OBITUARIES

Dec 31, 2024

SIGOURNEY-Sarah Taylor, age 88, of Sigourney, died unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Sarah was born near Lancaster, August 15, 1936, to Roy and Louie (Vandament) Seaba. She attended Lancaster School, Sigourney High School, and worked on the family farm. She married Ronald Taylor, January 11, 1959. Sarah worked as co-owner of Taylor Radio & TV; a bookkeeper...

Dec 30, 2024

Kalona-Sharon Rae Stumpf of Kalona, aged 82, passed away peacefully in her Kalona home on Monday, December 30, 2024 after a most courageous encounter with cancer.

Sharon was born on September 21, 1942, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City to Victor Charles and Cecelia (Holmes) Malichky. She attended Holy Trinity School in Richmond, Iowa, and went on to graduate from Kalona...

Dec 28, 2024

Williamsburg-Joanne Theodora Huedepohl was born December 6, 1932 near Homestead, Iowa. The daughter of Theodore and Anna (Wetjen) Moennich. She attended St. John Lutheran School through 8th grade and graduated from Marengo High School in 1950. Joanne was united in marriage to Harlan (Claus) Huedepohl on July 30, 1955, at St. John Lutheran Church near Homestead. Joanne was a homemaker,...

Dec 26, 2024

Millersburg- Lana Beth James was born October 4, 1944, in Millersburg, Iowa the daughter of Dean & Geraldine “Tiny” (Montross) Gerard. She was raised in Millersburg and dearly loved by her brothers and sisters, family and friends The Millersburg girls spent a lot of years enjoying their life together (Phyllis, Joyce, Viola, Vicki, Merna and her sisters Peggy and Twila....

Dec 25, 2024

Robert L. Walker (1934-2024)

Robert (Bob) Lewis Walker, husband, father, farmer, and steward of the land, was born February 26, 1934, and died December 25, 2024, surrounded by family. He is remembered by his wife of 67 years, Loy, (Alice Loy Buffington Walker), four children, 16 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. All loved. All with different...

Dec 24, 2024

Williamsburg-Terry Lyn Arp was born March 18, 1957, in Williamsburg. The son of Newell and Arlene (Zuber) Arp. He graduated from Williamsburg High School, class of 1975. Terry was united in marriage to Beverly Trimpe on June 4, 1977, at St. John’s Lutheran Church near Homestead. Terry farmed, did custom farming, and owned and operated Terry’s Portable Buildings. He served...

Dec 22, 2024

Williamsburg-Eileen F. Hakeman was born April 6, 1941, the daughter of Ben and Olive (Khrounek) Popelka. She graduated from Belle Plaine High School in 1959. Eileen was united in marriage to Arlen Hakeman on June 19, 1961, in Belle Plaine. She worked at the Landmark for 16 years and later helped sorting corn at Holden’s. Eileen enjoyed being a mother...

Dec 22, 2024

KEOTA-Jeffery Lynn Crossett, age 71, of Keota, died Sunday, December 22, 2024, at his home.

 Jeff was born May 14, 1953, in Washington, Iowa, the son of Joseph and Doris (Lowe) Crossett. He enlisted in the Army in 1971 asa cook with the 1/36th Field Artillery, 7th Army Corp in Augsburg, Germany. While stationed there, Jeff met and later married Christa...

Dec 22, 2024

Wellman- Barbara Elizabeth Kanagy was born July 31, 1930, near Parnell, Iowa, the daughter of John Earl and Lydia (Yoder) Marner. She grew up in the Parnell community, attended White Hall one room school house, and earned a GED so she could attend Hesston College. There she met her future husband, and on October 23, 1953, Elizabeth was united in...

Dec 22, 2024

Clifford J. Foster, age 68, of Chelsea, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on Sunday, December 22, 2024. A celebration of life visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., Saturday, January, 11, 2025, at the Micheal J. Manatt Community Center in Brooklyn. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn is caring for...

Dec 20, 2024

Harlingen, Texas- Max Earnest Snakenberg was born January 2, 1944, in Keswick, Iowa the son of Roy Earnest and Neta Erma (Sarver) Snakenberg. He graduated from Keswick High School in 1964, he went on to attend and graduate from Omaha Baptist Bible College and Dana College with a degree in education. He taught at Grandview Park Baptist School in Des...

Dec 19, 2024

Kalona-Laurine Marie (Miller) Beachy, age 95, passed away peacefully at her home on December 19, 2024. She was born on September 17, 1929, the daughter of Emery B. and Mary E. (Shelter) Miller. Laurine lived in the Kalona area all her life. During her childhood, she attended Evergreen School, completing eight grades. In her youth, she accepted Christ while attending...

Dec 19, 2024

Wellman- Carol Elaine Wilson was born July 3, 1947 the daughter of Harold and Leola Jean (Bottger) Kessel. She graduated from North English Valley High School in1965. Carol worked for Owen’s Brush. On August 23, 1991 Carol was united in marriage to James Wilson. Carol enjoyed spending time with family, shopping, and caring for her pets. Carol passed away Thursday,...

Dec 19, 2024

Else O. Krakow, age 84, of Marengo, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Rose Haven Nursing Home. Visitation: 9 to 11 a.m., with a funeral service at 11 a.m., Thursday, December, 26, 2024, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo, with Rev. Daniel Krueger officiating. Burial will be at the Marengo Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to St. John’s...

Dec 19, 2024

Raymond L. “Leo” Niner, age 91, of Davenport formerly of Haverhill, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Genesis Medical Center in Davenport. Visitation: 4-7 p.m., Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. Funeral service: 11 a.m., Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn with Rev. John Dodds officiating. Burial will be in the Brooklyn...

Dec 18, 2024

KEOTA-Joseph Bernard Greiner, age 57, of rural Wellman, died Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at his home.

 Joe was born September 8, 1967, in Iowa City, the son of Kenneth and Barbara (Irving) Greiner. He graduated from Keota High School in 1985 and served in the United States Army from 1986 until 1989. He married Julie Niece and they had three children...

Dec 17, 2024

North English- Donald Dean Ruplinger was born September 24, 1934, near South English, Iowa, the son of Joseph and Velma (Higgins) Ruplinger. He graduated from Kinross High School and went on to serve in the US Army Reserves for 5 years. Don was united in marriage to Lelia Mae Fenwick on June 29, 1957. He worked at the English Valleys’...

Dec 16, 2024

Williamsburg- Phyllis Geraldine “Dee Dee” Sauter was born February 24, 1936, near Millersburg, Iowa the daughter of Charles Elroy & Marguerite Anne (Dietze) King. She graduated from Millersburg High School in 1954. On June 15, 1957, Dee Dee was united in marriage to Gerald Kevin Sauter at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Millersburg. She spent her days helping Kevin on...

Dec 16, 2024

Kalona-Charles Whetstine was born on his grandparents’ farm near What Cheer, Iowa on July 11, 1941 to Oral and Arlene Ulin. He was later adopted by Merle Whetstine, Arlene's second husband. He grew up in Wellman but often spent summers on the farm where he was born. He enlisted in the Army in 1959 and served until 1962. 

Charles married Susan...

Dec 14, 2024

Wellman-Thomas Richard Babcock was born May 20, 1956, in Wausau, Wisconsin. The son of Thomas and Marian (Stubbe) Babcock. He attended school in the Chicago area. Tom was united in marriage to Monica Butterbaugh on May 23, 1998, at a cabin on the river near Iowa City, Iowa. They have lived in Solon, Tiffin, Iowa City and Olds. Tom worked...