OBITUARIES

Aug 9, 2021

Wellman- Ron (Ronnie) Mullen was born August 9, 1958, in Storm Lake Iowa, the son of Peter and Marjorie (Patterson) Mullen. He graduated from Lytton High School. On March 31, 1984, Ron was united in marriage to Carol Bush at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Wellman. Ron worked at the University Of Iowa Hospital and Clinics ordering food for the...

Aug 8, 2021

Joan A. Alexander, age 85, of Brooklyn, entered Heaven’s gates, just in time for morning coffee/”cappuccina,” on the morning of Sunday, August 8, 2021. Funeral service: 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 13, 2021, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn with Pastor John Dodds officiating. Burial will be at Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery. Visitation: 9 to 11 a.m., Friday, August 13, 2021, at...

Aug 8, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT - Jay "Pete" Wehrle, 85, died Sunday, August 8, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. Pete was born September 8, 1935, in Rome, Iowa, the son of Walter and Anna (Hoffman) Wehrle. He obtained his GED from Burlington High School. On November 21, 1959, Pete was united in marriage to Sally...

Aug 6, 2021

Frederick “Fred” L. Shifflett Jr., age 57, of Marengo, passed away Friday, August 6, 2021, at Lantern Park Specialty Care in Coralville from a sudden diagnosis of cancer. He fought a courageous battle. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 12-4 p.m., Saturday, August 14, 2021, at the Lake Iowa Nature Center, rural Ladora. Memorials may be...

Aug 4, 2021

North English- Kathleen Marie Harding, age 84, of Sigourney and formerly North English died on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Manor House Care Center in Sigourney. Kathleen was born August 19, 1936 in Kinross, Iowa, the daughter of Margil & Edna (Rowe) Barrett. She graduated from St. Patrick High School in Cedar Rapids. On December 28, 1957 Kathleen was united...

Aug 4, 2021

Robert James Livingston Sr., age 74, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City. Per the family's request there will be no services at this time. Memorials may be contributed to the family in Robert’s name. Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Robert was born on August...

Aug 2, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT- Kathy Fraise, 59, of Mount Pleasant died suddenly Monday, August 2, 2021 at Henry County Health Center. Kathy was born January 7, 1962 in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of Victor and Jean (Peterman) Fraise. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1980. Kathy worked at Buff's Truck Stop as a waitress, the Mount Pleasant Community Schools as...

Aug 2, 2021

Oxford-Keith Arden Lackore was born November 30, 1934 in Forest City, Iowa. The son of Clifford and Winnie (Whiton) Lackore. He graduated from Colwell High School. Keith served in the United States Navy from 1955 to 1957. He farmed and was a truck driver for many years. He has spent the last 40 plus years with he's companion and love...

Aug 2, 2021

Oxford-Karen Ann White was born October 28, 1941 in Iowa City, Iowa. The daughter of Robert and Florence (Gray) Goody. She graduated from North English High School in North English, Iowa. Karen was married to Terry White and to this union they were blessed with four children. They later divorced. She has spent the last 40 plus years with her...

Jul 31, 2021

KEOTA-Irene Velma Baughman, age 101, of Keota, passed away on July 31, 2021 at Halcyon House in Washington, Iowa. Irene was born on October 4, 1919, the daughter of Merwyn and Edith (Nussbaum) Gilliland, on a farm near the Merinet, Wisconsin and Manomini, Michigan border. At the age of 4, she moved to Iowa and spent her school years in...

Jul 29, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT - Linda Vicker, 78, of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, died Thursday, July 29, 2021 at her home. Linda was born January 15, 1943 in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of Edwin and Margery (Barton) Leveling. She went to grade school in Salem and graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1961. On September 1, 1961, Linda was united in marriage...

Jul 28, 2021

Williamsburg- Josephine "Jo" Elizabeth Littrell was born November 8, 1935 in Edenton, Georgia. The daughter of Will and Eckie (Smith) Linch. She graduated from Monticello High School and attended Young Harris College. On December 26, 1957 Jo was united in marriage to Erwin Jackie Littrell at Monticello, Georgia. She enjoyed raising her family, gardening her flowers, sewing clothes for her...

Jul 27, 2021

Williamsburg- Myrna Sue Heitshusen was born February 10, 1935 in Green Valley outside of North English, Iowa, daughter of Luella May McCartor and Marvin (Pete) Aldrich. She grew up in North English and graduated from English Valleys High School in 1953. After high school, Myrna worked in Iowa City pursuing a career as a bookkeeper. Her focus shifted when one...

Jul 25, 2021

Elizabeth Mae “Tiny” Conley, age 67, of Marengo, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Unity Point Health St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. A celebration of life will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, August 7, 2021 at the Marengo American Legion, Marengo, Iowa. A meal will follow the service. Inurnment will be at a later date in Kentucky....

Jul 25, 2021

North English- Edward Murray Hall was born March 9, 1954 in Sigourney, Iowa, the son of Murray Edward & Doris Joan (Oldis) Hall. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1972. Ed worked for Metro Ready Mix as a concrete Truck Driver for many years before retiring in 2017. On September 15, 2018 Ed was united in marriage to Brenda...

Jul 25, 2021

Jorge Paz Rodriguez, age 49 passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021, at his home in Brooklyn. Services will be at a later date in Mexico. Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn is assisting the family.

Jorge came into this world on November 12, 1971 in Tototlan, Jalisco, Mexico, as the son of Alfredo Paz Torres and Gillermina Rodriguez. He...

Jul 24, 2021

 

Scott Charles Hagen of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021, at the age of 60.

Scott was born on May 7, 1961, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Richard and Lillian (Roemig) Hagen. He grew up on the family farm outside of Homestead, Iowa.  As a child, he attended St. John’s Lutheran church in rural Homestead.

He graduated...

Jul 23, 2021

Williamsburg-William Allen McNulty was born April 6, 1941, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The son of Charles and Helen (Nebendahl) McNulty. He graduated from St. Patrick's High School in Cedar Rapids and attended Loras College in Dubuque. Bill was united in marriage to LeNae DeSotel on January 5, 1963 in Hampton, Iowa. The couple has resided in Cedar Rapids, Britt, Mason...

Jul 23, 2021

Kalona- Larry Lee Cox Sr. was born January 17, 1939, in Columbus Junction. The son of Vane and Myrtle (Thomas) Cox. He graduated from St. Patrick High School in Columbus Junction. On June 7,1958 he was united in marriage to Linda Woodruff. They resided in many states throughout the country, returning to Iowa to settle in Kalona for the last...

Jul 22, 2021

Marvin L. Carney, age 84, of Marengo, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Compass Memorial Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Marengo with Father David Wilkening officiating. Burial will be at the Calvary Cemetery, Marengo with Military Honors conducted by the Marengo...