OBITUARIES

Jean Wells Shook

Jean Wells Shook

Sep 1, 2015

Jean Wells Shook, age 87, of Mt. Pleasant, IA died on Tuesday, September 01, 2015 at Park Place Elder Living. A visitation will be held Saturday, September 12, 2015 from 2-4 p.m. at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will receive friends. A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 13th at the First...

Virginia Marie Roth

Virginia Marie Roth

Sep 1, 2015

Virginia Marie Roth was born January 8, 1923 in rural Parnell, Iowa, the daughter of Ervin "Roy" and Mary " Mamie" (Yoder) Rensberger. She attended Greene Center School. On August 10, 1947 she was united in marriage to Merton Roth at the West Union Mennonite Church. They lived in rural Wellman for many years where she was a homemaker. She...

Edith May Murphy

Edith May Murphy

Aug 31, 2015

Edith "Edie" Murphy, 97, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, IA passed away Monday, August 31, 2015 at LaVerna Village in Savannah, MO. The family will greet friends beginning at 9 a.m., on Thursday, September 3, 2015, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, 709 E. Mapleleaf Drive. A funeral service will begin at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Jim Hughes officiating. Interment will be...

Brian Durst

Brian Durst

Aug 29, 2015

WELLMAN-Brian Richard Durst, was born October 21, 1968, in Iowa City, Iowa the son of Richard and Bonnie (Hutton) Durst and graduated from Keota High School in 1987. He was in the National Guard and Army Reserves. Brian did his basic training in Ft. Loenard Wood, Missouri and his Army medic training at Ft. Sam Houston where he graduated in...

Karen Ann Evans

Karen Ann Evans

Aug 29, 2015

Williamsburg-Karen Ann Evans was born December 18, 1946 in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of Lawrence and Doris (Jegglie) Guglielmetti. She graduated from East High School in Rockford. Karen was united in marriage to Charles Gerald Evans in Rockford. To this union they were blessed with two sons. They later divorced. Karen lived in Rockford from 1946 to 1975 when she...

Ralph Henry Johnson

Ralph Henry Johnson

Aug 28, 2015

Ralph H. Johnson, 90, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Friday, August 28, 2015, at Arbor Court. A visitation will be held from noon-7 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2015, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. that evening. A funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 4th at the...

Geng Baccam

Geng Baccam

Aug 28, 2015

Geng Baccam, 82, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Friday, August 28, 2015 in Smyrna, TN. Friends may call Friday, September 4, 2015 from 1-7 p.m., and the family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. that evening, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. A funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 5th at Calvary Baptist Church with...

Elray Eugene Hoylman

Elray Eugene Hoylman

Aug 26, 2015

Elray Eugene Hoylman died peacefully in his home with his family by his side on August 26, 2015 in North English, Iowa at the age of 84 years. Elray is survived by his wife, of 61 years, Iva Marie Miller Hoylman, children, James Hoylman (Janice Hepker) of Webster Iowa, Beth Henning (Donald) of Chelsea, Iowa, William Hoylman (Cindy Herman) of...

Marjorie M Van Dee

Marjorie M Van Dee

Aug 25, 2015

Marjorie M. Van Dee, was born July 14, 1918 in Deep River, Iowa, the daughter of Marion & Matilda (Churkey) Furney. On January 28, 1936, she was united in marriage to Charles W. Van Dee at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, North English. Marjorie worked at Landmark for over 26 years. She was a life long resident of Iowa County. Marjorie...

Roy McDowell

Roy McDowell

Aug 25, 2015

Coralville, formerly of Marengo- Roy Leon McDowell Jr. Was born September 6, 1955 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Roy L. & Velma Elaine (Schaffner) McDowell. He graduated from Marengo High School in 1975. Roy lived in Marengo and Williamsburg most of his life before moving to the Iowa City area. Roy enjoyed watching movies and wrestling, listening to...

Frankie Jo Moennich

Frankie Jo Moennich

Aug 25, 2015

Williamsburg- Frankie Jo Moennich was born October 30, 1946, in Russellville, Arkansas, the daughter of Frank and Norma (Teal) Yeager. She graduated from West Liberty High School. Frankie was united in marriage to Milferd D. Moennich on August 2, 1968 at St. John Lutheran Church near Homestead, Iowa. She was employed at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for...

Nadine Mason

Nadine Mason

Aug 24, 2015

Obituary will be available soon.

Luella Davis

Luella Davis

Aug 19, 2015

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Maureen Michaela Mims

Maureen Michaela Mims

Aug 17, 2015

NORTH ENGLISH-Maureen Mims, age 47, of rural North English, died of natural causes Monday, August 17, 2015, at her home. Maureen was born August 31, 1967, in Iowa City, to Thomas and Barbara (Schwieters) Hussey. She graduated from Iowa City West High School, received her nursing certificate from Kirkwood Community College and earned her BSN from the University of Iowa....

Edna Faltinson

Edna Faltinson

Aug 15, 2015

Edna Castek Faltinson was born January 26, 1921, on the Castek family farm near Swisher, Iowa, the daughter of Aldrich B. and Sylvia E. (Cuhel) Castek. She graduated from the Swisher Consolidated Schools and Roosevelt High School in Cedar Rapids and received a secretarial degree from Cedar Rapids Business College. She worked at Russell Guides and Collins Radio before moving...

Doris Evetta Von Ahsen

Doris Evetta Von Ahsen

Aug 11, 2015

Williamsburg- Doris Evetta Von Ahsen, was born September 4, 1922 in Troy Township, Iowa County, Iowa. She was the daughter of Roy & Emily Marie (Faas) Collingwood. She was confirmed June 6, 1936 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Millersburg and was a 1941 graduate of Williamsburg High School. On September 4, 1941 Doris was united in marriage to Wilferd Henry Von...

Warren Yoder

Warren Yoder

Aug 9, 2015

Wellman- Warren B. Yoder was born September 15, 1951 in Washington, Iowa the son of Ernest M. and Velma (Swartzendruber) Yoder. Warren graduated from the Mid Prairie High School in 1970 .He was a carpenter and independent contractor. Warren lived in Ankeny until moving back to the Wellman area in 2012. He enjoyed spending time with family and socializing. Warren...

Mary L. Biwer

Mary L. Biwer

Aug 4, 2015

North English- Mary Lauretta Biwer, was born September 9, 1926, near Millersburg, Iowa, the daughter of Harlen & Effie (Grimm) McGuire. She graduated from Millersburg High School. On October 16, 1968, Mary was united in marriage to Joe Biwer in Mason City, Iowa. She enjoyed reading, watching pro wrestling, being outdoors and loved her dogs. Mary died on Tuesday, August...

Gwendolyn Luers

Gwendolyn Luers

Aug 3, 2015

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Marion W. Conner

Marion W. Conner

Aug 2, 2015

Marion Conner, age 80, was born on September 27, 1934, in Iowa City, Iowa, and passed away on August 2, 2015, in a car accident near Millersburg on his way home from a weekend of camping and fishing. Marion enjoyed spending time with family, socializing, hunting, camping and fishing as well as building, remodeling and repairing homes. He attended Millersburg...