OBITUARIES

Sep 2, 2020

SIGOURNEY-Ron Kerr, age 73, of Sigourney, died Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at his home. Ron was born March 29, 1947, in Ottumwa, to Emery and Nadine (Beasley) Kerr and graduated from Sigourney High School in 1965. He started college in Kirksville, Missouri but stopped his studies and served his country for four years in the United States Air Force. Stateside...

Aug 31, 2020

MOUNT PLEASANT- Gary Gene Brake, 61, died Monday August 31, 2020, at Arbor Court Nursing Home in Mount Pleasant, after complications of his illness Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Mr. Brake was born December 21, 1958, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Raymond M. and Norma L. (Dean) Brake. Mr. Brake was a 1978 graduate of Mount Pleasant High School. He...

Aug 30, 2020

Edna Miller was born August 30, 1919, in Sumner County, Kansas. The daughter of Harvey C. and Mary (Fry) Miller. She grew up in Kansas and moved to Kalona with her family at age 11, and has lived in the Kalona area ever since. On November 27, 1941 Edna was united in marriage to Mahlon E. Miller in Kalona. Edna...

Aug 29, 2020

Williamsburg-Patricia Ann Martens was born August 4, 1931 near Oxford, Iowa. The daughter of Willie and Tillie (Feyerbend) Schropp. She attended school in Oxford and graduated from Parnell High School. Pat was united in marriage to Robert E. Martens on September 11, 1951 in Marengo. She was a homemaker raising their children and worked at the Marengo Hospital and later...

Aug 29, 2020

KEOTA-Maxine Carris, age 88, of Keota, died Saturday, August 29, 2020, at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington. Maxine was born March 27, 1932, in Washington, to Ezra and Blanche (Houston) Christner and graduated from Ollie High School in 1951. On August 15, 1964, she married Robert Carris in Sigourney. Following marriage the couple lived in Keota. Maxine worked in...

Aug 28, 2020

Williamsburg-Kenneth Dean Garringer was born July 27, 1948, in Williamsburg, the son of James and Anne (Welsh) Garringer. He graduated from Williamsburg High School and attended Upper Iowa University. Kenny lived in Shreveport. Louisiana for a number of years before returning to Williamsburg in 1987. He had worked for Kinze Manufacturing for 25 years before retiring. Kenny enjoyed traveling, spending...

Aug 27, 2020

Donald Lee Enochson, age 75, of Marengo, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Unity Point St. Lukes, Cedar Rapids. A Celebration of Life will be held from 3 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at Fireside Winery, rural Williamsburg. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is assisting the family with arrangements.

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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

MOUNT PLEASANT- Michael Edward Lee Jr., age 77 of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, died Sunday August 23, 2020, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. Michael was born May 30, 1943, in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Michael Edward Lee Sr and Phyllis Carter. He graduated from Burlington High School in 1962. On February 8, 1964, he married...

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

MOUNT PLEASANT - Dorothy Welcher, 79, of Mount Pleasant died Saturday, August 22, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family and friends. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Mount Pleasant. Rev. Paul Connolly will officiate. Burial will be at a later date in the St....

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 22, 2020

MOUNT PLEASANT- Mary Lou Braun Smith, age 84 of Mt. Pleasant died Saturday, August 22, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Mary was born October 3, 1935, in Burlington, Iowa. Mary was the daughter of Joseph and Agnes (Moehn) Braun. She graduated from Burlington High School and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from St. Ambrose...

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 20, 2020

Dennis Charles Nellor, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020, at his home. According to his wishes, Dennis has been cremated. A private family service will be held, Saturday August 29, 2020 at 11:00 a.m., with a Facebook Live stream available. The video can be found on the Powell Funeral Homes Facebook page, as well as www.powellfuneralhomes.com. Visitation...

Aug 20, 2020

Marlin Larry Putney, 81, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020, at the University of Iowa Hospital, in Iowa City, IA. According to his wishes, Larry has been cremated. There will be no services. A memorial fund has been established for Midwest Old Threshers. The Olson Powell Memorial Chapel is caring for Larry and his family. Messages...