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Dorothea Walker

Dorothea Walker

Jul 15, 2017

DELTA-Dorothea M. Walker, age 97, of Delta, died Saturday, July 15, 2017, at the Sigourney Care Center. Dorothea was born January 20, 1920, in New Sharon, the daughter of Howard and Fern (Collister) Walker. She graduated from What Cheer High School and attended college. She married Earl Teague and they were later divorced. She then married George Jones. Dorothea lived...

Joyce Long

Joyce Long

Jul 13, 2017

SIGOURNEY-Joyce Long, age 74, of Sigourney, died Thursday, July 13, 2017, at her home. Joyce Elaine Mullins Long was born September 26, 1942, at home at Paton in Greene County, Iowa. Her parents were Leslie and Elva (Vought) Mullins. She graduated from Paton Consolidated School in 1960. Joyce then went to Des Moines and worked for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company...

Lydia Chorpening

Lydia Chorpening

Jul 12, 2017

KALONA - Lydia J. Chorpening was born April 19, 1944, in Independence, Iowa, the daughter of Jacob and Catherine (Schrock) Bontreger. On April 4, 1969, Lydia was united in marriage to Russell Chorpening Jr. in Kalona. They lived in Florida, Missouri, Texas, Philippines, and Wisconsin before returning to Kalona. Lydia was a homemaker, missionary, teacher and writer. She enjoyed painting,...

Eunice F Elwood

Eunice F Elwood

Jul 11, 2017

Williamsburg- Eunice Florine Elwood was born October 24, 1933, in rural South Amana, the daughter of Anton and Dora (Huedepohl) Lorenz. She attended Immanuel Lutheran parochial grade school and graduated from Williamsburg High School. Eunice was united in marriage to Harlen Wetjen on August 28, 1953 at Immanuel Lutheran Church near Williamsburg. To this union they were blessed with a...

Donald Ray Burns Sr

Donald Ray Burns Sr

Jul 11, 2017

Donald R. Burns, Sr., 77, of Salem, IA, passed away at 3:23 a.m. on Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at his home.Open visitation will begin after 9 a.m., on Saturday, July 15, 2017, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel. Visitation will continue until the time of the memorial service at 1 p.m. at the Memorial Chapel with Pastor Daniel Haffner of the Hillsboro...

Pauline Wetjen

Pauline Wetjen

Jul 6, 2017

Williamsburg-Pauline Ameilia Gesena Wetjen was born April 1, 1927 in Williamsburg, Iowa the daughter of Ernest and Emma (Doehrmann) Glandorf. She attended Immanuel Lutheran School. Pauline was united in marriage to Eldon Wetjen on October 24, 1948 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. They lived on the farm east of Williamsburg, until moving to Highland Ridge. Pauline helped on the farm and...

Hubert Lowery

Hubert Lowery

Jul 6, 2017

Hubert G. Lowery, 72, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at his home.According to Hubert's wishes his body has been cremated. Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon on Monday, July 10, 2017, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. Gifts of love and friendship may...

Janet Marner

Janet Marner

Jul 5, 2017

Janet K. Marner, 79, of Keosauqua, IA, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Great River Medical Center.Visitation will begin after 12 noon, on Sunday, July 9, 2017, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. that afternoon. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 10, 2017, at Calvary...

Charles (Chick) Lyle

Charles (Chick) Lyle

Jul 5, 2017

KEOTA-Charles E. (Chick) Lyle, age 92, of Washington, formerly of Keota, died Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at the Washington County Hospital. Chick was born January 5, 1925, near Keota, to Guy and Ruth (Rittenhouse) Lyle. He attended Green Valley country school and graduated from Keota High School in 1941. After graduation he returned to the family farm. On February 20,...

Mary Agnew

Mary Agnew

Jul 4, 2017

Mary G. (O'Rourke) Agnew was born on July 30, 1919 in the Armah vicinity, Dayton Township, Iowa County, Iowa. The daughter of John S. and Charlotte (Wagner) O'Rourke. She graduated from Keswick High School in 1937, and from Ottumwa Heights College where she received her teaching certificate. She taught country school in Keokuk and Iowa Counties for six years. Mary...

Maxine O Conrad

Maxine O Conrad

Jul 4, 2017

Williamsburg- Maxine O. Conrad of Williamsburg and formerly of Keota died Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Highland Ridge Retirement Community in Williamsburg at the age of 97 years. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 am Saturday, July 8, 2017 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Keota. Fr. Charles Fladung will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Keota....

Suzzette Monroe

Suzzette Monroe

Jul 3, 2017

Suzzette Surrette "Missy" Monroe, 44, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 3, 2017, at her home.According to her wishes, cremation will be accorded. A private, family celebration of Suzzette's life will be held Sunday July 9 at the family Home. Gifts of love and friendship may be given to the family for her children's education. Olson~Powell Memorial...

Jody Bair

Jody Bair

Jul 3, 2017

Jody Bair, 85, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Monday, July 3, 2017, at the Golden Years Assisted Living complex in Walworth, WI. Visitation will begin after 12:00 noon on Friday, September 29th at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. that evening. A memorial mass will be held on Saturday,...

Roberta Jean Christiansen

Roberta Jean Christiansen

Jul 3, 2017

WELLMAN - Roberta Christiansen passed away Monday July 3, 2017, on her 90th birthday at Parkview Manor in Wellman, following an extended illness. She moved to Parkview in September of 2015. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at the Asbury United Methodist Church in Wellman. Burial will be at a later date in...

Ruth Abigail Voss

Ruth Abigail Voss

Jul 3, 2017

Homestead-Ruth Abigail Voss was born into Jesus arms on Monday, July 3, 2017 the daughter of Zachary and Kendra (Wheaton) Voss. She was born at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Ruth is survived by her parents, grandparents: Tonja Wheaton, Jeff Wheaton, Russ Voss and Michele Mazemke and great grandparents: Joyce Voss and Jim & Marlene...

Mildred Helen Jones

Mildred Helen Jones

Jul 1, 2017

Williamsburg-Mildred Helen Jones was born April 24, 1921, near Conroy, the daughter of Christian and Bertha Cashman Kelting. She graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1938. Mildred was united in marriage to Ralph David Jones on June 17, 1941 at her parents' home in Hilton Township. She lived on farms within one mile of her birthplace until she moved to...

Joseph R Chapman

Joseph R Chapman

Jul 1, 2017

South English- Joseph Robert Chapman was born April 1, 1955 in Iowa City, Iowa the son of Clifford Darrell & Ada B. (Robison) Chapman. He graduated from English Valley High School in 1973. Joe worked for White State Bank in South English and was a dispatcher for the Keokuk County Sheriff's Office and the Iowa State Patrol. He lived most...

Rick Dean Petz

Rick Dean Petz

Jun 29, 2017

Williamsburg-Rick Dean Petz was born March 26, 1954 in Williamsburg, the son of Edward and Audrey (Smith) Petz. He graduated from Williamsburg High School. Rick was united in marriage to Gale Shaver on May 13, 1988 in Parnell. To this union they were blessed with a daughter. They later divorced. Rick worked in the concrete business. He enjoyed boating, fishing,...

Marilyn "M.J." Bertsch

Marilyn "M.J." Bertsch

Jun 28, 2017

Marilyn " M.J." Bertsch, 75, of Fairfield, IA, died Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.Visitation will begin after 10:00 a.m., on Monday, July 3, 2017, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 12:00 noon until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Pastor Jeff McPheron will be officiating. Following...

Leonard Leo Meyer

Leonard Leo Meyer

Jun 27, 2017

Williamsburg- Leonard Leo Meyer was born March 9, 1944 near Williamsburg, Iowa the son of Floyd G. and Alice E. (Mumm) Meyer. He was baptized at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Williamsburg and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Conroy. Leonard worked at the Landmark Handimart for several years before going to work at the Brick House Restaurant in Amana....

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