OBITUARIES

Oct 28, 2019

Williamsburg-Norman Herman Glandorf, was born July 7, 1928 at home on the family farm near Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of Ernst and Emma (Doehrmann) Glandorf. He was baptized on July 29, 1928 and confirmed on May 24, 1942 all at Immanuel Lutheran Church. He attended school at Immanuel Lutheran School and graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1947. On September...

Oct 28, 2019

Kalona- William "Bill" Dale Cortum was born December 21, 1952, in Washington County, the son of Raymond and Oriet (Tesdahl) Cortum. He graduated from Mid-Prairie High School in 1971 and started farming, he also worked at Walmart and the meat locker in Kalona. He was united in marriage to Colette Yoder on August 12, 1984 and they later divorced. Bill...

Oct 27, 2019

Williamsburg- Linda Lucille Garringer was born January 18, 1948 in Williamsburg, Iowa, the daughter of William and Mildred (Iburg) Hulseberg. She graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1966. She earned a degree in Cosmetology from the Paris Academy in Cedar Rapids. Linda was united in marriage to Ralph Garringer on November 6, 1971 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Williamsburg....

Oct 26, 2019

Tracy Young, age 53, of Marengo passed away on October 26, 2019. His family will be receiving friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30 , 2019, at Kloster Funeral Home in Marengo. In lieu of flowers, donations may be contributed to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Tracy is survived by his father, Robert Young; children,...

Oct 24, 2019

Williamsburg-Betty Lou Griffith Blythe was born in rural Louisa County on March 14, 1939 to Margaret Griffith. Betty attended Crawfordsville schools and graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1956. She received her beautician training from Burlington Beauty Academy in Burlington in 1957. She was employed by a beauty salon in Iowa City from 1957 to May 1959. She owned and...

Oct 24, 2019

Larry Dean Pendarvis, age 72, of Brooklyn formerly of Des Moines, passed away Thursday October 24, 2019 at Brooklyn Community Estate. Memorial service: 10:00 a.m. Saturday November 2, 2019 at First Presbyterian Church, Brooklyn with Rev. Ben Nti and Pastor Dorothy Banzhaf officiating. Inurnment with military honors by Brooklyn American Legion Post 294 and Des Moines Police Honor Guard...

Oct 23, 2019

Hills- Gregory Lee Hansen was born February 8th 1963 in Estherville, Iowa to Gary and Laurie Hansen, who preceded him from this world. He leaves two daughters, Kelsey and Shelby, whom he loved the way a good father does, a brother, Brad (Wendy), sister Kathy (Ken) Alessi, his aunt Marilyn "Gam" McKean Boyle, nieces and nephews, and his partner in...

Oct 21, 2019

DELTA-Kevin Fox, age 52, of Delta, died Monday, October 21, 2019, at his home. Kevin was born September 2, 1967, in Oskaloosa, to Vern and Thelma (Tish) Fox Slechta and received his education in Oskaloosa and Sigourney Schools. On August 3, 1996, he married Stacey Kensler at the Kensler farm. Kevin drove semi for several companies, most recently DeLong Construction...

Oct 20, 2019

WELLMAN - Douglas Patrick Stein was born October 16, 1952 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the son of Curtis and Betty (Huseby) Stein. He graduated from Gilmore City High School in 1971. On June 7, 1980 Doug was united in marriage to Vicki Seitsinger at the Kinross Christian Church in Kinross. Doug enjoyed farming, starting at an early age helping his...

Oct 20, 2019

Williamsburg- Alice Gesena Sophia Huedepohl was born May 3, 1923 near South Amana, Iowa, the daughter of Henry Edward and Adella Katherine (Von Ahsen) Heitshusen. On June 15, 1947 Alice was united in marriage to Ralph Huedepohl at Immanuel Lutheran Church, near Williamsburg. She lived in the Williamsburg community throughout her lifetime. Alice was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church...

Oct 19, 2019

Arlene E. Cronbaugh was born January 2, 1928 in Ponca Nebraska, the daughter of Frederick and Edith Knoell Eiben. She graduated from Omaha High School, later uniting in marriage to Merle H. Cronbaugh on September 3, 1947 in Viola Center, Iowa. Arlene enjoyed crocheting, quilting, and sewing. She also spent her time reading, putting together puzzles and playing dominos....

Oct 17, 2019

WASHINGTON - Jennifer Lynn Young was born April 29, 1970 in Ottumwa, Iowa, the daughter of Larry and Shelby (Wasson) Young. She graduated from Auburn High School in Rockford, IL. Jennifer lived in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, Rockford, Illinois, Des Moines, Wellman, and Washington. She worked as a clerk at Freeman Foods. Jennifer passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019 at the...

Oct 16, 2019

Parnell-Mary Colleen "Granny" Schropp was born February 13, 1931 near Holbrook, Iowa. The daughter of Lawrence Earl and Margaret Teresa (Raher) Duffy. She graduated from Parnell High School in 1949. Granny was united in marriage to Lloyd Leo Schropp on June 7, 1952 at the St. Joseph Catholic Rectory in Parnell. They farmed together for a number of years before...

Oct 14, 2019

Susan Marie Schafbuch, age 62, of Marengo, passed away October 14, 2019 in her home. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 18, 2019, at St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Williamsburg, with Pastor Louie Gallo officiating. Burial will be in Genoa Bluff Cemetery, Ladora. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, October 17, 2019 at...

Oct 13, 2019

North English- James Junior (Jimmy) Phillips was born December 1, 1930 near Fremont, Iowa, the son of James and Bonnie (Lisk) Phillips. He grew up in rural Keokuk and Mahaska counties and attended Craig rural school. Jimmy was united in marriage to Marjorie Hester Van Halm on July 1, 1960 in Eddyville. They lived in Delta for two years and...

Oct 13, 2019

Williamsburg-Darlene Fern Read was born March 21, 1936 in Hilton Township, Iowa County, Iowa. The daughter of August Herman and Erna Anna (Sandersfeld) Maas. She was baptized on April 19, 1936 and confirmed May 28, 1950 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. She received her Christian education at Immanuel Lutheran School and graduated from Williamsburg High School n 1954. Darlene was united...

Oct 9, 2019

Williamsburg-Raymond Christian Folkmann was born March 16, 1924 near South Amana, Iowa, the son of Christian and Sophie (Baack) Folkmann. Ray served in the United States Navy from 1945-1946. Ray was united in marriage to Elfrieda Louise Ficken on May 4, 1947 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Williamsburg. He farmed near South Amana until moving to Williamsburg in November...

Oct 2, 2019

Melva J. Swartzendruber, a long-time resident of Jacksonville Beach, Florida, passed away on Wednesday the 2nd of October, 2019 at the Anne and Donald McGraw Center for Caring. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Hazel (Maxey) Vrchoticky and four siblings: Marilyn Nost, Darlene Donovan, Robert Vrchoticky, and Allen Vrchoticky. Melva was born April 26, 1940 in...

Oct 2, 2019

Thelma Marie Dietrich, age 94, of Williamsburg, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Mercy Hospital Hospice, Iowa City. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 7, 2019 at Trinity United Church of Christ, rural Marengo, with Pastor Tim Miller officiating. Burial will be in the Zion Cemetery, rural Ladora. Visitation will be 4 to 7...

Oct 1, 2019

Obituary for William 'Bill' D. Siarny Jr. William "Bill" Donald Siarny, Jr., 74, a kind-hearted man of integrity and intelligence, died peacefully on the morning of October 1, 2019 in the comfort of his Charlotte home. Bill was born April 11, 1945 in Chicago, the son of William D. and Ann Eve (Walczyk) Siarny. He attended DePaul University, earning a...