OBITUARIES

Oct 22, 2021

KEOTA-Marvin Francis Hammen, age 76, of Keota, died on Friday, October 22, 2021, at home in his recliner on the porch surrounded by his family, after his hard fought battle of Covid pneumonia, small cell bladder cancer, and leukemia. One of Marvin's most common expressions was "one day at a time", and that is what got him through his health...

Oct 22, 2021

Frances Colleen (Swanson) Schmidt, age 77, of Williamsburg, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 at Compass Memorial Hospital, Marengo. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 28, 2021 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Homestead, with Pastor Zachary Voss officiating. Visitation: 9:30 a.m., until service time, at St. John’s Lutheran Church Homestead. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Homestead. Memorials...

Oct 21, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT- Ralph Holmstrom, 77, of Mount Pleasant, died Thursday, October 21, 2021, at the Henry County Health Center in Mount Pleasant. Ralph was born August 8, 1944, in Lakeland, Florida, the son of Carl and Alice (Williams) Holmstrom. He graduated from Burlington High School in 1963. Ralph was united in marriage to Dana Ward on April 2, 1966, in...

Oct 20, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT- Kenneth Mann, 68, of Mount Pleasant died Tuesday, October 20, 2021. Kenneth was born September 4, 1953, in Teheran, Iran, the son of John and Nadereh (Mirbaha) Newman. He graduated from high school and received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Iowa. Kenneth entered into the United States Navy in 1974 and served three years...

Oct 20, 2021

Karen M. Bischof Ramsey, age 82, of Williamsburg, passed away at her home Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 25, 2021, at Trinity United Church of Christ, rural Marengo with Pastor Tim Miller officiating. Burial will be at Genoa Bluff Cemetery, rural Marengo. Visitation: 4:30-7:30 p.m., Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo....

Oct 20, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT - Margaret Mae Anderson Neil, 87, of Mount Pleasant died Friday, October 22, 2021, at Arbor Court in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Margaret was born May 19, 1934, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the daughter of W. Hervey and Beatrice (Leonard) Anderson. She graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1952. On September 20, 1953, Margaret was united in marriage to John...

Oct 19, 2021

Megan Donavon Guenthner Clark - 1978-2021 After a five year dance with cancer, Megan Donavon Guenthner Clark of Sigourney passed away peacefully on October 19, 2021 at the Keokuk County Hospital. Megan was born on January 18, 1978 in Omaha, Nebraska. She spent her childhood in Papillion, Nebraska and was a member of the 1996 graduating class from Papillion-LaVista High...

Oct 18, 2021

Marjorie M. VanHamme, age 91, of Brooklyn, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021, at Brooklyn Community Estate. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 22, 2021, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Brooklyn with Father Scott Lemaster officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Brooklyn. Visitation: 4-7 p.m., Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. A Rosary...

Oct 18, 2021

Russell Alan Hawkins, age 70, of Marengo, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021 at Unity Point St. Luke’s, Cedar Rapids. Private family graveside services will be held at Kostza Cemetery, rural Marengo. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is assisting the family with arrangements. A memorial fund has been established.

Russell is survived by Doris K; three children, Craig...

Oct 17, 2021

Marietta Jean Heller, 93, was called home to heaven on October 17, 2021. As a believer in the Lord Jesus she was given the promise of sins forgiven and life everlasting. Interment will be at the Marengo Cemetery. A 2:00 p.m. Memorial Service will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo, on Saturday, October 23, 2021 with Rev....

Oct 17, 2021

Howard A. Holmes, age 68, of Belle Plaine, passed away at his home Sunday, October 17, 2021. Funeral service: 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, with Pastor Mike Stombaugh officiating. Visitation: 12-2 p.m., Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Memorials may be contributed to Hope of the World at 11 Railroad...

Oct 17, 2021

Joyce Earleen Borlin, age 82 of Williamsburg, died Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Highland Ridge Care Center, Williamsburg. Funeral Service: 4 P.M. Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Gary Van Heukelom officiating. Burial will be in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Conroy, Iowa. Visitation will be from 2:30 to 4 P.M. Saturday, October 23 rd...

Oct 15, 2021

Herbert “Herb” N. Miller, age 92, of Marengo, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021, at Compass Memorial Hospital, Marengo. Graveside Service: 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 22, 2021, at Koszta Cemetery, rural Marengo with Rev. Paul Moore officiating. Military Honors will be conducted. There will be a luncheon served at the Marengo American Legion Hall following the graveside service. Memorials...

Oct 13, 2021

Kenneth H. Berger, age 80 of Marengo, died peacefully and suddenly from heart disease on Wednesday evening October 13, 2021 at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo. Private Graveside Services will be held at the Marengo Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, cards and memorials may be sent to the family in care of Kloster Funeral Home, 298 W Washington St.,...

Oct 13, 2021

Bessie A. “Kandi” Griffith, age 75, of Brooklyn, passed away at her home Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Memorial Service: 5:00 p.m., Monday, October 18, 2021, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. Visitation: 2-5 p.m., Monday, October 18, 2021, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. For those attending the service, in honor of Kandi, and her wishes, please wear bright colors. Memorials...

Oct 11, 2021

WAYLAND - Donna A. Miller, 77, of Wayland, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021, at the Washington County Health Center in Washington. Donna was born July 26, 1944, in Leo, Indiana, the daughter of Ralph and Agnes (Graber) Witmer. She graduated from Leo High School, and continued her education by completing a business degree at a nearby college. Donna...

Oct 11, 2021

WELLMAN-Tami (Tamara) Lynnette Davidson, age 56, of Wellman, died Monday, October 11, 2021, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Tami was born February 27, 1965, in Iowa City, to Carroll and Linda (Popham) Vikel. She graduated from City High in 1983 and LaJames College in 1993. In 1983, Tami married Jeff Davidson and they were later...

Oct 10, 2021

Lillian “Laurene” Chapman was born April 12, 1929, near Webster, Iowa, the daughter of Harlan and Lillian Hunzelman Fry. Laurene passed away on October 10, 2021, peacefully at her home, with her granddaughter Lynette Maxwell and her great granddaughter, Liberty Maxwell at her side. Private graveside services will be held at a later date. Kloster Funeral Home is in...

Oct 10, 2021

Millersburg- Beverly Jean Montross, age 88, of Millersburg, passed away peacefully in her home on October 10, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. Beverly was born on August 22, 1933 in Keokuk County, the daughter of Walter (Ellis) and Mabel (Hart) Morrison. While a student at Keswick High School she took pride in being a member of the state runner-up basketball...

Oct 7, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT- Randolph "Randy" Espy, 59, of Mount Pleasant, formerly of Burlington, died unexpectedly Thursday, October 7, 2021 at his home. Randy was born January 11, 1962, in Centerville, Iowa, the son of Roger and Patricia (Van Landingham) Espy. He graduated from Burlington High School in 1980. Randy served in the United States Air Force for 20 years. He was...