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Geraldine Widmer Kalona, formally of Wayland
Geraldine M. Widmer, 84, of Kalona, formerly of Wayland, died Friday, July 3, 2020 at the Pleasantview Home in Kalona. A memorial service will be held Monday, July 13, 2020 at 10:00 AM Sugar Creek Mennonite Church in Wayland, Iowa with Pastor Rachelle Luitjens officiating. Burial will follow at the Sugar Creek Cemetery. Social distancing guidelines will be enforced. A memorial fund has been established for Sugar Creek Cemetery Fund or Iowa City...
Geraldine M. Widmer, 84, of Kalona, formerly of Wayland, died Friday, July 3, 2020 at the Pleasantview Home in Kalona. A memorial service will be held Monday, July 13, 2020 at 10:00 AM Sugar...
Robert Beatty Mt. Pleasant
Robert L. Beatty, 90, of Mt. Pleasant, IA died Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Arbor Court in Mt. Pleasant.
A Celebration of Life will be 11:00 AM, Monday, June 22, 2020 at the pavilion east of the Old Threshers Grandstand in Mt. Pleasant. Two hours prior to the Celebration of Life, the Family will receive friends from 9:00-11:00 AM, at the pavilion. Burial will follow at the Forest Home cemetery. A Memorial Fund has been established for the First United Methodist Church and Hillcrest Family...
Robert L. Beatty, 90, of Mt. Pleasant, IA died Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Arbor Court in Mt. Pleasant.
A Celebration of Life will be 11:00 AM, Monday, June 22, 2020 at the pavilion east of the...
Chester Miller Riverside
Chester Miller, 86, of Riverside, Iowa, died Monday, May 25, 2020 following an eight-month battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 9:30 AM at the Merlyn Miller residence, 1104 Palm Avenue, Riverside with Minister Clayton Borntrager officiating. Burial will follow at the South Gingerich Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, May 25 from 3 – 8 PM and Tuesday from 1 – 7 PM at 1104 Palm Avenue, Riverside. Guidelines for social distancing set...
Chester Miller, 86, of Riverside, Iowa, died Monday, May 25, 2020 following an eight-month battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 9:30 AM at the Merlyn Miller...
Edwin Yoder Kalona
Edwin L. “Ed” Yoder, 91, of Kalona, died on May 19th, 2020 at Mercy Hospital Iowa City, at the age of 91 years and 1 day. A private family burial will be held Saturday, May 30, 2020 at the East Union Cemetery. A public drive through visitation will be held Saturday, May 30 from 1:30 – 2:30 PM at the East Union Mennonite Church carport.
Ed Yoder was born near Kalona on May 18th, 1929, to Jonas and Lena Yoder. He attended Evergreen School. He later earned his GED and...
Edwin L. “Ed” Yoder, 91, of Kalona, died on May 19th, 2020 at Mercy Hospital Iowa City, at the age of 91 years and 1 day. A private family burial will be held Saturday, May 30, 2020 at...
Kenneth Miller Wellman
Ken Miller passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on May 19, 2020 at the age of 62 years, after a courageous battle with cancer. A private celebration of life is being planned for a future time.
He was born on September 17, 1957, the son of Albert C. and Mary V. Miller. On September 17, 1977 he married Cheryl McDowell in Eagle Grove, IA. They made their home in Goldfield, IA. He was raised in Kalona, IA, and then spent a short time in the Marine Corps before being medically...
Ken Miller passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on May 19, 2020 at the age of 62 years, after a courageous battle with cancer. A private celebration of life is being planned for a...
Ruth Miller Washington
Ruth G. Miller, 96, of Washington died Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Halcyon House. Funeral services will be held 1:30 PM Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at the Bethel Church. Burial will follow at the Bethel Cemetery. A General memorial has been established. The Beatty-Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Ruth was born April 16, 1924 in Trenton, IA, the daughter of John and Ada (Hershey) Wagler. She was united into marriage to Victor Fay Miller on February 7, 1943 in Trenton, IA. She was a...
Ruth G. Miller, 96, of Washington died Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Halcyon House. Funeral services will be held 1:30 PM Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at the Bethel Church. Burial will follow at the Bethel...
Toban Zechin Mount Pleasant, Iowa
Toban Josiah Zechin lived in his mother's womb for 30 weeks and 4 days. On April 28, his nurse midwife discovered that Toban's very special heart had stopped. Toban entered this world on Friday, May 1, 2020 where his body was held in the loving arms of his parents, but his soul was already held in the loving arms of Jesus. Toban was diagnosed with Trisomy 18, a genetic disorder that caused many abnormalities from his head to his toes. God created his body in this unique way and the...
Toban Josiah Zechin lived in his mother's womb for 30 weeks and 4 days. On April 28, his nurse midwife discovered that Toban's very special heart had stopped. Toban entered this world on...
Donald "Don" Kerns Crawfordsville
Donald “Don” Wayne Kerns, 59, of Crawfordsville died Saturday, April 25th, 2020 surrounded by his family. Due to the state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will be having public services at a later date. In lue of flowers the family asks that donations be made to A.B.A.T.E. Of Iowa in Don’s name. The Beatty Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Don was born October 10th, 1960 in Oelwein, IA, the son of Grant...
Donald “Don” Wayne Kerns, 59, of Crawfordsville died Saturday, April 25th, 2020 surrounded by his family. Due to the state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19...
Agnes Whitlow Kalona
On April 17, 2020 Agnes Elizabeth (Quinn) Whitlow, 89, passed away at Pleasantview Home in Kalona, Iowa, losing her battle with dementia. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Lower Deer Creek Church or Iowa City Hospice.
Agnes was born on March 2, 1931 to the late Vera (Wolf) Quinn and Bernard Quinn at home in Lone Rock, Iowa. She was the oldest of seven children, five who survive her: Patricia Andrade, Allan, Rosemary Faber,...
On April 17, 2020 Agnes Elizabeth (Quinn) Whitlow, 89, passed away at Pleasantview Home in Kalona, Iowa, losing her battle with dementia. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. In...
Oleta Keifer Washington
Oleta M. Keifer, 98, of Washington, died Sunday April 12, 2020, at the Washington County Hospital. A graveside service will be held Saturday, July 25, 2020, at 10:30 AM at Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery in Richmond. A memorial fund has been established for Holy Trinity Catholic Church.
Oleta Mae (Boese) Keifer was born May 14, 1921 in Wayland, Iowa, the daughter of Samuel and Lela (Bain) Boese. She was united in marriage to Howard Keifer on August 10, 1940, in Palmyra, Missouri....
Oleta M. Keifer, 98, of Washington, died Sunday April 12, 2020, at the Washington County Hospital. A graveside service will be held Saturday, July 25, 2020, at 10:30 AM at Holy Trinity Catholic...
Dorothy Miller Kalona, formerly of Peoria, Illinois
Dorothy F. Miller, 89, of Kalona, formerly of Illinois, died Sunday, April 12, 2020 at the Pleasantview Home in Kalona from complications of Congestive Heart Failure. The family will hold a private service on Wednesday, April 15. Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will be having public services at a later time. A memorial fund has been established for the Pleasantview Home Building Fund, Hospice of Iowa City and...
Dorothy F. Miller, 89, of Kalona, formerly of Illinois, died Sunday, April 12, 2020 at the Pleasantview Home in Kalona from complications of Congestive Heart Failure. The family will...
David Taylor Washington, Iowa
David C Taylor died on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at Washington County Hospital in Washington, Iowa at the age of 72. Services are pending at this time.
Dave was born on August 1, 1947 in Des Moines, IA to Louis (Don) and Joyce Rice Taylor He graduated from Washington High School in 1965. After high school, Dave joined the U.S. Air Force, proudly serving his country. Following his time in the Air Force, he returned to Washington, going to work for McCleery Cummings Co until 2004. In his spare...
David C Taylor died on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at Washington County Hospital in Washington, Iowa at the age of 72. Services are pending at this time.
Dave was born on August 1, 1947 in Des Moines,...
Lenore Glassel Washington, Iowa
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday June 27, 2020 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton, IA.
(Lenore) Ellen Glassel, age 82, of Washington, passed away Friday, April 3rd, 2020, at Halcyon House Care Center in Washington, Iowa.
Private family graveside services will be held at Grafton Cemetery in Grafton, IA with Pastor Solveig Zamzow presiding. Beatty Funeral Home in Washington is assisting with arrangements. Memorials are designated to Hospice of Washington Co.
Ellen...
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday June 27, 2020 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Grafton, IA.
(Lenore) Ellen Glassel, age 82, of Washington, passed away Friday, April 3rd, 2020,...
Marie Redlinger Washington
Marie E. (Bombei) Redlinger, 99, of Washington, died Friday, March 27, 2020 at the Washington County Hospital. She has been cremated and the cremains will be buried at the St. Peter & Paul Cemetery in rural Keota at a later date.
Marie E. Redlinger was born January 18, 1921 in Talleyrand, Iowa, the daughter of Henry and Theresa (Ott) Bombei. She was united in marriage to Daryl Redlinger on August 17, 1946. Marie enjoyed dancing and playing cards.
Survivors include two daughters: Diane...
Marie E. (Bombei) Redlinger, 99, of Washington, died Friday, March 27, 2020 at the Washington County Hospital. She has been cremated and the cremains will be buried at the St. Peter & Paul...
Joe Martinez Kalona, Iowa
Joe Martinez Sr., husband of Maria Cano Martinez (deceased) and Donna Martinez (deceased) was born February 1, 1928 in Fort Worth, Texas the son of Roman and Xenofia (Martinez) Martinez where he lived until the death of his mother which prompted a move with his father to Chicago Illinois. Joe came to Iowa several times in the 1940’s as part of an organization run by the Mennonite church that gave inner city teenage boys the chance to spend two weeks in the country and fresh air...
Joe Martinez Sr., husband of Maria Cano Martinez (deceased) and Donna Martinez (deceased) was born February 1, 1928 in Fort Worth, Texas the son of Roman and Xenofia (Martinez) Martinez where he...
Wilma Gabriel Kalona, Iowa
A Celebration of Life for Wilma J. Gabriel, 93, of Kalona, formerly of Wellman, will be held Saturday, March 14, 2020, at 10:30 AM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona with Pastor Delmar Bontrager officiating. Burial will follow at the Sharon Hill Cemetery in Kalona. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Wilma Gabriel died Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at the Pleasantview Home in Kalona.
Wilma J. (Pitlick) Gabriel was born April 4, 1926, in...
A Celebration of Life for Wilma J. Gabriel, 93, of Kalona, formerly of Wellman, will be held Saturday, March 14, 2020, at 10:30 AM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona with Pastor...
Dorothy Moorer Washington, Iowa
Dorothy Gloria Dean Moorer, 71, of Washington died Tuesday, March 4, 2020 at the Iowa City Rehab and Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Monday, March 9, 2020 at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington. Visitation will be from 2:00-4:00 PM Sunday, March 8, 2020 at the Funeral Home. Dorothy’s body will be cremated after the service.
Dorothy Moorer was born April 25, 1948 in Ripley, Tennessee, the daughter of Johnny and Ora B. Moorer. Dorothy attended public...
Dorothy Gloria Dean Moorer, 71, of Washington died Tuesday, March 4, 2020 at the Iowa City Rehab and Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Monday, March 9, 2020 at the Beatty...
Arnold "Arnie" Smith Washington
Arnold “Arnie” Eugene Smith, 62, of Washington, IA died Monday, March 2, 2020 at Parkview home in Wayland.
A Celebration of Life service will be 10:30 AM Friday, March 6, 2020 at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington. The family encourages everyone attending to wear their favorite sports apparel. Visitation will be held from 12:00-7:00 PM with the family present from 4:00-7:00 PM Thursday, March 5, 2020 at the Funeral Home. Inurnment will be at the Elm Grove Cemetery. A memorial...
Arnold “Arnie” Eugene Smith, 62, of Washington, IA died Monday, March 2, 2020 at Parkview home in Wayland.
A Celebration of Life service will be 10:30 AM Friday, March 6, 2020 at the...
Lois Mellecker Hills, Iowa
Lois Jean (Jordan) Mellecker, 85 passed away on March 1, 2020, at The Bird House in Iowa City. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 7, 2020, at 11:00 AM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona, with burial following at Saint Stanislaus Cemetery in rural Hills. The family will greet friends from 9 – 11 AM Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial donations can be made to The Bird House, Hills First Responders and St. Stanislaus Cemetery.
Lois Jean Mellecker was born on October...
Lois Jean (Jordan) Mellecker, 85 passed away on March 1, 2020, at The Bird House in Iowa City. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 7, 2020, at 11:00 AM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in...
Dickie Schlatter Washington, Iowa
A Celebration of Life for Dickie Lee Schlatter, 83, of Washington, formerly of Wayland and Kalona, will be held Monday, March 2, 2020, at 11:00 AM at Wayland Mennonite Church in Wayland with Pastor Andrew Zuehlke officiating. The family will greet friends from 2 – 6PM Sunday, March 1, at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona. His body has been cremated and burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established for the Shriner’s Memorial Hospital...
A Celebration of Life for Dickie Lee Schlatter, 83, of Washington, formerly of Wayland and Kalona, will be held Monday, March 2, 2020, at 11:00 AM at Wayland Mennonite Church in Wayland with...
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