Obituaries

Celebrating the Lives of Loved Ones in Waterloo, IA

Lake Alan Jacobsen

Lake Alan Jacobsen

Jul 15, 2026

Lake Alan Jacobsen of Evansdale, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the age of 20.

Born November 10, 2005, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Jerry Jacobsen and Sabrina (Brandt) Thompson, Lake was raised in Evansdale, and spent most of his life there. He attended East High School in Waterloo. From an early age, Lake’s gentle soul and warm spirit...

Billy Joe Henson

Billy Joe Henson

Jul 13, 2026

Billy Joe Henson, husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 13, 2026, at UnityPoint Allen Hospital. He was 70 years old.

Born June 14, 1956, in Alabama to James and Beatrice (McClendon) Henson, Billy’s early years were shaped by the love and values of his family. After graduating high school, he chose a life of...

Carol Marie Adair

Carol Marie Adair

Jul 9, 2026

Carol Marie Adair of Waterloo, Ia passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026. She was 84 years old. There are no services at this time. 

David Joseph Bluml

David Joseph Bluml

Jul 9, 2026

David Joseph Bluml of Waterloo, IA passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026. He was 79 years old. There are no services at tis time. 

Ronald Johnson

Ronald Johnson

Jul 8, 2026

Ronald Louis Johnson of Waterloo, IA passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, he was 69 years old. There are no services at this time. 

DeAngelo Taylor

DeAngelo Taylor

Jul 8, 2026

DeAngelo Fontaine Taylor of Waterloo, IA, was called home to Glory on July 8, 2026. Born on November 9, 1968, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Rose L. Walker and Archie L. Taylor Jr., DeAngelo spent his life in the community that shaped him.

A proud graduate of Waterloo East High School’s class of 1987, DeAngelo began his adult years working diligently at...

Sandra Rae Rand-Malvin

Sandra Rae Rand-Malvin

Jun 28, 2026

Sandi (Lange) Rand-Malvin, 77, of Waterloo, Iowa, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026, at the Hospice Home in Waterloo, Iowa, following a lengthy illness. She was born on April 11, 1949, in Iowa Falls, Iowa, to Earnest and Florence Lange.

Sandi was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Perry Malvin; her parents, Earnest and Florence Lange; and her sisters,...

Arsenio Rashad Smith

Arsenio Rashad Smith

Jun 28, 2026

Arsenio Rashad Smith, 35, of Waterloo, Iowa, Sadly passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Surrounded by his loved ones.

Arsenio was born on August 9, 1990, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Corine "Cricket" Jones and Robert Earl Smith. He graduated from Waterloo West High School with the Class of 2008. 

In 2019, Arsenio fulfilled his entrepreneurial dream by establishing Granny Gang, a...

Verna Jean Mingus

Verna Jean Mingus

Jun 27, 2026

Verna Jean (Tomlinson) Grittmann Mingus passed away quietly in her sleep June 27th. She was 91.

Jean was the daughter of Vernon and Minnie Mae (Schafer)Tomlinson. Mother is survived by four sons Robert (Bert), Lee, Brian (Tanya), and Mark Grittmann. Together they gave Jean eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Ron Tomlinson and sister...

Mark Allan Murphy

Mark Allan Murphy

Jun 26, 2026

Mark Allan Murphy of Waterloo, IA passed away on June 26, 2026. He was 66 years old. There are no services at this time.

Vicki Ann Finn

Vicki Ann Finn

Jun 25, 2026

Vicki Ann Finn passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Full obituary is pending. 

Richard "Dick" Wendell Hein

Richard "Dick" Wendell Hein

Jun 21, 2026

Richard “Dick” Wendell Hein, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to so many, peacefully passed away at the age of 89 on June 21, 2026, at Sunrise Care Center in Traer, Iowa. Born on September 3, 1936, in Fairbank, Iowa, to William Hein and Elizabeth (Beehner) Hein, Dick lived a life full of warmth, laughter, dedication, and the...

Phillip Phipps

Phillip Phipps

Jun 18, 2026

Phillip Phipps of Waterloo, formerly of Des Moines, IA passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026. He was 35 years old. There are no services at this time. 

Laurie Gail Blanchard

Laurie Gail Blanchard

Jun 15, 2026

Laurie Gail Blanchard of Waterloo, Iowa, passed away at her home on Monday, June 15, 2026. She was 62 years old.

Born on December 31, 1963, Laurie was a beloved daughter of Cecil and Evelyn (Cutler) Blanchard. She spent her early years in the close-knit community of Aplington, where she blossomed into a bright and caring young woman. Laurie attended Aplington-Parkersburg...

Karla Jean Parsley

Karla Jean Parsley

Jun 15, 2026

Karla Jean Parsley of Waterloo, Iowa, passed away peacefully with her beloved husband by her side on Monday, June 15, 2026. At the age of 86, Karla’s journey on this earth was marked by love, dedication, and cherished memories that touched the hearts of all who knew her.

Born on February 17, 1940, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, Karla was the daughter...

Dan Robert Stumme

Dan Robert Stumme

Jun 15, 2026

Dan Stumme, 75, passed away surrounded by his family on June 15, 2026, of natural causes.

Dan was born May 22, 1951, in Waterloo, IA to Milton and Maxine Stumme.He is survived by his long-time partner Bob Myshka, brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Diane Stumme, brother and sister-in-law Jim and Vicki Stumme, nieces Jennifer Stumme (Adi Shankar) of Los Angeles, California...

Sharon Ann Jiles

Sharon Ann Jiles

Jun 14, 2026

Sharon Ann Jiles of Waterloo, IA passed away on Sunday June14, 2025 at Cedar Valley Hospice House. She was 60 years old. Full obituary is pending. Services will be held in Illinois, TBD.

Danny Dale Hildebrand

Danny Dale Hildebrand

Jun 12, 2026

Danny Dale Hildebrand of Cedar Falls, lowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on May 3, 1952, to Edward and Millie (Rush) Hildebrand, Danny's journey through life was marked by dedication, love, and a vibrant spirit that touched all who knew him.

 Danny's family relocated to Cedar Falls where he embraced his community...

Lubride "Birda" Clark

Lubride "Birda" Clark

Jun 9, 2026

Lubride "Birda" Clark passed away peacefully at her home in Decatur, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at the age of 60.

Born on April 9, 1966, in Goodman, Mississippi, Birda was the beloved daughter of James Genius Clark and Elma Clark. During her early childhood, the Clark family relocated to Waterloo, Iowa, where she spent her formative years and built...

Wayne Hanson

Wayne Hanson

Jun 7, 2026

Wayne Hanson of Waterloo, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026. He was 70 years old. There are no services scheduled at this time.