OBITUARIES

Patricia Ann Anderson

Patricia Ann Anderson

Jun 25, 2025

Kalona-Patricia (Pat) Ann Anderson was born December 28, 1938, in Elgin, Iowa. The daughter of David Norris and Florence (Goff) Capper. She graduated from Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls. Pat was united in marriage to Tracy E. Anderson on August 30, 1959. She was a teacher for more than 40 years at the Kalona Elementary. Pat also was...

Jerolee Stout

Jerolee Stout

Aug 20, 2025

Jerolee Stout, 82, of Homestead, formerly of New Sharon, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Briarwood Healthcare Center in Iowa City.Jerolee was born November 2, 1942, the daughter of Charles “Jerry” and Marjorie (Bair) McArtor. She graduated from North Mahaska High School. Jerolee was united in marriage to Marvin LeRoy Stout on June 10, 1959 in New Sharon....

Norma Faye Kolosik

Norma Faye Kolosik

Aug 24, 2025

North English- Norma Faye Kolosik died on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at the English Valley Care Center in North English, at the age of 96 years. Funeral services will be held 10:30 am on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the North English Christian Church. Burial will follow in the North English Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday, from 5-7 pm...

Eugene (Gene) Elmer Portz

Eugene (Gene) Elmer Portz

Aug 22, 2025

Marengo-Eugene E. Portz was born October 19, 1941, in Davenport, Iowa, the son of Edward and Carmalita (Kirk) Portz. Gene graduated from Andrew High School with the class of 1959. He then entered the United States Army and served his country from 1959 to 1962 to receive an honorable discharge. Gene was united in marriage to Leanne Kay Spacek on...

Mark Wayne Wofford

Mark Wayne Wofford

Aug 21, 2025

Mark Wayne Wofford, age 67, of North English, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at his home surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren. Mark was born March 13, 1958, in Roswell, New Mexico, the son of Durwood and Geraldine (Kinzie) Wofford. He graduated from Manzano High School in New Mexico. Mark received...

Brian Frisbie

Brian Frisbie

Aug 20, 2025

MUSCATINE-Brian Frisbie, age 56, of Muscatine, died Wednesday, August 20, 2025, in Marshalltown, the result of an automobile accident.

Brian was born August 31, 1968, in St. Joseph, Missouri, the son of Russell and Miora (Bell) Frisbie. He graduated from Muscatine High School and the University of Northern Iowa, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance. Brian served in the United States...

Sierra Dawn Felling

Sierra Dawn Felling

Aug 20, 2025

Coralville-Sierra Dawn Felling was born January 3,1998 in Keosauqua, Iowa, the daughter of Lynettia Overhulser. Sierra graduated from Iowa Valley High School in 2016. She grew up in the Keokuk area, moved to Marengo, and spent the past five years in Coralville. Sierra worked in the retail industry and was a social media influencer. Sierra enjoyed dancing, ice skating, and...

Becky Calhoun

Becky Calhoun

Aug 20, 2025

Becky Sue Calhoun, 69, of Mount Pleasant, died Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Becky was born May 8, 1956, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, the daughter of Russell and Eleanor (Breuer) Rawlings. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1974. On April 7, 1979, Becky was united in marriage to Dale Calhoun at the...

George Raymond Miller

George Raymond Miller

Aug 19, 2025

Williamsburg- George Raymond Miller was born March 15, 1934, in Iowa County, Iowa, the son of Leslie and Edna (Wyant) Miller. He graduated from Conroy Consolidated school in 1951. In 1954, he entered the US Army and served until 1961. On October 17, 1959, George was united in marriage to Elizabeth Ann Hutton in Sigourney, Iowa. After their marriage, they...

William "Bill" Yoder

William "Bill" Yoder

Aug 18, 2025

Amana-William “Bill” Dean Yoder was born February 29, 1956, in Kalona, Iowa, the 6th son of Dale and Lois (Fisher) Yoder. He graduated from Iowa Mennonite School in 1974 and attended Kirkwood Community College with an architectural design degree. He worked various construction jobs before beginning Ramsey Creek Woodworks with his childhood friend Lynn Hostetler. They built a thriving, successful...

Madora "Mickey" Kubik

Madora "Mickey" Kubik

Aug 18, 2025

Williamsburg-Madora (Glandorf) Kubik was born June 18, 1931, in Williamsburg, Iowa. The daughter of Martin and Esther (Wardenburg) Glandorf. She attended Immanuel Lutheran School. Madora was united in marriage to Joseph Kubik in 1953. To this union they were blessed with five children. They later divorced. Madora worked at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL as a Registered Nurse...

Mary Edna Graber

Mary Edna Graber

Aug 15, 2025

Mary Edna (Miller) Graber was born on December 12, 1952, in Pryor, OK, to Crist and Clara (Troyer) Miller.

She accepted Christ as her Savior and Lord in her youth and was a faithful follower of our Lord Jesus Christ.

On July 30, 1975, she was united in marriage to Alvin Graber. They shared 50 years and 16 days together.

Mary Edna peacefully...

Trygve Gerald Oydgard

Trygve Gerald Oydgard

Aug 8, 2025

Marengo-Trygve Gerald (Jerry) Oydgard was born March 23, 1938 in the Norwegian American Hospital in Brooklyn, N.Y. He was the son of Trygve and Randi Oydgard. He passed away at home August 8, 2025 at the age of 87 years.

He was married to Susan Davis, OD November 19, 1977 at the United Methodist Church in Newton, Iowa. Jerry's first 10...

Barbara Disterhoft

Barbara Disterhoft

Aug 6, 2025

Barbara Disterhoft passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 6, 2025 after a recent cancer diagnosis. Born on February 13, 1944, Barbara lived a full and vibrant life, touching the hearts of many through her warmth, generosity, and unwavering spirit.

Barbara was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Conroy, Iowa, where her lifelong faith was first nurtured. She...

Joanna Lynn Binney

Joanna Lynn Binney

Aug 5, 2025

Amana-Joanna Lynn Binney was born June 22, 1961, in Colorado, the daughter of William “Bill” and Jeanette “Jean” (Franke) Hemphill. Joanna made Amana, Iowa her home in 1998. Joanna met her significant other Terry Vermace in 2002. Joanna was a stay at home mom for many years, working part-time at various places and then was employed at the Amana Meat...

Della Marie Appel

Della Marie Appel

Aug 4, 2025

Della Marie Appel, 94, of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 4, 2025, at her residence at Covenant Living at Inverness in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Della was born on June 29, 1931, in Lytton, Iowa, the daughter of Victor and Helene (Rohr) Schultz. After graduating from Lytton Community School, she attended Iowa State Teachers College and...

Berna Ann Waterhouse

Berna Ann Waterhouse

Aug 1, 2025

Berna Ann Waterhouse, 80, formerly of Keota, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2025, at her home in Halcyon House in Washington, Iowa.

Born April 9, 1945, to Bernard W. And Opal L. (Robertson) Hahn in Washington, Iowa, Berna graduated from Keota High School in 1963. On October 25, 1963, she was united in marriage to James Lee Waterhouse in...

Coleen McArtor

Coleen McArtor

Aug 1, 2025

Williamsburg-Coleen McArtor was born August 9, 1943, in Sigourney, Iowa. She was the fourth child of seven born to Rolland and Dorothy (Bowman) Miller and was raised on the family farm near Webster, Iowa. She graduated from English Valley High School in North English and attended the University of Iowa School of Cosmetology. Coleen was united in marriage to Larry...

James (Jim) Gorsch

James (Jim) Gorsch

Jul 29, 2025

Marengo-James “Jim” Orlen Gorsch was born May 3, 1955, in Marengo, Iowa, the son of Lloyd “Bud” and Edith (Hughes) Gorsch. He graduated from Iowa Valley High School. Jim was united in marriage to Linda Newton. They were blessed with two daughters, Jamie and Tina, before later divorcing. Jim then found his best friend, Lori Sykes on October 10, 1991...

Patricia Ann Nielsen

Patricia Ann Nielsen

Jul 28, 2025

Marengo-Patricia Ann Nielsen was born December 8, 1958, in Independence, Iowa, the daughter of Billy and Madonna (Kerkove) Coulter. She graduated from Independence High School in 1977. Patricia was united in marriage to Bill Nielsen on May 4, 1979 in Independence. Together they have made Marengo their home. Patricia has worked in food service and customer service. Patricia enjoyed golfing,...