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Passing of Cheryl Hurst Willoughby
(March 23rd, 1953 - February 24th, 2026) Cheryl Ruth Willoughby , born March 23, 1953, in Waterloo Iowa, entered into her eternal rest on February 24, 2026, finally finding peace after a life richly and fully lived. Cheryl was born to Donald J. Hurst and Marilyn King and was raised in Waterloo, where she met the love of her life, Thomas Willoughby. Cheryl and Tom shared more than fifty-four years side by side, exemplifying to all who knew them what unconditional love truly lo


Passing of Melody Hartley Holbach
(September 5th, 1953 - February 18th, 2026) Melody D. Holbach , 72, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. She was born on September 5, 1953, to Richard and Donna Hartley at the Schoitz Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa. She went on to graduate from Waterloo West in 1971. Melody also attended Hawkeye Community College and earned an associate's degree in accounting. Melody was married in 1975 to Dennis Holbach of Waterloo, Iowa. Together they had five boys: Dennis Jr., Jon, And


Passing of Dale Richter
(January 28th, 1953 - January 28th, 2026) Dale Richter , 73, of Evansdale, died Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at home of natural causes. He was born January 28, 1953, in Waterloo, son of George and Helen (Brucato) Richter. He was a 1971 graduate of Waterloo West High School. Dale married Erma J. Stocks on October 3, 1980; she preceded him in death on January 4, 2025. He worked for John Deere Co. in the Foundry for 30 years, retiring in 2001. He enjoyed fishing and working on c


Passing of Barb (Peffer) Collman
(January 17th, 1953 - November 10th, 2025) Barbara Jean (Peffer) Collman , age 72, of North Liberty, Iowa, peacefully passed away on November 10, 2025 and entered fully into the presence of her Lord and Savior. Barb was born on January 17, 1953 in Waterloo, Iowa to Glenn and Mildred (Murphy) Peffer. She graduated from West Waterloo HS in 1971 and Central College (KS) in 1973 before obtaining her education degree from Greenville College (IL) in 1976. Barb married William "Bill


Passing of Linda Wyant
Obituary for Linda Wyant, member of the Waterloo West High School (IA) Class of 1971


Passing of Greg Kastli
Greg Kastli High School Photo & Obituary Photo Gregory Allan “Kazz” Kastli , 72 years old, of Independence, Iowa, and formerly of rural...


Passing of Susan Smith Tomkins
Information on the passing of Susan Smith Tomkins of Waterloo, IA


Updated - Passing of Mark O'Brien
Information on the passing of Mark O'Brien, Evansdale, IA


Passing of Paul Woolsey
(April 8th, 1953 - November 28th, 2024) Paul Owen Woolsey , age 71, of Lovilia, IA, passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2024, at Pella...


Passing of Dennis Cain
(September 3rd, 1952 - March 1st, 2025) Dennis R. Cain , 72, of New Hampton and formerly of Sumner, died Saturday, March 1, 2025, at...


UPDATED - Passing of Margie Porter Davis
(September 25th, 1953 - October 16th, 2024) (UPDATED) Margie (Porter) Domergue Davis, age 71, Passed away from Lung cancer on Wednesday,...


Passing of Bob Morris
(September 29th, 1952 - September 6th, 2024) Bob Morris , age 71, passed away September 6th, 2024. He left behind his wife Pat. Bob was...


Passing of Pat Michalicek
Patrick Mark Michalicek, age 71, of Buffalo passed away April 30, 2024. He passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones in his home. Pat...


Passing of Mary Herrick
Mary Herrick, 71 of Urbandale, Iowa entered eternal rest Thursday, May 2, 2024 at the Iowa Jewish Life Center in Des Moines, Iowa. ...


Passing of David Owen
David Owen passed away March 9, 2024 at the Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, IA. Born in Waterloo, IA, he was the son of Larry...


Passing of Debbie (Dana) Massina
Debbie Dana Massina passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Saturday, February 10th, 2024. She was born to Glawe Floyd...


Passing of Marty McConville
James M. "Marty" McConville, 71, of Waterloo, IA died Sunday, November 19, 2023, at MercyOne Waterloo. He was born March 11, 1952, in...


Passing of Bob Stevenson
Robert "Bob" Stevenson, 70, of Brooklyn died on Monday, October 16, 2023 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. He was born on...


Passing of Sharon Caldwell West
(May 31, 1953 - July 30, 2023) Sharon Ann West, aged 70, died on Sunday, July 30, 2023. She was born in Waterloo, Iowa on May 31, 1953,...


Passing of Rick Rice
(Dec 1, 1952 - July 2, 2023) Rick Rice, age 69, of Evansdale, Iowa died in his sleep on July 2nd, 2023 after battling lung cancer for the...
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