OBITUARIES

Jun 6, 2019

Parnell- Glenn Arthur Nagel was born July 30, 1937 in LaSalle, Illinois, the son of Arthur L and Esther J (Johnson) Nagel. He graduated from Newark High School in 1955 and received his BS in agriculture with a minor in business from Illinois State. He served in the Army Reserves from 1960-1964.Glenn was a life long farmer. On August 14,...

Jun 2, 2019

South English- Susan Marie Sass was born February 23, 1945 in Des Moines, Iowa. She was adopted by Carl and Ruby (Jansen) Carlson. Sue graduated from Valley High School in West Des Moines in 1963. She went on to receive her Bachelor's degree in social work from the University of Iowa. Sue worked as a social worker for Keokuk County...

May 31, 2019

WASHINGTON - Omar (Pete) Dale Schlabaugh was born November 10, 1925 near Sharon Center in Johnson County, IA and passed away on May 31, 2019 at the age of 93 after suffering a stroke. He was the son of Mahlon and Kate (Miller) Schlabaugh. Pete attended Boone School in rural Johnson County. On September 2, 1949 he was united in...

May 30, 2019

JOETOWN / KALONA - Wallace "Wally" Brenneman was born July 22, 1934 in Joetown, Iowa, the son of Henry and Minnie (Knepp) Brenneman. He graduated from Iowa Mennonite School in 1953 where he enjoyed music and athletics. From 1953-1955 Wally served with Mennonite Voluntary Service in Aibonito, Puerto Rico as a conscientious objector under the 1 W program. Following an...

May 28, 2019

Margaret Mary Goodrich, age 85, of Malcom, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3:30 p.m., Sunday, June 2, 2019, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Brooklyn, Iowa, with Father Corey Close officiating. The burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery, Brooklyn. The visitation will be held from...

May 27, 2019

Charles E. Grimm, age 85 of Middle Amana, went to be with the Lord on May 27, 2019. Celebration of Life Services will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, May 31, 2019 at the Middle Amana Church, with Jon Childers and Betsy Momany officiating. Burial will be in the Amana Cemetery. Visitation: 4 – 7 P.M. Thursday, May 30, 2019 at...

May 25, 2019

Samuel R. Slaymaker, age 86, of Marengo, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo.

Funeral Service:10:00 A.M. Thursday, May 30, 2019, First Presbyterian Church, Marengo with Rev. Anni Thorn officiating.

Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Wednesday, May 29, 2019, Kloster...

May 25, 2019

Williamsburg-Myrle Elizabeth Stanerson was born February 25, 1933 near South Amana, Iowa, the daughter of Henry and Rose (Ristedt) Heitshusen. She was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Myrle was united in marriage to Victor Allan Stanerson on June 20, 1953 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Williamsburg. She worked for the Williamsburg Care Center for 30 years. Myrle...

May 24, 2019

Lyle D. Sherman, age 86 of Middle Amana, passed away, Friday, May 24, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Memorial Service: 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo with Rev. Andrew Gray officiating. Inurnment will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Conroy, Iowa. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 P.M. Tuesday,...

May 23, 2019

Kinross- Mary Margaret Hayes was born June 23, 1929 on the family farm near South English, Iowa, the daughter of John M and Alice Noffsinger Grove. She graduated from Kinross High School in 1946. On March 28, 1948 Mary was united in marriage to Bruce Leroy Hayes, the love of her life, at the English River Church of the Brethren...

May 23, 2019

Homestead-Dale William Zuber was born August 20, 1940, at home near Homestead, Iowa, the son of Willard and Marjorie (Leahy) Zuber. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1958. Dale was united in marriage to Ruth Marie Heitshusen on August 19, 1962 at Immanuel Lutheran Church near Williamsburg. Dale was a life long farmer, he especially enjoyed raising cattle. He...

May 23, 2019

Mervin H. Donohoe, age 86 of Parnell, passed away Thursday May 23, 2019 at the English Valley Care Center, North English. Memorial Service: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday May 28, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, North English with Father David Wilkening officiating. Burial with Military Honors will be at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Parnell. Visitation: 3 -6 p.m., Monday May...

May 22, 2019

KALONA - Ruben J. Yoder was born April 21, 1933 near Kalona, Iowa, the son of John S. and Lena (Miller) Yoder Jr. In his youth he accepted Christ and was a faithful member of the Old Order Amish Church. Ruben worked as a hired hand for many area farmers. Ruben passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at his...

May 22, 2019

Sigourney- Larry "Corky" Peter Clubb was born May 9, 1941 in Sigourney, Iowa the son of Peter & Elizabeth Isabelle (Clark) Clubb. He graduated from North English High School in 1959. Larry was united in marriage to Mary Jane Tippie on August 7, 1961, to this union they were blessed with four children. They later divorced. Larry later married Zelda...

May 17, 2019

MARION - Thomas Bombei was born March 5, 1960 in Washington, Iowa, the son of Howard and Virginia (Redlinger) Bombei. He was a resident of REM Iowa in Marion where he received wonderful care. He enjoyed listening to music and a good meal. Thomas passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019 at his home in Marion at the age of...

May 13, 2019

Dorothy M. Kleinmeyer, age 92 of Williamsburg, passed away at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City on Monday, May 13, 2019. Previously she was lovingly cared for at Highland Ridge Nursing Home in Williamsburg. Memorial Service: 10:00 A.M. Thursday, May 16, 2019, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Williamsburg with Pastor Thomas Ogilvie officiating. Inurnment will be in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery....

May 13, 2019

Obituary will be available soon.

May 13, 2019

Ronald E. Read, age 84 of Malcom, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019 at the Grinnell Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2019, Madison Church of Christ, rural Brooklyn with Pastor Joel Nielsen officiating.

Burial: Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery with military honors. The family will receive friends from 5-8 P.M. Thursday, May...

May 12, 2019

Billy K. Ballard, age 52, of Marengo, passed away Sunday May 12, 2019 while mushroom hunting. Funeral Services: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Pastor Jim Davis officiating. Visitation: 4-7 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2019 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A memorial fund has been established.

Billy is survived by his...

May 12, 2019

Rose Mary Frondle, age 81, of Marengo, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019, at the Rose Haven Nursing Home, in Marengo. Memorial service: 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 17, 2019, at the Church of the Nazarene, Marengo, with Pastor Eddie Thomas officiating. Burial will be in the Bishop Cemetery, rural Marengo, at a later date. Family will receive friends from...