OBITUARIES

Eugene L. Mills

Eugene L. Mills

May 29, 2016

Eugene L. "Gene" Mills, 88, of Burlington, IA, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016, at the Burlington Care Center in Burlington, IA.Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Friday, June 3, 2016, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. that evening. Following visitation cremation will be accorded. Graveside services will be held...

Shirley Rae Banes

Shirley Rae Banes

May 28, 2016

Williamsburg- Shirley Rae Banes was born June 7, 1935 in North English, Iowa, the daughter of Kindred Karl and Ada Evelyn (Zillmer) Evers. She graduated from North English High School in 1952. On November 2, 1952 she was united in marriage to Larry Keith Banes at the Little Brown Church, Nashua, Iowa. Shirley worked at Proctor & Gamble, Evans Photography...

Dale Maurice Wolfe

Dale Maurice Wolfe

May 20, 2016

North English- Dale Maurice Wolfe was born February 11, 1923 in Harper, Iowa, the son of Carl Challnor & Grace Dora (Crooks) Wolfe. He was united in marriage to Norma Laurene Hermanstorfer on January 1, 1947 in Sigourney, Iowa. Dale drove truck, worked for the natural gas pipeline in Texas for 14 years and farmed from 1961 until retiring in...

Basil Rose

Basil Rose

May 18, 2016

Basil Rose, 96, of Lecanto, Florida, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Wednesday, May 18, 2016, in Florida. A visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will receive friends. A funeral service will immediately follow beginning at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be in Forest Home Cemetery. A...

Jeffrey Dean Wade

Jeffrey Dean Wade

May 16, 2016

Williamsburg-Jeffrey Dean Wade was born June 22, 1976 in Marengo, Iowa, the son of John and Deanna (Eggert) Wade. He graduated from Williamsburg Community High School in 1995. In his youth he was active in 4-H and Boy Scouts. He has worked at Pizza Haus, Kind Care, Tanger Mall and the University of Iowa as a Dorm custodian. Jeff enjoyed...

Frances Mae Littrel

Frances Mae Littrel

May 16, 2016

Frances Mae Littrel was born May 6, 1925 in North English, Iowa the daughter of William Henry & Hattie Mae (Morrison) Wilkerson. She graduated from North English High School in 1942. On May 28, 1943 Frances was united in marriage to Lester Lamont Littrel in Manchester, TN. Together they lived in the North English Community and owned & operated the...

Ray Stanley Chambers

Ray Stanley Chambers

May 16, 2016

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Jeannette Black

Jeannette Black

May 15, 2016

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Kenneth William Hatch

Kenneth William Hatch

May 14, 2016

Kenneth W. Hatch, 94, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Arbor Court in Mt. Pleasant.Open visitation will be held from 12 noon until 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, May 19, 2016, at the First United Methodist Church, with Rev. Deborah Stowers...

John "Jack" Hawks

John "Jack" Hawks

May 14, 2016

John R. "Jack" Hawks, 84, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016, at the Henry County Health Center Emergency Room. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. A funeral mass will follow at 10:00 a.m. at the church with the Rev. Joseph Phung,...

Reithel L. Rice

Reithel L. Rice

May 11, 2016

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Myna Ione Gibbens

Myna Ione Gibbens

May 11, 2016

Myna Ione Hughes Gibbens, age 88, of Madison, WI, died Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at Meriter Hospital in Madison, after an illness of two months. Born to Russell Santford Hughes and Lois Edna (Allen) Hughes on February 7, 1928, she grew up in Wayne, Decatur, and Ringgold counties in southern Iowa, and graduated from high school in Kellerton. She received...

Dennis "Butch" Ellis

Dennis "Butch" Ellis

May 11, 2016

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Helen L. Pollack

Helen L. Pollack

May 9, 2016

Helen Pollack, 91, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016, at Pleasant Manor Care Center. A private inurnment will be held at the Resurrection Cemetery in Justice, IL. The Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel assisted the family with the arrangements. On-line condolences may be directed to www.olsonpowell.com Born May 6, 1925 in Chicago, IL, Helen Leona Pollack, was...

Harold Dean Greenlee

Harold Dean Greenlee

May 7, 2016

South English- Harold Dean Greenlee was born September 14, 1924 near North English, Iowa, the son of Lecil Ray and Naoma Fern (Moore) Greenlee. He serviced in the United States Army during WWII, serving in Germany and Japan. After being honorably discharged he returned to farm with his father near South English. On September 23, 1956 Harold was united in...

Robert Reid

Robert Reid

May 6, 2016

Robert Reid, 87, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Friday, May 06, 2016, at Park Place Elder Care. Visitation will begin on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 after 1:00 p.m. at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Memorial Chapel, with the Rev. Trey Hegar officiating. Burial will be on Wednesday,...

Helen Jennings

Helen Jennings

May 5, 2016

North English- Helen Louise Jennings was born March 14, 1921 in South English, the daughter of John M & Alice (Noffsinger) Grove. She was united in marriage to Hugh William Jennings, together they loved to travel to California and Kentucky. She enjoyed the California coast line, horse races, flowers and birds. Helen was a volunteer for Mercy Guild in Iowa...

Marlys Kay Stithem

Marlys Kay Stithem

May 3, 2016

South Amana- Marlys Kay Stithem was born August 12 1945 in Marengo, Iowa, the daughter of Arnold Melvin & Gladys A. (Heitshusen) Tschopp. She attended Immanuel Parochial School and graduated from Williamsburg High School. On February 16 1983 Marlys was united in marriage to Charles Keith Stithem in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was a member of St. Timothy Evangelical Lutheran...

Lloyd James Wiebold

Lloyd James Wiebold

May 2, 2016

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Delmar F. Beckler

Delmar F. Beckler

May 1, 2016

Delmar Beckler, 83, of the Noble community, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 1, 2016, at his home. A visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, 2016, at the Bethel Mennonite Church in Wayland, IA where the family will receive friends. A funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, May 6th, at the...