OBITUARIES

Shirley Dutton

Shirley Dutton

Oct 29, 2016

Shirley A. Dutton, 80, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016, at the Henry County Health Center. Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, November 3,...

David D.Y. Schwartz

David D.Y. Schwartz

Oct 29, 2016

David D.Y. Schwartz was born July 6, 1965 in Adams County near Geneva, Indiana the son of David Y. and Ada (Hilty) Schwartz. David lived in Indiana, Iowa, and Missouri before moving back to Kalona 28 years ago. He was a handyman and worked various jobs. He enjoyed history and visiting with people. David died Saturday, October 29, 2016 at...

Carolyn Phyllis Moyer

Carolyn Phyllis Moyer

Oct 27, 2016

South English- Carolyn Phyllis Moyer was born July 8, 1935 in Oakland, CA the daughter of Filbert Chester and Gladys Winifred (Enos) Braia. She graduated from Oakland Tech High School. Carolyn was united in marriage to Robert James Moyer on October 2, 1957 in Reno, NV. The couple lived in California, New York and made their home in South English....

Veronica Inez Demus

Veronica Inez Demus

Oct 25, 2016

Veronica Inez Demus was born in Houston, Texas on June 21, 1924, to Charlie and Esther Burton and her big sister Mary Lou. She lost her mother at the age of five and was then raised by her dear father and paternal grandmother. She had a very close and loving relationship with her father and his wisdom continued to guide...

Anna Mary Cox

Anna Mary Cox

Oct 24, 2016

Williamsburg-Anna Mary Cox was born September 6, 1924 near Williamsburg, Iowa. The daughter of Jacob (Ez) and Esther (Gorvin) Cox. She graduated from Parnell High School. Anna worked on the family farm west of Parnell for a number of years until they moved to Williamsburg. She then went to work for Amana Refrigeration retiring in 1986. She enjoyed playing cards,...

Mason L. McDowell

Mason L. McDowell

Oct 23, 2016

Mason L. McDowell, 21, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Sunday, October 23, 2016, at the emergency room of the Henry County Health Center. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2016, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, from 12:00 - 7:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. that evening. Mr. McDowell's body will be cremated following...

Carolyn Kauffman

Carolyn Kauffman

Oct 21, 2016

Kalona- Carolyn Kay Kauffman was born August 16, 1939 the daughter of Joseph R. and Mabel (Bushman) Miller. She attended country school in Cosgrove and graduated from St. Mary's Catholic School in Iowa City. On June 18, 1958 Carolyn was united in marriage to John F. Kauffman at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Iowa City. Carolyn worked for Drs. Zasadny...

Dale "Gene" Elmore

Dale "Gene" Elmore

Oct 20, 2016

Dale "Gene" Elmore, 82, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Thursday, October 20, 2016, at his home surrounded by his loving family.Visitation will be held beginning after 12 noon, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, on Monday, October 24, 2016, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, October...

Joyce Seip

Joyce Seip

Oct 18, 2016

Obituary will be available soon.

Sarah Jane Wardenburg

Sarah Jane Wardenburg

Oct 18, 2016

Iowa City-Sarah Jane Wardenburg was born November 6, 1950 in Williamsburg, Iowa, the daughter of Orville and Elaine (Sandersfeld) Wardenburg. She graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1968 and attended Chicago School of Art. Sarah was a friend to all, she was always open minded, she enjoyed gardening, sewing, antiquing, refurbishing and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Sarah...

Ernie G. Menke

Ernie G. Menke

Oct 18, 2016

Ernest Menke, 90, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Park Place Elder Living after a brief illness. Mr. Menke's body was donated to the Deeded Body Program in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology at the University of Iowa as were his wishes. A visitation with the family present will be on Friday, October...

Connie Kay Huedepohl

Connie Kay Huedepohl

Oct 17, 2016

Williamsburg- Connie Kay Huedepohl was born September 16, 1941 in Iowa City, Iowa the daughter of Howard N. and Eleanor (King) Schrock. She attended rural school near Windham, Iowa and graduated from Williamsburg High School. On February 18, 1961 Connie was united in marriage to Dennis Huedepohl at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Sharon Center. For a few years,...

Opal Grace Glider

Opal Grace Glider

Oct 17, 2016

Opal Grace Wade Glider, 97 years, 3 months and 12 days, of Hiawatha formerly of Webster and Wellman passed away at the Hiawatha Care Center, on Monday, October 17, 2016. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at the Asbury United Methodist Church in Wellman, Iowa . Pastor Moody Colorado will officiate. Burial will...

LoAnn Kay Bontrager

LoAnn Kay Bontrager

Oct 13, 2016

LoAnn Kay Bontrager was born December 8, 1973 in Decatur county near Leon, Iowa, the daughter of Perry and Pauline (Yoder) Bontrager. She was born with cerebral palsy and faced many challenges in life. She attended Central Decatur High School. LoAnn passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at her home in rural Kalona at the age of 42 years....

Verna Jean Edwards

Verna Jean Edwards

Oct 10, 2016

Millersburg- Verna Jean Edwards was born March 29, 1932 near Webster, Iowa, the daughter of Francis Raymond & Verna Rose (Brannian) Grimm. She graduated from Millersburg High School in 1950 and went on to receive her teaching certificate from Central College in Pella. While at home she cooked in the summers at East Iowa Bible Camp. She taught for two...

Helen Heusinkveld

Helen Heusinkveld

Oct 6, 2016

KALONA - Helen Joan Heusinkveld was born March 14, 1930 in Story City, Iowa, the daughter of Gerhard (Guy) and Cornelia Theodora (Jacobson) Rod. She graduated form Story City High School, attended Waldorf College and graduated from Luther College with a BSN. On June 6, 1957 Helen was united in marriage to Edwin Heusinkveld at the Immanuel Luther Church in...

Marsha Lou DeLay

Marsha Lou DeLay

Oct 3, 2016

Williamsburg- Marsha Lou DeLay, aged 68, entered the presence of her Savior on October 3, 2016 at home in her travel trailer in Williamsburg, IA, after a long battle with cancer. Marsha was born September 10, 1948 in Davenport, Iowa, the daughter of Albert James & Velma (Kuehl) Keppy. Marsha thoroughly enjoyed growing up a farmer's daughter in Eldridge, IA,...

Arlene Leichty

Arlene Leichty

Oct 1, 2016

Arlene Leichty, 84, of Wayland, IA, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2016, at the Klein Center in West Burlington. Visitation will be held from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 4th at the Bethel Mennonite Church north of Wayland. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. that evening. Interment will be in the Bethel Cemetery at...

Dolores A. Wardenburg

Dolores A. Wardenburg

Oct 1, 2016

Williamsburg: Dolores Adella Wardenburg was born the daughter of Otto Herman and Adaila Anna (Meyer) Wardenburg on April 26, 1928, in Williamsburg, Iowa. She attended Immanuel Lutheran School and was baptized and later confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in 1942. Through the years she was employed at several different factory jobs in the Iowa City area. Dolores passed away Saturday,...

Marjorie Frances Davisson

Marjorie Frances Davisson

Oct 1, 2016

Marjorie Frances Davisson was born May 12, 1920 in rural Wellman, Iowa, the daughter of Frederick and Mary (Chez) Potsander. She attended Pleasant Mound, Richmond Public, Walnut, Snake Hollow schools and graduated from Kalona High School in 1939. On October 5, 1941 Marjorie was united in marriage to Donald Wellington Davisson at the Kalona United Methodist Church. They lived and...