Eunice L. Bean, age 83, died Saturday evening, June 27, 2009 at her home following an extended illness. Celebration of Life Service: 10:00 A.M. Friday, July 3, 2009 Harvest Baptist Church, Williamsburg with Pastor John Sauser officiating. Burial will be in the Ohio Cemetery, rural Ladora, Iowa. Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M. Thursday, July 2, 2009 at Harvest Baptist Church, Williamsburg. Memorials may be contributed to Harvest Baptist Church, Marengo Memorial Hospital Foundation, Grace Brethren Church, Safe Haven (Humane Society) and KNWS Radio Station.

She is survived by her husband George Jr.; three sons, Larry G. Bean (Margo) of Casper, WY, Leslie J. Bean (Susan) of Williamsburg and Don W. Bean (Tanya) of Marengo; daughter-in-law Barbara Disterhoft of Marengo; 18 grandchildren, Curt Bean (Amy), Lori Kelchen, Craig Bean (Alicia), Angie Plagmann (Harlan), Curtis Bauer (Idoia Elola), Joshua Bean (Fedia), Amber DeBernardo (Mike), Nathan Bean, Nicole Bean, Isaac Bean, Caitlin Love (Brian), Seth Bean, Emily Bean, Jacob Bean (Rebecca), Joseph White (Emily), John White (Jeanne), Jasmine Deeley (James), and Sierra Buckroyd (Robbie); and 20 great-grandchildren Sydney Bean, Harper Bean, Zachary Kelchen, Cody Kelchen, Colin Sandberg, Kaila Plagmann, Cetera Plagmann, Xavier Bean, Mia Sophia DeBernardo, Ella Bean, Samuel Bean, Lucas Bean, Teal Puls, Joseph White, Hailey White, Brianna Van Slyke, Katelin Van Slyke, John White IV, Sean Deeley, and Andrew Deeley. Also surviving is a brother Laurel Haas (Phyllis) of LaFeria, TX and a brother-in-law Keith Disterhoft of Marengo.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a son Richard J. “Dick” in 1995, and two sisters, Marion Haas, and Rebecca Disterhoft.

Eunice Luetta Haas was born August 13, 1925 in Iowa County, Iowa, the daughter of John F. and Esther Scandridge Haas. She graduated from Marengo High School in 1942 and married George Jacob Bean, Jr. on April 21, 1943 at the Ohio Methodist Church, Ladora, Iowa. Besides being a wife, mother and homemaker, Eunice worked at the telephone office, was an Amway distributor, worked in retail clothing stores and was an accomplished seamstress. She enjoyed sewing, reading, playing the piano and going to the Old Creamery Theater events. She especially enjoyed attending all the grandchildren and great grandchildren’s events with the family.

Irene Lucile Jacobi, age 92, died Sunday, June 21, 2009, at Colonial Manor of Amana, following an extended illness. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 A.M. Friday, June 26, 2009, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Marengo, with Father Joseph Roost officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Marengo. Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M. Thursday, June 25, 2009 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, with a Parish Rosary at 4 P.M. A memorial fund has been established.

Irene is survived by her son Allen of North Liberty; her daughters, Joyce Jones (David) of Williamsburg, and Peggy Jacobi of Portland, OR; five grandchildren, Randy Jones, Terry Jones, Cheryl Hendricks, Marsha Frommelt and Eric Jones; 9 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Esther Meeks of Cedar Rapids. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Leo in 2001; two sisters, Martha Gerner and Elsie Willenbrock; and two brothers, Harry Gerner and Elmer Gerner.

Irene Lucile Gerner was born July 30, 1916, in Iowa County, Iowa, the daughter of Charles John and Laura Jane Wolf Gerner. She received her education in the Iowa County schools. She married Leo Jacobi June 18, 1936 in Ottumwa, Iowa. Irene was a homemaker and farm wife. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Marengo, and also was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society there. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, embroidery, and working word puzzles.

Caleb Lee Cronbaugh, age 19, died Saturday, June 20, 2009 in a single car accident near Ladora, Iowa. Funeral Services: 10:30 A.M. Thursday, June 25, 2009 at the Iowa Valley High School Gymnasium, Marengo, with Pastor Paul Moore officiating. Burial will be in the Koszta Cemetery, rural Marengo. Friends may call from 2 to 8 P.M. Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at Kloster Funeral Home in Marengo. A memorial fund has been established.

Caleb is survived by his mother Brenda Sedlacek of Marengo; his father Curtis Cronbaugh (Kim) of Marengo; his brother and “best friend” Chad Cronbaugh (fiancée Ashlea Housman); 3 sisters, Annie Rabe (Adam), Alexis Rohrer and Alyssa Rohrer, all of Marengo; and the love of his life Marissa Casey of Marengo. Also surviving are his grandparents, Charles and Susan Cronbaugh of Marengo, Verlyn Zuber (Mary) of Belle Plaine and Beth Milling of Newhall; great-grandmother, Carol Kensler of Marengo; a niece and nephew Aiden and Alivia Rabe; numerous aunts and uncles including Marilyn and Dan Mouchka of Victor, and Rick and Tracy Zuber of Fountain Valley, CA; many cousins including Bryant Westfall of Amana and Karyssa and Addysyn Westfall of Millersburg; and countless friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Connie and Curly Storck, great-grandfather Gaylen Kensler, great-grandparents, Cecil and Maxine Cronbaugh and a great-uncle Celaine Cronbaugh.

Caleb Lee Cronbaugh was born August 19, 1989 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Curtis and Brenda Cronbaugh. He received his education in the Iowa Valley schools and graduated from Iowa Valley High School in 2008. He worked in the landscaping and construction trades. He spent his free time hunting, fishing, farming, tending his cattle, riding dirt bikes, and lifting weights. He especially enjoyed the time he spent with his family, friends and Marissa. Caleb was a joy to his parents, loved deeply by his family and will be missed greatly by all who knew him.

Patricia Jeane Kies, age 75, died Thursday, June 18, 2009 at the Grinnell Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Funeral Services: 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn, Iowa with Rev. John Reynolds, Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Ivy Hill Cemetery, Malcom, Iowa. Friends may call from 4 to 8 P.M. Monday, June 22, 2009 at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. Memorials may be contributed to Camp Courageous or Grinnell Hospice.

She is survived by her son Steven Kies of Brooklyn; three daughters, Connie Nelson and husband Charles of Texarkana, Arkansas, Cindy “C.J.” Betson and husband Al of Vancouver, B.C. and Cathy Bennett and husband Marion “Chip” of Lake In The Hills, IL; nine grandchildren, Andrew Nelson (Brandy) of Corpus Christi, TX, Elizabeth and Zachary Bennett of Lake in the Hills, IL, James Lugenbell of Emporia, KS, Jeremy Lugenbell of Kingman, AZ, Kristi Powers (Kevin) of Kilgore, TX, Joe Petersen (Stephanie) of Douglasville, GA, Scott Petersen of Davenport, IA, and Robert Betson of North Vancouver, B.C.; 18 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Phil Yount and wife Donna of Tigard, Oregon and Duane Yount and wife Darla of Avon Park, FL.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Wayne in 1988 and a brother Bruce Yount, and a grandson Charlie Nelson

Patricia Jeane Yount was born November 15, 1933 in Brooklyn, Iowa, the daughter of Fred and Katherine Gross Yount. She graduated from Hartwick High School in 1951 and then attended Iowa State University and Western Illinois University. She married Wayne Allen Kies on July 30, 1953 in Kirksville, MO. Patricia was self employed as a bookkeeper for many years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Brooklyn, the B.B.B., and the Columbian Club. Patricia enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles.

Dorothy Darlene Bennett Manatt, age 86 of Brooklyn, died Sunday, June 14, 2009 at Brooklyn Community Estates following an extended illness. Funeral Services: 10:30 A.M. Thursday, June 18, 2009 at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn with Chaplain Donita Payne-Hostetler officiating. Burial will be in the Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:30 – 7:30 P.M. Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established.

She is survived by her children, Mary Sue Kauffman of Holiday Lake, Jim Manatt (Anne) of Brooklyn, Donna Kalinay (Bob) of Chelsea and Alice Hall (Rick Warden) of Brooklyn; 15 grandchildren, Jeremy and Jennifer Kauffman, Todd and Tom Schmidt, Marcy VanMeter, Kim, Jackie, and Jamie Manatt, Tina and Buck Austin, Amy Holland, Craig Kalinay, Sonny and Scott Hall and Serena Morehead; 23 great grandchildren; and two sisters, Betty Osborne (Gene) of Brooklyn and Mary VanHamme (Bob Hupfeld) of Belle Plaine.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband James C. Manatt, a daughter Connie Manatt Schmidt, a brother John Bennett and a sister Ruth Ehlers, and a son-in-law, Lowell Kauffman.

Dorothy Darlene Bennett was born March 26, 1923 in Poweshiek County, Iowa, the daughter of Bernie and Anna Iezek Bennett. She received her education in the Poweshiek County schools and married James Cyril Manatt on June 20, 1942 in Cedar Rapids. Besides being a wonderful wife and “the best mom”, Dorothy did painting and hung wallpaper. She enjoyed bowling, gardening, growing roses, and caring for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Albert Eugene “Gene” Fry, age 85, died Friday, June 12, 2009 at the Marengo Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Graveside Services: 11:00 A.M. Monday, June 15, 2009 at the Marengo Cemetery, Marengo, Iowa with Rev. Katie Dawson officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Marengo American Legion Post #76. There will be no visitation. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include his wife Doris; a son Randy and wife Jane of Marengo; three grandchildren, Samantha, Natalie and Benjamin Fry; two brothers, Herb Fry and wife Bobbi of Williamsburg, and DeWayne Fry of Belle Plaine; and two sisters Lucille Fearneyhough of Sedalia, MO and Shirley Possehl and husband Larry of Amana. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Harold and Bill and four sisters, Betty Vogel, Ruby Patterson, Lavera Cheney and Nellie Patterson.

Albert Eugene was born January 6, 1924 in Versailles, Missouri, the son of William and Dolly Waterhouse Fry. He received his education in the Iowa County schools. Gene served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He married Doris M. Turner on May 27, 1946 at the Methodist parsonage in Marengo. He was a self employed paint contractor for over 50 years.

Gene enjoyed working on old cars and motorcycles and any other project that folks needed help with. He always was working on something with his son Randy. He especially enjoyed hunting with his dogs. He was a member of the Marengo American Legion Post #76.

Lloyd A. Eckhart, age 85, died Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at Highland Ridge Care Center, Williamsburg following an extended illness. Funeral Services: 9:00 A.M. Saturday, June 13, 2009, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Williamsburg with Rev. Carl Cloeter officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery with military honors. Friends may call from 3 to 7 P.M. Friday, June 12, 2009 at St. Paul Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers memorials may be contributed to the Williamsburg Fire Department or the Williamsburg Library. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.

He is survived by a son John and wife Lynne of Rochester, MN; two daughters, Susan Schaefer and husband Duane of North English and Sharon Grimm and husband Don of Williamsburg; eight grandchildren, Karl Eckhart, erika Lamp, Laura Langenberg, Brad Schaefer, Shawn, Jeff, Michael and Christopher Grimm; four great-grandchildren, Julian and Tallula Lamp and Alyssa and Jordan Grimm; three brothers, Don of Vinton, George of Vinton and Chuck of Waterloo; and a sister-in-law, June Eckhart of Van Horne. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Arlene in 2002, a brother Bob, and three sisters, Irene Fish, May McNamee and Mable Bray.

Lloyd Arthur Eckhart was born November 5, 1923 in LaPorte City, Iowa, the son of Morris and Delia LaCrosse Eckhart. He received his education in the rural schools of Iowa. Lloyd served in the U.S. Army during World War II, receiving the Purple Heart. He married Arlene Vogt on July 4, 1945 at the Lutheran Church in Vinton. The couple moved from Van Horne to Williamsburg in 1946, left in 1950 and then returned once again in 1958. The couple operated the South Side Café for two years. They then purchased and operated Little Chicago Café for many years.