OBITUARIES

Clarence Van Amerongen

Clarence Van Amerongen

Nov 4, 2014

Clarence Van Amerongen, 91, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Tuesday, November 4, 2014, at the Klein Center in West Burlington, IA. Visitation will be held from 12:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 7th at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 that evening. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m....

Paul E. Gingerich

Paul E. Gingerich

Nov 2, 2014

Paul Edward Gingerich was born May 5, 1916, in Versailles, Missouri the son of Amos and Nannie (Yoder) Gingerich. He graduated from Hesston High School in 1936 and then attended Hesston College. On May 22, 1940 he was united in marriage to Vesta Troyer in Hesston, Kansas. They moved to Iowa where he farmed in Iowa and Johnson counties for...

Leighton Gail Horning

Leighton Gail Horning

Oct 30, 2014

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John Roland Baker

John Roland Baker

Oct 30, 2014

John Roland Baker was born July 10, 1926, in Detroit, Michigan. The son of John Nelson and Marie (Roland) Baker. He graduated from high school and attended Eastern Michigan University. John was united in marriage to Joan Deiss on June 28, 1947 in Michigan. He enjoyed golfing, tennis and spending time with family. John passed away Thursday, October 30, 2014...

Mark Edward Von Ahsen

Mark Edward Von Ahsen

Oct 26, 2014

Mark Edward Von Ahsen was born July 16, 1955 in Williamsburg, Iowa. The son of Loren and Phyllis (Royal) Von Ahsen. He graduated from Williamsburg High School. Mark was an over the road truck driver. Mark passed away Sunday, October 26, 2014 in Apache Junction, AZ. He is survived by two daughter: Tammie Von Ahsen of Groves, TX and Ernie...

Ronald Dale Perin

Ronald Dale Perin

Oct 26, 2014

Parnell- Ronald "Grumpy" Dale Perin was born March 10, 1933 in Baxter, Iowa. The son of Arthur and Grace (Rankin) Perin. Ron was united in marriage to Mary Louise Sally on December 29, 1951, to this union they were blessed with two daughters, Cindi (Lucinda) and Jennifer. They later divorced. On March 17, 1979, Ron married Patricia Eckhoff. She died...

Anna Honts

Anna Honts

Oct 26, 2014

Anna D. Honts, 83, of Washington, IA, died Sunday, October 26, 2014, at Washington County Hospital. According to her wishes, Anna has been cremated. There will be no formal services. A memorial (Anna Honts Memorial) has been established in Anna's memory and can be mailed to or dropped off at New Attitude, 105 South Marion, Washington, IA, 52353. The Olson-Powell...

Paul Joseph Duello

Paul Joseph Duello

Oct 24, 2014

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Chad Allen Van Voltenburg

Chad Allen Van Voltenburg

Oct 24, 2014

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Mary Catherine Van Steenhuyse

Mary Catherine Van Steenhuyse

Oct 21, 2014

Williamsburg- Mary Catherine (Katie) Van Steenhuyse was born January 31, 1927 in Williamsburg, Iowa. The daughter of Dr. Paul H. And Alice Bernadine (Coady) Giblin. She graduated from Williamsburg High School and received her B.A. from Clarke College at Dubuque in 1948 with a major in English. Katie taught school at Vinton and Toledo from 1948-1951 and was a substitute...

Dale Swartzendruber

Dale Swartzendruber

Oct 21, 2014

Dr. Dale Swartzendruber was born July 6, 1925 near Parnell, Iowa, the son of Urie and Norma (Kinsinger) Swartzendruber. He earned his high school diploma by taking correspondence courses through the American School. From 1945-1946 he served in Civilian Public Service (CPS) in Montana and Nebraska. He attended Goshen College and later transferred to Iowa State University where he received...

Clement Dermody

Clement Dermody

Oct 19, 2014

Parnell- Clement Dermody was born June 18, 1916 near Williamsburg, Iowa. The son of Arthur and Mary Jane (Duffy) Dermody. He attended Parnell School. Clement was united in marriage to Blanche Marie O'Rourke on May 21, 1947 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Parnell. The couple lived in Williamsburg for a short time, then moved to their new home on...

Robert Kinney

Robert Kinney

Oct 18, 2014

Robert L. "Bob" Kinney, Sr., 90, formerly of Venice, FL, passed away on September 21, 2014 at the Atrium Village in Hills, IA. A memorial service will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Venice, FL with Father Cal Davis, officiant. A memorial has been established with Iowa City Hospice,...

Everley Eastep

Everley Eastep

Oct 15, 2014

Everley Eastep, 4 month old daughter of Michael Eastep and Mindy Arellano, died Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at her home following an extended illness. Arrangements are pending at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. .

Robert "Bob" McClure

Robert "Bob" McClure

Oct 13, 2014

Robert R. "Bob" McClure, 92, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Monday, October 13, 2014, at Arbor Court in Mt. Pleasant. IA. Visitation will begin at 12 noon on Thursday, October 16th, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. that evening. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, October...

Mary Ruplinger

Mary Ruplinger

Oct 10, 2014

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Blanche Miller

Blanche Miller

Oct 8, 2014

Blanche K. Miller was born April 15, 1920 near Hesston, Kansas, the daughter of Rudolph and Catherine (King) Blosser. On February 2, 1941 she was united in marriage to Alton B. Miller in Hesston. They moved to Iowa after their marriage and made their home in the Kinross, Wellman and Kalona communities. Blanche was a member of the Salem Mennonite...

Donald L. "Tony" Schroeder

Donald L. "Tony" Schroeder

Oct 8, 2014

Donald L. "Tony" Schroeder, 89, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away, Wednesday, October 8, 2014, at Parkview Home in Wayland, IA. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, October 13, 2014, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel with Pastor Deb Savage officiating. Interment will be in Forest Home Cemetery. A memorial has been established to Hospice Compassus...

Willis R. Miller

Willis R. Miller

Oct 8, 2014

Willis R. Miller was born December 13, 1926 in Millersburg, Ohio, the son of Calvin and Emma (Weaver) Miller. He has lived in the Wellman community since 1949. On December 28, 1950 he was united in marriage to Lois Steckly at the Wellman Mennonite Church. Willis farmed and drove truck until retiring in 1993, he then drove school bus for...

Virginia "Peggy" Abraham

Virginia "Peggy" Abraham

Oct 8, 2014

Virginia "Peggy" E. Abraham, 102, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Wednesday, October 08, 2014 at Park Place Elder Living. Per her request, her body has been cremated, and no services are planned. The Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel assisted with the arrangements. The daughter of Lloyd and Bessie (Scarborough) Wright, Virginia Elizabeth was born on June 17, 1912 in Mt. Pleasant,...