OBITUARIES

Arthur T. Petrzelka

Arthur T. Petrzelka

Mar 22, 2020

Arthur T. Petrzelka, age 67, of Cedar Rapids passed away on Sunday March 22, 2020 at the Hiawatha Care Center as a result of pancreatic cancer.  A private graveside service will be held at Calvary Cemetery, Marengo with Deacon Mark Sandersfeld officiating.  Memorials may be contributed in Arthur’s name.  Kloster Funeral home of Marengo is assisting the family with...

Shirley L. Buswell

Shirley L. Buswell

Mar 22, 2020

Shirley Luella Misbach was born August 4, 1920 at Williamsburg, Iowa, the daughter of Jesse Davis and Emelia S. (Wiese) Misbach. She grew up with six loving siblings on the Misbach family farm south of Marengo in Sumner Township. She was baptized and confirmed at the First Congregational Church in Genoa Bluffs, Iowa. Shirley attended country school at East...

Sharon Snoe Christen

Sharon Snoe Christen

Mar 21, 2020

KALONA - Sharon Snoe Christen was born February 23, 1945, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the daughter of Helen Pitcher. She grew up in Council Bluffs where Sharon and her mother lived with her great grandparents until her mother married August Munch. When Sharon was 9 years old August gave her the best Christmas present ever, adoption papers, she was now...

Nancy Lea Heller

Nancy Lea Heller

Mar 20, 2020

Nancy Lea Heller, age 88 of Bemidji, MN died Friday, March 20, 2020 at Sandford Hospital, in Bemidji. A private graveside service will be conducted at Koszta Cemetery, rural Marengo with Pastor Mike Townsley officiating. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Clover Ridge Methodist Church of Walford in...

Deanna Lynne Green

Deanna Lynne Green

Mar 19, 2020

Deanna L. Green, age 53, of Amana passed away in her home on Thursday March 19, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., July 1, 2020 at the Main Amana Cemetery, Main Amana, with Elder Elly Hoehnle officiating. Friends may call after 10:00 a.m., at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to...

Erna Lee Reid

Erna Lee Reid

Mar 18, 2020

Columbus Junction-Erna Lee Reid was born January 10, 1946 in Washington, Iowa, the daughter of Ernest and Lucille (Hartman) Meyer. She graduated from Columbus Junction High School. She enjoyed singing, performing, her family, grandchildren and being retired. Erna passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at her daughters home in Williamsburg at the age of 74. She is survived by...

Rhonda Renee Hahn

Rhonda Renee Hahn

Mar 18, 2020

KEOTA-Rhonda Renee Hahn, age 60, of Keota, died Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Rhonda was born January 5, 1960, in Washington, to Ronald and Dianne (Schlatter) Bowser. She attended West Chester elementary, graduated from Mid-Prairie High School in 1978 and received her CMA from Kirkwood Community College. On April 25, 1981,...

Wava Ann Reschly

Wava Ann Reschly

Mar 18, 2020

Kalona - Wava Ann Reschly, age 89 of Kalona, died Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Pioneer Park in Lone Tree, Iowa. Wava was born May 24, 1930 in rural Kalona, Iowa, the daughter of Chris and Cora (Miller) Troyer. She graduated from Brush #8 Rural School. Wava was baptized in the Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church and remained a member...

Norman Lee Axmear

Norman Lee Axmear

Mar 17, 2020

NORTH ENGLISH- Norman Lee Axmear was born March 29, 1929, near Webster, Iowa the son of Sidney & Alma (Himler) Axmear. He graduated from North English High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Norman was united in marriage to Mildred "Millie" Esther Tanke on June 5, 1957 in Marengo, Iowa. Together they farmed near...

Earl L. Brown

Earl L. Brown

Mar 15, 2020

Earl L. Brown, age 92 of Amana, passed away in his home on Sunday, March 15, 2020. Due to the current national health situation a private Graveside Service will be held at First Lutheran Cemetery, rural Conroy with Pastor Don Dovre officiating. Cards and memorials may be directed to Shelly Schumacher, 709 39 th Avenue, Amana, Iowa...

David Volesky

David Volesky

Mar 15, 2020

WELLMAN - David Albert Volesky was born February 27, 1950, the son of Edwin and Eleanor (Povonder) Volesky. He graduated from Cedar Rapids Prairie High School. David lived in Tiffin before moving to Wellman. He worked for Engineered Plastic Components before retiring. He enjoyed listening to the Doors and collecting old cars. David died on Sunday, March 15, 2020, at...

Angela M. Nicholson

Angela M. Nicholson

Mar 12, 2020

AINSWORTH-Angela M. Nicholson, age 47, died Thursday, March 12, 2020, at her home. Angela was born December 7, 1972, in Sigourney, to Raymond Johnson, Jr. and Shirley (Yaeger) Johnson Conkity and was later adopted by Wayne Conkity. She graduated from Keota High School in 1991. On November 18, 1995, she married Toby Freese in Ely, Iowa. They were later divorced....

Mark Alan Schumacher

Mark Alan Schumacher

Mar 12, 2020

Mark Alan Schumacher, age 58 of Amana, died suddenly on March 12, 2020 at his home. Private graveside services will be conducted at First Lutheran Cemetery, Conroy, with Rev. Don Dovre officiating. Cards and memorials may be directed to Shelly Schumacher, 709 39 th Avenue, Amana, Iowa 52203. Kloster Funeral Home is assisting the family with final arrangements.

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Shirley McMenomy

Shirley McMenomy

Mar 9, 2020

Williamsburg- Shirley McMenomy was born January 6, 1931, in Iowa County, Iowa, the daughter of Albert and Emma (Sandersfeld) Wetjen. She attended Immanuel Lutheran School and graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1949. On April 8, 1951 she was united in marriage to Dean McMenomy at Immanuel Lutheran Church. She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church and the...

Kayden Michael Leach

Kayden Michael Leach

Mar 7, 2020

WILLIAMSBURG- Kayden Michael Leach was born Saturday, February 22, 2020, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City to Kenneth and Whitney (Casanova) Leach and passed on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Survivors include his parents Whitney Casanova and Kenneth Leach of Williamsburg and three siblings: Kimaya, Kamari and...

Pastor Louie Gallo

Pastor Louie Gallo

Mar 7, 2020

Williamsburg- The Rev. Dr. Louie Gallo, was born February 22, 1971 in the Philippines, the son of Luis and Jacinta Gallo. Pastor Louie is an ordained Elder of The United Methodist Church and a Full Member of the Iowa Annual Conference. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology, minoring in Zoology, Masters Degree in Cell Biology, Doctor of...

Ivan Kenneth Edwards

Ivan Kenneth Edwards

Mar 7, 2020

PELLA- Ivan Kenneth Edwards, age 93, of Pella, died Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Comfort House in Pella. Ivan was born August 10, 1926 in Iowa County, Iowa, the son of Charles Andrew and Carro (Collingwood) Edwards. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1943 and attended Grace Seminary in Indiana. In 1944 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. On...

Phyllis Shull

Phyllis Shull

Mar 6, 2020

WILLIAMSBURG-Phyllis Shull, age 93, of Williamsburg, formerly of North English, died Friday, March 6, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Phyllis was born October 4, 1926, in North English, to Charles (Chod) and Margaret (Williams) Dixon and graduated from North English High School. On August 31, 1945, she married Elmer (Buck) Shull in North English. Phyllis worked at the...

Harvey Von Ahsen

Harvey Von Ahsen

Mar 6, 2020

Williamsburg-Harvey William Von Ahsen was born August 17, 1924, in Iowa County, Iowa. The son of Herman and Ida (Maas) Von Ahsen. He attended Immanuel Lutheran School. He was attending Williamsburg High School when he was drafted into the service during his Junior year. Harvey served in the United States Army Air Core during WWII from April 1943 till March...

Jean Elma Austin

Jean Elma Austin

Mar 5, 2020

Jean E. Austin age 93, of Williamsburg, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Highland Ridge Care Center, Williamsburg. Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at First Presbyterian Church, Williamsburg with Pastor Dan Jessop officiating. Burial will be at York Cemetery, rural Williamsburg. Visitation: 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M., Monday, March 9, 2020 at First Presbyterian Church,...