OBITUARIES

Nov 12, 2019

Beatrice Kay Strief, age 76, of Marengo, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019 in her home. Memorial service: 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 16, 2019, Vinton Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness, 307 North K Avenue, Vinton, Iowa, with Tim Hainey officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the Hall. A memorial fund has been...

Nov 12, 2019

Though her first name was officially Elizabeth, she was Kay to everyone she knew. This was, as she would explain, a trend at the time she was born -- for parents to call kids by their middle name. She could, and did, cite examples. Kay died peacefully, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Mercy Hospice in Iowa...

Nov 12, 2019

North English- William "Bill" Edward Bermel was born November 14, 1935 in Muscatine, Iowa the son of Clarence Edward and Isabelle Bernice (McElroy) Bermel. He attended country and catholic schools before graduating from Muscatine High School. On February 4, 1956 Bill was united in marriage to Vera Jean Posten, to this union they were blessed with three children. Bill was...

Nov 11, 2019

WELLMAN - Lois Eileen Plank was born April 26, 1954 in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Perry M. and Mabel (Miller) Bontrager. She graduated from Iowa Mennonite School in 1972 and attended Rosedale Bible Institute. On February 1, 1975 Lois was united in marriage to Marc Plank at the East Union Mennonite Church in rural Kalona. They lived in...

Nov 9, 2019

Linda I. Hourihan, 73, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 9, 2019, at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. According to her wishes, Mrs. Hourihan has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, November 15, 2019, at Salem Friends Church with Pastor Diego Chuyma officiating. Inurnment will be in Salem South...

Nov 9, 2019

WELLMAN-Howard B. "Hoddy" Durian, age 92, of Wellman, died Saturday, November 9, 2019, at Brown Deer Place in Coralville. Hoddy was born February 2, 1927, in Wellman, the son of Charles and Kathryn Durian. He graduated from Wellman High School. Hoddy was a WWII Veteran serving in the United States Navy. On June 9, 1949, he was united in marriage...

Nov 8, 2019

Bill F. Rauenbuehler, 60, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019, at Hospice House in West Burlington, IA, following a battle with cancer. Friends may sign the register, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel on Monday, November 11, 2019, after 12 noon. The family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening at the Memorial Chapel. A...

Nov 8, 2019

Dennis K. Swift, 73, of Salem, IA, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019, at the VA Hospital in Iowa City, IA. Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Friday, November 15, 2019, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday,...

Nov 7, 2019

South English- Marilyn Elizabeth Coffman was born on January 1, 1936, in Quinter, KS, the daughter of Milo and Pearl Jamison Metsker. She graduated from Alameda High School in Lakewood, CO in 1953 and from McPherson College in McPherson, KS in 1957, where she met her husband, Paul Coffman of South English, Iowa. Marilyn and Paul were married on July...

Nov 6, 2019

KALONA - Elva Irene Miller was born August 6, 1930, in rural Kalona, Iowa, the daughter of Omar and Laura Miller. She did quilting, sewing, baby sitting and volunteered at the Crowded Closet. Elva was a faithful member of the Fairview Mennonite Church. Elva passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at the Pleasantview Home in Kalona at the age...

Nov 5, 2019

Lucile Lines, age 99 of Brooklyn, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Brooklyn Community Estate. Per the family’s wishes a private Graveside Service will take place in the Spring of 2020. A memorial fund has been established in Lucile’s name. Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn is assisting the family with arrangements.

Lucile is survived by her daughters...

Nov 5, 2019

Kalona - Raymond LaVerne Reschly, age 87 of Kalona, died Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at the Iowa City Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Iowa City. Raymond was born August 10, 1932 near Crawfordsville, Iowa, the son of Harry and Fannie (Conrad) Reschly. He received his education at the Crawfordsville School, graduating in 1950. He completed 1W service in Chicago...

Nov 4, 2019

KEOTA-Thomas B. Mills, age 98, of Keota, died Monday, November 4, 2019, at the Washington County Hospital. Tom was born December 31, 1920, in Bushnell, Illinois, to Tom and Alice (Bayliss) Mills. When Tom was six the family moved to North Dakota until 1930, when they moved to Keota. He graduated from Keota High School then served in the Air...

Nov 3, 2019

IOWA CITY - Mary Alta Hochstedler was born August 11, 1921, in Mark Center, Ohio, the daughter of Valentine and Elizabeth (Bontrager) Yoder. On January 6, 1951 she was united in marriage to Paul H. Hochstedler in LaGrange County Indiana. They farmed and did mission work in Indiana, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Belize, Arkansas, and Missouri before retiring to Kalona in 2008....

Nov 2, 2019

Williamsburg- Lydia Louise Schirmer was born November 1, 1984 in Iowa City, Iowa. The daughter of Tony and Jean (Buser) Schirmer. She graduated from Williamsburg High School in 2003. Lydia has worked for the Handimart and now Casey's as a manager for 16 years. She truly enjoyed her job and greeting people. Lydia also enjoyed spending time with her daughter...

Nov 2, 2019

Doris L. Reida, age 89 of Malcom, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Saturday, November 2, 2019.    A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn, from 3:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Friday November 8, 2019. Inurnment will take place in the Spring of 2020.  Memorials may be...

Nov 1, 2019

Daryl S. Dyer, age 96 of Grinnell, formerly of Brooklyn, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2019 at St. Francis Manor in Grinnell. Memorial Services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Madison Church of Christ, rural Brooklyn, with military honors. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time. In lieu...

Oct 31, 2019

Caroline Louise Trumpold, age 87, of Middle Amana, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Colonial Manor, in Amana. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Middle Amana Church with Elder Emilie Hoppe officiating. Burial will be in the Middle Amana Cemetery, Middle Amana. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, November 5, 2019...

Oct 31, 2019

Brenda Lee Palof, age 61, of Amana, entered into heaven surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, October 31, 2019. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 4, 2019 at the Middle Amana Church, Middle Amana, with Elder Kristie Yoder officiating. Burial will be in the Amana Cemetery. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m., Sunday,...

Oct 30, 2019

SIGOURNEY-Alvin Weber, age 90, of Sigourney, died Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City. Alvin A. Weber was born May 30, 1929, near Talleyrand, Iowa, the son of John C. and Clara (Buch) Weber and received his education at Ss. Peter and Paul school and Porter country school. On August 6, 1951, he married Lois...