OBITUARIES

May 1, 2021

Shirley F. Childers, age 79, of East Amana, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Graveside service: 11:00 a.m., Tuesday May 4, 2021 at the East Amana Cemetery, East Amana with Elder Tony Berger officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to Kloster Funeral Home in care of Shirley, 298 W. Washington St.,...

May 1, 2021

Solon - Christopher James Misel was born February 18, 1965 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Donald and Marilyn (Stuck) Misel. He graduated from Amana High School in 1983. His college education included attending the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and graduating from the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in Graphic Design. He later attended and...

May 1, 2021

Williamsburg-Ethel Anna Sophia Newkirk was born August 15, 1928, on the farm northeast of Williamsburg. The daughter of Herman and Anna (Baack) Heitshusen. She attended Immanuel Parochial School. Ethel was united in marriage to Richard F. Newkirk on December 5, 1948 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church near Williamsburg. Ethel was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Williamsburg where...

Apr 28, 2021

DELTA- Georgia Stout, age 89, of Delta, died Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Montezuma Specialty Care. Georgia was born November 18, 1931, in Martinsburg, to Adam Harrison and Sadie Almeda (Miller) Herrick. Her family moved to Delta when she was two months old and she graduated from Delta High School in 1951. On September 25, 1959, she married Forrest LeVern...

Apr 27, 2021

North English- Colleen Elizabeth Eckhart was born January 16, 1955 at Watts Hospital in Marengo, the daughter of Gilbert A & Norma Matilda Dora (Schultz) Wardenburg. She grew up in Blairstown and graduated from Benton Community High School in 1973. On November 26, 1977 Colleen was united in marriage to David Alan Eckhart at Grace Lutheran Church in Blairstown. Colleen...

Apr 24, 2021

Elaine Emma (Sandersfeld) Wardenburg passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Highland Ridge in Williamsburg at the age of 90. Elaine was born September 6, 1930 in Williamsburg to Millen F. and Emma A.L. (Schwarting) Sandersfeld. She was baptized on September 28, 1930 and confirmed on May 28, 1944 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Elaine attended Immanuel Lutheran School...

Apr 23, 2021

John William Laux Sr., 90, loving father, sports fanatic, Three Stooges fan, and admitted chocoholic, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2021, in Peoria, Arizona, with his family by his side and in his heart. Those who grieve his loss take comfort knowing he is reunited in heaven with the love of his life, Rosemary, who preceded him in death...

Apr 23, 2021

Alan White, age 75, of Malcom, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 at home after a short battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, August 29, 2021 at the Cromwell Church, Cromwell, Iowa.

Alan was born in Creston and graduated from Creston High School. He attended college but decided...

Apr 22, 2021

Kalona- Raymond Jay Marner passed away April 22, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family at the age of 85. Ray was born July 1, 1935, in rural Kalona, the son of Chris and Mary (Gingerich) Marner. On September 1, 1957, Ray was united in marriage to Ruth Swartzentruber in Montgomery, where they lived for two years before...

Apr 22, 2021

Mary E. Calkins, age 86, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021, with family members surrounding her. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 8, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church, Marengo, with Pastor Lisa Crow officiating. Inurnment will be in the Marengo Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday,...

Apr 21, 2021

SIGOURNEY-Jeanette Hammes, age 93, of Sigourney, died Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Highland Ridge Care Center in Williamsburg. Jeanette was born November 13, 1927, near Harper, to Richard and Margaret (Sondag) Merz and graduated from St. Elizabeth High School. On April 17, 1948, she married Floyd J. Hammes at St. Mary Catholic Church in Keota. A lifelong resident of Keokuk...

Apr 19, 2021

Gage A. Tuttle-Kruse, age 29, of Victor passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 19, 2021. Visitation: 4-8 p.m., Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A private family service will be held with Elder Jon Childers officiating. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family with arrangements. Masks and social distancing will...

Apr 19, 2021

Holbrook- M. Victorine (Vickie) Malloy was born November 11, 1925, in Holbrook, Iowa. The daughter of James and Laura (Griffin) Donohoe. She attended school in Holbrook and graduated from Parnell High School. Vickie was united in marriage to James David Malloy on March 16, 1946 in Buffalo, Iowa. She was a longtime member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Holbrook,...

Apr 19, 2021

Williamsburg- E. Jackie (Jack) Littrell was born January 5, 1933 in Aline, Oklahoma, the son of Elbert & Edith (Shaddy) Littrell. He graduated from Aline High School in 1951 and Wichita State in 1961. He served in the United States Marine Corp from 1953 - 1956. On December 26, 1957 Jack was united in marriage to Josephine Elizabeth Linch in...

Apr 16, 2021

Kalona- Richard Allan Threlkeld was born December 18, 1966, in Oskaloosa, IA. The son of Melvyn and Velma (Cozart) Threlkeld. He attended school at Mid-Prairie then in Iowa City . He graduated from West High School in Iowa City. He moved into Systems Unlimited when he was 14. In 1998 he moved to Reach For Your Potential where he attended...

Apr 15, 2021

Parnell- Jerry Lee Malin was born February 22, 1941, in Centerville, Iowa. The son of Roy and Edna (Barsch) Malin. He graduated from Centerville High School and Centerville Junior College. Jerry was united in marriage to Wilda Sleeth on November 8, 1962 at the Church of God in Centerville. During his life he has worked for Hy-Vee as a manager...

Apr 13, 2021

William Charles Metz, age 87, “the Tinsmith”, of Middle Amana, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at the Mercy Hospice House, Hiawatha. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 19, 2021 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo, with Pastor Andrew Gray officiating. Burial will be in the Middle Amana Cemetery, Middle Amana, with military honors....

Apr 11, 2021

David D. “Gonzo” Slaymaker, age 55, of Marengo passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at his home. Graveside service: 11:00 a.m., Thursday April 15, 2021 at the Koszta Cemetery, rural Marengo with Rev. Diane Vorhies officiating. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family with arrangements.

David is survived by his daughters Stormy Slaymaker of Texas and...

Apr 9, 2021

Dan "Good Guy" Mertens, age 77, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at Sunnybrook Assisted Living in Mt. Pleasant. Dan was born September 3, 1943, in Mt. Pleasant, to Henry and Marguerite (Burns) Mertens. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1963 and attended St. Ambrose College. On June 1, 1973, he married Katie Mathes...

Apr 8, 2021

Homestead- After a long and happy life, and a heroic battle with cancer, Robert went to his heavenly home on April 8, 2021. He spent one last holiday with his family and was surrounded by his loving wife and children in his final hours. Robert never met a person he didn't like. He always had a smile on his face...