Obituaries

Mar 14, 2020

Bertha Yeomans, 90, of Grundy Center, formerly of Iowa Falls and Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at the Grundy Care Center in Grundy Center. The family will be holding a memorial service at a later time. Should friends desire, contributions may be sent to the family to be designated to charities. Abels Funeral and Cremation...

Mar 9, 2020

John “Jack” E. Samo, age 77, of Grundy Center, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2020 at Creekside Living where he was residing following complications from a stroke.

Jack, son of Carl and Marion Samo, was born on a farm near Reinbeck, Iowa. Jack proudly served his country in the Army where he was a cook. He...

Mar 7, 2020

Sally Lou Stoehr, 84, of Gladbrook, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Creekside Nursing Home in Grundy Center. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 25, at 10:30 AM, at Salem Church of Lincoln in Lincoln; social distancing will be followed, and appropriate precautions will be taken, it is asked that face masks be worn...

Feb 24, 2020

Wanda Kate Koupal, 80, of Cedar Falls, formerly of Reinbeck, died peacefully to natural causes on February 24, 2020, at New Aldaya Lifescapes in Cedar Falls. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 29, at 11 AM, at French-Hand Chapel in Reinbeck with Pastor Steve Hubbell officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service starting at...

Feb 24, 2020

Rita Schoborg, 92, of Union, passed away peacefully on Monday, February, 24th at the Oakview Nursing Home in Conrad.  A visitation will be held on Thursday, February, 27th from 5-7 PM at Abels Funeral and Cremation Service-Creps Chapel in Eldora. A Rosary service will be held at 7:00 PM.  A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, February,...

Feb 23, 2020

David DuWayne Smith, 56, of Dike, passed away of natural causes on February 23, 2020, at his residence in Dike. A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 27, from 5 -7 PM at Abels Dike-Chapel in Dike. Private burial in Elmwood Cemetery will be at a later date. Abels Funeral and Cremation Service are caring for David and...

Feb 20, 2020

Floyd Gary Eiten, age 84, of Wellsburg, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at his home in Wellsburg. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at the First Christian Reformed Church in rural Wellsburg. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, February 24, 2020 at...

Feb 19, 2020

Estella M. Tscherter, age 92 of Reinbeck, formerly of Sioux Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Parkview Manor Senior Living Center in Reinbeck, IA, following a lengthy battle with cancer.  A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at Abels Funeral and Cremation Service- French-Hand Chapel, 409 Clark Street, Reinbeck, IA 50669 at 10:30 AM...

Feb 18, 2020

Marvin R. Haverkamp, 93, of Grundy Center, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center, while under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice. The memorial service for Marvin will be held on Saturday, February 22nd at 2:00 PM at the American Lutheran Church in Grundy Center with Pastor Luther Thoresen officiating....

Feb 18, 2020

Wallace Wayne “Wally” Deters, 81 of Wellsburg, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at the United Reformed Church in Wellsburg. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service at the church....

Feb 17, 2020

Brenda McAllister, age 93 passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 at the Eldora Specialty Care in Eldora, Iowa. At her request, there will be no visitation as she will be cremated and returned to the nature of the earth she loved. The funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, February 24, 2020 at St. Mary...

Feb 12, 2020

Bruce C. Kellum, 71, of Waverly, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at his home, while under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice. A memorial gathering will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.  on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Peace United Church of Christ, 1800 11th Street SE, Waverly, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to...

Feb 7, 2020

Jack William Nott, 74, of Hubbard, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 7, 2020 at UnityPoint-Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo. There will be private services with family and friends, at a later date. Burial will also be private. Messages of condolence or stories of Jack can be made at www.abelsfuneralhomes.com

Jack was born on October 22, 1945,...

Feb 5, 2020

Karen Jane Schultz, 82, of Hudson, Iowa died peacefully on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 surrounded by family. Karen was born on September 22, 1937 in Racine Wisconsin. All services are being held privately by the family, with burial at Reinbeck Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family. Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, French-Hand Chapel...

Jan 30, 2020

Irene Strickler, 88, of Grundy Center, entered into eternal life on Thursday, January 30, at Creekside in Grundy Center.  A funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 6, at 10:30 AM at the United Methodist Church in Grundy Center. There will be an hour of visitation from 9:30-10:30 AM at the church, prior to the start of the...

Jan 29, 2020

Norman John Van Deest, 83, of Grundy Center, died on January 29, 2020, at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home, surrounded by his loving family in Waterloo. A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, February 9, from 4-6 PM at Engelkes-Chapel in Grundy Center. A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 10, at 1 PM, at Bethany Presbyterian Church...

Jan 28, 2020

Nancy RaeAnn Miller, 79, of Steamboat Rock, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on January 28, 2020, while under hospice care. A visitation will be held on Friday, January 31, from 5-7 PM at Creps-Chapel in Eldora, with a Parish Scripture Service, held at 7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday,...

Jan 25, 2020

Barry J. Giannetto, 67, of Union, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the Israel Hospice House in Ames, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at the  Union Community Church in Union, Iowa. Burial will follow at the Union Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to...

Jan 23, 2020

Winnifred Crosley, 100, of Eldora passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, at Eldora Specialty Care after a brief illness.  Visitation will be held at Abels Funeral Home in Eldora on Sunday, January 26, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.  Celebration of life services will be officiated by Pastor Allen Craft and will be held at the Eldora United Methodist...

Jan 20, 2020

Betty Jane (Corbin) Henningsen, 93, of Hubbard, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020 at the Hubbard Care Center in Hubbard, IA. Visitation for Betty will be held on Thursday, January 23rd from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Abels Funeral & Cremation Service-Engelkes Chapel in Grundy Center. The funeral service will be held on Friday, January 24th at...