Obituaries

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...

Oct 7, 2021

Leah G. (Yoder) Roberts, 96, of Kalona, passed from this life on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at Pleasantview in Kalona. A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at 10:30 AM at the Sharon Center United Methodist Church at 2804 520th Street SW, Kalona. Masks are required at the service. The service will be available via...

Oct 6, 2021

Tony J. Cox, 36, of Columbus Junction, died Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospital. A visitation will be held Saturday, October 9, 2021, from 10 AM to noon at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington. A time of sharing will be held at noon. The time of sharing will be available via Livestream at the...

Sep 18, 2021

Linda Sue Johnson, 68, formerly of Olds, IA died Saturday, September 18, 2021, at the Keota Health Care Center following a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Her body has been cremated and private family graveside services will be held at the Bethel Cemetery at a later date. Beatty-Peterseim Funeral, Cremation Care and Monument Services is assisting in her care. A...

Sep 11, 2021

Esther Fuller quietly passed away on September 11, 2021, on her 96th birthday at the Clovis Community Hospital near Fresno California. Esther lived a quiet life and was devoted to her children and grandchildren. Esther was born in Johnson County, Iowa, near the small town of Sharon Center, the daughter of Abner Christner and Charlotte (Brenneman) Christner. She grew...

Sep 10, 2021

Jo A. “Poe” Pratt, 59, of Kalona, died Friday, September 10, 2021, at the Washington County Hospital following a lengthy illness. A visitation will be held Monday, September 13, 2021, from 5 – 7 PM, at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. A memorial fund has been established...

Sep 4, 2021

Larry “Red” Aldeman, 78, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, September 4, 2021, at his home. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at 6:00 PM, at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook page. The family will greet friends at the funeral home from 4:00...

Aug 30, 2021

Dean DeWolf, 82 of Washington, died Monday, August 30, 2021, at Keota Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 4, 2021, at the Beatty Funeral Home with Pastor Darren Brown officiating. The service will be available via Livestream on the Beatty Peterseim Funeral Page. Following the service his body will be cremated and interred at...

Aug 22, 2021

Dean Schrock, 65, of Kalona, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospital. A funeral service will be held Thursday, August 26, 2021, at 10:30 AM at the Kalona Mennonite Church. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook Page. Burial will follow at Sharon Hill Cemetery in Kalona. Visitation will...

Aug 22, 2021

Gerry Everette Miles, 78 of Wayland, died Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.

Funeral Services have been set for 9:30 AM Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Bethel Church near Wayland with Pastor David Shreeves officiating. Burial will follow in the Sugar Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from Noon-8:00PM Friday, August 27, 2021 at...

Aug 13, 2021

Rosemary (Liechty) Shumaker, 85, of Wayland, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospital as the result of injuries from a fall. A celebration of her life will be held Thursday, August 19, 2021, at 10:30 AM at the Wayland Mennonite Church with Pastor Michael Swartzendruber officiating. The service will be available via Livestream at...