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Judith Jean Hunter

Judith Jean Hunter

Oct 29, 2023

 

SHELTON, WA-Judith Jean Hunter, age 82, of Shelton, Washington, died Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Alpine Way Retirement Center in Shelton, Washington.  Her life journey took her from Delta, Iowa, to the big city of Cedar Rapids. For many years, she lived there with husband, Ronald Hunter.  When Ron’s job, FMC, closed its doors, Ron and Judy moved first...

Terry Hite

Terry Hite

Oct 29, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT - Terry L. Hite, age 77, of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, lost her struggle with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) on Sunday, October 29th, 2023. She was with her husband at home as she met the Lord. From Hebrews 11:1, “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”

Terry will be dearly missed by...

Marlene Ann Dawson

Marlene Ann Dawson

Oct 28, 2023

 

Williamsburg-Marlene Ann Shannahan Dawson, 87, died October 28, 2023, at the Highland Ridge Care Center in Williamsburg with her family by her side at the age of 87 years.

 Marlene was born November 6, 1935, in Williamsburg, the daughter of John J. and Ethel Goodman Shannahan. She spent all of her childhood on the family’s York Township farm southeast...

Ruth Allene Palmer

Ruth Allene Palmer

Oct 28, 2023

 

Wellman- Ruth Allene Palmer was born December 17, 1930, in Farson, Iowa the daughter of Everett and Beulah (McFarling) Sterling.  Ruth started school in Farson and later moved to Fremont, lowa where she graduated from Fremont Schools as the valedictorian of her class. She was a very good student and loved to study and read. She never received any...

Darlene K. Holtkamp

Darlene K. Holtkamp

Oct 26, 2023

 

 

     Darlene Kathryn Holtkamp, 90, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at home with loving family.  Born February 28, 1933, in Nebraska, she was daughter of Eldo and Rosetta Chalupsky Hasley.  On September 6, 1951, she married Douglas Wear.  He died February 12, 1981.  She married Arthur Holtkamp on February 22, 1985. He...

Bevaline Mae Lown

Bevaline Mae Lown

Oct 18, 2023

 

North English- Bevaline Mae Lown was born June 28, 1930 in Blue Earth, Minnesota, the daughter of Cecil & Nellie (Parsons) Stewart. She lived in Minnesota for the first four years of her life until moving to North English where she graduated from North English High School in 1947. On February 12, 1949, Bev was united in marriage to...

Gary Dean Kline

Gary Dean Kline

Oct 16, 2023

 

Williamsburg-Gary Dean Kline was born June 26, 1963, in Macomb, Illinois, the son of Robert and Mary (Schall) Kline. He graduated from Macomb High School and then received his bachelor's degree from Western Illinois University and later a Masters in Economics as well.  Gary was united in marriage to Julie Ann Thing on September 10, 1988, in Springville, Iowa.  Gary...

Martin White

Martin White

Oct 15, 2023

Wellman- Martin Glenn White was born December 30, 1946, in Washington, Iowa, the son of Glen and Amy (Martin) White. He graduated with the first class of the Mid Prairie High School before attending Muscatine Collage. Martin joined the Army on November 21, 1968, where he severed two tours in the Vietnam War before being discharged November 13, 1974. Martin...

Billy D. Baxter

Billy D. Baxter

Oct 13, 2023

WINFIELD- Billy D. Baxter, age 70, of Winfield, died unexpectedly Friday, October 13, 2023, at Henry County Health Center.

Billy was born August 4, 1953, in Garden City, Kansas, the son of William Kemp and Izetta Pearl (Caudill) Baxter. Billy worked for McWhirter Chevrolet Buick and most recently Mount Pleasant Glass for more than 25 years. He enjoyed watching the...

Naomi Ellen Morrison

Naomi Ellen Morrison

Oct 12, 2023

 

 

North English- Naomi Ellen Morrison was born October 17, 1926 near North English, Iowa, the daughter of Otto Earl & Melinda Effie (Norman) Lockridge. She graduated from Millersburg High School in 1942. On August 12, 1945, Naomi was united in marriage to Warren Morrison in the White Pigeon Community. They lived in North English and Iowa City from...

Kody Barton

Kody Barton

Oct 9, 2023

 

MOUNT PLEASANT- Kody Barton, 32, of Burlington, formerly of Mount Pleasant, died Monday, October 9, 2023, at his home.

Kody was born July 4, 1991, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, the son of Kevin and Gina (Luko) Barton. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 2010. He worked various jobs with Hope Haven. Kody enjoyed anything to do with...

Joshua Pappas

Joshua Pappas

Oct 4, 2023

 

KEOTA-Joshua Jeffrey Pappas, age 42,  of Keota, Iowa passed away Wednesday October 4, 2023 in his home.    Joshua was born and raised in Mason City, Iowa and graduated from Mason City High School in 1999.  He then attended Southeastern Community College, where he met the love of his life, Allison Hill.  They were married on July 16, 2008...

Dale Engel

Dale Engel

Oct 3, 2023

Kalona- Dale Allen Engel was born March 21, 1943, in Friend, Nebraska, the son of Wes and Irene (Gibson) Engel.  He graduated from Friend High School 1961. He was honored as a football all-state end in the state of Nebraska. After high school Dale graduated Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln Nebraska 1965. Dale then graduated Palmer College of Chiropractic 1969,...

Emma Shetler

Emma Shetler

Oct 3, 2023

 

Emma Mast Shetler was born November 5, 1928, in rural Kalona, IA, the daughter of Abraham and Sarah (Schrock) Mast. She died on October 3 in her home in Kalona due to complications from a fall she sustained in August.    Emma attended Middleburg School and studied at Johnstown Bible School near Holsopple, PA. She was married to Harley...

Barbara Jean Foubert

Barbara Jean Foubert

Oct 2, 2023

 

 North English- Barbara Jean Foubert was born September 26, 1940, at the family home, near Sigourney, Iowa, the daughter of Raymond and Helen (Lemon) Prather. She graduated from Sigourney High School in 1959. On May 31, 1959, Barbara was united in marriage to Harold W Foubert, south of Sigourney at the Prather home. They have lived in the North...

Dan Hedlund

Dan Hedlund

Sep 29, 2023

 

HEDRICK-Dan Dwaine “Moose” Hedlund, age 71, of Hedrick, died Friday, September 29, 2023, at his home.    Dan was born October 1, 1951, in Ottumwa, to Ross and Mildred (Phillips) Hedlund and graduated from Hedrick High School.  He was a self-taught steel guitar player, playing in many bands and traveling throughout the Midwest playing with various artists.  In addition...

Vicky Mehaffy

Vicky Mehaffy

Sep 29, 2023

  MOUNT PLEASANT - Vicky Mehaffy, 68, of Mount Pleasant, died Friday, September 29, 2023, at Savannah Heights in Mount Pleasant.

Vicky was born April 16, 1955, in Oakland, California, the daughter of Rodney and Darlene (Alter) Mehaffy. The Mehaffy family moved to Mount Pleasant when Vicky was young. She attended Lincoln Elementary and Hope Haven. Vicky enjoyed playing cards,...

John "Jack" Tiernan

John "Jack" Tiernan

Sep 29, 2023

 

Williamsburg-John “Jack” D. Tiernan was born February 15, 1931, on a farm 3 miles west of Parnell.  The son of Clarence and Mildred (Mason) Tiernan.  He graduated from Parnell High School in 1949.  Jack enlisted in the United States Army in July of 1949, serving 20 years.  Jack was united in marriage to Barbara Anne Morton on November 1,...

James D Wilson

James D Wilson

Sep 27, 2023

 

Wellman- James D. Wilson was born November 11, 1947, in Macon County, Missouri, the son of Everett and Wanda (McFarland) Wilson. James graduated from high school before joining the Army in 1970. James worked at Oral B for 27 years before retiring. He was united in marriage to Carol on August 23,1991. James enjoyed watching Walker Texas Rangers and...

Mary Ann McCormick

Mary Ann McCormick

Sep 26, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT- Mary Ann McCormick, 95, of Mount Pleasant, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Addington Place in Mount Pleasant. 

Mary Ann Catherine McKeever McCormick was born September 8, 1928, in Fort Madison, Iowa, the daughter of Oscar Patrick McKeever and Dorothy Ann Muerhoff McKeever. She married Miles “Gene” McCormick of Mount Pleasant, on November 24, 1956, at Sacred Heart...

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