OBITUARIES

Sep 9, 2019

Williamsburg-Richard Newkirk was born December 23, 1927 east of Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of Alfred and Lillie (Brockshus) Newkirk. He attended Immanuel Parochial School. Richard served in the United States Navy. Richard was united in marriage to Ethel Heitshusen on December 5, 1948 at Immanuel Lutheran Church near Williamsburg. The made their home west of Williamsburg. Richard farmed, worked for...

Sep 8, 2019

Stanley Earl Brenneman, age 89, of Ladora, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019 at his home. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 12, 2019 at 10:00 a.m., at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, with Father Dustin Vu officiating. Inurnment will be in the Ohio Cemetery, rural Ladora. The family will receive friends from 5 to...

Sep 7, 2019

Williamsburg-Lloyd Dean Doehrmann was born October 4, 1942 near South Amana, the son of Egon and Leona (Nagel) Doehrmann. He attended St. Paul Parochial School and graduated from Williamsburg High School. Lloyd was united in marriage to Claudia Newkirk on May 10, 1964 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Williamsburg. He worked for the Iowa Department of Transportation for 35...

Sep 6, 2019

Carol Jean Anderson, age 62, of Marengo, passed away suddenly Friday, September 6, 2019 at Compass Memorial Hospital. Funeral services: 11:00 am Tuesday September 10, 2019, First Christian Church, Coralville, Iowa with Rev. Jill Michel officiating. Inurnment will occur at a later date. Visitation: 4-7 pm Monday September 9, 2019 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. In lieu of flowers...

Sep 6, 2019

Williamsburg-Paula Sandersfeld, passed away Friday, Sept. 6th at St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids at the age of 92. She was born June 29, 1927 to Otto and Lena Beer in Dois Irmaos, Brazil, where her parents were Lutheran missionaries. After their 10 year commitment, the family returned to the U. S., lived in Springfield, IL, until her father became the...

Sep 2, 2019

Williamsburg- Lawrence (Larry) D. Coffman passed away on September 2, 2019. Larry was born December 19, 1931 to Donald and Mildred Coffman in North English, Iowa. He graduated from North English High School in 1949. In 1951, he married Bert Claypool. They resided in Williamsburg and raised 3 sons. Together they owned and operated several businesses in Williamsburg for over...

Aug 29, 2019

Emma Kathryn Dittrich, 102, of Amana, died 29 August 2019, at Colonial Manor of Amana, where she had been a resident for several years.  Funeral Service:  10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at the Middle Amana Church, with Elder Peter Hoehnle officiating.  Burial will be in the Main Amana Cemetery, Main Amana.  Visitation:  5 to 7 p.m.,  Monday,...

Aug 28, 2019

Williamsburg- Dorothy Ann (Wardenburg) Kahler of North Liberty and formerly of Williamsburg, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at the Pioneer Park Care Center in Lone Tree at the age of 92 years. Dorothy Ann Kahler was born May 10, 1927 on a farm near Williamsburg, the daughter of Otto H. And Adella (Meyer) Wardenburg. She attended Immanuel Parochial...

Aug 27, 2019

Cedar Rapids-Sylvan Lee Zuber of Cedar Rapids and formerly of Marengo passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Colonial Manor in Amana at the age of 82 years He was born March 2, 1937 near Conroy, Iowa the son of Ezra and Mary "Mae" (Vercanda) Zuber. He graduate from Conroy High School. Sylvan was united in marriage to Elaine...

Aug 27, 2019

Williamsburg- Ruth Mews was born October 3, 1920 in Williamsburg, Iowa, the daughter of Henry and Florence (Wetjen) Spiegler. She attended school in New York City, until moving back to Williamsburg to attend St. Paul Lutheran School and graduated from Williamsburg High School. She was united in marriage to Albert G. Mews on September 14, 1939 in Williamsburg. Ruth was...

Aug 20, 2019

FRYTOWN - Nora Elizabeth Dickel was born January 27, 1923 in Haven, Kansas, the daughter of Harvey J. and Elizabeth (Yoder) Miller. Her family moved to the Kalona community in 1928. She graduated from Center High School in 1941. On July 15, 1943, Nora was united in marriage to Cleo Dickel at her parents home in rural Frytown. They made...

Aug 19, 2019

Michael Charles Schwertfeger, age 58, of Cedar Rapids, passed away in his home Monday, August 19, 2019. Funeral Services; 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 26, 2019 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Visitation; 10:00 a.m., until service time, Monday, August 26, 2019 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Jim Davis officiating.  Burial will be in the Bishop Cemetery, rural Marengo....

Aug 16, 2019

WEST CHESTER-Gerald DeLong, age 90, of West Chester, died Friday, August 16, 2019, at the McCreedy Home in Washington. Gerald was born October 23, 1928, in Washington, IA, to Milo and Mae (Strait) DeLong. He graduated from West Chester High School in 1946 and Washington Junior College in 1948. Gerald was a star athlete for West Chester High, with the...

Aug 14, 2019

Dean Montgomery, age 93, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019 in Brooklyn, Iowa.  Funeral Service: 1:30 P.M. Monday, August 19, 2019, First Presbyterian Church, Brooklyn, Iowa with Rev. Bernard Nti officiating. Burial will be in Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery with military honors. Visitation: 2 to 5 P.M. Sunday, August 18, 2019, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn with a Masonic Service...

Aug 11, 2019

NORTH ENGLISH - Carrol L. "Tub" Shaull, 83, died Sunday, August 11, 2019 at the English Valley Care Center in North English. He was born October 21, 1935, the son of Virgil and Ailene (Montross) Shaull. He graduated from Millersburg High School in 1954 and farmed with his dad. On June 14, 1958, Carrol was united in marriage to Catherine...

Aug 11, 2019

Florence Zuber Schuerer, age 99 of Amana, died peacefully on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Colonial Manor of Amana.  Funeral Services: 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at the Middle Amana Church with Elder Tony Berger officiating.  Burial will be in the East Amana Cemetery. Visitation: 4 –7 P.M. Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at the Middle Amana Church....

Aug 10, 2019

Williamsburg-Donald Arnold Doehrmann was born February 28, 1943 at home in Troy township, Iowa County, Iowa. The son of Arnold and Lillie (Glandorf) Doehrmann. He was baptized on March 2, 1943 at Immanuel Lutheran Church and confirmed on June 9, 1957 at St. Paul Lutheran Church. He attended Lutheran Interparish School and graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1961. Don...

Aug 7, 2019

Kathleen Mae Schutterle, age 60, of Ladora suddenly passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. There will be no services at this time. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials and cards may be sent to Vicky Schutterle at P.O. Box 193, Ladora, Iowa 52251.

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Aug 6, 2019

Homestead-Donald Gene Teggatz was born August 7, 1937 near Homestead, Iowa, the son of Wayne and Olga (Schwarting) Teggatz. He was baptized on August 29, 1937 at Immanuel Lutheran Church and confirmed on May 13, 1951. He attended Immanuel Parochial School and graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1955. Donald served in the United States Army from January 1957 -...

Aug 1, 2019

Joyce Darlene Young, age 77, of Marengo, passed away at her home Thursday, August 1, 2019. Family will receive friends from 4 -7 p.m., Monday, August 5, 2019 at First Presbyterian Church, Marengo. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorials may be contributed to the American Cancer Society.

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