OBITUARIES

Helen Maria Kerkove

Helen Maria Kerkove

Jun 15, 2015

South English- Helen Maria Kerkove, was born October 27, 1946, in Sigourney, Iowa, the daughter of Kenneth Paul & Freda Helen (Williams) Bowers. She graduated from Sigourney High School and attended the University of Iowa. On April 4, 1970, Helen was united in marriage to Francis Van Kerkove, at the English River Church of the Brethren, together they lived and...

Stanley Lee Lown

Stanley Lee Lown

Jun 14, 2015

South English- Stanley Lee Lown was born June 7, 1927 near North English, Iowa, the son of Thomas & Ila (Johnston) Lown. He graduated from North English High School and served in the US Marines during WWII. On February 12, 1949, Stanley was united in marriage to Bevaline Stewart at the Christian Church parsonage in North English. He was a...

David Lee Wade

David Lee Wade

Jun 11, 2015

Keswick- David Lee Wade, was born May 15, 1938, in Millersburg, Iowa, the son of Verl "Pete" & Gladys (Goodman) Wade. He graduated from North English High School and served in the US Air Force. On March 15, 1980 David was united in marriage to Janet LaVere Cheney in Cedar Rapids. He worked for over 44 years for Kaiser &...

Randy Calhoun

Randy Calhoun

Jun 10, 2015

Randall "Randy" Wayne Calhoun, 58, of Mt. Pleasant, IA passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids, IA from a ruptured abdominal aneurysm. A visitation will be held from 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, 2015, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will receive friends from 2-5 p.m. that afternoon....

Pauline M. Morrow

Pauline M. Morrow

Jun 10, 2015

Pauline M. Morrow, 94, died Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at her home in Mt. Pleasant, IA.Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Friday, June 12, 2015, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. The Rosary will be recited at 5:00 p.m., after which time the family will greet friends until 7:00 p.m. that evening. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on...

Althea Hoskins

Althea Hoskins

Jun 10, 2015

Althea Mae Hoskins was born July 3, 1924, in South Bend, Indiana, the daughter of Earl and Freida (Tasher) Rupley. She graduated from Clayton Township High School and Manchester College with a degree in Home Economics and Mathematics. On June 2, 1951, she was united in marriage to Keith Hoskins in South Bend, Indiana. She taught school for many years...

Sally Sue Wehrle

Sally Sue Wehrle

Jun 7, 2015

Sally S. Wehrle, 80, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Sunday, June 7, 2015, at the Pleasant Manor Care Center.Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2015, beginning after 12 noon, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, with the family greeting friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, June...

Hilda Gertrude Driscoll

Hilda Gertrude Driscoll

Jun 7, 2015

Williamsburg-Hilda Gertrude Driscoll was born December 6, 1919, near Watkins in Benton County, Iowa, the youngest of five children born to Joseph Charles and Gertrude (Schmuecker) Schmidt. She attended schools at Norway graduating from Norway High School. Hilda was employed at Watkins Savings Bank and Armstrong's Department Store in Cedar Rapids. Hilda was united in marriage to Vincent Edmund Driscoll...

Marjorie Maxine Johnston

Marjorie Maxine Johnston

Jun 3, 2015

North English- Marjorie Maxine Johnston, was born December 26, 1921, in Keokuk County, Iowa, the daughter of Otto Earl & Malinda Effie (Norman) Lockridge. She graduated from Millersburg High School in 1939, William Penn College with a BA in Education and attended two years of graduate school at the University of Northern Iowa and the University of Iowa. On December...

Christine Louise Spray

Christine Louise Spray

May 30, 2015

Christine Louise Spray, 67, formerly of the Fairfield and Stockport communities died Saturday, May 30, 2015, in San Dimas, CA. Per her wishes, there will be no memorial service. Her ashes will be scattered in the Pacific Ocean off of the coast of Los Angles. Memorials may be directed to the donor's choice in her memory. Born September 13, 1947,...

Harlan Arthur Schwarting

Harlan Arthur Schwarting

May 26, 2015

Williamsburg- Harlan Arthur Schwarting was born July 9, 1946 in Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of Clifford Arthur & Bess Marie (Jordt) Schwarting. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church, Conroy and was a graduate of Williamsburg High School. He served in the United States Army from1968-1970 and the Army Reserves for 6 years. Harlan was united in marriage...

Elvin E. Myers

Elvin E. Myers

May 20, 2015

Elvin E. Myers, 82, of New London, IA, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be from 12 noon to 7:00 p.m. on Friday at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will receive friends from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. A funeral service will begin at 1:30 p.m. on...

Velma Louise Hubbell

Velma Louise Hubbell

May 19, 2015

Marengo-Velma Louise Hubbell was born September 7, 1924 near What Cheer, Iowa. The daughter of William and Hannah (Jones) Campbell. Velma was united in marriage to Leonard William Hubbell on January 26, 1943 in Lancaster, Missouri. She enjoyed gardening, canning and visiting with family and friends. Velma died Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at the Rose Haven Nursing Home in Marengo...

Ted J. Wallerich

Ted J. Wallerich

May 19, 2015

Obituary will be available soon.

Carl David Evans

Carl David Evans

May 18, 2015

Williamsburg-Carl David Evans was born June 3, 1931, near Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of Frank Howard and Clara Henrietta (Goss) Evans. He attended a country school and was taught by Mary Welsh before she be came the principal of Williamsburg Elementary. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1950. Carl was united in marriage to Patricia Anne Chandler on April...

Myra Davisson

Myra Davisson

May 18, 2015

Myra Belle Davisson was born January 6, 1929 near Winside, Nebraska, the daughter of Clifford and Meta (Otte) Francis. She graduated from Rockford High School in Rockford, IA. On December 31, 1947 Myra was united in marriage to Verl Davisson at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They made their home in the Wellman community. Myra worked for the United...

Robert "Bob" Lee Borders

Robert "Bob" Lee Borders

May 17, 2015

Robert "Bob" Borders, 65, of West Point, IA, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at the Great River Medical Center surrounded by his family. A visitation will be held beginning at 12 noon to 7 p.m., on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. that evening. A funeral...

Harvey Huedepohl

Harvey Huedepohl

May 16, 2015

Williamsburg-Harvey August Albert Huedepohl was born November 27, 1924 at rural Conroy, Iowa County, Iowa. He was the son of Rudolph and Katharina Teggatz Huedepohl. Harvey was baptized on December 28, 1924 and confirmed on April 2, 1939 at Trinity Lutheran Church, in Conroy. Harvey graduated from Hilton High School in Conroy in 1943. He worked as a farm hand...

Benton Arthur Meyer

Benton Arthur Meyer

May 14, 2015

Williamsburg-Benton Arthur Meyer was born 17 weeks early on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City, to Matthew and Michelle (Landuyt) Meyer. Benton passed away in his parents arms surrounded by his grandparents on Thursday, May, 14, 2015 in Iowa City. He was 28 days old. Benton is survived by his parents;...

Neomi Norine Matthes

Neomi Norine Matthes

May 10, 2015

North English- Neomi Norine Gronewold Williams Matthes, was born September 29, 1933, near Donahue, Iowa, the daughter of Clarence Fredrick & Norma Kate (Bluedorn) Gronewold. She attended Buena Vista in Clinton County and Tipton High School. Neomi has resided in the North English Community since 1971. She worked in the laundry and dietary departments at the University of Iowa Hospital....