OBITUARIES

May 20, 2017

William "Bill" James Malcom, age 90, died Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Henry County Health Center.There will be no funeral service, but visitation will be at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 after 12 noon with family greeting friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Gifts of love and friendship may be given to the donor's choice. On-line...

May 20, 2017

Robert L. Willett, age 90, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the Grinnell Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Funeral Services: 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, May 24, 2017, Grace United Methodist Church, Brooklyn with Rev. Brent DeSilva officiating. Burial will be in the Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery, Brooklyn with military honors. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Tuesday, May 23,...

May 20, 2017

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May 19, 2017

WELLMAN - Donna Mae Brookhart was born August 21, 1940 in Grandview, Iowa, the daughter of Ernest and Leona (Jarr) Fowler. She graduated from Wilton High School. On June 19, 1960 Donna was united in marriage to Richard Brookhart in Wilton. They lived in California, Arizona and Nevada where Donna worked in housekeeping for Super 8 Motel retiring in 1990....

May 16, 2017

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May 15, 2017

Anne M. Freshour ended her earthly journey on May 15, 2017. She passed away at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha, Iowa. Funeral Services: 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 18, 2017, at the Middle Amana Church, with Elder Betsy Momany officiating. Burial will be in the Amana Cemetery. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 17, 2017,...

May 15, 2017

Kimberly, Mrs. John, Wright, 65, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Monday, May 15, 2017, at her home. According to her wishes, Kim's body has been cremated. Family and friends are invited to celebrate her life at a gathering on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Mt. Pleasant Golf and Country Club. Gifts of love and friendship...

May 10, 2017

Janet Ledbetter, 61, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at Keosauqua Health Care Center in Keosauqua, IA.Visitation will be Sunday, May 14, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel. The funeral service will follow at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Jeff McPheron officiating. Gifts of love and friendship to honor Janet, may be...

May 8, 2017

Williamsburg-Henry G. Plagmann Jr., the son of Henry G. Sr. and Ella (Hursh) Plagmann was born July 25, 1921, in Conroy, Iowa. He graduated from Conroy High School. Hank served in the U.S. Army during WWII from1942-1945. He was in the infantry and participated in the D-day invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. Hank was united in marriage to...

May 7, 2017

Rose Mary “Rosie” Carville Schuhmacher, age 90 of Amana, passed away Sunday May 7, 2017, at Lakeview Village Retirement Community. Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 11, 2017, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Norway, Iowa, with Rev. Dustin Vu officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, rural Atkins. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M. Wednesday, May 10,...

May 7, 2017

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May 6, 2017

James Paul "Jim" Pohren, 72, passed away May 6, 2017, at his home in Mt. Pleasant, IA, with his loving wife and family by his side. Visitation will begin after 12 noon, on Friday, May 12, 2017, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., that evening. A funeral service will be held...

May 6, 2017

KALONA - Elizabeth Jane Miller, 82 of Kalona passed away in Phoenix, Arizona, from complications of a stroke on Saturday, May 6, 2017. She was born March 13, 1935, in Inola, Oklahoma, to John L. and Mary (Yoder) Chupp. She accepted Christ as her personal savior in her youth and was a member of the Sharon Bethel Church in Kalona....

May 5, 2017

Anna M. Sanchez, 67, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Friday, May 5, 2017, at Great River Hospice House in West Burlington, IA.A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Monday, May 8, 2017, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, with Pastor Mike Kelley officiating. The family will greet friends for two hours prior to the service beginning at 4:00...

May 4, 2017

Opal Ballard Beorkrem Grove, 96, passed away to be with her Lord on May 4, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. Opal was born on July 5, 1920 near North English, Iowa, the daughter of John Newton & Bertha Stella (Riffle) Ballard. Opal graduated from South English High School. She was married to Eldon Beorkrem, and for many years she and Eldon...

May 4, 2017

Williamsburg-Mary Celesta Possehl was born June 13, 1918, in Marengo, Iowa the daughter of Clinton and Mary A. (McGivern) McMann. She grew up in the Marengo community and attended rural Iowa county schools. Mary was united in marriage to Carl William Possehl on September 19 1935 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Marengo. Mary was a homemaker, helped Carl on...

May 3, 2017

Williamsburg-Dorothy Sophia Garringer was born July 31, 1925 in Marengo, Iowa, the daughter of August and Anna (Kleinmeyer) Fritz. She attended Lutheran Interparish School in Williamsburg. Dorothy was united in marriage to Donald Lester Garringer on November 22, 1943 in Marengo. To this union they were blessed with 6 children. They later divorced. She has lived her whole life in...

May 3, 2017

Richard C. "Dick" Augsburger, 82, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Arbor Court in Mt. Pleasant.Visitation will be held from 12 noon until 6:00 p.m., on Sunday, May 7, 2017, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., that afternoon. Funeral services will be held at...

Apr 29, 2017

George C. Phanthouvong, 82, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Saturday, April 29, 2017, in Henry County Health Center Emergency Room. Visitation with the family present will be held on Friday, May 5, 2017, from 12 noon until 1:00 p.m., at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel of Mt. Pleasant. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, at the Olson~Powell Chapel. Cremation...

Apr 27, 2017

Catherine M. Foster, age 56 of Brooklyn, died Thursday, April 27, 2017. Funeral Service: 5 P.M. Tuesday, May 2, 2017, Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn with Rev. Dorothy Banzhaf officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date. Visitation: 2 to 5 P.M. Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established.

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