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Celebrating the Lives of Loved Ones in Waterloo, IA

Louise Evelyn Schlichte

Louise Evelyn Schlichte

Sep 5, 2024

Louise Evelyn Schlichte was born September 12, 1923, in Waucoma, Iowa, the daughter of Peter and Theresa (Kruse) Collins. She graduated from Waucoma High School. Louise married Paul Schlichte on September 17, 1953; he preceded her in death on October 29, 2005. Together, they lived in Ohio for several years. Also, Louise and Paul wintered many years in Texas. She...

James Marvin Gleason

James Marvin Gleason

Sep 3, 2024

James Marvin Gleason was born January 11, 1949, in Hampton, Iowa; the son of Edward and Irene (Behnkendorf) Gleason. He was in the United States Marines during Vietnam. Jim married Julie Foreman on September 1, 1973, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. He enjoyed carving and wood working. Most of all, he loved metal detecting around the lakes and...

James Edward Hines

James Edward Hines

Aug 27, 2024

James (Jim) E. Hines was born February 5, 1947, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Donald (Ray) and Elizabeth (Betty) Hines. Jim graduated from East High and worked as a metal pattern maker and was active in the Pattern Maker's Union until retirement. He married Patty Garbes on June 18, 1967, in Waterloo. He was an avid fisherman who enjoyed...

Shirley Eileen Jones

Shirley Eileen Jones

Aug 26, 2024

Shirley Eileen (Brooks) Jones was born September 6, 1936, in Iowa Falls, IA, to Mortimer and Floy (Brightwell) Brooks. After her family moved to Waterloo when she was 10 years old, Shirley graduated from Waterloo West High School in 1954. On June 16, 1956, Shirley married Keith Jones in Waterloo, IA; they had two children: James and Kimberly. Shirley and...

Linda Suzanne Heideman McClain

Linda Suzanne Heideman McClain

Aug 23, 2024

Linda Suzanne (Heideman) McClain was born April 11, 1949, in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of Donald W. and Shirley M. (Nass) Heideman Graham. She attended Blessed Sacrament Elementary and Columbus High School. She married Jerry McClain on December 31, 1978; they later divorced. Linda was a childcare provider for many years in her home. She enjoyed bowling, jeep off-roading, St....

Evelyn Leona Winder

Evelyn Leona Winder

Aug 9, 2024

 Born in the family home in Dewar, Iowa, Evelyn was welcomed by her parents Ernest (Mike) and Pearl (Myers) Hemsath on November the 29th, of the year 1927. Her early years were full with 7 siblings, attending a one room school house.

 After graduating from East High School, class of 1947, she married John (Jack) L Winder on November 27, 1947....

Carolyn G. Drew

Carolyn G. Drew

Aug 2, 2024

Carolyn G. Drew, 74, of Waterloo, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, while under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice. There are no services planned at this time, and a private burial will take place at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Waterloo. Parrott and Wood Chapel of Memories in Waterloo assisted the family. 

In lieu of flowers, please donate...

Kenneth Richard Jackson

Kenneth Richard Jackson

Jul 28, 2024

ATC Kenneth R. Jackson CAC, USN, Ret. was born in Iowa Falls, Iowa, the son of George and Eleanor (Whitman) Jackson. Ken graduated from Dike High School in 1962. He joined the United States Navy and served for 21 years, 7 months and 21 days, but who’s counting? Ken got out of the Navy, but the Navy never got out...

Lori Palmer

Lori Palmer

Jul 11, 2024

Lori Gale Palmer, 61, of Washburn, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Ravenwood Specialty Care in Waterloo, while under Care Initiatives Hospice. Visitation for Lori will be held on Tuesday, July 16th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Parrott and Wood Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 17th at 11:00 AM, at...

Michael Gus Stevens

Michael Gus Stevens

Jul 10, 2024

Michael “Gus” Stevens was born September 29, 1957, in Georgetown, Ohio, son of Robert and Bernice (Reynolds) Stevens. He married Deb McAhren on October 25, 1977, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Gus played softball for many years, he was a hall of famer. He liked to play pool, throw darts and enjoyed to travel. Gus loved spending time with his...

Joyce E. Cox

Joyce E. Cox

Jul 8, 2024

Joyce E. Cox, 96, of Waverly, IA, and formerly of Moberly, MO, passed away on Monday, July 8 at Waverly Health Center. Per her request, no funeral services are planned. The Parrott and Wood Chapel of Memories in Waterloo, IA, is serving the family.

Joyce Eileen Danner was born on January 31, 1928, in La Plata, MO, to Arther Danner and...

Lee Dale Hamer

Lee Dale Hamer

Jul 7, 2024

Lee Dale Hamer, 78, of Dysart, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at his home in Dysart, while under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice. Lee graciously donated his body to the University of Iowa Hospital Deeded Body Program. A family directed Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, August 9th at 1:00 PM at the Calvary Baptist...

Madonna Swehla

Madonna Swehla

Jul 2, 2024

Madonna Katherine (Goodrich) Swehla, age 85, of Waterloo, IA was called home on Tuesday July 2nd, 2024, at Cedar Valley Hospice Home surrounded by her family. Madonna was born on August 9th, 1938, in Independence, IA, the daughter of Wayne and Helena (Nagel) Goodrich. She married Wilson Edward Swehla on August 31st, 1957, at Immanuel United Presbyterian Church. From this...

Ma'Lani Jade Barnes

Ma'Lani Jade Barnes

Jun 29, 2024

Ma’Lani Jade Barnes was born on May 17, 2024, at Allen Hospital, in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of Trevion Barnes and MaKayla McDaniel. She had the brightest smile when everyone told her she was beautiful. Ma’Lani was a strong little girl, trying to hold her little head up. She loved her bows in her hair and being milk drunk. Ma’Lani...

JoAnn Anderson-Wright

JoAnn Anderson-Wright

Jun 22, 2024

JoAnn Anderson-Wright, 70, of Cedar Falls, passed away on Saturday, June 22nd at UnityPoint Health Allen Memorial Hospital, following a lengthy illness.

JoAnn was born on November 26, 1953, in Belzoni, Mississippi, the daughter of Albert Anderson and Willie Marie Oden. She was raised in Waterloo, where she graduated high school. She furthered her education at Luther College in Decorah, where...

Chrysta Lee Wolf

Chrysta Lee Wolf

Jun 21, 2024

Chrysta L. (Schermerhorn) Wolf, 85 years old, passed away June 21, 2024, at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home, Waterloo, IA. She was born October 30, 1938, to Alfred and Jeanette (Taylor) Schermerhorn in Manchester, IA. 

Chrysta graduated from East Buchanan High School in 1956 and then attended the Pitze’s Beauty School. She met her future husband, Richard (Dick) Wolf at the...

Gaylen Merle Frazee

Gaylen Merle Frazee

Jun 14, 2024

Gaylen Merle Frazee was born November 19, 1942, in Waterloo, Iowa, son of Emmett and Dorothy (Briden) Frazee. He graduated from Waterloo East High School in 1960. Gaylen served in the United States Navy from 1961 to 1965. He married Sharon Carson on October 14, 1967, in Hudson, she preceded him in death on February 22, 2012. Gaylen worked as...

Howard Harris

Howard Harris

Jun 10, 2024

Dear Friends,

Howard Harris passed away on June 10th, 2024. He was born August 7th, 1931, at Rex #5 a coal mining camp in Monroe County Iowa. He married Norma Wiley on August 22nd, 1956, at the Free Methodist Church in Oskaloosa Iowa. Howard gave his heart to the Lord at the age of 24 and was called into the ministry....

Ruby Ann Wegener

Ruby Ann Wegener

Jun 8, 2024

Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel. Let us remember with thanksgiving what God has done through His servant Ruby.

Ruby Ann Wegener was given life by her Creator and was born on March 10, 1939, in St. Charles, Missouri, the child of Herman and Lucy (Lindemann) Schroeder. On March 26,...

Ban Uk

Ban Uk

May 31, 2024

Ban Uk of Waterloo, IA, died May 31, 2024. A private committal has taken place. 

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