OBITUARIES

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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Aug 1, 2019

Charleen Mary Mumby Foster, age 83 of Grinnell, formerly of Marengo, died Thursday, August 1, 2019 at the Mayflower Health Center in Grinnell. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 5, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church, Marengo with Pastor Jim Davis officiating. Burial will be in the Zion Cemetery, Ladora. Visitation: 3 to 6...

Aug 1, 2019

Ralph Ellis McBride, age 87 of Marengo, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo. His devoted wife, Janet Mae McBride, age 87, followed him the next day, August 2, 2019. There will be private graveside services at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Essence of Life Hospice, 3207 220 th Trail, Amana,...

Aug 1, 2019

James Russell Austin, age 94, of Williamsburg, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Highland Ridge Care Center, Williamsburg. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 12, 2019 at the First Presbyterian Church, Williamsburg with Rev. Dan Jessop and Rev. Danny Capon officiating. Burial will be in the York Cemetery, Williamsburg with military honors. Visitation: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday,...

Jul 29, 2019

WELLMAN - Muriel Joan Redlinger was born September 2, 1932 in Wellman, Iowa, the daughter of Art and Delphia (Taylor) Spears. She graduated from Wellman High School in 1949. On January 22, 1955 Joan was united in marriage to Ivan "Lindy" Redlinger in Kinross. They made their home in the Wellman community where they raised their family. Joan was a...

Jul 26, 2019

SIGOURNEY-Helen Marie Kleinschmidt, age 89, of Sigourney, passed away on Grandma Helen Day, Friday, July 26, 2019, at her home. Helen was born January 7, 1930, in Keokuk County, to Carl W. and Mildred (Kerber) Pence and attended Sigourney Schools. On August 15, 1946, she married Dwight Kleinschmidt. Dwight passed away in 1975 and for the last 30 + years...

Jul 22, 2019

Georgia E. Lortz Warner died on Monday, July 22, 2019 at the English Valley Care Center in North English at the age of 96 years. Georgia was born August 8, 1922, in Millersburg, Iowa. She was the daughter of Mabel Montross Lortz and George Alfred Lortz. She grew up during the Great Depression on the family farm south of Millersburg....

Jul 21, 2019

Helen Leona Fetzer, age 94 of North English, formerly of Williamsburg, died Sunday, July 21, 2019 at the English Valley Care Center. Graveside Service: 11:00 A.M. Friday, July 26, 2019, St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, rural Victor. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Memorials may be directed...

Jul 18, 2019

Williamsburg-Mary Inez Welsh was born January 30, 1922 near Holbrook, Iowa the daughter of Patrick and Mary"Mae" (Bryson) Welsh. She graduated from Williamsburg High School and earned her teaching degree at Mount Mercy Junior College in Cedar Rapids. She went on to earn her bachelor's degree at Iowa Teacher's College in Cedar Falls and a master's degree from the University...

Jul 17, 2019

North English- Larry Wayne Harris was born June 12, 1928 in North English, Iowa, the son of Wayne and Helen (Troutman) Harris. He attended Millersburg High School and served in the United States Navy. On September 3, 1949 Larry was united in marriage to Helen Joan Churchill in North English. He was a life long farmer and resident of the...

Jul 16, 2019

Dale Eugene Hawkins, age 83, of Brooklyn, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at his home. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 19, 2019 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Brooklyn, with Father Ross Epping officiating. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery, Brooklyn with military honors. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Kloster Funeral Home,...