Walter H. James
Sep 29, 2016
Millersburg- Walter H. James was born March 12, 1929 in Ottumwa, Iowa the son of Earnest & Anna Alfreda "Alfa" (Hardesty) James. He attended school in Wapello County. Walt owned and operated W. H. James Earth Construction for 36 years. He married Dorothy L. Hill in 1947. Together they had three children. They later divorced. On July 8, 1967 Walt...
Timothy Ray Parris
Sep 21, 2016
Tiffin- Timothy Ray Parris was born October 2, 1951 in Ottumwa, Iowa the son of Rev. Robert and Vivian Maxine (Barnes) Parris. Tim graduated from Mid-Prairie High School in 1969, in 1969 he joined the United States Marine Corps. After returning he attended the University of Northern Iowa. Tim worked 40 years for the City of Iowa City in street...
Ralph Chipman
Sep 18, 2016
Ralph V. Chipman, 87, of Plainfield, IL, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016, at the Harbor Chase Assisted Living complex in Plainfield.Visitation, with the family present, will be on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, September 22, 2016, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, with...
Joseph Ellis Bender
Sep 16, 2016
Joseph Ellis Bender, 84, of Paris, TX, entered his eternal home surrounded by his family on September 16, 2016, at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. Joseph was born on May 31, 1932, to Albert and Gertrude (Bales) Bender on their farm near Millersburg, IA. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1952...
Henry "Hank" Edward Weck
Sep 14, 2016
Humboldt- Henry "Hank" Edward Weck was born July 24, 1941, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the son of Edward Henry & Alice Mae (Hoffman) Weck. He graduated from high school in South River, New Jersey. He served as an Airman 1st class in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War era. On July 25, 1964, Hank was united...
Vesta L Gingerich
Sep 13, 2016
Vesta Louise Troyer was born on March 3, 1919, in McPherson, Kansas, to Roy S. and Nora Miller Troyer. She joined an older brother Ordo, From 1921-28 the family lived near Hubbard, Oregon. In 1928 the Troyer family moved back to Hesston, Kansas, where Roy worked in the King Motor Company, Hesston Feed Mill, and Roy Al Turkey Plant, and...
Pheng Keomanivong
Sep 12, 2016
Pheng Keomanivong, 94, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died unexpectedly Monday, September 12, 2016, at the Henry County Health Center. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 15, 2016, until the time of the funeral service at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. The funeral service will be held at 2:30, that same afternoon, at the Memorial Chapel. Following the ceremony...
Karen Irene Spenner
Sep 11, 2016
Karen I. Spenner, 73, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016, at Park Place Elder Living. Visitation will begin after 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. A funeral service will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, on Thursday,...
Laura June Martin
Sep 11, 2016
Laura June Martin, 95, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2016, at her home. Visitation will be from 10:00 -11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at Calvary Baptist Church. Funeral Services will follow beginning 11:00 a.m., at the church, with Pastor Earl Swigart officiating. Burial will be in Forest Home Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant, IA. Gifts...
Jerry James Westphal
Sep 8, 2016
Millersburg- Jerry J Westphal was born October 18, 1938, in State Center, Iowa the son of James F. & Margarite J. (Gilgen) Westphal. He graduated from State Center High School in 1956 and attended Marshalltown Community College and the University of Iowa. On May 17, 1969, Jerry was united in marriage to Mary Catherine Lacy at St. Joseph Catholic Church,...
Kevin Larry Tanke
Sep 8, 2016
Williamsburg- Kevin Larry Tanke was born the son of Leroy & Helen (Laraway) Tanke on October 3, 1954, at Watts Hospital in Williamsburg. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church, Millersburg. He grew up in Millersburg and attended Millersburg schools, graduating from Deep River-Millersburg High School. During high school worked alongside his dad at Tanke's Texaco Service Station...
Helen Swailes
Sep 5, 2016
Helen C. Swailes, 81, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Monday, September 5, 2016, at her home.Visitation will begin after 2:00 p.m., on Friday, September 9, 2016, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel in Mt. Pleasant, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, September 10, 2016,...
Larry John Shaull
Sep 5, 2016
Williamsburg- Larry John Shaull was the son of Harlyn (Gump) and Elaine Catherine (Meyer) Shaull on April 16, 1952 in Belle Plaine, Iowa. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1970 and Loras College in 1974. Larry was united in marriage to Colleen C. Murphy on December 28, 1974 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Parnell. Larry was employed by...
Vera Lucille Yoder
Sep 4, 2016
Vera Lucille Yoder was born June 26, 1924 in rural Kalona, Iowa, the daughter of Lewis and Barbara (Miller) Bender. On May 14, 1971 Vera was united in marriage to Roy L. Yoder in Wellman. Vera was a quilter, she pieced, marked and quilted for many years. She was an active member of the West Union Mennonite Church and WMSC....
Irene Reschly
Sep 3, 2016
Irene V. Reschly, 97, of Mount Union, IA, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2016, at the New London Specialty Care facility. Open visitation will begin after 12 noon on Thursday, September 8, 2016, until 6:00 p.m. Visitation, with family present, will begin at 9:30 a.m. Friday, September 9, 2016, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. A funeral service will follow...
Wanda June Leyda
Sep 1, 2016
Wanda "June" Leyda, 85, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away at 12:05 a.m., on Thursday, September 1, 2016, at Park Place Elder Living. According to her wishes, June has been cremated. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at Sunset Cemetery near Moulton, IA. The Rev. Jim Schweizer of the Moulton First United Methodist...
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