OBITUARIES

Mar 16, 2021

Conroy-Richard "Dick" Munson was born September 24, 1960 in Marengo, Iowa. The son of Dave and Fran "Livingston" Munson. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1979. Dick was united in marriage to Tami Kensler on April 1, 1989 at the Trinity United Church of Christ near Marengo. To this union they were blessed with two children. They later divorced....

Mar 16, 2021

South English- Betty Joann Davis was born April 25, 1935 in Coatsville, Missouri to John Henry & Bessie I (Mather) Ruggles. She graduated from Keswick High School in 1954. On June 30, 1956 Betty was united in marriage to Robert Dean Davis in Keswick, Iowa. They made their home in Sigourney and later moved to Keswick. She worked at Whirlpool...

Mar 14, 2021

Joel T. Skarin, age 43, of Omaha Nebraska, formerly of Grinnell, Iowa, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021 at the Methodist Hospital in Omaha of cancer. Graveside service: 1:30 p.m., Friday May 14, 2021 at the Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery, Brooklyn with Pastor Joyce Proctor officiating. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn is assisting the family...

Mar 12, 2021

Gary Lee Guehrn, 76, of Quincy, WA passed away due to complications of Covid-19. He rode his tractor to heaven on March 12, 2021. He was born to Mervin and Evelyn (Keil) Guehrn on June 17, 1944 in Marengo, Iowa. Gary graduated from Iowa Valley High School in 1962 and remained friends through the years with many of his...

Mar 8, 2021

Mt. Pleasant- Donald L. Messer, 84, died Monday, March 8, 2021 at his home. Visitation will be Thursday, March 11, 2021 from 3-6:00 pm at Olson Powell Memorial Chapel. Family will be present from 3-5:00 pm. Please remember to social distance and masks are required. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 am, Friday, March 12, 2021 at Forest...

Mar 6, 2021

Texas- Minnie Magdalena Knepp, 88, of Troy Texas, formerly of Kalona, passed away Saturday March 6, 2021 at her residence in Troy. Minnie was born September 16, 1932 in rural Wellman, Iowa. The daughter of Clark and Louisa (Swartzendruber) Gingerich. Minnie attended White Hall Elementary, Iowa Mennonite School, and a few classes at the University of Juneau, Alaska. She was...

Mar 3, 2021

Williamsburg- Monte J. Lehmkuhl was born October 7, 1962, in Waterloo, Iowa, son of Robert and Judith (Rommel) Lehmkuhl. He graduated from Prairie High School in Cedar Rapids and the University of Iowa. He was united in marriage to Darla Teggatz on May 27, 1989, at Immanuel Lutheran Church near Williamsburg. With this marriage, they were blessed with two sons,...

Mar 3, 2021

CEDAR RAPIDS-Ruthann Dill, 75 of Cedar Rapids, Iowa passed away surrounded by family on March 3, 2021. The daughter of Wilford and Betty (Lane) Denison, she was born in Des Moines, IA on June 15, 1945. She grew up in North English, Iowa and graduated from English Valley High School in 1963. She worked at Colonial Bakery Thrift Stores and...

Mar 2, 2021

Millersburg- Evelyn Marie Cover was born on January 25, 1923 in Millersburg, Iowa to Charles and Alma (Faas) Schaffner. She was raised in the Millersburg area and graduated from Millersburg High School in 1942. After graduating high school, Evelyn worked by helping her family with housekeeping and child care. She met the love of her life, Harley Cover, through a...

Mar 1, 2021

Bonnie Madeline Vicars, 87, of Hillsboro, IA, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021, at Park Place Elder Living in Mt. Pleasant, IA. Celebration of Life Service will be 10:30 am on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at the Salem Congregational Church in Salem. Visitation with no family present will be Friday from 2:00 to 7:00 pm at the Olson-Powell Memorial...

Feb 28, 2021

LaVonne ("Bonnie") Buswell Hawkins passed away on February 28, 2021, at her home, after a long illness. She was 83. She was most grateful to be able to spend her final days at home surrounded by dozens of family and friends. Born to Gertude Marie Koenig and John Howard Buswell on September 12, 1937, in Marengo, Iowa, LaVonne June...

Feb 27, 2021

James Ray Simmons, age 76, of Marengo, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Rose Haven Nursing Home. Private family services will be held at a later date. The public is invited to Fireside Winery, Marengo, from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 3, 2021.  Memorials may be sent to Carole Simmons, c/o Kloster Funeral Home, 298 W. Washington...

Feb 26, 2021

Elaine Ruth Dillin was born February 9, 1929 in Waverly, Iowa, the youngest child of Bernard and Anna (Hesse) Bruns. She graduated from Waverly High School and received her Teaching Certificate from Wartburg College. Elaine was united in marriage to Francis "Skip" Dillin on July 10, 1954, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Waterloo. Elaine passed away on Friday, February...

Feb 25, 2021

Delores (Dee) Bertha Mehaffy, 94, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021in Apple Valley, Minnesota. Delores was born November 14, 1926, in West Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Ervin and Grace (Stigge) Peterman. She graduated from Burlington High School and received her Bachelor's Degree from Iowa Wesleyan College. Delores was united in marriage to Wilson Dwight Mehaffy on February 22, 1946...

Feb 23, 2021

Wayland- (Formerly of North English) James "Pup" David Ackerman was born January 5, 1962 in Sigourney, Iowa the son of Philip Hynes and Georgene LuEtta (Hintz) Ackerman. He graduated from English Valley High School in 1980 and attended Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids. Jim was a supervisor at Williamsburg Manufacturing for 25 years and later worked for Riverside Casino....

Feb 21, 2021

Wellman- Leotta Mae Clay was born March 19, 1951 in Missouri. The daughter of Willard and Roxie (Milford) Williams. She was a CNA at Parkview Manor in Wellman. Leotta enjoyed spending time with family, puzzles, bingo, and playing pepper. She passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Parkview in Wellman at the age of 69 years. She is survived by...

Feb 20, 2021

Wellman- Brent Michael Humble was born January 27, 1963, in Iowa City, Iowa. The son of Granville Neil and Marlene (Dohrer) Humble. He graduated from Iowa City High in 1981 and then attended trade school. Brent was a welder and carpenter. He enjoyed reading, cooking, craftman, enjoyed spending time with grand kids and family. Brent passed away Saturday, February 20,...

Feb 19, 2021

WEBSTER-Robert E. Hervey, age 92, of rural Webster, died Friday, February 19, 2021, at his home. Robert was born March 9, 1928, in Webster, to Elsworth "Dutch" and Elsie (Glanz) Hervey. He attended Franklin Country School until it closed then attended school in South English, graduating in 1945. Robert started driving a school bus in 1949. From July 1959 until...

Feb 18, 2021

William "Bill" Clark Bringman, age 70, of Wellman, Iowa, died Thursday, February 18, 2021, in his home in Wellman. Bill was born December 27, 1950, in Wellman, Iowa, the son of Toney O. and Della Marie (Butterbaugh) Bringman. He attended school in Wellman, Iowa, and graduated from Mid-Prairie High School in 1969. He was united in marriage to Thelda Aggson....

Feb 16, 2021

William F. Wilcox, age 78 of Brooklyn, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at his home. A Memorial Service and Inurnment will be at a later date. A memorial fund has been established in Bill’s name. Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn is assisting the family with arrangements.

William was born October 11, 1942 in Victor, Iowa, the son...