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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...

Sandra Clawson-Gilmore

Sandra Clawson-Gilmore

Sep 26, 2023

 

NORTH ENGLISH-Sandra Sue Clawson-Gilmore, age 83, of North English, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Manor House Care Center in Sigourney.    Sandra was born July 18, 1940, in Sigourney, to Glenn and Dorothy (Bailey) Finch and graduated from Sigourney High School in 1958.  On February 7, 1959, she married Billie Joe Clawson in Sigourney.  Sandra worked in the...

Lucille E. Swartzendruber

Lucille E. Swartzendruber

Sep 24, 2023

 

WAYLAND - Lucille Elizabeth (Roth) Swartzendruber was born on May 25, 1929 in the family home near Wayland, Iowa and died on September 24, 2023 at Schowalter Villa, Hesston, Kansas. Lucille was the 9th child of Ben R. and Mary Roth. She attended the country school located in the Roth neighborhood, known as Douglas and from there, graduated from...

Brittany Syndergaard

Brittany Syndergaard

Sep 24, 2023

 

TIFFIN-Brittany Rae Syndergaard, age 32, of Tiffin, formerly of Keota, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at her home in Tiffin.    Brittany was born January 1, 1991, in Iowa City, the daughter of Kelly Mousel.  She graduated from Keota High School in 2009 and Capri College of Cosmetology.  On June 16, 2018, she...

Gary Jack Winegarden

Gary Jack Winegarden

Sep 20, 2023

 

Webster- Gary Jack Winegarden was born March 8, 1946, in Sigourney, Iowa the son of Vernon Schilling & Susie Lucille (Hudson) Winegarden. He graduated from English Valleys High School in 1964 and later attended art school. On March 8, 1971, Jack was united in marriage to Pamela K Pfannebecker at the Keswick Methodist Church. Together with their son Damon,...

Nancy Simpson

Nancy Simpson

Sep 17, 2023

 

Wellman- Nancy Simpson was born Tuesday, July, 24, 1951 in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Leland H. And Leta I. (Holeton) Aggson. Nancy graduated from English Valley High School with the class of 1970. She worked at Caseys gas station for 21 years making donuts. Nancy was blessed with two daughters Stacy and Alyssa. She lived in the...

Donald L. McCormick Sr.

Donald L. McCormick Sr.

Sep 14, 2023

 

Wellman-Donald Loyd McCormick was born 30 July 1931 in Utleyville, Colorado. The son of Raymond Loyd McCormick and Kate Fern (Hedgecoke) McCormick. Don worked for the Dept. of Motor Vehicles in Los Angeles for 16 years. Don married Mary Louise Bower on 8 Nov 1958 in South Gate, CA. He was sent to co-pastor a church in Edmonton, AB...

Carolyn Millice

Carolyn Millice

Sep 14, 2023

Wellman- Carolyn Cozette (Wirtz) Millice was born March 9, 1939, in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of  Dr. R.W. and Pauline (Parry) Wirtz. Carolyn graduated from Mid-Prairie High School in 1958, following graduation Carolyn married her high school sweetheart James Dennis Millice on October 15, 1961, in Washington, Iowa. She attended Paris Beauty School in Cedar Rapids. Carolyn was a...

Don Bermel

Don Bermel

Sep 12, 2023

 

KEOTA-Donald F. Bermel, age 84, of Keota, died suddenly Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at his home.    Don was born May 16, 1939, in Washington, Iowa, the son of Lawrence and Edith (Smith) Bermel.  He graduated from Keota High School and attended the University of Iowa for one year.  On September 10, 1960, he married Margaret Hutchison in Mason...

Rose Louise Cheney

Rose Louise Cheney

Sep 10, 2023

 

Coralville- Rose Louise Cheney was born December 2, 1945, in Sigourney, Iowa. She was a daughter of Leonard William and Velma Louise (Campbell) Hubbell. She attended school at North English, Millersburg and graduated from Iowa Mennonite School near Kalona. On June 5, 1966, Rose was united in marriage to Larry Leroy Cheney at the North English Christian Church. They...

Joyce Denslow

Joyce Denslow

Sep 8, 2023

 

Joyce (Miller) Denslow passed away peacefully on September 8, 2023, at the age of 92.  She was born Mildred Joyce Miller in North English on August 10, 1931 to Lawrence and Elizabeth (Kimmel) Miller, joining her two older siblings, Larry and Betty. She had many far-flung adventures in her life, but always cherished growing up in a small Iowa...

Gordon K. Miller

Gordon K. Miller

Sep 8, 2023

 

Kalona-Gordon K. Miller was born November 30, 1937, in rural Johnson, County, Iowa.  The son of Emery B. and Mary Edna (Shetler) Miller.  Gordon was united in marriage to Iva Virginia Overholt on June 17, 1961 in Hartville, Ohio.  He was a life long farmer, he also raised German Shepherd Dogs, and drove for the Amish.  Gordon accepted Christ...

Xen Stoner

Xen Stoner

Sep 7, 2023

 

 

Mr. Xen A. Stoner, 95, formerly of Keota, Iowa, and Bemidji, Minnesota, peacefully passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Phoenix, Arizona. Xen leaves behind his wife of 19 years, Mary Marlene “Mimi” Stoutner, along with step children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, in addition to nieces, nephews, cousins, and scores of friends.

Xen was born in What Cheer,...

Marlene Joyce Meade

Marlene Joyce Meade

Sep 1, 2023

Marlene Joyce Meade, 91, of Williamsburg passed away at Compass Memorial Hospital on September 1, 2023.   She was under hospice care and surrounded by loved ones. 

Born November 2, 1931 to Ralph and Grayce Wagner, she was the eldest of 9 children.  She graduated from Oxford High School and after meeting her lifelong partner Vernon Meade at a dance, they...

Anna Lee Brown

Anna Lee Brown

Aug 31, 2023

 

MOUNT PLEASANT – Anna Lee Brown, 88, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, at her home in Mount Pleasant.

Anna was born January 13, 1935, in Port Huron, MI, the daughter of Leo and Madeline (Pemberton) Carnahan. She grew up in Michigan and moved to New London in 1951. Anna was united in marriage to Donald Brown on June...

Jack Lee Dillon

Jack Lee Dillon

Aug 30, 2023

 

Wellman-Jack Lee Dillon was born February 26, 1936 in Washington, Iowa.  The son of Marion and Wilma (Ellis) Dillon. His early years were spent on the farm south of Wellman then moved to a farm Northwest of Keota.  He graduated from Keota High School, attended 2 years of college through different schools and the Community College of the Air...

Edna E. Stangland

Edna E. Stangland

Aug 24, 2023

Williamsburg-Edna Esther Stangland moved to heaven on Thursday, August 24, 2023 from Bickford of Marion Assisted Living at the age of 94 years.

Edna was born May 26, 1929, in York Township, Iowa County, Iowa, the daughter of Otto Adolph Dietrich Doehrmann and Anna Louise (Glandorf) Doehrmann. She attended Immanuel Parochial School. Edna was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church June...

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