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William "Bill" Wilson

William "Bill" Wilson

May 21, 2019

William C. Bill Wilson, 78, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at his home. Per his request, his body has been cremated and a visitation and memorial service will be held later. Memorials have been designated to the Mt. Pleasant Community School District Foundation which will be used for the newly founded FFA program. Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel...

Thomas D Bombei

Thomas D Bombei

May 17, 2019

MARION - Thomas Bombei was born March 5, 1960 in Washington, Iowa, the son of Howard and Virginia (Redlinger) Bombei. He was a resident of REM Iowa in Marion where he received wonderful care. He enjoyed listening to music and a good meal. Thomas passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019 at his home in Marion at the age of...

Shirley Bittle-Farley

Shirley Bittle-Farley

May 16, 2019

Shirley F. Bittle-Farley, 89, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Park Place Elder Living in Mt. Pleasant. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel with Pastor Josh Daggett officiating. The family will greet friends following the service. Cremation will then be accorded. Private inurnment...

Yuk Sum Chung

Yuk Sum Chung

May 13, 2019

Obituary will be available soon.

Ruth King

Ruth King

May 11, 2019

PARNELL - Ruth Lucille Yoder King daughter of Roy L and Irene (Slaubaugh) Yoder, was born October 14, 1935 in Wellman, IA. She graduated from Iowa Mennonite High School and earned an Associates Degree at Eastern Mennonite College in 1956. She married John Mark King Jr. on October 12, 1957 at West Union Mennonite Church. She was a homemaker and...

Zelma Sieren

Zelma Sieren

May 11, 2019

HEDRICK-Zelma May Sieren, age 92, of Hedrick, was called to her heavenly home on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at Manor House Care Center in Sigourney. Zelma was born May 5, 1927, near Richmond, Iowa, to Bryan and Esther (Chez) Nicholson. She graduated from Keota High School in 1946 and worked briefly in Cedar Rapids. On August 12, 1946, Zelma married...

Ralph "Billy" Owen

Ralph "Billy" Owen

May 9, 2019

Ralph Billy Owen, 99, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Thursday, May 9, 2019, at Arbor Court. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 16th at 1:30 p.m. at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel with Elder Don Ita officiating. Interment will be in the Oakland Mills Cemetery. On line condolences may be directed to www.olsonpowell.com Born November 19, 1919, in rural Mt. Pleasant,...

Russell Hayes

Russell Hayes

May 9, 2019

A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, May 31, 2019, at First Presbyterian Church, Mt. Pleasant, IA, with Reverend Trey Hegar officiating. The family will greet friends in the church fellowship hall following the service. Final resting place will be with a tree on the family farm. Gifts of love and friendship may be given to...

Eileen Marie Kinsinger

Eileen Marie Kinsinger

May 9, 2019

KALONA - Eileen Marie Kinsinger was born September 10, 1926 in Milford, Nebraska, the daughter of Alvin and Mary (Roth) Burkey. Eileen worked as a dental assistant and a nurses aide. In January of 1966, Eileen was united in marriage to Marvin Kinsinger in Milford, Nebraska. They made their home in rural Parnell where they farmed. Eileen has lived in...

Ernest L Reinier

Ernest L Reinier

May 7, 2019

Ernest L. Ernie Reinier, 81, of Hillsboro, IA, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 13, 2019, beginning at 12:00 noon until 7:00 p.m. at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel in Mt. Pleasant, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 7:00 p.m. A memorial service will be...

Helen Joan Sandersfeld

Helen Joan Sandersfeld

May 5, 2019

Williamsburg-Helen Joan Sandersfeld was born November 9, 1936 Malcom, Iowa, the daughter of John and Lenora (Hockett) Ohland. Helen was united in marriage to Louis Frederick Sandersfeld on November 4, 1956 in Malcom, Iowa. Helen foremost was a homemaker caring for their seven children, she also has been a waitress and worked for the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics...

Reva M. Wyant

Reva M. Wyant

May 5, 2019

North English- Reva Claypool Wyant, 98, of North English, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2019, at Country View Senior Living in North Liberty. Reva was born on January 22, 1921, in rural Keokuk County to Joe and Sallie Gilchrist. She was a graduate of North English High School and William Penn College. Reva married Leroy Claypool on December 23,...

Cecil D. Shettler

Cecil D. Shettler

May 5, 2019

WELLMAN - Cecil Dean Shettler was born August 7, 1935 near Wellman, Iowa, the son of Earl and Mary Elda (Slaubaugh) Shettler. He graduated from Wellman High School in 1955. Cecil has lived in the Wellman community his entire life and he worked for many years at the University of Iowa Hospital in housekeeping. On May 26, 1990, Cecil was...

Tom Hutchinson

Tom Hutchinson

May 4, 2019

Thomas J. Hutchinson, 60, of rural New London, died Saturday, May 4, 2019 at his home. Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel of Mt. Pleasant, where the family will greet friends from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. that evening. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, May 9,...

Charles R. Sieren

Charles R. Sieren

May 4, 2019

KEOTA - Charles R. Sieren, age 77 of Keota, died Saturday, May 4, 2019, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, surrounded by his loving family. Charlie was born October 19, 1941, in Keota, Iowa, the youngest son of Albert and Anna (Greiner) Sieren. He graduated from Keota High School in 1959, then served in the Army...

Mary  Ellen Detweiler

Mary Ellen Detweiler

May 1, 2019

KEOTA-Mary Ellen Detweiler, age 85, of Keota, died Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at Halcyon House in Washington. Mary Ellen was born August 6, 1933, near Keota, to Edgar and Mabel (Blick) Bandy and graduated from Keota High School. On November 24, 1951, she married Merlyn Detweiler at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. A lifelong resident of Keota, Mary Ellen...

Rosella Bayliss

Rosella Bayliss

May 1, 2019

KEOTA-Rosella Bayliss, age 95, of Keota, died Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at the McCreedy Home in Washington. Rosella was born September 12, 1923, in Clear Creek Township the daughter of Nick and Clara (Mersch) Sieren. She attended school at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School. On March 26, 1946 Rosella was united in marriage to Leonard Bayliss at Saints Peter...

Carol  Jean Eggert

Carol Jean Eggert

Apr 28, 2019

Oxford- Carol Jean Eggert was born October 5, 1950 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa the daughter of Melvin and Kathryn (Scaffinger) Daywitt. On March 11, 1972 she was united in marriage to Leland Webert. To this union they were blessed with three daughters. He passed away on April 30, 1991. On September 14, 1996 Carol was united in marriage to Jonathan...

Etta K Owen

Etta K Owen

Apr 26, 2019

Etta Kniess Owen, 97 of Mt.Pleasant, IA, passed away peacefully in the afternoon on Friday, April 26, 2019 at Arbor Court in Mt. Pleasant. Born March 17, 1922,on her familys farm, which was located about six miles north of Danville, IA, Etta was the daughter of Noah and Dorothy (Kniess) Landrum. She attended elementary school at a one-room schoolhouse that...

Paul P Kruse

Paul P Kruse

Apr 25, 2019

Oxford- Paul P Kruse Jr., 79 of Oxford, passed away on April 25, 2019 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Paul was born November 29, 1939 in West Liberty, Iowa, to Paul P and Elizabeth (Dykstra) Kruse Sr. He graduated from Parnell High School. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force. On...

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