OBITUARIES

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...

Feb 10, 2020

Kenneth Edward Dawson, 87, died February 10, 2020, at the English Valley Care Center in North English with his family by his side. Ken was born December 23, 1932, near Keswick, the son of John P. and Mary Helen Agnew Dawson. He lived in rural Keswick, rural North English, and rural Parnell growing up. He married Marlene Shannahan, the love...

Feb 7, 2020

Williamsburg-Fern Joann Wetjen was born May 26, 1938 near Homestead, Iowa, the daughter of Arthur and Elsie (Kleinmeyer) Huedepohl. She attended St. John Lutheran School near Homestead, Marengo School and graduated from Williamsburg High School. Fern was united in marriage to Adrian Wetjen on September 6, 1957 at St. John Lutheran Church near Homestead. Fern worked for Amana Refrigeration as...

Feb 6, 2020

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn with Fr. Corey Close officiating. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 P.M. on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Brooklyn. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the...

Feb 5, 2020

Marengo-Jeffrey Allen McBride was born July 20, 1960 in Moline, Illinois, the son of Rolland and Betty (Spence) McBride Jeff was united in marriage to Regina Ann Peterson. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and being outdoors. Jeff passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at his home at the age of 59 years. He is survived by three...

Feb 3, 2020

Leroy Rene Bral, age 91, of Marengo, passed away Monday, February 3, 2020 at Compass Memorial Hospital, Marengo. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, February 7, 2020, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Marengo, with Father David Wilkening officiating. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery, Marengo, at 9:30 a.m., Sunday, February 9, 2020....

Feb 3, 2020

Williamsburg-Gene Allen Collingwood was born January 16, 1947, in Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of Harold and Erna (Walter) Collingwood. He graduated from Marengo High School 1966. Gene was united in marriage to Jean Gerard on July 17, 1966, at the First Presbyterian Church in Williamsburg. He farmed and worked as an industrial insulator. He retired at the age of 58,...

Feb 1, 2020

The Celebration of Life, postponed due to the pandemic, for Scott Lee Hinz will be held Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Park Lodge, Terry Trueblood Recreation Area, 570 McCollister Blvd., Iowa City, Iowa, from 1p.m. - 3p.m. (brief remarks begin at 1:30). The family respectfully requests that guests be vaccinated against COVID-19. Also, please no flowers or plants. Memorials may...