Stephen A Topping
Aug 24, 2023
Stephen A. Topping, 74, of Washington, Iowa, was a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle,
and friend. He went to be with Jesus on Thursday, August 24, 2023, after a long battle with vascular dementia.
He was born to Margaret and Fred Topping on May 2, 1949, in Portsmouth, Ohio. After graduating from
Piketon High School in Piketon,...
Daniel Edward Murphy
Aug 21, 2023
Daniel E. Murphy, 66, of Oxford, passed from this life on Monday, August 21, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. His body has been cremated and a celebration of his life will Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 1 - 4PM, at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, 225 Highway 1 West, Iowa City. The Beatty Peterseim Funeral...
Edwin Junior Saltzman
Aug 20, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edwin Junior Saltzman. Along with the sadness, however, there is the joyful knowledge that he is with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and that we will see him again. Ed passed away peacefully at his home in Bakersfield on August 20, 2023, at the age of 97.
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Douglas Frederick
Aug 13, 2023
Doug Frederick, 67, of Joetown, passed from this life on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at the Highland Ridge Care Facility in Williamsburg, from complications of Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease. A funeral will be held Friday, August 18, 2023, at 11:00 AM, at the Sharon Center United Methodist Church in rural Kalona. The service will be available via Livestream at...
Jerry Joseph Short
Aug 13, 2023
Jerry J. Short, 57, of Wayland, died from injuries sustained in a tractor accident on Sunday, August 13, 2023.
A funeral service will be held 10:30 AM, Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington. Burial will follow at North Hill Cemetery north of Wayland. The family will greet friends from 4 –...
Joanne Roth
Aug 12, 2023
Joanne Roth, 86, of Washington, Iowa, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.
Washington Mennonite Church will host a visitation 4-7 PM on Friday, August 18 and a memorial service 10:30 AM on Saturday, August 19, 2023. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim website, Facebook, and YouTube pages....
Mary Elizabeth Waldschmidt
Jul 30, 2023
Mary E. (Gase) Waldschmidt, 86, of Lone Tree, formerly of Riverside, passed from this life on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at the Lone Tree Health Care Center. A memorial mass will be held Saturday, August 5, 2023, at 11:00 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Riverside with Father Bill Roush officiating. The service will be available via Livestream...
Jeffrey Lynd McGee
Jul 29, 2023
Jeffrey Lynd McGee went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at the Keota Care Center following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. A celebration of life will be held Friday, August 4, 2023, at 11:00 AM at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington, with Pastor Doug Tinnes officiating. The service will be available via...
John William Huntley
Jul 27, 2023
John W. Huntley, 44, of Kalona, passed from this life on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at his home in Kalona. He has been cremated and a private family gathering will be held at a later date. A memorial fund has been established to benefit John’s young daughter. Donations can be sent to the Beatty Peterseim Funeral Home at PO...
Roger W. "Catfish" Fairchild
Jul 15, 2023
Roger W. “Catfish” Fairchild, 78 of Washington died Saturday, July 15, 2023 at the Washington County Hospital in Washington.
His body has been cremated and a Celebration of his Life will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, July 29, 2023 at the Coralville American Legion in Coralville, Iowa. Beatty-Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Roger was born January 11,...
Karole Jane Miller
Jul 12, 2023
Karole Jane Miller, 80 of Wayland, died Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Home Health and Hospice in West Burlington, Iowa.
Funeral Services have been set for 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at the Independent Bible Church in Wayland with Pastor Ben Linville officiating. Burial will follow in the Sugar Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from...
Anthony Jay Leichty
Jul 6, 2023
Anthony Jay Leichty, 66, of Craig, AK, formally of the Wayland area, died Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.
Funeral Services have been set for 10:00 AM, Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at the Washington Mennonite Church. Burial will follow at the Bethel Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, July 10, 2023, at the church where...
Harold Glen Wagler
Jul 2, 2023
Harold G. “Rusty” Wagler, 92, of Kalona, formerly of Washington, passed from this life on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at the Pleasantview Home in Kalona. A funeral service will be held Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 11:00 AM, at the Washington Mennonite Church. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook and YouTube pages. A private...
Scott A. Wagg
Jun 29, 2023
Scott A. Wagg, 59, of Washington, died June 29, 2023, at the Washington County Hospital and Clinics. His body has been cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held 5:30 PM, Saturday, September 2, 2023, at 2351 290th St. Washington, IA. Graveside service will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 2, 2023, at the Harrison Cemetery in Wapello, IA....
Marty Alan Johnson
Jun 27, 2023
Marty Alan Johnson, 65, of Washington, died Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at his home. His body has been cremated and a private graveside service at the Elm Grove Cemetery will be held at a later date. A memorial has been established for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The Beatty Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Marty was born September...
Eugena "Lou" Ann Stumpf
Jun 25, 2023
Eugena A. “Lou” Stumpf, 90, of Kalona, passed from this life on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at the Pleasantview Home in Kalona. A celebration of life will be held Thursday, June 29, 2023, at 10:00 AM at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Richmond. Burial will follow at the Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday,...
Betty Marie Halleran
Jun 25, 2023
Betty M. Halleran, 71, of Riverside, passed from this life on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at her home in Riverside. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 1, 2023, 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. Private family burial will...
Dean Perry Arbogast
Jun 23, 2023
Dean P. Arbogast, 81, of Wayland, passed away at the University of Iowa Hospital on Friday, June 23, 2023. He will be cremated, and a graveside service will be held Saturday, July 1, 2023, at 2:00 PM at the Schrock Cemetery northwest of Wayland. Military honors will be provided by the American Legion Post #29 of Washington. A memorial...
Virginia Ann (Brown) Stutsman
Jun 19, 2023
Virginia Ann Stutsman, 83, of Iowa City, Iowa passed away June 19, 2023, at Atrium Village Care Facility, with family at her side. A funeral service will be held Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 10:00 AM at the Sharon Center United Methodist Church in rural Iowa City. Burial will follow at the Sharon Center Methodist Cemetery. The service will...
Timothy R Detweiler
Jun 17, 2023
Timothy R Detweiler, 71, of Washington, IA, passed away on June 17, 2023, at home andsurrounded by his family, ending his cancer journey.
Tim was born in Burton, OH, to Rudy and Mahala (Mullet) Detweiler. He enjoyed growing upwith his seven siblings in Ohio and Mississippi. He was a graduate of Hesston College, EasternMennonite University, and Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary,...


