OBITUARIES

Nov 30, 2020

SIGOURNEY-Lois Joyce Edmundson Batchelder, age 89, of Sigourney, passed away Monday, November 30, 2020, at the Keokuk County Health Center in Sigourney. Lois was born April 23, 1931, to Guy and Julia (Baker) Masterson, in an old leaky farm house located between the Des Moines River and the railroad tracks near Tracy, Iowa. All her young life she lived on...

Nov 29, 2020

Kalona- Barbara Darlene Schlabach was born January 27, 1929, in Johnson County, Iowa. The daughter of Mahlon and Kate (Miller) Schlabaugh. She attended rural school. Barbara was united in marriage to Raymond C. Schlabach on November 24, 1949 at Fairview Mennonite Church near Kalona. She volunteered at the Crowded Closet in Iowa City. She enjoyed quilting, working on the farm...

Nov 28, 2020

Ambrose J. Kaalberg, age 98, of Marengo passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo. A private memorial service will be held at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo., with Father Corey Close officiating. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family with arrangements.

Ambrose is survived by his...

Nov 28, 2020

Kalona- Barbara Ann Pottorff (Gingerich) was born November 25th, 1946, the 10th of 11 children born to Viola and Paul Gingerich. She was proud of attending the one room schoolhouse Middleburg through 8th grade where she dominated the boys on the softball field. She persevered and completed her GED through correspondence and later took accounting and algebra courses at Kirkwood...

Nov 27, 2020

On Friday November 27, 2020 Joy P Render entered into the presence of the Lord. She chose to spend her final days on earth at home, surrounded by family. Joy was a beloved Daughter, Sister, cherished Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt, Friend, and a Child of the King. On March 3, 1935 she was born to, Victor and Phyllis...

Nov 27, 2020

KALONA - Ruth Marie Marner, 85, died Friday, November 27, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Ruth was born January 26, 1935 in Montgomery, Indiana, the daughter of Louis and Katherine (Swartz) Swartzentruber. On September 1, 1957, she was united in marriage to Ray Marner in Montgomery. They lived in Montgomery for two years, before moving to the Kalona...

Nov 25, 2020

Kalona-Miriam Irene Yoder was born November 9, 1922 in Mifflintown, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Stanley and Grace (Stydinger) Whitesel. Miriam wrote that she accepted Christ as her Savior at the age of eleven, and she deeply loved and faithfully served him the rest of her life. She graduated from Messiah College in Grantham, PA. Miriam was united in marriage to...

Nov 24, 2020

Williamsburg- Ann Elizabeth Schmitt was born October 9, 1930 in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of George H. & Helen (Schenkel) Miller. She graduated from Mid Prairie High School and took nurse's training at St. Josephs School of Nursing in Ottumwa. On June 16, 1952 Ann was united in marriage to Lester Frank Schmitt at St. Peter & Paul Catholic...

Nov 23, 2020

Genevieve “Jenny” Huedepohl, age 88, of Marengo passed away Monday, November 23, 2020 at Compass Memorial Hospital, Marengo. A private family graveside service will be held at the Marengo Cemetery, Marengo with Rev. Diane Vorhies officiating. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family with arrangements.

Jenny is survived by her...

Nov 23, 2020

North English- Mary Theresa (Berry) Lacina died peacefully at home, on the farm where she grew up, November 23, 2020, two months shy of her 90th birthday. She was born on that farm, on January 8, 1931, to Lambert and Mary Jane (Collins) Berry. Mary graduated from Millersburg High School in 1948, and attended Ottumwa Heights College for one year....

Nov 23, 2020

Alvin Jesse Miller was peacefully welcomed to his heavenly home on November 23, 2020. He was born to Cyrus J "C. Jay" and Dinah (Miller) Miller on July 10, 1935 in Sharon Center, Iowa and was a lifelong resident of Kalona, Iowa. He attended grade school at Prairie Dale & Brush #1 in Frytown. After graduating from Iowa Mennonite School...

Nov 23, 2020

Williamsburg- Jane Ann Dietze was born March 13, 1942 in rural Iowa County, Iowa. The daughter of Carroll and Goldie (Longwell) Wade. She graduated from North English High School. Jane lived in the North English and Williamsburg comminutes all her life. On March 30, 1960 Jane was united in marriage to James Eugene Dietze at the Methodist Church in Williamsburg....

Nov 22, 2020

Williamsburg- Elizabeth Ann Stanerson was born July 18, 1928, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The daughter of George T and Frances (Cronbaugh) Kibler. She grew up in Marengo and graduated from Marengo High School in 1946. Liz was united in marriage to Harold Stanerson on December 28, 1947 in Marengo. To this union they were blessed with four sons. They farmed...

Nov 19, 2020

Robert B. Price, Jr., age 66, of Des Moines, formerly of Brooklyn, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020. Following the Governor’s proclamation for graveside services, a graveside service and inurnment will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 4, 2020, at Calvary Cemetery, Brooklyn, with Father Corey Close officiating. Memorials may be directed in Robert’s name to St. Jude’s...

Nov 19, 2020

OLLIE-Marlys Rexann Ruggles Conger, 52, of Ollie, died Thursday, November 19, 2020. She was born September 18, 1968, to Linda and Mick Ruggles. Marlys graduated from Pekin High School with the class of 1987. Over the years she had many friends that became family to her. Marlys became a mother to a son, Derek Stephen Sharp, on June 20, 1990,...

Nov 18, 2020

Kalona- Nelson Earl Beachy was born August 26, 1951 to Jonas and Magdalena (Hershberger) Beachy. On November 15, 1975 he was united in marriage to Kathy Yoder. Nelson accepted Christ as his savior in his youth. He was ordained minister in 1991, bishop in 1994 and he was a faithful member of the Haven Conservative Mennonite Church until his death....

Nov 18, 2020

Webster-Evelyn Josephine Lee was born October 31, 1930 in Ollie, Iowa, the daughter of Frank and Polly Irene (Estes) Hubbs. She graduated from Webster High School. On June 27, 1948, Evelyn was united in marriage to Harold David Lee in Sigourney, Iowa. Together, they raised their family and farmed near Webster. Evelyn was a member of the Webster United Methodist...

Nov 17, 2020

KEOTA-Mary Ellen Henry, age 77, of Keota, died Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at her home. Mary Ellen was born November 13, 1943, in Ottumwa, to Clarence and Alma (Sieren) Weber and graduated from St. Elizabeth High School in 1961. On August 20, 1966, she married John Henry at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Clear Creek Township. A lifelong...

Nov 16, 2020

Keswick- Harriett Arva Denison was born July 9, 1927 northwest of Keswick, Iowa, the daughter of Orlando and Bessie Harriett (Reasoner) Edmundson. She graduated from Keswick High School in 1945. On May 19, 1945 Harriett was united in marriage to Gerald Wayne Denison in Keswick, they were married 69 years. She spent 50 years helping Gerald on the farm and...

Nov 16, 2020

Wellman - Joe Donald Martinez went to Heaven on Monday, November 16, 2020 in the comfort of his home, surrounded with love and prayers. He is survived by his wife Cathy Martinez, his daughter Donna McCain, his son in law Shannon McCain, his grandchildren, Duncan McCain, Dominic McCain and Drea McCain, his sister Delmiria Lovato, sister Urcilia Gallegos, brother Gabriel...