Cletus Samuel Miller
Feb 11, 2023
Cletus Samuel Miller, 93, of Mt. Pleasant, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Park Place Elder Living in Mt. Pleasant. Visitation for family and friends will be 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 17, 2023, at Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona, IA, the funeral service will follow the visitation at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Tim Peter will officiate. The service will be available via...
Ezra “Buzz” M Miller
Feb 7, 2023
Ezra “Buzz” Miller, 74, of Kalona, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at his home north of Kalona. His body has been cremated and a memorial service will be held Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 10:30 AM at the Lower Deer Creek Church. The family will greet friends Friday, February 10, from 4 – 8 PM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona....
Judy Rae Manning
Feb 5, 2023
Judy Rae (Shafer) Manning, 80, of Bertram Texas (formerly Wayland Iowa) died Sunday, February 5, 2023, at St. David’s Hospital, Austin Texas. A funeral service will be held Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 11 AM at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington Iowa. The family will greet friends from 9:00 AM until the start of the service. Following the...
Phyllis Ann Graber
Jan 26, 2023
Phyllis Ann Graber, 92, of Wayland, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at the Parkview Home in Wayland.
Funeral services have been set for 10:00 AM, Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Fern Cliff Evangelical Free Church with Pastor David Shreeves and Pastor Joshua Graber officiating. Burial will follow at the Fern Cliff Cemetery. Visitation...
DeAnne Swartzendruber
Jan 22, 2023
De Anne Swartzendruber, 59, of Wayland, died Sunday, January 22, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. A funeral service will be held Thursday, January 26, 2023, at 11:00 AM at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington. The family will greet friends from 9:30 until the time of service on Thursday. Following the meal, burial...
Shirley Rae Patterson
Jan 14, 2023
Shirley Patterson,79, of Wellman, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on January 14, 2023. She has chosen to be cremated. A memorial celebration of life will be held at the Parkside Activity Center in Wellman, on Sunday, January 29, 2023, from 4 -6 PM. A meal will be served. Burial will be in the Wellman Cemetery at...
Rhett Lynn Schlabach
Jan 11, 2023
A celebration of life for Rhett L. Schlabach, 4, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Kalona, will be held Monday, January 16, 2023, at 10:30 AM at the Fairview Mennonite Church in rural Kalona. Burial will follow at the Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 15, from 2 – 7 PM at Fairview Mennonite Church. The service will be...
Melvin A. Yoder
Jan 8, 2023
Melvin A. Yoder, 85 died Sunday, January 8, 2023 at his home in rural Kalona, surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held all day Wednesday January 11 and Thursday January 12 at the Tobias Yoder home: 5795 James Avenue, SW, Kalona. A funeral service will be held Friday January 13 at 9:30 AM at the Tobias Yoder home. Burial...
Carole Frances Christner
Jan 5, 2023
Carole Frances Christner, 79, of Brighton, Iowa passed away from heart complications, Thursday, January 5, 2023, at the University of Iowa.
Per her request, cremation was performed. A celebration of life will be held at the Old School Gym 203 W Main St Brighton, IA from 11:00 – 5:00 on Saturday, August 5, 2023. Cover dish to share and...
Todd Edward Fitzsenry
Jan 2, 2023
Todd E. Fitzsenry, 59, of Kalona, formerly of Schaller, Iowa, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023, at his home in Kalona as a result of ongoing health issues. A visitation will be held Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona, where the family will greet friends from 2 – 5 PM. A funeral will...
Rita Kay Schultz
Dec 25, 2022
Rita Schultz, 77, of Ainsworth, Iowa died Sunday, December 25, 2022, at her home in Ainsworth. Funeral Services will be at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington at 10:00 AM, Friday, December 30, 2022. Burial will follow at the Oregon Township Cemetery in Ainsworth. Visitation will be from 1-7:00 PM, Thursday, December 29, 2022, at the Beatty Funeral Home with...
Joan Jamison
Dec 18, 2022
Joan Jamison, 90, of Kalona, formerly of West Branch and Keosaqua, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Pleasantview Home in Kalona. A graveside service will be held Friday, January 6, 2023, at 10:00 AM at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Cantril, IA. A memorial fund has been established for the Pleasantview Home. The Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona...
Ellen Margriet Van Dyk
Dec 16, 2022
Ellen M. Van Dyk, 77, of Kalona, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospital. She will be cremated, and a memorial service will be held Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 11:00 AM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona. The family will greet friends from 10:30 - 11:00 AM. A memorial fund has been...
Cecil Bender
Dec 15, 2022
Cecil W. Bender, 68, of Macon, Missouri, died Thursday, December 15, 2022, as a result of injuries suffered in an automobile accident. His body has been cremated and a memorial service will be held Thursday, December 22, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Sunnyside Conservative Church in Kalona. The family will greet friends on Wednesday, December 21, from 3 – 7...
Rebecca "Becky" Evelyn Pilet
Dec 6, 2022
Rebecca (Becky) Evelyn Pilet, 43, of Brandon, Florida passed away on December 6, 2022.
A private family graveside will be at the Grace Hill Cemetery. Condolences may be mailed to: Marie and Don Nevins, 3349 Coppock Road, Wayland, Iowa 52654. Beatty-Peterseim Funeral, Cremation Care and Monument Services is assisting with local arrangements.
She was the precious daughter...
James S "Boomer" Dawson
Dec 4, 2022
James S. “Boomer” Dawson, 87, of Wellman, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022, at Parkview Manor in Wellman. A memorial service will be held Thursday, December 8, 2022, at 11:30 AM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona. Burial will follow at the Wellman Public Cemetery, where full military rites will be offered. The family will greet friends at...

Betty Ann Quinn
Nov 29, 2022
Betty Ann Quinn, 86, of Washington, died Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Halcyon House. Her body has been cremated and no services are scheduled. Beatty Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Betty was born June 21, 1936, in Washington, Iowa to Gordon and Mildred (Lewis) Watson. She graduated from Washington High School in 1954. She was united in marriage...
Michael Ray Vradenburg Sr.
Nov 22, 2022
Michael Ray Vradenburg Sr., 68, of Wayland, died Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at his home. The Beatty Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting the family. His body has been cremated and private services will be held at a later date.
Michael was born March 9, 1954, in Keokuk, the son of Fredrick Sr. and Darlene (Carle) Vradenburg. He was united in...
Phyllis Marie Zahradnek
Nov 17, 2022
Phyllis M. Zahranek, 90, of Kalona, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Pleasantview in Kalona. A graveside service will be held Monday, November 21, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Memory Gardens in Iowa City. A memorial fund has been established for the Kalona 1st Responders. The Beatty Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Phyllis Marie (Spenner) Zahradnek...
Dwight "Tom" Lee Manning
Nov 9, 2022
Dwight “Tom” Lee Manning, 88, of Wayland, died Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at the Parkview Home in Wayland.
A funeral service has been set for 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 12, 2022, at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington. The family will greet friends from 9:00 – 11:00 AM before the service. Officiating is Pastor Gerald Muller. The service will...