Obituaries
Connie Joan McIlrath
Feb 18, 2025
Connie Joan (Megginson) McIlrath, 91, of Grundy Center, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the Grundy Care Center in Grundy Center, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, 10:00 am until time of the memorial service at 11:00 am at the Cornerstone Methodist Church in Grundy Center. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Connie...
Larry "Buck" Petersen
Feb 15, 2025
Larry Dean Petersen, a longtime resident of Reinbeck, Iowa, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025, at Parkview Manor in Reinbeck at the age of 87. Larry was known to all as “Buck”. He was born on January 22, 1938, in Reinbeck, Iowa, to Pauline Watson and Alvin Petersen. Buck grew up and went to school in Reinbeck and graduated...
Connie Lucinda Spieker
Feb 14, 2025
Connie Lucinda Spieker, 73, of Grundy Center, Iowa, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Grundy Care Center in Grundy Center. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, Engelkes Chapel in Grundy Center. The inurnment will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Grundy Center following...
Sandra Lee Weber
Feb 12, 2025
Sandra Lee (Sloan) Weber, 87, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, died Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at New Aldaya Lifescapes. No services will be held, and a private burial will occur at a later date. Memorials can be made to Cedar Valley Hospice.
Sandra was the daughter of Kenneth and Dorothy (Nichols) Butcher born on February 24, 1937, in Waterloo, Iowa. She graduated...
Paul L. Weiss
Feb 7, 2025
Paul Larry Weiss was born on January 30, 1936, in rural Grundy County, the son of Ray and Lucile (Wilhelm) Weiss. He graduated from Reinbeck High School in 1954. Paul married Kay Barfels of Grundy Center on June 15, 1957.
Paul held various jobs including working at the Hudson Creamery, owning the DX Station in Reinbeck, delivering Anderson Erickson Milk door-to-door...
Sandra Kay Jensen
Feb 5, 2025
Sandra Kay Jensen, 74 was born on June 22, 1950, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Frank and Edith Cole, and passed away on February 5, 2025, in Waterloo, Iowa. She was a dedicated and hardworking individual, having spent a significant part of her career as a molder at Norwesco Plastics for 10 years. Sandra’s commitment to her work reflected her...
Karen Josephine Priske
Feb 3, 2025
Karen Josephine Priske, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at the Grand JiVante in Ackley, Iowa on February 3, 2025, at the age of 84. Karen was born on January 29, 1941, in Nora Springs, Iowa, to Glen and Angeline (Paulus) Saylor.
Karen graduated from Eldora High School in 1959 and attended Ellsworth Community College. Soon after, she...
Bruce L. Grant, Jr.
Feb 2, 2025
Bruce L. Grant, 63, of Waterloo, Iowa, passed away on February 2, 2025, at UnityPoint Allen Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa. Memorial visitation and memorial service are being held privately at a later date.
Cecil G. Wrage
Jan 30, 2025
Cecil Wrage, 88, of Grundy Center, Iowa, passed away Thursday, January 30th. He was born September 24th, 1936, to Emil and Katie (Bern) Wrage in Marshalltown, Iowa. He was raised northwest of Lincoln, IA and graduated from Gladbrook High School in 1954. He served his country in the US Army from 1957-59.
After high school, Cecil worked for John Deere in...
Randell Dean Freese
Jan 29, 2025
Randell Dean Freese (60) of Reinbeck, IA passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 11am on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Abels Funeral Chapel. There will be a celebration of life to follow the service at the Memorial Building in Reinbeck. Inurnment will be held privately by the family at a later...
George Rex Folkerts
Jan 24, 2025
George Rex Folkerts, 93 of Steamboat Rock, Iowa passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Hansen Family Hospital in Iowa Falls, Iowa. He was born March 18, 1931, to Rex and Minnie (Christians) Folkerts in Eldora, Iowa.
George was raised around Steamboat Rock, Iowa and graduated from Steamboat Rock High School in 1948. He farmed with his dad until...
Roy Henry Tessau
Jan 24, 2025
Roy Henry Tessau, born on October 15, 1936, in Marshalltown, Iowa, to Emil and Emmi Tessau, left this world on January 24, 2025, in Grundy Center, Iowa.
A proud member of the Reinbeck community, Roy graduated from Reinbeck High School in 1954. He started his journey of service by joining the United States Army Reserve, demonstrating a commitment to his country...
Marlyn K Linder
Jan 15, 2025
Marlyn K. Linder, 94 of Reinbeck, Iowa passed away on January 15, 2025, in Grundy Center, Iowa. As per Marlyn's request, no services will be held.
Verone S. Nederhoff
Jan 15, 2025
Verone Sharon Nederhoff, 84, of Grundy Center, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. A memorial visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Abels Funeral and Cremation Service in Grundy Center. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Colfax Center...
Gary L. Creery
Jan 14, 2025
Gary L. Creery, 83, of Grundy Center, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Iowa River Hospice in Marshalltown, Iowa.
Gary was born on September 26, 1941, in Emmetsburg, Iowa, to his parents Lloyd and Thressa (Gunn) Creery. He was raised in the Emmetsburg and Spirit Lake area of Iowa, and graduated from Cedar Falls High School. On September...
Jane Marie Stirler
Jan 13, 2025
Jane Marie Stirler, 71, of Cedar Rapids, originally from Reinbeck, passed away on January 13, 2025, at St. Lukes Hospital in Cedar Rapids.
A visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 17, 2025, at St. John’s Lutheran Church...
Pearl Arlene Eiten
Jan 13, 2025
Pearl Arlene Eiten, 92 was a devoted homemaker and cherished member of her community, born on September 23, 1932, in rural Grundy Center, Iowa. She graduated from Grundy Center High School, later marrying Alfred Eiten on October 17, 1958, at the Lincoln Center Christian Reformed Church. Together, they built a loving family, and their union was marked by mutual respect...
Larry Lee Sager
Jan 9, 2025
Larry Lee Sager, age 88, passed away on January 9, 2025, at Parkview Manor in Reinbeck, Iowa. Born on July 30, 1936, in Reinbeck, to Nelson and Lenora (Hoeg) Sager, Larry dedicated the majority of his professional life to manufacturing, working at John Deere for 27 years. His commitment and work ethic were evidence of his strong character and dedication.
Larry...
Shirley J Freeman
Jan 7, 2025
Shirley J. Freeman
Shirley was born on November 4, 1948, at the Fritzel Maternity Home to Dick and Anna Mae Oltman.
She attended school graduating with the class of 1967.
Shirley was employed at GCMH for over 18 years, worked at the Spokesman Press, Ray and Shirley were janitors at the Bethany Presbyterian Church where she was a member for over 60 years,...
Judith Kay Cooper
Jan 1, 2025
Judith “Judy” Kay Cooper, 80, of Reinbeck, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Reinbeck on January 1, 2025. A memorial visitation and fellowship will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the Reinbeck Memorial Building. Inurnment of Judy’s remains will be held privately by the family at Reinbeck Cemetery. In lieu...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
Creps Chapel | 905 Edgington Ave, Eldora, IA 50627 | Phone: 641-858-2181
Doyen Chapel | 304 N Adams St, Wellsburg, IA 50680 | Phone: 641-869-3336
Engelkes Chapel | 509 4th St, Grundy Center, IA 50638 | Phone: 319-824-3319
Dike Chapel | 680 Main St, Dike, IA 50624 | Phone: 319-989-2045
French-Hand Chapel | 409 Clark St, Reinbeck, IA 50669 | Phone: 319-345-2622
