OBITUARIES

May 14, 2020

SIGOURNEY-Shirley Lynn Stonebraker, age 66, of Sigourney, died Thursday, May 14, 2020, at MercyOne Hospice Care in Johnston. Shirley was born January 31, 1954, at St. Joseph Hospital in Ottumwa, to Harry and Norma (Danels) Stonebraker. She attended grade school in Hayesville and graduated from Sigourney High School in 1972. Shirley worked as a secretary at Vision Ag from 1987...

May 14, 2020

KEOTA-Brian Patrick Cave, age 39, of Keota, died Thursday, May 14, 2020, near Libertyville, Iowa. Brian was born February 25, 1981, in Iowa City to Kevin and Luann (Sheets) Cave and graduated from Keota High School in 1999. A lifelong resident of the Keota community, Brian worked for Vision Ag, Leo Sieren, the West Chester Elevator and Hammes Masonry. He...

May 14, 2020

Williamsburg- Karen Sue White was born December 23, 1953 in Bloomfield, Iowa, the daughter of Edgar Burton & Helen Maxine (Cortum) Hamberg. While growing up she lived in various parts of Iowa, before moving to Iowa County. She graduated from Williamsburg High School. Karen was united in marriage to Clarence "Butch" Richard White Jr., on August 22, 1987 at Trinity...

May 14, 2020

Ted David Stoner, 69, of rural Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Thursday, May 14, 2020, at his home. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 11, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. Friends may visit with the family prior to going to Forest Home Cemetery for inurnment and full military honors by the Henry County HonorGuard. Memorials have...

May 14, 2020

Bernadette E. Cline, age 92, of Brooklyn, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Brooklyn Community Estate. Private family graveside services will be held at Calvary Cemetery, in Brooklyn with Father Corey Close officiating. A memorial mass will be held at a later date. Memorials may be contributed to the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church improvement fund. Kloster Funeral Home,...

May 13, 2020

Parnell- Leo "Jack" Johnson was born January 18, 1930 in Brighton, Iowa. The son of William and Viola (Waggoner) Johnson. He attended Parnell School until enlisting in the Navy. He served in the United States Navy from 1949 to 1969 retiring as a AMCS. Jack was united in marriage to Mary Sullivan on September 6, 1951 in Parnell. To this...

May 12, 2020

NORTH ENGLISH-Dorothy Sampson, age 96, of North English, died Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at the English Valley Care Center in North English. Dorothy was born March 10, 1924, near South English, Iowa, to Ira and Lela (Lockridge) Harris and graduated from Webster High School in 1942. On December 15, 1945, she married Max Sampson in Keswick. The couple lived and...

May 12, 2020

Williamsburg-Charles Keith Stithem was born November 7, 1930 in Hotchkiss, Colorado. The son on John and Daisy (Corsaut) Stithem. Charles enlisted in the United States Navy which he served for 36 years until his retirement. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Higbee in 1953. They were blessed with five children. They later divorced. Charles later married Marlys Kay Tschopp...

May 12, 2020

KALONA - Elwood Gene Miller was born January 19, 1934 in Wellman, Iowa, the son of Enos and Erma (Doolin) Miller. He graduated from Iowa Mennonite School in 1954. On October 17, 1954, Gene was united in marriage to Edna Hochstetler at the East Union Mennonite Church. He did Civilian Public Service (1W) for 2 years at the Iowa Methodist...

May 11, 2020

WELLMAN - Dan R. Shirkey was born August 3, 1957, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the son of Dale and Marolyn (Conrad) Shirkey. He graduated from Keota High School, Lincoln Technical Institute, and received a degree in Computer Science from the University of Iowa. On October 4, 1975 Dan was united in marriage to Donna Greenfield in Fairfield. Dan farmed and worked...

May 11, 2020

KALONA - Kenneth Ray Schipper was born September 1, 1946 in Aplington, Iowa, the son of John and Jennie (Harms) Schipper. He graduated from Aplington High School. On August 24, 1975, Kenneth was united in marriage to Aline Lewis in Aplington. They lived and farmed in the Aplington community for many years, retiring in 1999 and moved to Kalona. He...

May 10, 2020

KALONA - Marvel Jean Hochstetler was born September 28, 1930, in rural Wellman, Iowa, the daughter of John and Katie (Gingerich) Kinsinger. She attended Kalona High School. On November 20, 1949, Marvel was united in marriage to Donald Hochstelter at the Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church. They raised their family and farmed in rural Wellman. Upon retiring they moved to...

May 9, 2020

Nancy Lou Wright, age 79, formerly of Belle Plaine, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Rose Haven Nursing Home in Marengo. Private graveside services and burial will be Monday, May 11, 2020 at the Koszta Cemetery, rural Marengo. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Compass Memorial Healthcare or Rose Haven Nursing Home, both of Marengo,...

May 8, 2020

Ann M. Roggentien (Shramek) of Williamsburg, formerly of Marengo, peacefully passed away at home on Friday May 8, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Frances Shramek, her husband Robert “Bob” Roggentien and her son, Mikel Robert Roggentien.

She is survived by her daughter Suzette Roggentien of Kansas City, MO; her sister Betty...

May 8, 2020

Shirley Ann Bair, age 84, of Brooklyn, passed away Friday, May 8, 2020, at Brooklyn Community Estate, Brooklyn. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 14, 2020, at Calvary Cemetery Brooklyn. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be contributed in Shirley’s name to Essence of Life Hospice or Brooklyn Estate Activities. Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn,...

May 8, 2020

Williamsburg- Barbara Gail Maas of Des Moines and formerly of Williamsburg passed away Friday, May 8, 2020 at her home at the age of 75. Barb was born October 9, 1944 in Algona, IA to Garel and Bernice Leek. She graduated from Corwith-Wesley High School in 1962 and received a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from the State College...

May 7, 2020

Margy E. Seifert, age 90, of Homestead, passed away Thursday May 7, 2020 at Wesley Acres in Des Moines. A private graveside service will be held Monday May 11, 2020 at Homestead Cemetery, Homestead with Pastor Lisa Crow officiating. Memorials may be contributed to the Safe Haven of Iowa County. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family with...

May 6, 2020

Irene Elizabeth Schindler, age 90, of Marengo, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at the Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, May 9, 2020 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo, with Pastor Andrew Gray officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery, Marengo. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral...

May 5, 2020

Stanley N. Hauser, a retired seed corn company executive, a devoted husband and father, and longtime resident of Marengo, died May 5, 2020, at Rose Haven Nursing Home. He was 87 years old. His death was peaceful.

Military Honors will be held at 12:00 P.M. Saturday, November 6, 2021 at the Veterans Memorial Rock, at Gateway Park,...

May 5, 2020

CORALVILLE - Dora Mae (Plecker) Kleinschmidt VanWinkle was born May 30, 1921, in Wellman, Iowa, the daughter of William and Lottie (Miller) Plecker. She attended school at Brush near Frytown, Sunnyside near Hills, and graduated from Sharon High School in 1940. On October 4, 1940, Dora was united in marriage to Fred Kleinschmidt at the Zion Lutheran Church in Iowa...