Obituaries

Aug 13, 2020

A graveside celebration of life for David G. “Dave” McCurry, 69, of Coralville and Naples, Florida, will be held Monday, August 17, 2020, at 11:00 AM at Hazelwood Cemetery in Grinnell. Visitation will be held at the cemetery from 10 – 11 AM. Social distancing guidelines will be in place.  A facebook live stream will be available on the...

Aug 1, 2020

A Celebration of Life for Marla J. Yoder, 61, of Kalona, will be held Thursday, August 6, 2020, at 10:30 AM at Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church in rural Kalona with Pastor Don Patterson officiating. Burial will follow at Lower Deer Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 5, 2020 from 2 – 7 PM at the Peterseim...

Jul 29, 2020

David Lee Chunn, 67, of Washington, died Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at his home in Washington. As per David’s request his body will be cremated and there will be no services. A general memorial fund has been established. The Beatty Funeral Home is assisting the family.

David Lee Chunn was born on February 23, 1953 in Steele,...

Jul 27, 2020

Beverly Ann Butterbaugh Mast, 81 of Kalona, died Monday, July 27, 2020 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City.

Graveside services have been set for 10:00AM Friday, July 31, 2020 at Sharon Hill Cemetery with Father Bill Roush and Deacon Derick Cranston officiating. A drive by visitation will be Thursday from 5-7:00PM at...

Jul 25, 2020

Clarence Robert “Bud” Wehr, 92, of Washington, died Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Halcyon House in Washington. Private family funeral services will be held 1:30 PM Saturday, August 1, 2020 at the Beatty Funeral Home with Fr. Bernie Wear officiating. A facebook live stream will be available on the funeral homes facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/BeattyPeterseim/ Visitation will be from 12:00-7:00...

Jul 24, 2020

Treva was born March 15, 1925 in Kalona, Iowa the daughter of E. J. and Amy Hesselschwerdt, and died of heart failure July 24th, 2020 in Houston, Tx. Treva grew up in Kalona and graduated from Iowa State with a Bachelor of Science in 1948, she would later get a Masters at Eastern Michigan University and three Specialist degrees....

Jul 21, 2020

Donald D. Dayton, 94, died Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington. At his request there will be no visitation or funeral service. The body has been deeded to the University of Iowa College of Medicine. Later burial of the cremains will be in Elm Grove Cemetery in Washington. The Beatty Peterseim Funeral Home is...

Jul 18, 2020

Darrell Bandy, 83 of Washington, died Saturday, July 18, 2020.

A drive by visitation will be 4-6:00PM Monday, July 20, 2020 at the Beatty Funeral Home carport in Washington. His body will be cremated and private family burial will be at the Keota Cemetery at a later date. A memorial in the name of Darrell Bandy has...

Jul 17, 2020

Dorothy M. Rhodes, 103, of Kalona died Friday, July 17, 2020, at Pleasantview Home in Kalona. A private family graveside service will be held Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at the East Union Cemetery with Pastor Joel Beachy officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 21, from 4 – 7 PM at East Union Mennonite Church car port. Masks will...

Jul 14, 2020

Nancy Carron Stewart, 80 of Ainsworth, IA died Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Halcyon House in Washington.

A drive by visitation will be Sunday, July 19, 2020, 4-6:00PM at the family apple orchard at 508 Lincoln Street in Ainsworth. Her body has been cremated and burial will be at a later date.  Beatty Funeral Home is assisting...

Jul 11, 2020

Timothy Dean Zear, 66 of Washington, died Saturday, July 11, 2020 at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics.

A celebration of his life will be 10:30AM Saturday, August 29, 2020 at the Faith Baptist Church in Washington with Pastor Jon Rees officiating. A facebook live-stream will be available at https:www.facebook.com/BeattyPeterseim/. Social distancing guidelines will be enforced. Family...

Jul 10, 2020

Margaret “Marge” Ruth Rath, 82, of Riverside, died July 10, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.

No services are planned and Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona is assisting with arrangements.

She was retired from the VA Hospital where she was employed for 25 years.

Marge was born July 31, 1937 in Corona,...

Jul 3, 2020

Geraldine M. Widmer, 84, of Kalona, formerly of Wayland, died Friday, July 3, 2020 at the Pleasantview Home in Kalona.  A memorial service will be held Monday, July 13, 2020 at 10:00 AM Sugar Creek Mennonite Church in Wayland, Iowa with Pastor Rachelle Luitjens officiating.  Burial will follow at the Sugar Creek Cemetery.  Social distancing guidelines will be enforced. ...

Jun 17, 2020

Robert L. Beatty, 90, of Mt. Pleasant, IA died Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Arbor Court in Mt. Pleasant.

A Celebration of Life will be 11:00 AM, Monday, June 22, 2020 at the pavilion east of the Old Threshers Grandstand in Mt. Pleasant. Two hours prior to the Celebration of Life, the Family will receive friends from...

Jun 1, 2020

Frank Eicher, long-time Iowa City resident, florist, banker, real estate developer, proud father, and Hawkeye for life, passed away on June 1, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota after several years of declining health.

Born Franklin J. Eicher in Wayland, Iowa to Grace (Swartz) and Jacob Eicher on January 20, 1926, Frank grew up on the family farm in...

May 25, 2020

Chester Miller, 86, of Riverside, Iowa, died Monday, May 25, 2020 following an eight-month battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 9:30 AM at the Merlyn Miller residence, 1104 Palm Avenue, Riverside with Minister Clayton Borntrager officiating. Burial will follow at the South Gingerich Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, May 25 from...

May 19, 2020

Edwin L. “Ed” Yoder, 91, of Kalona, died on May 19th, 2020 at Mercy Hospital Iowa City, at the age of 91 years and 1 day. A private family burial will be held Saturday, May 30, 2020 at the East Union Cemetery. A public drive through visitation will be held Saturday, May 30 from 1:30 – 2:30 PM at...

May 19, 2020

Ken Miller passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on May 19, 2020 at the age of 62 years, after a courageous battle with cancer. A private celebration of life is being planned for a future time.

He was born on September 17, 1957, the son of Albert C. and Mary V. Miller. On September...

May 7, 2020

Ruth G. Miller, 96, of Washington died Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Halcyon House. Funeral services will be held 1:30 PM Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at the Bethel Church. Burial will follow at the Bethel Cemetery. A General memorial has been established. The Beatty-Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Ruth was born April 16, 1924 in...

May 1, 2020

Toban Josiah Zechin lived in his mother's womb for 30 weeks and 4 days. On April 28, his nurse midwife discovered that Toban's very special heart had stopped. Toban entered this world on Friday, May 1, 2020 where his body was held in the loving arms of his parents, but his soul was already held in the loving arms...