OBITUARIES

Helen Lucille Bair

Helen Lucille Bair

Jan 24, 2016

Williamsburg- Helen Lucille Bair was born April 4, 1925 in rural Iowa County, Iowa, the daughter of Forest & Pearl (Keller) Grimm. She was united in marriage to Clarence Bair Sr., to this union they were blessed with twelve children. She worked at Landmark in Williamsburg when it first opened for a number of years. Helen was a member of...

Alan B. Wood

Alan B. Wood

Jan 23, 2016

Alan Barry Wood passed away on January 23, 2016 in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa at the Henry County Health Center. He was born July 9, 1937 in Fayette County, Indiana to Walter James Wood and Mary Jeanette (Burcham) Wood. He graduated from Whittier Union High School in Whittier, CA, and earned a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from California Polytechnic University...

Stanley R. Barber

Stanley R. Barber

Jan 21, 2016

Wellman-Stanley Robert Barber, age 91, formerly of Wellman passed away Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Oaknoll Retirement Residence in Iowa City where he had lived for the past nine years. Stan was born in North Platte, Nebraska November 3, 1924, the son of Robert and Amanda (Kannow) Barber. He lived in Western Nebraska where his father chartered and owned several...

Nicholas Joseph Adam

Nicholas Joseph Adam

Jan 16, 2016

WELLMAN - Nicholas "Nick" Joseph Adam was born June 8, 1965 the son of Vernon "Bud" and Rose Marie (Cupp) Adam. He graduated from Mid-Prairie High School in 1984 and attended Kirkwood Community College. Nick had lived in Columbus Junction, Keota and Wellman. He had worked for Kalona Plastics and Proctor and Gamble. Nick was a member of St. Joseph's...

Mary L. Swailes

Mary L. Swailes

Jan 16, 2016

Mary L. Swailes, 83, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away at 1:30 a.m. Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Arbor Court in Mt. Pleasant. A graveside service will be held at a later date in the spring at the Grant Cemetery in rural Rome, IA. The Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel is handling the arrangements. Memorials in her memory may be given to...

Richard Ferreira

Richard Ferreira

Jan 14, 2016

Williamsburg- Richard "Sarge" Louis Ferreira was born February 13, 1948, in Oakland, CA, the son of Gilbert & Ila Ferreira. He was a member of the United States Army for 25 years, serving as a 1st Sgt. in Recruiting Command. On June 13, 1987, Sarge was united in marriage to Patricia in Nampa, ID. They moved to the Williamsburg area...

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...