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Teresa Peiffer

Teresa Peiffer

Nov 16, 2018

Teresa A. Peiffer, 65, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Friday, November 16, 2018, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon on Monday, November 19, 2018, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel in Mt. Pleasant, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 7:00 p.m. that evening. A memorial service will be held at...

Michael T McKain

Michael T McKain

Nov 15, 2018

Michael T. McKain was born November 15, 1971 in Marengo, Iowa, the son of Donald and Norma (Hunter) McKain. He grew up in the Conroy area. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1990 and attended Kirkwood for auto mechanics. Michael had several jobs before going to Lindquist Ford in Bettendorf.. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, playing frisbee golf and spending...

Jeffrey Charles Lortz

Jeffrey Charles Lortz

Nov 15, 2018

Marengo- Jeffrey Charles Lortz was born September 6, 1956 in Sigourney, Iowa, the son of Charles Alfred & Beulah Anna (Wyant) Lortz. He graduated from Deep River Millersburg High School in 1974. He worked in farming and as a handyman for many years. In May 1980 Jeff was united in marriage to Donna June Brown at the Fundamental Church. To...

Phyllis Irene Lytle

Phyllis Irene Lytle

Nov 14, 2018

Williamsburg-Phyllis Irene Lytle was born February 1, 1932 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the daughter of William and Maude (Bagley) Zern. She grew up and graduated from High School in Oskaloosa and later completed her CNA training. Phyllis moved to Cedar Rapids where she worked for Collins Radio for a number of years before she moved to Portland, OR. She was united...

Jamie Lee Langdon

Jamie Lee Langdon

Nov 13, 2018

WELLMAN - Jamie Lee Langdon was born April 17, 1976 in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Wallace and Sandra (Kinzenbaw) Langdon. He married Rebecca Hopkinson and they made their home in the Wellman community. He worked at CIVCO for several years. Jamie died on Monday, November 13, 2018, at his home in Wellman following a courageous battle with cancer....

Virgil  "J.R." Swift

Virgil "J.R." Swift

Nov 9, 2018

Virgil H. J.R. Swift, 69, of Salem, IA, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018, at his home following a lengthy illness. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at Bayles Cemetery, southeast of Hillsboro, IA. Family and friends will be given the opportunity to share a memory of J.R. during the graveside service....

Alberta "Bert" Coffman

Alberta "Bert" Coffman

Nov 6, 2018

Alberta (Bert) Carolyn Coffman was born August 21, 1931, to Carolyn Burns and Henry Claypool in North English, Ia. She graduated from North English High School in 1948. In 1951 she married Larry Donald Coffman. They made their home in Williamsburg, where they raised 3 sons. Together they owned and operated businesses in Williamsburg for over 50 years. Bert was...

Travis Stafford

Travis Stafford

Nov 6, 2018

Travis W. Stafford, 39, of Winfield, IA, died Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in Des Moines, IA. The family will host a Celebration of Life open house at the V.F.W. in Winfield on Sunday, November 11, 2018, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, gifts of love and friendship may be given to the family for expenses. Olson~Powell Memorial...

George E. Fry

George E. Fry

Nov 6, 2018

KALONA - George E. Fry was born May 3, 1932, near Frytown, Iowa, the son of George V. and Nellie (Crow) Fry. He graduated from Kalona High School in 1950. He enlisted in the Army and served his country as a paratrooper from 1950-1953 in the Korean War. After returning home he attended Iowa State Teachers College. On August 24,...

Deborah Mae Troyer

Deborah Mae Troyer

Nov 2, 2018

North English- Deborah Mae Troyer was born August 28, 1960 in Sigourney, Iowa, the daughter of John R. & Carol Ruth (Lampert) Flanegan. She graduated from English Valleys High School in 1978 and later went on to receive her A.A. Degree as a teacher associate from Kirkwood Community College. On November 4, 1978 Deb was united in marriage to Gordon...

Donald L. Stoutner

Donald L. Stoutner

Nov 2, 2018

Donald L. Stoutner, age 82, of Brighton, Colorado, passed in his sleep Friday, November 2, 2018, at Avamere Transitional Care and Rehabilitation in Brighton, Colorado. Donald was born March 20, 1936, in Keota, Iowa, to Albert and Geraldine Stoutner and graduated from Keota High School in 1954. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. Donald worked...

Shirley Florene Montz

Shirley Florene Montz

Nov 1, 2018

Webster- Shirley Florene Montz was born October 5, 1929 in Sigourney, Iowa, the daughter of George & Viola (Back) Killian. She graduated from Keswick High School in 1947. On July 2, 1950 Shirley was united in marriage to Robert Morgan Montz at the Keswick United Methodist Church. They were life long residents of the Webster community. Shirley was a member...

Richard Hagen

Richard Hagen

Oct 28, 2018

Homestead-Richard Henry Hagen Sr. was born August 1, 1930 on the family farm south of Homestead, the son of Martin George and Hilda Louisa Adelina (Schwarting) Hagen. He graduated from Marengo High School in 1948. Richard was inducted in the U.S. Army on January 16, 1952 and received his training in Ft. Riley, Kansas. He was united in marriage to...

Norman Joseph Kuddes

Norman Joseph Kuddes

Oct 27, 2018

Williamsburg- Norman Joseph Kuddes was born October 28, 1934, the son of Norman and Bridget (Carney) Kuddes. Norman was united in marriage to Beverly Hormel on September 17, 1966, and they have been married for 52 years. In Norman's early years he helped his folks out on the farm and worked for his brother Frank who owned and operated a...

Richard "Dick" Allen Harris

Richard "Dick" Allen Harris

Oct 25, 2018

South English- Richard "Dick" Allen Harris was born November 23, 1927 in rural Keokuk County, Iowa, the son of Ira Paul & Lela Roey (Lockridge) Harris. He graduated from North English High School. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. On December 11, 1949 Dick was united in marriage to Mary Jean Robu in Sigourney. The couple made their...

Claudine Gale

Claudine Gale

Oct 24, 2018

Claudine (Parnell) Gale was born on January 28, 1929, to Elige and Anne Nora Parnell in Tibbie, Alabama. She told many stories of growing up there. She truly enjoyed life and spoke of the many hardships of that time as if it were a unique journey that she traveled. She never complained about any of it. She looked back on...

Wayne L Miller

Wayne L Miller

Oct 23, 2018

WELLMAN - Wayne Lamonte Miller was born November 29, 1925, in rural Johnson County, the son of Murrie S. and Katie (Marner) Miller. He attended Hickory Grove School. He was baptized at 13 years of age and became a member of the Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church where he was adult and Primary Superintendent, MYF sponsor, trustee, and Sunday School...

Robert "Red" Shaffer

Robert "Red" Shaffer

Oct 20, 2018

Robert G. Red Shaffer, 93, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, October 29, 2018, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 10:30 a.m. at the Memorial Chapel with Ned H. Fry officiating. Burial with military rites by the...

Ardys Weber

Ardys Weber

Oct 15, 2018

KEOTA-M. Ardys Weber, age 88, of Keota, died Monday, October 15, 2018, at the Washington County Hospital. Ardys was born February 16, 1930, near North English, to Roy and Gail (Butler) Claypool and graduated from North English High School in 1949. She worked as an aide at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Ottumwa and the V.A. Hospital in Iowa City....

Philip Morris Jones

Philip Morris Jones

Oct 13, 2018

Williamsburg-Philip Morris Jones was born September 12, 1940 in Williamsburg, Iowa the son of Thomas and Mabel (Klever) Jones. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1959. Philip served in the U.S. Army in Germany from 1963-1965. He worked as a quality controller for Amana Refrigeration for 37 years retiring in 2003. Philip was a member of the First Presbyterian...

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