Obituaries

Barbara E. Jefferson Jan. 31, 1930 – April 6, 2021

Published by admin on Wed, 04/14/2021 - 9:34am

      Barbara E. Jefferson, 91, of Waterloo,  and formerly of Dunkerton, died on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at UnityPoint Allen Hospital in Waterloo.

      She was born Jan. 31, 1930 in Monticello, the daughter of Abram Frank and Ethyl Hutton Walker. Barbara received her Bachelor of Science degree in Food and Nutrition at Iowa State. She married Robert "Bob" Jefferson on Dec. 27, 1951 in Monticello. 

Kendall “Ken” Brice Messer Oct. 18, 1949 – April 3, 2021

Published by admin on Wed, 04/14/2021 - 9:33am

      Former Monticello resident Kendall “Ken” Brice Messer, now a resident of Warrensburg, Mo., died unexpectedly on April 3, 2021 at the age of 71.

      Kendall is survived by his wife of 50-plus years, Barbara (nee Avaux); his children, Jessica (Doug) Brauer, Sara (Brian) Shewry; and Eric (Alisa) Messer; his grandchildren Jacob and Addison Brauer, Aiden Shewry, and Kaci and Angelica Messer; his two sisters Shirley (Lee) Smith and Sharon (Brad) Stanley, and his brother, Brian (Joy) Messer.

Rex Rickels March 10, 1933 – April 9, 2021

Published by admin on Wed, 04/14/2021 - 9:32am

      Rex Rickels age 88, died Friday, April 9, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.

Donna Annabel Smith Nov. 10, 1932 – April 1, 2021

Published by admin on Wed, 04/14/2021 - 9:31am

      Donna Annabel Smith, age 88, died Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Monticello Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after residing there for seven years. Private family services will be held at Goettsch Funeral Home, Monticello. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Pastor Frank Shephard will officiate at the services. By visiting Goettschonline.com you may share your thoughts, memories and condolences with Donna's family and sign the online guest book.

Lloyd Joseph Welter Jan. 3, 1937 – April 9, 2021

Published by admin on Wed, 04/14/2021 - 9:30am

      Lloyd Joseph Welter “LJW”, 84, of Monticello, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2021, at Shady Rest Care Center in Cascade.

      Visitation will be held from 3 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Kramer Funeral Home in Monticello.  Visitation will continue Wednesday from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home prior to Mass.

Raymond LeRoy Kleinow April 14, 1930 – April 1, 2021

Published by admin on Tue, 04/13/2021 - 1:18pm

      Raymond LeRoy Kleinow, age 90, died Thursday, April 1, 2021, at the Monticello Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a brief illness. Services will be held at a date to be announced.

Lorie A. Schmidt Dec. 11, 1956 – Jan. 1, 2021

Published by admin on Tue, 04/13/2021 - 1:17pm

      Lorie A. Schmidt, 64, of Monticello, Iowa died Friday Jan. 1, 2021 after a brief illness.

      Due to the Covid Pandemic, no service is planned  at this time.

      Lorie was born on Dec. 11, 1956 in Postville, Iowa to Lyman and Marjorie Ferguson. Her parents were farmers near Monona where Lorie grew up. She attended MFL Community Schools where she graduated in 1975. She later continued her education to graduate with her Nursing degree from Mount Mercy University. 

Joseph Spahr Aug. 21, 1940 – Feb. 11, 2021

Published by admin on Tue, 04/13/2021 - 1:17pm

      Joseph Spahr, age 80, died Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021 at Jones Regional Medical Center following a sudden illness.

Kenneth (Kene) Bacon April 12, 1933 – March 25, 2021

Published by admin on Wed, 03/31/2021 - 11:17am

      Kenneth (Kene) Bacon, age 87, formerly of Hopkinton, died Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Jones Regional Hospital, Anamosa, following an extended illness.

      A public visitation was held from 1 until 3 p.m. Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Goettsch Funeral Home, Monticello where Military Honors were accorded. Private family burial will be held in the Hopkinton Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established. You may sign the guestbook or leave a condolence atGoettschonline.com.

Jennifer Klaren Aug. 10, 1967 – March 28, 2021

Published by admin on Wed, 03/31/2021 - 11:16am

      Jennifer Klaren, age 53, died Sunday, March 28, 2021 at her home following an extended illness.
Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday morning, March 31, 2021 at Oakwood Cemetery. Rev. Edwin Moreano will officiate at the services. Goettsch Funeral Home, Monticello has taken Jenny and her family into their care. Social distancing standards need to be strictly observed at the cemetery. By visiting Goettschonline.com you may sign the guestbook or share your thoughts, memories and condolences with Jenny's family.

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