Nedra Maxine Dhondt
Mar 26, 2019
Parnell- Nedra Maxine Dhondt was born November 25, 1929 near North English, Iowa the daughter of Otis Henry & Pearl Agnes ( Polton) Claypool. She attended school in Parnell and Williamsburg. On January 9, 1948 Nedra was united in marriage to Marvin James Dhondt at the St. Paul United Methodist Parsonage in Cedar Falls. She worked for Owen's Brush, University...
Leslie Ann Renner
Mar 26, 2019
Leslie Ann Adams Renner was born September 30, 1959 in Iowa City, Iowa the daughter of Dr. Richard and Nancy Powell Adams. She grew up in Des Moines, Iowa and graduated from Lincoln High School. Leslie attended Simpson College in Indianola. In 2004, Leslie married Kevin Renner. They made their home in Norwalk. Leslie loved being with her horses, dogs...
Burnita Hammes
Mar 24, 2019
SIGOURNEY-Burnita Hammes, age 95, of Sigourney, died Sunday, March 24, 2019, at Solon Assisted Living. Burnita was born September 22, 1923, in Harper, to John and Anne (Heininger) Besser. She graduated from St. Elizabeth High School and received her R.N. at St. Francis Nursing School in Bloomington, Illinois. Burnita served in the U.S. Army as a nurse during World War...
Penny M. Hardersen
Mar 24, 2019
Penny M. Hardersen, age 56, of Marengo, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019, surrounded by her loving family, after a long courageous battle with MS. Funeral service: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 28, 2019 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo with Rev. Andrew Gray officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery. Visitation: 4-7 p.m., Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at...
Randy G. Miller
Mar 23, 2019
SIGOURNEY-Randy G. Miller, age 64, of Sigourney, died Saturday, March 23, 2019, at his home. Randy was born December 1, 1954, in Charlotte, Michigan, to Ervin J. and Jennis (Hershberger) Miller. His family moved to rural Frytown when he was two. He graduated from Mid Prairie High School. On August 24, 1974 he married Jody Goodwin at the East Union...
Bobby H Stump
Mar 22, 2019
Bobby H Stump, 90, went peacefully to his Lord on March 22, 2019. Bob donated his body to University of Iowa Deeded Body Program. Bob was born July 28, 1928 in Monroe County, Iowa to Harry Melville and Ida Mae (Lucas) Stump. He attended school in Albia, Conrad-Grundy Center, and Danville. Bob left school after his sophomore year and later...
Deloris Ann Doehrmann
Mar 20, 2019
Williamsburg-Deloris Ann Doehrmann was born August 31, 1937 in Williamsburg, Iowa to Orlo Kenneth and Pauline Sophie (Teggatz) Collingwood. She was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Millersburg in September 1938 and confirmed in June 1952. She attended Row's Hill country school and graduated from Millersburg High School in 1956. Deloris was united in marriage to Raymond Gilbert Doehrmann on...
Elizabeth M. Schmidt
Mar 20, 2019
Elizabeth (Bette) M. Schmidt, age 101, of Ormond Beach, Florida, formerly of Conroy passed away, Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Funeral service: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 30, 2019, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, with Pastor Gary Sears officiating. Burial will be in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Conroy, Iowa. Visitation: 10:00 a.m., until service time, Saturday, March 30, 2019, at Kloster...
Jerry Lee Coblentz
Mar 20, 2019
KALONA - Jerry Lee Coblentz was born October 21, 1941, in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Mose and Lizzie (Bontrager) Coblentz. On October 15, 1961 he was united in marriage to Lena Ruth Nissley at the Fairview Mennonite Church. He farmed for many years and also worked at the University of Iowa Hospital in the supply room, and at...
Mandy Ann Shetler
Mar 20, 2019
KALONA - Mandy Ann Shetler was born November 24, 1943, in Kalona, Iowa, the daughter of Daniel and Lovina (Hochstetler) Shetler. She has lived in the Kalona community all of her life. Mandy was a member of the Kalona Community Amish Church. She worked at the Wayside Inn, Pleasantview Home and the Kalona News. Mandy passed away on Wednesday, March...
Eileen Spratt Grooms
Mar 20, 2019
Eileen Spratt Grooms was born in Cosgrove, Iowa on April 17, 1925 daughter of William and Barbara (Tomash) Quinlan and passed peacefully on March 20, 2019 in Boulder, Colorado at the age of 93. "You know, I'm in pretty good shape for the shape I'm in". This was Eileen's favorite saying in her later years. Determination, faith, and perseverance defined...
Orlo B McArtor
Mar 18, 2019
KALONA - Orlo B. McArtor was born November 19, 1929, in South English, Iowa, the son of LeRoy and Cora (King) McArtor. He served his country in the United States Navy from 1948 - 1952 during the Korean War. Orlo lived in the Wellman community for many years where he owned and operated an auto body repair shop. He enjoyed...
Elvina Laura Petersen
Mar 17, 2019
Williamsburg- Elvina Laura Petersen, 94, of Williamsburg, Iowa went peacefully to her Lord on March 17, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 19, from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Williamsburg. Funeral service will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church on March 20 at 10:30 a.m. Graveside services will be...
Bruce And Virginia Petrzelka
Mar 15, 2019
Bruce Alan Petrzelka and Virginia Kae Petrzelka left their earthly home to spend eternity with their Savior after a motorcycle accident in Sarasota County, FL on March 15, 2019. Visitation will be on Friday, March 22, 2019, from 4-8 PM, at Cedar Hills Community Church, 6455 E Ave NW, Cedar Rapids, IA. The funeral service will be on Saturday,...
Jean Susan Shima
Mar 15, 2019
Jean Susan Shima, age 57 of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Marengo, Iowa passed away Friday evening, March 15, 2019 at ManorCare in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Mass: 10:30 A.M. Thursday, March 21, 2019, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Marengo with Fr. David Wilkening officiating. Burial: Calvary Cemetery, Marengo. The family will receive friends from 9:30-10:30 Thursday at the church, prior to...
Marcella L. Snakenberg
Mar 15, 2019
HARPER-Marcella L. Snakenberg, age 95, of Harper, died Friday, March 15, 2019, at Manor House Care Center in Sigourney. Marcella was born February 28, 1924, in Harper, to Anton and Anna (Schulte) Herman and graduated from St. Elizabeth High School. On April 27, 1948, she married John Snakenberg in Harper. He passed away on December 16, 1979. The couple lived...
Thelma Marie Gragg
Mar 14, 2019
Williamsburg- Thelma Marie Gragg was born November 9, 1946 in Colorado Springs, CO the daughter of Andrew and Dora (Kempf) Snyder. She graduated in 1964 from Wasson High School in Colorado Springs. Thelma was united in marriage to David LeRoy Gragg in June 1964, they were blessed with two sons. They later divorced. Thelma has lived in Williamsburg since 1969....
William Fredrick Ludwig
Mar 14, 2019
Millersburg- William Fredrick Ludwig was born February 4, 1957 in Dubuque, Iowa the son of Orville & Margurite (Stoffel) Ludwig. He attended Sacred Heart and Dubuque Hempstead High School. He served in the US Navy from 1976- 1996 where he taught engineering system repair to steam plants on the Navy ships. In 1999 he started working at the Veteran Affairs...
Ray Britt
Mar 13, 2019
SIGOURNEY-Maurice Ray Britt, Jr., age 59, of Sigourney, passed away at his home on March 13, 2019 after a long battle with health issues. Ray was born July 21, 1959, to Dorothy (Shore) Roberts, in Norwich, Connecticut. He later moved his family to Sigourney, Iowa, where he lived out his life. Ray spent most of his life driving semi across...
Esther See
Mar 13, 2019
KEOTA-Esther See, age 100, of Keota, died Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at Washington County Hospital in Washington. Esther was born July 1, 1918, in Keota, to Henry and Myrtle (Reighard) Trier and attended Keota High School. On October 21, 1938, she married Richard See in Lancaster, Missouri. A lifelong Keota resident, Esther worked at Gamble's for 24 years. She also...


