Lois M. Berry
Jan 19, 2026
Williamsburg- Lois Marie Berry passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar rapids at the age of 92 years old.
A full obituary is to follow.
Services will be at a late date. Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Williamsburg is caring for Lois and her family.
Donald Dean Wille
Jan 19, 2026
Williamsburg-Donald Dean Wille was born on the family farm June 23, 1934, in York Township, Iowa County, Iowa. The son of Adolf and Minnie (Wardenburg) Wille. He attended Immanuel Lutheran School. Donald was united in marriage to Delaine Lorenz on May 30, 1954 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. He was a life long farmer, farming the home place until he retired...
Kenneth Swartzendruber
Jan 18, 2026
Kenneth Duane Swartzendruber, a long-time resident of Jacksonville Beach, Florida, passed away on Sunday the 18th of January, 2026, at Fleet Landing Nursing Home in Atlantic Beach, Florida.
Funeral arrangements are pending with Powell Funeral Home in Wellman.
A full obituary will be coming soon.
Jane McCartney
Jan 18, 2026
North English- Ada Jane McCartney died on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Crestview Specialty Care in West Branch, at the age of 83 years.
Funeral Services will be 1:00 pm on Monday, January 26, 2026, at the Powell Funeral Home in North English. Burial will follow at the North English Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday from 11:00 until service time...
Colleen Clara Shaull
Jan 18, 2026
Williamsburg- Colleen Clara Shaull was born June 11, 1953, in Williamsburg, the daughter of Raymond and Loretta (Gray) Murphy. She graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1971. Colleen worked in the accounting department and then house department at the University of Iowa from 1979 until retiring in 2019. On December 28, 1974, Colleen was united in marriage to Larry John...
Gary Lewis Ruegsegger
Jan 18, 2026
Williamsburg- Gary Lewis Ruegsegger was born October 28, 1950, in Sigourney, Iowa, the son of Ivan Duane and Marie Jean (Meyer) Ruegsegger. He attended Pilot Grove Country School, West of Williamsburg. He worked with REA in Conroy for many years. Gary attended St. Paul Lutheran Church in Williamsburg and participated in the Special Olympics. He enjoyed tractors, reading, writing in...
Michael "Mike" Bower
Jan 15, 2026
Iowa City- Michael “Mike” Bower, age 56, of Iowa City, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Chatham Oaks in Iowa City.
Mike was born February 23, 1969, in Washington, Iowa, the son of Charles and Mariellen (Sieren) Bower. He grew up in the Kinross area and graduated from English Valleys High School. Mike worked as a drywall finisher for Ronnie...
Allen Albert Kemp Jr
Jan 9, 2026
Parnell- Allen Albert Kemp Jr. was born December 13, 1959, in Clinton, Iowa. He was a son of Allen Albert & Ramona Pauline (Daehler) Kemp Sr. He attended Williamsburg High School. Al was a dump truck driver for many years for various companies. He enjoyed fishing, the outdoors, riding motorcycles, spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. He never knew...
Robin Lawrence Russell
Jan 8, 2026
North English-Robin Lawrence Russell was born April 10, 1957, in Salina, Kansas. The son of Coy and Myrna (Johnston) Russell. Robin serviced in the United States Navy. He worked as a Boat Captain for a number of years before going to work for LL Pelling. He enjoyed fishing and his dogs. He was a skilled welder. Robin died Thursday, January...
Tracy Jones
Jan 7, 2026
PARNELL-Tracy Jones, age 65, of rural Parnell, died Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
Tracy was born September 9, 1960, in Iowa City, the daughter of George and Harriet (Berg) Fry. She graduated from Mid- Prairie High School and attended the University of Iowa for two years. On July 9, 1983, she married Kenton Jones in...
Ethel Lucille Doehrmann
Jan 7, 2026
Williamsburg- Ethel Lucille Doehrmann was born May 25, 1953, in Washington, Iowa, the daughter of Raymond and Marie Anna (Luers) Britten. She graduated from Williamsburg High School, and attended Iowa State University and the University Of Iowa. On June 23, 1972, Ethel was united in marriage to Gordon Doehrmann, at St. Paul Lutheran Church. She worked retail for many years...
Cheryl Ramer
Jan 5, 2026
PARNELL-Cheryl Jean Miller Ramer was born April 2, 1953 in Bedford Heights, OH, the daughter of Paul and Edna (Guth) Miller, crediting them with instilling values of faith and ethics. As the oldest of 5 siblings, she was often depended on for child-care at a young age partly due to her mother’s struggle with mental illness. During these years Cheryl...
Don Sanchez
Jan 4, 2026
DES MOINES-Don Edward Sanchez, age 73, of Des Moines, died Sunday, January 4, 2026, at his home.
Don was born January 29, 1952, in Ottumwa, the son of Don F. and Norma (Liggett) Sanchez. He graduated from Pekin High School in 1970 and attended Indian Hills Community College. Don lived in Florida and Texas before moving to Des Moines about 20...
Tressa May Slaubaugh
Jan 4, 2026
Williamsburg- Tressa May Slaubaugh was born February 15, 1940, near North English, Iowa. She was a twin daughter of Raymond and Dorothy (Snare) Cobb. She attended school in Kinross and later graduated from North English High School. Later on she attended Kirkwood Community College and graduated with her degree in nursing. She worked as a nurse for many years at...
Robert Mowry
Jan 4, 2026
Robert A Mowry, 91, passed away peacefully on Jan 4, 2026 from a longtime illness surrounded by his family. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am, Thursday, January 8, 2026 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Williamsburg, Iowa. A Rosary will be recited at 3:30 pm with visitation to follow until 7:00 pm, Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Powell Funeral Home...
Janis Hinrichs
Jan 4, 2026
Marengo- Janis Carolyn Paulson was born on Sunday April 7, 1929, in Albert Lea Minnesota to Ruben & Hattie (Halverson) Paulson. Her father owned several banks which began to fail during the Depression. His health also began to fail, so his friends, the Mayo brothers, convinced him to find another line of work. Losing much of their wealth & possessions,...
Virgil Albert Goodman
Jan 2, 2026
Virgil Albert Goodman was born at the family home outside of Millersburg, Iowa on February 23, 1943. He attended school there as well and lived on the farm all his life.
Virgil found joy in the simple rhythms of farm life and often said it was “time to go see his girls” when heading out to milk the cows. After retiring...
Sandra L. Brecht
Jan 1, 2026
Marengo- Sandra L. Brecht was born June 15, 1940, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Lester and Margaret (Mackey) Cach. She graduated from Jefferson Highschool in 1958. She was united in marriage to Ronald Brecht Sr. on August 1, 1959, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. Sandra enjoyed spending time with her family, baking pies and cookies, playing...
Joel Krause
Dec 31, 2025
RICHLAND-Joel Krause, age 70, of Richland, died Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at his home.
Joel was born March 31, 1955, in Buena Park, California, the son of Robert and Joeleen (Paxson) Krause. He graduated from North High School and served in the United States Marine Corps. Joel lived in California and Arizona before moving to Keota in 1984. He then moved...
Norman Bontrager
Dec 31, 2025
Kalona-Norman T. Bontrager was born March 24, 1937, on his family farm west of Kalona, Iowa. He was the only son of Tobe and Lydia (Glick) Bontrager. He disliked studies but enjoyed building friendships at Snake Hollow School. Norman was happily married to Ruth Ann Gingerich for 67 years and 10 days. Their marriage began on December 21, 1958, at...
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