Byron E. Peterson, Jr.
Jun 27, 2026
Byron E. Peterson, Jr., 74, of Mount Pleasant, passed away at his home on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
Byron was born June 7, 1952, in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Dr. Byron "Pete" and Florence (Bryant) Peterson. He graduated from Keokuk High School in 1971, and continued his education at the University of Iowa.
Throughout his life, Byron worked for Garden Florist,...
Joy L. Johnson
Jun 24, 2026
Joy Lee Johnson, 90, of Mount Pleasant, passed away at Park Place Elder Living on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, and went to be with the Lord. Born in 1936, in Des Moines, Joy was the daughter of Lawrence and Eleanor (Standing) Hutzell. She graduated from Algona High School in 1954 and attended Cornell College in Mt. Vernon for two years;...
Floyd R. Drummond
Jun 23, 2026
Floyd R. Drummond, 76, of Mount Pleasant, died Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.
Floyd was born December 3, 1949, in Fort Madison, the son of Floyd W. and Delpha G. (Bunker) Drummond. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School and attended Indian Hills Community College to study Culinary Arts. On July 14, 1973,...
Nadine Martin
Jun 18, 2026
Nadine Martin, 75, of Mount Pleasant died Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly.
Nadine was born February 20, 1951, in Henry County, the daughter of Vern A. and Gwendolyn L. (Dold) Peterson. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1969. Following high school Nadine attended Cosmetology School. On June 18, 1971, Nadine was united in...
Stephen Kindig
Jun 13, 2026
Stephen Kindig, 78, lifelong resident of Mount Pleasant, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Stephen was born on December 16, 1947, in Mount Pleasant, the son of Lloyd Taft and Ada Pearl (Rich) Kindig. He attended Mount Pleasant High School. Stephen was a hardworking man; he spent his career driving semi for Ideal Ready Mix and farmed...
Samuel A. Ruth
Jun 11, 2026
Samuel A. Ruth, 76, of Mount Pleasant, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Klein Center in West Burlington.
Sam was born October 4,1949, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of William W. and Edna (Logan) Ruth. Sam graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1967. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy, where he proudly served his country...
Phyllis L. Weir
Jun 9, 2026
Phyllis Weir, 91, of Mount Pleasant died, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at the Solon Nursing Care Center, Solon, Iowa.
Phyllis was born November 28, 1934, in Lockman, Iowa, the daughter of Thomas and Mary (Petty) Clouse. She graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1953. On January 17, 1954, Phyllis was united in marriage to Donald Weir in Albia. They have lived...
LuAnn Gerig Sandy
Jun 4, 2026
LuAnn Gerig Sandy, 71, of Mount Pleasant, died Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Woodland Health and Rehabilitation, formerly Arbor Court, in Mount Pleasant.
LuAnn was born June 26, 1954, in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of Allen M. and Marikay. (Landis) Gerig. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1972. LuAnn continued her education at Hesston College, earning her Associate of...
Jerry M. Smith
May 19, 2026
Jerry M. Smith, 85, of Mount Pleasant, went to meet his Lord on May 19, 2026.
He was born June 22, 1940, in What Cheer, Iowa, son of Milo and Ruby Smith. He was united in marriage to Joylynn Nichols on April 30, 1960, in Richland, Iowa.
Jerry served his country in the United States Navy, receiving an Honorable Discharge on May...
LTJG Samuel W. "Sam" Barton
May 15, 2026
LTJG Samuel W. “Sam” Barton, age 26, U.S. Naval Aviator assigned to VFA-122 at NAS Lemoore, CA, a lifelong resident of Naperville, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 15, 2026, near Dardanelle, CA. He was born on September 1, 1999, at Edward Hospital in Naperville, IL.
Beloved son of Phil and Karen (née Keeler) Barton of Naperville, loving brother of...
Seuang Kavanh
May 10, 2026
Seuang Kavanh, 93 of Mount Pleasant, died Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Savannah Heights in Mount Pleasant.
Seuang was born October 5, 1932, in Ban Muoi, Son La, Vietnam the daughter of Heup and Song Cavan. On June 5, 1951, she was united in marriage to Theuang Kavanh in Ban Muoi, Son La, Vietnam. The couple moved to the United States...
JoEllen Jepson
Apr 28, 2026
JoEllen Jepson, 61, of Mount Pleasant, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family, following an unexpected medical event.
JoEllen Marie Jepson was born July 7, 1964, in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of Alan and Linda (Boese) Coop. She grew up in Wayland, graduating from WACO High School in 1982, and continued her education at...
Rex C. Swailes
Apr 5, 2026
Rex C. Swailes, 89, of Mount Pleasant, IA, passed away on Resurrection Sunday, April 5, 2026, at his home.
Rex was born September 29, 1936, in Rome, IA, the son of Simon Asbury and Eva Lucinda (Messer) Swailes. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1955. On June 8, 1958, Rex was united in marriage to Helen Carol Celley at...
Michael E. Langan
Apr 3, 2026
Michael “Mike” Edward Langan, 86, of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, passed away peacefully at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa, on April 3, 2026. He was born on December 13, 1939, to Robert and Pauline (Schlarbaum) Langan.
Mike was united in marriage to the love of his life, Janet (Leppert), on December 29, 1957. The couple married at the First...
Karen E. Anderson
Mar 30, 2026
Karen E. Anderson, 82, of Mount Pleasant, died Monday, March 30, 2026, at Arbor Court in Mount Pleasant.
Karen was born January 22, 1944, in Fairfield, the daughter of Ernest and Betty (Lyons) Lathrop. She graduated from Fairfield High School and went on to cosmetology school. In March of 1966, Karen married Richard Anderson in Kahoka, Missouri. The couple later divorced...
Judy R. Stebbins
Mar 30, 2026
Judy R. Stebbins, 64, of Mount Pleasant passed away Monday, March 30, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Judy is survived by her husband Jim, daughter Katie (Daniel), son Michael (Marlene) and grandson Arthur.
No services are planned and memorials may be directed to Southeast Iowa Regional Home Health and Hospice. Special note of appreciation to the wonderful caregivers...
Junealee Lair
Mar 28, 2026
Junealee Lair, 93, of Mount Pleasant died Saturday, March 28, 2026. There will be no visitation or service. The Olson-Yoder Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for Junealee and her family.
Aengus Joe Brooks
Mar 21, 2026
Aengus Joe Brooks was born into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.
Aengus’ memory will forever be in the hearts of his mother Amanda Brooks of West Burlington; grandmother Lisa Brooks of West Burlington; uncle and aunt Doug and Sarah Slobodnik of Mount Pleasant; cousins Savannah, James, Colin,...
Christopher R. Davis
Mar 18, 2026
Christoper Davis, 73, of Salem, died Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at his home.
Chris was the oldest of three boys born to Roy Edward and Neva Geraldeen (Scott) Davis in Guttenberg, Iowa, on March 26, 1952. Chris went to several different schools in Northeast Iowa growing up. Throughout his life he enjoyed playing his guitar and singing with Tammy, camping, hunting,...
Judith Bower
Mar 9, 2026
Judith Ann (Dunbar) Bower 79, of Mount Pleasant, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2026, from Congestive Heart Failure and CIDP at Sunrise Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Winfield.
Judy was born on April 12, 1946, in the Washington Community Hospital in Washington, Iowa, the daughter of Dale and Maurine (Sheets) Dunbar. She attended Keota grade school until the...
