Obituaries

Sharon Francis Morris

Sharon Francis Morris

Mar 17, 2022

Sharon Francis Morris, 53 of Keota, died Thursday, March 17, 2022 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City.

 

 

Her body has been cremated and a gathering and sharing of memories will be 4-6:00PM, Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington. Memorial contributions may be designated to her family.

 

Sharon...

Robert Perry Pierce

Robert Perry Pierce

Mar 7, 2022

Robert Perry Pierce, died unexpectedly in his home, on Monday, March 7th, 2022, at the age of 68.

Robert, favorably known as “Keke”, is survived by his wife Audrey Pierce; his children, Steve Naderman (Jenny), Jessica Newton (Andy), Jennifer Pierce Haig (Steve), Lacey Pierce, Stacy Curtin (Chad), Jason Curtin, Joe Curtin (Shanea); his two brothers, Scott and Todd Pierce, three...

Christopher Jon Vogel

Christopher Jon Vogel

Mar 5, 2022

Christopher “Chris” J. Vogel, 53, of Harper, died Saturday, March 5, 2022, as a result of injuries suffered in a car accident. His body has been cremated and a gathering will be held at a later date. A memorial fund in Chris’s name has been established for a college fund for his sons. Checks may be written to Laura Vogel...

Katie Irene Miller

Katie Irene Miller

Mar 1, 2022

Katie Miller, 77, of Keystone, formerly of Marion, died Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at Keystone Nursing Care Center. A funeral will be held Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 2:00 PM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona with Pastor James Perry officiating. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook page. Burial will follow at Sharon...

James Richard "Dick" Morrow

James Richard "Dick" Morrow

Mar 1, 2022

James Richard “Dick” Morrow died peacefully at Washington County Hospital on March 1, 2022 at the age of 87.  He was born April 11, 1934 in Iowa City to Gilbert and Ethel (McNeese) Morrow and grew up in the Keota, Iowa area.  He married Frances Morgan at the Methodist Church in Brighton, Iowa on December 19, 1953.

 

He worked...

David Allen Custer

David Allen Custer

Mar 1, 2022

David Allen Custer, 70 of Wayland, died Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at his home in Wayland.

 

Visitation will be Sunday, March 6, 2022 from 4-6:00 PM at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington.  There will be a Private Burial.  A Celebration of his life will be 11:00 AM Monday, March 7, 2022 at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington, with a...

Betty L. Hixson

Betty L. Hixson

Feb 23, 2022

 

Betty L. Hixson, 91, of Columbus Junction, died Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at her home.  A celebration of life will be held Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 10:30 AM at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook page. Burial will follow at Oregon Township Cemetery in Ainsworth.  Visitation...

Jane Marie Leichty

Jane Marie Leichty

Feb 20, 2022

Jane Marie Leichty, 67 of rural Mt. Pleasant, died Sunday, February 20, 2022, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice in West Burlington, Iowa.

Visitation will be held Friday, March 4, 2022, from 4 - 6:30 PM at the Bethel Church north of Wayland.  Burial will be held Saturday, March 5 at 9:30 AM at the Bethel Cemetery and a memorial...

Johnny William Hicks, III

Johnny William Hicks, III

Feb 18, 2022

Johnny W. Hicks, III, 76, died Friday, February 18, 2022, at Regency Care Center in Norwalk, Iowa.  A memorial service will be held Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at 10:30 AM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook page.  A memorial fund to assist the family has been established....

Joyce D. Schlabach

Joyce D. Schlabach

Feb 15, 2022

 A Celebration of Life for Joyce D. (Stutzman) Schlabach, 86, will be held Friday, March 4, 2022, at 10:00 AM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona.  Visitation will be held Thursday, March 3, 2022, from 4 - 7 PM at the funeral home. Joyce Darlene Schlabach was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world...

Mamie C Nisly

Mamie C Nisly

Feb 8, 2022

Mamie C. Nisly, 87, of Kalona died Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at her home. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, February 12, 2022, at 11:00 AM at the Kalona Mennonite Church. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook page.  Private family burial will be held prior to the service.  Visitation will be held...

Lester W. Gardner

Lester W. Gardner

Jan 28, 2022

Lester W. Gardner, 96 of Keota, formally of Iowa City, died Friday, January 28, 2022 at the Keota Health Care Center.

 

Funeral Services have been set for 1:00 PM, Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Sharon...

Steven "Steve" Douglas Kron

Steven "Steve" Douglas Kron

Jan 22, 2022

Steven “Steve” Douglas Kron, 65 of Kalona, died Saturday, January 22, 2022 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

Private graveside service will be held at the Mentzer Cemetery near Hills, Iowa. Visitation will be 3-6:00PM, Thursday, January 27, 2022 at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona. Memorials in the name of Steven Kron may be designated to Richmond...

Alma Nisly

Alma Nisly

Jan 18, 2022

Alma Nisly, 85, of Kalona, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at her home. A memorial service will be held Thursday, January 20, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Fairview Church, 2605 540th St SW, Kalona, IA 52247. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook Page. Private family burial will be held prior...

Chadwick "Chad" Layne Lekwa

Chadwick "Chad" Layne Lekwa

Jan 16, 2022

Chadwick Lekwa, 58, passed away at his home in Eldridge, IA on Sunday, January 16, 2022. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Chad was an avid outdoorsman and loved watching animals & birds in their native habitat. Memorials may be made to the Iowa DNR in Chad’s name at www.iowadnr.gov/donate. Chad was born September 15, 1963, in Davenport, Iowa to Marcy Keppy...

Judith "Judy" Ann Eimen

Judith "Judy" Ann Eimen

Jan 16, 2022

Judith Ann “Judy” Eimen, 79, of Frytown, passed from this life on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at her home. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 9, 2022, at 11:00 AM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona.  The family will greet friends from 10 - 11 AM at the funeral home. A light lunch will follow the service....

Linda Alice Frank

Linda Alice Frank

Jan 15, 2022

Linda A. (Waldschmidt) Frank, 60, of Riverside, passed from this life on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at her home in Riverside. Her body has been cremated and a memorial service will be held Saturday, January 22, 2022, at 11:00 AM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona. The family will greet friends from 9:30 – 11:00 AM, a rosary will...

James "Jim" Strabala

James "Jim" Strabala

Jan 7, 2022

James Strabala, 75, of Riverside, died at his home on Friday, January 7, 2022. His body has been cremated and no services will be held. Condolences may be sent to Don Strabala at: 125 Hwy 965, #2, North Liberty, IA 52317. The Beatty Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting the family.

James “Jim” Strabala was born April 18, 1946, in Iowa...

Tracy Gene Altenhofen

Tracy Gene Altenhofen

Jan 7, 2022

Tracy G. Altenhofen, 59, of Washington, went home to be with his mother Sandy on, Friday, January 7, 2022, at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington. A private family service will be held Friday, January 14, 2022, at 1:00 PM at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington. The service will be available via Livestream on the Beatty Peterseim Facebook page....

Collene Mayrie Blakley

Collene Mayrie Blakley

Jan 4, 2022

Collene Mayrie Blakely, 75, formerly of Golden Valley, MN, passed away January 4, 2022, at 8:00 PM at her home in Eugene, Or. Collene’s passing had been expected and was a peaceful transition. She has been cremated and a celebration of life will be held Saturday, September 24, 2022, at noon at the Kalona City Park, shelter B. This is...