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J. Tom Klein

J. Tom Klein

Feb 8, 2018

Marion- John (Tom) Thomas Klein of Marion and formerly of North English, died Thursday, February 8, 2018, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City at the age of 67 years. Tom was born February 28, 1950 in Iowa City, the son of John and Helen (Shea) Klein. He graduated from Keota High School in 1968. He...

JoAnne M. Miller

JoAnne M. Miller

Feb 7, 2018

HARPER-JoAnne M. Miller, age 88, of Harper, died Wednesday, February 7, 2018, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. JoAnne was born February 27, 1929, in rural Harper, to Leo and Helen (Nicoli) Rettler and graduated from St. Elizabeth High School. On August 28, 1947, she married Milo D. Miller at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Harper....

Gary Ruth, Jr.

Gary Ruth, Jr.

Feb 7, 2018

Gary Ruth, Jr., 29, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Wednesday, February 07, 2018, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon on MONDAY, February 12th, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. The family will receive friends from 5:00 7:00 p.m. at the Memorial Chapel that evening. A Christian Vigil service will follow the family...

N. Gene Claypool

N. Gene Claypool

Feb 6, 2018

North English- Norman Gene Claypool was born April 12, 1934 in Iowa City, Iowa the son of Layton E. & Gertrude Irene (Singleton) Claypool. On April 12, 1953 Gene was united in marriage to Dolores Marie Spiess at the Bethel Church in Sigourney. He served as a Private 1st Class in the U.S. Army from November 1956 to November 1958....

Jozie Buffington

Jozie Buffington

Feb 5, 2018

Fairfax- Jospehina Mae Buffington was born December 20, 1997 in McDonough, Georgia the daughter of Michael Shane and Wendy Josephine (Icenbice) Shelley. She graduated from Kirkwood in Cedar Rapids. She worked as a cashier at Casey's General Store in North English. She enjoyed nerf gun wars and drawing. She was a girl gamer extraordinare and loved spending time with her...

Carol Mullen

Carol Mullen

Jan 31, 2018

Wellman- Carol Ann Mullen was born August 15, 1961, in Washington, Iowa, the daughter of Donald and Donna (Murphy) Bush. She graduated from Mid-Prairie High School in 1979. On March 31, 1984, Carol was united in marriage to Ronald Mullen at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Wellman. Carol worked at the University Of Iowa Hospital and Clinics as a Clerk...

Derald Arthur Glandorf

Derald Arthur Glandorf

Jan 30, 2018

Williamsburg-Derald Arthur Glandorf was born the son of Arthur and Meta (Wardenburg) Glandorf on a farm east of Williamsburg, Iowa, on July 25, 1932. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church near Williamsburg. Derald was united in marriage to June Madeline Woodrum on September 3, 1955 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. To this union they were blessed with two...

Betty Conkity

Betty Conkity

Jan 29, 2018

HARPER - Betty J. Clubb Hammes Conkity was born August 4, 1926 near Harper, Iowa, the daughter of Carl and Edna (Fixmer) Clubb. She graduated from Sigourney High School in 1944. On August 19, 1944 Betty was united in marriage to Leon F. Hammes at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Leon passed away in 1972. On August 12. 1977...

Donald Zimmerman

Donald Zimmerman

Jan 27, 2018

Donald "Don" Cletus Zimmerman, 80, formerly of Sigourney, Iowa, passed away on January 27 in New Braunfels, Texas, of natural causes. A celebration of life will be held from 3 to 7 pm on February 17th at Sigourney Golf & Country Club. All family and friends are welcome. Arrangements are being handled by Powell Funeral Home. Don was the owner...

Catherine "Cass" Jane Gibson

Catherine "Cass" Jane Gibson

Jan 26, 2018

Catherine J. Cass Gibson, 68, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018, at her home in Mt. Pleasant. Visitation will be held from 12:00 noon until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, January 29, 2018 at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel. Family will be present from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on...

Isaac M. Jacobsmeier

Isaac M. Jacobsmeier

Jan 26, 2018

Isaac Jacobsmeier, 40, of West Point, IA, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. Visitation will begin after12:00 noon, on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel. Family will be present from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 3:30 p.m. at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel with...

Dorothy Cole

Dorothy Cole

Jan 25, 2018

Wellman- Dorothy M. Cole was born May 6, 1928 in Spring Township, Pennsylvania the daughter of William and Leona (Cole) Moses and graduated from high school. On December 2, 1944, she married Charles A. Telliho in Meadville, Pennsylvania. He preceded her in death in 1974. She then married Lynn Cole and they were later divorced. A homemaker, Dorothy lived in...

Gary M. Blaylock

Gary M. Blaylock

Jan 23, 2018

North English- Gary M. Blaylock was born February 28, 1943 in Kinross, Iowa, the son of Marvin Franklin and Jessie Irene (Edmundson) Blaylock. He attended Kinross School through 8th grade, graduated from English Valleys High School in 1961 and attended Iowa State University for agriculture. While in high school he played basketball and football. After graduating high school Gary managed...

Rachel May Evans

Rachel May Evans

Jan 22, 2018

North English- Rachel May Evans was born May 21, 1919 near South English, Iowa, the daughter of William Day and Mary Catherine (Moore) Evans. She attended South English Schools. Rachel worked at Amana Refrigeration and with home health care. She lived her entire life in the South English community until moving to the English Valley Care Center in December 2011....

James Richard Gowin

James Richard Gowin

Jan 21, 2018

Williamsburg-James Richard Gowin was born October 11, 1942, in Fulton, Missouri, the son of Robert "Bob" and Edith (Humes) Gowin. He graduated from Fulton High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving from 1964-1967. Jim was united in marriage to Diann Bogle on October 9, 1967, in Fulton. He worked as a manager for the Landmark and later became...

Charles David Wright

Charles David Wright

Jan 19, 2018

Keota- Charles David Wright was born August 11, 1958 in Washington, Iowa, the son of David and Jean (Koenig) Wright. He attended school in Keota. Chuck worked with his father doing electrical work along with working at Kalona Plastics and later Ray-Man for 23 years. He was a member of the Keota Jaycee's. Chuck enjoyed tinkering around, doing handyman jobs...

Joseph E. Hershberger

Joseph E. Hershberger

Jan 18, 2018

KALONA - Joseph E. Hershberger was born to Edwin and Esther (Miller) Hershberger on May 16, 1922 near Kalona, Iowa. He died at the Pleasantview Home in Kalona on Thursday, January 18, 2018, at the age of 95 years. In his youth Joseph attended Evergreen one-room school. On August 28, 1941, he was married to Suvilla Bontrager. The couple celebrated...

Roger Brauman

Roger Brauman

Jan 16, 2018

Roger M. Brauman, 66, of Osage Beach, MO, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach, following a courageous battle with cancer. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 20, 2018, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel. A memorial service will follow at 2:00 p.m., that...

Kenneth Seibert

Kenneth Seibert

Jan 16, 2018

Kenneth E. Phrogg Seibert, 66, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at his home. The family will greet friends on Friday, January 19, 2018, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church. Funeral services will follow at 6:00 p.m., that same evening, at the church, with The Reverend Deborah Stowers officiating. Cremation...

Ronald G. Strohman

Ronald G. Strohman

Jan 14, 2018

SIGOURNEY-Ronald G. Strohman, age 83, of Sigourney, died Sunday, January 14, 2018, at the Keokuk County Health Center in Sigourney. Ronald was born October 28, 1934, in Sigourney, to Harold and Leona (Peiffer) Strohman. He graduated from Sigourney High School in 1952 and attended St. Ambrose University. Ron then drove truck for Parkhill Trucking and worked at the DX station...

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