Celebrating the Lives of Loved Ones in Waterloo, IA
Larry William Clayton
Mar 25, 2026
Larry William Clayton, a devoted family man and hardworking individual, passed away unexpectedly on March 25, 2026, in Ft. Dodge, Iowa. At the age of 58, Larry’s departure marks the loss of a genuinely kind and loyal spirit deeply cherished by all who knew him.
Born on September 20, 1967, in Waterloo, Iowa, Larry was the beloved son of Jerry and...
Renae Jean Warner
Mar 20, 2026
Renae Jean Warner, age 76 of Aplington, Iowa, was born the daughter of Eugene Richard and Berneita Jean (Wilkes) Aldrich, on November 4, 1949, in Waterloo, Iowa. Renae graduated from East High School in Waterloo.
On July 24, 1976, Renae was united in marriage with Chris Fredrick Warner in Waterloo.
Renae was employed at John Deere in Waterloo for 30 years where...
Cathy Lynn Fencl
Apr 5, 2026
Cathy Lynn Fencl, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Unity Point Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa. She was 74 years old.
Born on July 7, 1951, in Cedar Falls to Donald and Elizabeth (Arends) Caley, Cathy’s roots ran deep in her beloved hometown. She was raised in Cedar Falls and proudly graduated from...
Scott Duane Anderson
Apr 3, 2026
Scott Duane Anderson, of Evansdale, IA, passed away on April 3, 2026 at MercyOne Hospital. He was 48 years old. There are no services at this time.
Penny Smith
Mar 25, 2026
Penny Smith of Waterloo, passed away on March 25, 2026. She was 57 years old. There are no services at this time. Her friends wanted to share a poem that described their dear friend Penny.
For a Woman Who Tried
She was vibrant—
the kind of soul that carried color
even on gray days,
laughing with her whole chest,
loving as if love were oxygen.
Her heart...
Bonnie Manwarren
Mar 21, 2026
Bonnie Manwarren of Waterloo, passed away on March 21, 2026. She was 57 years old. There are no services at this time.
Danny Lee Davis
Mar 21, 2026
Danny Lee Davis was born January 15, 1951 in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, the son of John Thompson Davis and Evangeline “Polly” (Reining) Davis. Danny served in the Navy during the Vietnam war from March 1971 to March 1975, as a Structural Maintenance Tech, Fire Fighting Leader and Instructor. He attended Naval school for nuclear, biological and chemical warfare, shipboard damage control,...
Mary LaVonne Webber
Mar 16, 2026
Mary LaVonne Webber was born December 23, 1934, in Waterloo, Iowa, daughter of William and Mary (Stout) Peyton. She married Harry Webber on December 23, 1951, in Waterloo, he preceded her in death on September 10, 1990. Mary worked at Elks Club alongside her husband for many years. She worked at Knights of Columbus. Mary was the manager of food...
Dr. Marvin F Piburn Jr
Mar 10, 2026
Dr. Marvin F. Piburn Jr., caring psychiatrist and beloved family man, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the Cedar Valley Hospice House in Waterloo, Iowa, surrounded by his wife and his friends. He was 76 years old.
Born on April 6, 1949, in Duluth, Minnesota, Marvin was the son of Dr. Marvin and Carolyn (Zelliot) Piburn Sr. His...
Kenneth Karl Schneider
Mar 7, 2026
Kenneth Karl Schneider, a beacon of love and commitment, peacefully departed this life on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home. Surrounded by his cherished wife, Mildred “Millie” Gee Schneider, and devoted family, he finished his earthly journey at the age of 86.
Born on May 4, 1939, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Kenneth was the beloved son of Karl...
Marlyn Joan Neuendorf
Mar 6, 2026
Marlyn Neuendorf was born July 26, 1935, in Black Hawk County, daughter of Hugo and Norma (Kelling) Lobeck. She graduated from Waterloo East High School in 1953, then attended Gates Business College. Marlyn married Milton Neuendorf on April 7, 1957, at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Waterloo; he preceded her in death in January 1986. She worked...
Kenold Toussaint
Feb 26, 2026
Kenold Toussaint of Waterloo, IA passed away on February 26, 2026. He was 41 years old. There will be no services at this time.
Jeffrey John Cizek
Feb 20, 2026
Jeffrey John Cizek, 71, of Traer, IA, passed away peacefully at home on February 20, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was a man of great character, known for his resilience, kindness, and an unwavering dedication to his family and work.
Born in Waterloo, IA, on March 1, 1954, to Ellsworth and Marlys (Wacha) Cizek, Jeff grew up...
Thomas Gustav Widmann
Feb 13, 2026
Thomas Gustav Widmann was born May 14, 1947, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Arthur and Drucilla (Eastman) Widmann. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in Waterloo. Thomas enlisted in the United States Army and served with the 20th Engineer Brigade. He was very proud of his service to his country. Thomas married Dixie Adams, they later divorced. Thomas enjoyed...
Jacqueline Kay Brockway
Feb 13, 2026
Jacqueline Kay Brockway was born October 15, 1941, in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of Donald and Mary (Stern) Ehle. She graduated from Waterloo West High School in 1959. Jacqueline was married to Larry Brockway, on January 2, 1960, at St. Nicholas Church in Evansdale; he preceded her in death on August 30, 2012.
Jacqueline worked at the family wrecker business, did...
Mary Jane Tempel
Feb 8, 2026
Mary Jane (Bandfield) Tempel, a beloved matriarch and vibrant soul, transitioned from this world on February 8, 2026, at Cedar Valley Hospice home in Waterloo, surrounded by her devoted family. Born on September 1, 1946, to John and Lois (Shepard) Bandfield, Mary embraced life with warmth and a spirit of adventure. At 79 years old, her journey may have reached...
Herbert Daniel Wheeler
Jan 26, 2026
Herbert Daniel Wheeler was born December 13, 1935, in Cresco, Iowa, son of Herbert and Maude (McGawn) Wheeler.
Herbert married Marion Alcott on March 4, 1954, in Waterloo. He worked in the power plant at Rath for 25 years. Herbert then went on to work at UNI in the power plant, later in maintenance. He enjoyed fishing, canoeing and camping. Herbert...
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, 1931, 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...
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...

