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Celebrating the Lives of Loved Ones in Waterloo, IA

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. 

Bruce Wilharm

Bruce Wilharm

May 30, 2024

Bruce Edward Wilharm, passed away after an eight year battle with Alzheimer’s.  He was born November 23, 1947, in Fort Dodge, Iowa the son of William Wayne Wilharm and Elizabeth Jean (Bourassa) Wilharm. Bruce married Nancy Wenck, they were later divorced. He married Rebecca Hunemuller on July 18, 1997, in Cedar Falls.

 

Bruce graduated from West High School in 1966, and...

Laura Myrtle Elizabeth Brackin

Laura Myrtle Elizabeth Brackin

May 27, 2024

Laura Myrtle Elizabeth Brackin was born April 2, 1929, in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of John and Dessie (Jaster) Bergmeier. She graduated from Waterloo East High School in 1947. Myrtle married John Brackin, Jr., on August 17, 1947, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, he preceded her in death on September 21, 1996. She loved her children and family....

Todd A. Eckhart

Todd A. Eckhart

May 19, 2024

Todd A. Eckhart was born September 2, 1963, in Vinton, Iowa, the son of Charles and Barbara (Seavy) Eckhart. He married June Hatton in June of 1991; she preceded him in death in November 2017. Todd was employed with Benton Concrete for over 16 years. After he retired, he moved to a ranch in Oklahoma. Todd moved back to Reinbeck...

Sharon Virginia Nelson

Sharon Virginia Nelson

May 12, 2024

Sharon Nelson was born February 19, 1956, in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of Robert and Mary (Gardner) Nelson. She graduated from Central High School in 1974. Sharon grew up in Washburn most of her life. While growing up, she camped at Turtle Creek in Delhi. Sharon worked at John Deere for 28 years. Sharon enjoyed traveling, but most of all,...

James D. Nugent

James D. Nugent

Apr 29, 2024

James (Jim) Dennis Nugent was born June 3, 1949, in Waterloo, Iowa. The son of Frank and Ann (Broz) Nugent. He graduated from Waterloo West High School in 1963. James served in the United States Army for three years. After his honorable discharge, he attended the University of Northern Iowa where he studied World History and received a Bachelor’s Degree....

Wendell John Schmidt

Wendell John Schmidt

Apr 28, 2024

Wendell John Schmidt was born October 15, 1935, in Bremer County, Iowa, the son of William and Caroline (Brandt) Schmidt. He married Victory “Vicki” Schaulis on April 21, 1962, she preceded him in death in 2017.  Wendell was in the United States Army and once out, Wendell did reserve duty for two years, then went to work at John Deere,...

Henderson "Hun" Thomas

Henderson "Hun" Thomas

Apr 18, 2024

Henderson “Hun” Thomas was born March 4, 1969, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Henderson and Louiese (Hutchinson) Thomas, Sr. He attended Waterloo West High School. Hun worked at the University of Northern Iowa as a custodian for 30 years. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and he loved to travel. Hun was very proud of being one of...

Joan Marie Dane

Joan Marie Dane

Apr 10, 2024

Wednesday April 10, 2024, Joan Marie Dane passed away at Cedar Valley Hospice, she was born July 16, 1933, in Waterloo Iowa.She is preceded in death by her mother and father; 12 brothers and sisters; her husband John E Dane; son Jeffrey Paul Dane; one granddaughter Nicole Joan Loder and one grandson Gabriel Paul Dane.  Joan has always worked tirelessly for...

Donnett Marie Rottinghaus

Donnett Marie Rottinghaus

Apr 9, 2024

Donnett Rottinghaus, 71, of Evansdale, Iowa passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9 at MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center surrounded by her family. 

 

Donnett was born on December 16, 1952 to Darlene Wood and Donald Tompkins in Waterloo, Iowa where she grew up and attended Waterloo West High School. She married Chris Wehr in 1976, and they later divorced. She was then...

Wendy Jean Bishop

Wendy Jean Bishop

Apr 7, 2024

Wendy Jean Cook-Bishop was born January 13, 1963, in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of James and Lois (Forbes) Cook. She was born and raised in Hudson, Iowa. Wendy graduated from Hudson High School in 1982. She was employed at ABLM Family Dental as a Dental Assistant. She also was a sub-para at the Waterloo Community Schools. Wendy was very proud...

DeShawn "Poppy" Simmons

DeShawn "Poppy" Simmons

Apr 4, 2024

Born DeShawn Yvette on November 3, 1971, in Chicago, Poppy was raised by James and Kattie Malone. In 1989, she graduated high school and went on to receive her bachelors. Throughout her adult life, she worked as a bartender at local pubs and as a paralegal for Kadenge Law and later Parrish Law in Waterloo. To help her daughter take...

Timothy Roger Helgeson

Timothy Roger Helgeson

Mar 29, 2024

Timothy “Tim” Helgeson was born August 25, 1955, in Decorah, Iowa, the son of Nathan and Sandra (Sailor) Helgeson. He married Debra Cunningham, they later divorced.

 

Tim owned and operated Chemmark Pest Control. He was a Welder at John Deere until retiring in 2014. Tim enjoyed the outdoors, camping in Decorah, motorcycles and was an avid Raiders fan. He was very...

Patsy Kay Ronek

Patsy Kay Ronek

Mar 16, 2024

Patsy Kay Ronek was born December 17, 1938, in rural Jackson County, Iowa, daughter of Nevill and Vera (Said) Edwards.

 

Patsy drove semi-truck for twenty years. She enjoyed fishing and camping. Patsy became Jehovah’s Witness in 2000.

 

Patsy passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at NorthCrest Specialty Care in Waterloo at the age of 85. She is survived by two sons,...

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