Donald (Donnie) Whetstine was born Feb. 28, 1943, in Washington, Iowa, the son of  Lloyd and Lula Farris Whetstine. He lived in the Wellman area most of his life. Donald worked at the WCDC in …

Lois Gayle Marner was born May 26, 1934, in rural Parnell, Iowa, the daughter of John and Lydia (Yoder) Marner. She graduated from IMS. Lois lived in Colorado Springs and moved to Kalona in August of …

Carl B. Ogren died peacefully the morning of Jan. 7, 2022, at the Lone Tree Care Center.  He left this world to join his wife, Wilma, of 80 years who passed Nov. 10, 2021. Carl was born on a …

While most of us see miniscule raises, if any, each year, take a look at the Washington County Sheriffs raise. A whooping 35%! The raise is in no way justified and should be considered an absurd …

Shirley Walker, 85, of Riverside, passed away Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, at her home in Riverside.  Visitation will be held Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, from 4-7 p.m. at the St. Mary’s Hall next …

Darlene Miller, 91, of Wellman passed away peacefully Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, at Parkview Manor in Wellman. Darlene was born Feb. 7, 1930, in a farmhouse in rural Keota, the daughter of Melvin and …

Funeral services for Mary L. (Miller) Glick, 85, of Kalona, were held Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, at Fairview Mennonite Church, Kalona, with Leslie Miller officiating. Burial was at the South Gingerich …

Nancy Catherine Fisher was born March 18, 1937, the daughter of John Sr. and Maxine (Baugh) Durst.  She graduated from Keota High School.  Nancy was married to Carroll Fisher and to this …

James Mitchell, 68, of Kalona, passed away Dec. 18, 2021, at Mercy Medical Center in Iowa City. Jim was born Dec. 16, 1953, in Illinois the son of Harry and Helen (Hamilton) Mitchell. Following …

A celebration of life for John P. Kaalberg, 59, of Coralville, was held Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona.  His body will be cremated following the service. The …

Sandra Thomas, 74, of Riverside, formerly of Lone Tree, passed away Dec. 17, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. Sandra was born Feb. 28, 1947, in Iowa City to Archie and Shirley …

Ezra Jay Miller was born on Nov. 1, 1935, in Johnson County, Iowa, the son of Noah J. and Elizabeth (Lehman) Miller. On October 17, 1957, he was united in marriage to Mattie Yoder. God blessed them …