OBITUARIES

Nov 24, 2020

Williamsburg- Ann Elizabeth Schmitt was born October 9, 1930 in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of George H. & Helen (Schenkel) Miller. She graduated from Mid Prairie High School and took nurse's training at St. Josephs School of Nursing in Ottumwa. On June 16, 1952 Ann was united in marriage to Lester Frank Schmitt at St. Peter & Paul Catholic...

Nov 23, 2020

Genevieve “Jenny” Huedepohl, age 88, of Marengo passed away Monday, November 23, 2020 at Compass Memorial Hospital, Marengo. A private family graveside service will be held at the Marengo Cemetery, Marengo with Rev. Diane Vorhies officiating. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family with arrangements.

Jenny is survived by her...

Nov 23, 2020

North English- Mary Theresa (Berry) Lacina died peacefully at home, on the farm where she grew up, November 23, 2020, two months shy of her 90th birthday. She was born on that farm, on January 8, 1931, to Lambert and Mary Jane (Collins) Berry. Mary graduated from Millersburg High School in 1948, and attended Ottumwa Heights College for one year....

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...

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....

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...

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...

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...