Obituaries

Sep 28, 2025

Karen Marie Mackey, age 57 of Clarence, passed away at her home on Sunday September 28, 2025. There will be a celebration of Karen's life at the Bennett School on Saturday October 11, 2025 from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM.

Karen was born August 17, 1968 in Maquoketa, Iowa to Paul and Margaret (Loehr) Novak. She was...

Sep 24, 2025

Richard Dean Claney, age 91 of Clarence, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Wednesday evening, September 24, 2025. There will be a public graveside service at St. John's Cemetery in Clarence at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 30 with Pastor Janet Shotwell officiating. Military rites will be presented by the Clarence American Legion Post #286.

Dean...

Sep 22, 2025

Glenda M. Lee, age 77 of Wheatland, passed away in the early morning hours of Monday September 22, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. There will be a public graveside service on Thursday, September 25 at 11:00 a.m. at Pine Hill Cemetery in Wheatland with Karmen Jamison officiating.

Glenda was born May 17, 1948...

Sep 13, 2025

Barbara was born on July 7, 1960, to Larry and Sharon Easler in Kingsville, Texas. When she was two years old, she was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and Spina bifida. She spent her early childhood years at University of Iowa hospital school and later became a part of Systems Unlimited. She attended Northwest Junior High and graduated from West...

Sep 12, 2025

Audrey Jo Kahl, age 84 of Mechanicsville, died in her home unexpectedly on Friday September 12, 2025. Funeral services will be held at Chapman Funeral Home in Clarence on Thursday, September 18th at 11:00 a.m. with Janet Shotwell officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery.

Audrey was...

Aug 30, 2025

Rhonda Lynn Poppe, age 71 of Lowden, passed away in her home on Saturday evening, August 30, 2025. There will be a celebration honoring Rhonda at Calkins Barn in Wyoming on Friday, September 5th from 11:00 a.m-3:00 p.m.

Rhonda was born September 28, 1953 to James and Naydene (Allen) Willman. She married Steve Poppe on April 18,...

Aug 24, 2025

Betty Wendt, age 82 of Clarence, passed away peacefully in her home with her family by her side on Sunday August 24, 2025. Funeral services will be held at St. John's United Church of Christ in Clarence on Thursday August 28 at 10:30 AM with Pastor Janet Shotwell officiating. Visitation will also be at St. John's on Wednesday August...

Aug 18, 2025

Kenneth Henry Dircks, age 90 of Clarence, passed away on Monday August 18, 2025 at the Clarence Nursing Home. There will be a private family graveside service at St. John's Cemetery in Clarence.

Ken was born November 10, 1934 in rural Clarence to Henry and Leona (Goldsmith) Dircks. He married Cynthia Olsgaard on December 23, 1956. They...

Aug 11, 2025

James "Jim" Rohlf, age 69 of Bennett, passed away on Monday August 11, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 22 at 3:00 p.m. at First United Church of Christ in Tipton with Pastor Kerri Sandusky officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time at the church, and there will be time for...

Jul 30, 2025

Jay Allen Proesch, age 63 of Clarence, passed away at his home on Wednesday July 30, 2025. Funeral services will be held at St. John's United Church of Christ in Clarence on Tuesday August 5 at 10:30 AM with Janet Shotwell officiating. Visitation will also be at the church on Monday August 4 from 4-8 PM. Burial will be...

Jul 27, 2025

Janice Arlene Meyers, age 83 of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Sunday July 27, 2025 at Prairie Hills Assisted Living in Cedar Rapids. There will be a visitation at Chapman's in Clarence on Sunday, August 3 from 2-4 PM. Janice will be laid to rest in Meyers Cemetery in Welsh Run, Pennsylvania.

Janice was born March 4,...

Jul 22, 2025

John Patrick Adam Walker Sr., age 61 of Lowden, passed away suddenly at his home in the early morning hours of Tuesday July 22, 2025. There will be a time of visitation held at Chapman Funeral Home in Clarence on Friday July 25 from 4-6 PM.

John was born March 25, 1964 in Pontiac Michigan to John...

Jul 7, 2025

Dorothy Dean Wolfe, age 96 of Stanwood, passed away in the early morning hours of Monday July 7, 2025 at the Rehabilitation Center of Lisbon. There will be a family graveside service at the Stanwood Cemetery per Dorothy's request.

Dorothy was born July 23, 1928 in Alpha, Iowa to Herbert and Helen (Goss) Boots. She married Edward...

Jun 18, 2025

Barbara Ann Schauer, age 85 of Lowden and formerly of Clarence, passed away at the Jackson County Regional Hospital on June 18, 2025. Funeral services will be held at Chapman Funeral Home in Clarence on Monday June 23 at 12:30 PM with Pastor Nathan Combs officiating. Visitation will start at 11:00 AM until service time. Burial will be in...

Jun 14, 2025

Madonna Rose Hart, 91, of Wheatland, passed away June 14, 2025, at the home farm where she lived for the last 70 years with her husband, John, while family members and caregivers tended to her. Madonna Rose McClimon, was born November 17, 1933, on the family farm in Delmar, Iowa. She was the sixth and youngest child of Walter...

Jun 13, 2025

Lillian Anna "Lil" Kelly, age 95 of Clarence, passed away peacefully in the morning hours of Friday June 13, 2025. Funeral services will be held at Chapman Funeral Home in Clarence on Tuesday June 17 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Karmen Jamison officiating. Casual attire is adequate. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until service time at the funeral...

Jun 8, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of James William Sawyer, age 78 of Cedar Rapids, on Sunday June 8, 2025. Jim's warmth, kindness and unwavering spirit made him such a great inspiration to his family and friends. Chapman Funeral Home in Clarence will host a visitation for Jim on Saturday, June 14 from 1-3 p.m....

Jun 2, 2025

Kenneth Charles Schmidt, age 77 of Clarence, passed away peacefully on Monday June 2, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at his home. Ken has been cremated according to his wishes, and there will be a Celebration of Life held at the Clarence Park Pavilion on Friday, June 6 from 4-8 p.m. Burial will be in the Red Oak Cemetery...

Jun 1, 2025

Mary Kay Hamilton, age 80 of Clarence, passed away peacefully at her home after a battle with cancer with her husband at her side on Sunday June 1, 2025. A memorial service will be held at St. John's United Church of Christ in Clarence on Tuesday June 10, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Janet Shotwell officiating. Visitation will...

May 24, 2025

James Douglas Cashman, age 76 of Clarence, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 24 2025, while at his lake home in Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin. Funeral services will be held on Thursday May 29, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's United Church of Christ in Clarence with Pastor Karmen Jamison officiating. Visitation will also be held at the...