OBITUARIES

Sep 3, 2020

Keota- Richard Clark "RC" Smith was born January 17, 1979 in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Gerald Clark & Violet Rae (Knerr) Smith. He graduated from English Valley High School in 1997 and later graduated from Truman State University with his master's degree in education. He recently worked as a title & mortgage processor for Washington Title & Guaranty...

Sep 2, 2020

SIGOURNEY-Ron Kerr, age 73, of Sigourney, died Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at his home. Ron was born March 29, 1947, in Ottumwa, to Emery and Nadine (Beasley) Kerr and graduated from Sigourney High School in 1965. He started college in Kirksville, Missouri but stopped his studies and served his country for four years in the United States Air Force. Stateside...

Aug 30, 2020

Edna Miller was born August 30, 1919, in Sumner County, Kansas. The daughter of Harvey C. and Mary (Fry) Miller. She grew up in Kansas and moved to Kalona with her family at age 11, and has lived in the Kalona area ever since. On November 27, 1941 Edna was united in marriage to Mahlon E. Miller in Kalona. Edna...

Aug 29, 2020

Williamsburg-Patricia Ann Martens was born August 4, 1931 near Oxford, Iowa. The daughter of Willie and Tillie (Feyerbend) Schropp. She attended school in Oxford and graduated from Parnell High School. Pat was united in marriage to Robert E. Martens on September 11, 1951 in Marengo. She was a homemaker raising their children and worked at the Marengo Hospital and later...

Aug 29, 2020

KEOTA-Maxine Carris, age 88, of Keota, died Saturday, August 29, 2020, at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington. Maxine was born March 27, 1932, in Washington, to Ezra and Blanche (Houston) Christner and graduated from Ollie High School in 1951. On August 15, 1964, she married Robert Carris in Sigourney. Following marriage the couple lived in Keota. Maxine worked in...

Aug 28, 2020

Williamsburg-Kenneth Dean Garringer was born July 27, 1948, in Williamsburg, the son of James and Anne (Welsh) Garringer. He graduated from Williamsburg High School and attended Upper Iowa University. Kenny lived in Shreveport. Louisiana for a number of years before returning to Williamsburg in 1987. He had worked for Kinze Manufacturing for 25 years before retiring. Kenny enjoyed traveling, spending...

Aug 27, 2020

Donald Lee Enochson, age 75, of Marengo, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Unity Point St. Lukes, Cedar Rapids. A Celebration of Life will be held from 3 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at Fireside Winery, rural Williamsburg. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Aug 26, 2020

KEOTA-Michael Kurtz, age 64, of Keota, died Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at his home. He has been cremated and no services are planned at this time. Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Keota is caring for Michael and his family. Tributes may be made at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.

Aug 24, 2020

Williamsburg-Dorothy Eileen Furler was born January 14, 1927, in Pilot Township, Iowa County, Iowa. The daughter of Ralph and Leona (Roberts) Walter. She graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1945. Dorothy worked at the Me Too Grocery Store until she was united in marriage to Wilfred "Bill" Furler on January 25, 1948 in Williamsburg. The couple lived on a farm...

Aug 24, 2020

HAYESVILLE-Ida Mae "Mazie" Lance, age 82, of Hayesville, died Monday, August 24, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. Ida Mae was born July 14, 1938, in Keswick, to Doney and Lola (Ritter) Smich. She grew up in Muscatine and attended Sigourney High School. On July 26, 1965, she married Wesley Lance in Sigourney. Following marriage the couple lived in...

Aug 23, 2020

Williamsburg-Janna Poula was born November 1, 1940, in Maquoketa, Iowa. The daughter of Blair and Regina (Swift) Sagers. She graduated from Maquoketa High School. She worked at the University of Iowa Hospitals as a chart controller for a number of years and later in banking. Janna enjoyed playing Bridge, reading and attending her children and grandchildren's sporting events. She was...

Aug 22, 2020

Williamsburg-Phyllis Joy Grant was born November 6, 1929, in Marengo, Iowa. The daughter of Lloyd and Lola (Bean) Simmons. She graduated from Marengo High School in 1949. Phyllis was united in marriage to Marion Lewis Grant on June 14, 1950 in Marengo. Phyllis was a homemaker caring for their children and also worked at their auto business (Grant Motor Company)....

Aug 22, 2020

SIGOURNEY-Mary Ehret, age 85, of Sigourney, passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 22, 2020. Mary was born March 19, 1935, to Ruth (May) and Orville Heaton of Webster, Iowa. She grew up in Webster and was a proud graduate of Webster High School. She never missed a class reunion. Mary was joined in marriage to Robert (Bob) Ehret, of Gibson,...

Aug 21, 2020

Williamsburg-Lois Marie "Pepsi" Doehrmann was born March 14, 1947, in East Moline, Illinois, the daughter of Vincent and Lois (Kvamme) Koch. She graduated from Lamont High School. Pepsi was the restaurant manager at Seven Villages Restaurant for 30 years. Pepsi was united in marriage to Verne Doehrmann on March 11, 1978, at St. Paul Methodist Church in Williamsburg. After her...

Aug 21, 2020

Cynthia A. Smith, age 52, of Walford, formerly of Watkins and Amana, passed away Friday, August 21, 2020 at Colonial Manor of Amana. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A graveside service will be held at noon, Friday, August 28, 2020. Inurnment will be at St. Patrick’s...

Aug 13, 2020

Nancy Lee Mullnix, age 79, of Williamsburg, lost her long battle with cancer, on Thursday, August 13, 2020. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 8, 2020, until service time. Memorials may be contributed In Nancy's name to Iowa...

Aug 13, 2020

Kalona-Isidore "Doc" Weber was born December 20, 1930 in Clear Creek Township, Keokuk County, Iowa. The son of John and Cecelia (Peiffer) Weber. He attended Clear Creek Academy. Doc served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War. Doc was united in marriage to Linda Dumont on September 19, 1999 in Las Vegas, NV. He has...

Aug 10, 2020

Christopher R. Keller, age 41, of Brooklyn, passed away Monday, August 10, 2020. Funeral services: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday August 26, 2020 at the Michael J. Manatt Community Center, Brooklyn with Rev. David Rogula officiating. Burial will be at the Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery, Brooklyn. Visitation: 3-7 p.m., Tuesday August 25, 2020 at the Michael J. Manatt Community Center, Brooklyn. Memorials...

Aug 8, 2020

Cornelia “Joyce” Anthony, age 88, of Brooklyn, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Brooklyn Community Estates. Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m., Thursday August 13, 2020 at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn with Pastor Joel Nielsen officiating. Visitation: 4-7 p.m., Wednesday August 12, 2020 at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. Burial will be at Haven Cemetery, Haven. In lieu of flowers memorials...

Aug 8, 2020

Sherlyn Ann Tobin of Williamsburg, Iowa, fought the good fight here on earth and received her eternal reward after passing peacefully in the arms of Jesus at the University of Iowa Hospitals on the evening of Saturday, August 8 th , 2020.  Sherlyn was 75 years old.

Sherlyn was born September 12, 1944 in rural Victor (Ladora),...