OBITUARIES

Roberta Callaway

Roberta Callaway

Jul 10, 2014

Roberta Mae Callaway, 77, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2014, at Park Place Elder Living. A visitation will begin at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 13, 2014, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m. that evening. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 14th,...

Philip Dean Shaver

Philip Dean Shaver

Jul 10, 2014

SIGOURNEY-Philip Dean Shaver, age 85, of Sigourney, died Thursday, July 10, 2014, at the Sigourney Care Center. Philip was born April 10, 1929, in Sigourney, the fourth of five sons of Dr. Roy Ernest and Mary Eugenia (McCully) Shaver. He was a member of the Sigourney High School class of 1949. He had worked for Glen Parkhill and then was...

Debora Ann Martin

Debora Ann Martin

Jul 1, 2014

Parnell- Debora Ann Martin, was born May 23, 1961, in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of George Gerald & Rosemary Ann (Zitz) Fulton. She attended St. Vitus School in Cleveland, Ohio and graduated from Kirkwood Community College with a degree in nursing. She was united in marriage to Charles Martin at St. Michael's Church in Holbrook, Iowa. To this union they...

Eugene "Bubsy" Paul Strohman

Eugene "Bubsy" Paul Strohman

Jun 28, 2014

SIGOURNEY-Eugene "Bubsy" Strohman, age 80, of Sigourney, died Saturday, June 28, 2014, at the Keokuk County Health Center in Sigourney. Bubsy was born May 26, 1934, in Harper, to John J. and Marie (Hart) Strohman and graduated from Sigourney High School. On July 27, 1963, he married Virginia Pille in Des Moines. The couple lived and farmed in the Harper...

Ralph Bradley Ewart

Ralph Bradley Ewart

Jun 20, 2014

Ralph Bradley Ewart, 82, of Cape Coral, FL, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Friday, June 20, 2014, at Hope Hospice in Cape Coral. Arrangements are pending at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel in Mt. Pleasant.

Shirley Steffen

Shirley Steffen

Jun 19, 2014

Shirley Steffen August 19, 1922 - June 19, 2014 Williamsburg, Iowa Visitation: 2:00 to 4:00 pm June 21, 2014 at Powell Funeral Home Funeral Service: 2:00 pm June 22, 2014 at Trinity United Church of Christ Williamsburg- Shirley Margaret Steffen was born August 19, 1922, near Williamsburg, Iowa the daughter of Clare Melvin and Vena Margaret (Pope) Faas. She graduated...

Cecelia Walsh

Cecelia Walsh

Jun 8, 2014

Cecelia Walsh August 25, 1924 - June 08, 2014 Cedar Rapids, Iowa Visitation: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm June 11, 2014 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wellman Funeral Service: 12:00 PM June 11, 2014 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wellman Interment: June 11, 2014 at St. Patrich Little Creek Cemtery, rural Kinross Wellman- Cecelia Agnes Walsh was born...

Donna Gorsh

Donna Gorsh

Jun 8, 2014

Donna Gorsh September 15, 1948 - June 08, 2014 Williamsburg, Iowa Visitation: 4:00 to 8:00 pm June 11, 2014 at Powell Funeral Home Funeral Service: 10:30 am June 12, 2014 at St. Paul Lutheran Church Williamsburg- Donna Sue Gorsh, was born September 15, 1948, in Des Moines, Iowa the daughter of James Edmond and Mary Jane (Kissel) Baker. She graduated...

Thomas Kessler

Thomas Kessler

Jun 5, 2014

Thomas Kessler November 26, 1933 - June 05, 2014 Williamsburg, Iowa Visitation: 4:00 to 7:00 PM June 08, 2014 at Powell Funeral Home in Williamsburg Funeral Service: 10:30 AM June 09, 2014 at Immanuel Lutheran Church Interment: June 09, 2014 at Marengo Cemetery Williamsburg- Thomas Dale Kessler was born November 26, 1933 in Lisbon, IA the son of George and...

Charles Simmons

Charles Simmons

Jun 3, 2014

Charles Simmons, 84, of Trenton, IA, died Tuesday, June 03, 2014, at Arbor Court in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Friends may sign the register book on Monday, June 9th at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel from 12:00 noon till 5:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, at 1:30 p.m. at the Chapel of the Forest Home Cemetery with Pastor Jeff...

Albert Reynolds

Albert Reynolds

Jun 2, 2014

Albert (Ken) Reynolds April 14, 1922 - June 02, 2014 North English / formerly Fontanelle Albert Kenneth (Ken) Reynolds, son of Ellsworth and Clara (Renner) Reynolds, was born April 14, 1922, on the family farm southeast of Fontanelle, Adair County, Iowa. He passed away at the home of his daughter, Kristie, on Sunday, June 1, 2014. Ken graduated from Fontanelle...

Loren Lee Utterback

Loren Lee Utterback

Jun 1, 2014

Loren Lee Utterback July 22, 1934 - June 01, 2014 Sigourney, Iowa Graveside Service: 2:00 p.m. June 14, 2014 at Tioga Cemetery Interment: June 14, 2014 at Tioga Cemetery SIGOURNEY-Loren Lee Utterback, age 79, of Sigourney, died Sunday, June 1, 2014, at his home. Loren was born July 22, 1934, in Delta, to Otto and Freida (Strohman) Utterback and graduated...

Dale Doehrmann

Dale Doehrmann

May 28, 2014

Dale Doehrmann August 20, 1947 - May 28, 2014 North English, Iowa Visitation: 4:00 - 7:00 PM May 30, 2014 at Powell Funeral Home, Williamsburg, Iowa Funeral Service: 10:30 AM May 31, 2014 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Williamsburg, Iowa Interment: May 31, 2014 at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, rural Williamsburg, Iowa Williamsburg- Dale Doehrmann, was born August 20, 1947, near...

Jase Nicholas Holden

Jase Nicholas Holden

May 24, 2014

Jase Nicholas Holden July 22, 2008 - May 24, 2014 North English, Iowa Visitation: 4:00 to 7:00 pm May 27, 2014 at Powell Funeral Home Funeral Service: 10:30 am May 28, 2014 at English Valley Gymnasium North English North English- Jase Nicholas Holden was born July 22, 2008 in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Rebecca Lyn Holden. He attended...

Connie Liechty

Connie Liechty

May 23, 2014

Connie J. Liechty, 65, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Friday, May 23, 2014 at her home following a long, courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will begin 12 noon on Tuesday, May 27th, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. A Christian Vigil Service will be held at 6:00 p.m., at the Memorial...

Margaret Smith

Margaret Smith

May 20, 2014

Margaret Smith, 88, of Mt. Pleasant died Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at Park Place Elder Living. A memorial service will begin at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, May 23, 2014, at First United Methodist Church with Pastor Deborah Stowers officiating. The family will greet friends after the service in the Fellowship Hall. A memorial has been established to Shriners Children's Hospital....

Betty Geary

Betty Geary

May 19, 2014

Betty Geary, 77, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Monday, May 19, 2014, at the Mercy Hospital Hospice Unit in Iowa City. The body has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church at a later date this summer. Born July 27, 1936 in rural DeSota, IA, Betty Rae was the daughter of Curtis and Carol...

John L. Maxwell

John L. Maxwell

May 19, 2014

John L. Maxwell December 17, 1920 - May 19, 2014 Hiawatha, Iowa Memorial Service: 4:00 PM May 22, 2014 at Powell Funeral Home in Wellman Visitation: 2-4 pm May 22, 2014 at Powell Funeral Home in Wellman John L. Maxwell was born December 17, 1920 in Desdemona, Texas the son of John Luther and Virgie (Lindsey) Maxwell. On May 5,...

Maxine Ruth Smith-Wade

Maxine Ruth Smith-Wade

May 16, 2014

Maxine Ruth Smith-Wade June 22, 1911 - May 16, 2014 North English, Iowa Visitation: 3:00 - 6:00 PM May 20, 2014 at Powell Funeral Home, North English, Iowa Funeral Service: 1:00 PM May 21, 2014 at Powell Funeral Home, North English, Iowa Interment: May 21, 2014 at North English Cemetery, North English North English Maxine Hatter Smith Wade, age 102...

Dorothy Mae Schultz

Dorothy Mae Schultz

May 16, 2014

Dorothy Mae Schultz July 12, 1920 - May 16, 2014 Williamsburg, Iowa Graveside Service: 1:00 PM May 19, 2014 at Zion Cemetery, rural Williamsburg,Iowa Williamsburg- Dorothy Mae Schultz was born July 12, 1920, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of LeRoy & Orpha Dell (Spurgon) Clark. She attended Wilson High School in Cedar Rapids. On August 8, 1937, she was...