Obituaries

May 26, 2022

Linda Kay Sizemore, 71, passed away peacefully at the University of Iowa Hospital on May 26th, 2022, with her loving family by her side. A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, Creps Chapel in Eldora. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m....

May 22, 2022

Mary Catherine “Cathie” Weaver, 70, of Hudson, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at MercyOne Medical Center in Waterloo, Iowa. A memorial visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 3, 2022, at the Steamboat Rock Baptist Church in Steamboat Rock, Iowa. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on...

May 22, 2022

Jean L. Klosterboer, 94, of Grundy Center, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at the Iowa River Hospice House in Marshalltown, Iowa. Services and burial will be held privately by the family. There will be no visitation at this time, however, in lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family.

Jean was born...

May 18, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard “Dick” Hazelwood age 83 of rural Eldora, Iowa. Per Dick’s request, there will be no service. Memorials may be directed to the family which will be directed to Alzheimer’s research.

Dick was born on May 13, 1939, in rural Eldora, the son of Robert W....

May 12, 2022

Scott Allen Zimple of Dike, passed away May 12, 2022 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family.

Scott was born on August 21, 1960 in Waterloo, Iowa to Wayne and Donna Zimple. He met the love of his life a few years later in 1978. He knew on their first date that he would...

May 10, 2022

Raymond H. Schult, 98, of Eldora, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at Hubbard Care Center.

A time for visitation will take place at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at the United Methodist Church in Eldora.  Funeral services will then take place at 10:00 a.m.  Interment will follow time for...

Apr 30, 2022

John P. Henry, Jr., 65, of Grundy Center, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital with his wife by his side. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church, 1 Thelma Street in Hudson, Iowa. Burial and luncheon will follow.

Apr 30, 2022

Lois E. Schick, 75, of Grundy Center, Iowa, formerly of Denver, Colorado, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center. Memorial visitation will be held on Monday, May 9, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. until time of the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Reinbeck, Iowa. Burial...

Apr 29, 2022

Bettie M. Hinz, 85, of Grundy Center, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Creekside Living in Grundy Center. Services and inurnment are private. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Bettie was born on August 18, 1936, the daughter of Wilbur and Virginia (Jennings) Connell. She is survived by her children Sheila (Bob) Stansbery, William...

Apr 26, 2022

Marjorie (Marge) Jean Teasdale of Grundy Center, Iowa, peacefully passed away at home April 26, 2022.

Marge was born in Wellsburg, Iowa on January 14, 1933. She was the daughter of Herman and Alice (Terfehn) Harrenstein. Marge was a graduate of Wellsburg High School class of 1951 and a proud member of the 1949 state-champion basketball team....

Apr 25, 2022

Harold Dean Storjohann, 87, of Reinbeck, Iowa, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022, at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center, Iowa. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, May 6, 2022,  from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Oak Leaf Country Club. Burial will be private. Memorials may be made in Harold’s name to...

Apr 22, 2022

Michael R. “Mike” Norris, 69, of Grundy Center, Iowa, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022, at his home in Grundy Center. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2022, from 4:00 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 10:30 a.m. on Friday,...

Apr 20, 2022

Kayleen Karol (Koch) Rouse, 83, of Grundy Center, died Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital. She was under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice for a long battle with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 24, 2022, at the Abels Funeral and Cremation Service,...

Apr 18, 2022

Deborah E. McIntyre, 70, of Grundy Center, IA, unexpectedly passed away late April 17, 2022, from an abdominal aortic aneurysm.

Debbie was born February 20, 1952, to Wayne and Doris Shaffer in Grinnell, IA. She graduated from Hudson High School in 1970, and later went on to cosmetology college.

In 1969, she met Jerry McIntyre...

Apr 18, 2022

Michael A. Petersen, 76, of Reinbeck, Iowa, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022, at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, French-Hand Chapel in Reinbeck. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday,...

Apr 16, 2022

Steve A. Kruger, 70, loving husband and father, of New Hartford, Iowa, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, April 16, 2022, after a valiant battle with cancer. Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. until time of memorial service at 10:30 a.m. at Colfax Center Presbyterian Church in rural Holland, Iowa....

Apr 14, 2022

Delmar Dale Cole, 79, of Grundy Center passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at his home in Grundy Center. A celebration of life will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 22, 2022, at the Town & Country Golf Course in Grundy Center. A graveside service will be held privately by the family. Memorials...

Apr 12, 2022

Romagene Volkens, 90, of Reinbeck, Iowa, died Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at UnityPoint Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo. A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 18, 2022, at Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, French-hand Chapel in Reinbeck. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at the...

Apr 8, 2022

James E. Miller, 91, of Grundy Center, Iowa, passed away on Friday April 8th, 2022, at Arlington Place surrounded by his loving family. Memorial Visitation will be held on Friday, April 15, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, Engelkes Chapel in Grundy Center. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m....

Apr 7, 2022

Howard D. Cakerice, 86, of Eldora, passed away on April 7, 2022 in Waterloo, Iowa, with his wife and family at his side.

Visitation will be held 9:30 until time of funeral service 11:00 am on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at the Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, Creps Chapel in Eldora, Iowa, with Rev. Bruce Zimmerman officiating. ...