OBITUARIES

Clayton E. Gingerich

Clayton E. Gingerich

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...

Rosemary Malcom

Rosemary Malcom

Jan 19, 2020

Rosemary Malcom, 92, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Park Place Elder Living in Mt. Pleasant. Visitation will begin after 12:00 noon on Wednesday, January 22, 2019 at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 7:00 p.m. that evening. Gifts of love and friendship may be directed to Henry County...

Elizabeth A. Lechko

Elizabeth A. Lechko

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...

Irene Louise Gunzenhauser

Irene Louise Gunzenhauser

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....

Dale A. Gahring

Dale A. Gahring

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....

Herbert Erwin Winter

Herbert Erwin Winter

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...

Merle Bodeman

Merle Bodeman

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...

Bernard Dean Flugum

Bernard Dean Flugum

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...

Rex Allen Stout

Rex Allen Stout

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...

Kathleen Marie Kriegel

Kathleen Marie Kriegel

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...

Pandora Rose-Lee Hodges

Pandora Rose-Lee Hodges

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...

Albert Ray Cooperider

Albert Ray Cooperider

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...

Roger Allan Richardson

Roger Allan Richardson

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;...

Larry "Huey" Knepp

Larry "Huey" Knepp

Jan 6, 2020

KEOTA-Larry Ray "Huey" Knepp, age 71, of Kalona, formerly of Keota, died Monday, January 6, 2020, at his home. Larry was born September 20, 1948, in Washington, Iowa, to Edgar and Geneva (Sliekers) Knepp and graduated from Washington High School. He worked for Mayers Standard Service, dug graves with Dick Haines, worked for the City of Keota and was a...

Janet Yoder

Janet Yoder

Jan 5, 2020

IOWA CITY - Janet Susan Yoder was born November 1, 1953 in Galesburg, IL, the daughter of the late William and Marjorie (Thompson) Porter. Janet attended Fountain Lake School in Hot Springs, AR before moving to Monmouth, Il where she graduated from Warren High School. Janet married Charles Hanson on August 27, 1976, with whom she had two sons Brandon...

Mary Lou Pfeifer

Mary Lou Pfeifer

Jan 4, 2020

Mary Lou Pfeifer, 93, cherished mother of Julia (Dr. John) Hart of Mt. Pleasant, IA; devoted grandmother of Angela (Troy) Grimm of North Liberty, IA, and Amy (Leo) Ebot of Paris, France; adoring great-grandmother of Josie Mae Grimm and Julien Ebot; along with a special friend, Wanda Lanfranco, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Park Place Elder Living...

John William Kline, Dvm

John William Kline, Dvm

Jan 3, 2020

Dr. John William Kline, age 67, of Strawberry Point, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020, at the Regional Medical Center, in Manchester. A Memorial Mass will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 11, 2020, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Brooklyn, with Father Corey Close officiating. The family will be available for visitation from 12:30 – 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January...

Emil H. Ropp

Emil H. Ropp

Jan 2, 2020

KALONA - Emil Howard Ropp, 94, of Kalona died Thursday, January2, 2020, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 AM Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at the Kalona Mennonite Church. Rev. Scott Swartzendruber will officiate. Burial will be in the Sharon Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3:00...

John Baker

John Baker

Dec 31, 2019

John W. Baker, 82, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, reached his final resting place, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at Henry County Health Center. Those who are left behind rejoice in his homecoming. Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Monday, January 6, 2020, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 until 7:00...

Joy Ann Greiner Schachel

Joy Ann Greiner Schachel

Dec 31, 2019

KEOTA-Joy Ann Greiner Schachel, age 69, of Carbondale, Illinois, formerly of Keota, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at her home. Joy was born on March 19, 1950 in Keota, Iowa, to Frank and Naomi (Linnenkamp) Greiner. She graduated from Keota High School in 1968 and attended Marycrest College. On February 24, 1973, she married Larry Lee Schachel at St....