Obituaries

Jan 16, 2021

Dorris M. (Gregor) Ruth, 97, of Burlington, formerly of Shueyville, died Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Bickford Assisted Living in Burlington. Per Dorris’ request, she has been cremated, and a celebration of life will be held Friday, July 16, 2021, at 2:00 PM at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Riverside with Father Bill Roush officiating. Burial will follow at...

Jan 15, 2021

Robert "Bob" Koehler, 97 of Washington, died Friday, January 15, 2021 at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington.

Bob was born June 25, 1923 in Washington County, Iowa to George E. and Mary (McCartney) Koehler.

Bob attended Ainsworth Schools and graduated from Ainsworth High School.  During World War II he served with the Navy in the...

Jan 8, 2021

Sandra K. Conrad, 78, of Washington, died Friday, January 8, 2021, at her home. Her body has been cremated and no services scheduled. The Beatty Peterseim funeral home is assisting the family.

Sandra Conrad was born December 20, 1942, in Washington IA, to Rex H. Dawson and Darlyne (Carey) Dawson. She was raised by her stepfather Melvin...

Jan 7, 2021

Delmer D. Wagler, 81, of Wayland, died Thursday, January 7, 2021, at his home. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 11, 2021, at 10:00 AM at the Wayland Mennonite Church. Burial will follow at the Sugar Creek Cemetery. A Livestream of the service will be available at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook Page. The family will greet friends Sunday,...

Jan 6, 2021

Jane Victorine, 79, of Wellman, formerly of Kalona, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 6, 2021.

A Celebration of Life for Jane Victorine will be held Saturday, July 17, 2021, at 3:30 PM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook Page.  Inurnment...

Jan 4, 2021

Charles Ray Arbogast, 91 of Wayland, died Monday, January 4, 2021 at his home in Wayland.

Open viewing and visitation will be Noon-6:00PM Friday, January 8, 2021 at the Beatty Funeral Home in Wayland. Mask and social distancing will be required.  His body will be cremated and private family graveside will be held at a later date at...

Jan 4, 2021

FRANCES FAE MORROW passed away peacefully on January 4th, 2021 at the age of 85 at Parkview Home in Wayland, Iowa. She was born on November 5th, 1935 in Washington County, Iowa, one of twin daughters to Ed and Ethel (Hesseltine) Morgan.

Frances was united in marriage to James (Dick) Morrow on December 19th, 1953 at the Methodist Church in...

Jan 4, 2021

Ralph E. Campbell, 61, of Kalona, died Monday, January 4, 2021, at his home in Kalona. He will be cremated and no services are planned at this time. A general memorial fund has been established. The Beatty Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Ralph Edward Campbell was born August 20, 1961, in Geneva, Illinois, the son...

Jan 3, 2021

Mary Ann Mellinger, 99, of Wellman, formerly of Riverside and Kalona, died Sunday, January 3, 2021, at Parkview of Wellman. A memorial service will be held at a later date. A memorial fund has been established for Parkview of Wellman. The Beatty Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Mary Ann (Stumpf) Mellinger was born July 13,...

Jan 3, 2021

Edward Bontrager, 99, of Wellman, died Sunday, January 3, 2021, at Parkview of Wellman. A private family service will be held Thursday, January 7, 2021, at 5:00 PM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook page.

Edward Bontrager was born June 13, 1921, in Lady...

Jan 2, 2021

Keith Wayne Anderson died peacefully, surrounded by his family, January 2, 2021 following a long and courageous battle following exposure to Agent Orange during the Vietnam conflict and from complications resulting from a medical procedure performed in 2000. Due to the current COVID-19 guidelines, burial with Military Services will be held at a later date in Northwood Cemetery, located...

Jan 1, 2021

Harriet Jane Kisner, 89, of Wellman passed away January 1,2021 from complications of a recent stroke in Sun City, AZ. A private memorial service will be held at Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona, Saturday, January 9 at 1:00pm. A Livestream of the service will be available at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook Page. Because of COVID-19 masks will be required...

Jan 1, 2021

James “Bill” William Hileman, 88 of Wayland, died Friday, January 1, 2021 at his home.

His body has been cremated and a private family graveside burial will be held at a later date at the North Hill Cemetery, near Wayland.  Beatty-Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Memorial may be designated to the North Hill Cemetery.

Bill was...

Jan 1, 2021

Larry “Skip” D. Plank, 80, of Kalona, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospital. A private family celebration of life will be held Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at 7:00 PM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook Page. A memorial fund has...

Dec 26, 2020

Richard A. “Spyder” Young, 71, of Wayland, died Saturday, December 26, 2020, at his home in Wayland. He will be cremated, and a service will be held at a later date. A memorial fund has been established for the family’s use.

Richard Alan Young was born August 9, 1949, in Alton, IL, the son of Claude Lee...

Dec 22, 2020

Wilbur Alan “Al” Lowe, 71, of Riverside, died Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at his home following a battle with cancer. A public visitation will be held Sunday, December 27, 2020, from 1 – 4 PM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona.  Social distancing guidelines will be in place and masks are required.  A memorial fund has been established...

Dec 21, 2020

Anna M. (Miller) Peiffer, 86, of Kalona, died Monday, December 21, 2020, at Pleasantview in Kalona. A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at 1:00 PM at the Kalona Mennonite Church. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook page. Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 22, from 4 – 6...

Dec 13, 2020

Beverly (Holden) Skinner Beverly Deann (Holden) Skinner, 79, passed away suddenly, yet peacefully, on August 19, after a long struggle with COPD.

Bev was born in Williamsburg, Iowa, to Margaret (Mumm) and Palmer Holden. The family soon moved to nearby Tipton, where she grew up riding ponies through farm fields, playing saxophone in the high school band...

Dec 13, 2020

Edwin R. Hostetler, 90, of Kalona, died Saturday, December 5, 2020, at the Pleasantview Home in Kalona. A private family service will be held Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at 10:00 AM at the Sunnyside Mennonite Church in Kalona.  The service will be available via livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook Page.  Private burial will follow at the South Gingerich...

Dec 12, 2020

Margaret Jeanette Miller, 89, passed away December 12, 2020, after a short illness. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Upper Deer Creek Mennonite Church, Kalona, Iowa. Due to COVID, masks will be required. Family will not be present. A Celebration of Life service will be held at Upper Deer...