OBITUARIES

Ivan Lee Swartzentruber

Ivan Lee Swartzentruber

Jan 13, 2016

Ivan Lee Swartzentruber was born February 9, 1920 in rural Kalona, Iowa, the son of Loyd and Elva (Kempf) Swartzentruber. On September 1, 1940 Ivan was united in marriage to Alma (Borntrager) at the Fairview Mennonite Church. Ivan helped build Fairview Mennonite Church, and was a charter member. When he owned Swartzentruber (Sharon) Grocery Store, he was drafted for Civilian...

Ardis Hammes

Ardis Hammes

Jan 6, 2016

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Gary Wayne Schmelzer

Gary Wayne Schmelzer

Jan 4, 2016

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Roy "Jack" Long

Roy "Jack" Long

Jan 2, 2016

Roy K. "Jack" Long, 94, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, died on Saturday, January 2, 2016 in Sarasota, Florida. Mr. Long's body has been cremated. A graveside service will be held at a later date in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in rural Mt. Pleasant. The Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements. "Jack" was born March 31,...

Shirley H. Benge

Shirley H. Benge

Jan 2, 2016

Shirley H. Benge, 77, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Saturday, January 2, 2016, at Henry County Health Center Emergency Room.Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, January 7, 2016,...

Theresa M. Peiffer

Theresa M. Peiffer

Dec 31, 2015

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Terry Hollingsworth

Terry Hollingsworth

Dec 23, 2015

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William Hulseberg

William Hulseberg

Dec 21, 2015

Williamsburg- William "Bill" George Hulseberg was born September 30, 1925 in Elburn, Illinois, the son of Bernard George and Lucille (Davis) Hulseberg. He attended Elburn School at the age of 17 years he moved to Williamsburg where he graduated from Williamsburg High School. On October 6, 1946 Bill was united in marriage to Mildred Mary Iburg at St. Paul Lutheran...

Dr. Ira Max Deal

Dr. Ira Max Deal

Dec 17, 2015

Dr. Ira Max Deal, 95, of Starbuck, MN, a former longtime optometrist in Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2015 at the Bethany Community Care Center in Alexandria, MN. A visitation will be held Saturday, April 16th from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. A memorial service will follow at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Becky...

Willis Severt

Willis Severt

Dec 13, 2015

Willis "Bill" Carl Severt was born August 1, 1952, in Washington, Iowa, the son of Rex C. & Betty R. (Jones) Severt. He graduated from Mid-Prairie High School, University of Northern Iowa and later received his Masters in Music from Northwestern University. On December 2, 1978, Bill was united in marriage to Sheila Jean Ballard at the North English Methodist...

Reno Henry Arthur Walter

Reno Henry Arthur Walter

Dec 13, 2015

Oxford-Reno Henry Arthur Walter was born June 8, 1919 on a farm near Homestead, Iowa, the son of Carl and Meta (Huedepohl) Walter. He was baptized on July 6, 1919 and confirmed April 9, 1933 at Immanuel Lutheran Church near Williamsburg. He attended Immanuel Parochial School. He served for the United States Army during WWII from 1941 to 1945 in...

Mildred "Midge" Lucille Coolman

Mildred "Midge" Lucille Coolman

Dec 9, 2015

Mildred "Midge" Lucille Coolman July 27th, 1926 - December 9th, 2015 Mildred "Midge" Lucille Coolman, 89, of Franklin, TN was welcomed into the arms of our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Dec. 9th, 2015 while surrounded by family in her home. Born the first child to Acihl and Augusta Foubert of Millersburg, Iowa, she attended Pleasant Grove Grace Brethren Church...

Elmer Greiner

Elmer Greiner

Dec 8, 2015

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Glenn Dean Coleman

Glenn Dean Coleman

Dec 6, 2015

Glenn Coleman, 68, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2015. A visitation will be held from 12-7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. that evening. A funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2015, at Faith Lutheran Church with...

Gloria Ann Bontrager

Gloria Ann Bontrager

Dec 6, 2015

IOWA CITY - Gloria Ann Bontrager, 63, died on Sunday morning, December 6, 2015, after a year and a half long battle with breast cancer. She was born September 22, 1952 in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of Jonas J. and Donella Mae (Zook) Coblentz. She graduated from Marlington High School in 1970 and from Hesston College in 1972. On January...

Mathew Brandon Manning

Mathew Brandon Manning

Dec 5, 2015

Mathew Manning, 35, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away at his home in North Liberty, IA on Saturday, December 5, 2015. A visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church where the family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. that evening. A funeral service held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday,...

Randy Everette Grimm

Randy Everette Grimm

Dec 3, 2015

Williamsburg-Randy Everette Grimm was born October 10, 1950 in Marengo, Iowa, the son of Everette and Anne (Martin) Grimm. He graduated from Williamsburg High School and Kirkwood Community College. Randy was united in marriage to Kathy Holden on July 27, 1974 and to this union they were blessed with three children. They later divorced. Randy then was united in marriage...

Louise E. Whetstine

Louise E. Whetstine

Dec 2, 2015

Wellman- Harriet Louise Eyestone was born December 12, 1917 in Brighton, Iowa the daughter of Charles Leslie and Alta Cora Rebecca Hampsher Eyestone. She attended Brighton School and graduated in 1936, receiving an academic letter. Louise taught rural Washington County Schools, driving a Model A Ford down muddy dirt roads each spring to get to school. Her first teaching contract...

Kenneth L. Reynolds

Kenneth L. Reynolds

Dec 2, 2015

Kenneth L. Reynolds, 71, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at the Henry County Health Center Emergency Room.Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Monday, December 7, 2015, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on...

Steven R. Elliott

Steven R. Elliott

Dec 1, 2015

Steven R. Elliott, 54, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, IA.According to his wishes, Steve's body has been cremated. There will be no visitation. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, December 4, 2015, at Sheridan Cemetery, rural Mt. Union, IA. A memorial has been established in Steve's...