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Dan "Good Guy" Mertens

Dan "Good Guy" Mertens

Apr 9, 2021

Dan "Good Guy" Mertens, age 77, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at Sunnybrook Assisted Living in Mt. Pleasant. Dan was born September 3, 1943, in Mt. Pleasant, to Henry and Marguerite (Burns) Mertens. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1963 and attended St. Ambrose College. On June 1, 1973, he married Katie Mathes...

Robert Herman Glandorf

Robert Herman Glandorf

Apr 8, 2021

Homestead- After a long and happy life, and a heroic battle with cancer, Robert went to his heavenly home on April 8, 2021. He spent one last holiday with his family and was surrounded by his loving wife and children in his final hours. Robert never met a person he didn't like. He always had a smile on his face...

Terry "Rooster" Hagans

Terry "Rooster" Hagans

Apr 7, 2021

KEOTA-Terry Lynn Hagans, "Rooster," age 62, of Keota, passed Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at his home, with his wife by his side, following a sudden illness. Rooster was born February 19, 1959, in Fairfield, Iowa, the second son of Richard and Lynnette. He grew up in the Brighton area. He was considered a "Jack of all trades" and was ground...

William Roy Demus

William Roy Demus

Apr 7, 2021

William Roy Demus Jr. of Kalona Iowa passed April 7, 2021, just 9 days shy of his 98th birthday. He was born in Mexia, Texas on April 16, 1923 to William Roy Demus, Sr and Alvie (Moss)Demus, the third child and first son of 21 children. Son as he was called by his family, had a major role in helping...

Selena Barnes

Selena Barnes

Apr 5, 2021

Wellman- Selena Jean Barnes was born November 30, 1939 in Iowa City, IA. The daughter of Dorothy Adams and father Roy Gascho. She attended the Wellman High School, and lived in the Wellman area all her life. Selena worked at Parkview Manor for a number of years. On October 5, 1958 Selena was united in marriage to Dennis J. Barnes...

John "Jack" Holverson

John "Jack" Holverson

Apr 3, 2021

John "Jack" Holverson, 82, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021, at his home. Born June 19, 1938 in Illinois, Jack was the son of John O. and Rose (Dunn) Holverson. He graduated from Dakota High School in Dakota, IL, in 1956. Jack served in the U.S. Army following high school. He worked for John Deere in...

Jeffry Allen Albaugh

Jeffry Allen Albaugh

Apr 3, 2021

Williamsburg-Jeffry Allen Albaugh was born December 6,1958 in Cedar Rapids the son of Donald and Carol (Novak) Albaugh. In 1977, Jeff married Jaye Holton, and together they had a son, Dale. They later divorced. Jeff was then united in marriage to Minde Goodwin in Williamsburg. Together, they also have son, Joseph. They lived on a farm southwest of Williamsburg. Jeff...

Norma "Toots" Conrad

Norma "Toots" Conrad

Apr 2, 2021

KEOTA-Norma "Toots" Conrad, age 86, of Keota, died Friday, April 2, 2021, at the Keokuk County Health Center in Sigourney. Norma was born June 13, 1934, to Maurice and Eunice (Engel) Gowey and graduated from Brighton High School. On September 18, 1952, she married Dennis Conrad in Keota. The couple lived in Keota all their married lives. She had a...

Gerald  Friedrick  Maas

Gerald Friedrick Maas

Apr 2, 2021

Williamsburg- Gerald Friedrich Maas the son of Diedrich and Flora (Wolter) Maas, was born September 21, 1927 in rural Homestead. He attended St. John Lutheran School and Marengo High School. Gerald was united in marriage to Darlene Eunice Brockschink on August 15, 1954 at St. John Lutheran Church, Homestead. Gerald could visit with anyone because he had an insatiable curiosity....

William Russell "Rusty" Kuddes

William Russell "Rusty" Kuddes

Apr 2, 2021

W. Russell "Rusty" Kuddes William Russell Kuddes was born May 06, 1974 at University Hospitals and Clinics Iowa City Iowa. He was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Norman J Kuddes Jr. of Williamsburg Iowa in 1974 and was baptized at St Paul's Lutheran Church in Williamsburg. He attended Luther Interparish School grades K thru 8. He then attended Williamsburg High...

Carol Ann Ballard

Carol Ann Ballard

Apr 1, 2021

North English- Carol Ann Ballard was born February 4, 1944 in Iowa City, Iowa. She was the daughter of William Dean and Louine Rose (Schwab) Dietze. She graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1962 and later the Sharon Doran School of Cosmetology. On June 16, 1962 Carol was united in marriage to Chester Kenneth Ballard in North English. She worked...

Helen J. Marget

Helen J. Marget

Apr 1, 2021

Helen Joyce Marget (April 1, 2021) Helen peacefully passed into the arms of the Lord and the loving comfort of her beloved husband George who preceded her in death. She was surrounded by her four children and the wonderfully supportive health care staff at Oaknoll Retirement Center in Iowa City, Iowa, where she was so lovingly cared for over the...

Joseph Rafael Ortiz-Hartshorn

Joseph Rafael Ortiz-Hartshorn

Mar 29, 2021

Joseph R. Ortiz - Hartshorn, 21, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021, at his home. Visitation will be held Monday, April 5th from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Faith Christian Outreach Church. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the Faith Christian Outreach Church, with...

Tate Bradley Schaefer

Tate Bradley Schaefer

Mar 29, 2021

Williamsburg-Tate Bradley Schaefer was born August 13, 2007 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa to Brad and Darcy Schaefer. He entered this world full of laughter, compassion, spirit, and always smiling and that is how he left us. After being the most courageous warrior and faithful servant in a battle against DIPG for 27 1/2 months, Tate ran into...

Helen Lucille Marine

Helen Lucille Marine

Mar 28, 2021

Helen Lucille Marine died March 28th just as red winged blackbirds had returned to Iowa. She was born November 21, 1922, in rural Washington County, the second of six children of Alvin and Elsie Hightshoe. Helen eloped with Marion Marine. They told their parents that they were going to visit cousins, but got married in Kahoka, MO, on February 14,...

Larry  Leon Christy

Larry Leon Christy

Mar 27, 2021

Mt. Pleasant- Larry Leon Christy of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Ottumwa Regional Hospital. He was 85. Born on May 24, 1935 in Bloomfield, Iowa, Larry was the son of Fallace and Ida (Benge) Christy. He is a graduate of Bloomfield High School. He grew up in Bloomfield and lived in Ottumwa most of his...

Dr. Franklin James Hardy

Dr. Franklin James Hardy

Mar 25, 2021

Dr. Franklin J. Hardy, 91, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021, at his home. Dr. Franklin James Hardy was born November 25, 1929, in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Frank and Dale (Stratton) Hardy. He was raised in Missouri Valley, Iowa, and graduated from Missouri Valley High School. He graduated from The University of Iowa College...

John Mark King Jr.

John Mark King Jr.

Mar 24, 2021

Wellman- John Mark King, Jr. was born October 7, 1931 near Wellman, Iowa, the son of John M King, Sr. and Mary (Marner) King. He spent his teen years in Wisconsin and went to Europe for 2 years before returning to the Wellman area. John Mark married Ruth Yoder in October 1957. John Mark worked with his backhoe in the...

Mary  Ropp

Mary Ropp

Mar 18, 2021

Mary Ropp, daughter of George C. and Fannie M. (Miller) Ropp was born on March 3, 1940, in Kalona, Iowa. She died at her home in rural Kalona on March 18, 2021 at the age of 81 years and 15 days. In her youth she was baptized and became a member of the Old Order Amish Church, where she was...

Dick Munson

Dick Munson

Mar 16, 2021

Conroy-Richard "Dick" Munson was born September 24, 1960 in Marengo, Iowa. The son of Dave and Fran "Livingston" Munson. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1979. Dick was united in marriage to Tami Kensler on April 1, 1989 at the Trinity United Church of Christ near Marengo. To this union they were blessed with two children. They later divorced....

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