Vito Safina
Sep 5, 2025
Parnell-Vito Safina was born April 30, 1950, in Trapani, Sicily, the son of Anthony and Elizabeth (D’Angelo) Safina. When Vito was 8 years old his family came to the United States. He graduated from William E. Grady Vocational High School in New York. He then joined the United States Navy serving from June of 1969 until 1989. While Vito was...
Harold William Pitz
Sep 4, 2025
Amana-Harold William Pitz, 85, died on September 4, 2025, at Colonial Manor in Amana, Iowa.
Harold was born February 24, 1940, to Raymond Carl and Erna Sophia Reihmann Pitz. He graduated from Amana High School in 1958 with distinction: class valedictorian, National Honor Society, editor of the high school yearbook (Die Posaune) and newspaper. Harold attended the University of Iowa where...
Freda S. (Mast) Miller
Sep 4, 2025
Freda S. (Mast) Miller was born November 4, 1946, near Kalona, IA, the daughter of Sam D. And Katie (Gingerich) Mast. In her youth she was baptized and became a member of the Old Order Amish Church, where she was a faithful member at the time of her death. She died peacefully at her home in rural Kalona on September...
Ray Sieren
Sep 3, 2025
KEOTA-Raymond “Ray” Michael Sieren, 86, passed away on September 3, 2025 in Washington, Iowa.
He was born July 14, 1939, on the family farm near Keota to Carl and Carmelita (Clarahan) Sieren. He graduated from Keota High School with the Class of 1957. Ray found his forever when he knocked on the door of Judy Gent, and the two were married...
Philip Otto Weiss
Sep 1, 2025
Marengo-Philip Weiss was born on May 9, 1941, in Sumner, Iowa, the son of Rev. Edmund and Edna (Ropte) Weiss. He was raised in rural Victor, attended Parochial School, and graduated from HLV High School. Following high school, Phil moved to St. Louis to attend Rankin Trade School.
On September 7, 1963, he was united in marriage to Janice Kay Schumacher...
Lana Hochstedler
Sep 1, 2025
Lana Lee Hochstedler, 83, of Kalona passed away Monday, September 1st, 2025 at Pleasantview Home in Kalona.
Lana was born May 28th, 1942 in Moline, Illinois, she was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Myrna (Hughes) Hartz of Port Byron, Illinois and her husband Kenneth Hochstedler. She was married to William R. Woodburn on July 3, 1963 and together...
Merle Yaley
Aug 31, 2025
Merle Yaley, 98, of Mount Pleasant died Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Park Place Elder Living.
Merle was born September 1, 1926, in Lee County, Iowa, the son of Eugene and Edith (Blint) Yaley. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1944. On February 10, 1950, Merle was united in marriage to Hazel Mowrey in Nashville, Tennessee. They made their...
Charles W. Gotsch
Aug 27, 2025
Charles “Charlie” W. Gotsch, 67, of Mount Pleasant, died unexpectedly Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at the Henry County Health Center.
Charlie was born November 28, 1957, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Edward and Evelyn (Wohlgemuth) Smith. He graduated from Carrollton, Missouri High School in 1976 and attended Northwest Missouri State. On June 21, 1980, Charlie married Laurie Anderson in...
Norma Faye Kolosik
Aug 24, 2025
North English - Norma Faye (Smith) Kolosik was born on November 7, 1928, in rural Iowa County, Iowa, the daughter of Sidney Ellis and Florence Fern (Barker) Smith. She graduated from Millersburg High School in 1946. Norma attended Iowa State Teacher’s College for a summer semester and taught in country school for a short time. On May 28, 1947, Norma...
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
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
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
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...
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....
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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