OBITUARIES

Apr 16, 2020

Lowell Eugene “Bud” Dreier, Jr., age 68, of Amana, passed away in his home, Thursday, April 16, 2020. There are no services planned at this time. Interment was in the Main Amana Cemetery. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is assisting the family with arrangements. A memorial fund has been established.

Bud is survived by his children Chris (Kimberly)...

Apr 15, 2020

Treeanon D. Treats Davis, 72, of Hillsboro, IA, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at her home. A private graveside funeral service and interment will be held at Hillsboro Cemetery with Chaplain Gordon Hawkins officiating. The family will host a celebration of Treats on the home farm at a later date. In lieu of flowers, gifts of love and friendship...

Apr 15, 2020

Williamsburg-Rita L. (Meyer) McDonald, passed away at her home south of Parnell, Wednesday, April 15, 2020, her husband Bill at her side she was 69. Rita was born at Miller Hospital in Williamsburg, September 16, 1950, to parents Harvey and Netha (Noyes) Meyer. Growing up on the farm, she enjoyed the challenge of walking barefoot on the clothesline wires and...

Apr 15, 2020

WELLMAN - Edward A. Vactha was born September 20, 1934 in New Hampton, Iowa, the son of George and Agnes (Schneberger) Vachta. He graduated from Rudofino Catholic High School in Protivin, Iowa, in 1953. Ed served in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean War. On September 12, 1965 Ed was united in marriage to Ethel Ford in Kirksville,...

Apr 14, 2020

North English- Deborah Ann Downing was born December 20, 1955 in Dover, New Hampshire, the daughter of Harold Joseph & Frances Whittier (King) Downing. She graduated from Dover High School in Dover, New Hampshire and went on to receive her certificate for Certified Nurses Aid. Deborah was a devout catholic and took the time to study the bible and practice...

Apr 14, 2020

Williamsburg- Ruth Jeanette Mayberry was born October 12, 1920, in Wyoming Township in Jones County Iowa. The daughter of Lee Miles and Aletha Louisa (Trimble) Allen. Ruth grew up in Jones county. She was united in marriage on February 8, 1941 to Dale R Mayberry at the Monmouth Methodist Church. They lived in Albany, New York, while her husband served...

Apr 13, 2020

Peggy Moomey, age 66 of Williamsburg, passed away from cancer on Monday April 13, 2020 at her home under the care of Essence of Life Hospice. There will be no services as this time. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family with arrangements.

She is survived by her significant other, Jeff Garringer of Williamsburg, four children,...

Apr 13, 2020

Ana L. Seijo, 62, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020, at Grinnell Health Care Center, in Grinnell, IA. Private family funeral service and interment will be held. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers gifts of love and friendship may be given to Anas daughter, Carmen Alejandro, to be used according...

Apr 13, 2020

Gwendolyn Meyer-Collingwood, age 85, of Belle Plaine, passed away Monday April 13, 2020 at Belle Plaine Nursing and Rehab Center. Per Gwen’s wishes there will be no services. Cards and memorials may be sent to Stephanie Kinney 4295 Black Hawk Avenue SW Oxford, Iowa 52322. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family with arrangements.

Gwen is...

Apr 12, 2020

Williamsburg-Alice Jane Stahl Prince was born April 19, 1931 southeast of Williamsburg, Iowa the daughter of Elias "Casey" and Sadie (Evans) Jones. She graduated from Williamsburg High School in1949 and Mercy School of Nursing in Cedar Rapids in 1952. Alice was united in marriage to Lorren D. Stahl on June 27, 1954 at her parents home. To this union they...

Apr 11, 2020

URBANDALE-Lisa Ann Heisdorffer Cutchens of Urbandale, Iowa, passed away on April 11, 2020 at the age of 46, following a year-long battle with cancer. Lisa was born on January 18th, 1974, in Sigourney, Iowa, to John and Deanna Heisdorffer of Keota, Iowa. She was raised on the family farm where she learned the value of a strong work ethic and...

Apr 10, 2020

Pauline J. Cota, 85, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Friday, April 10, 2020, at Henry County Health Center. A private service will be held. Following the service cremation will be accorded. Inurnment will be in Arizona at a later date. A Celebration of Life Gathering for family and friends will be held at a later date. Gifts of love...

Apr 10, 2020

Richard “Dick” Osborne, age 86 of Brooklyn, passed away Friday, April 10, 2020 at his home. Private family Graveside Services will be held at Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery, Brooklyn, Iowa with Rev. Joyce Proctor officiating. The family will hold a Memorial Service open to the public at a later date, where Military Honors and Masonic Rites will be conducted. Memorials...

Apr 7, 2020

Dale F. Baack, age 87, of Homestead, Iowa, is now enjoying his richest blessings in the arms of his heavenly Father after leaving this earthly life on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. A celebration of Dale’s life will be held at a later date. Burial will be at St. John’s Lutheran Church, rural Homestead, Iowa. Memorial contributions may be made...

Apr 7, 2020

WEST DES MOINES - George H. "Hank" Mayer, 77, of West Des Moines passed away April 7, 2020. He was born in Keota, Iowa, on February 18, 1943, to George W. and Eula (Moore) Mayer. He graduated from Keota High School in 1961 and attended the University of Iowa. Hank joined the Iowa Department of Public Safety in the mid-1960's...

Apr 4, 2020

Phyllis Arlene Hall was born June 10, 1926 to J Howard and Esther Lois (Bauer) Johnston, on a farm west of North English. She graduated from North English High School in 1943. She was one of six, to take the last Normal Training class offered at North English High School, allowing teaching in rural schools, which she did one year...

Apr 4, 2020

South Amana-Howard Wayne Huedepohl was born November 6, 1941, at Miller Hospital in Williamsburg, Iowa. He was the youngest son of Lothar and Frieda (Newkirk) Huedepohl. He attended Immanuel Lutheran School, graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1959 and Iowa State University in December 1964. He was united in marriage to Linda Lou Wilcox on August 29, 1964, at St....

Mar 31, 2020

Ruth (Mrs. Donald) White, 98, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2020, at the Regents Nursing Home in Winter Park, FL. She moved to Florida in 2010 to be close to her daughter, Shirley (White) Bilotta. Her body will be cremated, and a memorial service will be held later in Mt. Pleasant. In lieu of flowers,...

Mar 28, 2020

Marengo:

Marjean M. Moore , age 80 of Marengo, passed away Saturday March 28, 2020 at Compass Memorial Hospital. Graveside Memorial Service: 10:00 A.M. Saturday, October 3, 2020, Marengo Cemetery, Marengo, Iowa with Pastor Anni Thorn officiating. Memorials may be contributed to First Presbyterian Church, Marengo. The family requests that masks be worn and social...

Mar 26, 2020

Troy A. Detweiler, age 48 of Ladora, died Thursday March 26, 2020 at his home. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 P.M. Friday, July 10, 2020 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A Graveside Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 11, 2020, at St. Joseph Cemetery, Iowa City with Rev. Lisa Crow officiating....