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Elizabeth Jane Miller

Elizabeth Jane Miller

May 6, 2017

KALONA - Elizabeth Jane Miller, 82 of Kalona passed away in Phoenix, Arizona, from complications of a stroke on Saturday, May 6, 2017. She was born March 13, 1935, in Inola, Oklahoma, to John L. and Mary (Yoder) Chupp. She accepted Christ as her personal savior in her youth and was a member of the Sharon Bethel Church in Kalona....

Anna M. Sanchez

Anna M. Sanchez

May 5, 2017

Anna M. Sanchez, 67, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Friday, May 5, 2017, at Great River Hospice House in West Burlington, IA.A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Monday, May 8, 2017, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, with Pastor Mike Kelley officiating. The family will greet friends for two hours prior to the service beginning at 4:00...

Opal Grove

Opal Grove

May 4, 2017

Opal Ballard Beorkrem Grove, 96, passed away to be with her Lord on May 4, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. Opal was born on July 5, 1920 near North English, Iowa, the daughter of John Newton & Bertha Stella (Riffle) Ballard. Opal graduated from South English High School. She was married to Eldon Beorkrem, and for many years she and Eldon...

Mary Celesta Possehl

Mary Celesta Possehl

May 4, 2017

Williamsburg-Mary Celesta Possehl was born June 13, 1918, in Marengo, Iowa the daughter of Clinton and Mary A. (McGivern) McMann. She grew up in the Marengo community and attended rural Iowa county schools. Mary was united in marriage to Carl William Possehl on September 19 1935 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Marengo. Mary was a homemaker, helped Carl on...

Dorothy Garringer

Dorothy Garringer

May 3, 2017

Williamsburg-Dorothy Sophia Garringer was born July 31, 1925 in Marengo, Iowa, the daughter of August and Anna (Kleinmeyer) Fritz. She attended Lutheran Interparish School in Williamsburg. Dorothy was united in marriage to Donald Lester Garringer on November 22, 1943 in Marengo. To this union they were blessed with 6 children. They later divorced. She has lived her whole life in...

Richard "Dick" Augsburger

Richard "Dick" Augsburger

May 3, 2017

Richard C. "Dick" Augsburger, 82, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Arbor Court in Mt. Pleasant.Visitation will be held from 12 noon until 6:00 p.m., on Sunday, May 7, 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 held at...

George C. Phanthouvong

George C. Phanthouvong

Apr 29, 2017

George C. Phanthouvong, 82, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Saturday, April 29, 2017, in Henry County Health Center Emergency Room. Visitation with the family present will be held on Friday, May 5, 2017, from 12 noon until 1:00 p.m., at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel of Mt. Pleasant. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, at the Olson~Powell Chapel. Cremation...

Timothy Scott Atkinson

Timothy Scott Atkinson

Apr 27, 2017

Parnell-Timothy Scott Atkinson was born July 22, 1965, in Harlan, Iowa, the son of Robert K. and Anna Mae (Nelsen) Atkinson. He graduated from West High School in Iowa City in 1984. Tim was united in marriage to Dawn Brennan on August 5, 1989 at North Liberty. To this union they were blessed with three children. They later divorced. Tim...

Evelyn L Brown

Evelyn L Brown

Apr 26, 2017

WELLMAN - Evelyn Lucille Brown was born May 8, 1928, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the daughter of James and Rowena (McDaniel) Broherd. On April 27, 1946, Evelyn was united in marriage to William Brown in Ottumwa. She worked as a nursing assistant at Raim and Blank Children's Hospital and Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. Bill and Evelyn moved to the Wellman...

Alvin Walter Wiseman

Alvin Walter Wiseman

Apr 25, 2017

North English- Alvin Walter Wiseman, was born December 4, 1933 in Sigourney, Iowa, the son of Raymond and Hattie Wiseman. He was united in marriage to Betty Primley, to this union they were blessed with four children, Randall, Rick, Kimberly and Lori. Alvin worked various jobs including construction, Iowa County Road Crew, custodian at the Millersburg School and was a...

LaVerna Folkmann

LaVerna Folkmann

Apr 25, 2017

Williamsburg-LaVerna Sophia Johanna Folkmann was born May 16, 1927, rural Homestead, the daughter of Rudolph and Dora (Witte) Sandersfeld. She was baptized June 12, 1927 and confirmed on April 6, 1941 at St. John Lutheran Church near Homestead. LaVerna was united in marriage to Merlin Folkmann on April 24, 1949 at St. John Lutheran Church near Homestead. Together they lived...

Evelyn Sheryl Swartzentruber

Evelyn Sheryl Swartzentruber

Apr 25, 2017

KALONA - Evelyn Sheryl Swartzentruber, age 33 of Kalona, Iowa, died in her home on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. Evelyn was born March 27, 1984 in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of James Arlin and Fannie N. (Miller) Swartzentruber. Evelyn had her special needs. It was a privilege to care for her. Evelyn is survived by her parents, James and...

Maxine Ahrens

Maxine Ahrens

Apr 24, 2017

Conroy-Lois Maxine Ahrens was born April 12, 1917 in Conroy, Iowa, the daughter of Jule and Blanche (Olson) Olson. She graduated from Hilton Consolidated School in Conroy. Maxine was united in marriage to Elmer "Pete" Ahrens on August 29, 1940 in Princeton, MO. In addition to being a life long partner to Pete on the farm and raising four children,...

Ernest A. DuBuis

Ernest A. DuBuis

Apr 22, 2017

Obituary will be available soon.

Lorene "Todd" Snider

Lorene "Todd" Snider

Apr 22, 2017

WELLMAN - Lorene "Todd" Snider was born August 1, 1916, the daughter of Calvin and Hattie (Taylor) Griggs. She grew up on a farm southwest of Wellman, with her sister and two brothers. Lorene attended country school and graduated from Wellman High School in 1933. She then took "Normal Training" in Cedar Falls, Iowa, and at age 18, began teaching...

William  Loren Swartzendruber

William Loren Swartzendruber

Apr 21, 2017

Kalona- William Loren Swartzendruber, the son of Samuel and Lucy (Miller) Swartzendruber, was born October 11, 1927, in Wellman, Iowa. He married Verda Ropp on August 18, 1959, at Sunnyside Mennonite Church. Bill worked for Graber Heating & Air Conditioning, owned and operated Bill's Butchering Plant for twelve years, laid brick for four years, and was custodian at Iowa Mennonite...

Jacqualine Ann Eckert

Jacqualine Ann Eckert

Apr 18, 2017

Wellman- Jacqualine Ann Eckert was born August 24, 1951 in Sigourney, Iowa the daughter of Max Ellsworth and Joan Virginia (Crawford) Wade. She attended English Valleys High School. Jackie worked as a CNA for many years in Wellman and Kalona. She enjoyed mushroom hunting, fishing and taking a yearly trip to Wisconsin. Jackie died on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at...

Ruby Arlene Brenneman

Ruby Arlene Brenneman

Apr 15, 2017

Obituary will be available soon.

Sally Louise Long

Sally Louise Long

Apr 15, 2017

Cedar Rapids- Sally Louise Long was born July 4, 1965 in Sigourney, Iowa the daughter of Russell & Helen (Young) Bucher. She graduated from English Valleys High School in 1983 and Iowa State University in 1987 with a BS in Communications. Throughout the years Sally worked at Williamsburg Manufacturing, Montezuma Manufacturing and altered clothes for others. She was a member...

Paul Howard Lyon

Paul Howard Lyon

Apr 13, 2017

Paul Howard Lyon, 83, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017 at his home in Mt. Pleasant. According to his wishes his body has been cremated and no services will be held. The Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the Veterans Hospital in Iowa City to be used for the comfort and welfare...

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