All Obituaries

Daniel Miller Sarasota, Florida, formerly Kalona

Daniel W Miller, 85, of Sarasota, Florida, formerly of Kalona, died Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Tidelwell Hospice in Sarasota. More information will be posted when available.

Edwin Arbogast Wayland

Edwin A. Arbogast, 70, died Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at Parkview Home in Wayland. A graveside service will be held Saturday, April 10, 2021, at 10:30 AM at Schrock Cemetery in rural Washington, with Pastor Nancy Sutherland officiating. Masks are required and social distancing guidelines will be in place. The service will be available via Livestream on the Beatty Peterseim Facebook Page. Visitation will be held Friday, April 9, from 2 – 7 PM at the Beatty Funeral Home in Wayland. The...

Edwin A. Arbogast, 70, died Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at Parkview Home in Wayland. A graveside service will be held Saturday, April 10, 2021, at 10:30 AM at Schrock Cemetery in rural Washington,...

Donald Draker Hills

Donald Joseph Draker, 85, of Hills, died Thursday, April 1, 2021 at his home. A visitation will be held Tuesday, April 6, 2021, from 5 – 7 PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hills, where a rosary will be held at 7PM. A funeral mass will be held Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hills. Burial will follow at St. Stanislaus Cemetery in rural Hills. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Don’s name. The service will be...

Donald Joseph Draker, 85, of Hills, died Thursday, April 1, 2021 at his home. A visitation will be held Tuesday, April 6, 2021, from 5 – 7 PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hills, where a...

Lola Sinn Wayland

A graveside service for Lola B. Sinn, 91, of Wayland, will be held Friday, April 2, 2021, at 11:30 AM at Elm Grove Cemetery in Washington. A visitation will be held from 9 – 11 AM Friday morning at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington. A memorial fund has been established for Cans for Cancer and Hospice of Compassus of Cedar Rapids (the hospice that cared for Lola while she was in the hospital). Lola Beth Sinn passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 at the University of Iowa Hospital in...

A graveside service for Lola B. Sinn, 91, of Wayland, will be held Friday, April 2, 2021, at 11:30 AM at Elm Grove Cemetery in Washington. A visitation will be held from 9 – 11 AM Friday...

Christy Fort Sigourney, formerly Washington

Christy L. Fort, 74, of Washington, died Thursday, March 25, 2021, at Windsor Manor Sr. Living Campus in Sigourney. The family will greet friends Thursday, April 1, 2021, from 2 – 4 PM at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington. A general memorial fund has been established. Christy Lee (Glider) Fort was born December 24, 1946, in Washington, Iowa, the daughter of Francis and Vera (Sowash) Glider. She attended Washington High School. In 1964 she was united...

Christy L. Fort, 74, of Washington, died Thursday, March 25, 2021, at Windsor Manor Sr. Living Campus in Sigourney. The family will greet friends Thursday, April 1, 2021, from 2 – 4 PM...

Gerald Allen Cedar Rapids, formerly of Wellman

Gerald “Joe” Everett Allen, 79, of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, March 25, 2021. Services will be announced soon. Gerald “Joe” Allen was born March 9, 1942, in Wellman, Iowa, the son of Gilbert and Alverda (Marek) Allen. He attended Wellman High School and entered the United States Army, serving three years. Joe worked at Northwestern Bell as a lineman then engineer for the company. After retiring he was an independent contractor for Qwest. He was united in marriage...

Gerald “Joe” Everett Allen, 79, of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, March 25, 2021. Services will be announced soon. Gerald “Joe” Allen was born March 9, 1942, in Wellman,...

Darlene Leinen Kalona, formerly of Iowa City

Darlene Ann (Steckel) Leinen, 86, died Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at Pleasantview in Kalona. A private family service will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church. The service will be available via Livestream on the Beatty Peterseim Facebook page. Memorial donations may be directed to Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Mercy Hospital Foundation, or Iowa City Hospice. Darlene was born May 29, 1934, in Epworth, Iowa, the daughter of Leo F and Laura G...

Darlene Ann (Steckel) Leinen, 86, died Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at Pleasantview in Kalona. A private family service will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at the Holy Trinity Catholic...

Maynard Goff Jr Washington, Iowa

. Maynard Goff, Jr, 89, of Washington, died Saturday, March 20, 2021, at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington. Per his wishes, his body has been deeded to the University of Iowa Anatomy Department. Graveside services will be held at a later date. Memorial donations in Maynard’s name may be given to the American Cancer Society or the Washington County Hospital Foundation. Maynard Goff was born March 29, 1931, in rural Crawfordsville, Iowa, the son of Maynard and Reeva Mae (Bain)...

. Maynard Goff, Jr, 89, of Washington, died Saturday, March 20, 2021, at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington. Per his wishes, his body has been deeded to the University of Iowa Anatomy...

Jacob Schrock Kalona

Jacob W. Schrock, 86, died Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at his home in rural Kalona. A memorial service will be held Sunday, March 7, 2021, at 3:00 PM at Lower Deer Creek Church with Pastor Steve Nelson officiating. The service will be available via Livestream at https://youtu.be/--zrfTDIw2E. A memorial fund has been established for Lower Deer Creek Church and Mennonite Central Committee. Jacob William Schrock was born December 27, 1934, in Shelbyville, IL, the son of Daniel...

Jacob W. Schrock, 86, died Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at his home in rural Kalona. A memorial service will be held Sunday, March 7, 2021, at 3:00 PM at Lower Deer Creek Church with Pastor...

Flavio Martinez, Jr Iowa City

Flavio Martinez, Jr, 52, of Iowa City, died Monday, March 1, 2021, at his home in Iowa City. He will be cremated, and no services are planned at this time. Flavio Martinez, Jr, was born October 30, 1968, in Mexicali, BC, Mexico, the son of Flavio and Angeline (Armenta) Martinez. He graduated from high school in San Diego, CA. Flavio attended Torre Fuerte Church in Iowa City. He enjoyed life; dancing, music, laughing and being with family and friends. Survivors include his mother Luisa...

Flavio Martinez, Jr, 52, of Iowa City, died Monday, March 1, 2021, at his home in Iowa City. He will be cremated, and no services are planned at this time. Flavio Martinez, Jr, was born October...

Mattie Swantz Kalona

Mattie J Swantz, 98, of Kalona, died Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at Pleasantview in Kalona. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 20, 2021, at 11:00 AM, at Upper Deer Creek Church. Burial will follow at Upper Deer Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9 AM until 11 AM. The service will be available on the Upper Deer Creek youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/UpperDeerCreek. Social distancing guidelines will be in place. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund...

Mattie J Swantz, 98, of Kalona, died Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at Pleasantview in Kalona. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 20, 2021, at 11:00 AM, at Upper Deer Creek Church....

Donzetta Zahs Sigourney, formerly Kalona

Donzetta “Zetta” L. (Stewart) Zahs, 65, of Sigourney, formerly of Kalona, died Saturday, February 13, 2021, at the Keokuk County Hospital in Sigourney. A private family service will be held Saturday, February 20, 2021, at 1:00 PM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona. The service will be available via Livestream on the Beatty Peterseim Facebook page. Donzetta Lee Zahs was born on September 10, 1955, in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Donna June Lane. She grew up in the...

Donzetta “Zetta” L. (Stewart) Zahs, 65, of Sigourney, formerly of Kalona, died Saturday, February 13, 2021, at the Keokuk County Hospital in Sigourney. A private family service will be...

Mary Miller Rural Riverside

Funeral services for Mary M. Miller, 83, of rural Riverside, will be held Saturday, January 30, 2021, at 9:30 AM, the Clayton Borntrager home, 2440 105th Street, Kalona. Burial will follow at the South Gingerich Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 28, from 1 – 8 PM at the Merlyn Miller residence, 1104 Palm Avenue, Riverside. Visitation will continue at the Merlyn Miller home from 10 – noon on Friday, January 29. Visitation will then move to the Clayton Borntrager...

Funeral services for Mary M. Miller, 83, of rural Riverside, will be held Saturday, January 30, 2021, at 9:30 AM, the Clayton Borntrager home, 2440 105th Street, Kalona. Burial will follow at the...

Deborah Kilbourn Washington, Iowa

Deborah J. ”Deb” (Doggett) Kilbourn, 72, of Washington, died Thursday, January 21, 2021, at Pearl Valley Rehabilitation Center in Washington. She has been cremated, graveside services are scheduled for 11:00AM, Saturday, March 20, 2021 at the Elm Grove Cemetery in Washington. In lieu of flowers a general memorial fund has been established and memorials may be sent to the Beatty Funeral Home: 107 S. 15th Avenue, Washington, IA, 52353. Deborah Jeanne Kilbourn was...

Deborah J. ”Deb” (Doggett) Kilbourn, 72, of Washington, died Thursday, January 21, 2021, at Pearl Valley Rehabilitation Center in Washington. She has been cremated, graveside...

Gary DeWolf Washington, Iowa

Gary Douglas “Doug” DeWolf, 58, of Washington, died Sunday, January 17, 2021, at the Washington County Hospital. A visitation will be held Thursday, January 21, 2021, from 4 – 7 PM at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington. Doug will be cremated following visitation and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be directed to any of the following organizations: First Baptist Church of Washington, WCDC or Camp Reece. Gary...

Gary Douglas “Doug” DeWolf, 58, of Washington, died Sunday, January 17, 2021, at the Washington County Hospital. A visitation will be held Thursday, January 21, 2021, from 4 – 7...

Dorris Ruth Burlington, formerly Shueyville

Dorris M. (Gregor) Ruth, 97, of Burlington, formerly of Shueyville, died Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Bickford Assisted Living in Burlington. Per Dorris’ request, she has been cremated, and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the Great River Hospice of Burlington or St. Vincent’s Cemetery of Riverside. The Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting the family. Dorris Mae (Gregor) Ruth was born March 25, 1923, in...

Dorris M. (Gregor) Ruth, 97, of Burlington, formerly of Shueyville, died Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Bickford Assisted Living in Burlington. Per Dorris’ request, she has been cremated,...

Robert Koehler Washington, Iowa

Robert "Bob" Koehler, 97 of Washington, died Friday, January 15, 2021 at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington. Bob was born June 25, 1923 in Washington County, Iowa to George E. and Mary (McCartney) Koehler. Bob attended Ainsworth Schools and graduated from Ainsworth High School. During World War II he served with the Navy in the Pacific Theater on the U.S.S. San Juan, the first ship into Tokyo Bay when the surrender was signed. Bob and...

Robert "Bob" Koehler, 97 of Washington, died Friday, January 15, 2021 at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington. Bob was born June 25, 1923 in Washington County, Iowa...

Sandra Conrad Washington, Iowa

Sandra K. Conrad, 78, of Washington, died Friday, January 8, 2021, at her home. Her body has been cremated and no services scheduled. The Beatty Peterseim funeral home is assisting the family. Sandra Conrad was born December 20, 1942, in Washington IA, to Rex H. Dawson and Darlyne (Carey) Dawson. She was raised by her stepfather Melvin Jaspering, graduated from Washington High School in 1961. On June 12, 1978 Sandra was united in marriage to Ronald “Mac” Conrad. She worked in...

Sandra K. Conrad, 78, of Washington, died Friday, January 8, 2021, at her home. Her body has been cremated and no services scheduled. The Beatty Peterseim funeral home is assisting the...

Delmer Wagler Wayland, Iowa

Delmer D. Wagler, 81, of Wayland, died Thursday, January 7, 2021, at his home. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 11, 2021, at 10:00 AM at the Wayland Mennonite Church. Burial will follow at the Sugar Creek Cemetery. A Livestream of the service will be available at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook Page. The family will greet friends Sunday, January 10, from 2 – 5 PM at the Wayland Mennonite Church, where social distancing guidelines will be in place, and masks will be required....

Delmer D. Wagler, 81, of Wayland, died Thursday, January 7, 2021, at his home. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 11, 2021, at 10:00 AM at the Wayland Mennonite Church. Burial will...

Jane Victorine Wellman, formerly Kalona

Jane Victorine, 79, of Wellman, formerly of Kalona, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. She has been cremated and a celebration of her life will be held at a later date due to COVID-19 safety concerns. Jane Kalahoaalohaaloha (Benito) Victorine was born November 20, 1941, in Kukuihaele, Hawaii, the daughter of Clemente and Jane Benito. She graduated from high school and attended Brigham Young University, Hawaii. Jane moved to Iowa in the ‘70s and worked in...

Jane Victorine, 79, of Wellman, formerly of Kalona, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. She has been cremated and a celebration of her life will be held at a later date due to...

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