Obituaries
Stephen L. Klinghammer
Mar 9, 2026
Stephen L. Klinghammer, 81, of Reinbeck, Iowa, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Parkview Manor Nursing Home in Reinbeck under the care of St. Croix Hospice surrounded by his family. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at the Reinbeck Community Church....
Pamela Umscheid
Mar 9, 2026
Pamela Umscheid, 66, of Omaha, Nebraska, formerly of Grundy Center, Iowa, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Omaha Nursing and Rehab. Arrangements are pending with Ables Funeral and Cremation Services.
Carolyn Thesing
Mar 8, 2026
Carolyn Thesing, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, at the age of 89 at her residence in Reinbeck, Iowa, surrounded by her family. Born on January 15, 1937, Carolyn dedicated her life to her family, her faith, and her community, leaving behind a legacy of love and service.
As a farm wife, she worked...
Sheryll L. McDermott
Mar 4, 2026
Sheryll L. McDermott, 86, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at her residence under the care of Iowa River Hospice surrounded by her family. A private graveside service will take place at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted with Abels Funeral and Cremation Services.
Sheryll Luree (Thornburg) Luiken-McDermott was born on November 11, 1939 to Floyd...
Douglas Owen Jordan
Feb 27, 2026
Douglas Owen Jordan, 76, of Grundy Center passed away at his home Thursday evening, February 26, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Cornerstone Methodist Church in Grundy Center with a luncheon to follow at Town & Country Golf Club in Grundy Center, from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Doug was born...
LaBonna "Bonnie" Card
Feb 25, 2026
LaBonna “Bonnie” M. Card, 96, of Grundy Center, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Creekside Living in Grundy Center. A memorial visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at the American Lutheran Church in Grundy Center. Inurnment will be held Oakland Cemetery...
Mary Balvanz
Feb 23, 2026
Mary Balvanz, 100, of Eldora, Iowa, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Creekside Living - Cottages and Villas in Grundy Center, Iowa. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora. Interment will take place at...
Neva D. Blankenship
Feb 20, 2026
Neva D, Blankenship, 80, of Grundy Center, Iowa, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa. Cremation rights have been accorded. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted with Abels Funeral and Cremation Services.
Charles "Chuck" Freese
Feb 20, 2026
Charles "Chuck" Freese, 93, of Holland, Iowa, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Grundy County Memorial Hospital under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice. A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at the Pleasant Valley Church in rural Holland. A time for...
Josie "Jo" Schmitz
Feb 16, 2026
Josie "Jo" Schmitz, 60, of Eldora, Iowa, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City, Iowa. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Abels Funeral and Cremation Services, Creps - Chapel in Eldora.
Jo was born on November 27, 1965 to...
Garold L. Walker
Feb 13, 2026
Garold “Red “Walker, 93, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Creekside Living in Grundy Center. A Celebration of Life service, with luncheon to immediately follow, will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Orchard Hill Church, 1800 G Avenue, Grundy Center, Iowa. "If you have a couple of favorite pictures of Dad that you...
Patricia Ann Hauser
Feb 9, 2026
Patricia Ann Raber Hauser was born October 13, 1933, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, to John H. & Vesta (Lynch) Raber. She passed away peacefully at Arlington Place in Grundy Center on February 9, 2026. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 16, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. until time of the funeral service at 11:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church...
Kendall Klar
Feb 9, 2026
Kendall Alan Klar, 64, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 9, 2026.
He was born February 4, 1962, to Marlin & Shirley (Wilken) Klar in Grundy Center, IA. He graduated from Grundy Center High School in 1981.
He was married twice, first to Jill Collins and later to Janetta Miller. He was the proudest father of four children born to these unions:...
Ronald Tiller
Feb 5, 2026
Ronald Tiller, 82, of Grundy Center, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa. Cremation rights have been accorded. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted with Abels Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
JoAnn M Wrage
Feb 1, 2026
JoAnn M. Wrage, 92, of Gladbrook, formerly of Grundy Center, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Westbrook Acres Nursing Home in Gladbrook. A visitation will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service 11:30 a.m. at the American Lutheran Church in Grundy Center. Burial will follow at the Lincoln...
Connie Mettlin
Jan 30, 2026
Connie Mettlin, a beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, in Grundy Center, Iowa, at the age of 74. Born on August 21, 1951, in Waterloo, Iowa, Connie was a beacon of kindness and warmth, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew her.
Connie was the daughter of Shelby and Eileen Bellinger, who instilled in...
Michal D. Manley
Jan 26, 2026
Michal D. “Mike” Manley, also affectionately known as “Hoss”, 70, of Traer, Iowa, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at Unity Point Allen Hospital in Waterloo. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Reinbeck Memorial Building in Reinbeck. Memorials may be directed to the family. Abels...
Marian J. Lorenzen
Jan 20, 2026
Marian J. (Philp) Lorenzen, 90, formerly of Hudson, IA, died Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Boone Hospital in Columbia, MO, after a brief illness.
Marian was born August 16, 1935, on the family farm, to her parents, John and Dorothy Philp. She married Donn Lorenzen on June 20, 1954, in Reinbeck, IA and they shared 58 years together before Donn's death...
Jean Marie McGeorge
Jan 16, 2026
Jean Marie McGeorge, 24 years old from Eldora, Iowa. Passed away peacefully at home on January 16, 2026, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at the Free Grace United Church in Eldora. Those unable to attend the service, the church will livestream the memorial service for all...
Janmarie B. Olson
Jan 11, 2026
Janmarie B. OIson, 76, of Holland, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at her residence. A memorial visitation will be held from 9:15 a.m. until time of the memorial service 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the American Lutheran Church in Grundy Center. Inurnment will be held privately by the family at a later date. Memorials...
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