OBITUARIES

Gertrude Helen Gibson

Gertrude Helen Gibson

Oct 16, 2020

Williamsburg- Gertrude Helen Gibson was born July 14, 1924 near Sigourney, Iowa, the daughter of Paul and Helen (Marshall) Clubb. She attended rural school near Sigourney. Gert was united in marriage to Roy Eugene "Hoot" Gibson on September 3, 1943 in Oskaloosa, Iowa. She helped Hoot on the farm and later worked for Amana Refrigeration for over 18 years. She...

Reynold C. Moessner

Reynold C. Moessner

Oct 16, 2020

Reynold C. Moessner, age 90, of Middle Amana, passed from this life peacefully October 16, 2020 at Colonial Manor Nursing Home. A man of true strength, wisdom, and devotion to his family, friends, church and community. Reynold touched the lives of everyone who knew him. He will be deeply missed. Graveside services: 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 19,...

Connie Sue Wardenburg

Connie Sue Wardenburg

Oct 12, 2020

Conroy-Connie Sue Wardenburg was born July 22, 1953 in Waukon, Iowa. The daughter of Donald and Alice (Cole) Heim. She graduated from Lansing High School. Connie was united in marriage to Thomas Wardenburg on July 22, 1983 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Conroy. She has worked at the Button Factory, Target, her brother Tim's Concrete business, REA and she...

Tony Millice

Tony Millice

Oct 11, 2020

Wellman- Tony Reed Millice was born December 13, 1964 in Iowa City, Iowa. The son of James and Carolyn "Cozy" (Wirtz) Millice. He graduated from Mid-Prairie High School. He served in the Army Reserve. Tony was a CNA at Parkview Manor in Wellman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, being outside, making homemade wine and rock music. Tony passed away at his...

Charles Willett Hansen

Charles Willett Hansen

Oct 10, 2020

Charles Willett Hansen, age 89 of Brooklyn, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020 at his home. Graveside Services with military honors conducted by the Brooklyn American Legion Post 294 and the Army Honor Guard: 1:00 p.m., Friday, October 16, 2020 at Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery, Brooklyn with Pastor Joyce Proctor officiating. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home...

Kathleen "Kate" A. Waln

Kathleen "Kate" A. Waln

Oct 9, 2020

Kathleen “Kate” A. Waln, age 78, of rural Amana, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020, at Mercy Hospital, in Cedar Rapids. A visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. There will be a private family burial. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be contributed in Kathleen’s name...

Steven J. Frimml

Steven J. Frimml

Oct 8, 2020

Steven J. Frimml, age 67, of Nampa, Idaho passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020. A private family Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Calvary Cemetery, Marengo. At Steve’s request his remains will remain in Idaho. Memorials may be sent to Richard Frimml, PO Box 3664 Nampa, Idaho, 83653. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo...

Barbara E. Kellenberger

Barbara E. Kellenberger

Oct 7, 2020

Barbara “Barb” Eleanor Kellenberger, age 78, of South Amana, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at the South Amana Cemetery, South Amana, with Elder Kristie Yoder officiating. Friends may visit at 10:15 a.m., prior to the service time. In...

Betty L. Misel

Betty L. Misel

Oct 7, 2020

Betty L. Misel, age 83, of Marengo, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at Rose Haven Nursing Home. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 10, 2020 at the Marengo Cemetery, Marengo, with Pastor Anni Thorn officiating. Memorials may be contributed in Betty’s name to the Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo or First Presbyterian...

Shirley Ann Wade

Shirley Ann Wade

Oct 4, 2020

South English- Shirley Ann Wade was born March 12, 1936 in Keokuk County, Iowa the daughter of Richard Morrell and Hazel Irene (McMaster) Strausser. She attended North English High School. She was united in marriage to Duane Olson Sr., he passed away in June 1969. Shirley later married David C. Wade on April 19, 1970 in Marengo. She was a...

Dorothy Lucille Freshour

Dorothy Lucille Freshour

Oct 1, 2020

Dorothy L. Freshour, age 99, of Marengo passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo. Private Mass of Christian Burial: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Marengo with Father David Wilkening officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Marengo. Memorials may be contributed in Dorothy’s name in care of Kloster Funeral Home,...

Herbert William Hopp

Herbert William Hopp

Sep 30, 2020

Herbert William Hopp, age 91, of Wellman, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Parkview Manor, in Wellman. Graveside services with military honors will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Victor, with Pastor Stuart Rethwisch officiating. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the...

Richard Thomas Lown

Richard Thomas Lown

Sep 25, 2020

North English- Richard "Rick" Lown of Iowa City and formerly of North English, died Friday, September 25, 2020 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City at the age of 57. Rick was born on December 21, 1962, in Iowa City, the son of Stanley and Bevaline (Stewart) Lown. He graduated from English Valley High School and...

Kirsten Renee Phillips

Kirsten Renee Phillips

Sep 24, 2020

Williamsburg-Kirsten Renee Phillips was born April 9, 1972 in Marengo, Iowa, the daughter of John and Theresa (Dunn) Phillips. She graduated from West High in 1993. Kirsten lived in the Systems Unlimited community for 35 years. She truly enjoyed her time and working at R.E.A. (Rural Employment Alternative, Inc) in Conroy. In her free time she enjoyed watching DVD's of...

Darla Graham

Darla Graham

Sep 23, 2020

Williamsburg-Ema Darla Graham was born September 13, 1944, in Oakland, California, the daughter of Allison and Mabel (Rath) Catherman. She graduated from Washington High School in Cedar Rapids. Darla worked for Wilson Foods in Cedar Rapids, Rockwell Collins in Coralville for 20+ years retiring in 2016 and worked a number of side jobs including, Paul Reveres Pizza, Myers Grill and...

Bernard W. Hammes

Bernard W. Hammes

Sep 23, 2020

SIGOURNEY-Bernard W. Hammes, age 94, of Sigourney, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at his home. Bernard was born March 31, 1926, near Harper, to Zeno and Edna (Horras) Hammes and received his education in country school and Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School. Bernard served in the U.S. Army from 1950 until 1952, during the Korean Conflict. On January...

John Eugene Dawson

John Eugene Dawson

Sep 21, 2020

John "Gene" Eugene Dawson, 89, died at the Alexian Brothers Sherbrooke Village in St. Louis on September 21, 2020 Gene was born February 18, 1931, in the Armah, Iowa, area, the son of John P. and Mary Agnew Dawson. He was the first grandchild on both sides of his family, so he always said he felt blessed that he was...

Barbara A. Merz

Barbara A. Merz

Sep 20, 2020

CEDAR RAPIDS-Barbara Ann Merz, age 72, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, September 20, 2020, at Hospice of Mercy in Hiawatha. Barbara was born November 10, 1947, in Ottumwa, to Raymond and Mary (Lenaghan) Hammes. She attended Keota elementary and graduated from St. Elizabeth High School in 1966 located in Harper. On April 11, 1970, Barb married Richard "Joe" Merz at...

Pauline A. Cady

Pauline A. Cady

Sep 17, 2020

KEOTA-Pauline A. Cady, age 87, of Keota, died Thursday, September 17, 2020, at the Keota Health Care Center. Pauline was born January 9, 1933, in Valley, Iowa, to Andy and Florence (Frank) Sheetz and graduated from Keota High School. On November 13, 1955, she married Wilfred "Bill" Cady at St. Mary Catholic Church in Keota. A lifelong Keota resident, Pauline...

Gary Messerschmitt

Gary Messerschmitt

Sep 16, 2020

HEDRICK-Gary Messerschmitt, age 79, of Hedrick, died Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at his home. Gary was born January 17, 1941, in Ottumwa, to Harry and Frances (Lynn) Messerschmitt. He attended school in Martinsburg and Hedrick before graduating from Farson High School in 1960. On July 2, 1961, he married Connie Showman in Sigourney. Gary served in the U.S. Army from...