Ramona Jean Heller
Jan 14, 2021
Ramona Jean Heller, age 65 of Marengo, IA, formerly of Casper WY, died Thursday, January 14, 2021 at University of Iowa Hospital, in Iowa City. A public graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Koszta Cemetery, rural Marengo with Pastor Kolleen Queener officiating. Memorials may be directed to the family in care of...
John William McCallister
Jan 14, 2021
Marengo-John William McCallister was born April 26, 1923, in Williamsburg, Iowa. The son of John and Ocie (Martin) McCallister. John served in the United States Navy on the battleship New Jersey during WWII. John was united in marriage to Donna Marie Johnson on June 30, 1951 at the Methodist parsonage in Ainsworth. The couple lived in Ainsworth for 5 years...
Deb "D.J." Krueger
Jan 14, 2021
LYLES, TN-Debra (Deb) Jean Krueger, age 49, of Lyles, Tennessee, passed away January 14, 2021 at Alive Hospice inpatient Unit in Nashville, Tennessee after her long year and a half battle with cancer. Deb was born to Kenneth and Lynda (Hahn) Krueger on October 19, 1971 in Ottumwa, Iowa. After graduating from Pekin High School in 1990, she went to...
David Allen Pickart
Jan 14, 2021
Our beloved David (Dave) A. Pickart passed away in his sleep on his 72 nd birthday, January 14, 2021. At his request there will be no services at this time. A memorial service is planned for the Spring of 2021. Cremation has taken place and burial will be in the Norway Cemetery next to his father. The family requests...
Anita Kay Zook
Jan 14, 2021
Wellman-Anita Kay (Shaum) Zook was born September 8, 1957, in Elkhart, Indiana, the daughter of Lowell and Grace (Ramer) Shaum. She Graduated from Northwood High School in 1976. Anita was united in marriage with Ronald Zook on January 7, 1978. She enjoyed spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren, and spending time in Florida in the winters. She was...
Joyce M. Jones
Jan 13, 2021
Joyce M. Jones, age 84 of Williamsburg, died Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Compass Memorial Hospital, in Marengo. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 A.M. Monday, January 18, 2021, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Williamsburg, with Father David Wilkening officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Williamsburg. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Sunday, January 17,...
Randy L. Murty
Jan 12, 2021
Randy Murty, age 62, of Malcom, passed away, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the Grinnell Regional Medical Center. A private family funeral will be held. A public visitation will be Friday, January 15, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., at the Michael J. Manatt Center, Brooklyn, Iowa. The family welcomes those in attendance to wear your favorite racing...
Harriett Dickinson
Jan 10, 2021
MOUNT PLEASANT - Harriett Arlene Dickinson, 80, died Sunday, January 10, 2021, at Sunny Brook of Mt. Pleasant. Harriett was born September 26, 1940, in Fairfield, Iowa, the daughter of John and Ruth (Benn) Lawson. She attended Fairfield High School and later acquired her G.E.D. On June 1, 1956, Harriett was united in marriage to Donald Ray Dickinson in Lockridge....
James J Ehrenfelt
Jan 10, 2021
Wellman- James "Jim" Junior Ehrenfelt was born August 18, 1932, in Muscatine, Iowa the son of James Russell and Lavada (Gingerich) Ehrenfelt. He attended Mid Prairie High School. On April 6, 1950, Jim was united in marriage to Virginia Lee Miller at the Baptist Church Parsonage in Wellman. In his earlier years, he worked for Wilson's Meat Packing in Cedar...
Milford L. Collingwood
Jan 10, 2021
Milford L. Collingwood, age 93 of Williamsburg, died Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Compass Memorial Hospital in Marengo. Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M., Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Williamsburg with Pastor Richard Meyer officiating. Visitation: 3:30 – 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Williamsburg. Burial: St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Williamsburg. Memorials...
Gwen Anne Moore
Jan 10, 2021
Gwen A. Moore, age 66, of Marengo passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 A.M., Friday, January 15, 2021 at the Marengo Cemetery with Pastor Anni Thorn officiating. Visitation: 4:00 – 7:00 P.M., Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A memorial fund has...
Bonnie Wilson
Jan 9, 2021
MT PLEASANT - Bonnie Wilson, 80, of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Burlington, passed away following asthma and heart complications on January 9, 2021. She had a welcoming heart, a green thumb, an eye--and handy knack--for interior design, and was known to be the life of the party. She was a talented seamstress, a basketball supporter who made many trips to...
Marlin D Miller
Jan 8, 2021
Marlin Dale Miller was born February 21, 1953 to Rudy D. and Mary (Schrock) Miller in rural Kalona. Marlin passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, following a short illness of liver cancer. He accepted Christ as his Savior and remained faithful until his death. On May 26, 1977 he was united in marriage to Edith Magdalena Miller....
Claudine J. Erwin
Jan 8, 2021
KEOTA-Claudine J. Erwin, age 84, of Washington, formerly of Keota, died Friday, January 8, 2021, at the Washington County Hospital. Claudine was born June 11, 1936, in Keota, to Harry and Iva (Lenninger) Heisdorffer and graduated from Keota High School in 1954. On June 9, 1956, she married Douglas Erwin at St. Mary Catholic Church in Keota. Following marriage they...
Kathy A. Cook
Jan 8, 2021
LAS VEGAS-Kathy A. Cook, age 72, of Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, January 8, 2021, at her home in Las Vegas. Kathy was born December 29, 1948 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Richard and Betty Meier. She attended George Washington High School. Kathy was a barber at the Hiawatha Barber Shop for 38 years...
Edward Francis Shima
Jan 7, 2021
Edward Francis Shima, age 92, of Marengo, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Marengo with Father David Wilkening officiating. A public visitation will be held on Monday, January 11, 2021 from 12:30-1:30 P.M., at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Burial will...
Florence Christine Gardner
Jan 6, 2021
Florence Christine Gardner, age 101, of Williamsburg, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at Highland Ridge Care Center, Williamsburg. Funeral service: 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 11, 2021 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Williamsburg, with Pastor Thomas Ogilvie officiating. Burial will be in the St. Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery, Williamsburg. Visitation: 9:30 a.m., until service time, Monday, January 11, 2021,...
Vincent P. Kriegel
Jan 6, 2021
Vincent P. Kriegel, age 65, of Brooklyn passed away at his home Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 A.M., Saturday, January 9, 2021 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Brooklyn with Father Corey Close officiating. A scripture service for the family will be at 2:30 P.M. Public visitation: 3:00 – 6:00 P.M., Friday, January 8, 2021 at...
Herbert Lee Yoder
Jan 5, 2021
Washington- Herbert Lee Yoder was born June 8, 1929, in West Liberty, Ohio. The son of D. Leonard and Mollie (Kauffman) Yoder. Herb graduated from Goshen College with his B.A., attended Seminary in Elkhart IN, and graduate study at Indiana University. On December 31, 1948 Herb was united in marriage to Dorothy Beason. Dorothy joined Herb in his ministry beginning...
Josef Farogi
Jan 5, 2021
Josef Farogi was born March 26, 1929 in Neuzina Yugoslavia (present day Serbia). He attended school in Betschkerek until WW II drew near. Following WW II Josef and his family were forcibly displaced from their homes and placed in concentration camps in Yugoslavia. In 1950, he and his mother Margarete left for Pfarrkirchen, Germany where they joined his father Peter....