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Kenneth "Red" Hummell

Kenneth "Red" Hummell

Oct 11, 2018

Kenneth Red Hummell, 88, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018, at Savannah Heights. Visitation will be held from 12:00 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 7:00 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 17th at 10:30 a.m. at the...

Robert James Stafford

Robert James Stafford

Oct 11, 2018

Robert J. Bob Stafford, 102, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2018, at Savannah Heights. Mr. Staffords body has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to HCI Care Services or the First United Methodist Church. Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. On line...

Bruce B Wilson

Bruce B Wilson

Oct 8, 2018

Bruce Wilson, 72, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Monday, October 08, 2018, in the Emergency Room at the Henry County Health Center. Mr. Wilsons body has been cremated. No visitation or services will be held. Cards for the family may be mailed to Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, P.O. Box 656, Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641. On line condolences may be directed to...

Catherine Sue Grout

Catherine Sue Grout

Oct 2, 2018

It is with much grief, but even greater hope in the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, that we announce that on October 2nd, 2018, Catherine Sue (nee Armbruster) Grout of Forest, Virginia fell asleep in the Lord at the age of 67 after a recent diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Catherine was born on April 18, 1951 in Iowa...

Rita Dolores Shannahan

Rita Dolores Shannahan

Oct 1, 2018

Williamsburg-Rita Dolores Shannahan was born February 9, 1944 in Iowa City, Iowa the daughter of Raymond and Dolores (Buline) Cole. She graduated from Solon High School in 1962. Rita was united in marriage to Emmett Shannahan on June 4, 1966 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Iowa City. She was a homemaker and worked as a housekeeper for 19 years...

Wilma June Witte

Wilma June Witte

Sep 30, 2018

Williamsburg- Wilma June (Gibbs) Witte was born to Will R. And Grace (Couchman) Gibbs on June 26, 1917 on a farm near Earlville, Iowa. She attended school in Earville and graduated from High School in 1934. For three years she attended the University of Dubuque and graduated with a B. A. Degree from the University of Iowa in 1938. For...

Douglas "Boone" Allan Gorsh

Douglas "Boone" Allan Gorsh

Sep 28, 2018

Williamsburg- Douglas "Boone" Allan Gorsh was born December 4, 1953 in Williamsburg, Iowa the son of Russell Floyd and Laurena Ann (Teggatz) Gorsh. He attended Williamsburg High School and worked in the construction field. In September 1973 Doug was united in marriage to Carol Jean Kahler. To this union they were blessed with two sons. They later divorced. Doug was...

Alta E. Maxted

Alta E. Maxted

Sep 28, 2018

WASHINGTON-Alta Elizabeth "Toots" Maxted, age 89, of Washington, died Friday, September 28, 2018, quietly in her sleep. Alta was born May 14, 1929, in Kimball, Nebraska to Truman Orison (T.O.) and Effie Mae (Hill) Sandridge and graduated from Kimball High School in 1947. On August 20, 1947, Alta married Merle Maxted in Kimball, Nebraska. Alta and Merle were life-long farmers,...

Mary Etheldene (Keller) Garringer Abbott

Mary Etheldene (Keller) Garringer Abbott

Sep 27, 2018

North English- Mary Etheldene Abbott was born April 28, 1931 near North English, Iowa, the daughter of John G. & Gladys U. (Van Dee Kerkove) Keller. She graduated from North English High School in 1949. Etheldene worked at many restaurants in the North English area as well as volunteered at the Thrift Shoppe. On October 23, 1954 Mary was united...

Boone Jeffrey DeJarnatt

Boone Jeffrey DeJarnatt

Sep 23, 2018

Williamsburg - Boone Jeffrey DeJarnatt was born July 1, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. He is the son of Philip and Mary (Parsons) DeJarnatt. He lived a courageous 12 weeks at the Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City surrounded by his friends and family. Boone passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018. He is survived and loved...

Robert Henry Peters

Robert Henry Peters

Sep 22, 2018

Williamsburg-Robert "Bob" Henry Peters was born October 21, 1932 in Little Rock, Iowa, the son of Henry and Tena (Dykhouse) Peters. He graduated from Little Rock Public School. Bob served in the United States Army in Korea from 1953 - 1955. Bob was united in marriage to Karen Kae Kroese on January 22, 1964 at the First Reformed Church in...

Jim Epperson

Jim Epperson

Sep 20, 2018

Jim G. Epperson, 80, of rural Lockridge, IA, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018, at his home with family at his side. The family will greet friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 23, 2018, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel of Mt. Pleasant. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, September 24, 2018, at Wellspring Evangelical...

Richard Dean Miller

Richard Dean Miller

Sep 20, 2018

North English- Richard Dean Miller was born March 15, 1935 in Green Valley, near North English, Iowa, the son of Conard Lee & Edna Adel (Churchill) Miller. He graduated from North English High School in 1953. On October 6, 1957 Richard was united in marriage to Beverly Lynn Harris at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. He was a...

Robert Francis Schulte

Robert Francis Schulte

Sep 19, 2018

KEOTA-Robert Francis Schulte, age 92, of Keota, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, at McCreedy Home in Washington, following a short illness. Bob was born February 2, 1926, in rural Harper, to Vincent Ambrose and Dorothy Kay (Peiffer) Schulte and attended St. Elizabeth Catholic School. Bob grew up on the family farm being the only boy with six wonderful...

Verna Yoder

Verna Yoder

Sep 19, 2018

KALONA - Verna Mae Yoder was born January 15, 1927, in Kokomo, Indiana, the daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth (Beachy) Beachy. On June 3, 1948 she married David L. Yoder with whom she shared 67 years of marriage. She was a member of the Sunnyside Mennonite Church. Verna was a homemaker and volunteered at Pleasantview Home, Crowded Closet and also...

Melvin John Ahlberg

Melvin John Ahlberg

Sep 18, 2018

Williamsburg- Melvin John Ahlberg was born September 3, 1932, in Sumner Township, Iowa County, Iowa. He was the son of Carl and Mary (Haack) Ahlberg. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1950. In 1953 Melvin entered the Army and served 18 month in Germany acting as a quartermaster as a rank of Corporal. He was united in marriage to...

Donald Ray Coffman

Donald Ray Coffman

Sep 18, 2018

Donald Ray Coffman was born January 25, 1930 at home in South English, Iowa, the son of Evert G. & Beulah C. (Shelly) Coffman. He graduated from Kinross High School in 1947. On September 9, 1951 Don was united in marriage to Marilyn Joyce McConaha in Ottumwa, Iowa. To this union they were blessed with three children. On December 7,...

James Eugene Dietze

James Eugene Dietze

Sep 6, 2018

Williamsburg- James Eugene Dietze was born April 10, 1940 in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of William Dean & Louine Rose (Schwab) Dietze. On March 30, 1960 Jim was united in marriage to Jane Ann Wade at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Williamsburg. He worked for Metro Paver's in Iowa City for 30 years, retiring in 2004. After retiring...

Linette Marie Cook

Linette Marie Cook

Sep 3, 2018

Linette Cook, 66, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018, at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, following a lengthy illness. Visitation will begin Friday, September 7, 2019, at 12:00 noon at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel with family present from 5-7 p.m. that evening. The funeral service will be Saturday, September 8, 2018, at 10 a.m. at...

Mary Ruth Fisher

Mary Ruth Fisher

Sep 3, 2018

WELLMAN - Mary Ruth Fisher was born May 17, 1924, near Parnell, Iowa, the daughter of Orlo C. and Amanda (Kauffman) Fisher. After graduating from Poplar Grove she worked with her parents, and worked as a domestic in Iowa city for several years. After retiring form Iowa City work, she worked part-time at Parkview Manor. She taught Bible School at...

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