Obituaries

Dec 1, 2023

Lisa Villeneuve, age 57 of Lowden, Iowa, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Friday, December 1, 2023. There will be a visitation at Chapman Funeral Home in Clarence on Friday, December 8 from 4-6 PM. Burial will be in the Rock Island Arsenal at a later date.

Lisa was born October 15, 1966...

Nov 26, 2023

James "Jim" E. Lafrenz, age 57 of Wheatland, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Sunday, November 26, 2023. A memorial service will be held at Chapman Funeral Home in Clarence on Friday, December 1 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until service time.

Jim was born January 3, 1966 to Otto Harvey and...

Nov 25, 2023

Richard R. Harbaugh, age 82 of Lisbon, passed away on Saturday November 25, 2023 at Unity Point St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids. A memorial service will be held at Chapman Funeral Home in Clarence on Saturday December 2 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will be at a later date...

Nov 19, 2023

Larry W. Harr, age 85 of Clarence, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at the Clarence Nursing Home. There will be no services. Burial will be at a later date in the Stanwood Cemetery.

Larry was born to Bill and Lucille (Maurer) Harr on January 4, 1938 and was married to Kay Winslow in 1958 at...

Nov 15, 2023

Martha Hamdorf, proudly reaching the age of 103 and a half, died November 15th, 2023 at McDowell Village in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Martha Henrietta Kuehn was born May 7th, 1920 on the family farm in Washington Township, rural Le Mars, Iowa to Fred and Anna (Draheim) Kuehn. She was baptized into the Lutheran faith on August 8th, 1920....

Nov 11, 2023

Rodney E. Behrens, aged 76, passed away on Veterans Day, November 11, 2023. He was born on September 21, 1947, in Pontiac, MI, to Erwin and Ellen (Long) Behrens. Rodney graduated from Bennett High School in 1965 and later attended Palmer Jr. College. He dedicated many years of his life to serving as a union representative at Red Jacket...

Nov 5, 2023

Donna Mae Meier, age 86, passed away on Sunday November 5, 2023 at the Clarence Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held on Monday November 13 at 10:30 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lowden with Rev. Daniel Redhage officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until service time at the church. Burial will be in the Trinity Lutheran...

Nov 4, 2023

Reuben Richard Wenndt, age 92 of Lowden, was united in heaven with his wife of 71 years, Joanne (Klavemann) Wenndt and his savior Jesus Christ on Saturday morning, November 4, 2023 at Wheatland Manor. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 9 at 10:30 a.m at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lowden with Reverend Daniel Redhage officiating. Burial will...

Oct 31, 2023

Alvin W. Licht, age 94 of Clarence, passed away on Tuesday October 31, 2023 at the Clarence Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday November 3, 2023 at 10:30 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lowden with Rev. Daniel Redhage officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until service time at the church. Burial will be in...

Oct 28, 2023

Doris "Jane" Kinney, age 77 of Lost Nation, passed away on Saturday October 28, 2023 at Wheatland Manor. A celebration of Jane's life will be held at a later date.

Jane was born on October 22, 1946 in Villisca, Iowa to Joe and Helen (English) Penwell. She married Ralph Caes and later divorced. She then married Charles...

Oct 28, 2023

Dorothy Lois Russell, age 97 of Clarence, passed away on Saturday October 28, 2023 at the Clarence Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held at the Clarence United Methodist Church on Wednesday November 1, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Theodora Okine officiating. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until time of service at the church. Burial will follow...

Oct 24, 2023

Elaine M. Kroh, age 79 of Wheatland, passed away at her home on Tuesday October 24, 2023. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 27 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Wheatland with Pastor Tessa Cavey officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paul's Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until service...

Oct 16, 2023

Beverly Ann Templeton, age 68 of Clarence, passed away unexpectedly on Monday October 16, 2023 at her home. Visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Friday, October 20 at Chapman Funeral Home in Clarence. A meal will follow visitation at St. John's United Church of Christ in Clarence. Burial will be at a later date in the Clarence...

Oct 12, 2023

We mournfully announce the passing of Thomas David Stock, 78, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Tom peacefully passed away on October 12, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday November 1, 2023 at Bethany Lutheran Church (2202 Forest Drive SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52403) at 11:00 AM. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until service time at...

Sep 25, 2023

Kathryn Jo Goldsmith-Fortner, age 54 of Cosby, TN and formerly of Coatesville, IN and Clarence, IA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday September 25, 2023 at North Knoxville Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Services are pending at this time.

Kathy was born on September 25, 1969 to Harold and Patsy (Pat) Goldsmith. She went to Lincoln Community School...

Sep 17, 2023

Christina Elise (Vander Zee) Betts, 33, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on September 17th, 2023 while on vacation with her husband in Jamaica. Memorial services will be held on Monday October 16, 2023 at St. John's United Church of Christ in Clarence at 10:30 AM with Janet Shotwell officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday October 15 from...

Sep 11, 2023

Maurice L. Klahn, age 71 of Lost Nation, passed away on Monday September 11, 2023 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. A memorial service will be held on Friday September 29 at 4:00 PM at Chapman Funeral Home in Clarence with Pastor Rodney Bluml officiating.

Maurice was born March 21, 1952 in Davenport to ML...

Sep 5, 2023

Robert Witte, age 82 of Waurika, OK and formerly of Wheatland, passed away at his home on September 5, 2023. A graveside service officiated by Diane Prichard will be held on Wednesday September 13 at 2:00 PM at St. Paul's Cemetery in Wheatland.

Bob was born 8/28/1941 in Wheatland, Iowa to Louis and Emogene Witte.

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Aug 26, 2023

Joanne Marie Wenndt, age 89 of Lowden, passed away peacefully at home in her favorite blue chair, surrounded by her family, on Saturday August 26, 2023. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 2 at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lowden with Reverend Daniel Redhage officiating. Burial will follow in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will...

Aug 20, 2023

Lavern Schwien, age 85 of Clarence, passed away on Sunday August 20, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Funeral services will be held on Saturday August 26 at 11:00 AM at St. John's United Church of Christ in Clarence with Janet Shotwell officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 until service time at the church. Burial will be in...