OBITUARIES

Jan 25, 2020

KEOTA-Mary Lou Farlow, age 74, of Keota, died Saturday, January 25, 2020, at the Keokuk County Health Center in Sigourney. Mary was born August 1, 1945, near Moberly, Missouri, to James and Barbara (Sharon) Apel. On May 8, 1964, she married John W. Farlow in Missouri. They lived in Missouri until moving to Keota in 1978. Mary worked at Modine...

Jan 23, 2020

Gilbert W. Staman of Williamsburg, Iowa formerly of Amana, Iowa died January 23, 2020 at age 98 of complications of advanced age and congestive heart failure. He resided the past several years at Presbyterian Homes Highland Ridge in Williamsburg, Iowa. Private family graveside services will be held at a later date at the Amana Cemetery. Per Gilbert's wishes these...

Jan 23, 2020

Michael P. Minnaert, age 72 of Brooklyn, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020 at the Grinnell Regional Medical Center, Grinnell, Iowa. Friends are invited to greet and visit with the family from 2 to 4 P.M. Saturday, February 1, 2020, at the Michael J. Manatt Community Center, Brooklyn, Iowa, where there will be Time of Remembrance to honor Mike...

Jan 21, 2020

North English- Lenore Sawyer Bradley Lekin was born at Delta, IA on October 4, 1921 to Merle and Florence Blaylock Sawyer. She attended school at Ollie and Delta. She married Thomas Bradley Jr. on October 8, 1938. They farmed in the Martinsburg area until his death in 1963. She was working at the Keokuk county hospital where she met Glenn...

Jan 21, 2020

Delhi- Richard (Rick) Hagen, Jr. was born May 7, 1954 the son of Richard and Lillian (Roemig) Hagen. He graduated from Williamsburg High School and Iowa State University. Rick was united in marriage to Joyce Kruse on August 22, 1987 at St. John's Lutheran Church near Homestead. He worked for Nutrien Ag Solutions in Dyersville. Rick enjoyed golfing, gardening, playing...

Jan 20, 2020

Jerry “Andy” M. Patterson, age 80, of Marengo passed away Monday, January 20, 2020 at Rose Haven Nursing Home. A private family Graveside service will take place at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Blairstown, Iowa. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, January 24, 2020 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A memorial fund has been established.

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Jan 19, 2020

South English- Ronald Howard Cox was born January 21, 1945 in South English, Iowa, the son of John and Cleo Dell (Leathers) Cox Jr. He attended school in South English and North English. On April 25, 1970 Ron was united in marriage to Marcia Hope Ballard at the United Methodist Church in North English. Over the years Ron worked for...

Jan 19, 2020

Millersburg- Randall Lee Morrow was born April 16, 1960 in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Francis Eugene and Cherry Louise (Wells) Morrow. He attended Deep River Millersburg Schools. On September 16, 1989 Randy was united in marriage to Doreen Veit. They later divorced. He enjoyed golfing, playing pool and cards, fishing, coaching youth sports and watching the Iowa Hawkeyes,...

Jan 19, 2020

Clayton Earl Gingerich was born on May 7, 1927, near Kalona, Iowa. He was the son of Amos J. and Nannie (Yoder) Gingerich, and was the youngest of ten children. The family moved to Versailles, Missouri before he was a year old, then to Hesston, Kansas when he was six years old, and back to Iowa County, Iowa when he...

Jan 18, 2020

Elizabeth A. Lechko, age 61, of Ladora, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020, at Compass Memorial Hospital, Marengo. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 24, 2020, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, with Father Mike Kellogg officiating. Visitation will be held 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A...

Jan 17, 2020

Irene Louise Gunzenhauser, age 78 of Ladora, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020, in her home. Funeral service: 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 23, 2020, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Homestead, with Pastor Michael Kolesar officiating. Burial will be in the St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Homestead. Visitation: 4 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo....

Jan 16, 2020

WILLIAMSBURG - Dale Alan Gahring was born February 12, 1962, in Sigourney, Iowa, the son of Dwight and Ruth (Kleinmeyer) Gahring. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1981. On April 29, 1983, Dale was united in marriage to Barbara Evans in Williamsburg. Dale worked for Gahring Construction and Iowa Department of Transportation for 31 years retiring in October 2019....

Jan 15, 2020

Williamsburg - Herbert Erwin Winter was born on August 14, 1931 in West Union, Iowa, the son of Erwin and Henrietta (Koester) Winter. Herb was united in marriage to Jean Winter on February 12, 1954, while they were in the Air Force, stationed in Newfoundland. Once Herb was discharged from the service they moved to Waterloo and then to Conroy...

Jan 15, 2020

SIGOURNEY-Merle Bodeman, age 77, of Sigourney, died Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at the Keokuk County Health Center in Sigourney. Merle was born October 21, 1942, in What Cheer, to Alfred and Myrtle (Riffel) Bodeman. He was raised in What Cheer, then lived in Rose Hill (1965 - 1976), Mt. Ayr (1976 - 1987), Shannon City (1987 - 2002) and Williamsburg...

Jan 15, 2020

Williamsburg- Bernard Dean Flugum, was born November 12, 1931 at the family home near Leland, Iowa, the son of Clarence Dean and Myrtle (Monson) Flugum. He was baptized and confirmed at Winnebago Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, Iowa. He grew up on the family farm and greatly enjoyed caring for the farm animals. Bernard attended rural school thru 8th grade...

Jan 14, 2020

North English- Rex Allen Stout was born September 17, 1938 in Brighton, Iowa, the son of Ira and Mildred Stout. He graduated from Keota High School in 1957. He worked his entire life in the dairy industry for Mid American Dairymen/Dairy Farmers of America. Rex was united in marriage to Dorothy Harriman in 1980. Rex was a member of North...

Jan 11, 2020

Kathleen Marie Kriegel, age 91 of Brooklyn, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Brooklyn Community Estate. Funeral Mass: 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 14, 2020, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Brooklyn with Fr. Cory Close officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Brooklyn. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Monday, January 13, 2020 at Kloster Funeral Home Brooklyn with a Vigil...

Jan 11, 2020

Pandora Rose-Lee Hodges, daughter of Natasha Johnson and Eddie Hodges of North Liberty, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on Saturday, January 11, 2020. Her memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, with Pastor Lisa Crow officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. - until service time on Wednesday, January...

Jan 11, 2020

Albert Ray Cooperider, age 76, of Marengo, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo. Funeral Services: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Burial will be at the Marengo Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m., until service time on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Memorials...

Jan 10, 2020

Roger Allan Richardson, age 89, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Norma June (Sellman) and four children: Pam Hammes, Gary (Brenda) Richardson, Peggy Trevino and Pat (Jon) Jaacks. Also surviving are grandchildren: Megan Plecker, Melissa Mabon, and Janna Hammes; Tyler Brady, Mallory Munden, and Tess Monday; Alex and Olivia Trevino; Kyle and Eric Jaacks;...