OBITUARIES

May 2, 2020

Williamsburg-Julia Elizabeth Berstler was born October 25, 1959 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The daughter of Jerry and Judith (Reck) Purdin, Sr. She graduated from Iowa Valley High School in Marengo and attended Kirkwood Community College. Julia was united in marriage to Ronald Berstler on July 14, 1979 at the First Lutheran Church north of Conroy. She has been employed by...

May 2, 2020

KEOTA-Theola Lyle, age 97, of Williamsburg, formerly of Keota, died Saturday, May 2, 2020, at Highland Ridge Care Center in Williamsburg. Theola was born August 30, 1922, in Clear Creek Township, southeast of Harper, Iowa, to Frank and Juliana (Weber) Waechter and attended Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic School. On September 19, 1945, she was united in marriage to Francis...

May 2, 2020

OSKALOOSA-Charlene Orndorff, age 83, of Oskaloosa, formerly of Libertyville, Illinois, died Saturday, May 2, 2020, at Northern Mahaska Specialty Care in Oskaloosa. Charlene was born December 21, 1936, in Keota, to Bruce and Mary (Greenwood) Stoutner. She graduated from Keota High School in 1955 and attended the University of Iowa for two years. She married George Orndorff and they were...

May 2, 2020

Williamsburg-Harry Everett Thomas was born December 8, 1952 in Scottsburg, Indiana. The son of Robert and Mary (Early) Thomas. In the 1980's while living in Chicago, Harry was a Chauffeur for a limousine company. He often entertained his friends with stories of famous people and rock bands he escorted to and from O'hara Airport. Harry worked for Williamsburg Manufacturing from...

Apr 30, 2020

Shirley A. Neumann age 83, of Amana passed away Thursday April 30, 2020 at Colonial Manor of Amana. Private family graveside services will be held at the Fairfax Cemetery with Father Craig Steimel officiating. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family in care of Kloster Funeral Home, 298 West Washington St. Marengo, Iowa 52301.

Apr 29, 2020

North English- Donald Wayne Netser Jr. was born July 10, 1944 in North English, Iowa, the son of Donald Wayne and Elsie Leta (Ambrose) Netser. He served in the United States Army, and was a member of the American Legion. He owned J+N Construction and was a carpenter until his retirement. Don enjoyed time spent with friends, family, and especially...

Apr 28, 2020

Mary Lucille Gerard, age 73, of Marengo, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital, in Cedar Rapids. Private Graveside services will be held in the Marengo Cemetery, Marengo, Iowa. Memorials may be directed To the family of Mary Gerard at 1434 LaFayette Ave., Marengo, Iowa 52301.

Mary is survived by her two children, Kim...

Apr 27, 2020

Parnell-Stephen Dean Berry was born on February 10, 1947 in Sigourney IA. He is the son of Dean Clement Berry and Margaret Clare Murphy Berry who resided in Armah Township. Steve passed on Monday, April 27, 2020 surrounded by the love of his brothers and sisters who will miss him dearly and forever cherish his memory. Steve grew up in...

Apr 25, 2020

Russell W. Galbraith, 82, of West Point, IA, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020, at Henry County Health Center. A private, family graveside service and interment will be at Denmark Cemetery, in Denmark, IA, will be held with Reverend Paul Connolly officiating. Gifts of love and friendship may be given to a charity of the donors choice. On-line condolences may...

Apr 23, 2020

WELLMAN - Crystal Marie Humble was born on December, 17th 1963 in Washington, Iowa, the daughter of Rodney and Judith (Schantz) Groff. She graduated from Mid-Prairie High School. Crystal was united in marriage to Larry Haynes on April 5, 2014, in Wellman. She worked as a clerk and typist at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinic. Crystal passed away...

Apr 22, 2020

Judy A. Calderwood, age 77, of Brooklyn, passed away at her home Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Memorial services will be held at a later date at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Brooklyn with Father Cory Close officiating. Cards and memorials may be contributed to the Mollie Tibbetts Memorial Fund for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn is assisting...

Apr 21, 2020

North English- Marlys Louise Brown was born February 6, 1929 in Iowa County, Iowa, the daughter of Raymond Robert & Dorothy (Jordan) Merck. She graduated from Thornburg High School, Drake University, Iowa State Teacher's College (UNI) and Wheaten College. In her early years she taught school at Searsboro, North English and Newton. On June 25, 1954, Marlys was united in...

Apr 17, 2020

HAYESVILLE-Michael Dean Wells, age 65, of Hayesville, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2020, surrounded by his family. Mike was born on August 5, 1954, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Beverly Jean Langstraat and Ross Leon Wells. He grew up on a farm on the Des Moines River near Selma, Iowa and later moved to Eldon, Iowa. He graduated...

Apr 16, 2020

Lowell Eugene “Bud” Dreier, Jr., age 68, of Amana, passed away in his home, Thursday, April 16, 2020. There are no services planned at this time. Interment was in the Main Amana Cemetery. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is assisting the family with arrangements. A memorial fund has been established.

Bud is survived by his children Chris (Kimberly)...

Apr 15, 2020

Williamsburg-Rita L. (Meyer) McDonald, passed away at her home south of Parnell, Wednesday, April 15, 2020, her husband Bill at her side she was 69. Rita was born at Miller Hospital in Williamsburg, September 16, 1950, to parents Harvey and Netha (Noyes) Meyer. Growing up on the farm, she enjoyed the challenge of walking barefoot on the clothesline wires and...

Apr 15, 2020

WELLMAN - Edward A. Vactha was born September 20, 1934 in New Hampton, Iowa, the son of George and Agnes (Schneberger) Vachta. He graduated from Rudofino Catholic High School in Protivin, Iowa, in 1953. Ed served in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean War. On September 12, 1965 Ed was united in marriage to Ethel Ford in Kirksville,...

Apr 14, 2020

North English- Deborah Ann Downing was born December 20, 1955 in Dover, New Hampshire, the daughter of Harold Joseph & Frances Whittier (King) Downing. She graduated from Dover High School in Dover, New Hampshire and went on to receive her certificate for Certified Nurses Aid. Deborah was a devout catholic and took the time to study the bible and practice...

Apr 14, 2020

Williamsburg- Ruth Jeanette Mayberry was born October 12, 1920, in Wyoming Township in Jones County Iowa. The daughter of Lee Miles and Aletha Louisa (Trimble) Allen. Ruth grew up in Jones county. She was united in marriage on February 8, 1941 to Dale R Mayberry at the Monmouth Methodist Church. They lived in Albany, New York, while her husband served...

Apr 13, 2020

Peggy Moomey, age 66 of Williamsburg, passed away from cancer on Monday April 13, 2020 at her home under the care of Essence of Life Hospice. There will be no services as this time. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family with arrangements.

She is survived by her significant other, Jeff Garringer of Williamsburg, four children,...

Apr 13, 2020

Gwendolyn Meyer-Collingwood, age 85, of Belle Plaine, passed away Monday April 13, 2020 at Belle Plaine Nursing and Rehab Center. Per Gwen’s wishes there will be no services. Cards and memorials may be sent to Stephanie Kinney 4295 Black Hawk Avenue SW Oxford, Iowa 52322. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family with arrangements.

Gwen is...