Diana Lynn Farmer
Apr 22, 2026
Diana Lynn Farmer, 69 of Brighton, died Wednesday, April 23, 2026, at her home in Brighton.
Celebration of life will be at a later date. A memorial in the name of Diana Farmer has been established to the Hospice of Washington County.
Diana was born August 07, 1956, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the daughter of Ernest Dale Jacobs and LeDoris Jane (Polson) Jacobs. She...
Dorothy Darlene Logan
Apr 14, 2026
Dorothy Darlene Logan (1936-2026)
Dorothy Darlene Logan was born to William and Edna (Hochstedler) Logan near Kalona, IA, on June 30, 1936. She lived in the Kalona community until 1963, when her residence changed to Virginia, where she accepted an assignment at Mennonite Broadcasts (now MennoMedia). She was invited to assist in developing the Advancement Department at Eastern Mennonite College (EMU)...
Ed Boone
Apr 12, 2026
Ed Boone, 87 of Washington, died Sunday, April 12, 2026, at his home in Washington.
Funeral services have been set for 10:30 AM, Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the Faith Baptist Church with Pastor Jon Rees officiating. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery. Visitation will begin at noon on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the Beatty Funeral Home, with...
Lawrence "Larry" James Cole
Apr 3, 2026
Lawrence “Larry” James Cole, 83, of Washington, died Friday, April 3, 2026, at his home.
His body has been cremated, and no services are scheduled. The Beatty-Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Larry was born October 25, 1942, in South Dakota, the son of Edmore and Marie Cole) Pelkey. He graduated from High School and enlisted in the Marines, serving in...
Arden Dale Wehmanen
Mar 31, 2026
Arden Dale Wehmanen, 86 of Ainsworth, IA, died Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at his home following a short illness.
His body has been cremated, and no services are planned. Beatty-Peterseim Funeral Home in assisting with arrangements.
Arden was born January 12, 1940, in Duluth, MN, the son of Ilmari John and Aili Fatilda (Lehti) Wehmanen. He was united in marriage to Sandy...
Muriel Ilene Draper
Mar 23, 2026
Muriel I. (Zook) Draper, 84, of Littleton, Colorado, passed from this life on Monday, March 23, 2026, at the Advent Health Care Center in Littleton, Colorado. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Glennon Heights Mennonite Church in Lakewood, Colorado. A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 10:30...
Adam James Miramontes
Mar 17, 2026
Adam J. Miramontes, 26, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Iowa City. A funeral service will be held Friday, March 27, 2026, at 11:30 AM at the Kalona United Methodist Church in Kalona. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook and YouTube pages. Visitation will be held Friday, March 27, 2026,...
Thomas William Mellinger
Mar 15, 2026
Thomas W. Mellinger, 89 of Washington, died Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Halcyon House in Washington. His funeral mass will be held Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 10:30 AM at St. James Catholic Church in Washington. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook and YouTube pages. Following the mass, he will be cremated and private...
Barbara Anderson
Mar 8, 2026
Barbara J. Anderson, 83, of Columbus Junction, passed from this life on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Lantern Park Specialty Care in Coralville. A funeral service will be held Friday, March 13, 2026, 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. Burial will...
Grace Eva McGeehon
Mar 6, 2026
Grace McGeehon
1920-2026
Grace Eva Bates McGeehon, 105, of Kalona, formerly of Indianola, passed away on March 6, 2026, at Pleasantview Home in Kalona. A memorial service will be held at the Pleasantview Chapel in Kalona on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM. A graveside service will be held Monday, June 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Indianola IOOF Cemetery....
Miriam Gingerich
Mar 5, 2026
Miriam Gingerich, 72, of Kalona, passed from this life on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at her home following a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 9:30 AM at the Laban T. Miller home, 2094 540th Street SW, Kalona. Burial will follow at the North Gingerich Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, March 6, from...
Kerry Stransky
Mar 4, 2026
**November 26, 1953 – March 4, 2026**
Kerry Lee Stransky, 72, of Wellman, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids.
Kerry was born on November 26, 1953, in Iowa, the son of Wayne Stransky and Juanita (Batterson) Stransky. He grew up in Wellman, where he graduated from Mid-Prairie High School, carrying with him the values...
Leonard Francis Rozmus
Mar 1, 2026
Leonard F. “Lenny” Rozmus, 62, of Kalona, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at his home. A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 5 – 7 PM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona. A celebration of life will be held at a later date in Brooklyn, Iowa. A memorial fund has been established for...
Jean F. Leichty
Feb 27, 2026
Jean Francis Scarff Leichty of Wayland entered into the presence of her Savior on February 27, 2026, at the age of 94.
Funeral Services have been set for 10:30 AM, Friday, March 6, 2026, at the Independent Bible Church in Wayland. The service will be live-streamed on the Beatty-Peterseim Funeral Home Facebook page and YouTube Channel. Burial will follow at the...
Katherine O. Cook
Feb 26, 2026
Katherine O. Cook, 91, died on February 26th after several years of heart problems. A funeral service will be held Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 11:30 AM at the Sharon Center United Methodist Church north of Kalona. Burial will follow at the Sharon Center Methodist Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 10 AM until 11:15 AM at the church....
Kathryn "Kathy" M Swank
Feb 24, 2026
Kathryn M. “Kathy” Swank, 59, of Washington, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. A funeral service will be held Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Kalona United Methodist Church. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook and YouTube pages. Her...
Richard "Dick" Lee Bartley, Jr.
Feb 17, 2026
Richard (Dick) Lee Bartley Jr., 71, peacefully passed away February 17, 2026, surrounded by his family at the Pleasantview Nursing Home in Kalona, Iowa. Born March 6, 1954 in Seattle, WA. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Catherine Bartley of Kalona, IA, one sister Jamie Bartley of Peoria, IL, his 4 children, Dean Bruner of Peoria, IL,...
Gary Dean "Tex" Redlinger
Feb 17, 2026
Gary D. “Tex” Redlinger,83, of Wellman, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at the Harvest Nursing and Rehab Center. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim YouTube and Facebook pages. Burial will follow...
Susie J Yoder Hostetler
Feb 14, 2026
Susie J. (Schlabach) Yoder Hostetler, 94, passed from this life on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the Washington County Hospital following a brief illness. A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Sunnyside Mennonite Church in Kalona. The service will be available via Livestream on the Sunnyside Mennonite Church Kalona YouTube page....
Teresa "Terry" Jo Weller
Feb 13, 2026
Teresa “Teri” Jo Weller, 64, of Washington, passed from this life on Friday, February 13, 2026, at the Parkview Home in Wayland. She has been cremated, and no services are planned at this time. Memorial funds may be directed to Hospice of Washington County or the American Red Cross. The Beatty Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Terry was born...
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