Celebrating the Lives of Loved Ones in Waterloo, IA
Larry Allen Leistikow
Dec 6, 2025
Master Sergeant Larry Allen Leistikow, 74, passed away on December 6, 2025, at Wellstar Tranquility Hospice in Marietta, Georgia. He was held and surrounded by his family during his passing. Born on June 30, 1951, in Waterloo, Iowa, Larry lived a life marked by service, scholarship, and deep devotion to his family and country.
Larry began his military journey in 1974...
Janice Ilene Fisher
Dec 7, 2025
Janice Ilene Fisher, of Waterloo, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at the age of 80. She was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother, whose life was defined by dedication to her family and community.
Born on May 20, 1945, in Mason City, Iowa, Janice was the daughter of Charles and Merle (Jensen) Otto. After completing her education at...
Edwin Dewey MacLennan
Dec 10, 2025
Edwin MacLennan of Waterloo, passed away at home on Wednesday December 10, 2025. He was 86. Full obituary pending.
Laverne Herman Klitzke
Dec 10, 2025
Laverne Herman Klitzke, of Cedar Falls, formerly of Milton, WI, passed away on Wednesday December 10, 2025. He was 89 years old. Full obituary is pending. A private family service will be taking place.
Grace Frances Deutsch
Dec 5, 2025
Grace Frances Deutsch of Raymond, IA, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the remarkable age of 100 years young. Her life was a tapestry woven with love, laughter, and cherished moments that will be forever remembered by those fortunate enough to have known her.
Born on May 22, 1925, in the Barron/Dallas area of Wisconsin, Grace was the...
Larry Herbert Simmons
Nov 29, 2025
Larry Herbert Simmons, a beloved figure in the Waterloo community, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on April 2, 1944, at St. Francis Hospital, he was the cherished son of Lloyd and Dorothy (Munson) Simmons.
Larry grew up in Waterloo and graduated from Waterloo East High School in 1962. Shortly thereafter, he met the...
Esther Ida Eickhoff
Nov 27, 2025
Esther Ida Eickhoff was born November 10, 1931, in Sac City, Iowa, the daughter of Carl and Thresa (Graves) Arndt. She grew up in Sac City where she graduated from High School. Esther was united in marriage to Charles “Ike” Eickhoff on September 4, 1949, in Sac City; he preceded her in death on July 25, 2001. She worked at...
Gary Douglas Bender
Nov 24, 2025
Gary Douglas Bender, of Waterloo, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at home surrounded by family. He was 79 years old.
Gary was born on April 1, 1946. He was raised by wonderful parents, John and Darlyne (Bertch) Bender. After completing high school, he pursued further education at a business school in Florida. Upon returning to his hometown of Waterloo,...
Marilyn Jean Pratt
Nov 22, 2025
Marilyn Jean Pratt was born October 19, 1930, in Randalia, Iowa, daughter of Francis and Lucille (Feemster) Reese. She married Robert Lee Pratt in 1950, and they were happily married for 68 years; he preceded her in death in 2018. Marilyn was a loving wife and a very caring mother. She was a mail carrier with the United States Postal...
Osa Juanita Butikofer
Nov 14, 2025
Osa Juanita Butikofer was born March 21, 1931, in Creswell, Oregon, daughter of Warren and Ivy (Dresdan) Hill. She grew up in Elkader, and graduated from Elkader High School. During high school, Osa attended art school in Chicago. She married Lyle Butikofer on February 3, 1951, at the West Clermont Lutheran Church in Clermont, Iowa; he preceded her in death...
Clifford Ernest Israel
Nov 13, 2025
Clifford E Israel (Cliff) changed his residence to Heaven on November 13, 2025. He died at his residence at Bickford Senior Living in Cedar Falls, lowa. Cliff was able to celebrate his 98th birthday with his family this September.
Cliff was born in Chicago, Illinois, on September 18, 1927. He was proud of his 9/18/27 birthday with this numerical pattern. During his...
Kenneth "Butch" Lester Iverson Jr.
Nov 12, 2025
Kenneth "Butch" Lester Iverson Jr., of Waterloo, IA, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at UnityPoint Hospital. He was 79 years old.
Born on March 20, 1946, in Wycoff, MN, Kenneth was the son of Kenneth Sr. and Shirley (Freiheit) Iverson. He graduated from Leroy High School in Leroy, MN, in 1964. Following his graduation, Kenneth lent a hand on...
Rockney "Rocky" Allen Lesh
Nov 11, 2025
Rockney “Rocky” Lesh was born October 11, 1955, in LaPorte City, Iowa, son of Ralph “Tink” and Dorothy Jean (Pettengill) Lesh. He graduated from Waterloo West High School. Rocky married Cynthia “Cindy” Lesh on April 10, 1992, in Waterloo, Iowa; she preceded him in death on August 1, 2015.
Rocky worked at various jobs including Omega, Isle Casino, John Deere in...
Miro "Merf" Merfeld
Nov 4, 2025
Miro “Merf” Merfeld, of Ankeny, formerly of Hudson, passed away at Ramsey Village in Des Moines on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. He was 84 years old.
Born on January 9, 1941, in Lodz, Poland to Wladyslaw Bartosik and Marjanna (Raczkowska) Bartosik, Miro's early years were influenced by being born in Europe at the beginning of the Holocaust during World War II. After...
Andrew "Andy" Payton
Nov 2, 2025
If you knew Andy Payton, you knew a stoic, loyal presence with a big heart. You knew a man who could influence a locker room and classroom with his size, calm voice, and bigger heart. Andy married the love of his life, Abbie Vandenakker, on June 22, 2013, in Waterloo. Together, they built a life filled with laughter and little...
Linda Anne Inman
Oct 29, 2025
Linda Anne (Groenewald) Inman, of Evansdale, IA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 73 years old, and her heart always seemed to radiate warmth and affection towards those around her.
Born on October 13, 1952, to Daniel and Ellen (Hankins) Groenewald in Waterloo, IA, Linda's journey began in Waterloo. Linda...
Joyce Anne (Schmitt) Kalkbrenner
Oct 24, 2025
Joyce Anne Kalkbrenner (Schmitt), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and longtime resident of Waterloo, IA, died on October 24, 2025, at the age of 80 at Allen Hospital.
Joyce is survived by her siblings Jerry Schmitt, Donald (Nancy) Schmitt, Barb (Jim) Sebetka (Schmitt), Karen (Joe) Ciesielski (Schmitt), her sisters in law Donna Schmitt (Thomas), and Marlene Schmitt (James), her brother...
Helen Joanne (Douglas) Nosbisch
Oct 23, 2025
Helen Joanne Nosbisch (Douglas), age 81, of Waterloo, Iowa, passed away on October 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on December 3, 1943, in New Hampton, Iowa, Helen was the daughter of Bernard (Bud) and Gwen Douglas. Helen started school at the age of four, attending a one-room schoolhouse where she was taught by her aunt. The oldest of...
Marlene Ann Riley
Oct 15, 2025
Marlene Ann Riley was born April 21, 1936, in Stilson, Iowa, the daughter of Reu and Ann (Slagle) Terpstra. She graduated from Waterloo West High School in 1954. Marlene was married to Raymond Riley, on January 4, 1959; he preceded her in death on April 14, 2005. She worked at Rath Packing until their son, Tim, was born. Marlene took...
Leeann Kay Cooksey
Oct 15, 2025
Leeann Kay Cooksey (Breen) of Evansdale, IA, passed away peacefully in her sleep after bravely battling a long illness on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. She was 70 years old and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Born on December 11, 1954, to John and Audry (Wellman) Breen in Waterloo, IA, Leeann was a proud graduate of Waterloo West...
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