Obituaries

Dec 1, 2021

Harold Franklin Unternahrer, 83 of Wayland, died Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at his home.

His body has been cremated and no services are scheduled. Private burial will be at the Sugar Creek Mennonite Cemetery. Beatty-Peterseim Funeral, Cremation Care and Monument Service is assisting the family. Memorials may be designated to EveryStep Hospice of Mt. Pleasant.

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Nov 29, 2021

Jacquelyn “Jackie” Dee Wells, 88 of Washington, died Monday, November 29, 2021 at the Pleasantview Home in Kalona.

A Celebration of her life will be 11:00AM, Friday, December 3, 2021 at the Washington United Methodist Church. Family will receive friends 1 1/2 hours prior to the service. Private burial of her cremains will be at the Elm...

Nov 29, 2021

A celebration of life for Christine L. “Chris” Freel, 63, of Kalona, will be held Saturday, December 4, 2021, at 10:30 AM at the Kalona Mennonite Church. Burial will follow at the Sharon Hill Cemetery in Kalona. Visitation will be held from 1 – 7 PM Friday, December 3, at the Kalona Mennonite Church where the family will greet...

Nov 28, 2021

A celebration of life for Dorothy R. Yotty, 89, of Kalona, will be held Thursday, December 2, 2021, at 10:00 AM at the Kalona United Methodist Church. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook Page. Masks are recommended and would be appreciated by the family. Burial will follow at the Sharon Hill Cemetery in...

Nov 19, 2021

Anna J. Chorpening, 84, of Washington, passed from this life to her Heavenly Home Friday, November 19, 2021, at Halcyon House in Washington. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, November 27, 2021, at 11:00 AM at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington. Masks are recommended. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in Anna’s name to...

Nov 19, 2021

Owen Richard Roth, 94 of Washington, died Friday, November 19, 2021 at Halycon House in Washington.

Private family graveside will be held at Bethel Cemetery.

Owen Richard Roth was born on July 25, 1927 in Milford, Nebraska to Nicholas and Barbara Ellen (Miller) Roth. He had one brother, Neal Roth, and three sisters, Doris Graber,...

Nov 13, 2021

Alice B. (Wagamon) Sitler, 98, of Georgia, formerly of Iowa, died Saturday, November 13, 2021, at the Presbyterian Home in Quitman, Georgia. Her body has been cremated and a graveside service will be held at Wellman Public Cemetery in the spring.

Alice Bernice Sitler was born May 25, 1923, in Wellman, Iowa. the daughter of James E....

Nov 10, 2021

Frank J. Moreland, 59, of Kalona, died Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Unity Point Health Trinity Hospital in Bettendorf from complications of COVID. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at 1:00 PM at Parkview Church, 15 Foster Road, Iowa City with Jeremy Pickard officiating. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim...

Nov 9, 2021

Ervin W. Stauffer, 98, of Washington, died Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington. His body will be cremated, and services will be held at a later date. Beatty Peterseim Funeral and Cremation Care is assisting the family.

Ervin Wenger Stauffer was born January 22, 1923, in Wayland, Iowa, the son of Jacob...

Nov 9, 2021

Beverly B. (Sprague) Zehr, 85, of West Chester, died Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospital. A memorial celebration of her life will be held Sunday, November 14, 2021, at 1:30 PM at the West Chester United Methodist Church, with Pastor Don Patterson officiating. The service will be available via livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook...

Nov 9, 2021

Josefina Larios, 60, of Washington, died Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00AM, Friday, November 12, 2021 at St. James Catholic Church with Fr. Bernie Weir officiating. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery. Beatty-Peterseim Funeral, Cremation Care and Monument Services is assisting the...

Nov 2, 2021

Harold Lee, 96, of Webster, passed peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on November 2, 2021, at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City. No services are planned.

Harold David Lee was born October 25, 1925, in Sigourney, Iowa, the son of Benjamin and Myrtle (May) Lee. He graduated from Kinross High School. Sometime later, he was drafted into...

Oct 31, 2021

Dorothy (Swartzendruber) Gingerich, 93, of Kalona, died Sunday, October 31, 2021, at her home following a lengthy illness. A celebration of life will be held Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at 10:30 AM at Kalona Mennonite Church with Pastor Josh Lundberg officiating. The service will be available via Livestream at the Kalona Mennonite Facebook page. Burial will follow at the...

Oct 30, 2021

Patsy Britton, 73 of Kalona, died Saturday., October 30,  2021, at her home. Funeral Services have been set for 11:00 AM Saturday, November 6, 2021, at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona. Burial will be at the Sharon Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family would...

Oct 29, 2021

Stanley Dwain Burkholder, 92 of Washington, died Friday, October 29, 2021 at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington.

Funeral services are set for 11:00AM, Friday, November 5, 2021 at the Bethel Church with Pastor Curt Kuhns officiating. The service will be livestreamed on the Beatty-Peterseim Facebook page. Burial will follow in the Bethel cemetery. The family will...

Oct 23, 2021

Jaicey A. Miller, 17, of Wayland, died Saturday, October 23, 2021, at her home in Wayland. Visitation will be Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Bethel Church from 2:00-7:00PM. Funeral Services will be 10:00am, Friday, October 29, 2021, at the WACO High School gymnasium. Private family burial will take place at Bethel Cemetery.  Memorials in the name of Jaicey A....

Oct 21, 2021

Fred L. Yoder, 76 of Kalona died, Thursday, October 21, 2021 at his home. His body has been cremated and private family services will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be designated to Iowa City Hospice or Mennonite Central Committee. Memorial and condolences may be mailed to 2204 135th Dr. #6, Kalona, Iowa 52247. Peterseim Funeral...

Oct 20, 2021

Terry W. Embree, 59 of Coralville, Iowa passed away suddenly on October 20, 2021. The son of Gary and Lillian Embree. Terry proudly served his country as an Army Reservist and was called to active duty for Operation Desert Storm. Terry enjoyed the outdoor life, growing up fishing, hunting, and trapping with his family. He loved being out in...

Oct 15, 2021

Funeral Services for Loretta J. Kauffman, 81, of Grant, Nebraska, formerly of Kalona, will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at East Union Mennonite Church. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook Page. Burial will follow at the East Union Cemetery. The family will greet friends on Friday, October 22, 2021,...

Oct 11, 2021

Funeral services for Elmer A. Helmuth, 78, of Kalona, will be held Thursday, October 14, 2021, at 9:30 AM at the Elson Miller residence, 2080 110th Street, Kalona.  Burial will follow at the North Gingerich Cemetery.  Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 12, beginning at 3:00 PM, and Wednesday, October 13, beginning at 10:30 AM, all at the Elson...