Coleen McArtor
Aug 1, 2025
Williamsburg-Coleen McArtor was born August 9, 1943, in Sigourney, Iowa. She was the fourth child of seven born to Rolland and Dorothy (Bowman) Miller and was raised on the family farm near Webster, Iowa. She graduated from English Valley High School in North English and attended the University of Iowa School of Cosmetology. Coleen was united in marriage to Larry...
James (Jim) Gorsch
Jul 29, 2025
Marengo-James “Jim” Orlen Gorsch was born May 3, 1955, in Marengo, Iowa, the son of Lloyd “Bud” and Edith (Hughes) Gorsch. He graduated from Iowa Valley High School. Jim was united in marriage to Linda Newton. They were blessed with two daughters, Jamie and Tina, before later divorcing. Jim then found his best friend, Lori Sykes on October 10, 1991...
Patricia Ann Nielsen
Jul 28, 2025
Marengo-Patricia Ann Nielsen was born December 8, 1958, in Independence, Iowa, the daughter of Billy and Madonna (Kerkove) Coulter. She graduated from Independence High School in 1977. Patricia was united in marriage to Bill Nielsen on May 4, 1979 in Independence. Together they have made Marengo their home. Patricia has worked in food service and customer service. Patricia enjoyed golfing,...
Lloyd Dean Warner
Jul 28, 2025
Solon- Lloyd Dean Warner was born February 15, 1950, in Sigourney, Iowa the son of Stanley Earl and Bernadine Louise McCombs. He graduated from English Valleys High School in 1968. On September 5, 1970, Lloyd was united in marriage to Jane Louise Minnaert in Brooklyn, Iowa. He went on to receive his bachelor’s degree in industrial occupations and sociology from...
Jonas Lloyd Hochstedler
Jul 28, 2025
Kalona- Jonas Lloyd Hochstedler was born on November 21, 1935, the son of Samuel and Lizzie (Otto) Hochstedler. Jonas grew up on a dairy farm just south of Frytown and attended West Lincoln Country School. The family attended Fairview Mennonite Church, where Jonas was baptized and became a member at the age of 14. Jonas helped his dad on the...
Donald Gingerich
Jul 27, 2025
Donald Vural Gingerich, 90 years and 6 months, of Wellman, Iowa died at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington, Iowa under the care of Compassus Hospice of Washington County. Donald was born January 27, 1935 to Clark and Louisa (Swartzendruber) Gingerich near Wellman, Iowa. He attended White Hall Country School and graduated from Iowa Mennonite School, now Hillcrest Academy, with...
Colleen J. Langreck
Jul 26, 2025
Marengo-Colleen J. Langreck was born February 4, 1953, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Carl and Dorothy (Trumpold) Graesser. She grew up in Middle Amana and attended the Amana Schools. Colleen was united in marriage to Kenneth Langreck on September 1, 1979 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Marengo. She was employed at Amana Refrigeration for over 29 years...
Erin Marie Olson
Jul 21, 2025
Cedar Rapids-Erin Marie Olson, 47, formerly of Belle Plaine died peacefully in her sleep of a sudden illness on Monday, July 21, 2025.
Erin was born June 21, 1978, in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Randy and Arlys (Eckhoff) Eckel. She graduated from Belle Plaine High School. Erin worked in retail and annuities. She enjoyed spending time with her friends...
Ricky Dale Nicely
Jul 21, 2025
Marengo-Ricky (Rick) Dale Nicely was born October 26, 1964, in Moline, IL, the son of Harley Richard and Janice Elaine (Dennis) Nicely. He graduated from Kirkwood Community College in 1983. Rick was married to Bonita (Bonnie) and to this union they were blessed with their daughter. They later divorced. Rick was then united in marriage to Linda Sue Kreimer on...
Gene Eash
Jul 20, 2025
Samuel Gene Eash, died July 20, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa, at the age of 97.
He was born March 11, 1928, in Johnson County, Iowa, to Lavanda (Fisher) and Daniel Glen Eash. He was united in marriage to Ruth Marie Rich on June 1, 1950, at the Methodist Church in Crawfordsville, Iowa. He was...
Elaine Anna Iburg
Jul 17, 2025
Williamsburg- Elaine Anna Iburg was born January 10, 1936, in Iowa Township near Homestead, Iowa, the daughter of Arnold and Anna (Doehrmann) Glandorf. She was baptized January 13, 1936. She attended Immanuel Lutheran School and was confirmed May 28, 1950. On April 22, 1955, Elaine was united in marriage to Robert Ottmer Iburg at Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Williamsburg. They...
Vickie L. Akers
Jul 16, 2025
Williamsburg- Vickie Lynn Akers was born June 20, 1953, in Spring Valley, Illinois, the daughter of Charles & Eunice (Rowe) McCauley. She graduated from Princeton High School in Princeton, Illinois, Vickie then continued her education at American Institute of Commerce. In August 1998, Vickie was united in marriage to Danny Lester Akers in Iowa City, they made their home in...
Justin Plank
Jul 15, 2025
WELLMAN-Justin Plank, age 69, of Wellman, died Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Parkview Manor in Wellman.
Justin was born April 3, 1956, in Washington, the son of David and Faith (Wilkins) Plank. He grew up in Daytonville and received his education in the Mid-Prairie school district. Justin lived in South English and worked in the Janitorial Department at the University of...
Robert (Bob) Petta
Jul 10, 2025
Amana- Robert “Bob” Petta passed away July 10th, 2025.
He was proceeded in death by his parents Louis and Gilda (Mennuzza) Petta, and sister Teresa (Petta) Catherwood.
Bob is survived by his daughters Diane and Stephanie, brothers Alfred (Rita) Petta and Joseph (Amy) Petta, nephew Christopher Petta, nieces Kristin (Shonice, Charlie, Carter) Hawkins, Alyssa Petta, nephews Michael (Tara, Michael, Bennet) Catherwood, Steven...
Mary Appleget
Jul 10, 2025
Williamsburg-Mary Serena Appleget was born February 7, 1930, in Keokuk County, Iowa, the daughter of Charles and Minnie (Steen) Beach. She graduated from Sigourney High School and attended Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant. Mary taught school for a few years before she was united in marriage to John William Appleget on November 1, 1953, in Sigourney. They lived in...
John F. Snyder
Jul 8, 2025
John F. Snyder, Ph.D., ABPP, (formally of Carbondale, Il) was born March 29, 1933, in Chicago, Il, to Francis R. and Florence (Aubin) Snyder. He graduated from De La Salle High School in Chicago. John then attended St. Mary’s University in Minnesota where he received his undergraduate degree. Furthering his education, he earned his Ph.D. in psychology at Loyola University....
Elsie Young
Jul 8, 2025
Williamsburg- Elsie Berlee Young was born January 19, 1939, in Tingley, Iowa the daughter of Homer Edward & Velma Irene (Wycoff) Briner. She graduated from Cambira High School in 1957 and went on to take her EMT Course in Chariton. She worked on the Iowa County Ambulance and as a CNA at the University of Iowa Hospital. On December 15,...
Dale C. Buss
Jul 7, 2025
Dale Clifford Buss, 51, passed away at his home in Holbrook, Iowa.
Dale was born on April 2, 1974, to Clifford and Carol in Blue Island, Illinois. From the age of six he was raised by his paternal grandparents, Daniel and Ruth, in the Arkansas Ozarks, a special place filled with wonderful memories of roaming carefree and building forts in the...
Robert O. Iburg
Jul 5, 2025
Williamsburg-Robert Ottmer Iburg was born March 11, 1929, in York Township, Iowa County, Iowa, the son of Otto and Elsie (Newkirk) Iburg. He was baptized on April 7, 1929, and confirmed on June 13, 1943, all at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Robert served in the United States Army from 1951-1953, during the Korean war. Robert was united in marriage to Elaine...
Gloria Popham
Jul 4, 2025
NORTH ENGLISH-Gloria Lee Popham, age 94, of Iowa City, formerly of North English, went to be with the Lord Friday, July 4, 2025, at Briarwood Healthcare Center in Iowa City. Gloria was born April 24, 1931, in Sioux City, Iowa, the daughter of Herbert and Hazel (Hulshizer) Sawyer. She grew up in Ainsworth, Nebraska and graduated from Ponca High School...
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