Margaret Ann Monroe, 87, of Eldora, Iowa passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Eldora. A private burial will take place at Eastlawn Memory Gardens in Eldora. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The family requests any current or future floral tributes be ordered from the Vintage Poppy in Eldora. Margaret was born on September 30, 1932 in Eldora, Iowa to her parents Ray and Merne (Johnson) Trout. She was raised in Eldora and attended high school....

Edna Evelyn Heard (Kosanke) entered her eternal home on March 25, 2020, at the age of 99; she had spent the last 4 years of her life at Wesley Acres in Des Moines, Iowa, due to her dementia. To protect the health and safety of all, services are currently being limited as required by state and local authorities and the CDC. Expressions of sympathy during this time can be left on the condolences page available with the obituary on our website. Check the funeral home website for the latest...

LaVonne Caroline Ramsey, 100, of Reinbeck, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020, at Parkview Manor in Reinbeck, after 15 months of being cared for by the dedicated staff of Parkview Manor. Burial will be held privately at Reinbeck Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family.  LaVonne was born on the family farm April 21, 1919 in rural Reinbeck. She was the devoted daughter of Henry and Ellen (Emke) Ramsey. She grew up in the...

Karol Kay Storjohann, 76, of Reinbeck, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, following a lengthy illness. Due to COVID-19, to protect the health and safety of all, services are currently being limited as required by state and local authorities and the CDC. Check the funeral home website for the latest COVID-19 update. A private family graveside service will be held on Wednesday, March 25th at the Reinbeck Cemetery. A Celebration of Life for Karol...

Bertha Yeomans, 90, of Grundy Center, formerly of Iowa Falls and Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at the Grundy Care Center in Grundy Center. The family will be holding a memorial service at a later time. Should friends desire, contributions may be sent to the family to be designated to charities. Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, Engelkes-Chapel is caring for Bertha and her family.  Bertha Ruth Sandmire was born September 5, 1929, in Wisconsin to...

John “Jack” E. Samo, age 77, of Grundy Center, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2020 at Creekside Living where he was residing following complications from a stroke. Jack, son of Carl and Marion Samo, was born on a farm near Reinbeck, Iowa. Jack proudly served his country in the Army where he was a cook. He has always had a love for food and never missed a meal or an opportunity to tell a good story! Jack married Jacquelyn (Jackie) Walbaum on December 3, 1965. They then grew...

Sally Lou Stoehr, 84, of Gladbrook, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Creekside Nursing Home in Grundy Center. A memorial service will be held in the future, please check back for updated service information. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Salem Church of Lincoln or the Tama County Humane Society. Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, Engelkes-Chapel is caring for Sally and her family. Online messages of condolences may be made at...

Wanda Kate Koupal, 80, of Cedar Falls, formerly of Reinbeck, died peacefully to natural causes on February 24, 2020, at New Aldaya Lifescapes in Cedar Falls. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 29, at 11 AM, at French-Hand Chapel in Reinbeck with Pastor Steve Hubbell officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service starting at 9 AM. Interment will be held at Reinbeck City Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family to be donated to a cause in memory of Wanda...

Rita Schoborg, 92, of Union, passed away peacefully on Monday, February, 24th at the Oakview Nursing Home in Conrad.  A visitation will be held on Thursday, February, 27th from 5-7 PM at Abels Funeral and Cremation Service-Creps Chapel in Eldora. A Rosary service will be held at 7:00 PM.  A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, February, 28th at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Eldora.  Memorials may be directed to the family or St. Mary’s...

David DuWayne Smith, 56, of Dike, passed away of natural causes on February 23, 2020, at his residence in Dike. A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 27, from 5 -7 PM at Abels Dike-Chapel in Dike. Private burial in Elmwood Cemetery will be at a later date. Abels Funeral and Cremation Service are caring for David and his family. Online messages of condolences may be made at www.abelsfuneralhomes.com.   David Smith was born on June 6, 1963, at Sartori Hospital in Cedar Falls...