Terry "Rooster" Hagans
Apr 7, 2021
KEOTA-Terry Lynn Hagans, "Rooster," age 62, of Keota, passed Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at his home, with his wife by his side, following a sudden illness. Rooster was born February 19, 1959, in Fairfield, Iowa, the second son of Richard and Lynnette. He grew up in the Brighton area. He was considered a "Jack of all trades" and was ground...
William Roy Demus
Apr 7, 2021
William Roy Demus Jr. of Kalona Iowa passed April 7, 2021, just 9 days shy of his 98th birthday. He was born in Mexia, Texas on April 16, 1923 to William Roy Demus, Sr and Alvie (Moss)Demus, the third child and first son of 21 children. Son as he was called by his family, had a major role in helping...
Hazel Ann (Doddema) Griffiths
Apr 5, 2021
Hazel Ann (Doddema) Griffiths, age 73, of Brooklyn (Holiday Lake), Iowa and Mesa, Arizona passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 of injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Chelsea, Iowa. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at the Holiday Lake Community Center in Brooklyn, Iowa from 11 to 2. In lieu of...
Selena Barnes
Apr 5, 2021
Wellman- Selena Jean Barnes was born November 30, 1939 in Iowa City, IA. The daughter of Dorothy Adams and father Roy Gascho. She attended the Wellman High School, and lived in the Wellman area all her life. Selena worked at Parkview Manor for a number of years. On October 5, 1958 Selena was united in marriage to Dennis J. Barnes...
John "Jack" Holverson
Apr 3, 2021
John "Jack" Holverson, 82, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021, at his home. Born June 19, 1938 in Illinois, Jack was the son of John O. and Rose (Dunn) Holverson. He graduated from Dakota High School in Dakota, IL, in 1956. Jack served in the U.S. Army following high school. He worked for John Deere in...
Jeffry Allen Albaugh
Apr 3, 2021
Williamsburg-Jeffry Allen Albaugh was born December 6,1958 in Cedar Rapids the son of Donald and Carol (Novak) Albaugh. In 1977, Jeff married Jaye Holton, and together they had a son, Dale. They later divorced. Jeff was then united in marriage to Minde Goodwin in Williamsburg. Together, they also have son, Joseph. They lived on a farm southwest of Williamsburg. Jeff...
Norma "Toots" Conrad
Apr 2, 2021
KEOTA-Norma "Toots" Conrad, age 86, of Keota, died Friday, April 2, 2021, at the Keokuk County Health Center in Sigourney. Norma was born June 13, 1934, to Maurice and Eunice (Engel) Gowey and graduated from Brighton High School. On September 18, 1952, she married Dennis Conrad in Keota. The couple lived in Keota all their married lives. She had a...
Gerald Friedrick Maas
Apr 2, 2021
Williamsburg- Gerald Friedrich Maas the son of Diedrich and Flora (Wolter) Maas, was born September 21, 1927 in rural Homestead. He attended St. John Lutheran School and Marengo High School. Gerald was united in marriage to Darlene Eunice Brockschink on August 15, 1954 at St. John Lutheran Church, Homestead. Gerald could visit with anyone because he had an insatiable curiosity....
William Russell "Rusty" Kuddes
Apr 2, 2021
W. Russell "Rusty" Kuddes William Russell Kuddes was born May 06, 1974 at University Hospitals and Clinics Iowa City Iowa. He was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Norman J Kuddes Jr. of Williamsburg Iowa in 1974 and was baptized at St Paul's Lutheran Church in Williamsburg. He attended Luther Interparish School grades K thru 8. He then attended Williamsburg High...
Carol Ann Ballard
Apr 1, 2021
North English- Carol Ann Ballard was born February 4, 1944 in Iowa City, Iowa. She was the daughter of William Dean and Louine Rose (Schwab) Dietze. She graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1962 and later the Sharon Doran School of Cosmetology. On June 16, 1962 Carol was united in marriage to Chester Kenneth Ballard in North English. She worked...
Helen J. Marget
Apr 1, 2021
Helen Joyce Marget (April 1, 2021) Helen peacefully passed into the arms of the Lord and the loving comfort of her beloved husband George who preceded her in death. She was surrounded by her four children and the wonderfully supportive health care staff at Oaknoll Retirement Center in Iowa City, Iowa, where she was so lovingly cared for over the...
Joseph Rafael Ortiz-Hartshorn
Mar 29, 2021
Joseph R. Ortiz - Hartshorn, 21, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021, at his home. Visitation will be held Monday, April 5th from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Faith Christian Outreach Church. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the Faith Christian Outreach Church, with...
Tate Bradley Schaefer
Mar 29, 2021
Williamsburg-Tate Bradley Schaefer was born August 13, 2007 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa to Brad and Darcy Schaefer. He entered this world full of laughter, compassion, spirit, and always smiling and that is how he left us. After being the most courageous warrior and faithful servant in a battle against DIPG for 27 1/2 months, Tate ran into...
Helen Lucille Marine
Mar 28, 2021
Helen Lucille Marine died March 28th just as red winged blackbirds had returned to Iowa. She was born November 21, 1922, in rural Washington County, the second of six children of Alvin and Elsie Hightshoe. Helen eloped with Marion Marine. They told their parents that they were going to visit cousins, but got married in Kahoka, MO, on February 14,...
Larry Leon Christy
Mar 27, 2021
Mt. Pleasant- Larry Leon Christy of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Ottumwa Regional Hospital. He was 85. Born on May 24, 1935 in Bloomfield, Iowa, Larry was the son of Fallace and Ida (Benge) Christy. He is a graduate of Bloomfield High School. He grew up in Bloomfield and lived in Ottumwa most of his...
Mary Jane Dimmer
Mar 26, 2021
Mary Jane Dimmer, age 67, of Marengo, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021, at Compass Memorial Hospital, Marengo. Funeral service: 3:00 p.m., Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, with Rev. Tim Miller officiating. Visitation: 1 to 3 p.m., Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A memorial fund has been established. Masks and...
Dr. Franklin James Hardy
Mar 25, 2021
Dr. Franklin J. Hardy, 91, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021, at his home. Dr. Franklin James Hardy was born November 25, 1929, in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Frank and Dale (Stratton) Hardy. He was raised in Missouri Valley, Iowa, and graduated from Missouri Valley High School. He graduated from The University of Iowa College...
John Mark King Jr.
Mar 24, 2021
Wellman- John Mark King, Jr. was born October 7, 1931 near Wellman, Iowa, the son of John M King, Sr. and Mary (Marner) King. He spent his teen years in Wisconsin and went to Europe for 2 years before returning to the Wellman area. John Mark married Ruth Yoder in October 1957. John Mark worked with his backhoe in the...
Harold R. Hiner
Mar 20, 2021
Harold R. Hiner, age 89, of Brooklyn, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Grinnell Regional Hospital. Funeral service: 11:00 a.m., Tuesday March 23, 2021 at Grace United Methodist Church, Brooklyn with Rev. Joyce Proctor officiating. Visitation: 10:00-11:00 a.m., Tuesday March 23, 2021 at Grace United Methodist Church, Brooklyn. Burial will be at the Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery, Brooklyn. In...
Marvin Arthur Anderson
Mar 19, 2021
Marvin Arthur Anderson, age 89, of Marengo, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021 at Rose Haven Nursing Home. Private family graveside services will be held. Public visitation: 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, March 22, 2021 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Memorials may be contributed in Marvin’s name to Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo, or the American Legion Post 76,...