Obituaries

Oct 30, 2020

Ross Dale Hopkins, born on May 5, 1926 and a long-term resident of Grundy Center, passed away after a brief illness on October 30, 2020 in his beloved hometown of Wall Lake, Iowa. Life had come full circle.

Born to Roscoe Dale and Charlotte Grace (Clothier) Hopkins, Ross’s grandparents were among the original founders of Wall Lake...

Oct 28, 2020

Patsy Lee Owen, 83, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital. Services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family.

The obituary of Patsy Lee Starr Owen, married to Michael D. Owen on August 17, 1958, is not about what she did in her life...

Oct 22, 2020

It is with sad and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alvin “Dean” Harrenstein, who passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at UnityPoint Health-Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo. He fought hard, but ultimately succumbed from complications of surgery. A private service for Dean will be held and burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery in...

Oct 22, 2020

Grace R. Ennenga, 92, of Cedar Falls, formerly of Grundy Center, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Bickford Cottage in Cedar Falls, while under the care of UnityPoint Hospice.

Funeral services for Grace will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at the Colfax Center Presbyterian Church with...

Oct 21, 2020

Harold Leslie Swangel (77) was welcomed into the arms of Jesus after a courageous battle with cancer at his home under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice, surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 21, 2020.

Public visitation for Harold will be at Abels & French-Hand Funeral Home in Reinbeck, IA from 5-7 on Saturday, October 24th. Funeral...

Oct 19, 2020

Norma Jean Hook, 83, a resident of Arlington Place of Grundy Center, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020, of natural causes. Visitation for Norma will be held on Saturday, October 24th from 11:30 until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 PM at Colfax Center Presbyterian Church in rural Holland, Iowa. Interment will follow services at the...

Oct 18, 2020

Jean Loots, 88, a resident of Creekside Cottages in Grundy Center passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020 while under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice.

Funeral service for Jean will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at the St. John Lutheran Church located in Wellsburg, Iowa with Pastor Bruce Zimmermann officiating.  Public...

Oct 17, 2020

Marvin Eugene Paul, 81, of Eldora, passed away on July 29, 2020, at Allen Hospital in Waterloo. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 1, at 10:30 A.M. at Creps Chapel in Eldora with pastor Dan Fernandez officiating. Visitation will be held from 9 AM until the start of the service. Interment will follow at the Eldora...

Oct 17, 2020

Brandon Lee Volkens, 34, of rural Gladbrook, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. A memorial visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at the Oak Leaf Country Club in Reinbeck, Iowa. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July...

Oct 12, 2020

Ben Theodore Van Hove, 86, of Steamboat Rock, Iowa, passed away on the morning of Monday, October 12, 2020 at Mary Greeley Hospital.

Public graveside services for Ben will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at 1:30 PM at Steamboat Rock cemetery located in Steamboat Rock, Iowa with Pastor Lynn Arends officiating.  There is be no visitation prior...

Oct 9, 2020

Donald “Don” Edward McCallie, 90, of Aplington, IA passed away peacefully on the evening of Friday, October 9th, 2020 in the comfort of his home, with his loving wife.

Funeral services for Don will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at the Engelkes Abels Funeral Chapel in Grundy Center, IA with Pastor Dick...

Oct 9, 2020

Rosalie Valero, 67, of Eldora, Iowa, passed away peacefully on the evening of Friday, October 9, 2020 in the comfort of her own home.

Following Rosalie’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no public services held at this time.  Memorial contributions may be directed in Rosalie’s name to her family.  For further information...

Oct 9, 2020

Steven James Zummak, 66, of Eldora, Iowa, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020 at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Steve was born on June 1, 1954. He was born in California, but was raised and...

Oct 9, 2020

Thomas John Clifford, 15, of Eldora, Iowa passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020 in Eldora, Iowa.

With a heavy heart and a decision no parent should have to make, cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no public services held at this time.  Thomas will forever be with his family now.  Memorial contributions may...

Oct 7, 2020

Marsha Diane Patterson, 69, of Grundy Center, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center. Services are private. Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.abelsfuneralhomes.com

Marsha was born on January 23, 1951, to her parents Marion and LaDonna (Druivenga) Linman....

Oct 4, 2020

Shirley Joan Majors, 84, of Eldora, Iowa passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at the Lutheran Home for the Aged in Perry, Iowa.

Funeral services for Shirley will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at the Creps Abels Funeral Home in Eldora, IA with Pastor Ward Richards Jr. officiating.  Public visitation will...

Oct 3, 2020

Jane C. Lowe, 90, of Reinbeck, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020, after enjoying a wonderful day with family. A graveside service will be held at Reinbeck Cemetery at 10 a.m. on Saturday November 7, 2020.. Please omit flowers; memorials may be directed to the First Presbyterian Church in Reinbeck.

She was born to the late Gerald...

Oct 2, 2020

JoAnn Sager, 83, of Morrison, passed away at her home in Morrison, on Friday, October 2, 2020, while under the care of UnityPoint Hospice. Visitation for JoAnn will be held on Tuesday, October 6th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Abels Funeral & Cremation Service-French-Hand Chapel in Reinbeck. The funeral service for JoAnn will be held on...

Sep 30, 2020

William G. “Bill” Clark passed away at home on September 30, 2020 after a long battle with Huntington's Disease. A brief memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on June 12, 2021 at Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, Engelkes Chapel in Grundy Center, Iowa. After the service anyone who wishes to share a memory of Bill is welcome to...

Sep 29, 2020

Judith Marie DeVilder (Harms), 67, of Eldora, formerly of Alden, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, September 29th, 2020 at her home in Eldora.  Visitation for Judy will be held on Friday, October 2nd from 5:30 PM-7:30 PM at the Abels Funeral & Cremation Service-Creps Chapel in Eldora.   A private funeral and inurnment will...