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Edna E. Stangland

Edna E. Stangland

Aug 24, 2023

Williamsburg-Edna Esther Stangland moved to heaven on Thursday, August 24, 2023 from Bickford of Marion Assisted Living at the age of 94 years.

Edna was born May 26, 1929, in York Township, Iowa County, Iowa, the daughter of Otto Adolph Dietrich Doehrmann and Anna Louise (Glandorf) Doehrmann. She attended Immanuel Parochial School. Edna was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church June...

Mark McDonough

Mark McDonough

Aug 24, 2023

Mark Thomas McDonough was born on June 11, 1961, in Marengo, Iowa, the first son of Thomas and Patricia (Hawks) McDonough.  He graduated in 1979 from Williamsburg High School.  After attending Ellsworth Community College, Mark began his career working with teens troubled with both mental and behavioral difficulties at the Brainerd State Hospital in Brainerd, MN, and Four Oaks in...

Judith S. Yoder

Judith S. Yoder

Aug 24, 2023

Judith S. (Hochstedler) Yoder the daughter of Sylvan and Ollie Hochstedler. She was born August 16, 1948 in Kalona, IA. She died in her home in rural Kalona on Thursday August 24, 2023 at the age of 75 years 7 days, following a battle with cancer.

In her youth, she accepted Christ as her Saviour and was baptized and remained...

Chantal Jacoby

Chantal Jacoby

Aug 19, 2023

Cedar Rapids- Chantal Lee Jacoby (52), passed away peacefully on 8/19/2023 at St Lukes Hospital following a lengthy illness. Chantal “Chanee” was born on November 6th, 1970, at the Grinnell Hospital to Larry & Shirlee (Darland) Hall and they resided in Brooklyn. Her family moved to Marengo in April of 1972. Chanee grew up in Marengo and attended Iowa Valley...

Franklin Wayne Morris

Franklin Wayne Morris

Aug 18, 2023

 

KEOTA-Franklin Wayne Morris, age 74, of Keota, died Friday, August 18, 2023, the result of an automobile accident.    Frank was born September 15, 1948, in Oskaloosa, to Deane and Maxine Morris and graduated from Keota High School.  He served in the Army National Guard for 38 years and was deployed to Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Storm.  Frank...

Raygena Dixie Klaaren Garringer

Raygena Dixie Klaaren Garringer

Aug 17, 2023

Williamsburg-Raygena Dixie Klaaren Garringer was born May 26, 1953 in Ottumwa, Iowa.  "The Lovely and Vivacious Raygena Garringer," was the daughter of James Lee and Florence Alice (Lowry) Klaaren.  She graduated from Eddyville High School and received her B.A. in Music Education from The University of Northern Iowa.  Raygena was united in marriage to Michael “Chip” Garringer on September 2,...

Tate Riley

Tate Riley

Aug 15, 2023

BRIGHTON- Tate Riley, age 53, of Brighton, died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, August 15, 2023.

Tate was born on February 14, 1970, in Mount Pleasant, the son of Norma Taylor and Gary L. Riley. Tate moved to Lafayette, Colorado, where he attended college and began working. He worked as a carpenter and construction worker. In June of 1991,...

Carrie Gaffey

Carrie Gaffey

Aug 13, 2023

Carolyn “Carrie” Gaffey, of Deerfield, Illinois passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 13, 2023, after a long battle with cancer.   Carrie was born to John and Helen (O’Meara) Gaffey in Marengo, Iowa.  She is one of a few that attended a one-room schoolhouse for her kindergarten year.   After graduating from Washington High School in 1978,...

Bob D Mikelson

Bob D Mikelson

Aug 13, 2023

Williamsburg-Bob D. Mikelson was born October 28, 1937, in Clarion, Iowa, the son of Le Roy and Gladys (Doctor) Mikelson.  He graduated from Perry High School in 1955.  He served in the United States Air Force.

   He worked as a hog buyer for Oscar Mayer and Land-O-Lakes retiring in 2002.  He has lived in Perry, Webster City, Ames and...

Margaret Bermel

Margaret Bermel

Aug 13, 2023

KEOTA-Margaret Ann Bermel, age 83, of Keota, died Sunday, August 13, 2023, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, due to complications from a fall.

    Margaret was born September 23, 1939, in Mason City, Iowa, to Harold and Carlotta (Pitzenberger) Hutchison, Sr.  She graduated from Holy Family High School and received her RN at Mercy...

Dan Morrison

Dan Morrison

Aug 12, 2023

 

SOUTH ENGLISH-Daniel Kevin Morrison, 66,  passed away peacefully on August 12th, at his home outside of South English surrounded by his family after a long fight against Parkinson’s.  The disease robbed his ability to farm in recent years so his family is happy to know that he is now farming the fields of heaven and climbing in and out...

James Lee Davison

James Lee Davison

Aug 11, 2023

 

Kalona- James Lee Davison was born November 17, 1935, in Wayland, Iowa the son of Homer and Addie (Neff) Davison. He was united to his high school sweetheart Patricia Ann Bower on June 7, 1957, in Washington. Jim went on to barber school and then was a barber for many years in Sigourney and Washington before starting Davison Painting...

Joseph William Menary

Joseph William Menary

Aug 10, 2023

 

Williamsburg- Joseph William Menary, age 93, was born August 30, 1929 in Williamsburg, Iowa to William and Helen (Johnson) Menary.   He passed away August 10, 2023 at Highland Ridge Care Center in Williamsburg surrounded by his family.   Joe is survived by his wife of 72 years Eunice of Williamsburg, four children Linda (Rick) Eggleston of Sun City...

Betty Nell Smith

Betty Nell Smith

Aug 9, 2023

Walford- Betty Nell Smith was born November 23, 1933 in Harper, Iowa,  the daughter of Harold and Adella (Fry) Reinert.  She graduated from Webster High School in 1952. On August 8, 1954 Betty was united in marriage to Richard E. Smith at the North English Christian Church, North English. They lived in Webster and in 1997 moved to Walford. Betty...

Kristina Collora Pearson

Kristina Collora Pearson

Aug 7, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT- Kristina Gina Collora Pearson, age 30, of Wellman, passed unexpectedly Monday, August 7, 2023, surrounded by loving family at the University of Iowa Hospital as a result of an automobile accident.

Kristi was born July 29, 1993, in Iowa City IA, the daughter of Sam and Judi (Conrad) Collora, the youngest of 5 siblings who affectionately called her...

Darlene Moffett

Darlene Moffett

Aug 7, 2023

SALEM- Darlene “Dar” Moffett, 76, of Salem, died Monday, August 7, 2023, at her home after a 16-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Dar was born March 31, 1947, in Dubuque, Iowa. She was the daughter of Charles and Adelia (Atkinson) Adams. She graduated from Auburn High School in Rockford, IL, in 1965. On August 27, 1966, Dar was united in...

Iola Batey

Iola Batey

Aug 5, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT- Iola Marie Batey passed away surrounded by love on August 5, 2023.

Iola Marie Batey was born on June 27, 1930, the daughter of Walter and Bertie Fleming in Williams, Iowa.  She was the 8th of 10 children, and her mom died when she was only 6 years old.  It wasn’t until she was a freshman that she...

Dwight S. Winborn

Dwight S. Winborn

Jul 31, 2023

Williamsburg-Dwight Stewart Winborn was born March 21, 1955, in Red Oak, Iowa, the son of Karl and Solveig (Waugen) Winborn. His education includes degrees from Williamsburg High School, a BA in Business Administration from the University of Iowa, and a BS in Nuclear Medicine from Weber State University. Dwight worked as a paramedic, radiologist and a teacher, eventually retiring in...

Doris Wellington

Doris Wellington

Jul 31, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT - Doris Mae Wellington, 80, died Monday, July 31, 2023 at her home in Mount Pleasant.

Doris was born December 19, 1942 in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, the daughter of Carl and Mae (Simkin) Register. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School. In her later years, Doris was fond of traveling. She loved to play cards and was a...

Christie Romoser

Christie Romoser

Jul 29, 2023

 

KEOTA-Christie Lynn Romoser, age 72, of Keota, died Saturday, July 29, 2023, at her home.    Christie was born June 14, 1951, in Rock Island, Illinois, to Walter and Ellen (Lerdall) Tollenaer.  As a child she moved with her family to Arapaho, Nebraska, then to Eustice, Nebraska, where she graduated from High School.  In 1969, Christie married Gary Darnall...

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