OBITUARIES

Jun 6, 2020

Arlene Winegarden died June 6, 2020 at Garnett Place Assisted Living Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa at 103 years of age. She was born on April 1, 1917 to Earl and Ethyl Bair on the family farm near Webster, Iowa. She attended school in Webster and graduated from Webster Consolidated High School, Keokuk County, in 1934. After graduating, she followed...

Jun 4, 2020

Vionne C. Longstreth Young, 89, died peacefully on Thursday, June 4 at The University of Iowa Hospital Palliative Care Center. Vionne was born in Elma, Iowa to Dr. E. O. Longstreth and Emma Lammers Longstreth. She graduated from Elma High School and went on to earn a Bachelor's of Arts Degree in music at the University of Iowa. Vionne loved...

Jun 4, 2020

FRYTOWN - Shirley Ellen Martin Stutzman was born July 21, 1936, near Parnell, Iowa, the daughter of Walter and Ruth (Hertzler) Martin. She attended Iowa Mennonite School and Iowa City City High School. On April 17, 1954 Shirley was united in marriage to Stanley Stutzman at Danforth Chapel in Iowa City. They have made their home in the Frytown community....

Jun 1, 2020

Williamsburg- Clifford Leroy Smothers, son of Emmett and Laura Cox Smothers, was born on May 27, 1923 near Kinross, Iowa. Clifford's family later moved to rural North English, where he attended North English High School. Clifford served in the United States Army, 1884th Engineer Aviation Battelion from 1943 to 1946. He served overseas in Peleliu, Guam, and was in Okinawa...

May 31, 2020

South English- Jeffrey Brower was born July 14, 1960 in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Arlan E and Evelyn Louise (Butler) Brower. He graduated from English Valleys High School. He worked many years for Modern Co-op Telephone Co., in South English. Jeff married Michele Fuller, to this union, they were blessed with 3 children. They later divorced. Jeff was...

May 30, 2020

KALONA - Judith Ann Schweitzer was born February 25, 1943, in South Bend, Indiana, the daughter of Stanley and Severine (Sobolewski) Kitkowski. She graduated from Washington High School in South Bend in 1960, and attended Indiana University. On December 30, 1961, Judith was united in marriage to Larry Schweitzer in South Bend. They lived in Iowa City for 10 years,...

May 30, 2020

Harold F. Moessner, age 92, of Amana, peacefully passed into heaven on a most beautiful spring day, Saturday, May 30, 2020, at Colonial Manor of Amana. A graveside service, practicing social distancing, will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, June 13, 2020, at the South Amana Cemetery, South Amana, with Pastor Heather Hayes officiating. The family will receive...

May 29, 2020

In the month of May, the angels came down, held Pauline’s hand, and helped the shepherd lead the way to the flock.

A Graveside Service for Pauline V. Taylor, age 82 of Coralville, will be held 10:00 A.M. Friday, May 29, 2020 at the Marengo Cemetery with Elder Jacob Elias officiating. Memorials may be made to the...

May 29, 2020

OLLIE-Ted (Thaddeus J.) Lobello passed away Friday, May 30, peacefully at home, in the company of his sons Nick, Tony, and Vince, as well as several dear friends. Ted lived a rich and full life that centered on his two great passions; singing, and the lifestyle of farming in rural southeast Iowa.Born in the City of Chicago in the spring...

May 28, 2020

Linda Lou Moyle, 76, of Hopkins, MN, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, IA, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Augustana Chapel View. In accordance with Covid-19 regulations, guidelines for appropriate social distancing and the wearing of face masks will be followed. Visitation will begin after noon on Monday, June 1, 2020, at Olson~Powell Memorial...

May 27, 2020

Richard Henry Jensen passed away May 27, 2020 at home in Williamsburg, IA. Dick was born March 25, 1937 to Leo J. and Edna L. (Bertram) Jensen in Davenport, IA. He attended the University of Iowa where he met Caryl J. Newcomb, wooed her by saying he was named for two kings, and they married September 16, 1961 in Williamsburg,...

May 26, 2020

KEOTA-James A. "JAG" Gingerich, age 66, of Keota, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Jim was born January 4, 1954, in Iowa City to Ned and Rose (Reiland) Gingerich and graduated from Keota High School in 1972. On June 9, 1973, he married Peggy Mitchell and they were later divorced. Jim worked at Briskey Cabinetry...

May 22, 2020

OTTUMWA-Peggy Colleen Clarahan, age 74, of Ottumwa, died Friday, May 22, 2020, at Ridgewood Specialty Care in Ottumwa. Peggy was born May 3, 1946, in Harper, to John and Ellene (Huber) Clarahan. She grew up in Harper, graduated from Sigourney High School, obtained her RN at Coe College in Cedar Rapids and her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Buena Vista...

May 20, 2020

Williamsburg-Gordon E. Heitshusen was born April 30, 1929 near South Amana, Iowa. He was the son of Edwin and Mildred (Koester) Heitshusen. He was baptized on May 26, 1929 and confirmed on June 13, 1943 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Gordon attended Immanuel Parochial School and graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1948. Gordon was united in marriage to Cleo L....

May 17, 2020

Our dear husband, father, Opa and Great-Opa, has completed his final Model A journey here on earth, and has safely arrived in his heavenly home. A public graveside service, practicing social distancing, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 22, 2020, at the Main Amana Cemetery, Main Amana, with Elder Tony Berger officiating. In lieu of...

May 16, 2020

Williamsburg-Robert Cormack Nichol was born September 6, 1929 in Elgin, Illinois the son of Alexander John (Jock) and Isabella (Cormack) Nichol. He studied at Illinois State University (1950) and Hamline University in St. Paul, MN (1951). Robert attended flight school in 1952 and served in the United States Airforce (First LT) from 1953-1956. He was united in marriage to Donna...

May 16, 2020

Wilma M. Harmon, 88, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020, at Sunrise Terrace Care Center in Winfield, IA. A private graveside service will be held at Forest Home Cemetery with Pastor Jeff McPheron officiating.A celebration of Wilmas life will be held at a later date. Gifts of love and friendship have been designated to Des Moines...

May 15, 2020

Larry W. VonAhsen, age 70, formerly of Williamsburg and Cedar Rapids, died Friday, May 15, 2020 in Amana, Iowa. Per his wishes, his body was donated to science. There will be no services at this time. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family.

He is survived by his wife Nancy; his sons Rodney and Bradley; and...

May 15, 2020

Margaret Mary Malloy age 86 of Williamsburg passed away Friday, May 15, 2020 at her home. A private family graveside service will be held at St. Michael Cemetery in Holbrook with Father David F. Wilkening officiating. A public Memorial Mass will be held at a later date. Memorials may be contributed to St. Michael Cemetery, Holbrook or REA Conroy...

May 14, 2020

KALONA - Edith Pauline (Ropp) Helmuth was born August 6, 1928, in Kalona, Iowa, the daughter of Lewis and Magdalena (Hershberger) Ropp. She attended Pleasant Hill rural school. On December 21, 1952, she was united in marriage to Paul Jay Helmuth. Edith served two years with her husband in 1W Service in Des Moines. The couple returned to Kalona and...