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Roger Allan Richardson

Roger Allan Richardson

Jan 10, 2020

Roger Allan Richardson, age 89, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Norma June (Sellman) and four children: Pam Hammes, Gary (Brenda) Richardson, Peggy Trevino and Pat (Jon) Jaacks. Also surviving are grandchildren: Megan Plecker, Melissa Mabon, and Janna Hammes; Tyler Brady, Mallory Munden, and Tess Monday; Alex and Olivia Trevino; Kyle and Eric Jaacks;...

Larry "Huey" Knepp

Larry "Huey" Knepp

Jan 6, 2020

KEOTA-Larry Ray "Huey" Knepp, age 71, of Kalona, formerly of Keota, died Monday, January 6, 2020, at his home. Larry was born September 20, 1948, in Washington, Iowa, to Edgar and Geneva (Sliekers) Knepp and graduated from Washington High School. He worked for Mayers Standard Service, dug graves with Dick Haines, worked for the City of Keota and was a...

Janet Yoder

Janet Yoder

Jan 5, 2020

IOWA CITY - Janet Susan Yoder was born November 1, 1953 in Galesburg, IL, the daughter of the late William and Marjorie (Thompson) Porter. Janet attended Fountain Lake School in Hot Springs, AR before moving to Monmouth, Il where she graduated from Warren High School. Janet married Charles Hanson on August 27, 1976, with whom she had two sons Brandon...

Mary Lou Pfeifer

Mary Lou Pfeifer

Jan 4, 2020

Mary Lou Pfeifer, 93, cherished mother of Julia (Dr. John) Hart of Mt. Pleasant, IA; devoted grandmother of Angela (Troy) Grimm of North Liberty, IA, and Amy (Leo) Ebot of Paris, France; adoring great-grandmother of Josie Mae Grimm and Julien Ebot; along with a special friend, Wanda Lanfranco, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Park Place Elder Living...

Emil H. Ropp

Emil H. Ropp

Jan 2, 2020

KALONA - Emil Howard Ropp, 94, of Kalona died Thursday, January2, 2020, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 AM Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at the Kalona Mennonite Church. Rev. Scott Swartzendruber will officiate. Burial will be in the Sharon Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3:00...

John Baker

John Baker

Dec 31, 2019

John W. Baker, 82, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, reached his final resting place, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at Henry County Health Center. Those who are left behind rejoice in his homecoming. Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Monday, January 6, 2020, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 until 7:00...

Joy Ann Greiner Schachel

Joy Ann Greiner Schachel

Dec 31, 2019

KEOTA-Joy Ann Greiner Schachel, age 69, of Carbondale, Illinois, formerly of Keota, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at her home. Joy was born on March 19, 1950 in Keota, Iowa, to Frank and Naomi (Linnenkamp) Greiner. She graduated from Keota High School in 1968 and attended Marycrest College. On February 24, 1973, she married Larry Lee Schachel at St....

June Gingerich

June Gingerich

Dec 30, 2019

KALONA - Ireta June Gingerich was born June 1, 1922 in Kalona, Iowa, the daughter of Omer and Ollie (Miller) Gingerich. She has lived in the Kalona community all of her life. June attended Snake Hollow rural school and graduated from Kalona High School. She was a Certified Dental Assistant and worked at the University of Iowa Dental College for...

Anna Myers

Anna Myers

Dec 30, 2019

Anna I. Myers, 86, of New London, IA, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019, at Henry County Health Center. Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Thursday, January 2, 2020, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. that evening. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, January 3, 2020, at...

Alice "Amelia" Zuehlke

Alice "Amelia" Zuehlke

Dec 30, 2019

Alice A. Amelia Zuehlke, 91 of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019, at Arbor Court. Visitation, with family present, will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at First United Methodist Church in Mt. Pleasant with Pastor Luann Benge officiating. Burial will be...

Jeffrey Brown

Jeffrey Brown

Dec 29, 2019

FAIRFIELD-Jeffrey Floyd Brown was born on June 4th, 1957 in Bloomfield, Iowa to the parents of Opal and Floyd Brown. He attended Keota High School. On September 6th, 1975, he was united in marriage to Denni Rae Hammes at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Harper. They lived in Keokuk County until later moving to Jefferson County in 2016. He was...

Robert "Pup" Lamm

Robert "Pup" Lamm

Dec 24, 2019

Robert D. Bob Lamm, 76, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at Parkview Care Center in Fairfield, IA. Open visitation will be held from 12 noon until 6:00 p.m., on Friday, December 27, 2019, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, December 28, 2019, at First Presbyterian Church...

Betty Virginia Zimmerman

Betty Virginia Zimmerman

Dec 24, 2019

North English- Betty Virginia Zimmerman was born May 19, 1925 in Sewal, Iowa, the daughter of John Owen and Aletha Fern (Surdez) McKee. She graduated from Wyndotte High School in Kansas City, Kansas. On August 10, 1946 Betty was united in marriage to Carol Francis Zimmerman in Seymour Iowa. They moved to North English in 1959. Betty worked for Evans...

Richard E. Hulme

Richard E. Hulme

Dec 23, 2019

Richard E. Hulme, 85, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away at Arbor Court, Monday, December 23, 2019. Family will greet friends from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, December 29, 2019, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel. A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, December 30, 2019 at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, with Howard Hulme officiating. Burial will be at Finley Cemetery....

Dorothy J Miller

Dorothy J Miller

Dec 20, 2019

Dorothy Jean Miller was born September 8, 1915, in rural Wellman, Iowa, the daughter of Glenn and Dora (Berry) Huntsberger. She graduated from Wellman High School. She was a teacher, first in rural country schools and then in the Mid-Prairie School District, where she taught for 20 years. Dorothy married R. Weldon Miller on June 5, 1940 in Fort Madison....

Dorothy Ann Donahue

Dorothy Ann Donahue

Dec 19, 2019

Williamsburg- On December 19, 2019, heaven opened its gates to receive our beloved Dorothy Ann Donahue into her eternal reward. She was born April 28, 1928, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; the daughter of Charles and Mary Emma (Krafka) Kucera. She graduated from Parnell High School and received her B.A. in Music from Nazareth College, Nazareth, KY. and then taught music...

Darlene Von Ahsen

Darlene Von Ahsen

Dec 19, 2019

Amana- Darlene Von Ahsen was born March 12, 1926 near Homestead, Iowa, the daughter of Louis and Caroline (Hopp) Schmidt. She attended St. John Lutheran School. Darlene was united in marriage to Mervin Von Ahsen on October 6, 1946 at St. John Lutheran Church near Homestead. She was a homemaker and later worked for Sheller Globe until retiring in 1989....

Dennis Gent

Dennis Gent

Dec 18, 2019

WEBSTER-Dennis Gent, age 88, of Webster, went home on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at the Keokuk County Health Center in Sigourney. Dennis was born April 2, 1931, in Kinross, Iowa, to Paul and Mary (Clarahan) Gent. He graduated from Kinross High School and served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. On July 31, 1954, he married Shirley Holderness. They...

Zella Challen

Zella Challen

Dec 17, 2019

Zella M. Challen, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at Tidewell Hospice House in Port Charlotte, FL. Zella was born in Henry County, IA, to Frances Burke Mallams and Myrtle E. (Purdy) Mallams on June 24, 1920. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1938. After graduating, she worked at Scarf Produce and...

Rodney D. Mehaffy

Rodney D. Mehaffy

Dec 15, 2019

Rodney R. Mehaffy, 87, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 15, 2019. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date at Forest Home Cemetery. Gifts of love and friendship may be given to Hope Haven Area Development Corporation. Friends may sign the register book and leave memorials during regular business...

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