OBITUARIES

Aug 26, 2020

KEOTA-Michael Kurtz, age 64, of Keota, died Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at his home. He has been cremated and no services are planned at this time. Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Keota is caring for Michael and his family. Tributes may be made at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.

Aug 24, 2020

Williamsburg-Dorothy Eileen Furler was born January 14, 1927, in Pilot Township, Iowa County, Iowa. The daughter of Ralph and Leona (Roberts) Walter. She graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1945. Dorothy worked at the Me Too Grocery Store until she was united in marriage to Wilfred "Bill" Furler on January 25, 1948 in Williamsburg. The couple lived on a farm...

Aug 24, 2020

HAYESVILLE-Ida Mae "Mazie" Lance, age 82, of Hayesville, died Monday, August 24, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. Ida Mae was born July 14, 1938, in Keswick, to Doney and Lola (Ritter) Smich. She grew up in Muscatine and attended Sigourney High School. On July 26, 1965, she married Wesley Lance in Sigourney. Following marriage the couple lived in...

Aug 23, 2020

Williamsburg-Janna Poula was born November 1, 1940, in Maquoketa, Iowa. The daughter of Blair and Regina (Swift) Sagers. She graduated from Maquoketa High School. She worked at the University of Iowa Hospitals as a chart controller for a number of years and later in banking. Janna enjoyed playing Bridge, reading and attending her children and grandchildren's sporting events. She was...

Aug 22, 2020

Williamsburg-Phyllis Joy Grant was born November 6, 1929, in Marengo, Iowa. The daughter of Lloyd and Lola (Bean) Simmons. She graduated from Marengo High School in 1949. Phyllis was united in marriage to Marion Lewis Grant on June 14, 1950 in Marengo. Phyllis was a homemaker caring for their children and also worked at their auto business (Grant Motor Company)....

Aug 22, 2020

SIGOURNEY-Mary Ehret, age 85, of Sigourney, passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 22, 2020. Mary was born March 19, 1935, to Ruth (May) and Orville Heaton of Webster, Iowa. She grew up in Webster and was a proud graduate of Webster High School. She never missed a class reunion. Mary was joined in marriage to Robert (Bob) Ehret, of Gibson,...

Aug 21, 2020

Williamsburg-Lois Marie "Pepsi" Doehrmann was born March 14, 1947, in East Moline, Illinois, the daughter of Vincent and Lois (Kvamme) Koch. She graduated from Lamont High School. Pepsi was the restaurant manager at Seven Villages Restaurant for 30 years. Pepsi was united in marriage to Verne Doehrmann on March 11, 1978, at St. Paul Methodist Church in Williamsburg. After her...

Aug 21, 2020

Cynthia A. Smith, age 52, of Walford, formerly of Watkins and Amana, passed away Friday, August 21, 2020 at Colonial Manor of Amana. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A graveside service will be held at noon, Friday, August 28, 2020. Inurnment will be at St. Patrick’s...

Aug 13, 2020

Nancy Lee Mullnix, age 79, of Williamsburg, lost her long battle with cancer, on Thursday, August 13, 2020. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 8, 2020, until service time. Memorials may be contributed In Nancy's name to Iowa...

Aug 13, 2020

Kalona-Isidore "Doc" Weber was born December 20, 1930 in Clear Creek Township, Keokuk County, Iowa. The son of John and Cecelia (Peiffer) Weber. He attended Clear Creek Academy. Doc served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War. Doc was united in marriage to Linda Dumont on September 19, 1999 in Las Vegas, NV. He has...

Aug 10, 2020

Christopher R. Keller, age 41, of Brooklyn, passed away Monday, August 10, 2020. Funeral services: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday August 26, 2020 at the Michael J. Manatt Community Center, Brooklyn with Rev. David Rogula officiating. Burial will be at the Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery, Brooklyn. Visitation: 3-7 p.m., Tuesday August 25, 2020 at the Michael J. Manatt Community Center, Brooklyn. Memorials...

Aug 8, 2020

Cornelia “Joyce” Anthony, age 88, of Brooklyn, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Brooklyn Community Estates. Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m., Thursday August 13, 2020 at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn with Pastor Joel Nielsen officiating. Visitation: 4-7 p.m., Wednesday August 12, 2020 at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. Burial will be at Haven Cemetery, Haven. In lieu of flowers memorials...

Aug 8, 2020

Sherlyn Ann Tobin of Williamsburg, Iowa, fought the good fight here on earth and received her eternal reward after passing peacefully in the arms of Jesus at the University of Iowa Hospitals on the evening of Saturday, August 8 th , 2020.  Sherlyn was 75 years old.

Sherlyn was born September 12, 1944 in rural Victor (Ladora),...

Aug 8, 2020

Maxine L. Wardenburg, age 87, of Williamsburg passed away in her daughter Valerie’s home, surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 8, 2020. Private family funeral services will be held. Burial will be at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Williamsburg. Memorials may be contributed to St. Paul Lutheran Church, or the Lutheran Interparish School, Williamsburg. We will be celebrating Maxine’s...

Aug 5, 2020

Williamsburg- Marilyn Joyce Tanner was born June 29, 1932 in Ladora, Iowa, the daughter of Eugene and Kathryn (Beckering) Tanner. She graduated from Williamsburg High School and Lutheran Deaconess School of Nursing in Chicago. She was a Registered Nurse working at Lutheran General Hospital in Chicago and later at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Marilyn...

Aug 4, 2020

Williamsburg-Betty Mae Finley was born May 26, 1938, in Iowa County, Iowa. The daughter of Anton and Erna (Von Weihe) Schwarting. She attended Immanuel Lutheran School and graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1956. Betty was united in marriage to Dale Finley on September 9, 1960 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Early in life Betty worked at Holden's, was a substitute...

Aug 3, 2020

Kalona-John Harvey Swantz was born April 12, 1943 in Kalona, Iowa, the son of Lester and Lydia (Bender) Swantz. On April 20, 1967 he was united in marriage to Fannie Mae Borkholder, God blessed them with 53 years of wedded life. He was baptized in the Old Order Amish Church and remained a faithful member until his death on Monday,...

Aug 3, 2020

Parnell- Gloria Schropp was born April 19, 1949 in Waverly, Iowa the daughter of Paul and Evie (Schmitz) Oberheu. She graduated from Wapsie Valley High School in 1968. On July 29, 1972 Gloria was united in marriage to Steven Schropp at Immaculate Conception Church in Fairbank, Iowa. She worked 35 years at Amana Refrigeration and later became a licensed Realtor....

Aug 2, 2020

June E. Schwertfeger, age 84, of Marengo, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo. Graveside Memorial Service: ­­­­9:30 am, Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Bishop Cemetery, Marengo, with Pastor Eddie Thomas officiating. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family with arrangements.

June is survived by...

Jul 30, 2020

Williamsburg- M. Glen Dellamuth was born December 12, 1932, near Marengo, Iowa, the son of Mervin and Elsie (Rotter) Dellamuth. He attended school in Marengo. Glen served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict from 1953-1955. Glen was united in marriage to Irma Wardenburg on September 8, 1956 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Williamsburg. He worked for...