Ardith Jane Rittgers
June 26, 2024
Ardith "Ardy" Jane Rittgers, of New Hartford, died Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Nation Cottage at Western Home Communities in Cedar Falls. She was born July 29, 1937, in New Hartford, daughter of Lawrence and Esther (Ballhagen) Rittgers. Â Ardy graduated from New Hartford High School in 1955. She worked in the Placement Office at the University of...
Jo Ann Marie Hoy
June 24, 2024
Jo Ann Marie Hoy, 63, of Cedar Falls, died Monday, June 24, 2024, at MercyOne Medical Center in Cedar Falls. Jo Ann was born July 4, 1960 in Cedar Falls, Iowa, the daughter of Kenneth and Marjorie (Gersema) Hoy. She graduated from Cedar Falls High School, class of 1979. She worked as a laundry attendant and housekeeper for Pinnacle...
Marcia Elaine Short
June 21, 2024
Marcia Elaine (Newport) Short (83), of Cedar Falls, passed away on June 21, 2024, under hospice care at UnityPoint Allen Hospital in Waterloo. She was born January 15, 1941 in New Sharon, Iowa, the daughter of Kenneth and Joyce (Drennen) Newport. Marcia married David Short on August 15, 1964 in Waterloo. After attending school for several years in Independence,...
Clifford Donald Sund
June 8, 2024
Clifford Donald Sund, 91, of Cedar Falls, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Deery Suites at Western Home Communities. He was born May 2, 1933, in New Rockford, North Dakota, son of Edward and Petra (Spangberg) Sund (Immigrants from Norway). Cliff attended country school and graduated from Sheyenne (North Dakota) High School, then served his...
Joyce Ellen (Anderson) Broell
June 3, 2024
Joyce E. Broell, 73, of Cedar Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 3, 2024 at UnityPoint Allen Hospital in Waterloo. Joyce was born on February 21, 1951, at St. Francis Hospital in Waterloo, daughter of Melvin and Lila (Krueger) Anderson. She attended Dunkerton Community School District, graduating in 1969. After high school, Joyce enrolled at Gates Business College...
Dashira Antionette Jackson
June 1, 2024
In memory of Dashira Antionette Jackson born June 7, 1982 at Allen Memorial Hospital at 4:32 PM to mother, Yevette Marie Redd/Johnson and father, William Jerry Jackson Jr. Â Dashira departed from this life on June 1, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics.
Dashia left behind 4 children: adult son, Na'Quandis (Makenzie Shearon) Moore, and...
Judy Kay Goetsch
May 25, 2024
Judy Kay Goetsch, 70, died late Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the Cedar Valley Hospice House surrounded by her loving family.
Judy was born September 22, 1953 in Mason City to the late Irvin and Gloria (Jensen) Hagen. Â Following her graduation from Mason City High School in 1972 she went on to attend NIACC. Â Judy married the...
Wade Jay Olson
May 21, 2024
Wade Jay Olson, 70, of Cedar Falls, passed away at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester from complications after open-heart surgery on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, surrounded by his daughters and wife. He was born May 5, 1954, in Deer River, Minnesota, son of Henry and Leone (Ulferts) Olson. Wade graduated from Hibbing High School (MN), then earned...
Michael James Harn
May 14, 2024
Michael James Harn, 70, of Janesville, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, following a battle with cancer. Â He was born September 24, 1953, in Waterloo, son of Maurice "Dutch" and Margaret (Jasper) Harn. Â Mike graduated from Columbus High School and worked for Omega Cabinet for 37 years, retiring in 2023. Â He married Beth...
Roger Lee Timmer
May 14, 2024
Roger Lee Timmer, 79, of Cedar Falls, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at MercyOne Medical Center in Waterloo. Roger was born in Cedar Falls on August 25, 1944, the son of Sander and Ruth (Vognsen) Timmer. He graduated from Cedar Falls High School in 1962 and worked as an auto mechanic when he enlisted in the United...
Roger Kussatz
May 13, 2024
Roger S. Kussatz, 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 13, 2024. Roger is survived by his wife, Joan of Cedar Falls; sons, Troy of Alden, MN, and Blaine (Kim) of Knoxville; grandchildren, Tyler (Amanda), Jacob, and Nikolle; great-grandchildren, Brennan, Jaxon, and Hope; and sister-in-law, Evon. He was preceded in death by his parents; father and mother-in-law; two-brothers; two...
Virginia Louise Willms
May 3, 2024
Virginia Louise (Hansen) Willms, 94, formerly of Cedar Falls, passed peacefully into Jesus' loving arms on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Creekside Living in Grundy Center under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice. Â Virginia was born on April 11, 1930, in Cedar Falls, daughter of Walter and Iva (Childs) Hansen. Â She graduated from Cedar Falls High School...
Judith Ann Pfalzgraf
May 2, 2024
Judith A. Pfalzgraf, 86, Cedar Falls, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at UnityPoint Allen Hospital, Waterloo, Iowa.
Judy was born March 25, 1938 in Sumner, Iowa. Â Her parents were the late Paul and Thelma (Thull) Sorg. Â Following her graduation from Sumner High School, she attended Iowa State Teachers College (UNI) where she received her teaching...
Austin Jayde Sternhagen
May 1, 2024
Austin Jayde Sternhagen, 21, of Cedar Falls, died May 1, 2024 at MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center.
Austin was born July 23, 2002 in Waterloo to Stacy and Colette (Turk) Sternhagen. Following his graduation from Cedar Falls High School in 2021, he attended Hawkeye Community College where he graduated with his Automotive Technology Degree. He was seeking a...
Kathi Sue Marsh
May 1, 2024
Kathi Sue Marsh, 69, of Cedar Falls, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Thuesen Cottage at Western Home Communities. Â She was born August 2, 1954, daughter of Herbert and Elvera (Hubbard) Drenner. Â Kathi graduated from Northern University High School, then attended Hawkeye Tech where she studied to become an Executive Secretary followed by a Bachelor...
David "Dave" John Keffeler
April 30, 2024
David "Dave" J. Keffeler, 70, died at his home in Cedar Falls, IA, on April 30, 2024. Dave was born in Manchester, IA, on September 2, 1953, the son of Edward and Opal (Kohls) Keffeler. He graduated from Beckman High School in Dyersville, Class of 1971. Following graduation, Dave enrolled at the University of Northern Iowa, graduating with a...
Marvin "Marv" W. Hess
April 24, 2024
Marvin "Marv" W. Hess, 95, of Cedar Falls, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at UnityPoint Allen Hospital in Waterloo. Marv was born in Shell Rock, IA, on July 14, 1928, the son of Harold and Vera (Henley) Hess. He graduated from Cedar Falls High School, class of 1945. Marv was drafted to the U.S. Army and served...
Amy Jo (Wilson) Workman
April 22, 2024
Amy Jo Workman, 56, of Cedar Falls, died peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2024, at her home in Cedar Falls. She was born July 29, 1967, in Waverly, Iowa, daughter of Gaylen and Janis (Kurtz) Wilson. Amy attended Janesville Community Schools, graduating in 1985. She worked for GMAC Mortgage Services in Waterloo for a number of years before earning...
Abbey Lee Doxey
April 20, 2024
Abbey Lee Doxey, 36, of Waverly, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at UnityPoint Health/Allen Hospital in Waterloo. Â She was born June 24, 1987, in Waterloo, daughter of Robert and Laurene (Smith) Saathoff. Â Abbey graduated from Clarksville High School where she played Basketball and Volleyball with the Class of 2005 then from Wartburg College in 2009. Â ...
Sharon Elaine Magee
April 17, 2024
Sharon Elaine Magee, 70, of Cedar Falls, passed away Wednesday April 17, 2024, at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City with loved ones by her side. She was born September 25, 1953, in Cedar Falls, daughter of Elmer and Grace (Gigl) Christensen. Sharon graduated from Cedar Falls High School, Class of 1972. She then attended Hawkeyes...
