Jerry D. Schimmelpfennig
Feb 12, 2021
Jerry Dean "J. D." Schimmelpfennig, 79, of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, passed away on February 12, 2021 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. He was born on May 29, 1941, in Sigourney, Iowa, the son of Vernie and Dorothy (Conklin) Schimmelpfennig. J. D. was a 1959 graduate of Sigourney High School and a 1963 graduate of Iowa Wesleyan College, where he...
Iona Steffens
Feb 2, 2021
Iona Steffens, age 93, of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, passed away on February 2 at home with family by her side. Born February 18, 1927, on a farm near Wiota, Iowa, she was the daughter of John and Sophia Campen. Her parents later moved to a farm near Cumberland, Iowa where she graduated from high school in 1944. After graduation, she...
Quentin H. Fackler
Jan 27, 2021
Quentin Hanus Fackler, 102, Mount Pleasant, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Private services were held on Monday, February 1, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel in Mount Pleasant. Graveside services were held at Rogers Grove Cemetery near Ely, Iowa, on Tuesday, February 2. Quentin was born September 5, 1918, in Ely, Iowa, to Anne Hanus and David Charles...
Kenneth D. Barker
Jan 21, 2021
Kenneth Duane Barker, 90, of Mt. Pleasant, died Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Great Medical Center in West Burlington. A Celebration of Life service for Ken will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at 2:30 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. A gathering in the fellowship hall will follow the service. Ken was born December...
Kay Warren Book
Jan 19, 2021
Kay Book, 82 of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Packwood, passed away January 19, 2021 at the Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield. Kay was born August 4, 1938 to Clarence "Jake" and Lucy (Clingman) Book in Linby, Ia. He loved driving a semi and worked for Dickey's Transport, and hauled gas for Home Oil Stations. Kay also sold Moorman Seed...
Harriett Dickinson
Jan 10, 2021
MOUNT PLEASANT - Harriett Arlene Dickinson, 80, died Sunday, January 10, 2021, at Sunny Brook of Mt. Pleasant. Harriett was born September 26, 1940, in Fairfield, Iowa, the daughter of John and Ruth (Benn) Lawson. She attended Fairfield High School and later acquired her G.E.D. On June 1, 1956, Harriett was united in marriage to Donald Ray Dickinson in Lockridge....
Bonnie Wilson
Jan 9, 2021
MT PLEASANT - Bonnie Wilson, 80, of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Burlington, passed away following asthma and heart complications on January 9, 2021. She had a welcoming heart, a green thumb, an eye--and handy knack--for interior design, and was known to be the life of the party. She was a talented seamstress, a basketball supporter who made many trips to...
Yenchay Tangkhpanya
Dec 29, 2020
Mt. Pleasant- Yenchay Baccam Tangkhpanya, 66, of Mt. Pleasant, died Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Yenchay was born August 9, 1954, in Xiengkhouang, Laos, daughter of Toan and Choum Baccam. She was united in marriage to Tony Tangkhpanya. Yenchay and Tony made their home in Mt. Pleasant in 1979, where they...
Patricia A. Capps-Campbell
Dec 28, 2020
Mt. Pleasant - Mt. Pleasant - Patricia A. Capps-Campbell, 69, died Monday, December 28, 2020, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City. Patricia was born October 6, 1951, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, daughter of Edward and Adella (Gates) Capps. She served in the United States Air Force for 18.5 years. She is survived by a sister...
Jack H. Conn
Dec 26, 2020
Mt Pleasant - Jack Conn, 87, died Saturday, December 26, 2020, at Great River Hospice House in West Burlington. A complete obituary will be posted soon.
Patricia Mathews Burden
Dec 21, 2020
MOUNT PLEASANT- Patricia Mathews Burden, 83, of Mt. Pleasant, died Monday, December 21, 2020, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, in Iowa City, Iowa. Pat was born March 21, 1937 in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, daughter of Guy and Maude (Watts) Mathews. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1955. Pat was united in marriage to Robert F. Burden...
Richard A Schnicker
Dec 14, 2020
MOUNT PLEASANT - Richard "Dick" Arlan Schnicker of Mt. Pleasant was born April 8, 1930, in Burlington, Iowa, to George and Lucie (Wirt) Schnicker, the oldest of four children. He passed away on December 14, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa, at the age of 90. Dick is survived by his wife of 70 years, Esther (Van Klootwyk) Schnicker: daughter Vicki...
Wesley D. Barton
Dec 12, 2020
MOUNT PLEASANT - Wesley Dale Barton, 88, went home to his Lord on Saturday December 12th. He was surrounded by his loving family at the home he had built in Mt. Pleasant. The son of JF & Marie Barton, he was born June 15, 1932 on the family farm in Mt. Pleasant. Growing up on a farm, he learned the...
Dennis E. White
Dec 8, 2020
MOUNT PLEASANT - Dennis Edmond White, 81, died Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at the Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant from Covid-19. Dennis was born September 14, 1939 in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa the son of Arthur and Doris (Howe) White. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1957. On March 21, 1959, Dennis was united in marriage to...
Jeanette Trueblood
Dec 6, 2020
MOUNT PLEASANT- Jeanette R. Trueblood, a longtime resident of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 6, 2020. Jeanette was born in rural Henry County on December 7, 1935, the daughter of Ray D. and Helen Alice (Harshbarger) Trueblood. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High in 1954 and went on to earn a teaching certificate at Iowa...
Gregory D. Balchunas
Dec 5, 2020
MOUNT PLEASANT- Gregory Balchunas, 62, of Mt. Pleasant, died Saturday, December 5, 2020, at the VA Hospital in Iowa City from COVID pneumonia. Greg was born March 28, 1958, in Baltimore, Maryland, son of Anthony and Argriffin (Chasis) Balchunas. He graduated from Dundalk High School in Baltimore. He served in the United States Army in the 82nd Airborne. Greg was...
Janice Sinclair
Dec 5, 2020
MT. PLEASANT - Janice Sinclair, 78, died Saturday, December 5, 2020, at New London Specialty Care in New London. Janice Eileen Whaley Sinclair was born April 25, 1942, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, the daughter of Herman Russell and Lucille Lola Parker Whaley. She grew up in the Mt. Pleasant community and graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1960. She...
Connie Putney
Dec 3, 2020
MOUNT PLEASANT - Connie W. Putney, 81, died Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Connie was born April 15, 1939, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph and Dana (Whitaker) Williams. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1957. On January 4, 1959 Connie was united in marriage to Larry Putney, in the First...
Audrey A. Christy
Nov 30, 2020
MOUNT PLEASANT - Audrey A. Christy, 82, of Mt. Pleasant, died Monday, November 30, 2020 at Arbor Court in Mt. Pleasant. Audrey was born July 3, 1938, in Des Moines, Iowa, daughter of Frank and Eva (Figgins) Benge. She graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1955 and attended business school in Des Moines. On December 31, 1955, Audrey married Edward...
Myron R McGuire
Nov 25, 2020
MOUNT PLEASANT - Myron R. McGuire, 82, died Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at Arbor Court in Mount Pleasant. Myron was born August 18, 1938 in Wayland, Iowa, the son of Max and Bessie (Allred) McGuire. He graduated from Wayland High School. He served in the United States Navy from 1956-1959. On June 24, 1961 Myron was united in marriage to...
