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Phyllis Swink

Phyllis Swink

Aug 20, 2016

Phyllis J. Swink, 87, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Saturday, August 20, 2016, at Great River Hospice House in West Burlington, IA.Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, August 25,...

Freda Wilson

Freda Wilson

Aug 20, 2016

Freda J. Wilson, 89, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Saturday, August 20, 2016, at Park Place Elder Living. Visitation will begin after 1:00 p.m., on Thursday, August 25, 2016, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, August 26, 2016, at Calvary...

Vernon B. Roth

Vernon B. Roth

Aug 19, 2016

Vernon B. Roth, 93, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2016, at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington, IA. According to his wishes, Vernon has been cremated. The family will host a memorial service at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, August 22, 2016, at Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, with Pastors Nathan and Rachelle Luitjens officiating. Burial will...

Carol Marie Knipfer

Carol Marie Knipfer

Aug 19, 2016

North English- Carol Marie Knipfer was born December 24, 1940 in Hayesville, Iowa, the daughter of Waldo B. & Minnie Marie (Batterson) Henson. She graduated from North English High School in 1958. On June 7, 1960 Carol was united in marriage to Ross E. Knipfer at the Little Brown Church, Nashua, Iowa. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting, crafts, gardening, decorating...

Firman Duane McBeth

Firman Duane McBeth

Aug 18, 2016

MARTINSBURG - Firman Duane McBeth was born February 14, 1946 in rural Agency, Iowa the son of Firman Forrest and Erma (Ruggles) McBeth. He graduated from Pekin High School in 1964. He married Peggy Edmundson and later divorced and married Judith Buseman and later divorced. Duane was a lifelong resident of Martinsburg. He worked at Martinsburg Lumberyard, was an instructor...

Helen M. Syfert

Helen M. Syfert

Aug 17, 2016

Helen M. Syfert, 93, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, formerly of Hillsboro, IA, died Wednesday, August 17, 2016, at Park Place Elder Care. Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Friday, August 19, 2016, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel of Mt. Pleasant, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m.,...

Richard Allan Zuber

Richard Allan Zuber

Aug 14, 2016

Williamsburg-Richard Allan Zuber was born the son of Willard and Marjorie (Leahy) Zuber on March 11, 1945 near Homestead, Iowa. He attended St. John Lutheran School and graduated from Williamsburg High School. Dick was united in marriage to Barbara Jean Weisbrod on October 19, 1969 in Cedar Rapids. To this union they were blessed with three children. Dick was employed...

Edith M Humphrey

Edith M Humphrey

Aug 12, 2016

MILLERSBURG - Edith Humphrey was born December 15, 1916 in Pilot Township in rural Iowa County, Iowa, the daughter of Gaylord and Dora (Lacy) Williams. She graduated from Millersburg High School in 1933. On December 24, 1937 Edith was united in marriage to Marvin Humphrey in Lancaster, Missouri. They lived and farmed in rural Millersburg until 1965. Edith worked as...

Paul Amudjeff

Paul Amudjeff

Aug 12, 2016

Paul J. Amudjeff, 84, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away at 5:45 a.m. on Friday, August 12, 2016, at Park Place Elder Care.Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Thursday, August 18, 2016, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel in Mt. Pleasant, IA, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. A devotional service will be held...

Sharon Ewing

Sharon Ewing

Aug 11, 2016

Sharon Jones Ewing, 67, of Mt. Pleasant, IA and formerly of Fairfield, IA, passed away at 11:40 p.m. on Thursday, August 11, 2016, at Arbor Court in Mt. Pleasant.Visitation will be held on Monday, August 15th from 12:00 noon until 7:00 p.m. at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. that evening....

George Stahl

George Stahl

Aug 10, 2016

Williamsburg- George Elmer Stahl was born July 4, 1923 in rural Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of Elmer George & Eleanor June (Richards) Stahl. He attended Pilot Grove School and graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1941. George was drafted into the US Navy and served from 1945-1946. On February 16, 1952 George was united in marriage to Rita Costello in...

Norman "Norm" Walter

Norman "Norm" Walter

Aug 10, 2016

Norman L. "Norm" Walter, 77 of Winfield, IA, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at his home surrounded by his loving family.A Rosary will be recited at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 14th at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, after which the family will receive friends until 6:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., on Monday,...

Ronald J. Namer

Ronald J. Namer

Aug 10, 2016

Obituary will be available soon.

Scott Alter

Scott Alter

Aug 10, 2016

Scott M. Alter, 62, of Johnston, IA, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at his home.According to his wishes, Scott has been cremated. The family will greet friends on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel in Mt. Pleasant. Private inurnment will be at a later date. In lieu...

Helen Dorothy Graber

Helen Dorothy Graber

Aug 8, 2016

H. Dorothy Graber 90, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Monday, August 8, 2016 at Arbor Court in Mt. Pleasant, IA.Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Friday, August 12, 2016, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., that evening. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, August 13, 2016, at Olson-Powell...

Kevin Moeller

Kevin Moeller

Aug 3, 2016

Kevin A. Moeller, 59, formerly of Houghton, IA, died Wednesday, August 3, 2016, in the emergency room of Keokuk Area Hospital in Keokuk, IA.Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Friday, August 5, 2016, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, 709 E. Mapleleaf Drive in Mt. Pleasant, IA. A Rosary will be recited at 5:00 p.m. that evening at the Olson-Powell Memorial...

Norman Lofting

Norman Lofting

Aug 2, 2016

Norman E. Lofting, 74, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, formerly of Salem, OR, passed into eternity on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Parkview Manor in Wellman, IA.According to his wishes, Norm has been cremated. The family will host friends at Calvary Baptist Church on Friday, August 5, 2016, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. There will be no funeral service. A memorial...

Jean Kessel

Jean Kessel

Aug 2, 2016

KALONA- Jean Kessel was born September 4, 1928 in Linwood, California the daughter of Harold and Lena (Lewis) Bottger. Jean grew up in the Ollie and Richland area. Graduated from Ollie High School .On May 9, 1946 Jean was united in marriage to Harold Robert Kessel in Pleasant Plain, Iowa. They lived in Ollie, Kinross, North Enlgish and Joetown until...

Guy E. Kaufman

Guy E. Kaufman

Aug 1, 2016

Obituary will be available soon.

Eunice Stutzman

Eunice Stutzman

Jul 30, 2016

Eunice Miller was born June 13, 1934 in Johnson County, Iowa, the daughter of Dennis J. and Ida (Helmuth) Miller. She accepted Christ as her Savior and was baptized into the Amish Church at 16 years of age. At age 27, she began teaching school and taught in Pennsylvania and Virginia before teaching at the Friendship and Sharon Bethel schools...

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