OBITUARIES

Warren Yoder

Warren Yoder

Aug 9, 2015

Wellman- Warren B. Yoder was born September 15, 1951 in Washington, Iowa the son of Ernest M. and Velma (Swartzendruber) Yoder. Warren graduated from the Mid Prairie High School in 1970 .He was a carpenter and independent contractor. Warren lived in Ankeny until moving back to the Wellman area in 2012. He enjoyed spending time with family and socializing. Warren...

Mary L. Biwer

Mary L. Biwer

Aug 4, 2015

North English- Mary Lauretta Biwer, was born September 9, 1926, near Millersburg, Iowa, the daughter of Harlen & Effie (Grimm) McGuire. She graduated from Millersburg High School. On October 16, 1968, Mary was united in marriage to Joe Biwer in Mason City, Iowa. She enjoyed reading, watching pro wrestling, being outdoors and loved her dogs. Mary died on Tuesday, August...

Gwendolyn Luers

Gwendolyn Luers

Aug 3, 2015

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Marion W. Conner

Marion W. Conner

Aug 2, 2015

Marion Conner, age 80, was born on September 27, 1934, in Iowa City, Iowa, and passed away on August 2, 2015, in a car accident near Millersburg on his way home from a weekend of camping and fishing. Marion enjoyed spending time with family, socializing, hunting, camping and fishing as well as building, remodeling and repairing homes. He attended Millersburg...

Josephine "Jo" Sutter

Josephine "Jo" Sutter

Aug 1, 2015

Josephine Sutter, 86, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Saturday, August 01, 2015 at Park Place Elder Care in Mt. Pleasant. Visitation will begin after 12:00 p.m. on Monday, August 3rd at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, August 4th,...

Rodney R. Nettleton

Rodney R. Nettleton

Jul 30, 2015

Rodney Nettleton 62, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Thursday, July 30, 2015 at his home surrounded by family. Rod's wishes were to be directly cremated. There will be no formal services. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in his memory. Memorials may be sent to Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, P.O. Box 656, Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641 Born November...

Florence Francene Peterson

Florence Francene Peterson

Jul 29, 2015

Florence Francene (Fran) Peterson, 85, of Mount Pleasant, IA, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at Parkview Manor in Wellman, IA.A visitation will be held from 12 noon until 6:00 p.m., on Sunday, August 2, 2015 at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel of Mt. Pleasant, where the family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. that afternoon. A funeral service will...

Clara Rose Jordan

Clara Rose Jordan

Jul 25, 2015

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Bertha A. Gretter

Bertha A. Gretter

Jul 25, 2015

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Richard "Rick" Atkinson

Richard "Rick" Atkinson

Jul 24, 2015

Rick Atkinson, 61, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Friday, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel of Mt. Pleasant, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. A funeral service will be held at 10:30...

Kenneth D. Hochstedler

Kenneth D. Hochstedler

Jul 23, 2015

KALONA - Kenneth D (Kenny) Hochstedler was born February 3, 1935 the son of Emery R and Ada (Miller) Hochstedler. On November 24, 1957 he was united in marriage to Virginia Potter at the Kalona Methodist Church. Virginia passed away in 2004. On July 14, 2012 Ken was united in marriage to Lana Reid at the First Christian Church in...

Charles Gingerich

Charles Gingerich

Jul 23, 2015

WELLMAN - Charles "Chuck" B Gingerich was born January 17, 1969 in Washington, Iowa the son of Larry and Darlene (Groff) Gingerich. He graduated from Mid-Prairie High School in 1987 and attended Kirkwood Community College and the University of Iowa. He woked varios jobs until his health forced him to retire. He resided in the Wellman area most of his...

Voncile Henderson

Voncile Henderson

Jul 20, 2015

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Diana Weigert

Diana Weigert

Jul 18, 2015

Diana L. Weigert, 68, of rural New London, IA, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2015, at the Hospice House in West Burlington, IA.Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon until 3:00 p.m., on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel in Mt. Pleasant, IA. Visitation will continue at the Calvary Baptist Church, located next door to the Memorial Chapel,...

Faith Mary Virginia Plank

Faith Mary Virginia Plank

Jul 17, 2015

Faith Mary Virginia Plank was born April 1, 1922 in rural Wellman, Iowa the daughter of Henry and Bessie (Carr) Wilkins. She attended Surprise Valley rural school. On May 5, 1939 she was united in marriage to David D. Plank in Iowa City. They made their home in the Wellman community where Faith was a homemaker. She was a member...

Cleo Baughman

Cleo Baughman

Jul 16, 2015

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Katherine Ann Whetstine

Katherine Ann Whetstine

Jul 10, 2015

Whetstine, Katherine Ann - 51 died early Friday, July 10, 2015 as a result of injuries sustained when struck by a car while running in Wellman, Iowa. Kathy was the daughter of Raymond and Janet Kraft, and born May 9, 1964 in Jackson, Michigan. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Joseph Kraft. She is survived...

Ted Bruggemeyer

Ted Bruggemeyer

Jul 10, 2015

William "Ted" Bruggemeyer, 65, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Friday, July 10, 2015, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City following a hard-fought brief illness. A visitation will be held from 12-8 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2015, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, 709 E, Mapleleaf Drive, where the family will receive friends from 5-8...

Phyllis Goddard

Phyllis Goddard

Jul 9, 2015

Phyllis Goddard, 96, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Thursday, July 9, 2015, at Arbor Court in Mt. Pleasant. The family will receive friends between 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2015, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. A memorial service will follow beginning at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Brad Gillis officiating. A private family burial will be in Forest Home Cemetery...

Mary E. King

Mary E. King

Jul 7, 2015

Mary E. King, 88, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Tuesday, July 07, 2015, at the Sunrise Terrace Care Center in Winfield, IA.Visitation will be held from 12:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m.,...