OBITUARIES

Jan 13, 2022

Obit: Bernard Clare Sondag Bernard "Clare" Sondag passed from this earth on January 13, 2022. Clare was born to Rosa Ann Pauly and Matts Sondag on April 23, 1924 in Harper, Iowa. As a child he attended the St. Mary Catholic school in Keota, Iowa. In 1943 Clare was drafted and trained as a naval medical corpsman in Coeur d'Alene,...

Jan 12, 2022

Gerhard (“Gary”) Otto Hinrichs was born on October 22, 1924, to Christian and Eliese (“Lizzie”) (Wacker) Hinrichs in Lincoln Township, Iowa. He was among the third generation of the Hinrichs family to live in his childhood home.

Gary received his elementary education at St. John’s Lutheran School, Lincoln Township. He graduated from Guernsey High School in 1942,...

Jan 12, 2022

North Liberty- Bradley Robert Brophy was born May 23, 1972, in Washington, Iowa. The son of Robert and Janelle (Miller) Brophy. He graduated from Mid-Prairie High School and the University of Iowa. On December 31, 2004, he was united in marriage to Robin Hanson in Iowa City. Bradley worked in IT Security. Bradley lived in Wellman, Chicago, and North Liberty....

Jan 10, 2022

Wellman- Harry G. Riddle was born December 20, 1942 in Sigourney, Iowa, the son of Harry H. and Harriette (Geyer) Riddle. He graduated from English Valleys High School in 1962. On December 15, 1962, Harry was united in marriage to Linda Cochran in Sigourney. Harry and Linda lived in the South English area until moving to Wellman in 1972. Harry...

Jan 10, 2022

Deep River-Judith Ann Sauter was born September 15, 1939 in Williamsburg, Iowa, the daughter of Leland L. & Elizabeth Ann (Shannahan) Stake. She graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1958. On June 18, 1960 Judy was united in marriage to Michael Sauter at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Williamsburg. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in North...

Jan 10, 2022

Williamsburg-Silei Kawaianianiolaie George was born June 18, 1987 in Maui, Hawaii. The daughter of Julia Martin. She graduated from Baldwin High School in Wailuku, Hawaii where she learned to play the ukulele. In 2006 and 2008 she welcomed her daughters Tehani and Evangeline. In 2011, she met the love of her life, Jody George. Jody and Silei were united in...

Jan 9, 2022

Margaret “Marge” D. Knapp, age 81, of Marengo, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 14, 2022 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Pastor Anni Thorn officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, January...

Jan 8, 2022

Mary Ellen Sandersfeld, age 88, of Amana, died peacefully on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at The Bird House Hospice Home of Johnson County in Iowa City. She was in the loving company of family. Visitation will be at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. on January 12. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., January...

Jan 8, 2022

Williamsburg- Thomas Joseph McClure was born May 23, 1953 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the son of Lowell Thomas & Betty Rosalie (Schultze) McClure. He graduated from Deep River Millersburg in 1971 and went on to receive his BS in Business from the University of Northern Iowa in 1975. On September 25, 1976 Tom was united in marriage to Patricia Ann Wiebold...

Jan 7, 2022

Lois Gayle Marner was born May 26, 1934 in rural Parnell, Iowa. The daughter of John and Lydia (Yoder) Marner. She graduated from IMS. Lois lived in Colorado Springs and moved to Kalona in August of 2011. Lois worked at Pin Rose Hospital in Colorado Springs, CO for 25 years as a house keeper, Nurses Aide and Data Entry. She...

Jan 7, 2022

Wellman- Donald (Donnie) Whetstine was born February 28, 1943, in Washington, Iowa. The son of Lloyd and Lula Farris Whetstine. He lived in the Wellman area most of his life. Donald worked at the WCDC in Washington. He enjoyed tinkering with old school electronics and loved his pets. Donald passed away Friday, January 7, 2022, at the Iowa Veterans Home...

Jan 4, 2022

Lawrence L. “Larry” Rettig, age 80, of South Amana, died Tuesday, January 4, 2022, shortly before his 81 st Birthday, at the University of Iowa Rehab Hospital in Coralville. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 21, 2022, at the South Amana Cemetery, South Amana. Friends may visit the family from...

Jan 3, 2022

Dorothy E. “Butch” Miller, age 76, of Brooklyn, formerly of Belle Plaine, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 at Brooklyn Community Estate, Brooklyn. Inurnment will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Belle Plaine, at a later date. Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Dorothy is survived by her siblings, Patsy Sutfin, of Belle...

Jan 3, 2022

KEOTA-Hubert J. Greiner, age 74, of Keota, died Monday, January 3, 2022, at Keota Health Care Center. Hubert was born March 11, 1947, in Ottumwa, to James and Darlene (Clarahan) Greiner. He attended Ss. Peter and Paul School and graduated from Keota High School in 1966. Hubert served in the Army Reserves from 1966 until 1972. On September 7, 1974,...

Jan 1, 2022

North English- Charline Elaine Greenlee was born October 21, 1953 in Monette, Arkansas, the daughter of Charles Leo & Annabell (Whisenant) Allen. She grew up in Arkansas until 13 when they moved to Iowa. She graduated from North English High School in 1972. On July 18, 1972 Charline was united in marriage to Mark G Greenlee in South English, Iowa....

Dec 31, 2021

Williamsburg-Lennis Elna Flores was born March 8, 1938, in Orange, California. The daughter of Herbert and Elna (Roberts) Newkirk. She attended St. Paul Lutheran School and graduated from Orange High School, in Orange California. She grew up in California and moved to Williamsburg in 1955. Lennis was united in marriage to Verne Doehrmann and to this union they were blessed...

Dec 29, 2021

North English-Nancy Catherine Fisher was born March 18, 1937, the daughter of John Sr and Maxine (Baugh) Durst. She graduated from Keota High School. Nancy was married to Carroll Fisher and to this union they were bless with four children. They later divorced. Nancy worked at Owens Brush (Oral B) for 42 years. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, woodworking, being outdoors...

Dec 29, 2021

Joel Nojara Lisondra, age 71, of Middle Amana, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Compass Memorial Hospital, in Marengo. Services are pending at this time.  Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Joel is survived by two daughters, Karen Lisondra of Tagana-an, Surigao del Norte, Philippines, and Kathleen (Jason) Barbour, of Newfoundland, Canada....

Dec 27, 2021

Kerry L. Traver, age 76, of Marengo, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 at Mercy Medical Center, in Cedar Rapids. A memorial service with military honors will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 3, 2022 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, with Rev. Larry Buswell officiating. Family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m., Sunday, January 2, 2022...

Dec 27, 2021

Wellman- Darlene Miller, 91, of Wellman passed away peacefully Monday, December 27, 2021 at Parkview Manor in Wellman. Darlene was born February 7, 1930 in a farmhouse in rural Keota. The daughter of Melvin and Hazel (Huber) Lyle. She spent time in her early years in Colorado with her mom and dad due to his illness. Darlene was united in...