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Mary Ann Smith

Mary Ann Smith

Jun 11, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT- Mary Ann Hoover Smith, 67, of Mount Pleasant died Sunday, June 11, 2023, at her home.

Mary Ann was born July 8, 1955, in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of Walter and Connie (DeWitt) Hoover. She was a member of the Mount Pleasant High School graduating class of 1973. She continued her education at a travel agent school in...

Calvin Maddy

Calvin Maddy

Jun 9, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT - Calvin Maddy, 74, of Mount Pleasant, died Friday, June 9, 2023, at his home.

Calvin was born August 22, 1948, in Albia, Iowa, the son of Stanley and Eva (Allison) Maddy. He graduated from high school in Sheridan, Wyoming. On October 23, 1968, Calvin was united in marriage to Connie Fjeld in Mankato, Minnesota. They later divorced...

Cindy Houston

Cindy Houston

Jun 5, 2023

SALEM-Cynthia “Cindy” Houston, 72, of Salem, died unexpectedly Monday, June 5, 2023, at the Henry County Health Center.

Cindy was born February 26, 1951, in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of Wilbur and Ruby “Arlene” (Rees) Swan. She graduated from Winfield-Mount Union High School in 1969, and went on to attend the Medical Assistant program at Southeastern Community College. Cindy married...

Marsha Luhman

Marsha Luhman

Jun 4, 2023

 

Marsha V. Luhman, 74, of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully June 4, 2023. She was born March 21, 1949, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to her parents, Lloyd Strausser and Phyllis (Goodman) Strausser. Marsha attended Rockford Business College, and eventually became a certified nurse assistance. She worked at a nursing home as a CNA for many years. Marsha was a...

Stephanie Myers

Stephanie Myers

Jun 4, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT – Stephanie Gertrude Myers, 75, died Sunday, June 4, 2023 at her home in Mount Pleasant.

Stephanie was born January 14, 1948, in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of Earl and Elizabeth (McGurr) Daggett, Sr. She graduated from high school and then served her country in the United States Marine Corp. Stephanie moved to Fort Madison in 1978, and...

Thomas Smith

Thomas Smith

Jun 2, 2023

Thomas Vance Smith, 75, of Sunrise, Florida passed away on June 2, 2023 in Sunrise.Visitation will be 11:00 to 12:00 on Thursday, June 15 at Powell Funeral Home, 116 W. BroadSt., North English, Iowa. Burial will follow at the North English Cemetery.

Thomas Vance Smith was born in North English, IA to Dean Smith and Blanche Thomas Smithon October 24,...

Erma Jane Ropp

Erma Jane Ropp

Jun 2, 2023

KALONA – Erma Jane Ropp, 91, of Kalona, died Friday, June 2, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.

Erma was born July 22, 1931, near Kalona, Iowa, the daughter of Chester and Catherine (Clingdanel) Kauffman. On November 25, 1948, Erma was united in marriage to Emil Howard Ropp. Emil & Erma were charter members of Kalona...

Shirley M Means

Shirley M Means

Jun 1, 2023

 

Parkville, Missouri- Shirley Means was born June 30, 1937 in Pocahontas, Tennessee, the daughter of Clyde & Dolly (Fortenbury) Cobb. She attended school in Pocahontas. She grew up in Tennessee and later moved to Kansas and Missouri. On October 13, 1972, Shirley was united in marriage to George Edward Means in Kansas City, MO. She did clerical work for...

Delmar Gene Senger

Delmar Gene Senger

May 31, 2023

 

Delmar “Del” Gene Senger, 91, of Olathe, KS passed peacefully into his Heavenly home on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.Delmar was born November 25, 1931 in Wellman, Iowa, to William P. and Sylvia (Coffman) Senger.  He graduated from Kinross High School in 1949.  He was a member of the basketball and baseball teams.  He attended McPherson College in McPherson, KS...

Florine M. Rowe

Florine M. Rowe

May 31, 2023

Williamsburg- Florine Martha Rowe was born October 26, 1934, in Williamsburg, Iowa, the daughter of Louis and Martha (Newkirk) Iburg.  Florine was united in marriage to Ernest “Gene” Rowe on December 5, 1952, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Williamsburg, Iowa. Florine has worked at Little Chicago, Burg Department Store and was a housekeeper for Holiday Inn for 35 years....

Kenneth "Skid" Lynn Rowe

Kenneth "Skid" Lynn Rowe

May 29, 2023

North English- Kenneth “Skid” Lynn Rowe was born January 21, 1948, near North English, Iowa, the son of Kenneth William & Marjorie Irene (Cheney) Rowe. He graduated from North English High School in 1967.  He served in the United States Navy from 1968 -1972. He worked at Amana Refrigeration, Solar Homes and was a custodian and bus driver for English...

Raymond Gent

Raymond Gent

May 27, 2023

  South English- Raymond Mathias Gent was born August 30, 1932, in Harper, Iowa, the son of Paul N & Mary (Clarahan) Gent. He graduated from Kinross High School in 1950. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. On June 22, 1955, Raymond was united in marriage to Donna Sorden in Kinross. They lived and farmed in...

Gene Glover

Gene Glover

May 27, 2023

SALEM - Kay “Gene” Glover, 80, of Salem, died Saturday, May 27, 2023, at his home.

Gene was born May 15, 1943, in Mount Pleasant, the son of Keith and Doris (Haines) Glover. He was the valedictorian and graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1961. He later attended Kirksville College and the Superior Auctioneer School.  On February 1, 1964,...

Dick E. Richards

Dick E. Richards

May 26, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT- Dick Richards, 88, of Mount Pleasant, died Friday, May 26, 2023, at Savannah Heights.

Dick was born September 23, 1934, in Fort Madison, the son of James and Mable (Ross) Richards. He attended Fort Madison High School. Dick proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. After he had concluded his service, he joined the...

Robert D. "Bob" Wide

Robert D. "Bob" Wide

May 26, 2023

KEOTA-Robert D. “Bob” Wide, age 80, of Keota, died Friday, May 26, 2023, at Washington County Hospital in Washington.

   Bob was born August 10, 1942, in Iowa City, to Leo and Florence (Noll) Wide.  He grew up in the Beacon area, moved to Keota in 8th grade and graduated from Keota High School in 1961.  On June 10, 1961,...

Ruth Ann Gorsh

Ruth Ann Gorsh

May 25, 2023

Ruth Ann (Faas) Gorsh of North English, age 84, passed away on May 25th, 2023, at the Compass Memorial hospice suite in Marengo following a battle with cancer. 

Ruth was born on September 19th, 1938, at her family home near Millersburg, the daughter of Floyd and Irene (Hinrichs) Faas. She was baptized on October 9th, 1938, at Trinity Lutheran Church,...

Allen R. Wagler

Allen R. Wagler

May 18, 2023

 

Kalona- Allen Richard Wagler was born December 3, 1928, in Trenton, Iowa, the son of Alfred and Josephine (Isch) Wagler.  He attended Trenton school.  Allen was united in marriage to Lucille Conrad on December 20, 1953 at Bethel Mennonite Church in Wayland, Iowa. He lived in Trenton, IA, Swedesburg, IA, Marcus, IA and Sigourney, IA before moving to Kalona...

Julie A. Garmoe

Julie A. Garmoe

May 17, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT- Julie Anne Garmoe, 65, of Mt Pleasant, died Wednesday May 17, 2023 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, IA.

Julie was born March 31, 1958, in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Ted and Arlene (Hoit) Scherer. She graduated from New London High School in 1976. On September 1, 1979, she married Michael Garmoe at...

Luann Jenkins

Luann Jenkins

May 16, 2023

Wellman- Luann Renee Kasper Jenkins was born January 21, 1962, in Des Moines Iowa, the daughter of Paul and Georgia (Morrissey) Kasper. Luann graduated from Newton Senior High School. In recent years Luann worked at A.C.T. in the Accommodations department.    Luann's love for her grandchildren was abundant. She loved gardening, canning, board games, puzzles and tie dying. Afternoons at...

James H. Strickler

James H. Strickler

May 12, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT – James H. “Jim” Strickler, 86, of Mount Pleasant, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at the Henry County Health Center in Mount Pleasant.

Jim was born January 5, 1937, in Cincinnati, Iowa, the son of Howard and Wilma (Green) Strickler. He graduated from Rockwell High School in 1955, and then attended Chicago Business Institute for two...

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