OBITUARIES

Feb 16, 2017

Richard D. Ellis, 77, of New London, IA, died Thursday, February 16, 2017, at Arbor Court in Mt. Pleasant, IA. According to his wishes, Richard has been cremated. The family will be hosting a celebration of life gathering at a later date. Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel of Mt. Pleasant has assisted the family. On-line condolences may be directed to www.olsonpowell.com. Born...

Feb 16, 2017

WELLMAN - Gilbert Lee Eaton was born May 30, 1975 in Washington, Iowa, the son of Gilbert Gene Eaton and Kathy (Allen) Keifer. He graduated from Mid-Prairie High School in 1993 and continued his education at Kirkwood Community College to become a Software Developer. On January 30, 2009 Gil was united in marriage to Virginia Silva in Littleton, Colorado and...

Feb 10, 2017

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Feb 8, 2017

Rose Marie Leonhardt, age 92, of Amana, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at Colonial Manor of Amana. Funeral service: 10:00 A.M., Monday, February 13, 2017, at the Middle Amana Community Church, with Elder Kristie Yoder officiating. Burial will be in the Middle Amana Cemetery. Visitation: Monday after 9 a.m., at the Middle Amana Church. In lieu of...

Feb 8, 2017

James D. "Dan" Simpson 47, of Lockridge, IA, formerly of Argyle, IA, died Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Great River Hospice House in West Burlington, IA.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Friday, February 17, 2017, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel of Mt. Pleasant with Pastor Kevin Dice of the Round Prairie Baptist Church, officiating. Visitation will be held...

Feb 6, 2017

Virgil A. Head, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, born November 19, 1950, son of Merle and June Corrick Head, died Monday, February 6, 2017.

No services will be held. The family invites you to share memories of Virgil from 1-4 on Saturday, February 11, 2017, at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Marengo.

He...

Feb 6, 2017

G.F. Spears was born February 19, 1943 in Richmond, Virginia, the son of Olin and Liza (Collins) Spears. He attended school in Richmond. He worked on oil rigs for many years. G.F. died on Monday, February 6, 2017 at Parkview Manor in Wellman at the age of 73 years. G.F. is survived by a daughter Dorothy Cross of North Liberty;...

Feb 5, 2017

Mary A. Boal, 85, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon, Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. that evening.Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on...

Feb 4, 2017

Pamela Sue Widmer died peacefully at her home in Williamsburg, Iowa on February 4th at the age of 62, surrounded by family. Pam went to be with her Lord after a 20 month struggle with ovarian cancer, which she battled with courage and grace. Visitation will be at the Powell Funeral Home in Williamsburg on Wednesday, February 8th from 2...

Feb 4, 2017

Danielle Jeanne Celarier, age 22 of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, now rests safely in the arms of Jesus. She died Saturday, February 4, 2017. Danielle was born on April 17, 1994 in Frederick, Maryland, but she spent most of her life in Cedar Rapids.

Funeral Services will be at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at Harvest Baptist...

Feb 3, 2017

William Robert “Bill” Lippincott , age 86, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017. Graveside Service: 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 7, 2017, Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery, Brooklyn, with Rev. John Reynolds, Jr. officiating. There will be no visitation. Kloster Funeral Home of Brooklyn is in charge of arrangements.

Bill was born February 3, 1931 in Grinnell, Iowa the son...

Jan 30, 2017

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Jan 29, 2017

MILLERSBURG - Charles "Charlie" Alfred Lortz was born July 13, 1929 near Millersburg, Iowa, the son of George Alfred and Mabel Pearl (Montross) Lortz. He graduated from Millersburg High School. On March 29, 1951 he was united in marriage to Beulah Wyant in Kirksville, Missouri. They made their home in the Millersburg community where Charlie farmed until 1986. They then...

Jan 28, 2017

Lloyd A. Orr, 93, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Park Place Elder Living. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2017, from 12 noon until 6:00 p.m., at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel of Mt. Pleasant. Military rites will be accorded at 3:00 p.m., by the Henry County Honor Guard, after which the family will...

Jan 27, 2017

Janice Elaine Jacoby was born October 23, 1945 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Bob and Lorraine (Wyjack) Bowen. She graduated from Jefferson High School in 1963 and Paris Beauty Academy in 1964. Upon graduation, Jan worked as a cosmetologist for a number of years. Jan was united in marriage to Bob Jacoby on June 18, 1966 in Cedar...

Jan 27, 2017

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Jan 25, 2017

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Jan 24, 2017

Larry Mark Schafer, age 73 of Marengo, died Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Memorial Service: 11:00 A.M. Monday, January 30, 2017, Meadow Hill Christian Church, Homestead, Iowa with Rev. Carol Travers officiating. Military Honors will be performed at the church. Family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m., prior to the...

Jan 22, 2017

WELLMAN - Anne Laurette Nicholls was born June 3, 1944 in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Herbert and Betty (Walther) Nicholls. She graduated from Mid-Prairie High School in 1963. Anne has lived in the Wellman community most all of her life. She worked in the kitchen at Shenk Nursing Home for several years. She was a member of the Asbury...

Jan 22, 2017

WELLMAN - Roberta Ann Goodwin was born July 3, 1932 in Washington County, Iowa the daughter of Clarence and Myrtle (Huber) Redlinger. On August 26, 1951 Roberta was united in marriage to Vernie Ray Goodwin at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Wellman. She worked as a nanny in Chicago, the Tiny Diner and Maple Crest in Wellman...