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Matt Beckman

Matt Beckman

May 20, 2018

SIGOURNEY-Matthew Phillip (Matt) Beckman was born in Sperry Iowa on February 8th, 1946 to Martin and Hazel Beckman. He died unexpectedly on May 20th, 2018 at age 72. Matt graduated from Notre Dame High School in Burlington Iowa and later obtained a Bachelors of Business Administration from the University of Iowa. He joined the United States Navy September 3, 1968...

Betty Marie Schaffner

Betty Marie Schaffner

May 20, 2018

North English- Betty Marie Schaffner was born April 28, 1931 in English Township, Iowa County, Iowa, the daughter of Arthur Edward & Alda (Fancher) Himler. She graduated from Millersburg High School in 1949. On January 11, 1951 Betty was united in marriage to Russell Benjamin Schaffner. They farmed around the Millersburg area. Betty was a homemaker and farm wife, sold...

Jack Winfrey

Jack Winfrey

May 11, 2018

SIGOURNEY-Jack Winfrey, age 79, of Sigourney, died Friday, May 11, 2018, at Manor House Care Center in Sigourney. Jack was born February 14, 1939, in Sigourney, to Henry and Dorothy (Moore) Winfrey. He grew up in Sigourney and graduated from high school in 1957. On January 2, 1966, he married Donna Wessel in Seattle, Washington. The couple lived in Seattle,...

Daniel E. White

Daniel E. White

May 8, 2018

Dan E. White, 52, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died unexpectedly in the Emergency Room at Henry County Health Center on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Thursday, May 10, 2018, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., that evening. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m.,...

Merlyn Keith Yoder

Merlyn Keith Yoder

May 7, 2018

WELLMAN - Merlyn Keith Yoder was born May 3, 1953, in Missouri. He was adopted by Daniel and Kathryn Yoder. He graduated from Iowa Mennonite School. Merlyn has lived in the Parnell and Wellman communities all of his life where he worked as a farm hand. He enjoyed going to the Old Threshers Reunion and displaying his antique gas engines....

Donald J Donohoe

Donald J Donohoe

May 7, 2018

Holbrook-Donald J. Donohoe was born January 16, 1941, near Holbrook, Iowa, the son of Thomas and Teresa (Weldon) Donohoe. He attended school in Holbrook and graduated from Parnell High School. Don was united in marriage to Mary Ann Tiernan on November 11, 1960 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Parnell. He spent most of his life on the family farm...

Patrick J Donohoe

Patrick J Donohoe

May 6, 2018

Parnell-Patrick Joseph Donohoe was born February 15, 1964 in Cedar Rapids, the son of Gerald T. And Kathleen Ann (Ferrie) Donohoe. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1982. Pat was united in marriage to Lynette Ellen Glandorf on August 17, 1991 at St. Michael Church in Holbrook. Pat farmed and raised cattle east of Parnell and was the owner...

Paul George Trimpe

Paul George Trimpe

Apr 30, 2018

Williamsburg- Paul George Trimpe was born July 30, 1917 on the farm south of Homestead, Iowa, the son of Otto Mathias & Rosina Anna (Von Ahsen) Trimpe. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church, near Homestead. Paul attended St. John's Lutheran School. After graduating, he worked as a farmhand for neighbors and friends. Paul was united in...

Herbert D. Mohr

Herbert D. Mohr

Apr 26, 2018

SIGOURNEY-Herbert D. Mohr, age 96, of Sigourney, died Thursday, April 26, 2018, at the Keokuk County Health Center in Sigourney. Herb was born August 30, 1921, in Victor, to George and Ruby (Smith) Mohr. The family moved to a farm near North English when he was eight and he graduated from North English High School. He then served in the...

Josephine Bernice Conner

Josephine Bernice Conner

Apr 25, 2018

Josephine B. Conner, 84, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Visitation will be Friday, April 27, 2018, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel from noon until 7:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 28, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. at Trenton Missionary Church with...

Allen Payne

Allen Payne

Apr 25, 2018

B. Allen Payne, 84, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at the Henry County Health Center. The family will host a memorial service at 3:30 p.m., on Sunday, May 13, 2018, at Kingdom Hall in Burlington, IA. On-line condolences may be directed to www.olsonpowell.com Born August 18, 1933, in Monmouth, IL, Birdsell Allen was the son...

Genevieve Clara Altenhofen

Genevieve Clara Altenhofen

Apr 24, 2018

Sigourney- Genevieve Clara (Berg) Altenhofen was born August 5, 1916 near Harper, Iowa the daughter of Nicholas & Magdalena (Adam) Berg. She attended Clear Creek school through 8th grade. On May 10, 1938, Genevieve was united in marriage to Donavon H. Altenhofen at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Harper. She lived her whole life in Keokuk County. Genevieve was a...

Nancy Lee Schipper

Nancy Lee Schipper

Apr 19, 2018

Williamsburg-Nancy Schipper passed away peacefully on April 19, 2018 at her home in Williamsburg, Iowa at the age of 63. She entered into God's hands surrounded by her family. Nancy Lee Hendrickson was born on January 29, 1955 in Fairfield, Iowa to George and Marvalene (Myers) Hendrickson. She graduated from Pekin High School in 1973, where she was a standout...

Jean  Fetzer

Jean Fetzer

Apr 17, 2018

Jean Fetzer was born April 7, 1925, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The daughter of James H. and Sadie (Carney) Frederick. She attended and graduated from St. Patrick Catholic School in Cedar Rapids. Jean went to business school in Cedar Rapid and worked at Iowa Manufacturing as a bookkeeper and an accountant before her marriage. Jean was united in marriage to...

Thomas Martin Phelps III

Thomas Martin Phelps III

Apr 16, 2018

Thomas Tom Phelps III, 84, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Monday, April 16, 2018, at the Great River Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 4-7 PM on Friday, April 20, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will receive friends from 5-7 PM. Funeral services will be held at Calvary Baptist Church on Saturday, April 21, at...

Nancy Louise Turner

Nancy Louise Turner

Apr 12, 2018

Williamsburg-Nancy Louise Turner was born August 7, 1937 in Knoxville, Iowa, the daughter of Raymond and Thurlene (Agan) Shilling. She grew up in the Knoxville area and graduated from Knoxville High School then attended Kirkwood College. Nancy was united in marriage to James Dale Turner on September 4, 1959 in Des Moines. They lived in Des Moines, Carlisle and Conrad...

Johnny "Chip" Woline

Johnny "Chip" Woline

Apr 11, 2018

Johnny A. Chip Woline, 60, of Coralville, IA, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away, Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at his residence after a lengthy battle with cancer. Private family services will be held. Burial will be in Forest Home Cemetery. Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. A memorial has been established for IMPACT, a University of...

Wilbur "Bill" Crawford

Wilbur "Bill" Crawford

Apr 10, 2018

KEOTA-Wilbur "Bill" Crawford, age 81, of rural Keota, died Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at his home. Bill was born September 4, 1936, in rural Keota, to Omer and Violet (Bond) Crawford and graduated from Keota High School in 1954. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict, where he was one of the youngest officers promoted to...

Peg Swenson

Peg Swenson

Apr 8, 2018

Margaret L. Peg Swenson, 97, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018, at Henry County Health Center, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Swedesburg Evangelical Lutheran Church, with Rev. Mark Youngquist officiating. The family will greet friends at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m., until...

Elva Mast

Elva Mast

Apr 5, 2018

KALONA - Elva Magdalene Mast was born November 10, 1935 near Kalona, Iowa, the daughter of Daniel and Catherine (Gingerich) Miller. On February 8, 1956 Elva was united in marriage to Andrew E. Mast at the Sharon Bethel Church in rural Kalona. They lived in the Kalona, Keota and Wellman communities where Elva was a homemaker. She was a member...

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