William Lee Rath
Nov 18, 2025
William “Bill” L. Rath of Riverside passed from this life on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Atrium Village in Hills. A memorial celebration of his life will be held at the Riverside VFW on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from noon - 2 PM. Memorial donations in Bill’s memory may be directed to the Riverside VFW. The Beatty Peterseim Funeral Home...
Thomas William Mellinger
Mar 15, 2026
Thomas W. Mellinger, 89 of Washington, died Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Halcyon House in Washington. His funeral mass will be held Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 10:30 AM at St. James Catholic Church in Washington. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook and YouTube pages. Following the mass, he will be cremated and private...
Barbara Anderson
Mar 8, 2026
Barbara J. Anderson, 83, of Columbus Junction, passed from this life on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Lantern Park Specialty Care in Coralville. A funeral service will be held Friday, March 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook and YouTube Pages. Burial will...
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....
Miriam Gingerich
Mar 5, 2026
Miriam Gingerich, 72, of Kalona, passed from this life on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at her home following a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 9:30 AM at the Laban T. Miller home, 2094 540th Street SW, Kalona. Burial will follow at the North Gingerich Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, March 6, from...
Kerry Stransky
Mar 4, 2026
**November 26, 1953 – March 4, 2026**
Kerry Lee Stransky, 72, of Wellman, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids.
Kerry was born on November 26, 1953, in Iowa, the son of Wayne Stransky and Juanita (Batterson) Stransky. He grew up in Wellman, where he graduated from Mid-Prairie High School, carrying with him the values...
Leonard Francis Rozmus
Mar 1, 2026
Leonard F. “Lenny” Rozmus, 62, of Kalona, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at his home. A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 5 – 7 PM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona. A celebration of life will be held at a later date in Brooklyn, Iowa. A memorial fund has been established for...
Jean F. Leichty
Feb 27, 2026
Jean Francis Scarff Leichty of Wayland entered into the presence of her Savior on February 27, 2026, at the age of 94.
Funeral Services have been set for 10:30 AM, Friday, March 6, 2026, at the Independent Bible Church in Wayland. The service will be live-streamed on the Beatty-Peterseim Funeral Home Facebook page and YouTube Channel. Burial will follow at the...
Katherine O. Cook
Feb 26, 2026
Katherine O. Cook, 91, died on February 26th after several years of heart problems. A funeral service will be held Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 11:30 AM at the Sharon Center United Methodist Church north of Kalona. Burial will follow at the Sharon Center Methodist Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 10 AM until 11:15 AM at the church....
Kathryn "Kathy" M Swank
Feb 24, 2026
Kathryn M. “Kathy” Swank, 59, of Washington, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. A funeral service will be held Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Kalona United Methodist Church. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook and YouTube pages. Her...
Richard "Dick" Lee Bartley, Jr.
Feb 17, 2026
Richard (Dick) Lee Bartley Jr., 71, peacefully passed away February 17, 2026, surrounded by his family at the Pleasantview Nursing Home in Kalona, Iowa. Born March 6, 1954 in Seattle, WA. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Catherine Bartley of Kalona, IA, one sister Jamie Bartley of Peoria, IL, his 4 children, Dean Bruner of Peoria, IL,...
Gary Dean "Tex" Redlinger
Feb 17, 2026
Gary D. “Tex” Redlinger,83, of Wellman, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at the Harvest Nursing and Rehab Center. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim YouTube and Facebook pages. Burial will follow...
Susie J Yoder Hostetler
Feb 14, 2026
Susie J. (Schlabach) Yoder Hostetler, 94, passed from this life on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the Washington County Hospital following a brief illness. A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Sunnyside Mennonite Church in Kalona. The service will be available via Livestream on the Sunnyside Mennonite Church Kalona YouTube page....
Teresa "Terry" Jo Weller
Feb 13, 2026
Teresa “Teri” Jo Weller, 64, of Washington, passed from this life on Friday, February 13, 2026, at the Parkview Home in Wayland. She has been cremated, and no services are planned at this time. Memorial funds may be directed to Hospice of Washington County or the American Red Cross. The Beatty Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Terry was born...
Kyler James Rugg
Feb 13, 2026
Kyler Rugg, 17, of Wayland, passed from this life on Friday, February 13, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. A visitation will be held Friday, February 20, 2026, from 3 – 8 PM at the WACO High School gymnasium. Following visitation, cremation will take place and a celebration of his...
Patrick Michael Rhines
Feb 12, 2026
Patrick "Pat" Michael Rhines, 72, of Washington Iowa passed Thursday, February 12th, 2026 at his home.
Beatty -Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting with cremation services. No other services have been scheduled.
Pat was born September 14, 1953, the son of Gayle "Bud" Edward and Darlene Lois (Slick) Rhines. He graduated high school and attended college. He served in the US Air Force...
Howard Hartsock
Feb 4, 2026
Howard Hartsock, 84, of Iowa City, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. Per his wishes he has been cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 11:30 AM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty...
Brian Paul Bahndorf
Feb 1, 2026
Brian P. Bahndorf, 48, of Kalona, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, at his home following a sudden illness. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026. More details will be made available closer to the date. Memorial donations can be directed to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. The Beatty Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting...
Brian Jeremiah Carroll
Jan 20, 2026
Brian Jeremiah Carroll, 73, passed away on January 20 in Kalona, Iowa.
Born in Chicago Heights, Illinois, in 1952 to Edward and Kathryn (née Abrams) Carroll, Brian spent his early childhood in the Edison Park neighborhood on Chicago’s Northwest Side. He attended St. Juliana Grade School, graduating in 1966, and later Naperville Central High School, Class of 1970. He went on...
Mark Andrew Craft
Jan 16, 2026
Mark Craft, 55, of Kalona, Iowa, is a beloved son, father, grandfather, and friend whose life has been defined by service, devotion, and deep love for his family. He passed from this life on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the Veterans Health Administration in Iowa City. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 11:00...
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