Obituaries

Feb 5, 2021

Donna Jean Brandt, 92, a resident of Parkview Manor in Reinbeck, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, a memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the First Presbyterian Church in Reinbeck from 10:00 a.m. until time of the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. Inurnment will be held at...

Jan 30, 2021

Diane M. Cochran, 71, of Waterloo, passed away on Saturday, January 30, at Pinnacle Specialty Care in Cedar Falls. Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, French-Hand Chapel is caring for Diane and her family.

Diane M. Cochran was born on May 2, 1949, in Reinbeck, to her parents Edward and Mildred (Rush) Hildebrand. She attended the Reinbeck school...

Jan 23, 2021

Richard “Dick” H. Kjormoe, 83, of Steamboat Rock, IA, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Oldorf Hospice Home in Hiawatha, with his loving family by his side. Visitation for Dick will be held on Tuesday, January 26th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Abels Funeral & Cremation Service-Creps Chapel in Eldora. The funeral service...

Jan 18, 2021

Sue received an Arts Associate degree from American River College in Sacramento, California. She later received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Lynchburg College in Virginia and a master’s Science degree in Rehabilitation.

She worked as a Probation Officer for 5 years for the state of California before moving to Virginia where, after working as...

Jan 18, 2021

R. Norma Sprague, 98, of Albia, formerly of Grundy Center, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at the Monroe County Hospitals and Clinics in Albia. Memorial Visitation for Norma will be held on Thursday, January 21st from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Abels Funeral & Cremation Service-Engelkes Chapel in Grundy Center. The Memorial Service will be...

Jan 18, 2021

Larry Edwin Tremmel, 74, of Eldora, passed away on January 18, 2021, at Mercy One Medical Center in Des Moines after a battle with health ailments. A family-directed gathering will be held in the future. Creps-Abels Funeral Home is caring for Larry and his family. Online messages of condolences may be left at www.abelsfuneralhomes.com.

Larry Edwin Tremmel...

Jan 16, 2021

Keith E. Carter, 87, of Grundy Center, Iowa, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Creekside Inc in Grundy Center, Iowa.

Following Keith’s wishes cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no public services held at this time.  Keith made sure to tell his son keep everyone safe before having...

Jan 14, 2021

Mildred Jane Rowden, Wautoma, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2021. She was born on January 1, 1923 in New Providence, Iowa to Floyd Otis Rhodes and Nellie Lois Mills. Mildred married Joseph Henry Rowden in Clemons, Iowa on August 18, 1946.

Mildred grew up loving sports and family. She and her sister Thelma were on the...

Jan 13, 2021

Marlene Joyce Havel, 87, of Grundy Center, passed away peacefully of natural causes on January 13, 2021, at Grundy County Memorial Hospital while under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 30, at First Presbyterian Church in Grundy Center at 11 AM with Pastor Steve Tyykila officiating. Visitation will be held...

Jan 12, 2021

Dennis Lee Edgeton February 18, 1947- January 12, 2021

Dennis Edgeton passed away at his cabin by the lake, the place he loved the most, Tuesday January 12, 2021.  Dennis was born in Newton, IA on February 18,1947 to LaVerne and Doris Edgeton. Dennis grew up in the Newton area with multiple family members helping in his...

Jan 12, 2021

Evelyn Mae Copeman, 91, of Grundy Center, Iowa, passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center, Iowa.

Funeral services for Evelyn will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the First Presbyterian Church in Grundy Center.  Pastor Steve Tyykila will be...

Jan 10, 2021

Florence J. Burns, 94, of Steamboat Rock, Iowa, passed away peacefully on the morning of Sunday, January 10, 2021 at the Hansen Family Hospital in Iowa Falls, Iowa.

Funeral services for Florence will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, January 15, 2021 at the Steamboat Rock Presbyterian Church with Pastor Lynn Arends officiating. There will be...

Jan 10, 2021

Margaret “Ann” Watson was born in Ohio on January 15, 1940 and died on January 10, 2021.

She was a loving Mother of 4, Grandmother of 6 and Great-Grandmother of 4. Ann was an avid reader and loved to write poetry. She had a beautiful singing voice and cherished her time spent with her grandchildren. She was...

Jan 8, 2021

Pamela “Pam” Mae Harms (Clark), 71, of Wellsburg, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center, while under Care Initiatives Hospice. A Memorial Service for Pam will be held on Saturday, January 16th at 2:00 PM at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wellsburg. Visitation will be held one hour prior...

Jan 6, 2021

Beverly J. Nielsen. 89, of Dike, Iowa, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at home. Beverly was born September 7, 1931 in Albert City, Iowa, the daughter of James and Glenn (Larson) Turnquist.  She married William Nielsen December 28, 1952 in Albert City.  He proceeded her in death in July 2014. Beverly was a homemaker and member of Fredsville Lutheran...

Jan 4, 2021

Thomas William Mathews, Sr., 82, of Eldora, Iowa, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021 at his home in Eldora, while under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at the Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, Creps Chapel in Eldora. A funeral service will be...

Jan 3, 2021

Stanley Elwyn Granner,89, of Eldora, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at the Eldora Specialty Care.

Funeral services for Stanley will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, January 11, 2021 at St. Paul Lutheran Church with Pastor Aaron Hambleton officiating.  Public visitation will be held from 2:00 – 5:00 pm on Sunday, January...

Jan 3, 2021

Rachel L. Heller, 87, of Grundy Center, IA passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Grundy Memorial Hospital due to Covid-19 complications.

Following Rachel’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and the family will be laying her to rest at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Grundy Center, IA at a later date.  In lieu of flowers,...

Jan 2, 2021

Lyle H. Wrage passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021, at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center while under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice at the age of 91. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at the Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, Engelkes Chapel in Grundy Center....

Jan 1, 2021

Ronald Joseph “Ron” Hayek, 78 of Reinbeck, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at St. Gabriel Church in Reinbeck, Iowa.  Burial will follow at St. Gabriel Cemetery.  A visitation will be held preceding mass from...