Obituaries

Charlene Herner

Charlene Herner

Aug 1, 2008

Services: Monday, August 4, 11:00 AM Peterseim Funeral Home, Kalona Visitation: Monday from 9:30 until service time 11:00 AM Ministers: Pastor Scott Swartzendruber and Pastor David L. Yoder Burial: Sharon Hill Cemetery, Kalona Charlene Ann Herner was born January 17, 1931 the daughter of Edwin and Marie Miller Herner, in Goshen, Indiana. She was a bouncing happy little girl however,...

Luther Brown,

Luther Brown,

Jul 28, 2008

Luther Edward Brown, Jr. 73 of rural Wayland, died Monday, July 28, 2008 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics following a lengthy illness. Funeral Services have been set for 10:00 AM Friday, August 1, 2008 at the Eicher Mennonite Church with Pastor Herb Yoder officiating. Following the service his body will be cremated and interred at the Eicher...

Marion Raymond

Marion Raymond

Jul 22, 2008

Services: Sunday, July 27 2:00 PM Peterseim Funeral Home Pastor Lynn Patrick Burial Sharon Hill Cemetery, Kalona Visitation: Saturday 2-7 PM at Peterseim Funeral Home, Kalona General Memorial Fund Celebrating The Life Of MARION "JAKE" L. RAYMOND November 20, 1929 July 22, 2008 78 Years 8 Months 2 Days Celebration Of Life Sunday, July 27, 2008 2:00 PM Peterseim Funeral...

Luetta Roe

Luetta Roe

Jul 15, 2008

Martha Jane Luetta “Lou” Roe, 91 of Washington, died Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington following declining health. Funeral Services have been set for 10:30 AM Saturday, July 19, 2008 at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington with Pastor Julie Poulsen officiating. Burial will be in the Elm Grove Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1:00...

Richard Brubacher

Richard Brubacher

Jul 4, 2008

Services: Tuesday, July 8 1:30 PM at Peterseim Funeral Home, Kalona Visitation Tuesday, July 8 starting at 10:00 AM until service time Richard A. Brubacher, age 84, died Friday, July 4 at Pleasantview Home,Kalona Celebrating The Life Of RICHARD A. BRUBACHER May 3, 1924-July 4, 2008 84 Years 2 Months 1 Day Celebration Of Life Tuesday, July 8, 2008 1:30...

Thomas Christensen

Thomas Christensen

Jun 25, 2008

Services: Sunday, July 6, 2008 2:00 PM Upper Deer Creek Mennonite Church 3369 320th St. Wellman Visitation: One hour prior to service at church. Thomas Kent Christensen, 60 of Kalona, died suddenly Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. A Memorial Service will be 2:00 PM Sunday, July 6, 2008 at the...

Kenneth Roth

Kenneth Roth

Jun 24, 2008

Kenneth Dean Roth, 38 of Charlotte, IA, formally of Washington, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at DeWitt Genesis Hospital in DeWitt, Iowa. His body has been cremated and not services are planned at this time. Beatty Funeral Home in Washington is assisting with arrangements. Kenneth was born July 24, 1969 in Phoenix, Arizona the son of Leonard Roy and...

Harold Peterseim

Harold Peterseim

Jun 23, 2008

Services: Friday, June 27 10:00 AM Kalona United Methodist Church 302 4th St, Kalona Visitation: Wednesday, 3-8 PM Masonic Service: 7:30 Wednesday Thursday, June 26 8-8 PM family present 1-5 and 6-8 PM MEMORAILS IN LIEU OF FLOWERS Kalona United Methodist Church Hospice of Washington County Kalona Public Library Kalona Golf Club Casket Bearers: Tom Duwa, Mark Stutsman, Kenneth Ehrenfelt,...

Harold Weeber

Harold Weeber

Jun 19, 2008

Services: Monday June 23 1:30 PM Sharon Center United Methodist Church 2804 520th St SW, Kalona Visitation:Sunday, June 22 4:00-7:00 PM at funeral home. Masonic Service 6:30 PM Memorials: Sharon Center United Church, Fellowship Lodge 9, Pleasantview Home or family choice. Harold W. Weeber,93, was born in rural Johnson County, the son of Walter and Kathryn Miller Weeber. Harold graduated...

Daniel Sleichter

Daniel Sleichter

Jun 17, 2008

Graveside services: Friday, June 20, 2:00 PM at the South Sharon (Grout) Cemetery rural Riverside. Daniel B. Sleichter (87) was born November 14, 1920 near Riverside, Iowa. He was the son of Ralph and Erma Flynn Sleichter. He attended Kalona High School. Daniel entered the US Army in 1955. He was stationed in France and Austia. Daniel was a farmer...

Oscar Poe

Oscar Poe

Jun 16, 2008

Services: Pending with the Schoeniger Funeral Home, Columbus, OH Oscar Poe,age 94, passed away Monday, June 16 at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City following a short illness. Services will be in Columbus, OH. Survivors are a daughter, Grace and husband, Gordon Emery of Ormond Beach, Flordia and a son Raymond and wife Alta Poe of Washington, Iowa Oscar was preceded in...

Steven Hershberger

Steven Hershberger

Jun 12, 2008

Services: Saturday, June 21 3:00 PM at the Fairview Mennonite Church, rural Kalona Family will greet friends Friday, 6:00-9:00pm at the Fairview Church In lieu of flowers donations may be directed to Fairfield Mennonite Church 'Dollars for Scholars' Steven Lynn Hershberger, 44, died in Puerto Viejo de Limon, Costa Rica, on June 12, 2008 attempting to assist a struggling swimmer...

Gertrude Adrian

Gertrude Adrian

Jun 11, 2008

Gertrude Adrian, 82 of Washington, died Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at the Pleasantview Home in Kalona following a lengthy illness. Graveside services have been set for 2:30 PM Friday, June 13, 2008 at the Hillcrest Cemetery at Brighton. Beatty Funeral Home in Washington is assisting with arrangements. A general memorial in the name of Gertrude Adrian has been established. Gertrude...

Orval Miller

Orval Miller

Jun 11, 2008

Beatty Funeral Home 301 West Main Wayland, Iowa 52654 Orval J. Miller, 87, of Wayland, died Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at Park Place in Mt. Pleasant following a lengthy illness. Funeral Services have been set for 10:00 A.M. Saturday, June 14, 2008 at the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church near Wayland with Pastor Robert Hartzler officiating. Burial will be in the...

Eugene Reed

Eugene Reed

Jun 11, 2008

Eugene P. Reed, 81 of Washington died Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at Halcyon House following declining health. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Friday, June 13, 2008 at St. James Catholic Church in Washington with Fr. Ed O’ Meila officiating. Burial will be in the Elm Grove Cemetery. Visitation will begin at Noon Thursday at the Beatty Funeral...

Eldon Wyse

Eldon Wyse

Jun 2, 2008

Eldon Duane Wyse, 82 of Wayland, passed away Monday, June 2, 2008 at Parkview Home in Wayland of cancer. A Memorial Service will be 3:00 PM Thursday June 5, 2008 at Sugar Creek Mennonite Church with Pastor Nathan Luitjens officiating. Burial will be at a later date in the Sugar Creek Mennonite Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM Wednesday...

Alma Bontrager

Alma Bontrager

May 30, 2008

Graveside services: Wednesday, June 3 11:00AM at Fairview Cemetery, rural Kalona. Friends will gather for visitation at 10:30 AM at the Fairview Cemetery. Minister: Pastor Tim Detweiler of the Washington Mennonite Church Alma E. Bontrager was born in Elkhart, Indiana, the daughter of Emanuel and Mattie Miller Bontrager. Alma was a caregiver during her working years. She enjoyed many activities:...

Harold Blumenstein

Harold Blumenstein

May 27, 2008

Services: Saturday, May 31 10:30 AM Peterseim Funeral Home, Kalona Pastor John Honn Burial: Sharon Hill Cemetery, Kalona Visitation: Friday, May 30 4:00-7:00 PM at Peterseim Funeral Home General Memorial Fund has been established. Harold Gene Blumenstein age 79, was born Februray 6, 1929 near Wellman, Iowa. He was the son of Glen and Myrtle Taylor Blumenstein. Harold graduated from...

Lydia Swantz

Lydia Swantz

May 23, 2008

Services: Monday, May 26, 2008 1:00 PM at the John Harvey Swantz home 1111 Larch Ave, Kalona Visitation: Saturday, 3:00 PM at the John Harvey Swantz home. Burial: South Gingerich Cemetery, Kalona Lydia Bender Swantz was born in Exeland, WI, the daughter of Harvey and Anna Miller Bender. She was baptized in the Old Order Amish Church. On December 14,...

Russell Martin

Russell Martin

May 22, 2008

Services: Tuesday, May 27 10:30 AM Peterseim Funeral Home, Kalona Visitation: Monday noon to 8:00 PM family will be present from 2 pm -8:00 pm Memorials for Friends of Old St. Michael's Church, Williamsburg VFW or Wellman American Legion. Burial Wellman Cemetery Celebration of Life Tuesday, May 27, 2008 10:30 AM Peterseim Funeral Home Kalona, Iowa Words of Comfort Carroll...