Ruth I. Schmidt
Jan 25, 2026
Ruth I. Schmidt, age 81 of Clarence, passed away on Sunday January 25, 2026 at Cedar Manor Nursing Home in Tipton. Cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no services, per Ruth's wishes.
Dale L. Siebels
Jan 23, 2026
Dale L. Siebels, age 77 of Stanwood, passed away on January 23, 2026 at UIHC in Iowa City after a recent illness. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 29 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Stanwood with Reverend Dr. Andrew Watkins officiating. Burial will follow at the Stanwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held on...
Lois A. Jensen Latare
Jan 11, 2026
Lois A. Jensen Latare passed away in Ames, Iowa on Sunday January 11, 2026. A funeral service celebrating her life will be held at Zion United Church of Christ in Lowden on Friday January 16 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Frank Shepherd, Jr. officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 until service time at the church. Burial will follow at...
Sandra Faye Willert
Jan 8, 2026
Sandra Faye Willert, age 86 of Tipton, passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours of Thursday January 8, 2026 in her home. A visitation celebrating Sandy's life will be held at Chapman Funeral Home in Clarence on Monday, January 12 from 4-7 p.m. A private family burial will be held at a later date in the Red Oak...
John Edward Hart
Jan 1, 2026
John Edward Hart, 94, of Wheatland, passed away January 1, 2026, at the home farm he enjoyed his entire life, while family members and caregivers tended to him. A visitation will be held on Saturday January 24, 2026 at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in Lost Nation from 9-11 a.m., with a service honoring John at 11:00. A...
Timothy Klinger Eckert
Dec 23, 2025
Timothy Klinger Eckert, age 70 of Lowden, passed away suddenly in his home on Tuesday December 23, 2025. There will be a celebration of his life held at a later date.
Timothy was born May 3, 1955 to Francis and Emma (Klinger) Eckert in Huntington, Indiana.
He is survived by his children Kendal Eckert of...
Judy Louise Kleppe Feldman
Dec 15, 2025
Judy Louise Kleppe Feldman, age 87 of Clarence, passed away Monday December 15, 2025 at her home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 19 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John's United Church of Christ in Clarence with Pastor Frank Shepherd, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at St. John's Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until...
Bill Williams
Dec 8, 2025
Bill Williams, 93, passed away at the Clarence Nursing Home in Clarence, Iowa on December 8, 2025. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Olin Cemetery in Olin, Iowa.
Bill E. Williams was born on September 12, 1932 to Elias and Faith (Merritt) Williams on a family farm south of Olin, and welcomed a sister...
Judith Ann Johnson
Dec 6, 2025
Judith Ann Johnson, age 81 of Clarence, passed away Saturday December 6, 2025, in Iowa City. A celebration of Judi's life will be held from 10:00 a.m until 12:00 p.m on Saturday, December 20 at Chapman Funeral Home in Clarence. Judi was born on March 31, 1944 in Jefferson WI, to Leslie L. Pruefer and Vera Mae (Trick) Pruefer....
Deanna Rae Vens
Nov 27, 2025
Deanna Rae Vens, 87, of Wheatland, IA, passed away November 27th, 2025 after a brief battle with cancer. Her Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday December 2, 2025 at 10:30 AM with Father Bob Cloos officiating at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in Toronto, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until service time at the...
Andrea Marie Ganzer
Nov 22, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share that Andrea Marie Ganzer, age 46, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025. Andrea was born February 25, 1979 in Maquoketa, Iowa to Ned and Marilyn Ganzer. Andrea grew up in Wheatland and graduated from DeWitt Community High School, where she excelled in Special Olympics. Andrea lived with many good friends...
Alice H. Rowold
Nov 6, 2025
Alice H. Rowold, age 102, passed away on Thursday November 6, 2025 at Ridgecrest Village in Davenport. Per Alice's request, she was cremated and there will be no services.
Alice was born September 22, 1923 in rural Bennett, Iowa to August and Ella (Beuthien) Horman. She was married to Gerald Rowold on August 10, 1946. He passed...
Ruth Gertrude Kruckenberg
Oct 26, 2025
Ruth Gertrude Kruckenberg, age 95 of Lowden, passed away at her home on Sunday October 26, 2025. Funeral services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lowden with Pastor Daniel Redhage officiating on Friday October 31, 2025 at 10:30 AM. Per Ruth's request, there will be no visitation. Burial will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.
Ruth...
Sarah Alisa Dunn
Oct 17, 2025
Sarah A. Dunn, age 64 of Wheatland, passed away on October 17, 2025 at her home. A celebration of Sarah's life will be held at a later date.
Sarah was born June 1, 1961 to Donald and Rita (Schmacht) Van Theemsche. She married Roger Dunn on April 28, 1984. He passed away on July 13, 2020.
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Robert Rathbun Harbaugh
Oct 13, 2025
Robert R. Harbaugh, the son of Russell and Theresa Harbaugh died on October 13, 2025, due to an unexpected accident at the young age of 37. Visitation will be held at Chapman Funeral Home in Clarence on Tuesday, October 21 from 2-6 p.m.
Robert was born on August 12, 1988 in Muscatine, IA. He was married to...
Dorinda Mae Wilhelm
Oct 8, 2025
Dorinda Mae Wilhelm, age 71 of Wheatland, passed away unexpectedly in her home Wednesday evening October 8, 2025. Funeral services will be held at Chapman Funeral Home in Clarence on Monday, October 13 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation from 9:30 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in Inland Cemetery, rural Bennett.
Dorinda was born February 21,...
Kathryn Ann Decker Wilson
Oct 6, 2025
Kathryn Ann Decker Wilson, age 82 of Pella, passed away on Monday October 6, 2025 at The Cottages in Pella. Funeral services will be held on Thursday October 9 at 2:30 PM at Chapman Funeral Home in Clarence with Karmen Jamison officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Dayton Valley Cemetery.
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Marilyn Ann Baird
Oct 5, 2025
Marilyn Ann Baird, age 80 of Anamosa, passed away in her home Sunday afternoon October 5, 2025. Funeral services will be held Friday October 10 at 4:00 PM at Chapman Funeral Home in Clarence with Pastor Janet Shotwell officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the Clarence Cemetery.
Marilyn was...
Mary Jane Goodlove
Oct 2, 2025
Mary Jane Goodlove, age 78 of Wheatland, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday October 2, 2025 at her home. Cremation rites have been accorded, and a celebration of Mary's life will be held in the spring.
Mary was born on November 1, 1946 in Monticello, Iowa to Roland and Pearl (Blomgren) Frisch. She married Joe Goodlove on February...
Richard Ernest Behrens
Oct 1, 2025
Richard "Rich" Ernest Behrens passed away on October 1, 2025, surrounded by family members. Born November 16, 1941, he was raised by his grandparents, Ernest and Augusta Behrens, on the family farm outside Clarence. He grew up with a love of sports and spent his high-school years playing baseball and basketball, even competing in the state baseball tournament as...
