Kaiden Estling

Kaiden Douglas Estling, 14, of Maynard, Iowa died on Thursday evening, June 28, 2018, from injuries sustained in a hit-and-run incident south of Fayette, Iowa.

A funeral service was held Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at the West Central School Gymnasium in Maynard with Pastor Andy Sayer officiating.

Interment was in Long Grove Cemetery, Maynard.

Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com.

Kaiden Douglas Estling was born Nov. 12, 2003 at Waterloo, Iowa, the son of April Ann Estling.  

He attended West Central Community Schools and would have been a freshman this coming year.  

Kaiden was a member of Fayette Community Church and Warrior Servant Martial Arts in Fayette.  

He enjoyed football, basketball, track, fishing, music, girls, and hanging out with his friends and cousins.

Arlene Sutter

Arlene Sutter, 91, of West Union, Iowa died Saturday, June 30, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Society in West Union.  

Arlene Bernice, the daughter of Andrew and Helga (Lervold) Hilgerson, was born April 6, 1927 in Clermont, Iowa. Arlene was one of 11 children. 

She was baptized on May 1, 1927 and confirmed Aug. 16, 1942 at Stavanger Lutheran Church, rural Ossian, Iowa. 

She attended Dover #6 and graduated from the eighth grade.

Arlene was united in marriage with Frederick William “Fritz” Sutter on Feb. 16, 1945 at the St. Olaf Lutheran Church parsonage in West Union, Iowa, by Rev. E.O. Ulring.

Arlene was employed at the Lawrence Brause farm, where she and Fritz made their home. They later moved to West Union.  Arlene worked for many years as a hired girl. She also worked at H&H, Robinson’s Variety Store, and for 10 years at Schwan’s.

Darin Donlan

Darin Donlan, 46, of West Union, IA (formerly of Calmar), died on Friday, June 29, 2018 at Gundersen Health System in LaCrosse, WI.

Funeral services were held Thursday, July 5, at Calmar Lutheran Church in Calmar with Pastor Anita Nuetzman officiating.

Interment was in Orleans Lutheran Cemetery in Cresco. Casket bearers were all of Darin’s special friends at the Washington and Jefferson Houses in West Union. Honorary casket bearers were Paul Ehler, Brady Mikkelson, Ryan Monroe, Gary Novotny, and Ken Kubesh.

Arrangements were handled by Schluter-Balik Funeral Home, Decorah.

Darin Lew Donlan, the son of Dale and LaVonne (Midthus) Donlan, was born Nov. 30, 1971 at the Winneshiek County Hospital in Decorah, IA.  

Lorraine Miller

Lorraine E Miller, 86 years old, passed away Jan. 24, 2018, in Mission, Texas. 

Inurnment will be at Grandview Cemetery in Fayette, Iowa. Graveside services will be conducted by her nephew, Pastor Douglas Bacon, on July 20, 2018 at 11 a.m.  

A luncheon will follow at Fayette Community Church, 205 W State Street, Fayette, Iowa.

Lorraine is survived by her husband of 69 years, Robert D. Miller of Mission, Texas; three children, Sandra (Danny) Hanna of Tabor, Iowa, Becky Williams of Oelwein, Iowa, Robert (Jaci) Miller of Bellevue, Neb.; four grandchildren, Les (Robin) Hanna, Robert (Thana) Hanna, Arien Crawford, Corrienne (Corey) Gray; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Darlene Young of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Linda Flage of Fayette, Iowa; and many loving nieces and nephews.

Andy Grimes

Andy J. Grimes, 86, of San Rafael, Calif., formerly of West Union, died Saturday, June 9, 2018, at home with his family at his bedside.

At his request, there were no services.

Andy was born March 8, 1932, to Andy Sr. and Aloe Grimes in West Union. 

He grew up in rural West Union, attending and graduating from West Union High School in 1950.

He later went to California, where he enlisted in the United States Navy during the Korean War.

Andy moved to Marin County, Calif., where he had a few jobs here and there, until one summer he was offered a job with the Sausalito Police Department by his cousin’s husband, who happened to be the chief at the time. When summer was over, Andy was hired on in San Anselmo, Calif. 

On March 5, 1961, he married Kathy Winding in San Rafael, Calif. They became the parents of two children, Polly and Andy III.

William Charles Ohloff

William Charles Ohloff, 86, of Castalia, Iowa died Sunday, June 24, 2018 at Good Samaritan Society in Postville, Iowa. William Charles was born June 21, 1932 to Charles and Velma (Schultz) Ohloff in Postville, Iowa. He graduated from Postville High School in 1950.

William was united in marriage with Shirley M. Olson on August 4, 1950 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. He farmed his entire life. William was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, 4-H foundation board-Pine Bluff and the Bloomfield Historical Society. He enjoyed mushroom hunting, cutting wood and fishing. William had a love of animals and the outdoors. He greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren.

Beulah Butikofer

Beulah M. Butikofer, 94, of Elgin, Iowa died Monday, June 18, 2018 at Good Neighbor Society in Manchester, Iowa. 

Beulah Margaret Favrhow, daughter of William Favrhow and Sarah (Guardhouse) Favrhow, was born Oct. 25, 1923 in Emerson, Mo. 

She was raised and educated in Emerson and Palmyra, Mo. 

After high school Beulah worked as a supervisor at two factories in Quincy, Ill., where she lived for several years. 

She was baptized into the Apostolic Christian Church on Dec. 31, 1950. 

Beulah waited for Bert Butikofer to return from his 16-month deployment in South Korea, and they were married on Feb. 22, 1953 in Taylor, Mo. On Aug. 18, 1953 they moved to the Elgin/West Union area. 

Gary Guyer

Gary Eugene Guyer, 76, of Oelwein passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Grandview Healthcare Center in Oelwein. 

A private family service will be held at a later date.

For condolences, visit www.geilenfeldfh.com.

Gary was born June 23, 1941 on the family farm near Elgin, the son of Aubrey and Mabel (Christianson) Guyer.

He grew up in the area, graduating from North High School in West Union in 1959. 

Gary entered the U.S. Army and served a tour in Vietnam. 

He was a truck driver most of his life, driving for many different companies. 

Gary Guyer

Gary Eugene Guyer, 76, of Oelwein passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Grandview Healthcare Center in Oelwein. 

A private family service will be held at a later date.

For condolences, visit www.geilenfeldfh.com.

Gary was born June 23, 1941 on the family farm near Elgin, the son of Aubrey and Mabel (Christianson) Guyer.

He grew up in the area, graduating from North High School in West Union in 1959. 

Gary entered the U.S. Army and served a tour in Vietnam. 

He was a truck driver most of his life, driving for many different companies. 

Hildred Pleggenkuhle

Hildred B. Pleggenkuhle, 98, of West Union and formerly of Hawkeye, died Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, at Traditions of West Union. 

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at noon Sunday, July 1, 2018, at United Methodist Church in Hawkeye with Mona Christie, Lay Servant, and Rev. Dayna Winke officiating. Lunch and fellowship will continue after the service at the Hawkeye Community Hall. 

Private family inurnment will be held at the West Union Cemetery.