Obituaries

Robert "Bob" Ehlers

Dec 17, 2020

Robert Duane Ehlers

June 4, 1927 – December 17, 2020

Robert Duane Ehlers (Bob) passed away peacefully on December 17th, 2020 at the Grundy County Hospital.

Bob was born June 4th, 1927, in Reinbeck, Iowa to Herman and Emma (Nissen) Ehlers.  He was raised and graduated from Reinbeck High School; after graduating, Bob...

Dean Snow

Dec 13, 2020

Dean Edward Snow, 82, of Reinbeck, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, French-Hand Chapel in Reinbeck; with a Masonic Service at 7:00 p.m. conducted by the Reinbeck...

Roy Mortiz Jr.

Dec 9, 2020

Roy Lee Mortiz Jr., 54, of Eldora, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 in the comfort of his own home.

Following Roy’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and there will not be any public services held at this time.  Memorial contributions may be directed in Roy’s name to his family which will be later...

Harold Brock

Dec 8, 2020

Harold L. Brock, 79, of Eldora, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Valley View Specialty Care in Eldora, following a brief illness. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the Eldora City Cemetery. We ask those in attendance to please wear a mask and practice social distancing. Memorials may...

Robert Rickert

Dec 8, 2020

Robert Bruce “Buck” Rickert, age 84 of Reinbeck, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Parkview Manor in Reinbeck. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at St. Gabriel Catholic Church in rural Reinbeck. Burial will follow at the Reinbeck...

Kenneth "Casey" Bonk

Dec 5, 2020

Casey (Kenneth)Bonk, 68, of Grundy Center, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020 in Waterloo, Iowa.

Casey was born on January 5, 1952 in Cedar Falls, Iowa to his parents Janet Louise (Jeffries) Bonk and Donald Dean Bonk. He was raised in Grundy Center and graduated from Grundy Center High School in 1970. On July 10,...

Randall Beard

Dec 3, 2020

Randall Lee “Randy” Beard, 59, of Hudson, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at his brother’s home in Hudson, Iowa. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Randy was born on January 30, 1961 in Waterloo, Iowa to his parents Robert and Donna Beard....

Virgil Arends

Dec 1, 2020

Virgil (Lee) Arends, 90, of Grundy Center, IA passed away on December 1, 2020 at the Grundy Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center, IA surrounded by his loving family. A private funeral will be held at Colfax Center Presbyterian Church in Holland, IA. A celebration of Lee’s life will take place at a later date. Memories and messages of condolence...

Martha Torrence

Nov 30, 2020

Martha Torrence, 71, of Urbandale, passed away on November 30, 2020, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family.

Following Martha’s wishes, her family will have a graveside service at the Eldora City Cemetery, with immediate family in attendance at 1:00 pm on Friday, December 4, 2020.

Martha was born on June...

Anna Caster

Nov 29, 2020

Anna Julitta (King) Caster, 89, of Union, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Eldora with Father Kevin Earleywine officiating. Anna will be laid to rest at the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, also in Eldora. A...

Karen Foede

Nov 25, 2020

Karen Foede, 77, passed away on November 25, 2020 with Beth, her daughter, by her side and Paula on the phone. Karen was born August 16, 1943 in Donnelly, MN at home to Joseph and Bertha (Krienke) Mau. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held on June 12, 2021 at the Delano American Legion Post 377. The address...

Gerald Sternhagen

Nov 23, 2020

Gerald L. Sternhagen, 70, of Cedar Falls, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. Funeral services and committal will be held privately by the family. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Gerald was born on March 31, 1950 in Cascade, Iowa; to his loving parents Merlin and...

William Richman

Nov 23, 2020

William Eugene “Gene” Richman, 71, of Grundy Center, Iowa, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at Allen Memorial Hospital due to COVID-19. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at the Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, Engelkes Chapel in Grundy Center from 10 a.m. until time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial will...

Marilyn Storjohann

Nov 23, 2020

Marilyn Mae Storjohann, 89, of Reinbeck, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020, at The Elms Assisted Living in Reinbeck, while under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice. The funeral for Marilyn will be held on Friday, November 27th at 10:00 AM at The Abels Funeral & Cremation Service-French-Hand Chapel in Reinbeck. Visitation will be held one hour prior...

Paul Voss

Nov 21, 2020

Paul Voss, 89, of Grundy Center, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at his home. A graveside service is planned for Spring of 2021. The Abels Funeral & Cremation Service-Engelkes Chapel is caring for Paul and his family. For further assistance, you may call the funeral home at (319) 824-3319.

Virgil Volkens

Nov 21, 2020

Virgil D. Volkens, 90 of rural Reinbeck passed away on the morning of Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the Grundy Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center.  Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at the Reinbeck Cemetery. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, masks must be worn as well as social distancing.  Memorial contributions may be...

Carol Munn

Nov 21, 2020

Carol Munn, 78, of Reinbeck, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at Parkview Manor in Reinbeck. Services and arrangements are currently pending. The Abels Funeral & Cremation Service-French-Hand Chapel is caring for Carol and her family. You may call the funeral home at (319) 345-2622 if you need assistance.

Anna Hultman

Nov 20, 2020

Ann Hultman, 88, of Hudson, Iowa, passed away on the morning of Friday, November 20, 2020 at Creekside Living in Grundy Center, Iowa.

Graveside services for Ann will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at the Lincoln Township Cemetery with Pastor Matt Ulven officiating.  Burial will be on what would have been her...

Kenneth Thede

Nov 19, 2020

Kenneth J. Thede, 90, of Reinbeck, Iowa, passed away on the morning of Thursday, November 19, 2020 at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital with his loving family by his side.

Graveside services for Kenneth will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 27, 2020 at the Reinbeck City Cemetery with Pastor Steve Tyykila officiating.  Due to...

Loyd Thayer

Nov 18, 2020

Loyd E. Thayer, 92, of Eldora, Iowa, went to be with his Heavenly Father on the morning of Wednesday, November 18, 2020 while in the comfort of his home.

Following Loyd’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded.  Graveside services for Loyd will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 23, 2020 at the Berlin Cemetery (Jackson...