Obituaries

Dec 26, 2018

Donald E. Stone 71, of West Branch died Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at the Parkview Manor in Wellman.  A celebration of life will be held Saturday, December 29, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington, with Pastor Nancy Sutherland officiating.  Burial will follow with full military honors at the Cottonwood Cemetery in Wayland. The family...

Dec 21, 2018

A celebration of life for Wayne E. Barta, 87, of Washington, formerly of Wayland, will be held Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Fern Cliff Evangelical Free Church in rural Wayland. Burial will follow at the Fern Cliff Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 10 – 11AM Wednesday at the church. A memorial fund has...

Dec 17, 2018

Jeanette Fessenden, 93, of Wayland, died Monday, December 17, 2018 at Parkview Home in Wayland, where a memorial service will be held at a later date. A memorial fund has been established for The Multiple Sclerosis Society and The Alzheimer's Association. The Beatty Funeral Home is assisting the family.   Marilyn Jeanette (Franklin) Fessenden was born May 4, 1925...

Dec 12, 2018

Herbert “Herb” Rex Swan, of Washington, formerly of Wayland died Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at the McCreedy Home.

Funeral Services have been scheduled for 2:00 PM Sunday, December 16, 2018 at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington with Pastor Micheal Swartzendruber officiating. Burial will follow at Center Cemetery. Family visitation will be from 3-6:00 PM Saturday, December...

Dec 11, 2018

A Mass of Christian Burial for Rita M. Jenn, 92, of Hills will be held Monday, December 17, 2018, at 10:30 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Riverside with Father Michael Spiekermeier and Father Bill Roush officiating. Burial will follow at St. Stanislaus Cemetery in rural Hills. Visitation will be held Sunday, December 16, 2018, from 4 –...

Dec 7, 2018

Ervin J. Miller, 85 of Wellman, formally of the Frytown area, passed away Friday, December 7, 2018 at Parkview of Wellman.

Funeral Services have been set for 10:30AM Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at East Union Mennonite Church with Pastor Joel Beachy officiating. Burial will follow in the East Union Cemetery. Visitation will be 3:00-7:00PM Tuesday, December 11,...

Dec 7, 2018

Pauline Marie Gingerich, 80 of Washington, formally of Wellman, died Friday, December 7, 2018 at the McCreedy Home in Washington.

Funeral Services have been set for 3:00 PM Friday, December 14, 2018 at Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona with Pastor Joseph and Larry Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the Sharon Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be one...

Dec 5, 2018

Larry Allen Barnes, 76, of Washington, IA died Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. Celebration of life services will be held Monday, December 10, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington. Burial will follow at the Hope Lutheran Cemetery near Germanville. Visitation will be held Monday, December 10 from...

Dec 5, 2018

Nancy "Nan" Pauline Adrian, 61, of Washington, died Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at the Pearl Valley Rehab Center. Celebration of life services will be held Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 10:00 AM at the Beatty Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Brighton. Visitation will be held Monday, December 10, 2018 from 4:00-7:00 PM at the Beatty...

Dec 3, 2018

Memorial services for Raymond E. Geyer, 85, of Wellman, will be Friday, December 14, 2018 at 11:00 AM, at the Peterseim Funeral Home, Kalona, with Visitation from 9-11:00 AM. Burial will be at a later date. In leiu of flowers (due to allergies) memorials have been established for the Windham Community Church and Hospice of Washington County. Raymond died...

Nov 23, 2018

Glennis Speas, 84, of Kalona, died Friday, November 23, 2018 at her home. A private family burial will be held at Sharon Hill Cemetery in Kalona. Born March 14, 1934, in Iowa County, the daughter of Urie and Elsie (Yoder) Slaubaugh. She attended Eagleville rural school. Glennis and Donald Speas were united in marriage April 7, 1963 in Kalona....

Nov 23, 2018

Larry Keith Meyer, 73, of Wayland, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at 10:30 AM at Wayland Mennonite Church. Burial will follow at North Hill Cemetery in Wayland. Visitation will be held Monday, November 26 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM at...

Nov 21, 2018

Beulah “Pud” Swartzendruber, 84, died peacefully on November 21, 2018, at Cedar Valley Hospice in Waterloo, Iowa. A memorial service is planned at Sugar Creek Mennonite Church on Saturday, December 29 at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive visitors from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Mennonite Central Committee or Cedar...

Nov 11, 2018

A Celebration of Life for Lynn E. Merck, 69, of Kalona, will be held Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 10:30 AM at the Kalona United Methodist Church with Pastor Gerry Kahler officiating. Burial will follow with full military honors at Sharon Hill Cemetery, Kalona. Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 14 from 2 – 7 PM at the Peterseim...

Nov 1, 2018

Funeral services for James W. Schrock, 58, of Iowa City, will be held Monday, November 5, 2018 at 10:30 AM at Fairview Mennonite Church. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday, November 4, from 2:30 – 5:30 PM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona. A memorial fund has been established for Systems Unlimited and...

Oct 31, 2018

A graveside service for Earl W. "Bill" Martin, 69, of Wellman, will be held Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 11AM at the Wellman Public Cemetery. A general memorial fund has been established and donations may be sent to 2065 Nutmeg Avenue, Washington, IA, 52353. Bill Martin died Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at the VA Hospital in Iowa City. The...

Oct 17, 2018

Timothy (Tim) Ryan Roth,44, of Mt. Pleasant, died Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at his home in Mt. Pleasant. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be sent to 1430 Graham Avenue, Mt. Pleasant, IA, 52641 and designated for Psychiatric Research at the University of Iowa.

Tim was born December 6,...

Oct 11, 2018

Cynthia Lois Webb born October 17, 1958 passed away in her home in Blue Grass, Iowa on October 11, 2018. She carries her faith in God with her into Heaven. Cindy was born in Mt. Pleasant, IA, the daughter of Herb and Lois (Roth) Swan.  She will be remembered with warm hearts for her adventurous spirit, youthful beauty and...

Oct 10, 2018

Funeral Services for Lyle D. Zear, 91, of Washington will be held Monday, October 22, 2018 at 10:30 AM at the Faith Baptist Church in Washington, with Pastor Jon Rees officiating. Burial will follow at the Cottonwood Cemetery in Wayland. A visitation will be held Sunday, October 21, from noon – 5 PM at the Beatty Funeral Home, where...

Oct 8, 2018

A memorial service for Dorothy M. Johnson, 93, of Washington will be held Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 2:00 PM at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington, with Father Bernie Weir officiating. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in Washington. A visitation will be held Friday, October 12, from 1 – 7 PM at the Beatty Funeral Home,...