OBITUARIES

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...

Jul 19, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT - Yvonne Ogier, 77, died Monday, July 19, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Yvonne was born February 26, 1944 in Monroe, Wisconsin, the daughter of Leroy and Karline (Affalter) Petersen. She graduated from Juda High School in Juda, Wisconsin, and attended the Medical Laboratory Technician School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. On September...

Jul 18, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT - MOUNT PLEASANT - Helen Rogers Lauer, 94, of rural Mount Pleasant, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at Park Place Elder Living in Mount Pleasant following a short illness. Helen was the daughter of Aitken Baxter and Lillie Sarah (Rogers) Martin. She was born on December 27, 1926, at the Mount Pleasant Hospital. Helen began her...

Jul 16, 2021

Williamsburg- Wayne Millard Witte was born October 1, 1934 in rural Williamsburg, the son of Millard and Merwin (Mullnix) Witte. He attended the Lutheran Interparish School in Williamsburg. Wayne worked in the food service industry throughout most of his adult life and enjoyed fishing, driving, and walking nature trails. Wayne proudly and honorably served his country in the United States...

Jul 16, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT - Alvin Morris Moutrie passed away July 16th, at the University of Iowa Hospital. Funeral service will be at noon on Wednesday, July 21, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, with military rites by the Henry County Honor Guard. Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. until service time. Celebration of Life to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests...

Jul 16, 2021

Wellman- William James Brown was born January 14, 1925, in Douds, Iowa, the son of Ernest and Elsie (Davidson) Brown. William served in the United States Navy from 1942 to 1946. On April 27, 1946, William was united in marriage to Evelyn Broherd. He was a farm hand until 1957, worked a milk route, drove for Farmers Supply for seven...

Jul 14, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT - Helen Rogers, 93, of Mount Pleasant, died Wednesday July 14, 2021 at Henry County Health Center in Mount Pleasant. Helen was born September 6, 1927 in Mount Sterling, Iowa the daughter of Craig and Dorothy (Jennings) Pettit. She grew up in the Mount Sterling community and graduated from Keosauqua High School. She received her B.A. degree in...

Jul 9, 2021

Wellman- Susan (Embree) Melzow was born January 3, 1956, in Iowa City. The daughter of Harry and Gladys (Netser) Embree. She graduated from Mid-Prairie High School in 1974. Susan was a cook at Mid-Prairie High School. She enjoyed raising English Bulldogs, spending time with family, being outside, drinking coffee, sharing funny memes and most importantly, loving her sons and grandbabies....

Jul 9, 2021

Webster- Lonnie Levi Miller was born October 5, 1939 in Kinross, Iowa, the son of Vernon Levi and Iona Nadine (Kandell) Miller. He graduated from Kinross High School and Heston College. On January 22, 1961 Lonnie was united in marriage to Lois G Baker at the Kinross Christian Church. They lived in Keota for 3 years before moving to their...

Jul 6, 2021

Neale J. McMann, age 79, of Marengo, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo. Graveside service: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 10, 2021, at the Marengo Cemetery with Pastor Lisa Crow officiating. Visitation: 4-7 p.m., Friday, July 9, 2021, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo.  A memorial fund has been established.

Neale is survived...

Jul 6, 2021

North English- Dennis Gene Young was born April 4, 1952 in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, the son of Herbert William & Thorton Josephine (Dunbar) Young. He graduated from North English High School in 1970. Dennis worked in the grocery store industry throughout his career. He most recently worked for Freeman Foods in North English. He enjoyed working, walking and mowing his...

Jul 4, 2021

Conroy-Lowell Gene Kleinmeyer, 68, lost a 7-year battle with Renal Cell Carcinoma on Sunday, July 4, 2021, surrounded by his family at home. He fought like a true Marine until the end. Lowell was born in April 21, 1953 in Williamsburg, Iowa to Edwin and Dolores (Sandersfeld) Kleinmeyer. He graduated from Amana High School and enlisted in the Marines. He...

Jul 3, 2021

North English- Melvin Leroy Allison was born July 15, 1934 in Creston, Iowa, the son of Clarence Lyman and Vera (Adamson) Allison. He attended Creston High School. Melvin served in the US Army from 1955-1958, he then transferred to the US Reserves where he served over 30 years. On October 11, 1959 Melvin was united in marriage to Wanda Shirley...

Jul 3, 2021

Robert Joe Dunton, age 65 of Marion, passed away, Saturday, July 3, 2021 at St. Luke’s Unity Point, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, July 12, 2021, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Tim Miller officiating. Burial will follow at Sixteen Cemetery, Thornburg, Iowa. The family will receive friends from 12 –...

Jul 2, 2021

Beulah Anna Lortz, 90, of Iowa City, formerly of Millersburg, Iowa passed away peacefully on July 2, 2021 . Beulah was born on January 30, 1931 in North English, Iowa, the daughter of Bruce and Martha Wyant. She married Charles A Lortz on March 29, 1951. She enjoyed numerous years farming with her husband, including nurturing the calves and piglets,...