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Charles Whetstine

Charles Whetstine

Dec 16, 2024

Kalona-Charles Whetstine was born on his grandparents’ farm near What Cheer, Iowa on July 11, 1941 to Oral and Arlene Ulin. He was later adopted by Merle Whetstine, Arlene's second husband. He grew up in Wellman but often spent summers on the farm where he was born. He enlisted in the Army in 1959 and served until 1962. 

Charles married Susan...

Thomas Richard Babcock

Thomas Richard Babcock

Dec 14, 2024

Wellman-Thomas Richard Babcock was born May 20, 1956, in Wausau, Wisconsin. The son of Thomas and Marian (Stubbe) Babcock. He attended school in the Chicago area. Tom was united in marriage to Monica Butterbaugh on May 23, 1998, at a cabin on the river near Iowa City, Iowa. They have lived in Solon, Tiffin, Iowa City and Olds. Tom worked...

Barbara Anne Tiernan

Barbara Anne Tiernan

Dec 12, 2024

Williamsburg- Barbara Anne (Morton) Tiernan was born December 27, 1934 in Mount Hope, West Virginia the daughter of Lacy R. Wilhelm and Irene M. (Maloney) Wilhelm. She was raised in Fayetteville, NC by her mother, Irene and step-father, Robert Morton. Barb graduated from Fayetteville High School in 1952. On November, 1, 1952 she was united in marriage to John D....

Jasiel Irene Timm

Jasiel Irene Timm

Dec 10, 2024

Victor-Jasiel Irene Timm was born July 28, 1938, in Williamsburg, Iowa the daughter of Fremont & Irene (Zimmerman) Huedepohl. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Williamsburg. Jasiel attended St. Paul Lutheran School through 8th grade, she then attended Hilton Consolidated School in Conroy, graduating in 1956. On April 12, 1958, Jasiel was united in marriage...

Michael L. Brooks

Michael L. Brooks

Dec 4, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT- Michael Brooks, 68, of Mount Pleasant, died Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at the Henry County Health Center.

Michael was born February 17, 1956, in Peoria, Illinois, the son of Dewey and Doris (Hart) Brooks. Michael worked at Henry County Health Center, and most recently at Walmart as a Maintenance Supervisor.

Michael is survived by niece Amy (Jason) Olson, of Mount...

Marjorie R. McDowell

Marjorie R. McDowell

Dec 4, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT- Marjorie Ruth McDowell, 95, of Mount Pleasant, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Addington Place in Mount Pleasant.

Marjorie Ruth Baker McDowell was born on December 13, 1928, on a farm near Yarmouth, Iowa, the daughter of Karl Elmer Baker and Sylvia Myrtle (Hodson) Baker. She married John E. McDowell on June 17, 1949, at the First...

Ivan "Lindy" Redlinger

Ivan "Lindy" Redlinger

Dec 4, 2024

Ivan “Lindy” Redlinger was born November 29, 1930 in Keota, Iowa the son of Bernard and Lula (Baker) Redlinger. Ivan graduated from Wellman High School; he joined the Navy following graduation. On January 22, 1955 Ivan was united in marriage to Muriel Joan Spears in Kinross, Iowa. Ivan was the Mayor of Wellman and worked at the Wellman Farm Center....

Rebecca Manning

Rebecca Manning

Dec 3, 2024

Rebecca Jane White Manning, 72, of Fairfield died Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.

Becky was born March 31, 1952, in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of Dale and Betty (Johnson) White. She attended Mount Pleasant High School. Rebecca worked as a cook at Hy-Vee in the kitchen. She enjoyed family especially her grandchildren and...

Helen Moore

Helen Moore

Dec 3, 2024

Helen L. Moore, 96, of Mount Pleasant, formerly of Ottumwa, died Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Savannah Heights in Mount Pleasant.

Helen was born September 10, 1928, in Fremont, Iowa, the daughter of Elmer F. and Irene (Phillips) Kelley. She graduated from Hedrick Hick School in 1946. On November 19, 1948, Helen was united in marriage to George R. Moore. Helen...

Pamela Redlinger

Pamela Redlinger

Dec 2, 2024

Wellman- Pamela Redlinger was born September 15, 1955, in Washington, Iowa, the daughter of Ivan and Muriel Joan (Spears) Redlinger. She graduated from Mid-Prairie High School in 1974. She lived in the Wellman area her whole life. Pamela enjoyed her Cats and Iowa Women Basketball. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Pamela passed away Monday, December 2,...

Celeste Woltering

Celeste Woltering

Dec 2, 2024

KEOTA-Celeste Woltering, age 86, of Keota, died Monday, December 2, 2024, at Halcyon House in Washington.

 Celeste was born April 27, 1938, in Keokuk County, the daughter of John B. and Caecilia (Peiffer) Weber and graduated from Keota High School in 1956. On February16, 1957, she married Joseph Woltering at St. Mary Catholic Church in Keota. A lifelong resident of the...

Jake Junior Vicars

Jake Junior Vicars

Nov 30, 2024

Jake Junior Vicars, 93, of Hillsboro died Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Park Place Elder Living in Mount Pleasant. 

Junior was born November 17, 1931, in Stockport, Iowa, the son of Jake and Alta (Marshall) Vicars. He graduated from Salem High School in 1950. On April 4, 1953, Junior was united in marriage to Bonnie Haushahn at her parent’s home in...

Opal I. Wiggins

Opal I. Wiggins

Nov 29, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT- Opal Wiggins, 98, of Trenton died Friday, November 29, 2024, at Van Vorhies Haus in Mount Pleasant. 

Opal was born September 1, 1926, in Salina, Iowa, the eldest of eight children of Ray and Emma (Smith) Manning. She was raised in Coppock, lived in White Oak, Trenton and Mount Pleasant. She went to New York City as a teenager...

Marilyn Schroeder

Marilyn Schroeder

Nov 26, 2024

SIGOURNEY-Marilyn Jean Schroeder, age 86, of Sigourney, died Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the Keokuk County Health Center in Sigourney.

 Marilyn was born September 17, 1938, in Fairfield, to Chester and Dorothy (Kenning) Davis and graduated from Sigourney High School in 1956. On June 15, 1958, she married Larry Schroeder at the Lancaster Christian Church. She was a member of the...

Karen White

Karen White

Nov 26, 2024

Karen Kay White was born June 29, 1942, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The daughter of Glenn and Catherine (Williams) Adams. Karen grew up in Solon and moved to Lisbon. She was united to Dale White in 1959 and eventually moved to rural Wellman. She worked at the Kalonial Townhouse, Hy-Vee as a demonstrator and Mid Prairie High School kitchen, so...

Marcia Hester

Marcia Hester

Nov 23, 2024

Conroy-Marcia Sue Hester was born July 13, 1970, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Leroy and Patricia (VanDyke) Wille. She graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1988. She attended William Penn College, Kirkwood and Walden University. Marcia was united in marriage to Brian Hester on July 3, 1999 at the Welsh Church in Sharon Center, Iowa. Marcia worked as...

David L. Snodgrass

David L. Snodgrass

Nov 21, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT- David L. Snodgrass, 66, of Mount Pleasant, died Thursday, November 21, 2024, in Mound City, Missouri, as a result of a UTV accident. 

Dave was born December 23, 1957, in Knoxville, the son of James B. and Helen L. (White) Snodgrass. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1976 and continued his education at Northeast Missouri State University....

Janice Crissman

Janice Crissman

Nov 21, 2024

OTTUMWA-Jan Crissman, age 86, of Ottumwa, died Thursday, November 21, 2024, at her home.

Jan was born April 19, 1938, in Williamsburg, Iowa, to Martin and Eunice (Arp) Schroeder. She graduated from Sigourney High School in 1956 and received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Iowa in 1960. She then worked in the psychiatric ward at University...

Maxine Stagner

Maxine Stagner

Nov 21, 2024

Lola “Maxine” Stagner, 92, of Columbus Junction died Thursday, November 21st, 2024, at United Presbyterian Home in Washington. Visitation is Sunday November 24th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Yoder Powell Funeral Home in Kalona. Services are Monday, November 25th at 1:00 at Yoder Powell Funeral Home in Kalona. Pastor Andrew Zuehlke will be officiating. Private burial will be...

Phyllis Yoder

Phyllis Yoder

Nov 20, 2024

Phyllis Ailene Yoder was born June 28, 1941 in Leonard, Missouri, the daughter of Ralph and Verna (Miller) Detwiler. Phyllis grew up in Missouri until her freshman year of high school when they moved to Wellman, Iowa. She attended and graduated from Iowa Mennonite School. 

On July 2, 1960 Phyllis was united in marriage to Eldon Ray Yoder. Phyllis and her...

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