Obituaries

Jun 23, 2011

Eileen Hammen, 90 of Washington, died Thursday, June 23, 2011 at the Washington County Hospital. A Memorial Mass will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at St. James Catholic Church with Fr. Troy Richmond officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the Tobin Center next to the Church. Her body has been donated to...

Jun 19, 2011

Celebraton of Life: Thursday, June 23, 2011   10:AM Sharon Center United Methodist Church, rural Kalona Burial in South Sharon Center Methodist Cemetery, rural Riverside Visitation: Wednesday, June 22  3-7 PM at Peterseim Funeral Home, Kalona

Irene Grout died Sunday, June 19, 2011 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City following a brief illness. She was a resident...

Jun 17, 2011

Brenda Diane Roth, 55 of North Liberty, Iowa died Friday, June 17, 2011 at the Windmill Manor in Coralville following a battle with cancer. A Celebration of her Life will be 1:00 PM Thursday, June 23, 2011 at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington with Pastor James Cluney officiating. Her body has been cremated. Visitation will begin at Noon Wednesday...

Jun 11, 2011

Rachel Marie Leichty of Winslow, AZ died Saturday, June 11, 2011 at her home in Winslow. Graveside Services will be 11:00 AM Friday, June 17, 2011 at the Sugar Creek Mennonite Cemetery with Pastor Robert Hartzler officiating. Family will receive friends two hours prior to the service at the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church. Beatty Funeral Home is assisting with local...

Jun 7, 2011

A celebration of life for Louise K. “Louie” Wagg, 70, of Washington will be held Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington. Burial will follow at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Brighton, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 9:30AM to service time on Saturday. Louise Wagg died Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at the University...

Jun 6, 2011

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Celebration of Life:  Friday, June 10, 2011, East Union Cemetery, rural Kalona

Visitation: Thursday, June 9 3-5 and 6-8 Peterseim Funeral Home,Kalona

Burial: East Union Cemetery,rural Kalona

Memorial Contributions:  Jody's Benefit Auction % East Union Mennonite Church

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Jun 4, 2011

Celebration of Life Mass: Wednesday, June 8, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Riverside,  51 St. Mary's St.  52327

Visitation: Tuesday, June 7, 5-7 Peterseim Funeral Home and Wednesday at church 9:00 until service

Memorials: Hospice of Washington County or Kalona Public Library

A Celebration of Life Mass for Robert "Bob" J. Mercer, 90, of...

Jun 3, 2011

Robert W. Butterbaugh died Friday, June 3 at Washington Care Center, Washington.  He was formerly of Wellman.

His body has been cremated and there will be no services.

Robert Wayne Butterbaugh was born Sept 27,1930, the son of Wesley and Carrie (Rowe) Butterbaugh.

Robert lived in Wellman,(Daytonville aea) his entire life.  He was...

May 28, 2011

Stella Marie Boshart, 101 of Wayland, died Saturday, May 28, 2011 at the Parkview Home in Wayland. A Celebration of Stella’s life will be 10:30 AM, Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at the Bethel Mennonite Church with Pastor Brad Gillis officiating. Burial will be at 9:30 AM Tuesday prior to the service at the Bethel Mennonite Cemetery. Visitation will begin at...

May 28, 2011

Eugene “Charlie” Boock, 72 of Washington, died Saturday, May 28, 2011 at Halcyon House in Washington following declining health. Funeral Services have been set for 2:00 PM Friday, June 3, 2011 at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington with Pastor Kelly Allard. Burial will be in the Elm Grove Cemetery. Visitation will begin at Noon Thursday at the Funeral Home...

May 28, 2011

Racine a�" Vivian Dickel, 77, passed away at WFH All Saints Hospital on Saturday, May 28, 2011. She was born in Kalona, Iowa on September 29, 1933, daughter of the late Virgil and Helen (nee: Mauch) Hochstetler.  She was married in Kalona to Marvin E. Dickel on August 14, 1955.  After 1966 she lived...

May 27, 2011

Visitaion: Sunday, June 5   5-7 Peterseim Funeral Home

Celebration of Life:   Monday,June 6,   11:00 AM

English River Church of the Bretheren, rural Kinross.

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Caroline Esther Dietrich Ballard, 93, Sigourney, formerly of Kinross, died May 27, 2011 at Manor House in Sigourney.  Direct burial took place May 28,...

May 26, 2011

No Services

Private Family Burial

A private burial for Charles A. Hartsock, 79 of Norway, Iowa will be held Wednesday, June 1, 2011. Charles died Thursday, May 26, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids following a brief illness. A general memorial fund has been established.

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May 4, 2011

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Celebration of life services for Samuel Kemp, 84, of Kalona will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, May 7, 2011, at the Fairview Conservative Mennonite Church in rural Kalona with Pastors Perry Miller, Don Swartzentruber and Leon Stutzman officiating.  Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery.  Visitation will be held Friday, May 6 from 2-4 and...

Apr 26, 2011

A celebration of life for Kenneth "Kenny" J. Duwa, 50 of Kalona will be held Friday, April 29, 2011, at 10:00AM at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Richmond with Father Rich Adam officiating.  Burial will follow at the Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery in rural Richmond.  Visitation will be held Thursday, April 28 from 2-4 and 6-8PM at...

Apr 23, 2011

A celebration of life for Ezra W. Shenk 95, of Wellman, will be held Wednesday, April 27, 2011 10:30AM at the Wellman Mennonite Church with Pastor Robert Hartzler officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 26 from 2-7PM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona where the family will greet friends from 2-3 and 6-7PM.   A memorial fund has...

Apr 21, 2011

Celebration of Life Mass for Barbara "Barb" Jean Figgins, 58, of Riverside will be held Tuesday, April 26 at 10:00 AM at the St. Mary's Catholic Church, Riverside.  Burial will be in the Riverside Public Cemetery.  Visitation is Monday April 25 at the Peterseim Funeral Home, Kalona from 3-5 and 6-8 with a prayer service at 7:30 PM. Barbara Figgins...

Apr 21, 2011

A celebration of life for Grace M. Strickler, 100, of Kalona will be held Monday, April 25, 2011 at 10:30AM at the Kalona United Methodist Church with Pastors Gerry Kahler and David L. Yoder officiaiting.  Burial will follow at the Sharon Hill Cemetery, Kalona.  Visitation will be held Sunday, April 24 from 5-8PM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in...

Apr 19, 2011

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A celebration of life for Lydia F. Gingerich, 91, of Kalona will be held Saturday, April 23, 2011, at 10:00AM at the Upper Deer Creek Mennonite Church in rural Wellman with Pastor Elmer Miller officiating. Burial will follow at the East Union Cemetery in rural Kalona.  Visitation will be held Friday, April 22, at the Peterseim...

Apr 19, 2011

A celebration of life for Marjorie A. Hammond 78, of Washington, will be held Saturday, April 23, 2011 at 11:00AM the Faith Baptist Church in Washington with Pastor Harold Gruber officiating. The family will greet friends from 10AM until service time at the church. A meal will be served at the church following the service. Marge Hammond died Tuesday, April...