OBITUARIES

Oct 25, 2020

SIGOURNEY- Larry Klein, age 84, of Sigourney, died Sunday, October 25, 2020, at his home. Larry was born February 18, 1936, in Lancaster, to Raymond and Lois (Gillam) Klein and graduated from Sigourney High School. On December 27, 1958 he married Marlene Striegel at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. A lifelong resident of the Sigourney community, Larry farmed until his retirement...

Oct 25, 2020

Marengo - Joseph Jacob Neptin was born March 23, 1984 in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Lyle and Cherylann Stewart and Phillip Neptin. Joe passed on Saturday, October 24, 2020, at the age of 36 from an aortic embolism. Joe and Bayli Chapman, the proud parents of two beautiful girls Cora Rae (4) and Clara Elizabeth (2). Joe attended...

Oct 25, 2020

Rosalie Helen Henry, age 82, of Amana, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020, at Colonial Manor of Amana, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s. A private family service will be held. As per Rosalie’s wishes, she will be cremated. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Rosalie was born August 17, 1938, the daughter...

Oct 24, 2020

Washington- Nancy Lou Busby was born May 2, 1951 in Fremont, Michigan, the daughter of Marlen and Bertha (Wooden) Palmer. Nancy was united in marriage to Richard L. Busby May 22, 2002 at Saddle, Arkansas. The couple moved to Minnesota in 2005 and then moved to Kalona in June of 2011. Nancy worked as a CNA for a number of...

Oct 24, 2020

SIGOURNEY-Rick Foust, age 69, of Sigourney, died Saturday, October 24, 2020, at the Keokuk County Health Center in Sigourney, after an eight-month determined battle with cancer. Rick was born on December 7, 1950, in Indianola, to William and Julia (Street) Foust. He attended grade school through Junior High in Delta and graduated from the old Sigourney High School in 1969....

Oct 24, 2020

Lorraine May Zscherny, age 92, of Middle Amana, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Highland Ridge Care Center, Williamsburg. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at the Middle Amana Cemetery, Middle Amana, with Dennis Fulkerson officiating. Family will receive friends from 10:15 a.m., until 10:45 a.m. at Kloster Funeral Home, prior...

Oct 22, 2020

Esther M. Meeks, age 99, of Cedar Rapids formerly of Iowa County, passed away at her home Thursday, October 22, 2020. A Graveside Service was held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, October 24, 2020 at the Marengo Cemetery, Marengo with Rev. Ted Groth officiating. Memorials may be contributed to Trinity Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids, or Camp Courageous. Kloster Funeral Home,...

Oct 22, 2020

Sharon K. Ryan, age 82 of Circleville, Ohio, passed away October 22, 2020. Visitation: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. Funeral service: 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn with Pastor Ben Nti officiating. Burial will be at Rector Cemetery, rural Chelsea.

Sharon is survived...

Oct 21, 2020

Lillian M. Moessner, age 89, of Amana, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at Colonial Manor of Amana. A private family graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at the South Amana Cemetery, South Amana, with Pastor Heather Hayes officiating. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the...

Oct 21, 2020

Williamsburg- Louis Frederick Sandersfeld was born May 14, 1932 on the farm near Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of Millen Frederick and Emma Anna Louise (Schwarting) Sandersfeld. He was confirmed June 2, 1946 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Williamsburg. He attended Lutheran Interparish School and graduated from Williamsburg Jr./Sr. High School in 1950. Louis entered the Army in 1953 and received the...

Oct 18, 2020

Wilma Augusta Mittelbach Neumann of West Amana passed away Sunday October 18, 2020 at the age of 100, at Colonial Manor Nursing Home. Private family services will be held at the West Amana Cemetery, per the families request there will be no visitation. Memorials may be directed to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo, Colonial Manor of Amana, or Essence...

Oct 18, 2020

Coralville- Dustin R Adams, age 30 of Coralville, died on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at his home. Dustin was born February 8, 1990, in Iowa City, to Shannon and Karen (Pfannebecker) Adams and graduated from English Valleys High School in 2008. He then enlisted in the Marine Corps, serving in Japan and Afghanistan. Following his discharge, Dustin moved to Cedar...

Oct 17, 2020

Grace Ellen Olson, age 102, of Williamsburg, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Highland Ridge Care Center. Services will be private with Pastor Don Dovre officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be contributed to First Lutheran Church, in Conroy, in Grace’s name and sent to Kloster Funeral Home, 298 W. Washington St., Marengo, Iowa 52301.

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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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...