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Emma Moore-Smith

Emma Moore-Smith

Jan 29, 2021

Emma Jean Moore-Smith, 97, of Lee's Summit, Missouri passed away on January 29, 2021 at the John Knox Village Hospice Center in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Emma Jean Moore-Smith was born on January 15, 1924 in South English, Iowa to Rollie and Ruth Long. She spent her youth riding horses in South English and then in Marion, Iowa at the 3R...

Bernice  Commers

Bernice Commers

Jan 27, 2021

Wellman-Bernice (Nickell) Commers was born July 28, 1914 in Wellman, Iowa the daughter of Earnest and Mable (Walton) Wetrich. She graduated from Wellman High School in 1932. Bernice was united in marriage to Verlin Nickell on June 20, 1936 in Monticello, Missouri. To this union they were blessed with three children. He later died October 1, 1960. She later was...

Quentin H. Fackler

Quentin H. Fackler

Jan 27, 2021

Quentin Hanus Fackler, 102, Mount Pleasant, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Private services were held on Monday, February 1, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel in Mount Pleasant. Graveside services were held at Rogers Grove Cemetery near Ely, Iowa, on Tuesday, February 2. Quentin was born September 5, 1918, in Ely, Iowa, to Anne Hanus and David Charles...

Shuraleen Signora Egemo

Shuraleen Signora Egemo

Jan 23, 2021

Wellman-Shuraleen Signora Egemo was born July 9, 1927, in Kanawha, Iowa. The daughter of Herman and Edith (Livingston) Egemo. She graduated from Goldfield High School. Shuraleen has lived in Goldfield, Waterloo, Kalona and Wellman. She worked at Rather Meat Packing as a clerical sales analysis for 40 years retiring in 1987. She was a member of Walnut Street Calvary Church...

Kenneth D. Barker

Kenneth D. Barker

Jan 21, 2021

Kenneth Duane Barker, 90, of Mt. Pleasant, died Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Great Medical Center in West Burlington. A Celebration of Life service for Ken will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at 2:30 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. A gathering in the fellowship hall will follow the service. Ken was born December...

Kathryn Darlene Martin

Kathryn Darlene Martin

Jan 21, 2021

Kathryn Darlene Martin was born May 15, 1930 in Jasper County, Iowa to Willis and Jennie (Poortinga) Nearmyer. She grew up on a farm near Monroe. Darlene attended Newton High School and after graduation, worked at Automatic Washer Co. as a bookkeeper for 10 years and later at Iowa Southern Utilities for 16 years. On April 8, 1949, Darlene was...

Carroll E Fisher

Carroll E Fisher

Jan 20, 2021

Wellman- Carroll Eugene Fisher was born November 2, 1936 near Frytown, Iowa. The son of Glen and Mary (Groff) Fisher. He attended country school and helped his father farm and raise cattle. Later he raised sheep and hogs in the Wellman and Kalona area. He worked for Wellman Produce, drove a truck for Washington County Farm Store in Kalona and...

James Robert Lockridge

James Robert Lockridge

Jan 19, 2021

North English- James Robert Lockridge was born August 10, 1930 in North English, the son of Kenneth W and Hazel Irene (Bair) Lockridge. He graduated from North English High School. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Jim was united in marriage to Helen Louise Smothers in Sigourney, Iowa. He worked as a cream hauler for...

Theresa Maxine Greene

Theresa Maxine Greene

Jan 19, 2021

Keswick- Theresa Maxine Greene was born June 1, 1928 in Millersburg, Iowa the daughter of Milo Rex and Reathal Olive (Seaton) Dansdill. She graduated from Millersburg High School. On April 14, 1947, Theresa was united in marriage to Frank Joseph Greene at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Millersburg, Iowa. Theresa was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in North...

Elvena  Irene Hopp

Elvena Irene Hopp

Jan 19, 2021

Conroy- Elvena Irene Hopp of West Branch formerly of Conroy, died Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Crestview Specialty Care in West Branch at the age of 101. Elvena was born on November 28, 1919, near Williamsburg, Iowa, the daughter of Axel and Minnie (Klever) Fant. Elvena was united in marriage to Otto Carl Hopp Jr. on May 4, 1937 at...

Kay Warren Book

Kay Warren Book

Jan 19, 2021

Kay Book, 82 of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Packwood, passed away January 19, 2021 at the Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield. Kay was born August 4, 1938 to Clarence "Jake" and Lucy (Clingman) Book in Linby, Ia. He loved driving a semi and worked for Dickey's Transport, and hauled gas for Home Oil Stations. Kay also sold Moorman Seed...

Barbara Grimes

Barbara Grimes

Jan 18, 2021

Webster- Barbara Grimes was born June 22, 1947 in Cumberland, Maryland the daughter of James and Barbara (Ways) Furstenberg. She graduated from Glenelg High School and Catonsville Community College. Barb was united in marriage to Charles Edward Grimes on June 20, 1964 in Maryland. She worked as an administrative assistant at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab for over...

Helen Elizabeth Schwarting

Helen Elizabeth Schwarting

Jan 15, 2021

Williamsburg-Helen Elizabeth Schwarting was born January 23, 1925 south of Marengo, Iowa. The daughter of William and Elizabeth (Simmons) Hasley. She lived in the Marengo, What Cheer and Williamsburg areas growing up and graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1943. She joined the WACS during WWII and served stateside from 1945-1946. Helen was united in marriage to Oren George Schwarting...

John William McCallister

John William McCallister

Jan 14, 2021

Marengo-John William McCallister was born April 26, 1923, in Williamsburg, Iowa. The son of John and Ocie (Martin) McCallister. John served in the United States Navy on the battleship New Jersey during WWII. John was united in marriage to Donna Marie Johnson on June 30, 1951 at the Methodist parsonage in Ainsworth. The couple lived in Ainsworth for 5 years...

Deb "D.J." Krueger

Deb "D.J." Krueger

Jan 14, 2021

LYLES, TN-Debra (Deb) Jean Krueger, age 49, of Lyles, Tennessee, passed away January 14, 2021 at Alive Hospice inpatient Unit in Nashville, Tennessee after her long year and a half battle with cancer. Deb was born to Kenneth and Lynda (Hahn) Krueger on October 19, 1971 in Ottumwa, Iowa. After graduating from Pekin High School in 1990, she went to...

Anita Kay Zook

Anita Kay Zook

Jan 14, 2021

Wellman-Anita Kay (Shaum) Zook was born September 8, 1957, in Elkhart, Indiana, the daughter of Lowell and Grace (Ramer) Shaum. She Graduated from Northwood High School in 1976. Anita was united in marriage with Ronald Zook on January 7, 1978. She enjoyed spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren, and spending time in Florida in the winters. She was...

Harriett Dickinson

Harriett Dickinson

Jan 10, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT - Harriett Arlene Dickinson, 80, died Sunday, January 10, 2021, at Sunny Brook of Mt. Pleasant. Harriett was born September 26, 1940, in Fairfield, Iowa, the daughter of John and Ruth (Benn) Lawson. She attended Fairfield High School and later acquired her G.E.D. On June 1, 1956, Harriett was united in marriage to Donald Ray Dickinson in Lockridge....

James J Ehrenfelt

James J Ehrenfelt

Jan 10, 2021

Wellman- James "Jim" Junior Ehrenfelt was born August 18, 1932, in Muscatine, Iowa the son of James Russell and Lavada (Gingerich) Ehrenfelt. He attended Mid Prairie High School. On April 6, 1950, Jim was united in marriage to Virginia Lee Miller at the Baptist Church Parsonage in Wellman. In his earlier years, he worked for Wilson's Meat Packing in Cedar...

Bonnie Wilson

Bonnie Wilson

Jan 9, 2021

MT PLEASANT - Bonnie Wilson, 80, of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Burlington, passed away following asthma and heart complications on January 9, 2021. She had a welcoming heart, a green thumb, an eye--and handy knack--for interior design, and was known to be the life of the party. She was a talented seamstress, a basketball supporter who made many trips to...

Marlin  D  Miller

Marlin D Miller

Jan 8, 2021

Marlin Dale Miller was born February 21, 1953 to Rudy D. and Mary (Schrock) Miller in rural Kalona. Marlin passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, following a short illness of liver cancer. He accepted Christ as his Savior and remained faithful until his death. On May 26, 1977 he was united in marriage to Edith Magdalena Miller....

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