Obituaries

Apr 18, 2019

Dr. David J. Conwell, 80, of Kalona, Iowa, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, April 18, 2019. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, April 25th, 2019 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 3000 12th Ave, Coralville, followed by a luncheon. Father Chuck Adam will officiate. Visitation will be...

Apr 9, 2019

Christopher Lee Lepire, 47, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019.

Chris was born December 21, 1971, in Cavalier, ND.  Chris graduated from the University of North Dakota as an Occupational Therapist.  Chris was employed by Kindred at Home.  Chris loved his work as an OT, treating his patients and sharing his stories.  Chris loved spending time with...

Apr 8, 2019

Allie Davison Guengerich, 1924-2019

Allie Louella Davison Guengerich was born at Wayland, Iowa on January 23, 1924, the daughter of Homer and Addie (Neff) Davison. As a child and youth she attended Cottonwood United Brethren Church near Wayland, Iowa, where she played piano and was baptized at age thirteen. She graduated from Wayland High School in 1942...

Apr 2, 2019

Gary A. Cook, 76, of Washington, formerly of Sycamore, Illinois, died Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Halcyon House in Washington.  A memorial service will be held in Sycamore at a later date.  A general memorial fund has been established.  The Beatty Funeral Home is assisting the family locally, the Butala Funeral Home in Sycamore is assisting the family in...

Mar 31, 2019

A Mass of Christian Burial for Blake J. Haman, 16, of Kalona, will be held Friday, April 5, 2019 at 10:30 AM at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Richmond with Father Bill Roush and Deacon Derick Cranston officiating. Burial will follow at Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 4 from 2 – 7 PM at...

Mar 28, 2019

Steven M. Walters, 63, of Brighton, died Thursday, March 28, 2019 at his home. The family will have a private burial at Elm Grove Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, April 14, 2019 at 2:30PM at the Washington County Conservation Center in Marr Park. A general memorial fund has been established.

Steven Melvin Walters...

Mar 25, 2019

Janet M. Moss, 93, of Washington died Monday, March 25, 2019 at the University of Iowa Hospital, and would like everyone to get their flu shot. At her request she will be cremated and there will be no services. A memorial fund has been established for Friendship Emergency Fund of Washington Ministerial Association, Hospice of Washington County and Washington County...

Mar 22, 2019

A celebration of life for Keith Davisson, 65, of Kalona, will be held Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 10:30AM at the Kalona Mennonite Church with Pastor Ben Blanchard officiating. Visitation will be held Monday, March 25 from 6 - 8PM and Tuesday, March 26 from 3 – 8 PM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona. In lieu of...

Mar 19, 2019

Daniel Patrick Kissinger, 65, of Norman, Oklahoma left this world and joined the House of our Lord on March 19, 2019.  He was born on October 13, 1953 to Gerald Rogers and Barbara Ann Kissinger. He was a kind and gentle man. He loved his wife of 46 years, Terry Lee Wallerich. He was a wonderful father to his...

Mar 18, 2019

Joanne Goode Colson, 86 of Washington, died Monday, March 18, 2019 at the Washington County Hospital. Funeral Services have been set for 2:00PM Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Faith Baptist Church. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-6:00PM Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the Beatty Funeral Home.

Joanne Goode Colson was born May...

Mar 11, 2019

Sheila Mae (Olive) Goodwin, 63, of Washington, Iowa, grabbed Jesus’ hand as he passed by on March 11, 2019 and was ushered into Heaven after a short battle with cancer. Services will be held Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Washington First Assembly of God Church with Pastors James Cluney and Dave Watson officiating. Burial will follow...

Mar 7, 2019

Diann K. Miller, 69, of Mt. Pleasant, died Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the University of Iowa Hospital. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 12, from 4 – 7 PM at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington with a funeral at 7PM. Visitation with a lunch will be held Thursday, March 14 from noon – 2PM at the Burt...

Mar 1, 2019

Arthur William Schooley, 91, of Wayland, Iowa and former resident of Bloomfield, Iowa passed away on March 1, 2019 at his home. He was born September 22, 1927 on a farm near Grinnell, Iowa to Viola G. (Fleener) Schooley and Harold E. Schooley. Art grew up in Grinnell and attended Parker and Davis Elementary Schools and graduated from Grinnell...

Mar 1, 2019

Keith LeRoy Gardner, 80 of Wayland, died Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Washington County Hospital. A graveside service will be held Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 10:30 AM at Sugar Creek Cemetery in Wayland. Memorial contributions can be given for the grandchildren’s education. Beatty Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Keith was born December 30, 1938...

Feb 15, 2019

A celebration of life for John R. Berg, 61, of Kalona, will be held Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at 10:30 AM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona, with Deacon Derick Cranston officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow at Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery in Richmond. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 PM at the...

Feb 11, 2019

A celebration of life for Katelyn “Katie” V. Miranda, 18, of Palo, Iowa, will be held Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Washington Mennonite Church in Washington with Pastors Amanda Bleichty and Tim Detweiler officiating. Visitation will be held Friday, February 15, 2019 from 4 – 7 PM at the church. A general memorial fund has been...

Feb 9, 2019

A celebration of life for Bonnie Jean Jorgensen, 66, of Muscatine, will be held Friday, February 15, 2019, at 10:30 AM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona with Pastor Ron Breese officiating. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM at the Rock Creek Cemetery in Garwin, Iowa. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 14, from 5...

Feb 8, 2019

A Mass of Christian Burial for Elmer Waldschmidt, 87, of Riverside, will be held Thursday, February 14, 2019, at 10:30 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Riverside with Father William Roush officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Riverside. Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 13 from 4 – 7 PM at St. Mary's Catholic Church,...

Feb 4, 2019

Delsena “Del” Henningfield, 84, passed away unexpectedly Monday February 4, 2019 at her home in Washington. Funeral services will be held Saturday February 9, 2019 at 10:30 AM, at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington. Burial will be held at the Oxford Cemetery in Oxford at 2:00PM. Visitation will be Friday February 8, from 5 – 7 PM at the...

Jan 31, 2019

David M. Chorpening, Sr. 71, of Wayland, formerly of Ainsworth died Thursday, January 31, 2019 at Parkview Home in Wayland. A memorial service will be 11:30AM, Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the Beatty Funeral Home. Family will receive friends from 10:00AM Saturday until service time. A memorial fund has been established for Paws & More Animal Shelter.

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