Kathryn Elizabeth Brooks, 70, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, with her daughters and sons-in-law at her side. Her strong finish marked the end of a 20-month battle with stage 4 lung cancer. Her determination to live for those she loved, her steadfast faith in God and his Word, and the love and prayers of family and friends kept her smiling and saying "God is good," even in the face of a tough diagnosis and the...

Vernon Loyd Seefried was born July 12, 1924, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Anton and Helen (Schneidermann) Seefried. He primarily grew up in Cedar Falls, Iowa and graduated from Cedar Falls High School. A year later he joined the U.S. Army and served during World War II from 1943-1946. Following his time in the service, he attended Iowa State Teachers College (UNI) then took a job with Iowa Public Service Co. in Waterloo. He married Jeanette Brock...

Ruth Faye White, 83 of Bloomfield passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa. Ruth was born to Lester and Laura (Behn) Dohrmann on December 3, 1935 in Hampton, Iowa. She received her education from Franklin Consolidated High School and played 6 on 6 basketball as a guard. Her team played in the State Tournament in 1952 and 1953. Ruth was named to the All-State Team in 1953. After high school she worked...

Simon Ochoa Jr. passed away May 18, 2019. No services are planned at this time.

Private family graveside services.

Joan Hewlett, 89 of Ankeny, Iowa, passed away May 16th 2019, with her family by her side at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, IA. Joan was raised on a farm in northwest Iowa. After graduating from Harris Lake Park High School in 1947, she received a two-year degree from Iowa State Teachers College (UNI) in 1949. Joan married Donald B. Hewlett in 1949 who preceded her in death in1999. She enjoyed bowling, golfing, volunteering at Iowa Lutheran...