OBITUARIES

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

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 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....

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 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

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 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...