All Obituaries

Steven Jonathon Hiatt, age 64 of Exline, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022 at his home. Steve was born on March 25, 1958 in Centerville, Iowa, the son of Max and Betty (McConville) Hiatt.  While attending Centerville High School, he was a stand-out athlete, and he also had numerous no-hitters pitched in baseball.  Steve graduated from Centerville High School. Steve loved being outdoors, working on his tractor and maintaining his acreage.  He was a sports enthusiast, and...

Merle Dean Prater, age 94, of Moravia, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines. Merle was born on March 4, 1928, the son of Hallie and Gladys (Smith) Prater.  He graduated from Cowden Illinois High School. In his earlier adult years, Merle sang with the Gospel Trio.  He was united in marriage to Mattie Faye Whittington on August 26, 1948 in Louisiana.  After getting married, Merle and Mattie moved back to Illinois, where Merle farmed and...

Nancy Carol Klampe of Moravia IA died on May 5th 2022, at the age of 78. Nancy was born on August 18, 1943 in Albia, Iowa to Dallas and Nina (Griffin) Faber. She lived most of her life in and around Moravia, and a short time in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Jackson, Kentucky, and Keokuk, Iowa. She graduated from Moravia High School in 1961. Nancy married John Russell of Oskaloosa, and to the union was born one daughter, Susan Carole Russell. On April 24, 1965, she married Donald R. Klampe. She was a...

Jimmy Lawrence (Jim) Bunnell, age 81, of Centerville, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at home. Jim was born the son of Leonard Thomas and Lillian Marie Sizemore Bunnell on May 14, 1940, in rural Putnam County, Missouri. He went to the Dodson Country School. Jim was united in marriage to Patricia Rose (Patsy) Daily on September 6, 1963, in Lemons, Missouri, and they made their home in Centerville. Jim served for more than 20 years in the Iowa Army National Guard, retiring in 1987....

William “Rick” Long, age 76, of Cincinnati, passed away Monday, May 2, 2022 at Centerville Specialty Care. Rick was born on November 23, 1945 in Centerville, Iowa, the son of William “Bill” and Mary (Horstman) Long.  He graduated from Moravia High School.  On October 5, 1967, Rick joined the United States Army.  He served his country faithfully during the Vietnam War, spending a year overseas.  On October 4, 1973, Rick was honorably discharged...

Judy (Martin) Hawk, age 83, of Moravia, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at The Landing on Dundee in Wheeling, Illinois. Judy was born on September 5, 1938 in Moravia. She graduated from Moravia High School in 1956. She married Richard Hawk on June 17, 1956. They had three children: Jeff, Brian, and Noelle. Judy loved to read. She volunteered with the Ruitans and was a member of the Garden Club. She enjoyed family gatherings, especially the Fourth of July and when she and...

Caroline Ann Schimke, age 80, of Centerville, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Centerville Specialty Care. Caroline was born on December 4, 1941 in Ashland, Wisconsin, the daughter of John and Lena (Vaillancour) Klaus.  She graduated from Ashland High School, and furthered her education with some college classes.  On June 22, 1962, Caroline was united in marriage to Joe DeMars.  To this union, three children were born, Marie, Mary and Joe. Caroline first began...

Benjamin, Benji “Nort” Dommer, age 45, of Moravia, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at MercyOne Medical Center in Centerville. Benji was born on June 22, 1976 in Albia, Iowa, the son of Randy Brent Dommer and Karen Louise (Moss) Dommer.  He graduated from Moravia High School with the Class of 1994.   Benji married Sunny Jo Kratofil, and to this union, Colton Chad was born.  The couple later divorced.  On February 14, 2020, Benji was united in marriage...

Jennifer Craver, 75, a resident of Centerville, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at MercyOne Hospital in Centerville, Iowa.  Jennifer was born February 9, 1947 in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of Christopher and Katherine (Lenart) Cogis.  Although her first name was Jennifer, almost all knew her by her nickname of Ginger.  She was named Ginger by her Slovakian grandmother because she had trouble pronouncing her name, and the nickname stuck since she was so...

Anthony “Tony” John Argenta, age 74, of Centerville, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at his home. Tony was born on August 8, 1947 in Seymour, Iowa, the son of Telio John Argenta and Isabella (Dezorzi) Argenta.  He graduated from Seymour High School.  Tony was united in marriage to Wendy Mae Stickler on September 3, 1971.  To this union, one son was born, Kevin. Tony began working for Kirk Gross Construction in 1975.  He was a supervisor there until...