OBITUARIES

Jan 20, 2025

Marengo-Tracy Alan Stake was born June 3, 1964, in Marengo, Iowa, the son of Gary Stake and Carol Blakesley. He graduated from Marion High School and attended University of Iowa. He worked for Williamsburg Manufacturing in Williamsburg. Tracy enjoyed collecting guns and driving his Jeep. He was a member of the Iowa Long Rifle Group, 1750-1840 Living History Re-enactment Group,...

Jan 17, 2025

South English- Jessica Leigh Patch was born June 20, 2001, in Galesburg, Illinois. She was the daughter of Brenden “Todd” and Carin Leigh (Craig) Patch. She graduated from Rockridge High School in Taylor Ridge, Illinois. Jessica was two weeks away from graduating PCI Academy for a degree in esthetics. 

Jessica and the love of her life, Clayton, were expecting their daughter...

Jan 16, 2025

Williamsburg-Merlyn Anton Huedepohl was born April 12, 1944, at home near Williamsburg, Iowa. The son of Anton and Wanda (Schmidt) Huedepohl. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1962. Merl served in the Iowa National Guard from 1965-1971. Merl was united in marriage to Diane Rae Martinson on August 26,...

Jan 14, 2025

Betty L. Harp, age 68, of Ladora, passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side, Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Visitation: 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Funeral: 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 31, 2025, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Chaplain Rick Sparks officiating. Burial will be in the Ladora...

Jan 13, 2025

 Wilbur G. Ropp, was born December 12, 1942, in Kalona Iowa, the son of George C. and Fannie M. (Miller) Ropp. He died at his home in rural Kalona on January 13, 2025, at the age of 82 years, 1 month and 1 day, following a brief illness. He was baptized in the Old Order Amish Church in his youth...

Jan 12, 2025

SIGOURNEY-Maryetta Elizabeth Snakenberg, age 86, of rural Sigourney, died Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Manor House Care Center in Sigourney after a long and happy life.

 Maryetta was born October 17, 1938, to Lawrence and Edna (Pitsch) Hahn of East Pleasant Plain, Iowa. After graduating from East Pleasant Plain schools, she worked at Iowa Electric Light and Power in Fairfield. While...

Jan 11, 2025

Carol Ann Vogt, age 85, of Marengo, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 11, 2025, surrounded by loved ones and cherished memories.

Visitation: 2:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 17, 2025, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo.

Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 18, 2025, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo, with Rev....

Jan 11, 2025

Rita A. Halvorson, age 81, of Conroy, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Colonial Manor of Amana. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Funeral service: 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 17, 2025, at First Lutheran Church, Conroy, with Rev. Zachary Bey officiating. Burial will be at First Lutheran Cemetery, Conroy. Memorials...

Jan 11, 2025

Juanita K. Plowman, age 86, of Marengo, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Compass Memorial Healthcare. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is caring for Juanita and her family.

Juanita is survived by her children, Vicki (Dave) Benson of Delta; Becky Love (Renee Maschmann) of Cedar Rapids,...

Jan 10, 2025

Robert A. Cronbaugh “Bobby” , 77, of North Liberty, formerly of Marengo, passed away on January 10, 2025, at his home, ending his battle with cancer. Cremation services will be performed by Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Family and friends are invited to gather on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in North Liberty at 10 a.m.,...

Jan 8, 2025

Donald “Don” E. Atkinson, age 91, of Brooklyn, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Brooklyn Community Estate. Visitation: 9:00-11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m., at the funeral home with Rev. Guylain Yumba officiating. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery, Brooklyn, with military honors...

Jan 4, 2025

Williamsburg- Thomas Dean Roseberry was born April 6, 1937 in Red Oak, Iowa, the son of Darwin and Edna (Walker) Roseberry. He graduated from Renwick High School in Renwick, IA and then earned his PHD in Statistics at Iowa State University. He was united in marriage to Maryln Wellman in 1960, they later divorced. He then married Jeri Heitmann in...

Jan 1, 2025

Hilda Grimm, age 85, of North English, IA, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at the Highland Ridge Care Center in Williamsburg, Iowa.

She was born on October 30, 1939 in Hato Rey, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico daughter of Jose Costa Delgado and Concepcion Carrasquillo de Leon.

She was formerly employed as an administrative assistant and retired from the University of Iowa...

Dec 31, 2024

SIGOURNEY-Sarah Taylor, age 88, of Sigourney, died unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Sarah was born near Lancaster, August 15, 1936, to Roy and Louie (Vandament) Seaba. She attended Lancaster School, Sigourney High School, and worked on the family farm. She married Ronald Taylor, January 11, 1959. Sarah worked as co-owner of Taylor Radio & TV; a bookkeeper...

Dec 30, 2024

Kalona-Sharon Rae Stumpf of Kalona, aged 82, passed away peacefully in her Kalona home on Monday, December 30, 2024 after a most courageous encounter with cancer.

Sharon was born on September 21, 1942, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City to Victor Charles and Cecelia (Holmes) Malichky. She attended Holy Trinity School in Richmond, Iowa, and went on to graduate from Kalona...

Dec 28, 2024

Williamsburg-Joanne Theodora Huedepohl was born December 6, 1932 near Homestead, Iowa. The daughter of Theodore and Anna (Wetjen) Moennich. She attended St. John Lutheran School through 8th grade and graduated from Marengo High School in 1950. Joanne was united in marriage to Harlan (Claus) Huedepohl on July 30, 1955, at St. John Lutheran Church near Homestead. Joanne was a homemaker,...

Dec 26, 2024

Millersburg- Lana Beth James was born October 4, 1944, in Millersburg, Iowa the daughter of Dean & Geraldine “Tiny” (Montross) Gerard. She was raised in Millersburg and dearly loved by her brothers and sisters, family and friends The Millersburg girls spent a lot of years enjoying their life together (Phyllis, Joyce, Viola, Vicki, Merna and her sisters Peggy and Twila....

Dec 25, 2024

Robert L. Walker (1934-2024)

Robert (Bob) Lewis Walker, husband, father, farmer, and steward of the land, was born February 26, 1934, and died December 25, 2024, surrounded by family. He is remembered by his wife of 67 years, Loy, (Alice Loy Buffington Walker), four children, 16 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. All loved. All with different...

Dec 24, 2024

Williamsburg-Terry Lyn Arp was born March 18, 1957, in Williamsburg. The son of Newell and Arlene (Zuber) Arp. He graduated from Williamsburg High School, class of 1975. Terry was united in marriage to Beverly Trimpe on June 4, 1977, at St. John’s Lutheran Church near Homestead. Terry farmed, did custom farming, and owned and operated Terry’s Portable Buildings. He served...

Dec 22, 2024

Williamsburg-Eileen F. Hakeman was born April 6, 1941, the daughter of Ben and Olive (Khrounek) Popelka. She graduated from Belle Plaine High School in 1959. Eileen was united in marriage to Arlen Hakeman on June 19, 1961, in Belle Plaine. She worked at the Landmark for 16 years and later helped sorting corn at Holden’s. Eileen enjoyed being a mother...