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Verna Yoder

Verna Yoder

Feb 21, 2023

 

Verna Yoder, 88, died Tuesday, February 21, 2023, in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Funeral Services have been set for 10:00AM, Monday, February 27, 2023, at the Fairview Mennonite Church. Burial will follow at the Haven Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8:00 PM Sunday, February 26, 2023, at the Fairview Mennonite Church. Beatty-Peterseim Funeral, Cremation Care and Monument Services has been entrusted with...

Salina Bontrager

Salina Bontrager

Feb 21, 2023



Salina Bontrager, 88, of Kalona, passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, surrounded by her family. A funeral will be held Saturday, February 25, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Sharon Bethel Church north of Kalona. Burial will follow at the Brenneman Cemetery in rural Kalona. Visitation will be held Friday,...

Chris Dean Feddersen

Chris Dean Feddersen

Feb 17, 2023

 

 

Chris Dean Feddersen, 52 of Wayland, died Friday, February 17, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.

 

His body has been cremated and a gathering will be at a later date. Check his Facebook page for updates.  Beatty-Peterseim Funeral, Monument and Cremation Care has been entrusted with his care. A general memorial in the name of Chris...

Ruby Miller

Ruby Miller

Feb 16, 2023

Ruby Miller, 2601 560th Street SW rural Kalona was born December 16, 1928 in Thomas, Oklahoma to Eli S. and Delila (Miller) Bontrager. She passed away peacefully at her home on February 16, 2023, from congestive heart failure. Ruby accepted Christ in her youth and was a faithful member of the Amish Church. She lived in Oklahoma in her younger...

William "Bill" Denzel Tompkins

William "Bill" Denzel Tompkins

Feb 16, 2023

 

William “Bill” Denzel Tompkins passed away peacefully on February 16, 2023 with his loving wife by his side at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, IA after a long illness.

A funeral service will be held at Sharon Center United Methodist Church in rural Kalona, IA at 10:30 am on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. He will be laid to rest...

Rande L. Stauffer

Rande L. Stauffer

Feb 13, 2023

 

Rande L. Stauffer, 72 of Washington, died Monday, February 13, 2023, surrounded by his family at home.

His body has been cremated and will be interred at Elm Grove Cemetery at a later date. The family will receive friends from 1-4:00PM, Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the Beatty-Petersiem Funeral Home in Washington. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund...

Cletus Samuel Miller

Cletus Samuel Miller

Feb 11, 2023

 

Cletus Samuel Miller, 93, of Mt. Pleasant, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Park Place Elder Living in Mt. Pleasant. Visitation for family and friends will be 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 17, 2023, at Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona, IA, the funeral service will follow the visitation at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Tim Peter will officiate. The service will be available via...

Ezra “Buzz” M Miller

Ezra “Buzz” M Miller

Feb 7, 2023

Ezra “Buzz” Miller, 74, of Kalona, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at his home north of Kalona. His body has been cremated and a memorial service will be held Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 10:30 AM at the Lower Deer Creek Church. The family will greet friends Friday, February 10, from 4 – 8 PM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona....

Judy Rae Manning

Judy Rae Manning

Feb 5, 2023

 

Judy Rae (Shafer) Manning, 80, of Bertram Texas (formerly Wayland Iowa) died Sunday, February 5, 2023, at St. David’s Hospital, Austin Texas.  A funeral service will be held Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 11 AM at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington Iowa.  The family will greet friends from 9:00 AM until the start of the service.  Following the...

Phyllis Ann Graber

Phyllis Ann Graber

Jan 26, 2023

Phyllis Ann Graber, 92, of Wayland, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at the Parkview Home in Wayland.

Funeral services have been set for 10:00 AM, Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Fern Cliff Evangelical Free Church with Pastor David Shreeves and Pastor Joshua Graber officiating. Burial will follow at the Fern Cliff Cemetery. Visitation...

DeAnne Swartzendruber

DeAnne Swartzendruber

Jan 22, 2023

De Anne Swartzendruber, 59, of Wayland, died Sunday, January 22, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. A funeral service will be held Thursday, January 26, 2023, at 11:00 AM at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington. The family will greet friends from 9:30 until the time of service on Thursday. Following the meal, burial...

Shirley Rae Patterson

Shirley Rae Patterson

Jan 14, 2023

Shirley Patterson,79, of Wellman, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on January 14, 2023. She has chosen to be cremated. A memorial celebration of life will be held at the Parkside Activity Center in Wellman, on Sunday, January 29, 2023, from 4 -6 PM. A meal will be served. Burial will be in the Wellman Cemetery at...

Rhett Lynn Schlabach

Rhett Lynn Schlabach

Jan 11, 2023

A celebration of life for Rhett L. Schlabach, 4, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Kalona, will be held Monday, January 16, 2023, at 10:30 AM at the Fairview Mennonite Church in rural Kalona. Burial will follow at the Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 15, from 2 – 7 PM at Fairview Mennonite Church.  The service will be...

Melvin A. Yoder

Melvin A. Yoder

Jan 8, 2023

Melvin A. Yoder, 85 died Sunday, January 8, 2023 at his home in rural Kalona, surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held all day Wednesday January 11 and Thursday January 12 at the Tobias Yoder home: 5795 James Avenue, SW, Kalona. A funeral service will be held Friday January 13 at 9:30 AM at the Tobias Yoder home. Burial...

Carole Frances Christner

Carole Frances Christner

Jan 5, 2023



Carole Frances Christner, 79, of Brighton, Iowa passed away from heart complications, Thursday, January 5, 2023, at the University of Iowa.

Per her request, cremation was performed. A celebration of life will be held at the Old School Gym 203 W Main St Brighton, IA from 11:00 – 5:00 on Saturday, August 5, 2023. Cover dish to share and...

Todd Edward Fitzsenry

Todd Edward Fitzsenry

Jan 2, 2023

 

Todd E. Fitzsenry, 59, of Kalona, formerly of Schaller, Iowa, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023, at his home in Kalona as a result of ongoing health issues. A visitation will be held Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona, where the family will greet friends from 2 – 5 PM. A funeral will...

Rita Kay Schultz

Rita Kay Schultz

Dec 25, 2022

Rita Schultz, 77, of Ainsworth, Iowa died Sunday, December 25, 2022, at her home in Ainsworth. Funeral Services will be at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington at 10:00 AM, Friday, December 30, 2022. Burial will follow at the Oregon Township Cemetery in Ainsworth. Visitation will be from 1-7:00 PM, Thursday, December 29, 2022, at the Beatty Funeral Home with...

Joan Jamison

Joan Jamison

Dec 18, 2022

 

Joan Jamison, 90, of Kalona, formerly of West Branch and Keosaqua, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Pleasantview Home in Kalona. A graveside service will be held Friday, January 6, 2023, at 10:00 AM at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Cantril, IA. A memorial fund has been established for the Pleasantview Home. The Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona...

Ellen Margriet Van Dyk

Ellen Margriet Van Dyk

Dec 16, 2022

Ellen M. Van Dyk, 77, of Kalona, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospital. She will be cremated, and a memorial service will be held Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 11:00 AM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona. The family will greet friends from 10:30 - 11:00 AM.  A memorial fund has been...

Cecil Bender

Cecil Bender

Dec 15, 2022

Cecil W. Bender, 68, of Macon, Missouri, died Thursday, December 15, 2022, as a result of injuries suffered in an automobile accident. His body has been cremated and a memorial service will be held Thursday, December 22, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Sunnyside Conservative Church in Kalona. The family will greet friends on Wednesday, December 21, from 3 – 7...

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