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Barbara Greiner

Barbara Greiner

Jun 27, 2021

KEOTA-Barbara Lou Ann Greiner, age 78, of Keota, died Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Keokuk County Health Center in Sigourney. Barbara was born December 3, 1942, in Iowa City, to Robert and Agnes (Solnar) Irving and graduated from Regina High School. On August 21, 1965, she married Kenneth Greiner at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Iowa City. The couple...

Linda Cox

Linda Cox

Jun 26, 2021

Kalona- Linda Cox was born August 27, 1943, in Columbus Junction. The daughter of Stephen and Ruth (Kelly) Woodruff. Linda owned the Weathervane Antique Shop in Kalona. On June 7,1958 she was united in marriage to Larry Cox Sr. They lived all over the US and lived in the Kalona area for 28 years. She enjoyed spending time with family,...

Charles Swantz

Charles Swantz

Jun 20, 2021

Kalona- Charles E. Swantz was born October 23, 1935 in rural Kalona, Iowa. The son of Emmet and Anna (Helmuth) Swantz. He worked for P&G and also worked for Yoder Brothers, Lyle Yoder and was a milk truck driver. On October 23, 1956 Charles was united in marriage to Lorena Brenneman at the Fairview Mennonite Church near Kalona. They moved...

Virgil L. Lair

Virgil L. Lair

Jun 19, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT - Virgil Lair, 89, of Mount Pleasant died Saturday, June 19, 2021. There will be no visitation or service. The Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel is caring for Virgil and his family.

Linda S. Fear

Linda S. Fear

Jun 18, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT - Linda Sue Fear, 62 of Mount Pleasant passed away Friday, June 18, 2021, at her home following a courageous battle with lung cancer. Linda was born February 22, 1959, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, the daughter of Earnest and Martha (Bates) Bright. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1977 and attended Indian Hills Community College. Linda...

Loretta E Schlesselman

Loretta E Schlesselman

Jun 8, 2021

Williamsburg-Loretta Emma Anna Schlesselman was born December 12, 1930 at home near South Amana, Iowa. The daughter of Christian and Sophie (Baack) Folkmann. She attended Lutheran School in Conroy. Loretta was united in marriage to Dale Donald Schlesselman on March 23, 1951 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids. The couple lived in Fort Benning, Georgia for 1 ½...

Mary Bird

Mary Bird

Jun 7, 2021

HAYESVILLE-Mary Bird, age 67, of Hayesville, died Monday, June 7, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her family. Mary was born June 22, 1953, in Sigourney, to Stanley and Dorothy (Roberts) Peiffer and graduated from Sigourney High School in 1971. On June 25, 1971, she married Larry Bird at the Hayesville Community Church. The couple lived in Rose Hill for...

Richard "Dutch" Chaney

Richard "Dutch" Chaney

Jun 6, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT- Richard M. "Dutch" Chaney, 90, of Mount Pleasant, died Sunday, June 6, 2021 at University of Iowa Hospital. Dutch was born on April 12, 1931 in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, the son of Horace and Georgie (Martin) Chaney. He was a lifelong resident of Mount Pleasant and graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1950. On March 17, 1954...

Lores Dorothy Schultz

Lores Dorothy Schultz

Jun 4, 2021

Williamsburg- Lores Dorothy Schultz was born January 1, 1929 at Miller Hospital in Williamsburg, Iowa, the daughter of Henry and Rosa (Hopp) Kleinmeyer. She attended Immanuel Lutheran School and was confirmed May 28th 1944 by Pastor Brewer. On August 24, 1951 Lores was united in marriage to Norman Lee Schultz at the Immanuel Lutheran Parsonage near Williamsburg. She worked as...

Larry D Frost

Larry D Frost

Jun 1, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT - Larry Dean Frost, 84, of Mt. Pleasant, died Tuesday, June 1, 2021 after a brief illness. Born December 18, 1936 in Knoxville, Iowa, he was the son of Cecil W. and Juanita (Lomax) Frost. Larry served two years in the Army during the Berlin Crisis. While in the service he received the Good Conduct Award. After returning...

Marvin Francis Gent

Marvin Francis Gent

Jun 1, 2021

Williamsburg-Marvin Francis Gent was born May 30, 1934, near Keota, Iowa. The son of Paul and Mary (Clarahan) Gent. He graduated from Kinross Consolidated High School in 1952 and attended diesel and heavy equipment training for 2 years. Marvin served in the United States Army from 1954-1956. Marvin was united in marriage to Karen Sue Blaylock on September 15, 1956...

Betty Becker

Betty Becker

May 24, 2021

Mt. Pleasant - Betty Becker, 85, of Mt. Pleasant, peacefully passed away Monday, May 24, 2021, at University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. Betty was born July 31, 1935, in Williamsburg, Iowa, the daughter of Herbert and Velva (Jones) Rusbult. She graduated from Williamsburg High School and from the University of Iowa with a degree in Vocal Music....

Linda McDowell

Linda McDowell

May 22, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT - On May 22, 2021 Linda McDowell entered her eternal home with peace, grace and dignity after a long battle with cancer. Linda was born October 14, 1947 in Burlington, Iowa to Merle and Louise (Mason) Smith. Linda met her soulmate Ronald "Jake" McDowell in 1986 and they were united in marriage on February 11, 1995. Linda was...

Nona Roe

Nona Roe

May 20, 2021

Mt. Pleasant- Nona Seberg Roe, 103, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2021, at her home at Sunnybrook Assisted Living. Born, May 8, 1918, in Noble, IA, Nona was the daughter of Omer L. and Mary (Widmer) Seberg. She grew up on a farm west of Swedesburg and was a 1936 graduate of Olds High School. She received her bachelor's degree...

Edward Levern Martin

Edward Levern Martin

May 17, 2021

North English- Edward Levern Martin was born April 10, 1935 in Green Township, Iowa County, Iowa, the son of Emerson Glen and Alta Rosemond (Singleton) Martin. He attended country school and Wellman High School. Ed enlisted in the US Army, joined the 82nd Airborne and was a paratrooper during the Korean Conflict. After serving his country he purchased a mail-order...

Loretta M. Bombei

Loretta M. Bombei

May 16, 2021

KEOTA-Loretta M. Bombei, age 92, of Keota, joined her family in heaven Sunday, May 16, 2021, at the Keota Health Care Center. Loretta was born October 20, 1928, in Keokuk County, Iowa, to Nick and Josephine (Bohrofen) Heisdorffer and attended country school. On September 14, 1957, she married Herbert Bombei at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in rural Harper....

Dorothy Neil

Dorothy Neil

May 16, 2021

Dorothy Neil, 89, formerly of Swedesburg, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Solon Care Center in Solon. She was born January 16, 1932, in Henry County Iowa, the daughter of Andrew and Georgiana (Page) Canby. She graduated from Olds High School in 1949, and attended Iowa State University. Dorothy was united in marriage to Edward Neil on September 24,...

Dennis Richard Shalla

Dennis Richard Shalla

May 14, 2021

Dennis Richard Shalla, 68, died May 14th just as corn was peeking through the soil and little calves dotted the hillsides along the IWV. He was born in Washington, IA, the son of Richard and Virginia (Donaldson) Shalla. He grew up on the family farm near Richmond, the carefree Lake Woebegon of his youth. He attended Holy Trinity Parochial School...

Janet M. Richardson

Janet M. Richardson

May 10, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT - Janet Marie Corry Richardson, 90, of Mount Pleasant passed away Monday, May 10, 2021, at Park Place Elder Living where she was a resident for many years. She was born October 6, 1930, in Hillsboro, Iowa, to Frank M Corry, Jr and Zenetta Storm Corry. She graduated from Keosauqua High School. On May 28, 1948, Janet was...

Floyd M Hopkins

Floyd M Hopkins

May 9, 2021

North English- Floyd Michael Hopkins was born March 29, 1963 in Clinton, Iowa, the son of Lyle and Ramona Pauline (Dahler) Hopkins. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1981. Floyd was united in marriage to Lori Ann Flanegan on December 31, 1986 in Iowa City. He worked as a carpenter for Jim Riess Construction for many years. Floyd attended...

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