OBITUARIES

Alvin J. Miller

Alvin J. Miller

Nov 23, 2020

Alvin Jesse Miller was peacefully welcomed to his heavenly home on November 23, 2020. He was born to Cyrus J "C. Jay" and Dinah (Miller) Miller on July 10, 1935 in Sharon Center, Iowa and was a lifelong resident of Kalona, Iowa. He attended grade school at Prairie Dale & Brush #1 in Frytown. After graduating from Iowa Mennonite School...

Jane Ann Dietze

Jane Ann Dietze

Nov 23, 2020

Williamsburg- Jane Ann Dietze was born March 13, 1942 in rural Iowa County, Iowa. The daughter of Carroll and Goldie (Longwell) Wade. She graduated from North English High School. Jane lived in the North English and Williamsburg comminutes all her life. On March 30, 1960 Jane was united in marriage to James Eugene Dietze at the Methodist Church in Williamsburg....

Elizabth Ann Stanerson

Elizabth Ann Stanerson

Nov 22, 2020

Williamsburg- Elizabeth Ann Stanerson was born July 18, 1928, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The daughter of George T and Frances (Cronbaugh) Kibler. She grew up in Marengo and graduated from Marengo High School in 1946. Liz was united in marriage to Harold Stanerson on December 28, 1947 in Marengo. To this union they were blessed with four sons. They farmed...

Robert B. Price, Jr.

Robert B. Price, Jr.

Nov 19, 2020

Robert B. Price, Jr., age 66, of Des Moines, formerly of Brooklyn, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020. Following the Governor’s proclamation for graveside services, a graveside service and inurnment will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 4, 2020, at Calvary Cemetery, Brooklyn, with Father Corey Close officiating. Memorials may be directed in Robert’s name to St. Jude’s...

Marlys Ruggles Conger

Marlys Ruggles Conger

Nov 19, 2020

OLLIE-Marlys Rexann Ruggles Conger, 52, of Ollie, died Thursday, November 19, 2020. She was born September 18, 1968, to Linda and Mick Ruggles. Marlys graduated from Pekin High School with the class of 1987. Over the years she had many friends that became family to her. Marlys became a mother to a son, Derek Stephen Sharp, on June 20, 1990,...

Nelson  Beachy

Nelson Beachy

Nov 18, 2020

Kalona- Nelson Earl Beachy was born August 26, 1951 to Jonas and Magdalena (Hershberger) Beachy. On November 15, 1975 he was united in marriage to Kathy Yoder. Nelson accepted Christ as his savior in his youth. He was ordained minister in 1991, bishop in 1994 and he was a faithful member of the Haven Conservative Mennonite Church until his death....

Evelyn Josephine Lee

Evelyn Josephine Lee

Nov 18, 2020

Webster-Evelyn Josephine Lee was born October 31, 1930 in Ollie, Iowa, the daughter of Frank and Polly Irene (Estes) Hubbs. She graduated from Webster High School. On June 27, 1948, Evelyn was united in marriage to Harold David Lee in Sigourney, Iowa. Together, they raised their family and farmed near Webster. Evelyn was a member of the Webster United Methodist...

Mary Ellen Henry

Mary Ellen Henry

Nov 17, 2020

KEOTA-Mary Ellen Henry, age 77, of Keota, died Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at her home. Mary Ellen was born November 13, 1943, in Ottumwa, to Clarence and Alma (Sieren) Weber and graduated from St. Elizabeth High School in 1961. On August 20, 1966, she married John Henry at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Clear Creek Township. A lifelong...

Harriett Arva Denison

Harriett Arva Denison

Nov 16, 2020

Keswick- Harriett Arva Denison was born July 9, 1927 northwest of Keswick, Iowa, the daughter of Orlando and Bessie Harriett (Reasoner) Edmundson. She graduated from Keswick High School in 1945. On May 19, 1945 Harriett was united in marriage to Gerald Wayne Denison in Keswick, they were married 69 years. She spent 50 years helping Gerald on the farm and...

Joe Donald Martinez

Joe Donald Martinez

Nov 16, 2020

Wellman - Joe Donald Martinez went to Heaven on Monday, November 16, 2020 in the comfort of his home, surrounded with love and prayers. He is survived by his wife Cathy Martinez, his daughter Donna McCain, his son in law Shannon McCain, his grandchildren, Duncan McCain, Dominic McCain and Drea McCain, his sister Delmiria Lovato, sister Urcilia Gallegos, brother Gabriel...

Cecil E. Miller

Cecil E. Miller

Nov 15, 2020

Kalona-Cecil E. Miller was born September 15, 1924, in Kalona, Iowa. The son of Ben M. and Cora (Miller) Miller. He lived in Kalona his entire life. On September 24, 1945, Cecil was united in marriage to Verda Hershberger at the Fairview Mennonite Church. Cecil co-owned the Washington Co. Case Farm Store for 37 ½ years and after selling the...

Leiloni "Loni" Watson

Leiloni "Loni" Watson

Nov 14, 2020

RICHLAND-Leiloni "Loni" Watson, age 64, of Richland, died Saturday, November 14, 2020, at her home. Loni was born February 18, 1956, in Washington, the daughter of Lawrence and Catherine (Schumann) Adrian. She graduated from Keota High School in May of 1974. Two weeks later she started to work at Prairie Mutual Insurance and had been there 46 years. She received...

Loren Patrick "Pat" Douglas

Loren Patrick "Pat" Douglas

Nov 12, 2020

Loren Patrick “Pat” Douglas, age 71, of Brooklyn, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020, at Grinnell Regional Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 16, 2020, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn, with Rev. Joyce Proctor officiating. A visitation will be held at noon until service time, Monday, November 16, 2020, at Kloster Funeral Home,...

Beverly  Elaine Yoder

Beverly Elaine Yoder

Nov 11, 2020

Kalona- Beverly Elaine Yoder was born Saturday August 3, 1930 in Stanton, Iowa. The daughter of John and Florence (Seaburg) Crain, she graduated from Clarinda High School and the University of Iowa School of Nursing. On September 10, 1955 Beverly was united in marriage Clayton Yoder in Clarinda, IA. They lived in Iowa City and Indiana, before moving to Grand...

Claudia Ardys Doehrmann

Claudia Ardys Doehrmann

Nov 9, 2020

Williamsburg-Claudia Ardys Doehrmann was born April, 27, 1944 in Williamsburg, Iowa, the daughter of W. Arthur and Velma (Dietrich) Newkirk. She attended school in North English and graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1962. Claudia was united in marriage to Lloyd Doehrmann on May 10, 1964 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Williamsburg. She worked at several hotels in the...

Viola Lemon

Viola Lemon

Nov 8, 2020

Rock Island-Viola Esther Lemon was born September 15, 1921 on the farm south of Homestead, Iowa, the daughter of Otto Mathias and Rosina Anna (Von Ahsen) Trimpe. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church near Homestead. She worked at Younkers as a sales clerk and the City of Davenport as an Adult School Patrol assistant for a...

Isabella Marie Schaefer

Isabella Marie Schaefer

Nov 8, 2020

Isabella Marie Schaefer, age 91, of East Amana, passed away, Sunday, November 8, 2020, at the Mercy Hospice House. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at the East Amana Cemetery, East Amana. The family will receive friends at the cemetery prior to the service at 12:30 p.m. Memorials may be contributed to...

Nicholas Heisdorffer

Nicholas Heisdorffer

Nov 8, 2020

KEOTA-Nicholas Heisdorffer, age 59, of Keota, died Sunday, November 8, 2020, at his home. Nick was born September 3, 1961, in Sigourney, to William Dean and Marguerite (Post) Heisdorffer and graduated from Keota High School in 1980. On October 11, 1987, he married Deborah Brandon at Woolson Friends Church near Richland. A lifelong resident of Keokuk County, Nick worked as...

Donnie Lee Pence

Donnie Lee Pence

Nov 6, 2020

SIGOURNEY-Donnie Lee Pence, age 79, of Sigourney, died Friday, November 6, 2020, at Manor House Care Center in Sigourney. Donnie was born November 28, 1940, in Sigourney, to Carl and Mildred (Kerber) Pence and graduated from Sigourney High School. On March 27, 1958, he married Ardith Moore at the Delta United Methodist Church. A lifelong resident of Sigourney, Donnie farmed...

Doris Marie Brown

Doris Marie Brown

Nov 3, 2020

Williamsburg- Doris Marie Brown was born October 19, 1920 in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Herman Orval and Oma Iowa (Stoner) Zimmerli. On May 30, 1939, Doris was united in marriage to Wayne Brown at Solon Methodist Church in Solon. She worked as a lab tech in the eye department at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City...