
Scott Alter
Aug 10, 2016
Scott M. Alter, 62, of Johnston, IA, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at his home.According to his wishes, Scott has been cremated. The family will greet friends on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel in Mt. Pleasant. Private inurnment will be at a later date. In lieu...

Helen Dorothy Graber
Aug 8, 2016
H. Dorothy Graber 90, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Monday, August 8, 2016 at Arbor Court in Mt. Pleasant, IA.Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Friday, August 12, 2016, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., that evening. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, August 13, 2016, at Olson-Powell...

Kevin Moeller
Aug 3, 2016
Kevin A. Moeller, 59, formerly of Houghton, IA, died Wednesday, August 3, 2016, in the emergency room of Keokuk Area Hospital in Keokuk, IA.Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Friday, August 5, 2016, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, 709 E. Mapleleaf Drive in Mt. Pleasant, IA. A Rosary will be recited at 5:00 p.m. that evening at the Olson-Powell Memorial...

Norman Lofting
Aug 2, 2016
Norman E. Lofting, 74, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, formerly of Salem, OR, passed into eternity on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Parkview Manor in Wellman, IA.According to his wishes, Norm has been cremated. The family will host friends at Calvary Baptist Church on Friday, August 5, 2016, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. There will be no funeral service. A memorial...
Jean Kessel
Aug 2, 2016
KALONA- Jean Kessel was born September 4, 1928 in Linwood, California the daughter of Harold and Lena (Lewis) Bottger. Jean grew up in the Ollie and Richland area. Graduated from Ollie High School .On May 9, 1946 Jean was united in marriage to Harold Robert Kessel in Pleasant Plain, Iowa. They lived in Ollie, Kinross, North Enlgish and Joetown until...
Eunice Stutzman
Jul 30, 2016
Eunice Miller was born June 13, 1934 in Johnson County, Iowa, the daughter of Dennis J. and Ida (Helmuth) Miller. She accepted Christ as her Savior and was baptized into the Amish Church at 16 years of age. At age 27, she began teaching school and taught in Pennsylvania and Virginia before teaching at the Friendship and Sharon Bethel schools...
Marcia L Potsander
Jul 29, 2016
WEST CHESTER - Marcia Louise Potsander was born February 1, 1923, in rural Wellman, Iowa, the daughter of Edward and Elizabeth (Peet) Henn. She graduated form Wellman High School in 1940 and attended Washington Junior College. She taught rural country school for 4 years. On August 18, 1945 she was united in marriage to Daryl Potsander at the Asbury United...

Lloyd L. Duncan
Jul 29, 2016
Lloyd L. Duncan, Sr., 70, of Hillsboro, IA, died Friday, July 29, 2016, in the emergency room of Henry County Health Center.The family will host a celebration of Lloyd's life from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at the Hillsboro Community Center. Memorial contributions may be made to the family and mailed to Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, P.O....
Norma A McCoy
Jul 27, 2016
Williamsburg-Norma Anna Emma McCoy the daughter of Louis and Anna (Von Weihe) Huedepohl was born February 22, 1919 near Homestead, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church near Homestead. She attended St. John's Lutheran School. Norma was united in marriage to John James McCoy on May 14, 1954 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church near Williamsburg. Norma...
Lois I Swartzendruber
Jul 27, 2016
Lois Irene Graber Swartzendruber was born July 23, 1928 in Wayland, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Rich) Graber. She graduated from Wayland High School and Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls. On June 5, 1949 Lois was united in marriage to Wilbur Swartzendruber in Wayland. They made their home in the Wellman community. Lois taught at Richwoods...
David O Yearian
Jul 23, 2016
Williamsburg- David O Yearian was born April 23, 1951 in Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of Leroy "Jack" & Eunice (Jones) Yearian. He graduated from Williamsburg High School and attended Ellsworth Jr. College. On November 4, 1972 David was united in marriage to Coleen Stanerson at St. John Lutheran Church, Homestead. His love for people began at a very early age...
Cleo E Smith
Jul 22, 2016
Williamsburg- Cleo E Smith was born May 5, 1923 in Williamsburg, Iowa the daughter of Earl B. & Rebecca (McCallister) Smith. She graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1940 and received her BS at SUI in 1944. Cleo enlisted in the USN Waves Hospital Corps and served from 1944-1946. After returning from her service, she received her certificate in Physical...
Paul H Hochstedler
Jul 22, 2016
Paul Howard Hochstedler was born May 29, 1926 in Kalona, Iowa, the son of Emmet and Annie (Yoder) Hochstedler. On January 6, 1951 he was united in marriage to Mary A. Yoder in LaGrange County Indiana. He farmed and did mission work in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Belize, Arkansas, Missouri before retiring to Kalona in 2008. Paul was a faithful member of...
Howard R. Yoder
Jul 10, 2016
WELLMAN- Howard Ray Yoder was born December 23, 1924 in rural Parnell, Iowa, the son of Henry and Bertha (Doolin) Yoder. He attended White Hall country school. Howard served in the United States Army in the Rainbow Division during WWII. On January 12, 1947 Howard was united in marriage to Eleanor Swartzendruber at the West Union Mennonite Church. Howard farmed...

Danny A. Schlagel
Jul 9, 2016
Danny A. Schlagel, 69, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Saturday, July 9, 2016, at Great River Hospice House in West Burlington, IA.Visitation will begin after 12:00 noon on Friday, July 15th, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. According to Danny's wishes his body has been cremated. There will be...
Nettie Ada Fehlberg
Jul 9, 2016
Nettie Ada Fehlberg was born December 3, 1919 in Shickley, Nebraska, the daughter of Lloyd and Emma (Kennel) Troyer. She moved to Iowa City, Iowa in 1937. On April 8, 1944 Nettie was united in marriage to William Fehlberg in Wellman. They farmed in rural South English until moving into Wellman in 1979. Nettie was a member of the Wellman...
James Duane Swartzentruber
Jul 8, 2016
James Duane Swartzentruber was born May 20, 1954 in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Eli and Katie (Schrock) Swartzentruber. He attended Maple Grove rural school and Mid-Prairie. On May 28, 1983 Jim was united in marriage to Sherry Wehr at the Kalona United Methodist Church. Jim has lived in the Kalona community his entire life except for a few...