OBITUARIES

Dec 31, 2020

Sheila Jane Huedepohl, age 68 of Marengo, died Thursday, December 31, 2020 at her home. Public Graveside Service and Inurnment: 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the Marengo Cemetery, Marengo, with Rev. Anni Thorn officiating. Memorials may be contributed to Safe Haven of Iowa County. Masks and social distancing are required. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the...

Dec 30, 2020

WASHINGTON-Sheryl Jean Sieren of Washington, Iowa passed away on December 30, 2020 at the age of 75. Sherry was born to Elmer Richard Dumont and Verna Irene Colbert on February 8, 1945. She grew up on a farm near Ollie, Iowa and would tell many stories of her adventures milking the cows, feeding the chickens, riding horses and playing with...

Dec 29, 2020

Mt. Pleasant- Yenchay Baccam Tangkhpanya, 66, of Mt. Pleasant, died Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Yenchay was born August 9, 1954, in Xiengkhouang, Laos, daughter of Toan and Choum Baccam. She was united in marriage to Tony Tangkhpanya. Yenchay and Tony made their home in Mt. Pleasant in 1979, where they...

Dec 29, 2020

Pauline Schrock, 91, of rural Kalona died on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington, IA. Pauline was born May 18, 1929 at the family home to Mahlon and Maggie (Miller) Gingerich of rural Kalona, Iowa. Pauline attended West Lincoln School and was a faithful member of Sharon Bethel Church. She was united in marriage to...

Dec 28, 2020

Arlen Bruce Faas, age 78, of Brooklyn, passed away at his home on Monday, December 28, 2020. Private family services will be held. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn is assisting the family with arrangements.

Arlen is survived by his wife Linda; his children Alan (Janet) Faas, of Brooklyn, Brenda (Allan) Graham, of...

Dec 28, 2020

Conroy-Dena Achey-Stanerson, 52, of Conroy died December 28, 2020 at the Compass Memorial Hospice Suite after a long battle with brain cancer. She was diagnosed with two brain tumors in October of 2009. Dena was born in Cedar Rapids on March 1, 1968 to Roland and Cheryl (Hillyer) Achey. She grew up on a small acreage near East Amana and...

Dec 28, 2020

Mt. Pleasant - Mt. Pleasant - Patricia A. Capps-Campbell, 69, died Monday, December 28, 2020, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City. Patricia was born October 6, 1951, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, daughter of Edward and Adella (Gates) Capps. She served in the United States Air Force for 18.5 years. She is survived by a sister...

Dec 28, 2020

Williamsburg-Joyce Marie Hagen was born November 5, 1963 in Iowa City, Iowa. The daughter of Richard and May (Sunken) Tiernan. She attended Lutheran Interparish School and graduated from Williamsburg High School. Joyce was united in marriage to Richard "Rick" Hagen on August 22, 1987 at St. John Lutheran Church near Homestead. Joyce has worked at Amana Bakery, Paul Reveres in...

Dec 26, 2020

Mt Pleasant - Jack Conn, 87, died Saturday, December 26, 2020, at Great River Hospice House in West Burlington. A complete obituary will be posted soon.

Dec 26, 2020

Henry J. Meyer, age 93, of Amana, died December 26, 2020 at The Gardens of Cedar Rapids. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the Amana Cemetery, Amana with Elder Alan Trumpold officiating. Memorials may be contributed to the Amana Society Church, or Amana Kolonieweg Amana Colonies Trail, in...

Dec 25, 2020

De Ann McWilliams was born February 6, 1957, in Grinnell, Iowa, the daughter of Daniel and Dorothy (Lievens) McConnell. She graduated from Brooklyn High School in 1975. On June 11, 2016, De Ann was united in marriage to Lowell McWilliams in Brooklyn. They made their home in Guernsey, Iowa on the McWilliams Family Century Farm.

De Ann...

Dec 24, 2020

SIGOURNEY-Donna Etter, age 78, of Sigourney, died Thursday, December 24, 2020, at her home. Donna was born March 24, 1942, in Centerville, Iowa, to Donald and Francis (Bramhall) Shuey. She graduated from Putnam County, Missouri High School and attended the University of Missouri, where she was drum major and baton twirler for the marching band. Donna was an administrative assistant...

Dec 23, 2020

Wellman- Nina Bernice Miller was born December 23, 1921, in Greene Township, Iowa County, Iowa. The daughter of Emery and Alice (Bender) Brenneman. Nina attended Franklin school. She lived in the Wellman area her whole life. Nina worked as a waitress at Tiny Diner, Cappers and Hawk I Truck Stop for 13 years. On January 4, 1949 she was united...

Dec 21, 2020

MOUNT PLEASANT- Patricia Mathews Burden, 83, of Mt. Pleasant, died Monday, December 21, 2020, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, in Iowa City, Iowa. Pat was born March 21, 1937 in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, daughter of Guy and Maude (Watts) Mathews. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1955. Pat was united in marriage to Robert F. Burden...

Dec 21, 2020

Kalona- Wilson "Bill" Miller was born January 13, 1932, in rural Kalona, Iowa. The son of Lewis L. and Fanny (Miller) Miller. Bill was united in marriage to Lois Gingerich on April 7, 1951 at the Parnell Mennonite Church. Bill worked in garden and landscaping in the Park and Rec Dept. in Coralville. He also has been employed by the...

Dec 21, 2020

Cynthia Ann Peska, age 83, of Marengo, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at Compass Memorial Hospital, Marengo. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Marengo at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 28, 2020, with Father David Wilkening officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m., Sunday,...

Dec 19, 2020

Berdine Beckler, 95, of Kalona, passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on December 19, 2020, at the Pleasantview Home. Berdine was born October 19, 1925 in Wood River NE, the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Stolzfus) Stutzman. She attended school at Plainview District #16 in Wood River, NE. Berdine was united in marriage to Clifford...

Dec 19, 2020

Kalona-Rachel (Wagler) Graber, daughter of Joseph and Sarah (Lengacher) Wagler. She was born on March 14, 1924, died on December 19, 2020 at the age of 96 years, 9 months and 5 days. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Rachel was united in marriage to Homer Graber on February 3, 1942. He preceded her in death...

Dec 19, 2020

MONTE VISTA, CO- Donald "Don" Wayne Droll Sr. was born March 5, 1930 in Washington County, Iowa, the son of Lawrence and Agnes (Wulf) Droll. He served in the United States Army Reserves from 1948 to 1952. Don worked in multiple areas of construction, farming, law enforcement and was a locksmith for many years. He enjoyed stock car racing, repairing...

Dec 18, 2020

Kalona-Nancy Lou Miller was born October 17, 1963 in Iowa, the daughter of Edward and Sarah (Mast) Miller. Nancy enjoyed horses, laughing, teasing and just having fun. She truly enjoyed her time with the Reach for Your Potential friends and staff. She was a member of the Sharon Bethel Church near Kalona. Nancy died on Friday, December 18, 2020 at...