Celebrating the Lives of Loved Ones in Waterloo, IA
Sharon Virginia Nelson
May 12, 2024
Sharon Nelson was born February 19, 1956, in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of Robert and Mary (Gardner) Nelson. She graduated from Central High School in 1974. Sharon grew up in Washburn most of her life. While growing up, she camped at Turtle Creek in Delhi. Sharon worked at John Deere for 28 years. Sharon enjoyed traveling, but most of all,...
James D. Nugent
Apr 29, 2024
James (Jim) Dennis Nugent was born June 3, 1949, in Waterloo, Iowa. The son of Frank and Ann (Broz) Nugent. He graduated from Waterloo West High School in 1963. James served in the United States Army for three years. After his honorable discharge, he attended the University of Northern Iowa where he studied World History and received a Bachelor’s Degree....
Wendell John Schmidt
Apr 28, 2024
Wendell John Schmidt was born October 15, 1935, in Bremer County, Iowa, the son of William and Caroline (Brandt) Schmidt. He married Victory “Vicki” Schaulis on April 21, 1962, she preceded him in death in 2017. Wendell was in the United States Army and once out, Wendell did reserve duty for two years, then went to work at John Deere,...
Henderson "Hun" Thomas
Apr 18, 2024
Henderson “Hun” Thomas was born March 4, 1969, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Henderson and Louiese (Hutchinson) Thomas, Sr. He attended Waterloo West High School. Hun worked at the University of Northern Iowa as a custodian for 30 years. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and he loved to travel. Hun was very proud of being one of...
Joan Marie Dane
Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday April 10, 2024, Joan Marie Dane passed away at Cedar Valley Hospice, she was born July 16, 1933, in Waterloo Iowa.She is preceded in death by her mother and father; 12 brothers and sisters; her husband John E Dane; son Jeffrey Paul Dane; one granddaughter Nicole Joan Loder and one grandson Gabriel Paul Dane. Joan has always worked tirelessly for...
Donnett Marie Rottinghaus
Apr 9, 2024
Donnett Rottinghaus, 71, of Evansdale, Iowa passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9 at MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center surrounded by her family.
Donnett was born on December 16, 1952 to Darlene Wood and Donald Tompkins in Waterloo, Iowa where she grew up and attended Waterloo West High School. She married Chris Wehr in 1976, and they later divorced. She was then...
Wendy Jean Bishop
Apr 7, 2024
Wendy Jean Cook-Bishop was born January 13, 1963, in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of James and Lois (Forbes) Cook. She was born and raised in Hudson, Iowa. Wendy graduated from Hudson High School in 1982. She was employed at ABLM Family Dental as a Dental Assistant. She also was a sub-para at the Waterloo Community Schools. Wendy was very proud...
DeShawn "Poppy" Simmons
Apr 4, 2024
Born DeShawn Yvette on November 3, 1971, in Chicago, Poppy was raised by James and Kattie Malone. In 1989, she graduated high school and went on to receive her bachelors. Throughout her adult life, she worked as a bartender at local pubs and as a paralegal for Kadenge Law and later Parrish Law in Waterloo. To help her daughter take...
Timothy Roger Helgeson
Mar 29, 2024
Timothy “Tim” Helgeson was born August 25, 1955, in Decorah, Iowa, the son of Nathan and Sandra (Sailor) Helgeson. He married Debra Cunningham, they later divorced.
Tim owned and operated Chemmark Pest Control. He was a Welder at John Deere until retiring in 2014. Tim enjoyed the outdoors, camping in Decorah, motorcycles and was an avid Raiders fan. He was very...
Patsy Kay Ronek
Mar 16, 2024
Patsy Kay Ronek was born December 17, 1938, in rural Jackson County, Iowa, daughter of Nevill and Vera (Said) Edwards.
Patsy drove semi-truck for twenty years. She enjoyed fishing and camping. Patsy became Jehovah’s Witness in 2000.
Patsy passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at NorthCrest Specialty Care in Waterloo at the age of 85. She is survived by two sons,...
Joan Marie Crawford
Mar 9, 2024
Joan Marie Crawford was born December 15, 1946, in Waterloo, IA, daughter of Paul and Winona Marvitz. She was a 1965 Waterloo West High School graduate. Joan was united in marriage to Rev. David Courtney in 1966 until his tragic death in 1974. She found love again in 2007 and married Virgil Crawford. She worked for Covenant Medical Center for 28 years...
Oakley Allen Lee Fish
Mar 8, 2024
Oakley Allen Lee Fish was born sleeping on March 8, 2024 at Unity Point Hospital, Waterloo, IA. Oakley is survived by his parents, Jacob and Brilyn Fish; sister, Emersyn Fish; grandparents, Korrie Hagen of Cedar Falls, Brian Fisher of Cedar Falls and Jamie and Kenny Fish of Quincy IL; great grandparents, Janice Fisher of Waterloo, Dennis and Vickie Fish of...
Cynthia Barnes
Mar 4, 2024
Cynthia J. Barnes of Evansdale, peacefully died at Ravenwood Specialty Care on Monday, March 4, 2024.
Cindy was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to John and N. Mae Niedermeyer on June 29, 1949.
As a child, Cynthia’s family relocated to the Waterloo/Cedar Falls area. After graduating from Cedar Falls High School, she married the love of her life, Gerald “Jerry” Barnes, Sr. in...
Velva Destival
Mar 4, 2024
Velva Mardean Destival was born on February 20, 1924, to William and Antoniette Balhorn in rural Benton County. She eloped and married Ora Butts on February 14, 1942. They were parents of 3 children, Karen (Dennis) Mann, Kaye (Larry) Smith, and Roger (Cynthia) Butts. Ora passed away in August of 1980. Velva then married Robert Destival on August 13, 1983....
Allison Foss
Feb 26, 2024
Allison “Allie” Louise Foss, 38, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Dysart and La Porte City, passed away unexpectedly on February 26, 2024. She was born on December 27, 1985, in Iowa City, the daughter of Wendy McKnight and David Foss. Allie graduated in 2005 from Union High School and never went too far, staying in the area near her family....
Linda Kay Joy
Feb 21, 2024
Linda Kay Joy was born February 15, 1948, in Manchester, Iowa, the daughter of George and Dorothy (Timmons) Voelschow. She graduated from East High School in 1966. Linda married Dennis Joy on July 22, 1977. He preceded her in death on March 13, 2002. She liked sports, especially the Cubs and Bears. Linda enjoyed being outdoors and watching Angie participate...
James Wagner
Feb 18, 2024
James Ralph Wagner was born on January 25, 1944, in Waterloo, the son of Ralph and Frances (Abfalter) Wagner. James graduated high school from East High in 1961. He served his country in the United States Navy from 1961 to 1965 and was honorably discharged. James married Myra Wagner in 1969 and later divorced. He worked as a bartender at...
Charles Brown
Feb 14, 2024
Charles Wayne Brown was born on February 19, 1928, in Dows, the son of Ernest and Else (Davidson) Brown. He graduated from Ottumwa High School. Charles served his country in the United States Navy from 1946 to 1948. He worked as an inspector for John Deere for many years until his retirement. On May 12, 1978, Charles was united...
Dixie Lee Greenley
Feb 13, 2024
Dixie Lee Greenley was born July 15, 1937, in Shell Rock, Iowa, the daughter of Ernest and Verbena (Wildeboar) Luck. She married Ronald “Ron” Greenley on March 11, 1955. She loved going thrift shopping and cooking. She enjoyed watching cooking shows and gardening. Dixie loved traveling with Ron, and Niagara Falls was her favorite place.
Dixie passed away on Tuesday, February...
Donald Herbsleb
Feb 12, 2024
Donald James Herbsleb, 85, was called home to heaven on February 12, 2024. As a believer in the Lord Jesus, he was given the promise of sins forgiven and life everlasting. Donald was born on June 2, 1938, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Alfred and Viola Herbsleb. Don graduated from West High School in 1956. He attended Chicago Tech and...
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