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Brian Miller

Brian Miller

Jan 14, 2017

A celebration of life for Brian J. Miller, 51, of Kalona will be held Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 11:00 am at the Kalona Mennonite Church with Pastors Doug Cue and Gerry Kahler officiating. Visitation will be held Monday, January 16 from 2-8 pm at the Kalona Mennonite Church with the family present to greet friends from 6 – 8...

Clarence Wenger

Clarence Wenger

Jan 9, 2017

Clarence Edward Wenger, 92, of Wayland, died Monday January 9, 2017 at the home he was born and resided at for his entire life. Celebration of life services will be at 10:30AM Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Bethel Mennonite Church 3 miles north of Wayland with the Reverend Curt Kuhns officiating.  Open visitation will start at 2:00 PM and family...

Robert Ruth

Robert Ruth

Dec 26, 2016

A celebration of life for Robert J. Ruth, 94, of Hills, will be held Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 11 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hills, IA., with Father Mike Spiekermeier officiating. Visitation will be held Friday, January 6 from 5 – 7 PM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona, where a Rosary will be recited at...

Dale Fritz

Dale Fritz

Dec 1, 2016

Dale John Fritz, 89, Washington, formerly of Kalona died Thursday, December 1, at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington.  A celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, December 15 at Shiloh, rural Kalona.  Inurnment will be held at a later date.  A memorial fund has been established. Dale was born November 18, 1927 in Henry County, the son of Lawrence...

George Barr

George Barr

Nov 29, 2016

A celebration of life for G. William "Bill" Barr, 85, of Washington will be held Monday, December 5, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington.  Burial will follow at the Green Mound Cemetery in Trenton.  Visitation will be held Sunday, December 4, 2016 from 5 – 7 pm at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington.  A memorial fund has...

Lena Ropp

Lena Ropp

Nov 27, 2016

Lena Pearl Ropp went home to be with here Lord and Savior on November 27, 2016.  Pearl was born on August 24, 1928 to Ollie and Ora Hochstetler.  She married Omer Wesley Ropp of Kalona, Iowa on Sept 11, 1949 at the East Union Mennonite Church.  The couple lived all their married life in the Kalona community, except for the past twelve years...

Timothy Fluharty

Timothy Fluharty

Nov 26, 2016

Timothy “Timmy” Daniel Fluharty, Jr. 18 of Brighton, Iowa died Saturday, November 26, 2016 at the Jefferson Co. Health Center in Fairfield. Timmy was born May 18, 1998 in Iowa City, Iowa the son of Timothy Fluharty and Ruth Ann Gomes. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with family and friends. Funeral Services have been set for 11:00am Saturday,...

Evelyn Goff

Evelyn Goff

Nov 25, 2016

Evelyn Anna Widmer Roth-Goff, 89, born June 7, 1927, was given the privilege of going home to be with the Love of her life, Jesus, on November 25, 2016. She is finally home. Evelyn is survived by her devoted husband of almost 26 years, Maynard Goff, Jr.; her children Philip (Mary) Roth, Debra (Bill) Middleton, Dee (Larry) Clingman, Penelope (Kevin)...

DuWayne Pratt

DuWayne Pratt

Nov 24, 2016

DuWayne R. "Sonny" "The Catfish Man" Pratt, 80, of Washington, died Thursday November 24, 2016 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City following a month long illness.   A memorial service will be held at a later date.  A general memorial fund has been established. DuWayne Robert Pratt was born December 7, 1935 in Redwood Falls, MN., the son of...

Rickey Shaw

Rickey Shaw

Nov 18, 2016

Rickey Shaw, 51 of Washington, died Friday, November 18, 2016 at the Washington County Hospital following an accident. Funeral Services have been set for 10:30 AM Monday, November 28, 2016 at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington with Pastor Darryl Carr officiating. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-5:00 PM Sunday at the Beatty...

Richard Hayes

Richard Hayes

Nov 16, 2016

Funeral services for Richard "Dick" L. Hayes, 89, of Washington will be held Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 10 am at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington with Doug Tinnes officiating.  Burial will follow at Grace Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be held Friday, November 18 from 2 – 7pm at the Beatty Funeral Home, with the family present from 5 – 7pm.  A...

Donna Maas

Donna Maas

Nov 15, 2016

A celebration of life for Donna Maas, 86, of Kalona, formerly of Iowa City, will be held Monday, November 21, 2016 at 10:30 am at the Sharon Center United Methodist Church with Pastor Erling Shultz and District Superintendent Reverend Leah Pogemiller officiating.  Burial will follow at the Sharon Center United Methodist Cemetery.  Visitation will be held Sunday, November 20, 2016 from 4...

Harley Short

Harley Short

Nov 14, 2016

Funeral services for Harley N. Short, 21, of Ottumwa, formerly of Wayland, will be held Friday, November 18, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington.  Burial will follow at the North Hill Cemetery in Wayland.  Visitation will be held Thursday, November 17 from noon – 8 pm with the family present from 5 – 8 pm at the...

Charles (Chuck) Peiffer

Charles (Chuck) Peiffer

Nov 13, 2016

Funeral services for Charles L. (Chuck) Peiffer, 84, of Kalona will be held Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 11:00 am at the First Christian Church in Washington with Pastor Colton Clay officiating.  The body will be cremated following the service.  Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 16, 2016 from 4 – 7 pm at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona.  A memorial fund...

Avery McCoy

Avery McCoy

Nov 9, 2016

A celebration of life for Avery M. McCoy, 17 month old, of Riverside, IA., will be held Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 10:30 am at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona.  Visitation will be held Friday, November 18 from 5 – 7- pm at the funeral home.  A general memorial fund has been established.  Avery McCoy died suddenly Wednesday, November 9 at her...

Ida (Miller) Mullet

Ida (Miller) Mullet

Nov 7, 2016

Funeral services for Ida M. (Miller) Mullet, 91, of Kalona, will be held Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 10:00 am at the Fairview Conservative Mennonite Church with Pastors Conrad Hertzler, Perry L. Miller and John Hershberger officiating.  Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery.  Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 8 from 6- 8 pm  and Wednesday November 9 from 1-4 and 6-8...

Neal Stafford

Neal Stafford

Oct 30, 2016

Neal Stafford, 51, of Crawfordsville, died Sunday, October 30, 2016 at the Washington County Hospital following a sudden illness.  His body has been cremated and there will be no services.  Memorial donations will be used for his children. Neal Stafford was born August 15, 1965 in Los Angeles, CA., the son of Rex C. and JoAnn (Wagstaff) Stafford.  He attended school in Las...

Dorothy Rodgers

Dorothy Rodgers

Oct 19, 2016

A celebration of life for Dorothy M. Rodgers, 87, of Muscatine, formerly of Kalona, will be held Monday, October 24, 2016 at 10:30 am at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona with Pastor Eddie Cabrera officiating.  Burial will follow at the Richmond Public Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday, October 23 from 3-6 pm at the Peterseim Funeral Home.  A memorial fund...

James White

James White

Oct 14, 2016

James "Jim" W. White, 57 of rural Washington, died Friday, October 14, 2016 at the Washington County Hospital. Funeral Services have been set for 2:00 PM Friday, October, 21, 2016 at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington with Pastor Rick Zickefoose officiating. Burial will follow at the family farm. Visitation will begin at Noon Thursday at the funeral home with...

Maelah Mills

Maelah Mills

Oct 11, 2016

A visitation for Maelah Claire Mills, stillborn daughter of Mike and Megan (Steckly) Mills will be held Saturday, October 15, 2016 from 10-11 am at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Williamsburg.  A memorial service for family and close friends will be held at 11 am.  A memorial fund has been established for the family’s use.  Maelah Claire was born and entered into...

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