Obituaries

Oct 9, 2020

Donald “Don” Edward McCallie, 90, of Aplington, IA passed away peacefully on the evening of Friday, October 9th, 2020 in the comfort of his home, with his loving wife.

Funeral services for Don will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at the Engelkes Abels Funeral Chapel in Grundy Center, IA with Pastor Dick...

Oct 9, 2020

Rosalie Valero, 67, of Eldora, Iowa, passed away peacefully on the evening of Friday, October 9, 2020 in the comfort of her own home.

Following Rosalie’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no public services held at this time.  Memorial contributions may be directed in Rosalie’s name to her family.  For further information...

Oct 9, 2020

Steven James Zummak, 66, of Eldora, Iowa, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020 at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Steve was born on June 1, 1954. He was born in California, but was raised and...

Oct 9, 2020

Thomas John Clifford, 15, of Eldora, Iowa passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020 in Eldora, Iowa.

With a heavy heart and a decision no parent should have to make, cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no public services held at this time.  Thomas will forever be with his family now.  Memorial contributions may...

Oct 7, 2020

Marsha Diane Patterson, 69, of Grundy Center, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center. Services are private. Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.abelsfuneralhomes.com

Marsha was born on January 23, 1951, to her parents Marion and LaDonna (Druivenga) Linman....

Oct 4, 2020

Shirley Joan Majors, 84, of Eldora, Iowa passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at the Lutheran Home for the Aged in Perry, Iowa.

Funeral services for Shirley will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at the Creps Abels Funeral Home in Eldora, IA with Pastor Ward Richards Jr. officiating.  Public visitation will...

Oct 3, 2020

Jane C. Lowe, 90, of Reinbeck, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020, after enjoying a wonderful day with family. A graveside service will be held at Reinbeck Cemetery at 10 a.m. on Saturday November 7, 2020.. Please omit flowers; memorials may be directed to the First Presbyterian Church in Reinbeck.

She was born to the late Gerald...

Oct 2, 2020

JoAnn Sager, 83, of Morrison, passed away at her home in Morrison, on Friday, October 2, 2020, while under the care of UnityPoint Hospice. Visitation for JoAnn will be held on Tuesday, October 6th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Abels Funeral & Cremation Service-French-Hand Chapel in Reinbeck. The funeral service for JoAnn will be held on...

Sep 30, 2020

William G. “Bill” Clark passed away at home on September 30, 2020 after a long battle with Huntington's Disease. A brief memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on June 12, 2021 at Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, Engelkes Chapel in Grundy Center, Iowa. After the service anyone who wishes to share a memory of Bill is welcome to...

Sep 29, 2020

Judith Marie DeVilder (Harms), 67, of Eldora, formerly of Alden, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, September 29th, 2020 at her home in Eldora.  Visitation for Judy will be held on Friday, October 2nd from 5:30 PM-7:30 PM at the Abels Funeral & Cremation Service-Creps Chapel in Eldora.   A private funeral and inurnment will...

Sep 27, 2020

Mavis June Ehmen, 86, of Grundy Center, Iowa, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Arlington Place in Grundy Center, while under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice. Visitation for Mavis will be held on Friday, October 2nd from 10:00 AM until the time of funeral service at 11:00 AM at...

Sep 26, 2020

Barbara Liesener, 70, of Eldora, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at home.

Barbara Fiscus was born on November 13, 1949 in Audubon, Iowa, the daughter of John and Edna (Dean) Fiscus.  She was united in marriage to Robert Liesener, Sr. in 1979 in Dexter, Iowa, they moved to Eldora in 1990.   Barb was a...

Sep 25, 2020

Barbara J. Heerts, 87, a resident of Karen Acres Specialty Care in Urbandale, IA, passed away on Thursday, September 24th, while under the care of Suncrest Hospice. Visitation for Barbara will be held on Saturday, October 3rd from 1:30 until the time of service at 2:00 at the Engelkes Funeral Chapel in Grundy Center. Interment will follow services at the...

Sep 24, 2020

Mary “Bea” Farmer, 67, of Eldora, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center, Iowa. A memorial visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at the Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, Creps Chapel in Eldora. Inurnment will be held privately by the...

Sep 20, 2020

Roma J. Vaverka, 87, a resident of Pinnacle Specialty Care in Cedar Falls, passed away on Sunday, September 20th. A private graveside service will take place at the Hillside Cemetery in Cedar Falls. The Abels Funeral & Cremation Service-Engelkes Chapel in Grundy Center is caring for Roma. Messages of condolence and memories of Roma can be left at www.abelsfuneralhomes.com...

Sep 18, 2020

Marguerite A. O’Bryon, 103, former Eldora, Iowa resident, passed to meet her Savior, Friday, September 18th, at North Port Pines Assisted living in North Port, Florida. A visitation will be held on Saturday, September 26th from 12:00 PM until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 PM at the Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora. The burial will follow...

Sep 18, 2020

Lynn A. Kruger, 60, of Stout, Iowa passed away peacefully on September 18, 2020 in the comfort of his home.

A Memorial Service will be held 10:30AM on Friday, September 25, 2020 at the Colfax Presbyterian Church located in Holland, IA with Pastor Luke Wolfe officiating. Public visitation will be on from 5-7PM  on Thursday, September 24,...

Sep 18, 2020

Arlene Henrietta Reed, 102, of Steamboat Rock, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2020 at Valley View Specialty Care in Eldora, IA.

Funeral services for Arlene will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Eldora, IA with Pastor Aaron Hambleton officiating.  Public visitation will be held from...

Sep 16, 2020

James A. Abels, 74, of Oak Harbor, Washington and Grundy Center, Iowa passed away on September 16, 2020.

James was born on August 25, 1946 in Waterloo, Iowa to Jacob and Leola (Miller) Abels.  Following graduation from Grundy Center High School, Jim continued his education at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.  After receiving a bachelor’s degree...

Sep 14, 2020

James (Jim) Arnold Ascher, 74 of Wellsburg, IA entered his heavenly home on Monday, September 14, 2020.

Following Jim’s wishes cremation rites have been accorded.  There will be a public outside visitation held from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. on Friday, September 18, 2020 at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church premise located by Wellsburg, IA.  A celebration of...