Obituaries

May 29, 2019

Raymond William Venzke, 86, died May 29, 2019 at The Bird House-Hospice Home in Iowa City with family in attendance. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, June 9, 2019, at 2:00 PM at Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona. A time for fellowship will follow the service until 5:00 PM at the funeral home. Private family...

May 25, 2019

A Celebration of Life for Dean V. Farrier, 87, of Washington will be held Monday, June 3, 2019 at 1:00 PM at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington. Burial will follow at Sandyhook Cemetery in Brighton. Visitation will be held Sunday, June 2, 2019 from noon – 6PM at the Beatty Funeral Home, where the family will greet friends...

May 22, 2019

A memorial service for Larry K. Shetler, 67, of Sao Paulo, Brazil, will be held Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the United Christian and Baptist Church in Kalona with Pastor Floyd Yutzy officiating. Burial of his cremains will follow at the Sharon Hill Cemetery in Kalona. Larry Shetler died May 22, 2019 in Sao Paulo, Brazil....

May 19, 2019

A Celebration of Life for Ethel V. Dayton, 92, of Washington will be held Sunday, May 26, 2019, at 2 PM at the United Presbyterian Home Dining Hall in Washington. Ethel donated her body to the University of Iowa Anatomical Department. A general memorial fund has been established. Ethel Dayton died Sunday, May 19, 2019, at the Washington County...

May 18, 2019

Olivia Marie Miller, daughter of Jon and Carrie (Morris) Miller was born in heaven on May 18, 2019 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. A private family service will be held at the East Union Mennonite Church.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that you donate to the following organizations in Olivia's name:

May 1, 2019

Ellis Wayne Leichty, 92 of Wayland, died Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at the Parkview Home in Wayland.

Funeral Services have been set for 10:30AM, Monday, May 13, 2019 at Bethel Church with Pastor Curt Kuhns and Pastor Ken Petersen officiating. Private burial will follow in the Bethel cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be from 2:00-4:00PM...

Apr 18, 2019

Dr. David J. Conwell, 80, of Kalona, Iowa, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, April 18, 2019. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, April 25th, 2019 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 3000 12th Ave, Coralville, followed by a luncheon. Father Chuck Adam will officiate. Visitation will be...

Apr 9, 2019

Christopher Lee Lepire, 47, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019.

Chris was born December 21, 1971, in Cavalier, ND.  Chris graduated from the University of North Dakota as an Occupational Therapist.  Chris was employed by Kindred at Home.  Chris loved his work as an OT, treating his patients and sharing his stories.  Chris loved spending time with...

Apr 8, 2019

Allie Davison Guengerich, 1924-2019

Allie Louella Davison Guengerich was born at Wayland, Iowa on January 23, 1924, the daughter of Homer and Addie (Neff) Davison. As a child and youth she attended Cottonwood United Brethren Church near Wayland, Iowa, where she played piano and was baptized at age thirteen. She graduated from Wayland High School in 1942...

Apr 2, 2019

Gary A. Cook, 76, of Washington, formerly of Sycamore, Illinois, died Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Halcyon House in Washington.  A memorial service will be held in Sycamore at a later date.  A general memorial fund has been established.  The Beatty Funeral Home is assisting the family locally, the Butala Funeral Home in Sycamore is assisting the family in...

Mar 31, 2019

A Mass of Christian Burial for Blake J. Haman, 16, of Kalona, will be held Friday, April 5, 2019 at 10:30 AM at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Richmond with Father Bill Roush and Deacon Derick Cranston officiating. Burial will follow at Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 4 from 2 – 7 PM at...

Mar 28, 2019

Steven M. Walters, 63, of Brighton, died Thursday, March 28, 2019 at his home. The family will have a private burial at Elm Grove Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, April 14, 2019 at 2:30PM at the Washington County Conservation Center in Marr Park. A general memorial fund has been established.

Steven Melvin Walters...

Mar 25, 2019

Janet M. Moss, 93, of Washington died Monday, March 25, 2019 at the University of Iowa Hospital, and would like everyone to get their flu shot. At her request she will be cremated and there will be no services. A memorial fund has been established for Friendship Emergency Fund of Washington Ministerial Association, Hospice of Washington County and Washington County...

Mar 22, 2019

A celebration of life for Keith Davisson, 65, of Kalona, will be held Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 10:30AM at the Kalona Mennonite Church with Pastor Ben Blanchard officiating. Visitation will be held Monday, March 25 from 6 - 8PM and Tuesday, March 26 from 3 – 8 PM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona. In lieu of...

Mar 19, 2019

Daniel Patrick Kissinger, 65, of Norman, Oklahoma left this world and joined the House of our Lord on March 19, 2019.  He was born on October 13, 1953 to Gerald Rogers and Barbara Ann Kissinger. He was a kind and gentle man. He loved his wife of 46 years, Terry Lee Wallerich. He was a wonderful father to his...

Mar 18, 2019

Joanne Goode Colson, 86 of Washington, died Monday, March 18, 2019 at the Washington County Hospital. Funeral Services have been set for 2:00PM Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Faith Baptist Church. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-6:00PM Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the Beatty Funeral Home.

Joanne Goode Colson was born May...

Mar 11, 2019

Sheila Mae (Olive) Goodwin, 63, of Washington, Iowa, grabbed Jesus’ hand as he passed by on March 11, 2019 and was ushered into Heaven after a short battle with cancer. Services will be held Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Washington First Assembly of God Church with Pastors James Cluney and Dave Watson officiating. Burial will follow...

Mar 7, 2019

Diann K. Miller, 69, of Mt. Pleasant, died Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the University of Iowa Hospital. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 12, from 4 – 7 PM at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington with a funeral at 7PM. Visitation with a lunch will be held Thursday, March 14 from noon – 2PM at the Burt...

Mar 1, 2019

Arthur William Schooley, 91, of Wayland, Iowa and former resident of Bloomfield, Iowa passed away on March 1, 2019 at his home. He was born September 22, 1927 on a farm near Grinnell, Iowa to Viola G. (Fleener) Schooley and Harold E. Schooley. Art grew up in Grinnell and attended Parker and Davis Elementary Schools and graduated from Grinnell...

Mar 1, 2019

Keith LeRoy Gardner, 80 of Wayland, died Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Washington County Hospital. A graveside service will be held Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 10:30 AM at Sugar Creek Cemetery in Wayland. Memorial contributions can be given for the grandchildren’s education. Beatty Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Keith was born December 30, 1938...