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Kenneth Charles Ehrhart

Kenneth Charles Ehrhart

Jul 9, 2020

Kenneth Charles Ehrhart was born December 19, 1946, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, the son of Charles Wilkens and Vira Josephine (Kenney) Ehrhart. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1965, and played on the Mount Pleasant state champion football team. Ken graduated from Iowa Wesleyan University with a degree in education. He married Donna Burky they had 3 children...

Max Wyse

Max Wyse

Jun 29, 2020

Max L. Wyse, 95, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020, at Henry County Health Center Emergency Room. Visitation will begin after 12 noon, on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. In accordance with COVID restrictions, the family requests the wearing...

Joan Berniece Ewinger

Joan Berniece Ewinger

Jun 27, 2020

Joan B. Ewinger died peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at the Danville Care Center, Danville, Iowa. She was nearly 94. Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel of Mt. Pleasant, IA, assisted the family with the arrangements. Joan was born on September 18, 1926, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of William and Florence Kann and the sister of Bill Kann, who predeceased her....

Marvin Mallams

Marvin Mallams

Jun 26, 2020

MOUNT PLEASANT - Marvin Mallams, 91, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020, at Great River Klein Center in West Burlington. According to his wishes, Marvin has been cremated. The family will greet friends from 10:00 - 11:00 AM on Friday, August 7, 2020, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where a Masonic Service will begin at 11:00...

Virginia C Anderson

Virginia C Anderson

Jun 17, 2020

Virginia C. Anderson, 90, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at Sunnybrook Assisted Living in Mt. Pleasant. A private graveside service will be held at Embury Cemetery with Dave Philips, brother-in-law, officiating. At Virginias request gifts of love and friendship may be directed to Embury Cemetery Association. Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements....

Mary E. Longanecker

Mary E. Longanecker

Jun 9, 2020

Mary E. Longanecker, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at her home with her family by her side, having fought a long and courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer. According to her wishes Marys body was donated to University of Iowa Deeded Body Program for medical research. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, June...

Linda Lou Moyle

Linda Lou Moyle

May 28, 2020

Linda Lou Moyle, 76, of Hopkins, MN, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, IA, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Augustana Chapel View. In accordance with Covid-19 regulations, guidelines for appropriate social distancing and the wearing of face masks will be followed. Visitation will begin after noon on Monday, June 1, 2020, at Olson~Powell Memorial...

Wilma Harmon

Wilma Harmon

May 16, 2020

Wilma M. Harmon, 88, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020, at Sunrise Terrace Care Center in Winfield, IA. A private graveside service will be held at Forest Home Cemetery with Pastor Jeff McPheron officiating.A celebration of Wilmas life will be held at a later date. Gifts of love and friendship have been designated to Des Moines...

Ted "Bone" Stoner

Ted "Bone" Stoner

May 14, 2020

Ted David Stoner, 69, of rural Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Thursday, May 14, 2020, at his home. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 11, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. Friends may visit with the family prior to going to Forest Home Cemetery for inurnment and full military honors by the Henry County HonorGuard. Memorials have...

Sherry Bertsch

Sherry Bertsch

May 2, 2020

Sherry L. Bertsch, 58, of rural Washington, IA, and owner of Country Charm Flowers and gifts in Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020, at her home as a result of a fire. A celebration of life service for Sherry and Mike will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at the Wright Family Pavillion...

Mike Shannan

Mike Shannan

May 2, 2020

Michael L. Mike Shannan, 66, of rural Washington, IA, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020, at his home as a result of a fire. A celebration of life service for Sherry and Mike will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at the Wright Family Pavillion on the Old Threshers Grounds, with Pastor Jeff McPherron officiating. The...

Ann H. Blosser

Ann H. Blosser

Apr 29, 2020

Anna H. Ann Blosser, 93, of Wayland, IA, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at Parkview Home in Wayland. Private, family graveside services and interment will be held at Sugar Creek Cemetery with Pastors Nathan and Rachelle Luitjens officiating. Gifts of love and friendship may be given to Sugar Creek Mennonite Church or Gideons International and mailed to the family...

Dr. Robert Wettach

Dr. Robert Wettach

Apr 26, 2020

Robert S. Doc Wettach, 92, of Mt. Pleasant, IA died Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Savannah Heights in Mt. Pleasant, IA. A private, family interment and burial will be held in Forest Home Cemetery. A public gathering is being planned for a later date. Memorials have been established to the Mt Pleasant First United Methodist Church or Henry County Health...

George Prevett

George Prevett

Apr 22, 2020

George W. Prevett, Jr., 57, of Hillsboro, IA, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at his home. According to his wishes, cremation has been accorded. The family is anticipating a celebration of Georges life at the first-year anniversary of his death. Memorials may be directed to his daughters and dropped off or mailed to Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel at P.O. Box...

Merlin D. Donnolly

Merlin D. Donnolly

Apr 21, 2020

Merlin D. Donnolly, 86, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at his home. According to his wishes Merlin has been cremated. A gathering of family and friends is being planned for a later date. Inurnment, in an urn made by his son, Bob, will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Gifts of love and friendship may be given...

Butch Bittle

Butch Bittle

Apr 19, 2020

Kim A. Butch Bittle, 66, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. According to his wishes, Butchs body has been cremated. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Details of the celebration will be forthcoming at a later date. Cards and memorial gifts, designated to the...

Treats Davis

Treats Davis

Apr 15, 2020

Treeanon D. Treats Davis, 72, of Hillsboro, IA, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at her home. A private graveside funeral service and interment will be held at Hillsboro Cemetery with Chaplain Gordon Hawkins officiating. The family will host a celebration of Treats on the home farm at a later date. In lieu of flowers, gifts of love and friendship...

Ana Lydia Seijo

Ana Lydia Seijo

Apr 13, 2020

Ana L. Seijo, 62, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020, at Grinnell Health Care Center, in Grinnell, IA. Private family funeral service and interment will be held. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers gifts of love and friendship may be given to Anas daughter, Carmen Alejandro, to be used according...

Pauline J. Cota

Pauline J. Cota

Apr 10, 2020

Pauline J. Cota, 85, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Friday, April 10, 2020, at Henry County Health Center. A private service will be held. Following the service cremation will be accorded. Inurnment will be in Arizona at a later date. A Celebration of Life Gathering for family and friends will be held at a later date. Gifts of love...

Ruth M. White

Ruth M. White

Mar 31, 2020

Ruth (Mrs. Donald) White, 98, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2020, at the Regents Nursing Home in Winter Park, FL. She moved to Florida in 2010 to be close to her daughter, Shirley (White) Bilotta. Her body will be cremated, and a memorial service will be held later in Mt. Pleasant. In lieu of flowers,...

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