Obituaries
Bruce L. Grant, Jr.
Feb 2, 2025
Bruce L. Grant, 63, of Waterloo, Iowa, passed away on February 2, 2025, at UnityPoint Allen Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa. Memorial visitation and memorial service are being held privately at a later date.
Cecil G. Wrage
Jan 30, 2025
Cecil Wrage, 88, of Grundy Center, Iowa, passed away Thursday, January 30th. He was born September 24th, 1936, to Emil and Katie (Bern) Wrage in Marshalltown, Iowa. He was raised northwest of Lincoln, IA and graduated from Gladbrook High School in 1954. He served his country in the US Army from 1957-59.
After high school, Cecil worked for John Deere in...
Randell Dean Freese
Jan 29, 2025
Randell Dean Freese (60) of Reinbeck, IA passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 11am on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Abels Funeral Chapel. There will be a celebration of life to follow the service at the Memorial Building in Reinbeck. Inurnment will be held privately by the family at a later...
George Rex Folkerts
Jan 24, 2025
George Rex Folkerts, 93 of Steamboat Rock, Iowa passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Hansen Family Hospital in Iowa Falls, Iowa. He was born March 18, 1931, to Rex and Minnie (Christians) Folkerts in Eldora, Iowa.
George was raised around Steamboat Rock, Iowa and graduated from Steamboat Rock High School in 1948. He farmed with his dad until...
Roy Henry Tessau
Jan 24, 2025
Roy Henry Tessau, born on October 15, 1936, in Marshalltown, Iowa, to Emil and Emmi Tessau, left this world on January 24, 2025, in Grundy Center, Iowa.
A proud member of the Reinbeck community, Roy graduated from Reinbeck High School in 1954. He started his journey of service by joining the United States Army Reserve, demonstrating a commitment to his country...
Marlyn K Linder
Jan 15, 2025
Marlyn K. Linder, 94 of Reinbeck, Iowa passed away on January 15, 2025, in Grundy Center, Iowa. As per Marlyn's request, no services will be held.
Verone S. Nederhoff
Jan 15, 2025
Verone Sharon Nederhoff, 84, of Grundy Center, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. A memorial visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Abels Funeral and Cremation Service in Grundy Center. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Colfax Center...
Gary L. Creery
Jan 14, 2025
Gary L. Creery, 83, of Grundy Center, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Iowa River Hospice in Marshalltown, Iowa.
Gary was born on September 26, 1941, in Emmetsburg, Iowa, to his parents Lloyd and Thressa (Gunn) Creery. He was raised in the Emmetsburg and Spirit Lake area of Iowa, and graduated from Cedar Falls High School. On September...
Jane Marie Stirler
Jan 13, 2025
Jane Marie Stirler, 71, of Cedar Rapids, originally from Reinbeck, passed away on January 13, 2025, at St. Lukes Hospital in Cedar Rapids.
A visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 17, 2025, at St. John’s Lutheran Church...
Pearl Arlene Eiten
Jan 13, 2025
Pearl Arlene Eiten, 92 was a devoted homemaker and cherished member of her community, born on September 23, 1932, in rural Grundy Center, Iowa. She graduated from Grundy Center High School, later marrying Alfred Eiten on October 17, 1958, at the Lincoln Center Christian Reformed Church. Together, they built a loving family, and their union was marked by mutual respect...
Larry Lee Sager
Jan 9, 2025
Larry Lee Sager, age 88, passed away on January 9, 2025, at Parkview Manor in Reinbeck, Iowa. Born on July 30, 1936, in Reinbeck, to Nelson and Lenora (Hoeg) Sager, Larry dedicated the majority of his professional life to manufacturing, working at John Deere for 27 years. His commitment and work ethic were evidence of his strong character and dedication.
Larry...
Shirley J Freeman
Jan 7, 2025
Shirley J. Freeman
Shirley was born on November 4, 1948, at the Fritzel Maternity Home to Dick and Anna Mae Oltman.
She attended school graduating with the class of 1967.
Shirley was employed at GCMH for over 18 years, worked at the Spokesman Press, Ray and Shirley were janitors at the Bethany Presbyterian Church where she was a member for over 60 years,...
Judith Kay Cooper
Jan 1, 2025
Judith “Judy” Kay Cooper, 80, of Reinbeck, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Reinbeck on January 1, 2025. A memorial visitation and fellowship will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the Reinbeck Memorial Building. Inurnment of Judy’s remains will be held privately by the family at Reinbeck Cemetery. In lieu...
Tony M. Muller
Dec 31, 2024
Tony M. Muller of Holland, Iowa, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. He was under the compassionate care of Cedar Valley Hospice at UnityPoint Hospital in Grundy Center. Born on April 4, 1960, to Elmer and Harriett Muller, Tony's early years on a farm in rural Parkersburg ignited his lifelong passion for the...
June Marion Hamilton
Dec 18, 2024
June Marion Hamilton, 98, of Grundy Center, Iowa, died on December 18, 2024. June was born June 11, 1926, on a farm west of Lincoln, Iowa. She was the daughter of Harry and Selma Schulz. On July 24, 1947, June married Alvin F. Hamilton at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Grundy Center. Alvin passed away on June 14, 2010,...
Galen John Cox
Dec 9, 2024
Galen John Cox 78 of Dike, Iowa passed away on December 9, 2024, peacefully in Waterloo under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice. He was born on November 4, 1946, in Cherokee, Iowa, the son of John and Viola “Lucille” Cox.
Galen was a graduate of Iowa State University, he then enlisted in the United States Army. He served from 1969 to...
Gerald Ernest Ehrig
Dec 8, 2024
Gerald Ernest Ehrig died Sunday, December 8, 2024, in Reinbeck under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice. A visitation will be held from 9:30am to 11:00am on Tuesday December 17, 2024, at the First Presbyterian Church in Reinbeck, followed by a Celebration of Life at 11:00 am.
He was born September 23, 1932, in rural Tama County, son of Ernest and Emma...
Rodney Dean Stahl
Dec 2, 2024
Rodney “Rod” Dean Stahl, 58, of Wellsburg, Iowa, passed away on his farm in Wellsburg, on Monday, December 2, 2024. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at the Wellsburg Reformed Church. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 9, 2024, at the Wellsburg Reformed Church. Burial...
John Chris Freese
Nov 28, 2024
John (Jitz) Freese, 61, of Grundy Center, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital, under the care of the Cedar Valley Hospice. John was born on August 10, 1963, to Clarence & Arvilla (Meyer) Freese of Wellsburg, Iowa.
John graduated from Wellsburg High School in 1982. He attended Ellsworth Community College, worked in...
Lucille Ann Abbas
Nov 25, 2024
Lucille Ann Abbas, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend joined our Lord November 25, 2024. Lucille was under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice and passed away surrounded by loved ones at the age of 80 in the Grundy County Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of Lewis and Donna Mae (Hughes) Osborn born on March 31,...
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