Sarah Lemira Collett
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...
Diane Caldwell
Oct 2, 2021
MOUNT PLEASANT- Diane Caldwell, 81, of Mount Pleasant died Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Specialty Care in New London. Services are pending at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. Diane was born January 4, 1940, in Henry County, Iowa, the daughter of Robert J. and Verda (Trabert) Peterson. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1958, and continued her education at...
Darwin Leslie Smith
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....
Daniel E. Kelley
Oct 1, 2021
Daniel Kelley, 64, of Mount Pleasant, died Friday, October 1, 2021, at Henry County Health Center in Mount Pleasant. Daniel was born June 7, 1957, in Danville, Illinois, the son of William E. and Mildred (Bates) Kelley. He spent his childhood and adolescent years in Media, Illinois. He graduated from Southern High School in Stronghurst, Illinois and received an Associates...
Lila Belle McCallister
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...
Paul E. DeJaynes
Sep 30, 2021
MOUNT PLEASANT - Paul DeJaynes, 81, of Mount Pleasant, died Thursday, September 30, 2021, at Grinnell Regional Medical Center in Grinnell. Paul was born June 8, 1940, in Denmark, Iowa, the son of Glendon and Goldie (Millizer) DeJaynes. He graduated from Burlington High School in 1960 and Open Bible College in Des Moines in 1967. On September 17, 1960, Paul...
David Jeffrey Young
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....
Doris E. Hanchett
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...
Randy Foubert
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...
Maxine Irene Voss
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...
Maynard John Lang
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...
Nancy Wernsman
Sep 23, 2021
MOUNT PLEASANT- Nancy L. Wernsman, 81, of Mount Pleasant, formerly of East Peoria, Illinois, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Arbor Court in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Nancy was born December 10, 1939, in Golden Pond, Kentucky, the daughter of James E. and Ella Ree (Hendon) Colson. She graduated from East Peoria Community High School. In 1958 she was united...
Jane A. Kriegel
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...
Jeffrey "Rodi" Rodibaugh
Sep 22, 2021
MOUNT PLEASANT- Jeffrey "Rodi" Rodibaugh, 62, of Rome, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at his home. Rodi was born June 30, 1959 in Fairfield, Iowa, the son of Jerry L. and Dixie (Darling) Rodibaugh. He worked as a welder and as a truck driver. He enjoyed spending time outdoors and was especially fond of hunting, fishing, and being on...
Lucille Madoerin Bell
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...
Nina Gelement
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...
Billy Dale Ballard
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...
Matthew Brower
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...
Ronald L. “Tex” Heitmann
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...
Debra Kay Quinlan
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...