Obituaries

Celebrating the Lives of Loved Ones in Waterloo, IA

Daniel Thomas Welsh

Daniel Thomas Welsh

Jun 20, 2025

On June 20, 2025, Daniel Thomas Welsh, aka "Ole Duffer Geezer", was finally where he wanted to be, five years later, with his loving wife Lucille.

Daniel was born on October 14, 1935, in Waterloo, IA, to Michael Leo Welsh and Helene Marie Dage, and was raised throughout his life.

The youngest of four children, “Mush Pants” (so lovingly called by his...

Mary Lou Jamieson

Mary Lou Jamieson

Jun 18, 2025

Mary Lou Jamieson (Bean), age 84, of Waterloo, Iowa, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025. Born Mary Lou Bean on July 9, 1940, she was the cherished daughter of the late Earl and Raymonda Bean.

Mary Lou married Philip Jamieson Sr., on September 20, 1958, embarking on a devoted partnership that spanned over six decades. A dedicated homemaker, Mary Lou...

Helen Doris McCulley

Helen Doris McCulley

Jun 16, 2025

Helen Doris McCulley, 89, of Hudson, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 16, 2025, at Cedar Valley Hospice in Waterloo.

Born on January 20, 1936, in Bremer County, Iowa, Helen was the daughter of Chauncey and Bertha (Schauer) Myers. She graduated from Waterloo West High School with the Class of 1954. In 1956, she married Larry McCulley, and together they had...

Feredon Behroozi

Feredon Behroozi

Jun 14, 2025

No services were held.

Della L. Reeves

Della L. Reeves

Jun 8, 2025

Della L. (Hansen) Reeves of Waterloo, Iowa, gracefully passed Sunday, June 8, 2025, while under the care of Ravenwood Specialty Care. She was 100 years old. 

Della was born in Iowa on July 15, 1924, to Joseph and Della Hansen. She graduated from Nashua High School in 1942 and soon after pursued her passion for caring for others by enrolling in...

Stephen Oliver Sherburne

Stephen Oliver Sherburne

Jun 2, 2025

Stephen Oliver Sherburne was born on February 21, 1943, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Robert and Jean (Stevenson) Sherburne. He graduated from West High School where he played football in 1961. After high school he attended the University of Northern Iowa and afterwards the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago. After obtaining his license Stephen served in the United...

Edmund L. Sergeant

Edmund L. Sergeant

Jun 2, 2025

Edmund L. Sergeant was born March 19, 1931 in Waterloo. He passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, at the age of 94.

As per Edmund's wishes, there will be no services at this time.

Robert Wayne Patten

Robert Wayne Patten

Jun 1, 2025

After a life well-lived and full of love, Robert Wayne Patten of Cedar Falls peacefully passed on Sunday, June 1, 2025.

Robert was born on September 23, 1936, in Iowa to Wayne and Dorothy (Flickinger) Patten. He graduated from East High School in 1955. He and Mary Jane, his wife, were childhood friends and high school sweethearts; they later married after...

Brian William Prugh

Brian William Prugh

May 30, 2025

Brian William Prugh of Waterloo passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 30, 2025, at the age of 65. Brian was born in Waterloo on September 26, 1959, to Marvin and Louise (Walker) Prugh, the 10th of 10 children.

Brian started work early in life as a truck driver in Colorado, then returned to Iowa and worked for Warren Transport and later...

Leonid Hermann Telepnev

Leonid Hermann Telepnev

May 22, 2025

Leonid Hermann Telepnev, 92, a longtime resident of Waterloo passed away on May 22, 2025, at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease Dementia (PDD).

Leo was born in Maribor, Yugoslavia, in what is present day Slovenia. He and his family survived World War II in Nazi occupied territories which were eventually liberated by the...

Gerald Elin

Gerald Elin

May 20, 2025

Gerald Elin was born October 22,1933, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Axel and Ida (Paul) Elin. He served in the United States Army in 1953, being honorably discharged in 1955. Gerald married Mary Yeager on July 10, 1955, at Westminster Presbyterian Church; she preceded him in death on October 8, 2014. He worked at Albee Printing as a printing...

Pauline Sweaney Cush Kehoe

Pauline Sweaney Cush Kehoe

May 18, 2025

Pauline Sweaney Cush Kehoe of Waterloo, IA, passed away gracefully on May 18, 2025 under the care of Ravenwood Specialty Care at the age of 100.

Pauline was born during the depression to John and Alice (Thomas) Sweaney, on March 26, 1925, in Iowa. During World War II, Pauline graduated from Delhi High School in 1944. After graduation, she married Leonard...

Richard Duane "Fudgie" Collins

Richard Duane "Fudgie" Collins

May 13, 2025

Richard Duane “Fudgie” Collins of Waterloo passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, under the care of Ravenwood Specialty Care at the age of 72.

Richard was born on December 26, 1952, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Ethel Florence Collins. He later earned his GED through the Job Corps. He worked for and retired from the City of Cedar Falls Street Department,...

Maudie Jean Dougherty

Maudie Jean Dougherty

May 12, 2025

Maudie Jean Dougherty was born on January 21, 1929, in Mount Carmel, Illinois, the daughter of Vern and Jessie (Wallace) Compton. Maudie aspired to be a wife and mother one day. She met the love of her life James Doughtery, and they were married on April 16, 1949. They went on to enjoy 69 years of married life. Maudie was...

Mark O'Brien

Mark O'Brien

May 10, 2025

No services were held.

Michael James Pratt

Michael James Pratt

May 5, 2025

Michael James Pratt passed gracefully on Monday, May 5, 2025, under the care of LaPorte City Specialty Care at the age of 69.

Michael was born February 5, 1956, in Waterloo to William and Roberta (Klein) Pratt. He graduated from West High School in 1974. After school Michael went to work at John Deere, he was unfortunately laid off.

After John Deere,...

Kathryn Mary Brackin

Kathryn Mary Brackin

May 5, 2025

Kathryn Mary Brackin was born July 29, 1948, in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of Lorwin and Genevieve (Kennedy Kerfoot) Shook. She graduated from Waterloo East High School with a 4.0, with the class of 1966. Kathie was married to John Brackin in 1967, at the Linden United Methodist Church in Waterloo. She worked at Northwestern Bell, later Quest, retiring when...

James Clayton Stout

James Clayton Stout

May 2, 2025

No services were held.

Janice Kay Fisher

Janice Kay Fisher

Apr 28, 2025

Janice Kay Fisher was born November 21,1945, in Corwith, Iowa, the daughter of Clare and Glenise (Dunfee) Olson. Janice attended East High School in Waterloo, Iowa. It was there that she met the love of her life, Jerry Fisher. They were married in 1965, and cherished the 38 years they spent together. Janice was known for having an elegant, classy...

Dennis Dean Hanson JR

Dennis Dean Hanson JR

Apr 22, 2025

Dennis Dean Hanson Jr, of Shreveport, LA, passed away April 22, 2025. He was 60 years old. Dennis was an Army Veteran and served in Desert Storm. He is survived by his sister, Denise Bertch of Waterloo, IA. At this time, there are no services scheduled.