OBITUARIES

Apr 21, 2020

North English- Marlys Louise Brown was born February 6, 1929 in Iowa County, Iowa, the daughter of Raymond Robert & Dorothy (Jordan) Merck. She graduated from Thornburg High School, Drake University, Iowa State Teacher's College (UNI) and Wheaten College. In her early years she taught school at Searsboro, North English and Newton. On June 25, 1954, Marlys was united in...

Apr 21, 2020

Merlin D. Donnolly, 86, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at his home. According to his wishes Merlin has been cremated. A gathering of family and friends is being planned for a later date. Inurnment, in an urn made by his son, Bob, will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Gifts of love and friendship may be given...

Apr 19, 2020

Kim A. Butch Bittle, 66, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. According to his wishes, Butchs body has been cremated. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Details of the celebration will be forthcoming at a later date. Cards and memorial gifts, designated to the...

Apr 17, 2020

HAYESVILLE-Michael Dean Wells, age 65, of Hayesville, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2020, surrounded by his family. Mike was born on August 5, 1954, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Beverly Jean Langstraat and Ross Leon Wells. He grew up on a farm on the Des Moines River near Selma, Iowa and later moved to Eldon, Iowa. He graduated...

Apr 16, 2020

Lowell Eugene “Bud” Dreier, Jr., age 68, of Amana, passed away in his home, Thursday, April 16, 2020. There are no services planned at this time. Interment was in the Main Amana Cemetery. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is assisting the family with arrangements. A memorial fund has been established.

Bud is survived by his children Chris (Kimberly)...

Apr 15, 2020

Treeanon D. Treats Davis, 72, of Hillsboro, IA, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at her home. A private graveside funeral service and interment will be held at Hillsboro Cemetery with Chaplain Gordon Hawkins officiating. The family will host a celebration of Treats on the home farm at a later date. In lieu of flowers, gifts of love and friendship...

Apr 15, 2020

Williamsburg-Rita L. (Meyer) McDonald, passed away at her home south of Parnell, Wednesday, April 15, 2020, her husband Bill at her side she was 69. Rita was born at Miller Hospital in Williamsburg, September 16, 1950, to parents Harvey and Netha (Noyes) Meyer. Growing up on the farm, she enjoyed the challenge of walking barefoot on the clothesline wires and...

Apr 15, 2020

WELLMAN - Edward A. Vactha was born September 20, 1934 in New Hampton, Iowa, the son of George and Agnes (Schneberger) Vachta. He graduated from Rudofino Catholic High School in Protivin, Iowa, in 1953. Ed served in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean War. On September 12, 1965 Ed was united in marriage to Ethel Ford in Kirksville,...

Apr 14, 2020

North English- Deborah Ann Downing was born December 20, 1955 in Dover, New Hampshire, the daughter of Harold Joseph & Frances Whittier (King) Downing. She graduated from Dover High School in Dover, New Hampshire and went on to receive her certificate for Certified Nurses Aid. Deborah was a devout catholic and took the time to study the bible and practice...

Apr 14, 2020

Williamsburg- Ruth Jeanette Mayberry was born October 12, 1920, in Wyoming Township in Jones County Iowa. The daughter of Lee Miles and Aletha Louisa (Trimble) Allen. Ruth grew up in Jones county. She was united in marriage on February 8, 1941 to Dale R Mayberry at the Monmouth Methodist Church. They lived in Albany, New York, while her husband served...

Apr 13, 2020

Peggy Moomey, age 66 of Williamsburg, passed away from cancer on Monday April 13, 2020 at her home under the care of Essence of Life Hospice. There will be no services as this time. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family with arrangements.

She is survived by her significant other, Jeff Garringer of Williamsburg, four children,...

Apr 13, 2020

Ana L. Seijo, 62, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020, at Grinnell Health Care Center, in Grinnell, IA. Private family funeral service and interment will be held. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers gifts of love and friendship may be given to Anas daughter, Carmen Alejandro, to be used according...

Apr 13, 2020

Gwendolyn Meyer-Collingwood, age 85, of Belle Plaine, passed away Monday April 13, 2020 at Belle Plaine Nursing and Rehab Center. Per Gwen’s wishes there will be no services. Cards and memorials may be sent to Stephanie Kinney 4295 Black Hawk Avenue SW Oxford, Iowa 52322. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is assisting the family with arrangements.

Gwen is...

Apr 12, 2020

Williamsburg-Alice Jane Stahl Prince was born April 19, 1931 southeast of Williamsburg, Iowa the daughter of Elias "Casey" and Sadie (Evans) Jones. She graduated from Williamsburg High School in1949 and Mercy School of Nursing in Cedar Rapids in 1952. Alice was united in marriage to Lorren D. Stahl on June 27, 1954 at her parents home. To this union they...

Apr 11, 2020

URBANDALE-Lisa Ann Heisdorffer Cutchens of Urbandale, Iowa, passed away on April 11, 2020 at the age of 46, following a year-long battle with cancer. Lisa was born on January 18th, 1974, in Sigourney, Iowa, to John and Deanna Heisdorffer of Keota, Iowa. She was raised on the family farm where she learned the value of a strong work ethic and...

Apr 10, 2020

Pauline J. Cota, 85, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Friday, April 10, 2020, at Henry County Health Center. A private service will be held. Following the service cremation will be accorded. Inurnment will be in Arizona at a later date. A Celebration of Life Gathering for family and friends will be held at a later date. Gifts of love...

Apr 10, 2020

Richard “Dick” Osborne, age 86 of Brooklyn, passed away Friday, April 10, 2020 at his home. Private family Graveside Services will be held at Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery, Brooklyn, Iowa with Rev. Joyce Proctor officiating. The family will hold a Memorial Service open to the public at a later date, where Military Honors and Masonic Rites will be conducted. Memorials...

Apr 7, 2020

Dale F. Baack, age 87, of Homestead, Iowa, is now enjoying his richest blessings in the arms of his heavenly Father after leaving this earthly life on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. A celebration of Dale’s life will be held at a later date. Burial will be at St. John’s Lutheran Church, rural Homestead, Iowa. Memorial contributions may be made...

Apr 7, 2020

WEST DES MOINES - George H. "Hank" Mayer, 77, of West Des Moines passed away April 7, 2020. He was born in Keota, Iowa, on February 18, 1943, to George W. and Eula (Moore) Mayer. He graduated from Keota High School in 1961 and attended the University of Iowa. Hank joined the Iowa Department of Public Safety in the mid-1960's...

Apr 4, 2020

Phyllis Arlene Hall was born June 10, 1926 to J Howard and Esther Lois (Bauer) Johnston, on a farm west of North English. She graduated from North English High School in 1943. She was one of six, to take the last Normal Training class offered at North English High School, allowing teaching in rural schools, which she did one year...