Celebrating the Lives of Loved Ones in Waterloo, IA
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, 1934, 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...
David Allen Pierce
Nov 9, 2025
David Allen Pierce, of Waterloo, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at UnityPoint Hospital. He was 69 years old and leaves behind a legacy filled with cherished memories and lasting impact on those who knew him.
Born on November 6, 1956, in Waterloo to Donald and Maryann (Brustkern) Pierce, David was a proud lifelong resident of the city. He attended...
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...
Laverne Herman Klitzke
Dec 10, 2025
Laverne Herman Klitzke (Vern), a devoted husband, father, and friend, peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, in Cedar Falls, Iowa. He reached the venerable age of 89.
Born on July 24, 1936, to Herman and Doris (Westcott) Klitzke in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, Vern was one of six children. After graduating high school in Whitewater, Wisconsin, Vern enlisted in...
James (Fella) Hules Putman Sr
Dec 8, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of James Hules Putman Sr., affectionately known as "Fella," who departed this world on December 8, 2025, at the age of 67 in his home in Waterloo. Born on September 24, 1958, Fella was a cherished soul whose life was marked by love for his family and had an unwavering...
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...
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...
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,...
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