Obituaries

Evelyn Goff

Evelyn Goff

Nov 25, 2016

Evelyn Anna Widmer Roth-Goff, 89, born June 7, 1927, was given the privilege of going home to be with the Love of her life, Jesus, on November 25, 2016. She is finally home. Evelyn is survived by her devoted husband of almost 26 years, Maynard Goff, Jr.; her children Philip (Mary) Roth, Debra (Bill) Middleton, Dee (Larry) Clingman, Penelope (Kevin)...

DuWayne Pratt

DuWayne Pratt

Nov 24, 2016

DuWayne R. "Sonny" "The Catfish Man" Pratt, 80, of Washington, died Thursday November 24, 2016 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City following a month long illness.   A memorial service will be held at a later date.  A general memorial fund has been established. DuWayne Robert Pratt was born December 7, 1935 in Redwood Falls, MN., the son of...

Rickey Shaw

Rickey Shaw

Nov 18, 2016

Rickey Shaw, 51 of Washington, died Friday, November 18, 2016 at the Washington County Hospital following an accident. Funeral Services have been set for 10:30 AM Monday, November 28, 2016 at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington with Pastor Darryl Carr officiating. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-5:00 PM Sunday at the Beatty...

Richard Hayes

Richard Hayes

Nov 16, 2016

Funeral services for Richard "Dick" L. Hayes, 89, of Washington will be held Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 10 am at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington with Doug Tinnes officiating.  Burial will follow at Grace Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be held Friday, November 18 from 2 – 7pm at the Beatty Funeral Home, with the family present from 5 – 7pm.  A...

Donna Maas

Donna Maas

Nov 15, 2016

A celebration of life for Donna Maas, 86, of Kalona, formerly of Iowa City, will be held Monday, November 21, 2016 at 10:30 am at the Sharon Center United Methodist Church with Pastor Erling Shultz and District Superintendent Reverend Leah Pogemiller officiating.  Burial will follow at the Sharon Center United Methodist Cemetery.  Visitation will be held Sunday, November 20, 2016 from 4...

Harley Short

Harley Short

Nov 14, 2016

Funeral services for Harley N. Short, 21, of Ottumwa, formerly of Wayland, will be held Friday, November 18, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington.  Burial will follow at the North Hill Cemetery in Wayland.  Visitation will be held Thursday, November 17 from noon – 8 pm with the family present from 5 – 8 pm at the...

Charles (Chuck) Peiffer

Charles (Chuck) Peiffer

Nov 13, 2016

Funeral services for Charles L. (Chuck) Peiffer, 84, of Kalona will be held Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 11:00 am at the First Christian Church in Washington with Pastor Colton Clay officiating.  The body will be cremated following the service.  Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 16, 2016 from 4 – 7 pm at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona.  A memorial fund...

Avery McCoy

Avery McCoy

Nov 9, 2016

A celebration of life for Avery M. McCoy, 17 month old, of Riverside, IA., will be held Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 10:30 am at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona.  Visitation will be held Friday, November 18 from 5 – 7- pm at the funeral home.  A general memorial fund has been established.  Avery McCoy died suddenly Wednesday, November 9 at her...

Ida (Miller) Mullet

Ida (Miller) Mullet

Nov 7, 2016

Funeral services for Ida M. (Miller) Mullet, 91, of Kalona, will be held Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 10:00 am at the Fairview Conservative Mennonite Church with Pastors Conrad Hertzler, Perry L. Miller and John Hershberger officiating.  Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery.  Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 8 from 6- 8 pm  and Wednesday November 9 from 1-4 and 6-8...

Neal Stafford

Neal Stafford

Oct 30, 2016

Neal Stafford, 51, of Crawfordsville, died Sunday, October 30, 2016 at the Washington County Hospital following a sudden illness.  His body has been cremated and there will be no services.  Memorial donations will be used for his children. Neal Stafford was born August 15, 1965 in Los Angeles, CA., the son of Rex C. and JoAnn (Wagstaff) Stafford.  He attended school in Las...

Dorothy Rodgers

Dorothy Rodgers

Oct 19, 2016

A celebration of life for Dorothy M. Rodgers, 87, of Muscatine, formerly of Kalona, will be held Monday, October 24, 2016 at 10:30 am at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona with Pastor Eddie Cabrera officiating.  Burial will follow at the Richmond Public Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday, October 23 from 3-6 pm at the Peterseim Funeral Home.  A memorial fund...

James White

James White

Oct 14, 2016

James "Jim" W. White, 57 of rural Washington, died Friday, October 14, 2016 at the Washington County Hospital. Funeral Services have been set for 2:00 PM Friday, October, 21, 2016 at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington with Pastor Rick Zickefoose officiating. Burial will follow at the family farm. Visitation will begin at Noon Thursday at the funeral home with...

Maelah Mills

Maelah Mills

Oct 11, 2016

A visitation for Maelah Claire Mills, stillborn daughter of Mike and Megan (Steckly) Mills will be held Saturday, October 15, 2016 from 10-11 am at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Williamsburg.  A memorial service for family and close friends will be held at 11 am.  A memorial fund has been established for the family’s use.  Maelah Claire was born and entered into...

Leola White

Leola White

Oct 8, 2016

A celebration of life for Leola F. (Hershberger) White, 92, of Kalona will be held Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at 10:30 am at the East Union Mennonite Church with Pastor Joel Beachy officiating.  Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 11, 2016 from 4 – 7 pm at the East Union Mennonite Church. Leola White died Saturday, October 8, 2016 at the...

Phoenyx Sturm

Phoenyx Sturm

Oct 6, 2016

Phoenyx E. Sturm, 16 month old daughter of Robert Alan and Jamie Lee (Sypherd) Sturm of Washington, died Thursday, October 6, 2016 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.  A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.  Phoenyx Elizabeth Sturm was born June 5, 2015 in Washington.  She is survived by two brothers: Gryffin and Tryton Sturm of...

Mary Balk

Mary Balk

Oct 6, 2016

A celebration of life for Mary Patt (Abbott) Balk, 88, of Washington, will be held Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 3:00 pm at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington.  A time of visitation with the family will be held from 2-3 pm.  A memorial fund has been established for the Washington Public Library and the Washington YMCA.  Mary Patt Balk died Thursday, October...

Helen & Ed Heusinkveld

Helen & Ed Heusinkveld

Oct 6, 2016

Peterseim Fune4al Home will be assisting the family with graveside services

Samuel Hochstetler

Samuel Hochstetler

Oct 5, 2016

A celebration of life for Samuel Hochstetler, 78, of Washington, formerly of Wellman, will be held Friday, October 14, 2016 at 11:00 am at the East Union Mennonite Church with Pastor Joel Beachy officiating.  Visitation will be held Thursday, October 13, 2016 from 4 – 7 pm at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona.  The body will be cremated following visitation and...

Wilma Mitchell

Wilma Mitchell

Sep 28, 2016

A funeral service for Wilma M. Mitchell, 94, of Washington, formerly of Crawfordsville, will be held Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 11:30 am at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington, with Pastor Jason Collier officating.  Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemtery in Washington.  Visitation will be held prior to the service, from 10 – 11:30 am on Saturday.  A memorial fund has...

Daniel Miller

Daniel Miller

Sep 24, 2016

A celebration of life for Daniel D. Miller, 90, of Kalona will be held Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at 10:30 am at the East Union Mennonite Church in rural Kalona with Pastor Joel Beachy officiating.  Burial will follow at the East Union Cemetery.  Visitation will be held Monday, September 26, 2016 from 4 – 8pm at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona.  A...