OBITUARIES

Kayden Michael Leach

Kayden Michael Leach

Mar 7, 2020

WILLIAMSBURG- Kayden Michael Leach was born Saturday, February 22, 2020, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City to Kenneth and Whitney (Casanova) Leach and passed on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Survivors include his parents Whitney Casanova and Kenneth Leach of Williamsburg and three siblings: Kimaya, Kamari and...

Pastor Louie Gallo

Pastor Louie Gallo

Mar 7, 2020

Williamsburg- The Rev. Dr. Louie Gallo, was born February 22, 1971 in the Philippines, the son of Luis and Jacinta Gallo. Pastor Louie is an ordained Elder of The United Methodist Church and a Full Member of the Iowa Annual Conference. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology, minoring in Zoology, Masters Degree in Cell Biology, Doctor of...

Ivan Kenneth Edwards

Ivan Kenneth Edwards

Mar 7, 2020

PELLA- Ivan Kenneth Edwards, age 93, of Pella, died Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Comfort House in Pella. Ivan was born August 10, 1926 in Iowa County, Iowa, the son of Charles Andrew and Carro (Collingwood) Edwards. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1943 and attended Grace Seminary in Indiana. In 1944 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. On...

Phyllis Shull

Phyllis Shull

Mar 6, 2020

WILLIAMSBURG-Phyllis Shull, age 93, of Williamsburg, formerly of North English, died Friday, March 6, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Phyllis was born October 4, 1926, in North English, to Charles (Chod) and Margaret (Williams) Dixon and graduated from North English High School. On August 31, 1945, she married Elmer (Buck) Shull in North English. Phyllis worked at the...

Harvey Von Ahsen

Harvey Von Ahsen

Mar 6, 2020

Williamsburg-Harvey William Von Ahsen was born August 17, 1924, in Iowa County, Iowa. The son of Herman and Ida (Maas) Von Ahsen. He attended Immanuel Lutheran School. He was attending Williamsburg High School when he was drafted into the service during his Junior year. Harvey served in the United States Army Air Core during WWII from April 1943 till March...

Jean Elma Austin

Jean Elma Austin

Mar 5, 2020

Jean E. Austin age 93, of Williamsburg, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Highland Ridge Care Center, Williamsburg. Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at First Presbyterian Church, Williamsburg with Pastor Dan Jessop officiating. Burial will be at York Cemetery, rural Williamsburg. Visitation: 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M., Monday, March 9, 2020 at First Presbyterian Church,...

Linda D. Grimes

Linda D. Grimes

Mar 5, 2020

Linda Deanne Grimes, age 75, formerly of Agency, Iowa passed away, Thursday, March 5, 2020 at the Compass Memorial Hospital, Marengo, Iowa. Per Linda’s wishes there will be no services. The family suggests memorials to be made to Compass Memorial Healthcare Hospice Room in memory of Linda. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family with final arrangements.

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Tony Howard Francis Sherbon

Tony Howard Francis Sherbon

Mar 2, 2020

Tony Howard Francis Sherbon age 61, of Marengo passed away Monday, March 2, 2020 at Compass Memorial Hospital following a courageous 10-year battle with cancer. A memorial service with military honors will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Lay Speaker Kathy Wilhelm officiating. Family will receive friends from 9:00 A.M.,...

Jean Frances Carter

Jean Frances Carter

Mar 1, 2020

Williamsburg- Jean Frances Carter was born December 20, 1924, in South English, Iowa. The daughter of Oscar and Alma (Brower) Brubaker. She worked for the North English Cremery until Jean was united in marriage to James William Carter on January 11, 1946 in Des Moines. They lived near Parnell and Millersburg areas. They farmed near Parnell and Millersburg areas. Jean...

Lillian M. Ficken

Lillian M. Ficken

Mar 1, 2020

Lillian M. Ficken age 81, of Cedar Rapids, passed away at her home on Sunday, March 1, 2020. Visitation: 4 – 7 P.M., Thursday March 5, 2020 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M., Friday March 6, 2020 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids with Rev. David Renfro officiating. Burial: St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Williamsburg. In...

Timothy Daniel Ortiz-Hartshorn

Timothy Daniel Ortiz-Hartshorn

Mar 1, 2020

Timothy Daniel Ortiz-Hartshorn, age 21, resident of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Sunday morning, March 1, 2020. He was a true champion in the fight against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Visitation, with family present, will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2020, at Faith Christian Outreach Church. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 6,...

Terry K. Sammons

Terry K. Sammons

Feb 28, 2020

Terry K. Sammons, 66, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel with family present from 5:00-8:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 5, 2020, at The First United Methodist Church with Tim Sammons, Dana Kuster, and Brad Gillis officiating....

Carroll Dean Bauer

Carroll Dean Bauer

Feb 27, 2020

Carroll Dean Bauer born July 10, 1933 near North English, Iowa County, Iowa, the son of Wendell and Mary Ellen (Bair) Bauer. He graduated from North English High School in 1951. He was united in marriage to Maurita Joan Wilson on September 20, 1953 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. The couple lived in the North English area...

Dr. John Nye

Dr. John Nye

Feb 26, 2020

WELLMAN - Dr. John R. Nye was born December 26, 1932, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of John Samuel and Gertrude Nellie (Lee) Nye. He graduated from Roosevelt High School and got his B.A., M.S., and Ph.D., from Iowa State University in Sociology. John served in the United States Army during the Korean war as a Chaplain Assistant. On...

J. Edward Yoder

J. Edward Yoder

Feb 26, 2020

J. (John) Edward Yoder, 87, of Goshen, formerly of Kalona and Donnellson, IA, died at 6:40 am on Wednesday, February 26 at his residence. He was born on September 3, 1932 in Kalona, IA, to Edward and Anna (Ropp) Yoder. On October 11, 1953 in Kalona, IA, he married Mildred Brenneman; she died October 22, 2009. On March 26, 2016...

Charles Les Butterfield

Charles Les Butterfield

Feb 25, 2020

Mr. Les Butterfield, 82, of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020 in Mountain Home. He was born March 10, 1937 in Mountain Home to Charles and Lois (Tift) Butterfield. He was a truck driver who worked for Wareco, Baxter County Road and Bridge, Magness Oil, and Ponder Drugs throughout his career. He also enjoyed dancing and eating...

Esther Rose Schaefer

Esther Rose Schaefer

Feb 25, 2020

Williamsburg- Esther Rose Schaefer was born June 7, 1921 in rural Iowa County, Iowa, the daughter of Charles Herman and Bertha Anna (Wiese) Teggatz. She attended Immanuel Lutheran School and graduated as Salutatorian of her class at Williamsburg High School in 1939. Esther was united in marriage to Ralph Henry Schaefer on August 20, 1940 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural...

Arthur William "Corky" Evans

Arthur William "Corky" Evans

Feb 23, 2020

Arthur William Corky Evans, 78, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services, with military rites, will be held at 11:00a.m., on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, with Chaplain Gordan Hawkins officiating. The family will greet friends for one hour prior to the service. Burial...

Patricia Mae Hall

Patricia Mae Hall

Feb 22, 2020

Memorial Service: 10:30 A.M. Saturday, February 22, 2020, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Jim Davis officiating. Inurnment will be in Koszta Cemetery, rural Marengo. The family will receive friends from 3 to 6 P.M. Friday, February 21, 2020 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Memorials may be contributed to Safe Haven of Iowa County, a local animal rescue.

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Verda Boley

Verda Boley

Feb 20, 2020

Verda M. Boley, 99, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, formerly of Hillsboro, IA, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020, at Park Place Elder Living in Mt. Pleasant. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at Hillsboro Baptist Church, in Hillsboro, IA with Chaplain Gordon Hawkins officiating. The family will greet friends for one...