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Meinard Koop

Meinard Koop

November 19, 2019

Meinard Koop, Jr. was born December 20th, 1936.  He was the son of Meinard and Bertha Koop and grew up on a farm north of New Hartford, Iowa.

At 17, Meinard - in a story he so loved to tell- was at the Butler County Fair and spied the most gorgeous girl he had...

Roberta Mae Gutknecht

Roberta Mae Gutknecht

November 11, 2019

Roberta Mae Gutknecht, 84, of Cedar Falls, died Monday, November 11, 2019, at UnityPoint Allen Hospital in Waterloo. She was born October 8, 1935 in Waterloo, the daughter of Glenn D. and Mary A. (Heichel) Brown. Roberta married Harry P. Gutknecht on August 22, 1955 in Waterloo. He preceded her in death on March 1, 2011. Roberta graduated...

Mary H. Delagardelle

Mary H. Delagardelle

November 9, 2019

Mary Hilda (Frost) Delagardelle, 95, of Cedar Falls, passed away at Affinity House in Waterloo.  She was born in Raymond, Iowa, on September 16, 1924, daughter of Matt and Cecelia (Phillips) Frost.  Mary met the only man she ever loved, Vincent Delagardelle, and the couple was married on August 22, 1944, at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Raymond.  They...

Joyce M. Lattimer

Joyce M. Lattimer

November 3, 2019

Joyce M. Lattimer, 74, of Cedar Falls, died Sunday, November 3, 2019, at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo, Iowa. She was born October 10, 1945 in Waterloo, the daughter of Jake and Elsie (Trinka) Kloberdanz. Joyce married Walter R. Lattimer on June 4, 1988 in Cedar Falls. She was a graduate of Waterloo Columbus High School...

Glenn M. Lugg

Glenn M. Lugg

November 2, 2019

A Celebration of Life will be held from 1-4:00 pm on Saturday, November 28, 2020 , at the Cedar Falls AMVETS Post 49 along with Military Rites.

Glenn M. Lugg, 72, of Cedar Falls, died Saturday, November 2, 2019 at UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa. He was born August 27, 1947 in Osage, Iowa, the...

Paul Wayne Dickson

Paul Wayne Dickson

October 28, 2019

Paul Wayne Dickson, 86, of Cedar Falls passed away at NewAldaya Lifescapes on Monday, October 28, 2019.  He was born in Bartlett, Ohio, son of Wayne and Dorothy (Smith) Dickson.  After graduating from high school, Paul worked as a pumpman for the Illinois Central Railroad in Waterloo until 1953 when he was inducted into the United States Army, serving...

Danielle N. "Dani" Hagberg

Danielle N. "Dani" Hagberg

October 27, 2019

Danielle Nichol Hagberg, 42, began her heavenly journey on Sunday, October 27, 2019. She will always be remembered for her beautiful smile, her huge heart, her dedication to her family, her ability to love unconditionally and her fierce devotion!

Danielle, better known as Dani, started her earthly journey on August 15, 1977 at Sartori...

Phyllis Ann Mcbroom

Phyllis Ann Mcbroom

October 17, 2019

Phyllis Ann McBroom, 89, of Cedar Falls, died Thursday, October 17, 2019 at UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital in Waterloo. Phyllis was born October 9, 1930 in Chariton, Iowa, the daughter of William & Mary (Fosberg) Jones. She married Carroll L. McBroom April 29, 1951 in Newton, Iowa. He preceded her in death August 29, 1990.

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Chuck Ridder

Chuck Ridder

October 16, 2019

Chuck's family is asking in lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to them for future designation.  Thank you.

Chuck Ridder, 78, passed away at home on October 16, 2019.  He was born April 28, 1941, in Butler County, Iowa, son of Herman and Angelena (Geerdes) Ridder.  He graduated from Dike High...

Elizabeth H. Macgibbon Nelson

Elizabeth H. Macgibbon Nelson

October 13, 2019

Elizabeth Houston MacGibbon Nelson, 103, of Cedar Falls, formerly of Massachusetts and Vero Beach, Florida, died Sunday, October 13, 2019, at NewAldaya Lifescapes.  She was born June 23, 1916 in Haverhill, Massachusetts, the daughter of Donald Leigh and Elizabeth Riddell (Houston) MacGibbon.  Elizabeth married George S. Nelson on August 14, 1937 in Bradford, Massachusetts.  She was a graduate...

Barbara J. "Bobbie" Darling

Barbara J. "Bobbie" Darling

October 9, 2019

Barbara J. "Bobbie" Darling, 89, of Cedar Falls, died Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at the Western Home Communities Thalman Square. She was born February 14, 1930 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Edwin and Ethel (Stoneking) Darling. Bobbie received her BA degree in 1952 from Iowa State Teachers College (UNI) and her MA degree in 1958 from...

Ann Eades

Ann Eades

October 7, 2019

Emelia "Ann" Eades, 83, passed away at NewAldaya Lifescapes of Cedar Falls.  She was born August 24, 1936, in Shenandoah, Iowa, daughter of Clel and Rubye (James) Rydberg.  Following her mother's death, Ann was raised by Clel and her step-mother, Doris.  She attended Iowa State Teacher's College where she earned her degree in education, graduating with the Class of...

Gertrude Grace Aswegan

Gertrude Grace Aswegan

October 6, 2019

Gertrude Grace Aswegan, 98, passed away at Edenbrook of Edina in Edina, MN.  She was born March 1, 1921, in Comfrey, Minnesota, daughter of Frank and Bessie (Valentien) Hippen.  On September 18, 1945, Gertrude was united in marriage to Luke Awegan, Jr. and the couple moved to Cedar Falls where they were both employed in the dairy business.  Luke...

Richard G. "Dick" Purdy

Richard G. "Dick" Purdy

October 3, 2019

Richard G. "Dick" Purdy, 90, of Cedar Falls, died Thursday, October 3 , 2019, at UnityPoint Health Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.  He was born April 2 , 1929 in Cedar Falls, the son of Lester and Alice (Rose) Purdy.  Dick married Eunice L. Berkland on June 10...

William Charles Casey

William Charles Casey

September 26, 2019

William "Bill" Charles Casey, 97, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019, at the Cedar Valley Hospice House of Waterloo.  He was born on May 20, 1922, in Faribault, Minnesota, son of Thomas and Mary (Rommel) Casey.  Bill entered the United States Army serving from February of 1943 – January of 1946.  Following an honorable discharge, Bill was married...

Mary "Lou" Isley

Mary "Lou" Isley

September 24, 2019

Mary "Lou" Isley, 83, of Waterloo passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at the Cedar Valley Hospice House.  She was born in Osceola, on October 12, 1935, daughter of William and Wilma (Powell) James.  Lou graduated from Leon High School and moved to Waterloo where she worked in the offices at Rath Packing Company.  She was married to...

Sharon Martin

Sharon Martin

September 23, 2019

Sharon Martin, 86, of Cedar Falls, died Monday, September 23, 2019, at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo. She was born August 12, 1933 in Perry, Iowa, the daughter of Melford and Zola (Wolfe) Harrison. She married Earl Schumacher November 9, 1952 in Perry, Iowa. He preceded her in death June 11, 1980. Sharon married Adrian Martin...

Mildred "Mickey" Louise Gardner

Mildred "Mickey" Louise Gardner

September 22, 2019

Mildred Louise "Mickey" Gardner, 77, of Cedar Falls, died Sunday, September 22, 2019, at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo. She was born June 8, 1942 in Central City, Iowa, the daughter of John and Frieda (Gienapp) Gerjets. Mickey married Merlin "Butch" Gardner on September 27, 1959 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Waterloo. He preceded her...

Donna Mae Miller

Donna Mae Miller

September 21, 2019

Donna Mae Miller, 83, of Cedar Falls, died Saturday, September 21, 2019, at Pinnacle Specialty Care in Cedar Falls. She was born September 6, 1936 in Rock Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Bert and Adella (DeVaul) Slob. Donna married James Arthur Miller on September 10, 1960 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He preceded her in death on March...

Donald Daniel Braun

Donald Daniel Braun

September 19, 2019

Donald Daniel Braun, 98, passed away at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home of Waterloo, on Thursday, September 19, 2019.  He was born April 23, 1921, in Philadelphia, PA, son of Gustav and Rachel (Donahoe) Braun.  Don graduated with the Lansdowne High School Class of 1940 then enlisted in the United States Army.  He served with the 40 th Signal...

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