Obituaries

Apr 20, 2021

Martha M. “Marty” Beckman, 99, of Kalona, died Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City following a sudden illness. A private memorial service will be held Saturday, May 15, 2021, at 2:30 PM at the Kalona United Methodist Church. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook page.  The family will greet friends...

Apr 17, 2021

A graveside service for Daniel W. Miller, 85, of Sarasota, Florida, formerly of Kalona, will be held Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at 11:00 AM at the North Gingerich Cemetery north of Kalona.  The family will greet friends Monday, April 26, from 1 – 5 and 6 - 8 PM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona.  Daniel W. Miller...

Apr 7, 2021

Edwin A. Arbogast, 70, died Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at Parkview Home in Wayland. A graveside service will be held Saturday, April 10, 2021, at 10:30 AM at Schrock Cemetery in rural Washington, with Pastor Nancy Sutherland officiating. Masks are required and social distancing guidelines will be in place. The service will be available via Livestream on the Beatty...

Apr 1, 2021

Donald Joseph Draker, 85, of Hills, died Thursday, April 1, 2021 at his home. A visitation will be held Tuesday, April 6, 2021, from 5 – 7 PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hills, where a rosary will be held at 7PM. A funeral mass will be held Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph Catholic...

Mar 29, 2021

A graveside service for Lola B. Sinn, 91, of Wayland, will be held Friday, April 2, 2021, at 11:30 AM at Elm Grove Cemetery in Washington. A visitation will be held from 9 – 11 AM Friday morning at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington. A memorial fund has been established for Cans for Cancer and Hospice of Compassus...

Mar 25, 2021

Gerald “Joe” Everett Allen, 79, of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, March 25, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 amFriday, May 14, 2021, at the English River Church - Brethern near South English.

Gerald “Joe” Allen was born March 9, 1942, in Wellman, Iowa, the son of Gilbert and Alverda (Marek) Allen. He attended Wellman...

Mar 25, 2021

Christy L. Fort, 74, of Washington, died Thursday, March 25, 2021, at Windsor Manor Sr. Living Campus in Sigourney.  The family will greet friends Thursday, April 1, 2021, from 2 – 4 PM at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington.  A general memorial fund has been established.

Christy Lee (Glider) Fort was born December 24, 1946, in...

Mar 23, 2021

Darlene Ann (Steckel) Leinen, 86, died Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at Pleasantview in Kalona. A private family service will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church. The service will be available via Livestream on the Beatty Peterseim Facebook page. Memorial donations may be directed to Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Mercy Hospital...

Mar 20, 2021

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Maynard Goff, Jr, 89, of Washington, died Saturday, March 20, 2021, at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington. Per his wishes, his body has been deeded to the University of Iowa Anatomy Department. Graveside services will be held at a later date. Memorial donations in Maynard’s name may be given to the American Cancer Society or...

Mar 3, 2021

Jacob W. Schrock, 86, died Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at his home in rural Kalona.  A memorial service will be held Sunday, March 7, 2021, at 3:00 PM at Lower Deer Creek Church with Pastor Steve Nelson officiating. The service will be available via Livestream at  https://youtu.be/--zrfTDIw2E. A memorial fund has been established for Lower Deer Creek Church and Mennonite...

Mar 1, 2021

Flavio Martinez, Jr, 52, of Iowa City, died Monday, March 1, 2021, at his home in Iowa City. He will be cremated, and no services are planned at this time.

Flavio Martinez, Jr, was born October 30, 1968, in Mexicali, BC, Mexico, the son of Flavio and Angeline (Armenta) Martinez. He graduated from high school in San...

Feb 17, 2021

Mattie J Swantz, 98, of Kalona, died Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at Pleasantview in Kalona. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 20, 2021, at 11:00 AM, at Upper Deer Creek Church. Burial will follow at Upper Deer Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9 AM until 11 AM. The service will be available on the Upper Deer...

Feb 13, 2021

Donzetta “Zetta” L. (Stewart) Zahs, 65, of Sigourney, formerly of Kalona, died Saturday, February 13, 2021, at the Keokuk County Hospital in Sigourney. A private family service will be held Saturday, February 20, 2021, at 1:00 PM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona. The service will be available via Livestream on the Beatty Peterseim Facebook page.

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Jan 27, 2021

Funeral services for Mary M. Miller, 83, of rural Riverside, will be held Saturday, January 30, 2021, at 9:30 AM, the Clayton Borntrager home, 2440 105th Street, Kalona. Burial will follow at the South Gingerich Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 28, from 1 – 8 PM at the Merlyn Miller residence, 1104 Palm Avenue, Riverside. Visitation will...

Jan 21, 2021

Deborah J. ”Deb” (Doggett) Kilbourn, 72, of Washington, died Thursday, January 21, 2021, at Pearl Valley Rehabilitation Center in Washington.  She has been cremated, graveside services are scheduled for 11:00AM, Saturday, March 20, 2021 at the Elm Grove Cemetery in Washington. In lieu of flowers a general memorial fund has been established and memorials may be sent to the...

Jan 17, 2021

A memorial service will be held Sunday, April 25, 2021, at 2:00 PM at the First Baptist Church in Washington.  The service will be available via Livestream at the First Baptist Church Facebook page.  Burial will follow at the Brighton Hillcrest Cemetery in Brighton. Gary Douglas “Doug” DeWolf, 58, of Washington, died Sunday, January 17, 2021, at the Washington...

Jan 16, 2021

Dorris M. (Gregor) Ruth, 97, of Burlington, formerly of Shueyville, died Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Bickford Assisted Living in Burlington. Per Dorris’ request, she has been cremated, and a celebration of life will be held Friday, July 16, 2021, at 2:00 PM at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Riverside with Father Bill Roush officiating. Burial will follow at...

Jan 15, 2021

Robert "Bob" Koehler, 97 of Washington, died Friday, January 15, 2021 at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington.

Bob was born June 25, 1923 in Washington County, Iowa to George E. and Mary (McCartney) Koehler.

Bob attended Ainsworth Schools and graduated from Ainsworth High School.  During World War II he served with the Navy in the...

Jan 8, 2021

Sandra K. Conrad, 78, of Washington, died Friday, January 8, 2021, at her home. Her body has been cremated and no services scheduled. The Beatty Peterseim funeral home is assisting the family.

Sandra Conrad was born December 20, 1942, in Washington IA, to Rex H. Dawson and Darlyne (Carey) Dawson. She was raised by her stepfather Melvin...

Jan 7, 2021

Delmer D. Wagler, 81, of Wayland, died Thursday, January 7, 2021, at his home. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 11, 2021, at 10:00 AM at the Wayland Mennonite Church. Burial will follow at the Sugar Creek Cemetery. A Livestream of the service will be available at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook Page. The family will greet friends Sunday,...