Obituaries

Celebrating the Lives of Loved Ones in Waterloo, IA

Michael Charles McGeough

Michael Charles McGeough

Apr 25, 2023

 

Michael Charles McGeough was born September 26, 1942, in Waukon, Iowa, the son of Charles and Mary (Toney) McGeough. He served in the United States Navy from 1959 to 1963. While in the Navy, he spent a lot of time in the Mediterranean. Michael worked at John Deere as a Pattern Maker, retiring after 40 years. He was a...

Dorothy Arlene Smith

Dorothy Arlene Smith

Apr 21, 2023

 

Dorothy Arlene Smith was born on December 10, 1936, in Mason City, Washington, the daughter of Thurlow and Jonnye Lee Gibson. 

She was married to Bill Payne and later divorced.  Dorothy then married Kenneth Smith.  The couple made their home in Evansdale.  She spent many years working for the Cedar Falls School System until her retirement.  Dorothy was...

Joseph Lyle Snyder

Joseph Lyle Snyder

Apr 21, 2023

 

Joseph Lyle Snyder left this world to dance with Mary Magdalene on Friday, April 21, 2023, at his home, at the age of 88.

 

Joseph Snyder was born June 3, 1934, in Cresco, Iowa, the son of Kenneth and Loma (Armstrong) Snyder. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1952. Joseph enlisted in the United States Navy...

Marjory Louise McCraney

Marjory Louise McCraney

Apr 3, 2023

 

Marjory Louise McCraney was born July 4, 1929, at home in Benton County, the daughter of John and Ida Mae (Covington) Phelps. She married Francis McCraney August 20, 1955, in Osage, Iowa, he preceded her in death on March 13, 1985. Marjory worked at a bakery in Waterloo, Clean Towel and together, she and Francis owned The TV Tap....

Marion John Briden

Marion John Briden

Mar 28, 2023

 

Marion John Briden was born December 24, 1926, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, son of John and Faith (Sparks) Briden. He graduated from Janesville High School and continued at Iowa Teachers College receiving a bachelor’s degree. Marion, married Dorathy Hamm on December 31, 1948, in Cedar Falls, she preceded him in death on March 29, 2020. He was employed at...

Michael Edward Bruno

Michael Edward Bruno

Mar 28, 2023

 

Michael Bruno was born December 14, 1953, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Robert and Beatrice (Baker) Bruno. He worked at John Deere as a CNC Machinist, retiring after 38 years. Mike married Barb Hanesford June of 1984; they later divorced. He was then married to Denise Neith in 2000; she preceded him in death March of 2018. Mike...

Pamela "Pam" Jensen

Pamela "Pam" Jensen

Mar 27, 2023

 

Pamela “Pam” Jensen was born May 1, 1949, in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of Burdette and Ruth (Mathews) Jensen. She graduated from Waterloo West High School and attended Pitzes Beauty School. Pam worked at Sieberts Laundry and Engineered Products for many years. She loved her dogs and all kinds of animals.

 

Pam passed away on Monday, March 27,...

Ramona Frances Schmidt

Ramona Frances Schmidt

Mar 18, 2023

 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ramona Frances Schmidt on March 18, 2023, at 1:15 PM, at Spring Brook Assisted Living in Onalaska, Wisconsin.  She was surrounded by her loving family as she peacefully transitioned from this life.  Ramona was born on April 29, 1929, to Leonard Condon and Clara Hausman Condon in Waterloo,...

Reva Irene Fredin

Reva Irene Fredin

Mar 18, 2023

 

Reva Irene Huff was born in Rockwell, Iowa on March 21, 1936, to Lyle and Violetta (Adams) Huff. She was the fourth child.  Reva graduated from Rockwell High School, then married Thomas Fitzgerald in 1954. They had four children, Pam (Mike) Denny, Tim (Nita) Fitzgerald, Tom (Amy) Fitzgerald, and Terry (Susan) Fitzgerald. Reva and Tom were divorced in 1976.

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Regina "Jean" Sophie Knief

Regina "Jean" Sophie Knief

Mar 16, 2023

 

Regina “Jean” Sophie Knief was born December 2, 1930, the daughter of Barnhard and Carolina (Weidman) Mixdorf. Jean met Lester “Les” Knief at the Electric Park Ballroom and the couple married on May 21, 1950, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo. Together, they loved to travel, and Jean collected spoons from the many states she visited. Les preceded her...

Sherri Lynn Gallmeyer

Sherri Lynn Gallmeyer

Mar 5, 2023

 

Sherri Lynn Gallmeyer, 67, of Waterloo, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, with her family by her side.

 

Sherri was born May 14, 1955, at Schoitz Memorial Hospital in Waterloo. She was the daughter of Lewis F. and Marvel C. (Crowley) Schmidt. Sherri graduated from West High School in May...