Obituaries

Isabell "Isy" Joyce Miller

Isabell "Isy" Joyce Miller

Apr 21, 2025

Isabell Joyce Miller, 82, of Elkhart passed away Monday, April 21, 2025 at Hubbard Hill – Living Wisdom Community.

She was born August 19, 1942 in Joure, Netherlands to Johannes and Iebeltje (Bouwman) Van der Werf.

She and her family emigrated from the Netherlands in December 1948 with the assistance of Manson Mennonite Church in Manson, Iowa, where she spent the rest...

Bradley Knepp

Bradley Knepp

Jun 12, 2025

Bradley Knepp passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the Willard Walker Hospice House in Fayetteville, Arkansas. His funeral will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona, with Pastor Conrad Hertzler officiating. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook and YouTube pages.  Burial will follow...

Edith Mae Stransky

Edith Mae Stransky

Jun 2, 2025

Edith M. Stransky, 93, of Wayland, formerly of Kalona, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025, at Parkview Home in Wayland. A funeral service will be held Friday, June 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona with Reverend Gerry Kahler officiating. Burial will follow at the Sharon Hill Cemetery in Kalona. The family will greet friends...

James "Jim" Rae Wood

James "Jim" Rae Wood

May 22, 2025

James R. Wood, 91, of Washington, formerly of Iowa City, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at his home in Washington. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 11:00 AM, at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Iowa City, with Pastor Alberta Erwin officiating. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim...

David Allen Knerr

David Allen Knerr

May 20, 2025



David Allen Knerr, 67 of Washington, died Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at his home in Washington.

There will be a gathering to share stories and memories of David from 2:00 to 6:00 PM on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the pavilion next to the rocket slide at Sunset Park in Washington. 

David was born May 10, 1958, in Iowa City, Iowa, the...

Douglas Craig Cue

Douglas Craig Cue

May 18, 2025

The family is being assisted by the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Please see their website for more information.

https://www.wallacefamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/Douglas-Cue

Dorothy "Dottie" Fern Yutzy

Dorothy "Dottie" Fern Yutzy

May 16, 2025

Dorothy (Dottie) Fern Yutzy, 80, of Coralville, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025, at Lantern Park Care Facility. Her body has been cremated, and a private family celebration of life is planned. The Beatty Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Dorothy Yutzy was born November 20, 1944, in Rapid City, SD, the daughter of Roman and Frances (Gerig) Yutzy. She...

Jo Ann Stout

Jo Ann Stout

May 16, 2025

Jo Ann Stout, 90 of Washington, died Friday, May 16, 2025, at the Parkview Home in Wayland.

A memorial service will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Washington Mennonite Church with Amanda Bleichty officiating. Burial will be later at the Sandy Hook Cemetery. Family visitation will be from 5-7:00 PM, Friday, May 23, 2025, at the Washington Mennonite...

Marjorie Theresa (Thomann) Hora

Marjorie Theresa (Thomann) Hora

May 12, 2025



Marjorie T. Hora, 98, of Riverside, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, at her home. A Funeral Mass will be held Monday, May 19, 2025, at 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Riverside with Father Bill Roush officiating. The burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Riverside. Visitation will be held Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 3:30...

Gary "Gator" Lynn Yoder

Gary "Gator" Lynn Yoder

May 4, 2025

Gary L. “Gator” Yoder, 70, of Riverside, passed from this life at his home on Sunday, May 4, 2025, following a sudden illness. He had been cremated, a Celebration of Life will be June 7th at 11:00 AM on the Highland High School’s Softball Field. Meal provided. Please bring a story to share. A memorial fund will be established for...

Edwin C Leichty

Edwin C Leichty

Apr 27, 2025

Edwin Clifford Leichty of Wayland, IA, entered the presence of his Savior on April 27, 2025. He was born on February 21, 1926, on the family farm in Noble, IA, to Henry Edward and Leona Rachel (Miller) Leichty. On November 5, 1950, he was united in marriage to Jean Frances (Scarff) at Bethel Mennonite Church in Wayland, IA. Together they...

Clyde Allen Jorgensen

Clyde Allen Jorgensen

Apr 27, 2025

Clyde A. Jorgensen, 77, of Marshalltown, died Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the Iowa Veteran’s Home in Marshalltown. A funeral service will be held Friday, May 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona with Pastor Ron Breese officiating. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook and YouTube Pages. Burial will...

Philip Guy

Philip Guy

Apr 26, 2025

Philip G. “Phil” Guy, 67, of Brighton passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025, at his home. A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 11:00 AM at St. James Catholic Church in Washington. The mass will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook and YouTube pages. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 29, 2025,...

Dennis George White

Dennis George White

Apr 25, 2025

Dennis George White, 71, passed away on April 25, 2025, from cancer. His body was cremated and there will be a memorial service in Prairie du Chien, WI, at a later date. The Beatty Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Dennis was born May 18, 1953, to William and Ellen (Bauer) White in Prairie du Chien, WI. He graduated from...

Louise Teresa (Kallaus) Sattler

Louise Teresa (Kallaus) Sattler

Apr 23, 2025



Louise T. (Kallaus) Sattler, 90, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at her stepson's home in Tyler, Texas. She has been cremated. A Memorial Mass will be held Friday, May 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Richmond, IA, with Father Bill Roush officiating. The service will be available via Livestream at the...

Shane Kirk

Shane Kirk

Apr 18, 2025

Shane Kirk, 54 of Washington, passed Friday, April 18, 2025, from the result of an auto accident.

An “End of the Road Show” will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington. Visitation will be 2-4:00 PM, and 5-7:00 PM, Friday, April 25, 2025, at the funeral home. A general memorial in the name of...

Dorothy Darlene Leichty

Dorothy Darlene Leichty

Apr 13, 2025



Dorothy D. Leichty, 89, of Washington, went to be with the Lord after a short illness on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the University of Iowa Downtown Campus. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church in Washington with Pastor Darryl Carr officiating. The service will be available via Livestream...

Gail Allen Niffenegger

Gail Allen Niffenegger

Apr 9, 2025

Gail A. Niffenegger, 85, of Washington, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Halcyon House in Washington. A memorial celebration of his life will be held Monday, April 14, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington, with Pastor Darren Brown officiating. The service will be available via Livestream on the Beatty Peterseim YouTube...

James "Jim" Edward Buck

James "Jim" Edward Buck

Apr 5, 2025

James “Jim” E. Buck, 63, of Ainsworth, passed suddenly from this life on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Parkview Home in Wayland. A memorial service will be held Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington, with Pastor Jason Collier officiating. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook and...

Vivian Joann Redlinger

Vivian Joann Redlinger

Mar 24, 2025

Vivian Joann Redlinger, "Grandma Red", 85, of Riverside, passed away Monday, March 24, 2025, at the University of Iowa Downtown Campus. A funeral will be held Friday, March 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook and YouTube pages. The family will greet friends...