Obituaries

James Ross Duwelius

James Ross Duwelius

Apr 30, 2024

James Ross Duwelius age 96 passed away on April 30, 2024. Service are still being determined.

Louise Gregory

Louise Gregory

Apr 29, 2024

Louise Nadine Gregory, 81 years of age, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 29, 2024, at NewAldaya Lifescapes in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Louise was born December 22, 1942, in Waterloo, IA to the late Clifford and Evelyn (Speer) Gregory. She was the second of 4 children; one brother, Paul, one sister-in-law, Solveig Gregory and one brother-in-law, Jerry Speakar preceded her in...

Betty Jane Collins

Betty Jane Collins

Apr 22, 2024

Betty Jane Collins, beloved music teacher and devoted mother, passed away on April 22, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. She was born on October 5, 1943, in Storm Lake, Iowa, to her loving parents Warren and Arleen Fulton Hanson. Betty's life was marked by a deep love for music and teaching, as well as an unwavering devotion to her family and...

Kelly Lynn Canavan

Kelly Lynn Canavan

Apr 22, 2024

Kelly Lynn Canavan, a talented chef who had a deep passion for cooking, passed away on April 22, 2024, in Waterloo, Iowa. She was born on September 24, 1959, in Georgia.Kelly's love for culinary arts not only filled the stomachs of those around her but also warmed their hearts. Her creativity in the kitchen knew no bounds, and her dishes...

Riley M. Gilbert

Riley M. Gilbert

Apr 16, 2024

Riley M. Gilbert of Hudson IA, passed away on April 16th, 2024, doing what he loved most, riding his Harley. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at New Life Church in Reinbeck. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at New Life Church. Interment will...

John Weatherford

John Weatherford

Apr 16, 2024

John Weatherford age 84 passed away on Tuesday April 16, 2024. He was born in Missouri on July 11, 1939, to C. Wallace and Jessie (Brooks) Weatherford. There are no services scheduled at this time.

Keeley Eva Renee Baer

Keeley Eva Renee Baer

Apr 14, 2024

On April 14, 2024, the world lost a bright young soul as Keeley Eva Renee Baer passed away in Eldora, Iowa. Born on March 23, 2011, in Waterloo, Iowa, Keeley brought joy and laughter to all who knew her.Keeley was a remarkable individual with aspirations of becoming a doctor. Her compassionate nature and desire to help others shone through in everything...

Shelby Lynn Beninga

Shelby Lynn Beninga

Apr 10, 2024

Shelby Lynn Beninga, 32, of Kansas City, Kansas, formerly of Stout, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at her parent's home in Stout. A memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, Dike Chapel in Dike, Iowa. Inurnment will be held privately by...

Chris A. Billerbeck

Chris A. Billerbeck

Apr 3, 2024

Chris Allen Billerbeck, 60, of Reinbeck, gained his wings to heaven on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Parkview Manor. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Oakleaf Country Club in Reinbeck from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. A private inurnment will take place at Reinbeck Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to...

Lorin E. Hermann

Lorin E. Hermann

Apr 2, 2024

Lorin E. Hermann, 89, of Grundy Center, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Creekside Living.  He was born in Sioux City, Iowa on June 13, 1934, to Glenn and Thelma (Olmstead) Hermann.

 

A Celebration of Lorin’s life will be held at Orchard Hill Church in Grundy Center on Saturday, April 13, 2024.   There will be a visitation...

Carolyn Lea Schmidt

Carolyn Lea Schmidt

Mar 15, 2024

Carolyn Lea Schmidt, 74, of Grundy Center died of cancer after a difficult four-year struggle at Creekside Living in Grundy Center on Friday, March 15, 2024. A memorial visitation will be held at the American Lutheran Church in Grundy Center, on Friday, March 22, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. until time of memorial service at 11:00 a.m. Private inurnment will be...

Rosanne Girres

Rosanne Girres

Mar 6, 2024

Rosanne Girres was born June 10, 1936, the 6th of 16 children born to George and Ruth (Meyers) Finnegan, and passed away on March 6, 2024. She graduated from Ruthven High School in 1954. After high school Rosanne worked at the café in Ruthven, the courthouse in Emmetsburg, and as a lifeguard at Five Island Lake while attending Emmetsburg Junior...

Viola Roberts

Viola Roberts

Mar 3, 2024

Viola Minnie (Dralle) Roberts, 99 of Grundy Center Iowa, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at her home in Grundy Center. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 10, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, Engelkes Chapel in Grundy Center. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March...

Twylah Dawne Hill

Twylah Dawne Hill

Mar 2, 2024

Twylah “Ty” Dawne Hill, 66, of Stout, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Grundy County Memorial Hospital. A celebration of life will be held later in May; service details will be posted when they are confirmed. In lieu of flowers and cards, memorials may be directed to a charity of your choice in Ty's memory. 

Ty was born May 3, 1957, to Ed and Ruth Bolton in...

Edward G. Schoolman

Edward G. Schoolman

Mar 2, 2024

Edward G. Schoolman 97, of Holland, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Creekside Living in Grundy Center, Iowa. A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at the Wellsburg Reformed Church, 617 E. 4th Street, Wellsburg, IA, with honors conducted by...

William "Bill" Anderson

William "Bill" Anderson

Feb 29, 2024

William “Bill” Anderson, 73, of rural Traer, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Parkview Manor in Reinbeck, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, French-Hand Chapel, in Reinbeck. A funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2024,...

Mabel M. Bockes

Mabel M. Bockes

Feb 22, 2024

Mabel M. Bockes, 95, of Grundy Center, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center, while under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice. A celebration of life will be held in May of this year at the Cornerstone Methodist Church in Grundy Center. Memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice or...

Diane A. Chamberlain

Diane A. Chamberlain

Feb 13, 2024

Diane Ardelle (Wrage) Chamberlain, 84, of Grundy Center, Iowa, passed away peacefully in her home on February 13, 2024. Diane enjoyed her involvement in church and community activities, raising her children, and her role as a loving homemaker. She has been cremated with internment to take place at a later date. A visitation will be held on Sunday, February 25,...

Paul John Samo

Paul John Samo

Feb 11, 2024

Paul John Samo, age 57, of Grundy Center, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024, in Legacy Cottage at Creekside in Grundy Center, Iowa. Memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until time of memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at the American Lutheran Church in Grundy Center, Iowa. Inurnment will follow at Rose...

Delbert Gene Jungling

Delbert Gene Jungling

Feb 9, 2024

Delbert Gene Jungling, 86 of Grundy Center, Iowa, gained his wings and departed earth on Friday, February 9, 2024, at Arlington Place Memory Care where he resided since November of 2023. Services will be held at a later date as Delbert selflessly donated his body to the University of Iowa Medical College so that others may learn. Memorials may be...

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