Obituaries

Rick Clemons

Aug 23, 2021

Rick Clemons, age 59, of Eldora, passed away on August 23, 2021, after bravely battling a lengthy illness. Rick was born on December 15, 1961 at the Eldora Hospital to Marjorie M. (MacDonald) Clemons and Warren H. Clemons. Rick was united in marriage to Robin Hazelwood on March 20, 1982. To this marriage, one son, Justin, was born. The...

Sharon Ziesman

Aug 22, 2021

Sharon L. Ziesman,81, of Eldora, Iowa passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 22, 2021 in the comfort of her own home, while surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services for Sharon will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Eldora, IA with Pastor Aaron Hambleton officiating. Due...

Doris Flater

Aug 12, 2021

Doris Ann Flater, 86, of Grundy Center, died Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Arlington Place in Grundy Center, IA.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 from 12:30-2:00 pm at Engelkes-Abels Funeral Home.  Funeral services will begin at 2:00 pm with Tom Bower officiating.  Interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Grundy Center.

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Leon Meester

Aug 7, 2021

Leon John Meester, 66, of Holland, Iowa, passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at the Guttenberg, Municipal Hospital in Guttenberg, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at the Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, Engelkes Chapel in Grundy Center. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m....

Ruth Gooden

Aug 3, 2021

Ruth Ann (Bern) Gooden, nee Weiss, 92, formerly of rural Dike, IA, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at the Western Home Deery Suites in Cedar Falls, IA.

A family graveside service will be held Saturday, August 14, 2021, at the Reinbeck City Cemetery at 12:00 noon.  Arrangements are by Abels Funeral Home.

Ruth...

Wilbur "Bill" Kielly

Aug 2, 2021

Wilbur William “Bill” Kielly, 85, of Reinbeck, Iowa, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021 in Reinbeck Iowa. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 9, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Gabriel Catholic Church in rural Reinbeck. Burial will be held at Reinbeck Cemetery. Memorials maybe directed...

Florence Freese

Jul 28, 2021

Florence Freese, 92, of Grundy Center, IA, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Arlington Place of Grundy Center under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice, while surrounded by her loving family.

Following Florence’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded.  A public memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at...

Catherine Richardson

Jul 22, 2021

Catherine Richardson of Eldora, IA passed away on July 22, 2021, at the age of 88.

Catherine was born on November 8, 1932, near Steamboat Rock, IA. Her parents are Hilko and Christina (Ascher) Kolthoff.  She graduated from Steamboat Rock High School in 1951. Catherine talked often about playing varsity basketball from 8th grade through her senior year...

Donald Butler

Jul 22, 2021

Donald Lee Butler passed away Thursday, July 22nd at Arlington Place Grundy Center, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 1st from 5:00-7:00 PM at Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, Engelkes Chapel in Grundy Center, Iowa. The funeral service will be held on Monday, August 2nd at 10:00 AM at Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, Engelkes Chapel. Burial...

Adele Pruin

Jul 22, 2021

Adele Pearl Pruin, 92, passed away at Creekside Assisted Living in Grundy Center, IA, on Thursday, July 22, 2021, due to a recent hip surgery and congestive heart failure. She lived at Arlington Place, in Grundy Center. Visitation is at Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, Engelkes Chapel in Grundy Center, Monday, July 26, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00...

Bonnie Whalen

Jul 20, 2021

It is with a heavy heart we say goodbye to mom.  She was a military wife, mother of seven rambunctious children; faced obstacles & challenges with strength and determination! We could only hope one day to be half the person she was.  We take solace in knowing she is dancing in heaven with dad.   Goodbye mom, love and miss...

Myrna Veld

Jul 18, 2021

Myrna L. Veld, 69, of Steamboat Rock, passed away on the morning of Sunday, July 18, 2021, at Unity Point Health Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

Following Myrna’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and there will be a celebration of her life held at a later date.  Memorial contributions may be directed in Myrna’s name to...

Junior Thede

Jul 18, 2021

Junior Thede, 91,  passed peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, July 18th at Parkview Manor in Reinbeck.  A private interment will be held at the Reinbeck cemetery.  A celebration of Junior’s life will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at the Reinbeck Memorial Building. Food will be served. Inurnment will be held...

Catherine "Cathy" Aswegan

Jul 17, 2021

Catherine Kay “Cathy” Aswegan, 64, of Grundy Center, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the Grundy Care Center in Grundy Center. A memorial visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, Engelkes Chapel in Grundy Center. A memorial Service will be held at...

Connie Guiles

Jul 15, 2021

Connie Guiles, 71, of Union, Iowa passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at the Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.

Public graveside services for Connie will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 23, 2021 at the Sheppard Cemetery with Pastor Harrison Lippert officiating.  Public visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m....

Rada Diamond

Jul 13, 2021

Rada Lee Diamond, 96, of Conrad, Iowa passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Unity Point Hospital in Grundy Center under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice care.

Funeral services for Rada will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 19, 2021 at the Community Church in Whitten, IA with Pastor...

Jo Duwelius

Jul 12, 2021

Jo Anne (Hook) Duwelius (91) passed away peacefully July 12, 2021 at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Friday, July 16, 2021 at Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, Engelkes Chapel in Grundy Center. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 17,...

Gregory Andersen

Jul 12, 2021

Gregory Lee Andersen, 59, of Eldora, passed away at home on July 12, 2021. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 15, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Fredsville Lutheran Church in rural Cedar Falls. There will be a masonic service at 7:00 p.m. conducted by Wade Sheeler and the Montague Lodge #117 of Eldora.  A funeral...

Susan Dickerson

Jul 10, 2021

Susan Dickerson peacefully passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames.  Her family thanks the staff for their kind and gentle care of Mom. Per her wishes there will be no services and she will be cremated.

Susan was born March 13, 1939 to Marjorie Quandt in Mason City, Iowa.  She considered...