OBITUARIES

Mar 5, 2020

Linda Deanne Grimes, age 75, formerly of Agency, Iowa passed away, Thursday, March 5, 2020 at the Compass Memorial Hospital, Marengo, Iowa. Per Linda’s wishes there will be no services. The family suggests memorials to be made to Compass Memorial Healthcare Hospice Room in memory of Linda. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family with final arrangements.

Mar 2, 2020

Tony Howard Francis Sherbon age 61, of Marengo passed away Monday, March 2, 2020 at Compass Memorial Hospital following a courageous 10-year battle with cancer. A memorial service with military honors will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Lay Speaker Kathy Wilhelm officiating. Family will receive friends from 9:00 A.M.,...

Mar 1, 2020

Williamsburg- Jean Frances Carter was born December 20, 1924, in South English, Iowa. The daughter of Oscar and Alma (Brower) Brubaker. She worked for the North English Cremery until Jean was united in marriage to James William Carter on January 11, 1946 in Des Moines. They lived near Parnell and Millersburg areas. They farmed near Parnell and Millersburg areas. Jean...

Mar 1, 2020

Lillian M. Ficken age 81, of Cedar Rapids, passed away at her home on Sunday, March 1, 2020. Visitation: 4 – 7 P.M., Thursday March 5, 2020 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M., Friday March 6, 2020 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids with Rev. David Renfro officiating. Burial: St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Williamsburg. In...

Feb 27, 2020

Carroll Dean Bauer born July 10, 1933 near North English, Iowa County, Iowa, the son of Wendell and Mary Ellen (Bair) Bauer. He graduated from North English High School in 1951. He was united in marriage to Maurita Joan Wilson on September 20, 1953 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. The couple lived in the North English area...

Feb 26, 2020

WELLMAN - Dr. John R. Nye was born December 26, 1932, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of John Samuel and Gertrude Nellie (Lee) Nye. He graduated from Roosevelt High School and got his B.A., M.S., and Ph.D., from Iowa State University in Sociology. John served in the United States Army during the Korean war as a Chaplain Assistant. On...

Feb 26, 2020

J. (John) Edward Yoder, 87, of Goshen, formerly of Kalona and Donnellson, IA, died at 6:40 am on Wednesday, February 26 at his residence. He was born on September 3, 1932 in Kalona, IA, to Edward and Anna (Ropp) Yoder. On October 11, 1953 in Kalona, IA, he married Mildred Brenneman; she died October 22, 2009. On March 26, 2016...

Feb 25, 2020

Mr. Les Butterfield, 82, of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020 in Mountain Home. He was born March 10, 1937 in Mountain Home to Charles and Lois (Tift) Butterfield. He was a truck driver who worked for Wareco, Baxter County Road and Bridge, Magness Oil, and Ponder Drugs throughout his career. He also enjoyed dancing and eating...

Feb 25, 2020

Williamsburg- Esther Rose Schaefer was born June 7, 1921 in rural Iowa County, Iowa, the daughter of Charles Herman and Bertha Anna (Wiese) Teggatz. She attended Immanuel Lutheran School and graduated as Salutatorian of her class at Williamsburg High School in 1939. Esther was united in marriage to Ralph Henry Schaefer on August 20, 1940 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural...

Feb 22, 2020

Memorial Service: 10:30 A.M. Saturday, February 22, 2020, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Jim Davis officiating. Inurnment will be in Koszta Cemetery, rural Marengo. The family will receive friends from 3 to 6 P.M. Friday, February 21, 2020 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Memorials may be contributed to Safe Haven of Iowa County, a local animal rescue.

Feb 19, 2020

Williamsburg-Wilfred "Bill" Furler was born June 26, 1922 near Conroy, Hilton Township, Iowa County, Iowa. The son of Gottfried and Elizabeth (Borlin) Furler. He graduated from Conroy High School in 1940. Bill served in the United States Army during WWII. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Eileen Walter on January 25, 1948 in Williamsburg. The couple lived on a...

Feb 19, 2020

North English- Donald E Burdick was born April 6, 1974, in Waterloo, Iowa. He was the son of Douglas Leroy and Carolyn June (Vachet) Burdick. Don graduated from Cedar Falls High School in 1992. He attended the University of Northern Iowa, graduating in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing. Donald met his wife (Carrie Anne Shinkle) on...

Feb 17, 2020

Tommy Lee Patterson, age 70, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, February 17, 2020 at his home.  Tommy was also known as “Digger” to many of his friends and “Papa Digger” to his grandsons.

A memorial Jam Session to honor Tommy’s memory will be held from 3 to 7 p.m., Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Aces & Eights...

Feb 17, 2020

Brenda E. Crow, age 71 of Marengo, formerly of Solon, lived her last days at Brown Deer Place Independent Living in Coralville. She passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020. Celebration of Life Service: 4:00 P.M. Sunday, March 1, 2020 at First United Methodist Church, Marengo with Pastor Lisa Crow officiating. Inurnment will be at Sharon Hill Cemetery, Kalona...

Feb 16, 2020

Williamsburg-Joseph Andrew Black was born December 7, 1919, rural Iowa County, near Holbrook, Iowa. The second of 8 children to John and Mary (McCarty) Black. He attended country schools in Iowa County and graduated from Williamsburg High School. After High School he farmed with his father near Holbrook. Joseph served with the United States Navy during WWII from 1944-1946. Joseph...

Feb 15, 2020

WELLMAN - Dorothy Darlene Schumann was born January 22, 1938 in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Edward and Niva (Miller) Burkholder. She graduated from Wellman High School in 1956. On June 1, 1956, Dorothy was united in marriage to Paul Schumann at the Wellman Mennonite Church. Dorothy owned and operated Stitch 'N Sew Cottage in Kalona for many years....

Feb 14, 2020

WEBSTER-Mary Lou Wright, age 92, of rural Webster, died Friday, February 14, 2020, at Manor House Care Center in Sigourney. Mary Lou was born May 31, 1927, on a farm southwest of Webster, the daughter of Francis Leo and Minnie (McBride) Wright. She attended school in Webster until the 11th grade when she transferred to Ottumwa Heights Academy in Ottumwa....

Feb 13, 2020

Sylvia Mae Lemley, age 92, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Mercy Hospital, in Iowa City after a short illness. Sylvia was born May 31, 1927 in Keystone, Iowa, the daughter of Walter and Dora Kallsen. She attended rural school and graduated from Kinross High school. She was united in marriage to Wayne Lemley on November 24, 1945 at...

Feb 12, 2020

Kevin D. Waddell, age 61 of Marengo, passed away suddenly Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Compass Memorial Healthcare, Marengo. Memorial Service: 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 29, 2020, First Presbyterian Church, Marengo with Pastor Anni Thorn officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:30 – 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 29, at the church, prior to the service. A memorial...

Feb 12, 2020

Bill McKusker, age 93, of Marengo, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Highland Ridge, Williamsburg. Visitation: 3 – 5 p.m. Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Burial will be at the Marengo Cemetery. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 17, 2020 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Pastor Gary VanHeukelom officiating. In lieu of flowers...