Grace Eva McGeehon
Mar 6, 2026
Grace McGeehon
1920-2026
Grace Eva Bates McGeehon, 105, of Kalona, formerly of Indianola, passed away on March 6, 2026, at Pleasantview Home in Kalona. A memorial service will be held at the Pleasantview Chapel in Kalona on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM. A graveside service will be held Monday, June 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Indianola IOOF Cemetery....
Laurie Denise Murphy
Dec 31, 2025
Laurie D. (Embree) Murphy, 61, of Oxford, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital, following a brief battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, June 21, 2026, at the Iowa City VFW, from 4 - 7 PM. There will also be a memorial ride on Saturday, June 20,...
Rita Mae (Grout) Wenger
Jun 11, 2026
Rita Mae (Grout) Wenger was born to Earl and Dorothea Grout on April 29, 1946 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. She passed away peacefully at her home the afternoon of June 11, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love and compassion that will forever inspire those who knew her. Local graveside services will be held Friday, June 26,...
Douglas "Doug" R. Price
Jun 10, 2026
Douglas (Doug) R. Price, 75 of Washington, died Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at his home following a short illness.
His body will be cremated, and no services are planned. The Beatty-Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Doug was born May 29, 1951, in Iowa City, IA, the son of Robert Dean and Mardine Charlotte (Wells) Price. He attended Iowa City High...
Connie Ann Shaw
Jun 9, 2026
I was born March 31, 1960, at the clinic in Cabool, Missouri to Floyd and Leila Sullivan. Four years later my brother Mike was born. If you are reading this I have died from ovarian cancer which was diagnosed in 2021. Thank you to everyone who supported me during this phase of my life.
I graduated from Cabool High School in...
Leslie Wayne Miller
Jun 8, 2026
Leslie W. Miller, 67, of Kalona, passed from this life on Monday, June 8, 2026, at his home following a battle with cancer. Funeral services will be Friday, June 12, 2026, at 9:30 AM at the Fairview Mennonite Church in rural Kalona. Burial will follow at the Peter Miller Cemetery in rural Kalona. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 10...
Dayle Chalupa
May 30, 2026
Dayle Chalupa, 88, of Kalona, passed from this life on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at his home in rural Kalona. A memorial mass will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 10:30 AM at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Richmond with Father Ben Snyder officiating. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook and...
Annie Margaret (Yoder) Ropp
May 25, 2026
Annie Margaret (Yoder) Ropp was born September 14th, 1934, in Washington County, Iowa, to Noah and Magdalena (Hochstedler) Yoder. Annie passed away peacefully, in her sleep, on the morning of May 25th, 2026, at the age of 91 years, 8 months, and 11 days. She lived as a widow for 55 years. In her life, she enjoyed making quilts and,...
Sandra Dee Custer
May 21, 2026
Sandra D. Custer passed peacefully from this world surrounded by the love of her family early Thursday morning, May 21, 2026, in her home, and entered the Kingdom of Heaven.
Family visitation will be 4-6:00 PM, Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington. There will be a private burial of her cremains at a later date at...
Nita Maye Miller
May 15, 2026
Nita M. Miller, 98, of Kalona, died peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Pleasantview Home in Kalona. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the East Union Mennonite Church north of Kalona. The service will be available via Livestream on the Beatty Peterseim Facebook and YouTube pages. Burial will be...
James "Jim" Kent Covington
May 15, 2026
James “Jim” K. Covington, 62, passed from this life on Friday, May 15, 2026, at his home in Ainsworth. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 10:30 AM at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington. Burial will follow at Oregon Township Cemetery in Ainsworth. Visitation will be held Friday, May 22, 2026, from 3 – 7...
Laura Ann Miller
May 13, 2026
Laura A. Miller, 80, passed from this life on May 13, 2026, at the Pleasantview Home in Kalona. A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the East Union Mennonite Church. The service will be available via Livestream on the Beatty Peterseim Funeral Home Facebook and YouTube pages. Burial will take place at...
Robert Joseph Thomann
May 11, 2026
Robert J. Thomann, 38, passed from this life on Monday, May 11, 2026. His funeral will be Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Riverside. The service will be available via Livestream on the Beatty Peterseim Facebook and YouTube pages. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Riverside. Visitation will be held Friday,...
Janelle "Janie" Agnes Marek
Apr 30, 2026
Janelle “Janie” (Ruth) Marek, 96, passed from this life on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the Washington County Hospital.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Riverside. Burial will follow at St. Vincent’s Cemetery in rural Riverside. Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 5, 2026, from 4 – 8 PM...
Susan Ann Gilmere
Apr 28, 2026
Susan Ann Gilmere, 94 of Washington, died Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the United Presbyterian Home.
Her body has been cremated, and a private family graveside will be held at a later date at the Elm Grove Cemetery. Beatty-Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Memorials may be designated to the American Legion Post #29 or Paws and More.
Susan was born...
Janeth "Jan" Glea (Holden) Peterseim
Apr 25, 2026
Janeth G.” Jan” (Holden) Peterseim, passed from this life on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Pleasantview Home in Kalona. A funeral service will be held Friday, May 1, 2026, at 10:30 AM at the Kalona United Methodist Church with Pastor Lisa Crow officiating. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook and YouTube pages. Burial...
Diana Lynn Farmer
Apr 22, 2026
Diana Lynn Farmer, 69 of Brighton, died Wednesday, April 23, 2026, at her home in Brighton.
Celebration of life will be at a later date. A memorial in the name of Diana Farmer has been established to the Hospice of Washington County.
Diana was born August 07, 1956, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the daughter of Ernest Dale Jacobs and LeDoris Jane (Polson) Jacobs. She...
Dorothy Darlene Logan
Apr 14, 2026
Dorothy Darlene Logan (1936-2026)
Dorothy Darlene Logan was born to William and Edna (Hochstedler) Logan near Kalona, IA, on June 30, 1936. She lived in the Kalona community until 1963, when her residence changed to Virginia, where she accepted an assignment at Mennonite Broadcasts (now MennoMedia). She was invited to assist in developing the Advancement Department at Eastern Mennonite College (EMU)...
Ed Boone
Apr 12, 2026
Ed Boone, 87 of Washington, died Sunday, April 12, 2026, at his home in Washington.
Funeral services have been set for 10:30 AM, Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the Faith Baptist Church with Pastor Jon Rees officiating. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery. Visitation will begin at noon on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the Beatty Funeral Home, with...
Lawrence "Larry" James Cole
Apr 3, 2026
Lawrence “Larry” James Cole, 83, of Washington, died Friday, April 3, 2026, at his home.
His body has been cremated, and no services are scheduled. The Beatty-Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Larry was born October 25, 1942, in South Dakota, the son of Edmore and Marie Cole) Pelkey. He graduated from High School and enlisted in the Marines, serving in...
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