Obituaries

Jun 2, 2021

Richard Wayne Hyde, 87 of Washington, died Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington.

Funeral Services have been set for 3:00PM Sunday, June 6, 2021 at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington with Pastor Kwang Song officiating. His body will be cremated following the service and interred at the Elm Grove Cemetery at...

May 23, 2021

A graveside service for Larry K. Skola, 76, of Blue Grass, will be held Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at 1:00 PM at the Sharon Hill Cemetery in Kalona. In lieu of flowers, memorial funds may be given to the Kalona Historical Society, 715 D Avenue, Kalona, Iowa, 52247. A Livestream of the service will be available on the Beatty Peterseim...

May 23, 2021

Irwin “Erv” Hanson, 83, of Washington, died Sunday, May 23, 2021, at Parkview Of Wellman following a sudden illness.  A private graveside service will be held at the Sandy Hook Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established for the family’s use.

Irwin “Erv” Mansfield Hanson was born July 6, 1937 in Brighton, Iowa,...

May 19, 2021

George Kisner, born May 1, 1931, died May 19, 2021, of heart disease. Per George’s wishes, his body has been cremated, and a picnic gathering will be held at the pavilion at Flint Creek Estates at a late date.

George was born May 1, 1931, the youngest son of David Warren Kisner and Ethel Alicia (Raffety) Kisner. He...

May 16, 2021

Antonio “Tony” Gutierrez, 73, of Wayland, died Sunday, May 16, 2021, at his daughter’s home in North Liberty. Per his request he has been cremated and no services are planned.

Antonio Gutierrez was born December 16, 1947, in Brownsville, TX, the son of Vidal and Cleotilde (Lopez) Gutierrez. He worked in various jobs, locally for Mike Niffenegger...

May 9, 2021

A celebration of life for Henrietta M. Johnson, 86, of Kalona, will be held Friday, May 14, 2021, at 3:00 PM at the Kalona United Methodist Church with Pastor Gene Kubli officiating. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook page. Burial will follow at the Sharon Hill Cemetery in Kalona. Visitation will be held...

May 4, 2021

A graveside service for Nancy K. (Barker) Oldfield, 70, of Wellman, will be held Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at 10:00 AM at Wellman Public Cemetery. A general memorial fund has been established. The Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting the family. Nancy Oldfield died Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospital.

Nancy Kay Oldfield was...

May 3, 2021

Anna (Ann) Fern Scarff, 91, went to be with her Lord on Monday, May 3, 2021 at Parkview Nursing Home in Wayland, Iowa. Funeral services have been set for 1:30 PM Friday, May 7, 2021 at the Trenton Missionary Church. Facebook livestream of the service will be at the Betty-Peterseim facebook page. Burial will be in the Forest Home Cemetery...

Apr 25, 2021

Funeral services for Ricki L. Sinn, 61, of Kalona, will be held Thursday, April 29, 2021, at 2:00 PM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook page. Burial will follow at Green Mound Cemetery, west of Trenton. Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 28, 2021, from 5 –...

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...