OBITUARIES

Aug 21, 2021

Amana- Mary Rose Lockridge was born June 10, 1935 in Sigourney, Iowa, the daughter of Jess & Hazel (Fry) Northup. On June 15, 1951 Mary was united in marriage to Ardith Lockridge in Sigourney. They lived and raised their family in Amana. She worked many years at the Ronneberg Restaurant in Amana. Mary was a member of the Amana Church....

Aug 21, 2021

Betty Lou Stewart, age 90 of Marengo, passed away, Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo. Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, August 24, 2021, St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Marengo with Fr. David Wilkening officiating. Visitation: 4:30–7:00 P.M. Monday, August 23, 2021, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with a Scripture Service at 4:00 P.M. Interment: Calvary...

Aug 20, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT - Donald Weir, 90, of Mount Pleasant died Friday, August 20, 2021, at the Keota Health Care Center in Keota, Iowa. Don was born January 2, 1931, in Albia, Iowa, the son Jesse and Ethel (Evans) Weir. He graduated from Albia High School in 1949. He served in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean Conflict. On...

Aug 17, 2021

Williamsburg- Dr. Warren Llewellyn Jones, formerly of Macomb, Illinois, was born June 15, 1946 in Williamsburg, the son of Merwyn Gittins and Emma Lou (Bullers) Jones. He was a Boy Scout in the Williamsburg Troop 225. He attended the Boy Scout Jamboree "For God and Country" in 1960 at Colorado Springs, Colorado, the Golden Jubilee 50th year of Scouting. In...

Aug 12, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT - Linda Angela Feehan, 61, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. Linda was born July 28, 1960, in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of Gerald and Janice (Farnsworth) Snyder. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1979. On September 15, 1979, Linda was united in marriage...

Aug 10, 2021

WELLMAN-Richard A. Stoner, age 63, of Wellman, died Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Richard was born November 5, 1957, in Ottumwa, to William Wayne and Pauline (Baxter) Stoner and attended English Valleys schools. He lived in Iowa City for several years before moving to Wellman about 15 years ago. Richard was...

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....