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Kenneth “Kenny” E. Piehl passed away Friday September 12, 2025 at Northcrest Specialty Care in Waterloo. Kenny was born November 6th, 1937 in Creston, Iowa and adopted by Fred and Ester (Tiedt) Piehl. Kenny attended Readlyn High School and graduated with the class of 1955. Following high school graduation, Kenny served from 1956-1958 in the […]

James “Jim” Edward Schneider, age 66, of Readlyn passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Jim was born January 31, 1959 in Waterloo, the son of Carl and Lori (Mangrich) Schneider. Jim attended Wapsie Valley Community Schools and graduated with the class of 1977.  On October 6, 1984, he married Jody Otto at Immanuel […]

Terry Lee Kane, 78, of Fairbank, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on July 18, 2025. A devoted family man, Terry was known for his strong work ethic, generous heart, and the deep love he held for those closest to him. Born on September 17, 1946, Terry was raised on the Kane Family Farm near Fairbank, where […]

John Wendell Woods, 89, of Fairbank passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025 at his home in Fairbank, surrounded by his family. He was born April 5, 1936, in Oelwein, IA, the son of Francis and Evelyn (Youngman) Woods. John grew up on the family farm just south of Fairbank, where he learned all about […]

Beverly Ann Duffy age 88 of Waterloo passed away on March 8, 2025 at Oelwein MercyOne. Beverly was born May 14, 1936 in rural Fairbank as the daughter of Bernard “Allie” and Florence Gardner. Beverly would spend her younger years growing up in Fairbank where she attended and graduated from Fairbank High School. Beverly would […]

Barbara “Barb” Ann Gruetzmacher, age 65, of rural Oelwein, Iowa passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo. She was born March 20, 1959 the daughter of Willis “Bud” and Lenora (Hahn) Ross in Waterloo. Barb grew up in Fairbank and attended and graduated from Wapsie Valley Community Schools, Class […]

Pete Curtis age 74 of Evansdale passed away Thursday, May 9th at Unity Point Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo. He was born April 25th, 1950 in Waterloo, the son of Jack and Verna (Wierck) Curtis. Pete attended and graduated from Waterloo East High School. After high school he enlisted into the United States Navy. Pete […]

Jerome Herbert Shannon age 79 of Fairbank passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023 at MercyOne Hospital in Oelwein. Jerry was born November 18, 1943 on the family farm in rural Fairbank. He attended and graduated from Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Fairbank and was a lifetime member of Immaculate Conception Catholic church. Jerry married Holly […]