Obituaries

Aug 29, 2025

Richard James Wells, 73, of Waterloo, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 29, at Unity Point Hospice after a 5 year battle with cancer. Rick was born on September 24, 1951, to Richard Pierce and Patricia (Miner) Wells.

After graduating from East High School in Waterloo, class of 1969, Rick served his country during three duty tours in Vietnam from...

Sep 11, 2025

Obituary is pending. 

Sep 6, 2025

Georgia Lois (Reeves) Eibey of Janesville, IA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the age of 102.

Georgia was born on July 4, 1923, in Buckingham, IA, to Lewis and Olive (Conrad) Reeves. Proud of being a “firecracker baby,” she often remarked how lucky she was to have her very own day of celebration....

Sep 5, 2025

Journee Renea Armstrong was born on July 1, 2025, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Christina Heggebo and Joesaiah Armstrong. She brought joy to her family with her laughter and loved talking to her brothers and sisters, often giggling as they got into mischief.

From the day she was born, Journee always wore a smile. She cherished spending time at her Granny's house,...

Sep 2, 2025

Michael Charles Winberg, of Waterloo, IA, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. He was 75 years old. There are no services at this time. 

Aug 27, 2025

A precious one from us has gone, a voice we loved is stilled.  A place is vacant in our home, which never can be filled. And after a lonely heartache, and many a silent a tear, we’ll always have a beautiful memory of one we loved so dear. 

Jo Cathy “Momma Jo” (Anthony) Jordan was born March 10, 1954, in Indianola,...

Aug 16, 2025

Aug 16, 2025

John Anthony Netty II, 59, of Aberdeen, South Dakota, formerly of Waterloo, Iowa, passed away to be with the Lord on August 16, 2025, at his Richmond Lake home, with his wife, Brandy, by his side.

John was born June 1, 1966, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of John and Luella (Comstock) Netty.

John graduated from East Waterloo High School in 1984...

Aug 14, 2025

Ernest Balkman Jr., of Waterloo, IA, passed away on August 13, 2025. He was 43 years old. There are no services at this time. 

Aug 7, 2025

No services held.

Aug 7, 2025

Lenora McDermott, 92, of Waterloo, died Wednesday, August 7, 2025, at Cedar Valley Hospice Home, after a long life of dedication to her family and God.

She was born on November 12, 1932, in Marysville, Kansas, the daughter of Harm and Ella Hogelucht. She married Lawrence McDermott on December 1, 1951, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waterloo. He preceded her in...

Aug 6, 2025

Karen Kay (Schmidt) Crane passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at home. She was 81. Karen was born June 18, 1944, to Leslie and Wilma (Taylor) Schmidt, in Charles City, IA. The family later moved to Waterloo, and she attended East High School. She had four children, LaDonna, Kim, Brenda and Troy. She married Jackie Crane on July...

Aug 4, 2025

Patricia Louise Stanhope, 96, of Waterloo, IA died August 4, 2025, at Friendship Village. Pat was born July 30, 1929, in Davenport, IA, the daughter of William and Gladys (Dawson) Arildsen. She was a 1947 graduate of East High School and then attended the Iowa State Teacher’s College, present day UNI. Pat married Edward Stanhope on May 7, 1950. He...

Jul 29, 2025

James Arthur Billings was born on June 15, 1937, in Omaha, NE the son of Arthur Louis and Helen Marie (Brueggemann) Billings. On October 26, 1984, he married Peggy Mehrhoff. A great portion of James’ life was spent running his two printing businesses Bye and Bye in Holstein, IA and Green Tree Graphics in Vinton, IA alongside his wife. In...

Jul 28, 2025

Jacque Ann Knief was born July 29, 1959, in Waterloo, daughter of Jerome Frost and Eleanor Bahl. She graduated from West High School, then attended the University of Northern Iowa for a time. Jacque was married to Mark Knief in 1988, he preceded her in death on November 28, 2019. Together, they owned and operated K&W Sausage, until her retirement....

Jul 24, 2025

Robert (Bob) Lane went to Heaven on July 24, 2025, at the age of 86, at Unity PointAllen Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa. Bob was born on August 25, 1938, in Iowa City, Iowa to Melvin and Mabel (Farr) Lane. Bob graduated from Waterloo West High School and then served in the Army National Guard for six years. After his discharge,...

Jul 18, 2025

Velda Mae Sterrett was born May 20, 1926, in Denver, Iowa, the daughter of Henry and Anna (Brunscheon) Schmidt. She graduated from Waterloo East High School. Velda was united in marriage to Wade Sterrett on June 14, 1947, at the First Lutheran Church; he preceded her in death on January 22, 2002.

Velda worked in various offices in administration. She was...

Jul 14, 2025

Jeffrey Scott Gales was born June 18,1958 in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Paul Francis and Nellie Mae (Van Slyke) Gales. Jeffrey graduated from Waterloo East High School in 1976. In 1984, he married the love of his life, Janet Louise Rains. Jeffrey was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and trapping, earning him the nickname “Grizzly.” He enjoyed...

Jul 9, 2025

No services held.

Jul 6, 2025

Dolores Ann Moore was born April 2, 1937, in Lime Springs Iowa, the daughter of Leroy and Edna (Storlie) Jacobson. She attended Waterloo East High School. In 1965, she married William “Buzz” Moore. Dolores worked at the family-owned bakery for many years. In her free time Dolores enjoyed sewing, knitting, and reading. She also loved to participate in any arts...