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Jerry Wayne Bradley

Jerry Wayne Bradley

Nov 14, 2021

Jerry Bradley, 83, of Mt. Pleasant died peacefully Sunday, November 14, 2021, at his home surrounded by family. Jerry was born October 10, 1938, in Fairfield, Iowa, the son of Arthur F. and Nevada E. (Shondel) Bradley. Jerry was a 1957 graduate of Fairfield High School. On August 15, 1965, Jerry married Lea Vorhies in Fairfield, IA. He served in...

Lois Louise Bell

Lois Louise Bell

Nov 12, 2021

Lois L. Bell, 91, of Mount Pleasant died Friday, November 12, 2021, at Arbor Court in Mount Pleasant. Lois was born June 22, 1930, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, the daughter of Earl and Dorthea (Southwick) Piper. Lois worked as a cook and baker at Buff's Truckstop and at Arbor Court. She was known for making delicious pies and cakes. Lois...

Patrick McCormick

Patrick McCormick

Nov 5, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT- Patrick McCormick, 64, of Mount Pleasant, died Friday, November 5, 2021, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. In his final months, the family cherished the time they were able to spend with him. Patrick was born November 22, 1956, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, the son of Donald and Louise (Burns) McCormick. He graduated from Mount...

Dana Holmstrom

Dana Holmstrom

Nov 1, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT - Dana Holmstrom, 75, of Mount Pleasant died Monday, November 1, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Dana was born June 11, 1946, in Lubbock, Texas, the daughter of U.L. and Martha Helen (McSpadden) Ward. She graduated from Venice High School in Venice Beach, California. Dana was united in marriage to Ralph Holmstrom on April 2, 1966,...

Alan Miller

Alan Miller

Oct 29, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT- Alan Miller, 63, of Salem died unexpectedly Friday, October 29, 2021, at the Henry County Health Center. Alan was born November 5, 1957, in Mount Pleasant, the son of Keith and LeAnn (Blind) Miller. Alan graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1976 and received an Associate's Degree in Agriculture from Southeastern Community College. He married Polly Peterson...

Ralph W.  Holmstrom

Ralph W. Holmstrom

Oct 21, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT- Ralph Holmstrom, 77, of Mount Pleasant, died Thursday, October 21, 2021, at the Henry County Health Center in Mount Pleasant. Ralph was born August 8, 1944, in Lakeland, Florida, the son of Carl and Alice (Williams) Holmstrom. He graduated from Burlington High School in 1963. Ralph was united in marriage to Dana Ward on April 2, 1966, in...

Kenneth  A.  Mann

Kenneth A. Mann

Oct 20, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT- Kenneth Mann, 68, of Mount Pleasant died Tuesday, October 20, 2021. Kenneth was born September 4, 1953, in Teheran, Iran, the son of John and Nadereh (Mirbaha) Newman. He graduated from high school and received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Iowa. Kenneth entered into the United States Navy in 1974 and served three years...

Margaret Neil

Margaret Neil

Oct 20, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT - Margaret Mae Anderson Neil, 87, of Mount Pleasant died Friday, October 22, 2021, at Arbor Court in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Margaret was born May 19, 1934, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the daughter of W. Hervey and Beatrice (Leonard) Anderson. She graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1952. On September 20, 1953, Margaret was united in marriage to John...

Donna A. Miller

Donna A. Miller

Oct 11, 2021

WAYLAND - Donna A. Miller, 77, of Wayland, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021, at the Washington County Health Center in Washington. Donna was born July 26, 1944, in Leo, Indiana, the daughter of Ralph and Agnes (Graber) Witmer. She graduated from Leo High School, and continued her education by completing a business degree at a nearby college. Donna...

Randolph "Randy" Espy

Randolph "Randy" Espy

Oct 7, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT- Randolph "Randy" Espy, 59, of Mount Pleasant, formerly of Burlington, died unexpectedly Thursday, October 7, 2021 at his home. Randy was born January 11, 1962, in Centerville, Iowa, the son of Roger and Patricia (Van Landingham) Espy. He graduated from Burlington High School in 1980. Randy served in the United States Air Force for 20 years. He was...

Loree King

Loree King

Oct 3, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT- Loree King, 86, of Mount Pleasant, died Sunday, October 3, 2021, at her home. Loree was born March 5, 1935 in Jefferson County, Iowa, the daughter of V. Fro and Gladys (Danielson) Shelman. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1953. Loree was united in marriage to Wayne King on September 8, 1957 at the First United...

Rita J.  Huling

Rita J. Huling

Oct 3, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT - Rita Huling, 63, of Mount Pleasant, died Sunday, October 3, 2021, with her family at her home following a short battle with ovarian cancer. Rita was born June 26, 1958, in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of Thomas and Joan (Hart) Millard. She graduated from Kirksville Bible School in Kirksville, MO and received her LPN in Nursing from...

Diane Caldwell

Diane Caldwell

Oct 2, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT- Diane Caldwell, 81, of Mount Pleasant died Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Specialty Care in New London. Services are pending at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. Diane was born January 4, 1940, in Henry County, Iowa, the daughter of Robert J. and Verda (Trabert) Peterson. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1958, and continued her education at...

Daniel E.  Kelley

Daniel E. Kelley

Oct 1, 2021

Daniel Kelley, 64, of Mount Pleasant, died Friday, October 1, 2021, at Henry County Health Center in Mount Pleasant. Daniel was born June 7, 1957, in Danville, Illinois, the son of William E. and Mildred (Bates) Kelley. He spent his childhood and adolescent years in Media, Illinois. He graduated from Southern High School in Stronghurst, Illinois and received an Associates...

Paul E.  DeJaynes

Paul E. DeJaynes

Sep 30, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT - Paul DeJaynes, 81, of Mount Pleasant, died Thursday, September 30, 2021, at Grinnell Regional Medical Center in Grinnell. Paul was born June 8, 1940, in Denmark, Iowa, the son of Glendon and Goldie (Millizer) DeJaynes. He graduated from Burlington High School in 1960 and Open Bible College in Des Moines in 1967. On September 17, 1960, Paul...

Nancy Wernsman

Nancy Wernsman

Sep 23, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT- Nancy L. Wernsman, 81, of Mount Pleasant, formerly of East Peoria, Illinois, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Arbor Court in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Nancy was born December 10, 1939, in Golden Pond, Kentucky, the daughter of James E. and Ella Ree (Hendon) Colson. She graduated from East Peoria Community High School. In 1958 she was united...

Jeffrey "Rodi" Rodibaugh

Jeffrey "Rodi" Rodibaugh

Sep 22, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT- Jeffrey "Rodi" Rodibaugh, 62, of Rome, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at his home. Rodi was born June 30, 1959 in Fairfield, Iowa, the son of Jerry L. and Dixie (Darling) Rodibaugh. He worked as a welder and as a truck driver. He enjoyed spending time outdoors and was especially fond of hunting, fishing, and being on...

Donald Weir

Donald Weir

Aug 20, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT - Donald Weir, 90, of Mount Pleasant died Friday, August 20, 2021, at the Keota Health Care Center in Keota, Iowa. Don was born January 2, 1931, in Albia, Iowa, the son Jesse and Ethel (Evans) Weir. He graduated from Albia High School in 1949. He served in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean Conflict. On...

Linda Angela Feehan

Linda Angela Feehan

Aug 12, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT - Linda Angela Feehan, 61, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. Linda was born July 28, 1960, in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of Gerald and Janice (Farnsworth) Snyder. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1979. On September 15, 1979, Linda was united in marriage...

Jay "Pete" Wehrle

Jay "Pete" Wehrle

Aug 8, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT - Jay "Pete" Wehrle, 85, died Sunday, August 8, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. Pete was born September 8, 1935, in Rome, Iowa, the son of Walter and Anna (Hoffman) Wehrle. He obtained his GED from Burlington High School. On November 21, 1959, Pete was united in marriage to Sally...

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