OBITUARIES

Brian E. Roth

Brian E. Roth

Sep 9, 2015

Brian E. Roth, 57, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Wednesday, September 09, 2015, at his home surrounded by love. Visitation, with family present, will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Sunday, September 13, 2015, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 607 S. Jackson St., Mt. Pleasant, IA. A Christian Vigil will be held following the visitation that evening at...

Donald Garmoe

Donald Garmoe

Sep 9, 2015

Donald Garmoe, 83, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Wednesday, September 09, 2015, at Sunnybrook Assisted Living in Mt. Pleasant. Visitation will begin after 12:00 noon on Monday, September 14th at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Monday evening.Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 15th at 10:30 a.m. at...

Roxine Lea Van Dee

Roxine Lea Van Dee

Sep 8, 2015

NORTH ENGLISH- Roxine "Roxie" (Wade) Van Dee, age 60, of North English, died Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at her niece's home in North English following a long illness. Roxie was born February 11, 1955, in Sigourney, to Max and Joan Wade and graduated from English Valleys High School. She married Kenny Miller in 1979 and became a resident of Wellman...

Chester W. Render

Chester W. Render

Sep 8, 2015

Chester W Render passed away Tuesday morning September 8,2015 in his home following a brief illness. Chester died as he lived; with grace, dignity and in charge. He was born to Sammy & Myrtle Render on March 25,1933 in Jonesboro, AK On July 16,1955 he married Joy P Render. They resided in Braceville, IL where they had 2 sons Barry...

Lyle Constant Geiger

Lyle Constant Geiger

Sep 7, 2015

Lyle Constant Geiger, was born August 22, 1927, near North English, Iowa. He was the son of Constant Cecil & Helen Hope (Roller) Geiger. Lyle graduated from North English High School in 1945, and from the American Institute of Business with a BCS Degree in accounting and Business Administration in 1949. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. On...

Orville Walter

Orville Walter

Sep 7, 2015

Homestead-Orville Earnest Arnold Walter was born June 13, 1931 on the farm near Homestead, Iowa, the son of Carl and Meta (Huedepohl) Walter. He attended Immanuel Parochial School near Williamsburg. He served in the US Army from 1952 to 1954. Orville was united in marriage to Rita Knipfer on June 25, 1955 at Immanuel Lutheran Church near Williamsburg. He has...

Jeanette Grace Yoder

Jeanette Grace Yoder

Sep 7, 2015

KALONA - Jeanette Grace Yoder was born March 8, 1925 in Shiocton, Wisconsin the daughter of George and Alice (Johnson) Miller. She graduated from Shiocton High School and Milwaukee State Teachers College. On June 22, 1945, she was united in marriage to Duane R. Yoder at the First Congregational Church in Shiocton. Jeanette has lived in the Kalona community since...

Walter Kron

Walter Kron

Sep 5, 2015

Walter Leroy Kron was born August 24, 1926 in Riverside, Iowa, the son of Roy and Della (Kucera) Kron. Walter served in the United States Army during the Korean War. On August 17, 1948 Walter was united in marriage to Dorothy Kolosiek at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Richmond. He farmed, did television repair and enjoyed working outdoors. He was...

Vera "Rosalie" Edwards

Vera "Rosalie" Edwards

Sep 1, 2015

Vera "Rosalie" Edwards, 87, of Mt. Pleasant, IA passed away Tuesday, September 01, 2015 at Arbor Court. A visitation will be held from 1-7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. that evening. A memorial service will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 10th at Olson-Powell...

Norma L. Brake

Norma L. Brake

Sep 1, 2015

Norma L. Brake, 86, of Mt. Pleasant, IA passed away Tuesday, September 01, 2015 at Arbor Court. A visitation will be held from noon to 7 p.m. on Monday, September 7, 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 1 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8th...

Jean Wells Shook

Jean Wells Shook

Sep 1, 2015

Jean Wells Shook, age 87, of Mt. Pleasant, IA died on Tuesday, September 01, 2015 at Park Place Elder Living. A visitation will be held Saturday, September 12, 2015 from 2-4 p.m. at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will receive friends. A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 13th at the First...

Virginia Marie Roth

Virginia Marie Roth

Sep 1, 2015

Virginia Marie Roth was born January 8, 1923 in rural Parnell, Iowa, the daughter of Ervin "Roy" and Mary " Mamie" (Yoder) Rensberger. She attended Greene Center School. On August 10, 1947 she was united in marriage to Merton Roth at the West Union Mennonite Church. They lived in rural Wellman for many years where she was a homemaker. She...

Edith May Murphy

Edith May Murphy

Aug 31, 2015

Edith "Edie" Murphy, 97, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, IA passed away Monday, August 31, 2015 at LaVerna Village in Savannah, MO. The family will greet friends beginning at 9 a.m., on Thursday, September 3, 2015, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, 709 E. Mapleleaf Drive. A funeral service will begin at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Jim Hughes officiating. Interment will be...

Brian Durst

Brian Durst

Aug 29, 2015

WELLMAN-Brian Richard Durst, was born October 21, 1968, in Iowa City, Iowa the son of Richard and Bonnie (Hutton) Durst and graduated from Keota High School in 1987. He was in the National Guard and Army Reserves. Brian did his basic training in Ft. Loenard Wood, Missouri and his Army medic training at Ft. Sam Houston where he graduated in...

Karen Ann Evans

Karen Ann Evans

Aug 29, 2015

Williamsburg-Karen Ann Evans was born December 18, 1946 in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of Lawrence and Doris (Jegglie) Guglielmetti. She graduated from East High School in Rockford. Karen was united in marriage to Charles Gerald Evans in Rockford. To this union they were blessed with two sons. They later divorced. Karen lived in Rockford from 1946 to 1975 when she...

Ralph Henry Johnson

Ralph Henry Johnson

Aug 28, 2015

Ralph H. Johnson, 90, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Friday, August 28, 2015, at Arbor Court. A visitation will be held from noon-7 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 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 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 4th at the...

Geng Baccam

Geng Baccam

Aug 28, 2015

Geng Baccam, 82, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Friday, August 28, 2015 in Smyrna, TN. Friends may call Friday, September 4, 2015 from 1-7 p.m., and the family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. that evening, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. A funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 5th at Calvary Baptist Church with...

Elray Eugene Hoylman

Elray Eugene Hoylman

Aug 26, 2015

Elray Eugene Hoylman died peacefully in his home with his family by his side on August 26, 2015 in North English, Iowa at the age of 84 years. Elray is survived by his wife, of 61 years, Iva Marie Miller Hoylman, children, James Hoylman (Janice Hepker) of Webster Iowa, Beth Henning (Donald) of Chelsea, Iowa, William Hoylman (Cindy Herman) of...

Marjorie M Van Dee

Marjorie M Van Dee

Aug 25, 2015

Marjorie M. Van Dee, was born July 14, 1918 in Deep River, Iowa, the daughter of Marion & Matilda (Churkey) Furney. On January 28, 1936, she was united in marriage to Charles W. Van Dee at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, North English. Marjorie worked at Landmark for over 26 years. She was a life long resident of Iowa County. Marjorie...

Roy McDowell

Roy McDowell

Aug 25, 2015

Coralville, formerly of Marengo- Roy Leon McDowell Jr. Was born September 6, 1955 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Roy L. & Velma Elaine (Schaffner) McDowell. He graduated from Marengo High School in 1975. Roy lived in Marengo and Williamsburg most of his life before moving to the Iowa City area. Roy enjoyed watching movies and wrestling, listening to...