Obituaries

Richard "Dick" Trier

Richard "Dick" Trier

Jun 29, 2024

Richard “Dick” Trier, 80 of Brighton, died at his home, Saturday, June 29, 2024.

 

A Memorial Service will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, July 5, 2024, at the Beatty-Peterseim Funeral Home in Washington with Pastor James Bringman officiating. His body has been cremated. The family will receive friends 2 hours before the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers,...

Marcia Diane Steckly

Marcia Diane Steckly

Jun 28, 2024

Marcia Diane Steckly, 75, of Wellman, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Highland Ridge Care Center in Williamsburg. Her life will be celebrated Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona. The service will be available via Livestream on the Beatty Peterseim website, Facebook, and YouTube pages. A private family burial will...

Odena Miller

Odena Miller

Jun 24, 2024

Savilla Odena “Dini” Miller, 94, of Kalona, passed from this life on Monday, June 24, 2024, at her nephew’s home in rural Kalona. Her funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 10:30 AM at the Fairview Mennonite Church in rural Kalona. The service will be available via Livestream on the Beatty Peterseim website, Facebook, and YouTube pages....

Jared Miller

Jared Miller

Jun 23, 2024

Jared Miller, 42, of rural Wellman, passed peacefully from this life after an eight-month battle with cancer, on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 10:00 AM at the Mid-Prairie High School gymnasium. The service will be available via Livestream on the Beatty Peterseim...

Dorothy Beatrice Reedy-Ruiz

Dorothy Beatrice Reedy-Ruiz

Jun 18, 2024

Dorothy B. Reedy-Ruiz, 77, of Washington, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospital, Downtown Campus. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 3:00 PM at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Washington. A general memorial fund has been established. The Beatty Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting the family.

 

Dorothy...

William "Bill" Franklin Wilson

William "Bill" Franklin Wilson

Jun 1, 2024

 

William “Bill” F. Wilson, 85, of Ainsworth, passed from this life on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the Parkview Home in Wayland. A graveside service with full military honors will be held Friday, June 7, 2024, at 11:00 AM, at Oregon Township Cemetery in Ainsworth. An open visitation without the family present will be held Thursday, June 6, 2024, from...

Lynda Lorraine Short

Lynda Lorraine Short

May 30, 2024

 

Lynda L. (Hemsted) Short, 60, of Wayland, ended her earthy journey on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at her home in Wayland. A funeral service will be held Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 10:30 AM at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington. The service will be available via Livestream on the Beatty Peterseim website, Facebook and YouTube pages. Burial will follow...

Perry E Bontrager

Perry E Bontrager

May 26, 2024

Perry E Bontrager, 98 of Kalona, passed from this life on Sunday, May 26th,2024 at the Parkview Nursing Home, Wellman, Iowa. Visitation will be on Wednesday May 29th from 2-4 and 6-8 PM, at the Sharon Bethel Amish Mennonite Church, 2260 520th ST SW Kalona, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 10 AM, on Thursday, May 30th, 2024,...

Dora Kallaus

Dora Kallaus

May 26, 2024

Dora (Sleichter) Kallaus, 94, of Kalona, passed from this life on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at the Pleasantview Home in Kalona. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 4:00 PM at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. The family will greet friends from 2 – 4 PM at the church. Following the funeral, she will be cremated....

Regina Ellen Perry

Regina Ellen Perry

May 23, 2024

Regina Perry, 76, of Kalona, passed from this life on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at the Pleasantview Home in Kalona. Celebration of her life will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, May 31, 2024, at the memory care unit at the Pleasantview Home in Kalona. A general memorial fund has been established. The Beatty Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting the family.

 

Regina...

Donald Glen Hochstedler

Donald Glen Hochstedler

May 15, 2024

Donald G. Hochstedler, 83, of Kalona, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospital, following a sudden illness.

A funeral service will be held Monday, May 20, 2024, at 10:30 AM at the Kalona Mennonite Church with Pastor Conrad Hertzler officiating. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Funeral website,...

Barbara K. (Askea) Burrichter

Barbara K. (Askea) Burrichter

May 13, 2024

Barbara K. (Askea) Burrichter, 79, of Washington, died Monday, May 13, 2024, at Parkview Manor in Wellman. 

Funeral Services have been set for 10:30 AM, Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the Beatty Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery. Visitation will begin at Noon Friday, May 17, 2024, at the funeral home with family receiving friends from 4-6:00...

Marjorie Noble

Marjorie Noble

May 11, 2024

Marjorie L. Noble, 100 of Washington, died Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington.

 

Graveside Services will be at 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 16, 2024, at New Boston Cemetery in New Boston, IL with Pastor Andrew Zuehlke officiating.  Beatty-Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Memorials may be designated to the Washington Public Library.

 

Marjorie was born April...

Mary Lou Frank

Mary Lou Frank

May 7, 2024

 

Mary Lou (Kiefer) Frank, 95, of Iowa City, passed from this life Tuesday, May 7, 2024. A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 10:00 AM at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Iowa City. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Website, Facebook and YouTube pages. The family will greet friends one hour...

Fred Dean Rugg

Fred Dean Rugg

May 4, 2024

Fred Rugg, 77 of Wayland, died Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City. A Celebration of Life will be 11:00AM, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the Independent Bible Church in Wayland, with Pastor Ben Linville officiating. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Website, Facebook and YouTube pages....

Daniel Coblentz

Daniel Coblentz

Apr 25, 2024

Daniel Coblentz, 85, passed from this life on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at his home in Kalona. A funeral service will be held Monday, April 29, 2024, at 10:00 AM at the Sunnyside Mennonite Church in Kalona. Burial will be held prior to the service at 8:30 AM at Fairview Cemetery north of Kalona. The service will be available via...

James Allen Jones

James Allen Jones

Apr 25, 2024

James Allen Jones, 79, of Ainsworth, passed from this life on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington. A memorial service will be held Monday, April 29, 2024, at 10:30 AM at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook and YouTube pages. A visitation will...

Michael Robert Sanders

Michael Robert Sanders

Apr 21, 2024

Michael Robert Sanders, 21 of Ottumwa, IA, died Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Fremont, California.

Funeral Services have been set for 2:00 PM, Monday, May 6, 2024, at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington with Pastor Mark Hornback officiating. Burial will follow at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Washington. The family will receive friends from Noon until service time. A general memorial...

Dolores Jane McGuire

Dolores Jane McGuire

Apr 8, 2024

Dolores J. (Farmer) McGuire, 92, of Wayland, passed away April 8, 2024, at her home. A funeral service will be held Monday, April 15, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington. Following a meal, burial will be held at Cottonwood Cemetery in Wayland. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook and...

Lydia Louise Rotzinger

Lydia Louise Rotzinger

Apr 6, 2024

Lydia Louise Rotzinger, age 59 of Wayland, completed her earthly walk with Jesus Christ, her Savior, on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at her home in Wayland, Iowa.

Funeral Services have been set for 2:00 PM, Friday, April 12, 2024, at the Fern Cliff Evangelical Free Church with Pastors David Shreeves and Ben Linville officiating. A burial will follow at the Fern...