Obituaries

Jan 16, 2022

Chadwick Lekwa, 58, passed away at his home in Eldridge, IA on Sunday, January 16, 2022. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Chad was an avid outdoorsman and loved watching animals & birds in their native habitat. Memorials may be made to the Iowa DNR in Chad’s name at www.iowadnr.gov/donate. Chad was born September 15, 1963, in Davenport, Iowa to Marcy Keppy...

Jan 16, 2022

Judith Ann “Judy” Eimen, 79, of Frytown, passed from this life on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at her home. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 9, 2022, at 11:00 AM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona.  The family will greet friends from 10 - 11 AM at the funeral home. A light lunch will follow the service....

Jan 15, 2022

Linda A. (Waldschmidt) Frank, 60, of Riverside, passed from this life on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at her home in Riverside. Her body has been cremated and a memorial service will be held Saturday, January 22, 2022, at 11:00 AM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona. The family will greet friends from 9:30 – 11:00 AM, a rosary will...

Jan 7, 2022

James Strabala, 75, of Riverside, died at his home on Friday, January 7, 2022. His body has been cremated and no services will be held. Condolences may be sent to Don Strabala at: 125 Hwy 965, #2, North Liberty, IA 52317. The Beatty Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting the family.

James “Jim” Strabala was born April 18, 1946, in Iowa...

Jan 7, 2022

Tracy G. Altenhofen, 59, of Washington, went home to be with his mother Sandy on, Friday, January 7, 2022, at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington. A private family service will be held Friday, January 14, 2022, at 1:00 PM at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington. The service will be available via Livestream on the Beatty Peterseim Facebook page....

Jan 4, 2022

Collene Mayrie Blakely, 75, formerly of Golden Valley, MN, passed away January 4, 2022, at 8:00 PM at her home in Eugene, Or. Collene’s passing had been expected and was a peaceful transition. She has been cremated and a celebration of life will be held Saturday, September 24, 2022, at noon at the Kalona City Park, shelter B. This is...

Jan 2, 2022

Lynn S. Branchini, 57, of Washington, died Sunday, January 2, 2022, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. A zoom memorial service will be held Saturday, January 22, 2022, at 2:00 PM. To access the zoom meeting send an email to: lynn.branchini@gmail.com. The Beatty Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Lynn Scott Branchini was born November 29,...

Dec 29, 2021

Funeral services for Mary L. (Miller) Glick, 85, of Kalona, will be held Saturday, January 1, 2022, at 9:30 AM at Fairview Mennonite Church, 2605 540th St, SW, Kalona, with Leslie Miller officiating. Burial will follow at the South Gingerich Cemetery at 1016 Locust Avenue, Kalona. The family will greet friends on Friday, December 31, 2021, from 1 – 4...

Dec 25, 2021

Due to COVID-19, the family will hold a private celebration of life service for Wanda Lou Graber, 90, of Crawfordsville, IA, with Pastor Dave Schooley officiating. Burial will be at Eicher Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for Eicher Mennonite Church, Eicher Cemetery, and Parkview Home. Wanda Lou (Hall) Graber died Saturday, December 25, 2021,...

Dec 24, 2021

A Celebration of Life for Ronald L. Crawford, 92, of Washington, will be held Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at 11:00 AM at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook Page. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 9 to 11 AM on Tuesday....

Dec 23, 2021

Harold Wayne “Weiner” Chalupa, 84 of Washington, died Thursday, December 23, 2021 at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington.

Celebration of his life will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, December 30, 2021 at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington with Pastor Darren Brown officiating. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook page. Family will receive friends...

Dec 17, 2021

A celebration of life for Francis L. “Frank” Brenneman, 72, of Wellman, will be held Thursday, December 23, 2021, at 10:00 AM at the Kalona Mennonite Church. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook page. Private family burial will follow at South Gingerich Cemetery. The family will greet friends on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at...

Dec 16, 2021

Ezra Clifford Gugel, 96 of Wayland, died Thursday, December 16, 2021 at the Parkview Home in Wayland.

Funeral services have been set for 10:30AM, Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington with Pastor David Schooley officiating. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook page. Burial will follow in the Sugar Creek...

Dec 13, 2021

A celebration of life for John P. Kaalberg, 59, of Coralville, will be held Thursday, December 16, 2021, at 11:00 AM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona. His body will be cremated following the service. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook Page. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 PM on...

Dec 13, 2021

Lloyd McIntyre, Jr, age 59, of rural Wayland, died Monday, December 13, 2021, at his home.

A celebration of life will be held 3:00PM, Friday, December 17, 2021 at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington. The service will be livestreamed on the Beatty Peterseim Facebook Page. Family will receive friends from 4-6:00PM, Thursday, December 16, 2021 at the Beatty...

Dec 13, 2021

A celebration of life for Rachel J. (Shelton) Beatty, 87, of Washington, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, will be held Friday, December 17, 2021, at 11:00 AM at the 1st United Methodist Church in Mt. Pleasant with Reverend David Bracht-Wagner officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Home Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 9 AM until service time at the...

Dec 7, 2021

Sandra Marie Vazquez beloved mother to four children and eight grandbabies. Passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 7th, 2021. She was born May 18th, 1961 in Chicago Illinois.

Sandra is preceded in death by her mother Juanita Milewski, stepfather Edward Milewski, and brother Terry Mathew’s.

She is survived by her children Roberto Vazquez,...

Dec 5, 2021

Vernetta Marie Crawford, 99 of Washington, died Sunday, December 5, 2021 at the United Presbyterian Home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00AM, Thursday, December 9, 2021 at the St. James Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. Bernie Weir officiating        . Burial will be at the West Chester Cemetery. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to...

Dec 3, 2021

Randalyn “Randi” K. (Allen) Yeggy, 63, of rural Riverside, died Friday, December 3, 2021, at her home. A private family service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations in Randi’s name may be given to Hospice of Washington County and may be sent to the Peterseim Funeral Home, PO Box 81, Kalona, Iowa, 52247.

Randi...

Dec 2, 2021

Ilene Trier, 95, of Kalona, formerly of Washington, died Thursday, December 2, 2021, at Pleantview Home in Kalona. A celebration of life will be held Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at 11:00 AM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona. The family will greet friends from 10 – 11 AM before the service. Masks are required for the visitation and...