Obituaries

Sep 27, 2020

Mavis June Ehmen, 86, of Grundy Center, Iowa, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Arlington Place in Grundy Center, while under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice. Visitation for Mavis will be held on Friday, October 2nd from 10:00 AM until the time of funeral service at 11:00 AM at...

Sep 26, 2020

Barbara Liesener, 70, of Eldora, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at home.

Barbara Fiscus was born on November 13, 1949 in Audubon, Iowa, the daughter of John and Edna (Dean) Fiscus.  She was united in marriage to Robert Liesener, Sr. in 1979 in Dexter, Iowa, they moved to Eldora in 1990.   Barb was a...

Sep 25, 2020

Barbara J. Heerts, 87, a resident of Karen Acres Specialty Care in Urbandale, IA, passed away on Thursday, September 24th, while under the care of Suncrest Hospice. Visitation for Barbara will be held on Saturday, October 3rd from 1:30 until the time of service at 2:00 at the Engelkes Funeral Chapel in Grundy Center. Interment will follow services at the...

Sep 24, 2020

Mary “Bea” Farmer, 67, of Eldora, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center, Iowa. A memorial visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at the Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, Creps Chapel in Eldora. Inurnment will be held privately by the...

Sep 20, 2020

Roma J. Vaverka, 87, a resident of Pinnacle Specialty Care in Cedar Falls, passed away on Sunday, September 20th. A private graveside service will take place at the Hillside Cemetery in Cedar Falls. The Abels Funeral & Cremation Service-Engelkes Chapel in Grundy Center is caring for Roma. Messages of condolence and memories of Roma can be left at www.abelsfuneralhomes.com...

Sep 18, 2020

Marguerite A. O’Bryon, 103, former Eldora, Iowa resident, passed to meet her Savior, Friday, September 18th, at North Port Pines Assisted living in North Port, Florida. A visitation will be held on Saturday, September 26th from 12:00 PM until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 PM at the Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora. The burial will follow...

Sep 18, 2020

Lynn A. Kruger, 60, of Stout, Iowa passed away peacefully on September 18, 2020 in the comfort of his home.

A Memorial Service will be held 10:30AM on Friday, September 25, 2020 at the Colfax Presbyterian Church located in Holland, IA with Pastor Luke Wolfe officiating. Public visitation will be on from 5-7PM  on Thursday, September 24,...

Sep 18, 2020

Arlene Henrietta Reed, 102, of Steamboat Rock, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2020 at Valley View Specialty Care in Eldora, IA.

Funeral services for Arlene will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Eldora, IA with Pastor Aaron Hambleton officiating.  Public visitation will be held from...

Sep 16, 2020

James A. Abels, 74, of Oak Harbor, Washington and Grundy Center, Iowa passed away on September 16, 2020.

James was born on August 25, 1946 in Waterloo, Iowa to Jacob and Leola (Miller) Abels.  Following graduation from Grundy Center High School, Jim continued his education at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.  After receiving a bachelor’s degree...

Sep 14, 2020

James (Jim) Arnold Ascher, 74 of Wellsburg, IA entered his heavenly home on Monday, September 14, 2020.

Following Jim’s wishes cremation rites have been accorded.  There will be a public outside visitation held from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. on Friday, September 18, 2020 at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church premise located by Wellsburg, IA.  A celebration of...

Sep 9, 2020

Julia “Judy” Mossman, 87, of Eldora, Iowa passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

Public visitation will be held from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at the Creps Abels Funeral Home in Eldora, IA.  Funeral services for Judy will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September...

Sep 9, 2020

Brett Wood, 57, of Dysert, Iowa, passed away peacefully on the evening of Saturday, September 12, 2020 while under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice and in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family.

Following Brett’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no public services held at this time.  Memorial contribution’s...

Sep 3, 2020

Kenneth R. Harken ,79, of Holland, IA, passed away on the morning of Thursday, September 03, 2020 at the Creekside Living in Grundy Center, IA.  Following Kenneth’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life for Kenneth will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 18, 2020 at the Colfax Center Presbyterian Church with Pastor Luke...

Aug 25, 2020

Florence Pauline (Vogt) Jones, 94, of Reinbeck, formerly of Dike, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side on Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 at Parkview Manor in Reinbeck, while under the care of UnityPoint Hospice. Visitation for Florence will be held on Thursday, August 27th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Abels Funeral & Cremation Service-Engelkes...

Aug 19, 2020

Beverly “Kay” Van Heiden, 81, of Wellsburg, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Creekside Cottages in Grundy Center. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 24, 2020 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in rural Wellsburg. Due to the current health situation, the memorial service will be open to members of the...

Aug 16, 2020

Gregg E. Reisinger, of Eldora, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020, after a month-long battle with Covid-19.

Gregg is survived by his wife of more than 50 years, Sandra, son Mark, daughter-in-law Rebecca, and two beautiful grandchildren.  Gregg’s two brothers, Gordon and Gary, also survive him.   A private funeral will take place in the coming days,...

Aug 15, 2020

Lee Bakker, age 95, of Hudsonville, MI, formerly of Wellsburg, IA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 15, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at the First Christian Reformed Cemetery in Wellsburg, IA.  Public visitation will be held from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at the...

Aug 15, 2020

Donna Mae Wiley, 87, of Grundy Center, Iowa, and formerly of Conrad, Iowa and San Benito, Texas; passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020, at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital, while under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice.  Visitation and services will be held on Saturday, August 22, at the Engelkes-Abels Funeral Home in Grundy Center.  Visitation will be...

Aug 4, 2020

Delpha Marie (Rice) Sorensen, 81, of Morrison, passed away on Tuesday, August 4th at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center. Visitation for Delpha will be held on Thursday, August 6th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Abels Funeral & Cremation Service-French-Hand Chapel. The funeral service will be held on Friday, August 7th at 2:00 PM...

Aug 4, 2020

Patricia Mae (Bartlett) Wieben passed away on August 4, 2020, after a brief illness. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 7, 2020 at the Reinbeck Cemetery in Reinbeck, Iowa. The family requests all in attendance to wear face coverings.

Pat was born in Wibaux, MT, the second of five children of...