Obituaries
Kathleen Struck
Oct 11, 2024
Kathleen “Kathy” Struck, 76, of Eldora, Iowa, passed away peacefully at her home in Eldora on Friday, October 11, 2024. A memorial visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, Creps Chapel in Eldora. Inurnment will be private. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Kathy was born...
Charles L. Ware
Oct 8, 2024
Charles Lincoln Ware
January 26, 1930 – October 8, 2024
Charles Lincoln (“Charlie”) Ware, 94, recently of Clive and a long-time resident of Grundy Center, died Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at UnityPoint Methodist West Hospital in West Des Moines. He was born in Hardin County on January 26, 1930, the youngest son of Charles H. and Susan (Hess) Ware.
He grew up in...
Barbara Jean Morrow
Oct 7, 2024
Barbara Jean Morrow, 87, of Reinbeck, Iowa, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until time of memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at Amity Presbyterian Church in rural Reinbeck. Burial will be held privately by the family at...
Yvonne Louise Sapp
Oct 6, 2024
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Yvonne Louise Sapp, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully on October 6, 2024, in Grundy Center, Iowa, at the age of 89. Born on June 23, 1935, in Marshalltown, Iowa, Yvonne led a life filled with warmth, joy, and deep connections.
A proud graduate of Eldora High School, Yvonne’s journey into adulthood found her in the role...
Royalie Sue Weiss
Oct 3, 2024
Royalie Sue Weiss, 87, of Reinbeck, Iowa died Thursday, October 03, 2024 at the Grundy Care Center, Grundy Center, Iowa.
Royalie was born on February 7, 1937 in Scranton, Iowa to LeRoy and Leta (Harding) Ellsworth. She grew up in Boone, Iowa as part of the class of 1955 from Boone High School. She led her life with a love of...
Lance Charles Herink
Oct 1, 2024
Lance Charles Herink was born November 12, 1972, in Marshalltown, Iowa, to Larry and Vickie (Sienknecht) Herink. His early years were spent living at Union Grove Lake outside of Garwin, Iowa, until the family moved to Lincoln, Iowa, in 1979. Lance attended elementary school in Gladbrook and graduated from Gladbrook-Reinbeck High School in 1991. He then went on to study at...
Ronald D Sapp
Sep 30, 2024
Ronald D. Sapp, born on July 11, 1948, in Eldora, Iowa, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2024, in Grundy Center, Iowa. He was a beloved husband, and a devoted servant to his community.
Ronald's journey through life began with his education in Eldora, graduating in 1967 from Eldora High School. He briefly attended Elsworth College in Iowa Falls, Iowa, before...
John C King
Sep 21, 2024
John King, 67, of Hubbard, Iowa, formerly of Eldora, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the Hubbard Care Center, Hubbard, Iowa. His funeral will be held on Saturday, October 12 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Eldora with a visitation from 9:30-10:30 am followed by a memorial service at 10:30 am. After the service, a luncheon will be held in...
Pauline Anna Henrietta Barz
Sep 20, 2024
Pauline "Polly" Barz, 96 of Eldora, Iowa passed away the morning of Friday, September 20th, in the comfort of her own home with her loving husband by her side. She was born October 12, 1927, near Hubbard, Iowa to Henrietta and Albert Doss. Pauline attended Hardin County High School and then later graduated from Drake University with a Master's in Administration.
She...
Leona Vigars
Sep 20, 2024
Leona Vigars, 101 passed away on September 20, 2024, in Rochester, MN. She was born to Ben and Anna (DeVries) Boelman on October 1, 1922. She was born at the family home (a farm in Grundy County, Wellsburg, IA). She was fourth oldest in a family of nine children, eight of which lived to adulthood. Leona was baptized and confirmed...
Patricia High
Sep 15, 2024
Pat High, age 76, of Anamosa, IA, passed away in the care of Unity Point Hospice at the Grundy Care Center on Sunday, September 15. The family will hold a private burial at Rose Hill Cemetery in Grundy Center.
Pat was born on July 14, 1948, in Marshalltown, Iowa to Robert and Marcella High of Grundy Center, IA. She graduated from...
William "Bill" DeBerg
Sep 12, 2024
William "Bill" Charles DeBerg passed away and moved on to his heavenly home on September 12, 2024.
The visitation will be at 9:00 am and the funeral ceremony to follow at 10:30 am on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the Lincoln Center Church, 18901 Q Ave. Grundy Center, IA with Rev. Dale Janssen officiating. Burial will be at the Lincoln Center...
Ray Vernon Launstein
Sep 11, 2024
Ray V. Launstein of Holland, Iowa, died September 11, 2024. He was born September 22, 1939, in Vevay Township, Michigan, to Alvin R. and Virginia Iona (Keller) Launstein.
Ray graduated from Williamston High School and Michigan State University, Ag short course. As a small boy, Ray accepted Christ as his personal Savior, and at age 17, he rededicated his life to Christ....
Shawn Kracht
Sep 1, 2024
Shawn Derek Kracht, age 54, of Grundy Center, IA, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 1, 2024, from a pulmonary embolism. He leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness that will be forever cherished by all who knew him. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Orchard Hill Church in...
Naomi L. DeBerg
Aug 30, 2024
Naomi Lorretta DeBerg, 102, of Clinton, Iowa, formerly of Reinbeck, Iowa, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, at the Addington Place in Clinton, Iowa. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, French-Hand Chapel in Reinbeck. A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m....
Rosella M Beninga
Aug 27, 2024
Rosella (Rosie) M. Beninga, 97, of Grundy Center, Iowa, passed away August 27, 2024, at Arlington Place in Grundy Center.
A visitation will be held from 4 pm – 7pm on September 4, 2024, at Abels Funeral Home in Grundy Center. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am September 5, 2024, at Lincoln Center Church with burial at the Lincoln...
Viola M. Vasey
Aug 24, 2024
Viola Margaret Vasey, born on August 7, 1917, in Rural Lincoln Township, Iowa, at home, and peacefully departed this world on August 24, 2024, in Grundy Center, Iowa at the age of 107. She was a remarkable woman whose life was a tapestry woven with dedication, joy, and a vibrant spirit that touched all who knew her.
Viola's early years were...
Wendell W. Giesking
Aug 17, 2024
Wendell Willis Giesking, 85, of Reinbeck, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2024. A funeral service to honor his life will be held on Thursday, August 22nd at 10:30 AM at the Union Congregational United Church of Christ in Reinbeck, with Rev. Joel Love officiating. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, August 21st from 5 to 7 PM at the...
Connie R Barnes
Aug 8, 2024
Connie R. Barnes, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend, passed on August 8, 2024, at the age of 68. She was born on December 17, 1955, in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, to her parents, Robert and Helen Harris. Connie was surrounded by family as she peacefully passed from this world in Waterloo, Iowa.
Connie led a fulfilling life, dedicating...
Scott Alan Inks
Aug 7, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Scott Alan Inks, age 61, who unexpectedly departed from this world on August 7, 2024, at his home in Eldora, Iowa. Born on April 30, 1963, in Iowa Falls, Iowa to Francis "Jim" and Velma (Murra) Inks, Scott leaves behind a legacy of strength and service, compassion for youth...
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