Celebrating the Lives of Loved Ones in Waterloo, IA
Herbert Daniel Wheeler
Jan 26, 2026
Herbert Daniel Wheeler was born December 13, 1935, in Cresco, Iowa, son of Herbert and Maude (McGawn) Wheeler.
Herbert married Marion Alcott on March 4, 1954, in Waterloo. He worked in the power plant at Rath for 25 years. Herbert then went on to work at UNI in the power plant, later in maintenance. He enjoyed fishing, canoeing and camping. Herbert...
Dr. Marvin F Piburn Jr
Mar 10, 2026
Dr. Marvin F. Piburn, 76, of Hudson, Ia, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Full obituary is pending.
Kenneth Karl Schneider
Mar 7, 2026
Kenneth Karl Schneider, a beacon of love and commitment, peacefully departed this life on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home. Surrounded by his cherished wife, Mildred “Millie” Gee Schneider, and devoted family, he finished his earthly journey at the age of 86.
Born on May 4, 1939, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Kenneth was the beloved son of Karl...
Marlyn Joan Neuendorf
Mar 6, 2026
Marlyn Neuendorf was born July 26, 1935, in Black Hawk County, daughter of Hugo and Norma (Kelling) Lobeck. She graduated from Waterloo East High School in 1953, then attended Gates Business College. Marlyn married Milton Neuendorf on April 7, 1957, at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Waterloo; he preceded her in death in January 1986. She worked...
Kenold Toussaint
Feb 26, 2026
Kenold Toussaint of Waterloo, IA passed away on February 26, 2026. He was 41 years old. There will be no services at this time.
Jeffrey John Cizek
Feb 20, 2026
Jeffrey John Cizek, 71, of Traer, IA, passed away peacefully at home on February 20, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was a man of great character, known for his resilience, kindness, and an unwavering dedication to his family and work.
Born in Waterloo, IA, on March 1, 1954, to Ellsworth and Marlys (Wacha) Cizek, Jeff grew up...
Thomas Gustav Widmann
Feb 13, 2026
Thomas Gustav Widmann was born May 14, 1947, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Arthur and Drucilla (Eastman) Widmann. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in Waterloo. Thomas enlisted in the United States Army and served with the 20th Engineer Brigade. He was very proud of his service to his country. Thomas married Dixie Adams, they later divorced. Thomas enjoyed...
Jacqueline Kay Brockway
Feb 13, 2026
Jacqueline Kay Brockway was born October 15, 1941, in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of Donald and Mary (Stern) Ehle. She graduated from Waterloo West High School in 1959. Jacqueline was married to Larry Brockway, on January 2, 1960, at St. Nicholas Church in Evansdale; he preceded her in death on August 30, 2012.
Jacqueline worked at the family wrecker business, did...
Mary Jane Tempel
Feb 8, 2026
Mary Jane (Bandfield) Tempel, a beloved matriarch and vibrant soul, transitioned from this world on February 8, 2026, at Cedar Valley Hospice home in Waterloo, surrounded by her devoted family. Born on September 1, 1946, to John and Lois (Shepard) Bandfield, Mary embraced life with warmth and a spirit of adventure. At 79 years old, her journey may have reached...
Marilyn Jean Lottich
Jan 24, 2026
Marilyn Jean Lottich, 94, died January 24, 2026, following complications of a severe stroke.
Marilyn was born June 5, 1931, to B.A. Sr. and Mildred Trower Horner, in Waterloo, Iowa, at Allen Hospital. She lived her entire life in Waterloo.
Following graduation from East High School, Marilyn was employed at the John Deere Waterloo Tractor Works from 1949 to 1955. She was...
Janet Lee Palmer
Jan 20, 2026
Hi Our Angel Has Returned Home
Today we laid to rest the heart of our family,
Our "Angel on Earth" has found her wings.
After a lifetime of caring for everyone else,
She has gone home to the peace the Lord brings.
For all those years here, she was our light,
Cooking, cleaning, and sewing love into every day.
She was the sister who led,...
Anthony Chandler Brown
Jan 12, 2026
Anthony Chandler Brown, age 48, of Waterloo, IA, passed away on January 12, 2026.
Anthony, was born on April 16, 1977, in Normal, IL, the son of Ron and Norma (Bray) Brown. He married Kristy Plesha on July 5, 2003.
Anthony is survived by his wife, Kristy; his children, Dayton Chandler, Preston Huntington, Shepard Wesley, and Cameron Nicole, all of Waterloo; his...
William Lee Jones
Jan 12, 2026
William Lee Jones was born February 27, 1940, in Fayette, Iowa, the son of William and Doris (Pritchard) Jones. He joined the United States Navy at the age of 17, in 1958, and retired after 20 years of service. William was located in San Diego, California, Newport, Rhode Island and Memphis, Tennessee. While in the Navy, he worked in aviation...
Carol Jean Luloff
Jan 4, 2026
Carol Luloff was born December 28, 1941, in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of Paul and Virginia (Hickman) Barnett. She married Erwin “Erv” Luloff February 13, 1960, at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in LaPorte City, Iowa, he preceded her in death on May 3, 2016. Carol loved and cherished the Lord and her husband, children, grandchildren and her great-grandson, Crosby....
Charles Norman Kimball
Jan 4, 2026
Charles “Norm” Kimball was born May 6, 1944, in Independence, Iowa, the son of Charles and Bernice (Stanford) Kimball. He graduated from Buchanan High School in 1962. Norm married Linda Kramme on June 5, 1993, in Reno, Nevada. He worked at John Deere as a Machinist for 36 years, until retiring in 2001. Norm enjoyed traveling in his RV with...
Charles Edward Sero Jr.
Jan 2, 2026
Charles Edward Sero Jr, of Waterloo, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, surrounded by his family and friends. He was 41 years old.
Charles was born on September 16, 1984, to Charles Sr. and Victoria (Schares) Sero in Iowa City, IA., and was raised his whole life in Waterloo. He was a 2003 graduate of Waterloo East High School. After...
Evelyn Ruth Phennicie
Dec 25, 2025
Evelyn R. Phennicie, 90, of Elk Run Heights, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at home. Evelyn was born September 23, 1935, in Waterloo, the daughter of Orren and Edna (Simmons) Mussett.
Evelyn graduated from East Waterloo High School. Evelyn married William Phennicie in 1953, in Waterloo and later divorced.
Evelyn joined the Fraternal Order of the Eagles in 1966. She...
Glen Aldon Hanson
Dec 17, 2025
Glen A. Hanson, 78, of Waterloo, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Ravenwood Specialty Care in Waterloo.
He was born on September 11, 1947, in Waterloo, the son of Elton and Elsie (Strelow) Hanson. Glen graduated from West High School in 1965 and attended Mason City Junior College. He worked at John Deere and was part owner of...
Kevin Kyle Adams
Dec 14, 2025
Kevin Kyle Adams, of Waterloo, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025. He was 67 years old. There are no services scheduled at this time.
Edwin Dewey MacLennan
Dec 10, 2025
Edwin Dewey MacLennan, a cherished resident of Waterloo, Iowa, passed away at home on December 10, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on August 2, 1939, in Waterloo, Edwin was the beloved son of John and Thelma (Courtney) MacLennan.
Edwin's journey through life began with his education at Waterloo West High School, but his commitment to service led him to...

