OBITUARIES

Oct 17, 2020

Grace Ellen Olson, age 102, of Williamsburg, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Highland Ridge Care Center. Services will be private with Pastor Don Dovre officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be contributed to First Lutheran Church, in Conroy, in Grace’s name and sent to Kloster Funeral Home, 298 W. Washington St., Marengo, Iowa 52301.

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Oct 16, 2020

Williamsburg- Gertrude Helen Gibson was born July 14, 1924 near Sigourney, Iowa, the daughter of Paul and Helen (Marshall) Clubb. She attended rural school near Sigourney. Gert was united in marriage to Roy Eugene "Hoot" Gibson on September 3, 1943 in Oskaloosa, Iowa. She helped Hoot on the farm and later worked for Amana Refrigeration for over 18 years. She...

Oct 16, 2020

Reynold C. Moessner, age 90, of Middle Amana, passed from this life peacefully October 16, 2020 at Colonial Manor Nursing Home. A man of true strength, wisdom, and devotion to his family, friends, church and community. Reynold touched the lives of everyone who knew him. He will be deeply missed. Graveside services: 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 19,...

Oct 15, 2020

Mt. Pleasant - Dorothy Louise Boyd, 91, of Mt. Pleasant died Thursday, October 15, 2020 at the New London Specialty Care in New London, Iowa. The daughter of Howard and Anna Merle (Brown) Burkey was born on December 22, 1928 in Henry County, Iowa. Dorothy graduated from Salem High School in 1946. She was united in marriage to Edwin Boyd...

Oct 12, 2020

Linda Cheryl Stover, 72, of Mt. Pleasant formerly of Janesville, died Monday, October 12, 2020 at Henry County Health Center. Born February 13, 1948, in Hawthorne California, the daughter of Arthur and Ruth (Burgett) Scott. Linda married Larry Niedert and they later divorced. She then married Phil Stover where they resided in Janesville where she worked at Kwik Star. After...

Oct 12, 2020

Conroy-Connie Sue Wardenburg was born July 22, 1953 in Waukon, Iowa. The daughter of Donald and Alice (Cole) Heim. She graduated from Lansing High School. Connie was united in marriage to Thomas Wardenburg on July 22, 1983 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Conroy. She has worked at the Button Factory, Target, her brother Tim's Concrete business, REA and she...

Oct 11, 2020

Wellman- Tony Reed Millice was born December 13, 1964 in Iowa City, Iowa. The son of James and Carolyn "Cozy" (Wirtz) Millice. He graduated from Mid-Prairie High School. He served in the Army Reserve. Tony was a CNA at Parkview Manor in Wellman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, being outside, making homemade wine and rock music. Tony passed away at his...

Oct 10, 2020

Charles Willett Hansen, age 89 of Brooklyn, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020 at his home. Graveside Services with military honors conducted by the Brooklyn American Legion Post 294 and the Army Honor Guard: 1:00 p.m., Friday, October 16, 2020 at Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery, Brooklyn with Pastor Joyce Proctor officiating. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home...

Oct 9, 2020

Kathleen “Kate” A. Waln, age 78, of rural Amana, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020, at Mercy Hospital, in Cedar Rapids. A visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. There will be a private family burial. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be contributed in Kathleen’s name...

Oct 8, 2020

Steven J. Frimml, age 67, of Nampa, Idaho passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020. A private family Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Calvary Cemetery, Marengo. At Steve’s request his remains will remain in Idaho. Memorials may be sent to Richard Frimml, PO Box 3664 Nampa, Idaho, 83653. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo...

Oct 7, 2020

Mt. Pleasant - Anthony "Tony" Robert Bentler, 89, died Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at Great River Medical Center, West Burlington, IA. Born March 9, 1931, in Houghton, Iowa, Tony was the son of Joe and Diena (Holtkamp) Bentler. He was a graduate of St. Mary's in West Point, IA. On March 28, 1954, in West Point, Tony married Evelyn Dyer....

Oct 7, 2020

Mt. Pleasant - Zachariah "Zach" Benjamin Peiffer, 20, died Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at Arbor Court in Mt. Pleasant. Born March 20, 2000, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Zach was the son of Benjamin and Teresa (Greenland) Peiffer. He was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School. Zach was a member of Faith Christian Outreach Church. Zach loved to watch sports,...

Oct 7, 2020

Barbara “Barb” Eleanor Kellenberger, age 78, of South Amana, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at the South Amana Cemetery, South Amana, with Elder Kristie Yoder officiating. Friends may visit at 10:15 a.m., prior to the service time. In...

Oct 7, 2020

Betty L. Misel, age 83, of Marengo, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at Rose Haven Nursing Home. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 10, 2020 at the Marengo Cemetery, Marengo, with Pastor Anni Thorn officiating. Memorials may be contributed in Betty’s name to the Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo or First Presbyterian...

Oct 4, 2020

South English- Shirley Ann Wade was born March 12, 1936 in Keokuk County, Iowa the daughter of Richard Morrell and Hazel Irene (McMaster) Strausser. She attended North English High School. She was united in marriage to Duane Olson Sr., he passed away in June 1969. Shirley later married David C. Wade on April 19, 1970 in Marengo. She was a...

Oct 1, 2020

Mt. Pleasant - Ralph Thomas Breazeale, 84, died Thursday, October 1, 2020, at Savannah Heights in Mt. Pleasant. Born November 25, 1935, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, the son of Edward and Alice (Brown) Breazeale. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1954. On January 1, 1955, he was united in marriage to Betty Hills at the Methodist Church in...

Oct 1, 2020

Dorothy L. Freshour, age 99, of Marengo passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo. Private Mass of Christian Burial: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Marengo with Father David Wilkening officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Marengo. Memorials may be contributed in Dorothy’s name in care of Kloster Funeral Home,...

Sep 30, 2020

MOUNT PLEASANT - Lawrence "Larry" Erwin Petermann, 91, passed away in Evergreen, CO on September 30, 2020. Lawrence is survived by his wife Donna, of Westcliffe, CO and his 4 children Janessa Petermann (Eagle, CO), Kirsten (Cash) Hodson (Conifer, CO), Marta (A.J.) Petermann (Cedar Rapids, IA), Thor Petermann (Stanwood, IA) and sister Delores Mehaffy (Apple Valley, MN) along with numerous...

Sep 30, 2020

OLDS, IOWA - Bonita L. Green, 77, died Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City. Bonita was born July 26, 1943, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Jerry and Doris (Hagmeier) Hawkins. She graduated from Keokuk High School in 1961. She was married to Roger Canby from 1963 until his death in...

Sep 30, 2020

Herbert William Hopp, age 91, of Wellman, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Parkview Manor, in Wellman. Graveside services with military honors will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Victor, with Pastor Stuart Rethwisch officiating. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the...