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Robert  Rathbun Harbaugh

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Karen Marie Mackey

Karen Marie Mackey

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...

Richard Dean Claney

Richard Dean Claney

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...

Glenda M. Lee

Glenda M. Lee

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...

Barbara Sue Easler Faber

Barbara Sue Easler Faber

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...

Audrey Jo Kahl

Audrey Jo Kahl

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...

Rhonda Lynn Poppe

Rhonda Lynn Poppe

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,...

Betty Imolene Wendt

Betty Imolene Wendt

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...

Kenneth H. Dircks

Kenneth H. Dircks

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...

James "Jim" E. Rohlf

James "Jim" E. Rohlf

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...

Jay Allen Proesch

Jay Allen Proesch

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...

Janice Arlene Meyers

Janice Arlene Meyers

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,...

John Patrick Adam Walker Sr.

John Patrick Adam Walker Sr.

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...

Dorothy Dean Wolfe

Dorothy Dean Wolfe

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...

Barbara A. Schauer

Barbara A. Schauer

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...

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