Marjorie A. Wilson
Dec 14, 2022
SALEM- Marjorie Wilson, age 90, of Salem died Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Park Place Elder Living.
Marj was born November 15, 1932, in Toledo, Iowa, the daughter of Floyd and Hazel (Gray) Pugh. She graduated from Toledo High School in 1950. On May 7, 1953, she married Carl Wilson, the couple had four children and later divorced. She then...
Michael Noel
Dec 13, 2022
MOUNT PLEASANT- Mike Noel, age 74, of Mount Pleasant, died Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at his home.
Mike Noel was born in Burlington, Iowa, on January 3rd, 1948. He was the third son of Claude and Lucille (Floyd) Noel. Mike was raised in New London, Iowa and graduated from New London High School in 1966. In 1987, Mike married Ann...
Norman E. Hirschy
Dec 7, 2022
MOUNT PLEASANT- Norman "Stormin Norman" Hirschy, age 68, of Mount Pleasant, died Wednesday, December 7, 2022, as a result of an automobile accident.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. Saturday, January 7, 2023, at The Moose Lodge, 108 N Saunders Ave, Mount Pleasant.
Norman was born August 17, 1954, in Wayland, the son of...
Marilyn Long
Dec 1, 2022
MOUNT PLEASANT- Marilyn Long, age 96, of Mount Pleasant, died Thursday, December 1, 2022, at Savannah Heights.
Marilyn was born April 7, 1926, in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Oldfield) Wandling. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School. On April 7, 1945, Marilyn was united in marriage to Edward “Bud” Long. The couple made the Mount Pleasant...
Jean Turner
Nov 26, 2022
MOUNT PLEASANT - Erma Jean Turner, 85, of Mount Pleasant died Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Addington Place in Mount Pleasant.
Jean was born December 2, 1936, in Columbus Junction, the daughter of Glenn and Erma (Warner) Ayers. She graduated from Columbus Junction High School in 1955, and continued her education at Iowa Wesleyan College. On September 1, 1956, Jean...
Gary E. VanDorin
Nov 15, 2022
MOUNT PLEASANT – Gary Eugene Van Dorin, age 79, died Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
Gary was born September 10, 1943, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, the son of Newton and Aretta (Standley) Van Dorin. A graduate of Mount Pleasant High School in 1962, he went on to attend the University...
Marianna E. Hackbarth
Oct 31, 2022
MOUNT PLEASANT- Marianna Elizabeth Hackbarth, age 85, of Mount Pleasant, died Monday, October 31, 2022, at Savannah Heights.
Memorial service will be held 1:00 pm Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from noon until time of service. Interment was held in the Morgan Methodist Cemetery in Dows, Iowa. In lieu of...
Bailey Joy Somers
Oct 26, 2022
MOUNT PLEASANT - Bailey Joy Somers, 2, of Mount Pleasant died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at her home in Mount Pleasant.
Bailey was born October 17, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Jennefer Childress and Brandan Somers.
She is survived by her parents, siblings: Mia Karstens, Deklan Karstens, Tristan Featherstun, Gabriel Featherstun; grandparents: David Childress, Keetah...
Richard "Steve" Lindell
Oct 23, 2022
MOUNT PLEASANT- Richard Stephen Lindell, age 80, of Mount Pleasant, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, from complications of dementia and a fall. His body has been cremated. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at the Calvary Baptist Church in Mount Pleasant. Visitation...
Pearson J. Franklin
Oct 18, 2022
NEW LONDON- Pearson J. Franklin, age 20, of New London, died Tuesday, October 18, 2022.
Pearson was born May 17, 2002, the son of Tom and Julia (Pearson) Franklin. He attended Mount Pleasant High School and was involved in building and trades. Pearson was a member of the 2020 graduation class. After graduation, he joined the United States Navy and...
Janet A. Olson
Oct 18, 2022
MOUNT PLEASANT- Janet A. Olson, 71, of Mount Pleasant died Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Henry County Health Center.
Janet was born April 17, 1951, in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of Paul and Miriam (Anderson) Olson. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1970. She worked at Heatilator as a production worker. Janet loved to volunteer her time to...
Peggy J Rice
Oct 2, 2022
Peggy Jean Rice, 69, of Mount Pleasant passed Sunday, October 2, 2022, at Arbor Court.
Peggy was born October 9, 1952, the daughter of Dennis and Martha Combs. She graduated from Burlington High School. On May 21, 1970, Peggy was united in marriage to Ronald Rice. She managed the Homeless Shelter in Burlington for many years.
Peggy is survived...
Gwendolyn L. Peterson
Sep 28, 2022
MOUNT PLEASANT- Gwendolyn L. Peterson, 98, died Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Park Place Elder Living in Mount Pleasant.
Gwendolyn was born June 17, 1924, in Coppock, Iowa, the daughter of Ronald and Elizabeth (Carpenter) Dold. She graduated from Winfield High School in 1942. On November 23, 1944, she was united in marriage to Vern A. Peterson at the Mount...
Daniel J. Tousignant
Sep 24, 2022
MOUNT PLEASANT - Daniel Tousignant, 82, of Mount Pleasant died Saturday, September 24, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinic.
Dan was born June 27, 1940, in Negaunee, Michigan, the son of Arthur and Dorothy (Maltby) Tousignant. He graduated from high school and joined the National Guard. In 1960, Dan moved to southeast Iowa. On July 22, 1961,...
Wanda M. Hatch
Sep 1, 2022
MOUNT PLEASANT- Wanda Maxine Hatch, 88, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Park Place Elder Living in Mount Pleasant.
Wanda was born May 12, 1934, near Trenton, Iowa, the daughter of Ray and Imal (Norton) Rich. She attended country schools, Elm and Eagle, through 8th grade and graduated from Mount Pleasant High School. During high school Wanda worked...
Dean C. Baas
Aug 24, 2022
Dean C. Baas, 72, of Mount Pleasant, died Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at his home.
Dean was born March 11, 1950, in Algona, Iowa, the son of George and Elizabeth (Wolfe) Baas. He graduated from Bishop Garrigan High School. Dean has lived in the Mount Pleasant community for over 40 years. He worked as an electrician for Pioneer Seed...
Andrew "AJ" Becker
Aug 20, 2022
Andrew James (AJ) Becker of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Stamford, CT passed August 20, 2022.
He was born on August 25, 1987, the son of Lori Alberts and James M. Becker, Jr. He is survived by two brothers and a sister; Dillon J. Becker (28) and Cameron R. Becker (31) of Scottsdale, AZ; and Grace A. Becker (5) of...
Stanley W. Ross
Aug 17, 2022
MOUNT PLEASANT – Stanley, W. Ross, 80, of Fort Madison formerly of Mount Pleasant, died Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Parkview Manor in Wellman.
Stanley was born March 7, 1942, in Mount Union, Iowa, the son of Virgil and Lois (Harned) Ross. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School and attended Burlington Business School. He served in the United States...
Marlene L. Statler
Aug 16, 2022
MOUNT PLEASANT- Marlene L. Statler, 89, of Mount Pleasant, died Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at the Lone Tree Care Center, in Lone Tree. Services are pending at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel.
Marlene was born October 29, 1932, in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of Miles and Ruth (Kopp) Mallams. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1950. On January 7,...
Dennis E. Fraise
Aug 13, 2022
MOUNT PLEASANT- Dennis E. Fraise, 66, of Mount Pleasant, died Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.
Dennis was born November 26, 1955, in Mount Pleasant, the son of Victor and Jean (Peterman) Fraise. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1975. Dennis worked for Staats, Buff’s Truckstop and Community Actions. He...
