OBITUARIES

Dec 19, 2020

Berdine Beckler, 95, of Kalona, passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on December 19, 2020, at the Pleasantview Home. Berdine was born October 19, 1925 in Wood River NE, the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Stolzfus) Stutzman. She attended school at Plainview District #16 in Wood River, NE. Berdine was united in marriage to Clifford...

Dec 19, 2020

Kalona-Rachel (Wagler) Graber, daughter of Joseph and Sarah (Lengacher) Wagler. She was born on March 14, 1924, died on December 19, 2020 at the age of 96 years, 9 months and 5 days. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Rachel was united in marriage to Homer Graber on February 3, 1942. He preceded her in death...

Dec 19, 2020

MONTE VISTA, CO- Donald "Don" Wayne Droll Sr. was born March 5, 1930 in Washington County, Iowa, the son of Lawrence and Agnes (Wulf) Droll. He served in the United States Army Reserves from 1948 to 1952. Don worked in multiple areas of construction, farming, law enforcement and was a locksmith for many years. He enjoyed stock car racing, repairing...

Dec 18, 2020

Kalona-Nancy Lou Miller was born October 17, 1963 in Iowa, the daughter of Edward and Sarah (Mast) Miller. Nancy enjoyed horses, laughing, teasing and just having fun. She truly enjoyed her time with the Reach for Your Potential friends and staff. She was a member of the Sharon Bethel Church near Kalona. Nancy died on Friday, December 18, 2020 at...

Dec 16, 2020

Gary Ival Blain, age 82, of Washington, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at the Washington County Hospital. Due to Covid restrictions the funeral and burial will be for immediate family.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date when Covid restrictions aren't as strict. Burial will be in the Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of...

Dec 16, 2020

KEOTA-Roger L. Greiner, age 75, of Keota, died Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at his home. Roger was born August 31, 1945, in Washington, to Frank and Naomi (Linnenkamp) Greiner and graduated from Keota High School in1963. On February 4, 1967, he married Patricia Sondag at St. Mary Catholic Church in Keota. The couple lived and farmed near West Chester nearly...

Dec 16, 2020

Kalona- Teresa Ann Gostynski was born February 21, 1948 in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Raul and Mary (Martinez) Guerra. She grew up in Los Angeles California, Teresa was united in marriage to Gary Gostynski on August 30, 1969 in Monbello, California, to this union they were blessed with two children. They lived in California for several years before...

Dec 14, 2020

Millersburg- Myron Richard Bohrn was born June 24, 1931 in Deep River, Iowa, the son of James Amos and Sylvia Pearl (Endicott) Bohrn. He grew up in North English, and graduated from North English High School. Myron was united in marriage to the love of his life, Inez Doehrmann on September 25, 1951, at Immanuel Lutheran Church near Williamsburg. To...

Dec 14, 2020

MOUNT PLEASANT - Richard "Dick" Arlan Schnicker of Mt. Pleasant was born April 8, 1930, in Burlington, Iowa, to George and Lucie (Wirt) Schnicker, the oldest of four children. He passed away on December 14, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa, at the age of 90. Dick is survived by his wife of 70 years, Esther (Van Klootwyk) Schnicker: daughter Vicki...

Dec 14, 2020

Oxford- Samuel Frank Wade was born December 19, 1944 in Washington, Iowa, the son of Carroll Jay and Goldie Olene (Longwell) Wade. He graduated from English Valley High School in 1962. Sam worked for Moore Business Forms in Iowa City for many years. He enjoyed playing cards with the boys, fast cars and going to the casino, demo derbies and...

Dec 14, 2020

WILLIAMSBURG - Arlene Nissley was born August 15, 1933, in rural Sharon Center, Iowa, the daughter of Simon (Dick) and Mary M. (Hochstedler) Schlabach. On October 28, 1952, she was united in marriage to Ira C. Nissley at the Parnell Mennonite Church. The couple had lived in the Williamsburg community since 1956. Alongside raising a family of four children, Arlene...

Dec 14, 2020

Boyd Ellsworth Bonnett, age 77, of Brooklyn, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020, at his home. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 19, 2020, at the Faith Christian Center, 803 S. 3 rd St., Montezuma, with Pastor Bill Wilkerson and Pastor Josh Gerard officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be contributed to the...

Dec 13, 2020

Jessica M. Schulte, age 31, died Sunday, December 13, 2020 following a car accident. Jess worked at Colonial Manor of Amana and loved all the residents and staff like family. She was excited to continue her education in this area and follow her passion of helping others by becoming a nurse. She will be known for her contagious laugh,...

Dec 13, 2020

Williamsburg William F. Hynds, 81, Williamsburg, died Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020 at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City. Celebration of Life services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 28, 2020 at First Presbyterian Church in Williamsburg. Visitation with family present will be from 9:30 am until service. Graveside services at Oak Hill Cemetery in Williamsburg. In lieu of flowers, the family requests...

Dec 12, 2020

Keith E. Taylor, age 85, of Williamsburg, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Compass Memorial Hospital. Per Keith’s wishes his body was donated to the University of Iowa deeded body program for research. A CELEBRATION OF LIFE OPEN HOUSE will be Saturday, July 17, 1-4 p.m. with a brief service by Pastor...

Dec 12, 2020

MOUNT PLEASANT - Wesley Dale Barton, 88, went home to his Lord on Saturday December 12th. He was surrounded by his loving family at the home he had built in Mt. Pleasant. The son of JF & Marie Barton, he was born June 15, 1932 on the family farm in Mt. Pleasant. Growing up on a farm, he learned the...

Dec 11, 2020

SIGOURNEY-Mildred I. Mather, age 93, of Sigourney, died Friday, December 11, 2020, at Manor House Care Center in Sigourney. Mildred was born December 27, 1926, in rural Sigourney, to Paul and Helen (Marshall) Clubb and received her education in country school. On October 27, 1948, she married James Edgar Mather at the Sigourney United Methodist Church. The couple lived and...

Dec 11, 2020

Patricia “Pat” McDonough, age 82 of Williamsburg, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at her home. Private Funeral Services will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church with Fr. David Wilkening officiating. Friends are welcome to attend the burial at St. Mary Cemetery, Williamsburg at 2:30 P.M. on Monday, December 14, 2020. In lieu of flowers, cards and memorials...

Dec 10, 2020

Betty M. Rohr, 94, formerly of Marengo, Iowa, died Thursday, December 10, 2020, at Friendship Village in Schaumburg, Illinois. A private graveside service will be held December 16, 2020 at the Marengo Cemetery, Marengo, Iowa, with Rev. Diane Vorhies officiating. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Dec 9, 2020

Medora G. Hopp, age 96, of Williamsburg passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Highland Ridge Care Center. A private family graveside service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Conroy with Rev. Gary Sears officiating. Memorials may be contributed to Trinity Lutheran Church, Conroy. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family with arrangements.

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