Obituaries

Apr 22, 2020

James “Jim” William Ernest Heideman, 80, of Grundy Center, passed away at his daughter’s home in Grundy Center on April 22, 2020, while under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice. To protect the health and safety of all, services are currently being limited as required by state and local authorities and the CDC. Expressions of sympathy during this time...

Apr 18, 2020

Larry E. Kadolph, 84, of Eldora, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home in Eldora on Saturday, April 18, 2020. A private visitation and burial will be held by the family. A memorial mass will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Eldora, at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Larry E....

Apr 14, 2020

Nelly May Thoms, 91, of Reinbeck, passed away on Tuesday, April 14th at Sunrise Hill Care Center in Traer, while under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice. Due to COVID-19, to protect the health and safety of all, services are currently being limited as required by state and local authorities and the CDC. Please check our funeral home website...

Apr 7, 2020

Beverly Lynn Whitlock, 66, of Grundy Center, left to meet her lord and savior on April 7, 2020, at the Grundy Center Memorial Hospital. To protect the health and safety of all, services are currently being limited as required by state and local authorities and the CDC. Expressions of sympathy during this time can be left on the condolences...

Apr 4, 2020

Joanne Henson, 70, of Grundy Center, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 4th, at her home in Grundy Center. Per Joanne’s wishes, there will be no public services and her family will celebrate her life, together, to honor her memory.

She is survived by her 2 loving sons Joe (Terri) Henson of Grundy Center and Jeremy Henson...

Apr 1, 2020

Vernon Lee “Smokey” Janssen, 81, of Wellsburg, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at the Grundy Care Center in Grundy Center, Iowa, while under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, services as well as the burial at Shiloh Cemetery in Wellsburg will be private. Memorials may be directed to the family who...

Mar 29, 2020

Margaret Ann Monroe, 87, of Eldora, Iowa passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Eldora. A private burial will take place at Eastlawn Memory Gardens in Eldora. Margaret's family will be hosting a public Memorial Service at 1:00 PM on September 27, 2020 at Memorial Park. The family requests any current or future floral tributes...

Mar 25, 2020

Edna Evelyn Heard (Kosanke) entered her eternal home on March 25, 2020, at the age of 99; she had spent the last 4 years of her life at Wesley Acres in Des Moines, Iowa, due to her dementia. To protect the health and safety of all, services are currently being limited as required by state and local authorities and...

Mar 22, 2020

LaVonne Caroline Ramsey, 100, of Reinbeck, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020, at Parkview Manor in Reinbeck, after 15 months of being cared for by the dedicated staff of Parkview Manor. Burial will be held privately at Reinbeck Cemetery. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 8, at 1 PM, at Saint John's Lutheran Church in...

Mar 21, 2020

Karol Kay Storjohann, 76, of Reinbeck, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, following a lengthy illness. Due to COVID-19, to protect the health and safety of all, services are currently being limited as required by state and local authorities and the CDC. Check the funeral home website for the latest COVID-19...

Mar 14, 2020

Bertha Yeomans, 90, of Grundy Center, formerly of Iowa Falls and Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at the Grundy Care Center in Grundy Center. The family will be holding a memorial service at a later time. Should friends desire, contributions may be sent to the family to be designated to charities. Abels Funeral and Cremation...

Mar 9, 2020

John “Jack” E. Samo, age 77, of Grundy Center, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2020 at Creekside Living where he was residing following complications from a stroke.

Jack, son of Carl and Marion Samo, was born on a farm near Reinbeck, Iowa. Jack proudly served his country in the Army where he was a cook. He...

Mar 7, 2020

Sally Lou Stoehr, 84, of Gladbrook, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Creekside Nursing Home in Grundy Center. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 25, at 10:30 AM, at Salem Church of Lincoln in Lincoln; social distancing will be followed, and appropriate precautions will be taken, it is asked that face masks be worn...

Feb 24, 2020

Wanda Kate Koupal, 80, of Cedar Falls, formerly of Reinbeck, died peacefully to natural causes on February 24, 2020, at New Aldaya Lifescapes in Cedar Falls. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 29, at 11 AM, at French-Hand Chapel in Reinbeck with Pastor Steve Hubbell officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service starting at...

Feb 24, 2020

Rita Schoborg, 92, of Union, passed away peacefully on Monday, February, 24th at the Oakview Nursing Home in Conrad.  A visitation will be held on Thursday, February, 27th from 5-7 PM at Abels Funeral and Cremation Service-Creps Chapel in Eldora. A Rosary service will be held at 7:00 PM.  A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, February,...

Feb 23, 2020

David DuWayne Smith, 56, of Dike, passed away of natural causes on February 23, 2020, at his residence in Dike. A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 27, from 5 -7 PM at Abels Dike-Chapel in Dike. Private burial in Elmwood Cemetery will be at a later date. Abels Funeral and Cremation Service are caring for David and...

Feb 20, 2020

Floyd Gary Eiten, age 84, of Wellsburg, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at his home in Wellsburg. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at the First Christian Reformed Church in rural Wellsburg. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, February 24, 2020 at...

Feb 19, 2020

Estella M. Tscherter, age 92 of Reinbeck, formerly of Sioux Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Parkview Manor Senior Living Center in Reinbeck, IA, following a lengthy battle with cancer.  A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at Abels Funeral and Cremation Service- French-Hand Chapel, 409 Clark Street, Reinbeck, IA 50669 at 10:30 AM...

Feb 18, 2020

Marvin R. Haverkamp, 93, of Grundy Center, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center, while under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice. The memorial service for Marvin will be held on Saturday, February 22nd at 2:00 PM at the American Lutheran Church in Grundy Center with Pastor Luther Thoresen officiating....

Feb 18, 2020

Wallace Wayne “Wally” Deters, 81 of Wellsburg, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at the United Reformed Church in Wellsburg. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service at the church....