OBITUARIES

Apr 14, 2019

Keota- Donald Joseph Hahn was born March 5, 1929 in Keota, Iowa the son of Peter Paul "P.P." & Catherine Mary (Pollmiller) Hahn. He graduated from Keota High School and served as a Sgt in the US Air Force during the Korean War. On May 29, 1954 Don was united in marriage to Vada Ruth Guy in Keota. Except for...

Apr 11, 2019

KALONA - Bedonna Lee Bachmann was born August 16, 1936 in Gilman City, Missouri, the daughter of Robert and Vyda (Real) Gutshall. She graduated from Gilman City High School and attended Southwest Missouri Baptist College and Northeast Missouri Teachers College. On November 30, 1957 she was united in marriage to Fred Bachmann in Gilman City, Missouri. They lived in Kirksville...

Apr 9, 2019

Evelyn Mae Bunn, age 82, of Grinnell, died Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in her home after a short illness. Family will receive friends Sunday, April 14, 2019, at Kloster Funeral Home in Brooklyn, Iowa, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m., with the service starting at 2 p.m. Burial will be at the Brooklyn Cemetery. Memorials may be contributed to...

Apr 9, 2019

KALONA - David Allen Zahradnek was born October 4, 1956 in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Lyle "Hoot" and Phyllis (Spenner) Zahradnek. He graduated from Mid-Prairie High School in 1974. On September 21, 1975 Dave was united in marriage to Debra Hobbs, she passed away on February 10, 2005. Dave was united in marriage to Claudine Miller in 2006...

Apr 9, 2019

WELLMAN - Elizabeth Gappi Colorado was born July 2, 1961, in Ilocos Norte, Philippines the daughter of Juanito and Juanita (Pudiquet) Gappi. She graduated from PUP High School and FEATI University with a Bachelor of Science in Geodetic Engineering. She worked as Engineer in the Mines Bureau and Precious Metals Mining Company in the Philippines. On June 24, 1987, Elizabeth...

Apr 6, 2019

Ronald G. VonLienen, age 80, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. There will be a private family graveside service at a later date. Visitation: 4-7 p.m., Thursday April 11, 2019 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. A memorial fund has been established.

Ronnie is survived by his wife, Karen;...

Apr 5, 2019

WEST CHESTER - Marilyn Ilene Wasson was born January 6, 1930 in Wellman, Iowa, the daughter of John and Maude (Whetstine) Butterbaugh. On May 26, 1947 she was united in marriage to Leonard Wasson in Iowa City. They lived in the Wellman, Kalona and West Chester communities. She worked for Maple Crest and the Washington West Motel in housekeeping. She...

Apr 5, 2019

Lynette Freeman Townsend, age 78, of Marengo, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019 at the UIHC Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 11, 2019, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Marengo, with Father David Wilkening officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Marengo. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo....

Apr 4, 2019

Eugene Henry Witte of Williamsburg, died Thursday, April 4, 2019 at the age of 87. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 8, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Conroy with Pastor Gary Sears officiating. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Conroy. Burial will be in the Trinity...

Apr 4, 2019

North English- Eugene (Gene) Hall Denison died April 4, 2019 at the English Valley Care Center in North English, after a long battle with cancer. He was born April 18, 1935 to Earl & Maud (Hall) Denison near North English, Iowa. Gene attended Hinkletown School from K-3rd grades. When the family moved to North English in 1944, he attended the...

Apr 2, 2019

KEOTA-Leon Vogel, age 95, of Keota, died Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at his home. Leon was born March 2, 1924, in rural Harper, to Z. Victor and Clara (Horras) Vogel and graduated from Keota High School. He served in the United States Army during World War II. On September 8, 1948, he married Rita Weber at Ss. Peter and Paul...

Mar 30, 2019

Mar 27, 2019

HARPER-Ronald Merz, age 80, of Harper, died Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at his home. Ron was born November 22, 1938, near Harper, to Richard and Margaret (Sondag) Merz and graduated from St. Elizabeth High School. He served in the Army Reserves for four years. On August 1, 1975, he married Carolyn Sue McFarlan at the What Cheer United Methodist Church....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...