OBITUARIES

May 6, 2021

NORTH ENGLISH-Jeffrey Alan Linscheid, age 63, passed peacefully in his sleep Thursday, May 6, 2021, at his home in rural North English. Jeff was born April 27, 1958, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, to Clayton and Cheryl (Grimm) Linscheid. He graduated from Milledgeville High School in 1976, attended Faith Baptist College in Ankeny and received his Associate's Degree in Business Administration...

May 6, 2021

RICHLAND-William E. Young, age 65, of Richland, died Thursday, May 6, 2021, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Bill was born June 15, 1955, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Richard and Elaine (Hutchinson) Young and graduated from Washington High School in 1973. On May 10, 1986, he married Teresa Rae Foglesong at the Webster United Methodist Church....

May 2, 2021

Harry W. Heldt, Jr. age 83, of Homestead, passed away Sunday May 2, 2021 at the University of Iowa Hospital. Funeral service: 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 6, 2021 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo with Rev. Andrew Gray officiating. Burial will be at the Homestead Cemetery, Homestead. Visitation: 4:30-7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo....

May 2, 2021

Kalona-Marvin A. Borntrager was born August 31, 1932, the son of Alton M. And Katie (Miller) Borntrager. He attended Prairie Dale School. Marvin was united in marriage to Minerva Yoder on October 11, 1956. He was a lifelong farmer. Marvin was a faithful member of the Old Order Amish Church until his death. Marvin died Sunday, May 2, 2021 at...

May 2, 2021

Cedar Rapids- Larry Allen Hamer was born June 5, 1951 in Iowa, the son of Lorine (Zimmerman) Hamer. He graduated from Williamsburg High School. He worked in the Williamsburg Dairy until moving to Cedar Rapids and working in various factories over the years. He retired from Procter & Gamble. Larry was an avid Iowa Women's Hawkeye Basketball fan. Larry died...

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...