elizabeth Catholic School and graduated from Keota High School.  She then worked for attorney B.J. Byrne prior to her marriage to Kenneth...

Florence Johnston

Florence Johnston

Nov 30, 2023

KESWICK-Florence (Hummer) Johnston, 90, went to be with the Lord on November 30, 2023, in Keswick, Iowa.  She was born on August 26, 1933, along with her identical twin sister, Fran, to Andrew and Alice (Bender) Hummer in Oskaloosa, Iowa.  Florence spent her youth in both the Davenport, Iowa, and Keswick areas with her sister and parents, Fred and Alice...

Marc C. Moeller

Marc C. Moeller

Nov 30, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT- Marc Charles Moeller, age 69, of Mt. Pleasant, IA passed away on November 30, 2023, in Mt. Pleasant.

Marc was born on January 4, 1954 in Denison, Iowa, the son of George Arnold and Elvera Marie (Schultz) Moeller, both of whom were born in Iowa. He was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig, Iowa and later confirmed...

Naomi Jean Konicek

Naomi Jean Konicek

Nov 29, 2023

Clutier-Naomi Jean Konicek was born June 10, 1944, in Birmingham, Ohio, the daughter of Ralph and Margret (Myers) Shipman. She attended Birmingham Country School. Naomi was a cosmetologist and in her later years she was a school cook. Naomi was united in marriage to William Konicek on June 19, 1965, to this union they were blessed with three children. They later divorced, but remained...

Richard Bruce Gilmore

Richard Bruce Gilmore

Nov 26, 2023

North English- Richard Bruce Gilmore was born June 27, 1936, near North English, Iowa the son of Robert & Edna (King) Gilmore. He graduated from English Valleys High School. In 1959 Richard joined the US Army Reserves. In 1963, Richard was united in marriage to Alice Werner at the North English Christian Church, she passed away in 1987. In 1988,...

Patricia Ann Weber

Patricia Ann Weber

Nov 26, 2023

 

 

KEOTA-Patricia Ann Weber, age 78, of Keota, died Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.    Patricia was born July 17, 1945, in Brooklyn, New York, to Herman and Dorothy (Dent) Johnson.  She lived in Idaho Falls, Idaho in her early years, then grew up and graduated from high school in Butte, Montana.  Patricia attended...

Kathy West

Kathy West

Nov 26, 2023

Wellman- Kathy West was born August 21, 1954 in Washington, Iowa, the daughter of James and Virginia (Miller) Ehrenfelt. She graduated from Mid-Prairie High School in 1972. Kathy was united in marriage to Alan West, and they later divorced. Kathy worked at Oral B for 27 years and the University of Iowa for 20 years. She was known to her...

Kathy K. Alter

Kathy K. Alter

Nov 26, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT- Kathy Kay Alter, 70, of Mount Pleasant died on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Savannah Heights in Mount Pleasant.

Kathy was born January 11, 1953, in Muscatine, Iowa, the daughter of Robert and Gloria (Vanzyle) Buster. She married Scott Alter on July 7, 1973. Kathy lived in Mount Pleasant most of her life, except five years in Muscatine...

Donald Eugene Haley

Donald Eugene Haley

Nov 25, 2023

 

Keota-Donald Eugene Haley was born April 4, 1944, in Marianna, Arkansas, the son of Carl and Laura (Starrett) Haley.  He graduated from Malvern High School and attended Henderson State Teachers College.  Donald was united in marriage to Judy Baugh on November 4, 1969, in Cabot, Arkansas.   The couple lived in Holly Hills, South Carolina until moving to Keota...

Joyce Ann Bender

Joyce Ann Bender

Nov 24, 2023

Kalona- Joyce Ann Bender was born on December 8, 1946, in rural Johnson County, the daughter of Dale M. and Iva Idella (Schlabaugh) Brenneman. She went to Prairie Dale Rural School then attended Iowa Mennonite School. Joyce was united to Lloyd Bender on October 12, 1968, at Sunnyside Mennonite Church in Kalona. To this union they were blessed with three...

John L. Septer

John L. Septer

Nov 22, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT- John L. Septer, age 58, of Keokuk, formerly of Mount Pleasant, died Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital. 

John was born September 6, 1965, in Burlington, the son of Ernest and Shirley (Nau) Septer. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1984. John joined the United States Army following graduation and served for...

Lavonne Lucille Sandersfeld

Lavonne Lucille Sandersfeld

Nov 19, 2023

 

Williamsburg-Lavonne Lucille Sandersfeld was born July 1, 1937, on the family farm in Sibley Township, Sibley County near Gaylord, Minnesota, the daughter of Herbert and Adella (Laabs) Spiering.    She was baptized on July 11, 1937, and confirmed in March of 1951, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church by Rev. Winter.  She graduated from Gaylord High School in 1955, Concordia...

Mary June Adam

Mary June Adam

Nov 18, 2023

WASHINGTON-Mary June Adam, age 94, of Washington, formerly of Keota, died November 18, 2023, at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington.    Mary June was born April 14, 1929, in Hillsdale, Illinois, to Francis and Florence (McCabe) Brooks.  She graduated from Fairfield High School and attended Parsons College in Fairfield.  On November 29, 1951, she married Earl E. (Speed) Adam...

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