Anna Barbara Temple

Monica Steinlage

Monica L. Steinlage went on her heavenly walk with the Angels on April 21, 2020 at the age of 83.  She was a loving and committed wife, mother, and "Nanny."

Private graveside service will be held at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Cemetery in Festina. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to Tony Steinlage 1709 254th St. Decorah, IA 52101. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials may be made in Monica's memory to the Ossian Senior Hospice or to a cause that is important to you.

Monica Louise Luzum, the daughter of William and Leona (Schissel) Luzum, was born on June 28, 1936, on her parents' family farm west of Calmar. Monica was baptized, received First Holy Communion, and was confirmed at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Calmar, IA.  She attended St. Aloysius Elementary Catholic School.

Kam Miller

Kameron "Kam" Ray Miller, 48 of Waterloo, IA passed away suddenly on

Monday, April 13, 2020 at home.

A graveside service was held at 1:30 p.m., on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at the West Union Cemetery on Highway 150.  Due to the restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic, the family asks everyone to met in their cars at the West Union Fairgrounds between 12:45 and 1 p.m.  Vehicles will then be led to the cemetery by the West Union Fire Dept.  They were directed to turn your radios to a specific station as the service was broadcast through that station.  Upon entering the cemetery, the procession of vehicles were directed by Kam’s resting spot where the family was located.

  Everyone was then directed on where to go and eventually park.  *All persons were  required to stay in their vehicles before, during and after the service. *

Jim Tope

Jimmy “Jim” Dean Tope, 71, of West Union, Iowa died Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at his home in Lansing, Iowa.  Jim was born August 24, 1948 to Clarence and Violet (Reinhart) Tope in West Union, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in West Union. Jim graduated from North High in West Union and then attended the University of Northern Iowa, graduating with a B. A. in Business. Jim joined the United States Army and served in Vietnam.  He was awarded a Bronze Star.

Cleo Heying

Cleo Joseph Heying passed away on April 16, 2020 surrounded by his wife and children after a short battle with cancer.  He was born in Ossian, IA to Peter Joseph and Agnes (Bohr) Heying on November 11, 1938, one of twelve children.  After graduating 8th grade and attending two years of high school he stayed home to help on the family farm.  

Karole Angerillo

 It is with great sadness in one hand, and jubilant celebration in the other, that I announce the news:

Karole Angerillo has shed her earthly bonds and is now in the everlasting care and love of her savior, Jesus Christ.

Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me,though he were dead, yet shall he live. And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die.   John. 25 -26

In the early morning light of April 2, 2020, under the tender care of her Stoney Brooke family staff, and in the company of her daughter, Karole lost her battle with heart and lung disease, just 3 months shy of her 86th birthday.

Over the past year she was blessed with visits, both in person and via video chat, from cherished family and friends from coast to coast. Many times she remarked how wonderful it was that her loved ones came to see her while she was still alive.

Leslie Cushion

Leslie L. “Les” Cushion, 89, of Maynard, Iowa died Saturday afternoon, April 18, 2020 at Maple Crest Manor in Fayette, Iowa.

Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will have a private service at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Maynard.  Private family inurnment will follow at Long Grove Cemetery in Maynard, with a flag presentation by the Lundbye-Carpenter American Legion Post #245 of Maynard.  Family and friends are invited to join the family on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. via Facebook Live on Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home Facebook Page.  We encourage relatives and friends to reach out to the family by leaving a message on the funeral home web site, by mail, text or phone.  

Memorials may be directed in his name to the Lundbye-Carpenter American Legion Post #245 of Maynard or the Maynard Fire Department.

Edna Fay

Edna Fay of Sumner passed away on April 17, 2020, at the age of 88. She was born Edna Matilda Franzen on October 19, 1931, on the family farm near St. Lucas, Iowa, the fifth of ten children. Edna was the first high school graduate in her family. She married John W. Fay from Fredericksburg on October 18, 1949, in St. Lucas.

Edna was a longtime member of the Pinhook and Sumner Immaculate Conception Catholic communities. She was an officer and active participant in the Ladies’ Altar and Rosary Society, helping cook meals for weddings, funerals, fundraisers, and other special events. She enjoyed singing with the radio, dancing, reading, gardening, and playing cards. Family or visitors to the home could always count on a hot cup of coffee and a hearty meal. The weekly family treats were the ten loaves of bread and cinnamon rolls or doughnuts she baked.

Betty Meinert

Elizabeth “Betty” Meinert, 79, of St. Lucas, Iowa died Sunday, April 12, 2020 at Good Samaritan Society in West Union, Iowa.  Elizabeth was born June 17, 1940 to Norbert and Angeline “Sabelka” Riehle in rural Lawler, Iowa. She graduated from Ft. Atkinson High School.

Betty was united in marriage with Virgil Meinert on September 21, 1968 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Spillville, Iowa. She helped Virgil on the farm, and enjoyed gardening, growing flowers, embroidering, playing cards with family and friends and taking bus trips.

Bob Johnson

Bob Johnson, 82, passed away on April 15th.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

He is survived by Brent (Teri) of Indian Wells, CA; Brad of Clayton, IA; and Jana (Keith Rowley) of Manchester, IA. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews that were near and dear to his heart.  Bob is also survived by a sister Kathryn (Darwin) Hopkins of Ankeny.

  His parents, sister Ruby Jean and brother Tom preceded him in death.

He was united in marriage to Maureen Heth in 1957 in Fayette, Iowa.  They later divorced.

Bob was a teacher, coach, and businessman. He was proud to be the president of Pharmaceutical Innovators, Ltd in West Union.

Bob enjoyed spending time in Branson, MO, Indian Wells, CA, and the last 3 years in Manchester, IA.