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Ida Belle Morris

Ida Belle Morris

Jan 10, 2019

Ida Belle Morris, 94, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019, at the Henry County Health Center surrounded by her family and pastor. Mrs. Morris has donated her body to the University of Iowa Deeded Body Program for scientific research and education. A celebration of life will be held later in the Spring. Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel is...

Eileen Watson

Eileen Watson

Jan 6, 2019

Eileen M. Watson, 81, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019, at Park Place Elder Living surrounded by her family. Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m.,...

Dorothy M. Hardy

Dorothy M. Hardy

Jan 5, 2019

Dorothy M. Hardy, 87, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, formerly of Harlan, IA, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019, at Park Place Elder Living. The family will host an open house to celebrate Dorothys life on Saturday, January 12, 2019, at Arbor Village South, 126 W. Stonebrook Dr., Mt. Pleasant, IA, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.Gifts of love and friendship...

Eleanor Dietrich Wyant

Eleanor Dietrich Wyant

Jan 5, 2019

Williamsburg - Eleanor Dietrich Wyant was born November 17, 1928, near Williamsburg, the daughter of Gordon and Blanche (Bell) Tompkins. She attended rural school and graduated from Marengo High School in 1947. Eleanor was united in marriage to Leroy E. Dietrich on September 25, 1947. To this union they were blessed with nine children. He died on March 8, 1989....

Joeleen Krause

Joeleen Krause

Jan 3, 2019

KEOTA-Joeleen Rebecca Krause, age 85, of Richland, formerly of Keota, died Friday, January 3, 2020, at Select Specialty Hospital in Des Moines. Joeleen was born September 23, 1934, in Richland, to Willard and Adah (Conger) Paxson. She graduated from Richland High School and attended business school for one year. On August 2, 1952, she married Robert Krause in Astoria, Oregon....

James LeRoy Hradek

James LeRoy Hradek

Jan 3, 2019

Williamsburg-James LeRoy Hradek was born April 9, 1940, in Williamsburg, the son of John and Cleopha (McDonald) Hradek. He attended Pilot Center #4 near Williamsburg. Jim served in the United States Army from 1963-1965. He farmed and enjoyed collecting guns and coins along with being outside. Jim passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Parkview Manor in Wellman at...

Paul Jay Helmuth

Paul Jay Helmuth

Jan 2, 2019

KALONA - Paul Jay Helmuth was born November 26, 1931, in Kalona, Iowa, the son of Peter and Barbara (Miller) Helmuth. He attended East Lincoln rural school. On December 21, 1952, Paul was united in marriage to Edith Ropp at the Fairview Mennonite Church. Paul and Edith served in IW Service in Des Moines for two years and returned to...

Doris Jean Reinert

Doris Jean Reinert

Jan 1, 2019

North English- Doris Jean Reinert was born January 27, 1935 near Parnell, Iowa, the daughter of Glenn Paul & Lucille (Banes) Lekin. She graduated from North English High School in 1951. Upon graduation, Doris worked at Iowa National Mutual Insurance Company in Cedar Rapids as a secretary. On May 23, 1953 Doris was united in marriage to Robert Dale Reinert...

Glenn Alva Parsons

Glenn Alva Parsons

Dec 31, 2018

Sigourney- Glenn Alva Parsons was born April 11, 1935 in Moody, Missouri the son of Alva Zellis & Bertha (Willard) Parsons. In 1963 he was united in marriage to Carolyn Kolosik in Missouri, she passed away in 1982. Glenn later married Arlene Hudson in September 1984 in Ollie, Iowa. Glenn was a custodian at the University of Iowa for twenty...

Patricia "Pat" Swartz

Patricia "Pat" Swartz

Dec 31, 2018

Patricia A. Pat Swartz, 80, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics surrounded by family. According to her wishes, Pat has been cremated. Burial will be at a later date in Forest Home Cemetery. The family will host a gathering on Thursday, January 3, 2019, from 6:00 8:00 p.m....

Mary Meek

Mary Meek

Dec 27, 2018

Mary C. Meek, 92, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, formerly of Bonaparte, IA, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2018, at Park Place Elder Living. The family will greet friends on Sunday, December 30, 2018, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m., on Monday, December 31, 2018, at First Presbyterian Church of...

Franklin Lewis Hochstetler

Franklin Lewis Hochstetler

Dec 27, 2018

Franklin Lewis Hochstetler, 85, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, December 31, 2018, in the East Union Cemetery followed by a Memorial Service at 2:00 pm at the Pleasantview Chapel in Kalona with Leon Stutzman officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, December 30, 2018...

Pat Hagen

Pat Hagen

Dec 27, 2018

Homestead - Patricia Leah Hagen was born May 3, 1938, the daughter of Merritt and Vivian (Moore) Shaull. She graduated from Marengo High School, then attended cosmetology school in Cedar Rapids. Pat was united in marriage to Kenneth Martin Hagen on September 26, 1959 at St. John Lutheran Church in Marengo. She spent her time enjoying cooking, quilting, gardening, mowing...

Jeanne Jones

Jeanne Jones

Dec 25, 2018

Williamsburg: Jeanne Jones (87) spent her first Christmas in Heaven on Tuesday, December 25, 2018. Jeanne was born on May 24, 1931 in Keswick, Iowa to Wallace and Roine (Ridenour) Kinzler. The oldest of three children, her brothers Myron and Ron (Phyllis) Kinzler still reside in the Millersburg, Iowa area. Jeanne was known for her ease in frequent conversation with...

Ruth J. Roederer

Ruth J. Roederer

Dec 21, 2018

Ruth J. Roederer, 91, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away at 3:30 a.m. on Friday, December 21, 2018, at the Henry County Health Center. Visitation, with family present, will be held from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, December 27, 2018, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., that morning, with the Reverend...

Frances Baker  Carroll

Frances Baker Carroll

Dec 21, 2018

Williamsburg- Frances Baker Carroll was born June 30, 1927, in Fremont, Iowa the daughter of Henry and Ruth (Pendarvis) Krusemark. She graduated from Cedar High School, Cedar, Iowa in 1944 and attended American Institute of Business (AIB) in Des Moines. Frances was united in marriage to Howard D. Baker, Jr., of Cedar on Thanksgiving Day 1946. They lived and raised...

Amos S Borkholder

Amos S Borkholder

Dec 19, 2018

WELLMAN - Amos S. Borkholder was born July, 8, 1968 in Bremen, Indiana, the son of Simon and Esther (Chupp) Borkholder. On October 19, 1995, Amos was united in marriage to Mary Sue Beachy. He was baptized in the Old Order Amish Church and remained a faithful member until his death on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at the age of...

Cameron White

Cameron White

Dec 18, 2018

KEOTA-Cameron White, age 27, of Keota, died Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, the result of a work accident. Cameron was born August 9, 1991, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, to Rodney and Lisa (Zelinski) White and graduated from Keota High School in 2010. He worked as a hired man for...

Marvin Miner

Marvin Miner

Dec 18, 2018

SIGOURNEY-Marvin A. Miner, age 91, of Sigourney, died Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Marvin was born December 30, 1926, in Barnes City, to Benjamin and Inez (Capehart) Miner and graduated from Rose Hill High School. He then served in the Army and on an aircraft carrier and escort carrier in the Navy during World...

Robert W. Wright

Robert W. Wright

Dec 14, 2018

Robert W. Wright, 91, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, IA. Visitation will begin after 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, December 20, 2018, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel where, the family will greet friends from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m that afternoon. A memorial service, with military rites by the Henry County...

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