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Norman H Miller

Norman H Miller

Feb 4, 2025

Funeral services for Norman H. Miller, 84, of Kalona will be held Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 9:30 AM at the Nathan Miller home, 2289 Johnson Washington Road, Kalona. Burial will follow at the Brenneman Cemetery in rural Kalona. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 6 from 2 – 4:30 and 6 – 8 PM, and all day Friday at...

Lizzie S (Mast) Yoder

Lizzie S (Mast) Yoder

Jan 31, 2025

Lizzie S. Yoder, 87 died Friday, January 31, 2025, at her home in rural Kalona, surrounded by her family.

Lizzie S. Yoder was born October 28, 1937, in Kalona, Iowa, the daughter of Sam and Katie (Gingerich) Mast. Lizzie accepted Christ as her Savior in her youth and was baptized in the Old Order Amish Church. She remained faithful until her...

James K Meyer

James K Meyer

Jan 30, 2025

James K. Meyer, 87 of Wayland, IA, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Halcyon House in Washington, surrounded by his family. 

 

Funeral Services have been set for 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at the Wayland Mennonite Church with Micheal Swartzendruber officiating. Burial will follow at the North Hill Cemetery. Live-streaming of the service will be on the Beatty-Peterseim Funeral...

Vernon Ropp

Vernon Ropp

Jan 28, 2025

 

Vernon Ropp, 91, of Kalona, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at the Pleasantview Home in Kalona. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 10:30 AM at Sunnyside Mennonite Church. The service will be available via Livestream at the Sunnyside Mennonite Church YouTube page. Burial will be held before the service at...

J.D. Boyd

J.D. Boyd

Jan 18, 2025

J.D. Boyd, 94, of Kalona, passed from this life on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Parkview Manor in Wellman, joining his wife Carol who passed on January 4, 2025. A funeral mass will be held Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Richmond. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim...

Glen Gingerich

Glen Gingerich

Jan 17, 2025

Glen A. Gingerich, 83, of Riverside, passed from this life on Friday, January 17, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital. A graveside service will be held Friday, January 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Sharon Hill Cemetery in Kalona. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 23, 2025, from 4 – 6 PM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in...

Wilber Enrique Vilchis-Perez

Wilber Enrique Vilchis-Perez

Jan 12, 2025

 

Wilber Enrique Vilchis-Pérez, de 28 años, de Kalona, anteriormente de Chiapas, México, falleció el domingo 12 de enero de 2025 en su casa en Kalona. 

Wilber nació el 1 de mayo de 1996 en Ignacio Zaragoza, Municipio Villaflores, Chiapas, México, hijo de Froilán Bilchis Marroquín y María Laura Peres de la Crus. Se graduó de la universidad y se unió en...

Betty Jane Messer

Betty Jane Messer

Jan 10, 2025

Betty Jane Messer, 101 of Wayland, died Friday, January 10, 2025, at the Parkview Home in Wayland. Funeral Services have been set for 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington with Pastor Gerard Muller officiating. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook and YouTube pages. Following a time of...

Linda Ann Bell

Linda Ann Bell

Jan 8, 2025

Linda Ann Bell, 76, of Washington, Iowa, formerly of Iowa City, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, with her daughters by her side. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

Linda was born on July 31, 1948, the daughter of Kenneth R. and Ruth W. (Ricklefs) Holcomb of Martelle, Iowa. She...

Carol Margaret Boyd

Carol Margaret Boyd

Jan 4, 2025

 

Carol Boyd, 96, of Kalona, passed suddenly at her home on Saturday, January 4, 2025. A funeral mass will be held Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Holy Trintiy Catholic Church with Fr. Bill Roush officiating. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook and YouTube pages. Burial will follow at Sharon Hill...

Janet Marie Caldwell

Janet Marie Caldwell

Jan 2, 2025

Janet Marie Caldwell, 72, of Washington, died Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Banner Boswell Medical Center in Sun City, Arizona.

 

Her body has been cremated in Arizona. A Memorial Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 9, 2025, at St. James Catholic Church with Fr. Troy Richmond officiating. The Mass will be live-streamed on the Beatty-Peterseim Funeral Home...

Janice Ellen Crawford

Janice Ellen Crawford

Jan 1, 2025

 Janice Ellen Crawford, 93 of Washington, died Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at the Washington County Hospital.

 A private family graveside will be at the Elm Grove Cemetery. A memorial service will be later in the spring of 2025. The Beatty-Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Memorials may be designated for Hospice of Washington County, Paws and More, or the Washington...

David Frederick Tornow

David Frederick Tornow

Dec 31, 2024

David F. Tornow, 57 of rural Washington, passed from this life unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Lower Deer Creek Church. The service will be available via Livestream at the church's YouTube page. Burial will follow at Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery...

Paul L Miller

Paul L Miller

Dec 22, 2024

Paul L. “Nubbin” Miller, 91, of Kalona, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at the University of Iowa Downtown Campus. A memorial service will be held Friday, December 27, 2024, at 11:00 AM at East Union Mennonite Church with Pastor Joel Beachy officiating. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim YouTube, and Facebook pages. Burial...

Tim Franklin Evans

Tim Franklin Evans

Dec 20, 2024

Tim F. “Tank” Evans, 66, of Washington passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, at the Washington County Hospital, following a sudden illness. A memorial gathering for family and friends will be held Sunday, December 29, 2024, from 1 – 4 PM at the Washington Golf and Country Club. A general memorial fund has been established. The Beatty Peterseim Funeral...

Christine Lee Wells

Christine Lee Wells

Dec 18, 2024

Christine Lee Wells, 68 of Washington, died at her home Wednesday, December 18, 2024.

A memorial service will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the Beatty-Peterseim Funeral Home in Washington with Pastor Anthony DeVaughn.The service will be live-streamed on the Beatty-Peterseim Facebook page, YouTube Channel and website.  Visitation will be 4-7:00 PM, Friday, December 27, 2024, at the funeral...

Gerald "Garry" Stewart

Gerald "Garry" Stewart

Dec 18, 2024

Gerald “Garry” Stewart, 86 of Ainsworth, IA died Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at his home in Ainsworth.

 

His body has been cremated, and a visitation will be from 4 to 7:00 PM on Monday, December 30, 2024, at the Beatty-Peterseim Funeral Home in Washington, followed by a Masonic Service at 7:00PM. A private family burial will be held at the Indian...

Donald Duane Crowl

Donald Duane Crowl

Dec 9, 2024

Donald Duane Crowl, 95 of Fairfield, formally of the Trenton area, died Monday, December 9, 2024, at Parkview Care Center in Fairfield. 

 

His body has been cremated and a graveside service at North Hill Cemetery near Wayland will be later. The Beatty-Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. 

 

Donald was born on March 27, 1929, in Henry Co, Iowa, the son of...

Jerry David Hudson

Jerry David Hudson

Dec 7, 2024

 

Jerry D. Hudson, 87, of Kalona, passed from this life on Saturday, December 7, 2024, surrounded by his family at the Pleasantview Home in Kalona. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 6:30 PM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona with Pastor Michael Seward officiating. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty...

James Alvin Kauffman

James Alvin Kauffman

Dec 4, 2024

 

James A. Kauffman, 50, of Iowa City, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at his home following a sudden illness. A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 4:00 PM at the East Union Mennonite Church fellowship hall. The family will greet friends from 2 – 3:45 PM in the fellowship hall....

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