Kenneth Murphy
Oct 19, 2015
KEOTA-Kenneth "Jim" "Pops" Murphy, age 85, of Keota, died Sunday, October 18, 2015, at University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City. Kenny was born June 6, 1930, in rural Hills, to Richard and Clara (Kron) Murphy and received his education in country schools. In May of 1950 he married Pauline Kaalberg at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lone Tree. They...
Rick Barton
Oct 19, 2015
Richard "Rick" Barton, 53, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died at his home on Monday, October 19, 2015, surrounded by family and friends. A visitation will be held from 12 noon-8p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. that evening. A funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m. on...
Betty Jo Donahue
Oct 16, 2015
North English - Betty Jo Donahue, was born October 20, 1932 in North English, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph & Sally (Corel) Gilchrist. She was valedictorian of her 1950 graduating class from North English High School. On May 11, 1951, Betty was united in marriage to Kenneth James Donahue at the North English Christian Church, together they were life long...
Helen L. Zihlman
Oct 15, 2015
Helen Zihlman, 90, of Mt. Pleasant, IA passed away, Thursday, October 15, 2015, at Pleasant Manor Care Center.The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. A funeral service will follow beginning at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor David Saltzman officiating. Interment will be in North Hill Cemetery. A memorial...
Kyler Michael Stockton
Oct 14, 2015
Parnell- Kyler Michael Stockton was born June 4, 2015 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, the son of Quentin Stockton and Mariah Beasley. He was baptized on September 27, 2015, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Williamsburg by Pastor Tom Ogilvie. Kyler was lovingly called home on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. He is survived by his parents; twin brother: Paxton...
Lois Lennstrum-King
Oct 13, 2015
Lois Lennstrum -King, 88, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, formerly of Chicago, IL and Florida passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2015, at Pleasant Manor Care Center in Mt. Pleasant.Born in Chicago on June 12, 1927, Lois was the daughter of Roy and Ebba (Holmquist) Lennstrum. She attended Hirsch High School, graduating in 1944, and attended Knox College in Galesburg, IL....
E. Jean Woline
Oct 12, 2015
E. Jean Woline, 94, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Monday, October 12, 2015, at the Pleasant Manor Care Center.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, October 17, 2015, at Swedesburg Evangelical Lutheran Church with the Rev. Mark Youngquist officiating. Burial will be in the Swedesburg Cemetery. The family will greet friends at the Parish Hall following...
Mary "Rita" Murphy
Oct 11, 2015
Parnell-- Slán, an Irish Goodbye to Mary "Rita" Weldon Murphy Born June 12, 1926, second child of John Weldon and Anna Cain Weldon, she grew up on a farm west of Parnell, a predominantly Irish enclave. She passed away October 11, 2015, at age 89. Rita graduated from Parnell High School in 1944, received a teaching certificate and taught country...
Clifford Heitshusen
Oct 11, 2015
South Amana- Clifford Henry Heitshusen was born April 5, 1924 near South Amana, Iowa, the son of Henry Herman and Rose Elizabeth (Ristedt) Heitshusen. He attended Immanuel Lutheran School near Williamsburg. Clifford was united in marriage to Luanna Bertha Sessler on July 11, 1948 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Lowden, Iowa. Clifford was a life long farmer near South...
Edward Lewis Semler
Oct 8, 2015
Edward Lewis Semler was born July 22, 1932 in Washington County near Wellman, Iowa, the son of Frederick Karl and Mae Florence (Stumpf) Semler. He attend Rural Country School Union #1 and graduated from Wellman High School in 1950. Ed was united in marriage to Ruth Swanson on June 15, 1956 at the St. John's Lutheran Church in Wellman. He...
Wanda Fern (Ellis) Ford
Oct 6, 2015
Wanda F. (Ellis) Ford, 83, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at her home. A visitation will be held from 2-7 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2015 at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. that evening. A funeral service will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 10th at...
Aretta M. Van Dorin
Oct 5, 2015
Aretta M. Van Dorin, 90, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Monday, October 5, 2015, at Sunnybrook Assisted Living in Mt. Pleasant. A visitation will be held from 12 noon - 7 p.m. at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, on Thursday, October 8, 2015, where the family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. that evening. A funeral service will begin at...
Merlin Folkmann
Oct 5, 2015
Williamsburg- Merlin Adolph Henry Folkmann was born April 25, 1926, near South Amana, Iowa, the son of Christian Henry & Sophie (Baack) Folkmann. He attended country school and served in the United States Navy from 1945- 1946. On April 24, 1949, Merlin was united in marriage to LaVerna Sophie Johanna Sandersfeld, at St. John Lutheran Church, near Homestead. Together they...
Clarence L. Anderson
Oct 3, 2015
Clarence L. Anderson, 87, of Brighton, IA, passed away, Saturday, October 3, 2015, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Per his request, his body was donated to the Carver College of Medicine at the University of Iowa for scientific research. Visitation with the family present will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 7,...
Judith K. Stirling
Sep 28, 2015
Judith K. Stirling, 71, of Washington, IA, passed away Monday, September 28, 2015 at the Halcyon House Nursing Unit in Washington, IA. Visitation will be held from 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 1st at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be held on...
Leo David Yoder
Sep 26, 2015
Kalona- L. David Yoder was born October 30, 1924, the son of Frank D. and Elva (Kauffman) Yoder. He attended East Lincoln School. L. David was an Architect his whole life. On September 6, 1951 he was united in marriage to Leona Fern Brenneman. L. David was a member of the East Union Mennonite Church, Kalona Building Committee, Washington County...
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