Richard E. Hulme
Dec 23, 2019
Richard E. Hulme, 85, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away at Arbor Court, Monday, December 23, 2019. Family will greet friends from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, December 29, 2019, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel. A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, December 30, 2019 at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, with Howard Hulme officiating. Burial will be at Finley Cemetery....
Zella Challen
Dec 17, 2019
Zella M. Challen, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at Tidewell Hospice House in Port Charlotte, FL. Zella was born in Henry County, IA, to Frances Burke Mallams and Myrtle E. (Purdy) Mallams on June 24, 1920. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1938. After graduating, she worked at Scarf Produce and...
Rodney D. Mehaffy
Dec 15, 2019
Rodney R. Mehaffy, 87, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 15, 2019. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date at Forest Home Cemetery. Gifts of love and friendship may be given to Hope Haven Area Development Corporation. Friends may sign the register book and leave memorials during regular business...
Daniel Hall
Dec 11, 2019
Daniel D. Hall, 58, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at Salem Congregational Church beginning at 1:30 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Aaron Helterbran officiating. Gifts of love and friendship may be given to Salem Fire and...
Barbara Jean Pruett
Dec 3, 2019
Barbara J. Pruett, 90, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, formerly Oquawka, Il, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at Park Place Elder Care. The family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., on Friday, January 3, 2020, at Mamas Place (formerly known as the Eagles Club) in Oquawka. Gifts of love and friendship may be given to EveryStep Hospice of...
Robert Hackett
Dec 2, 2019
Robert G. Bob Hackett, 85, of Salem, IA, passed away Monday, December 2, 2019, at Sunrise Terrace Care Center in Winfield, IA. Family will greet friends Sunday, December 8, 2019, from 2:00 4:00 p.m. at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, December 9, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at Faith Christian Outreach Church with Pastor Gary Van...
Rob Burden
Nov 25, 2019
Paul Robert Rob Burden, 55, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died unexpectedly Monday, November 25, 2019, in rural Mt. Pleasant. Open visitation will be held Tuesday, December 3, 2019, from 12:00- 7:00 p.m. at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. In lieu of flowers, gifts of love and friendship may be given to the Rob Burden Memorial.On-line condolences may be directed to www.olsonpowell.com. Born...
Martha Ann Bright
Nov 20, 2019
Martha Bright, 81, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Savannah Heights. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Finley Chapel United Methodist Church with Pastor Lindsey Ford officiating. Following the service family will greet friends at the church. Burial will be in Finley Cemetery. Memorials may be given...
Kay Young
Nov 12, 2019
Though her first name was officially Elizabeth, she was Kay to everyone she knew. This was, as she would explain, a trend at the time she was born -- for parents to call kids by their middle name. She could, and did, cite examples. Kay died peacefully, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Mercy Hospice in Iowa...
Linda Hourihan
Nov 9, 2019
Linda I. Hourihan, 73, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 9, 2019, at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. According to her wishes, Mrs. Hourihan has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, November 15, 2019, at Salem Friends Church with Pastor Diego Chuyma officiating. Inurnment will be in Salem South...
Bill F. Rauenbuehler
Nov 8, 2019
Bill F. Rauenbuehler, 60, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019, at Hospice House in West Burlington, IA, following a battle with cancer. Friends may sign the register, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel on Monday, November 11, 2019, after 12 noon. The family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening at the Memorial Chapel. A...
Dennis K. Swift
Nov 8, 2019
Dennis K. Swift, 73, of Salem, IA, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019, at the VA Hospital in Iowa City, IA. Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Friday, November 15, 2019, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday,...
Roberto "Tony" Sanchez
Oct 26, 2019
Roberto Antonio Tony Sanchez, 68, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Saturday, October 26, 2019, in an accident near his home. A Memorial and Celebration of Life Gathering will be held Tuesday, October 29, 2019, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Tonys barn at the ranch. Family will provide food and a bonfire. They request friends and relatives bring special memories...
Esther Shaffer
Oct 17, 2019
Esther J. Shaffer, 92, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019, at Henry County Health Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, October 25, 2019, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Forest Home Cemetery. Gifts of love and friendship may...
Greg R. Hall
Oct 10, 2019
Gregory R. Greg Hall, 69, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019, at his home following a battle with lung cancer. Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. A funeral service will be held at 10:30...
Loren Earl Lisk
Sep 28, 2019
Loren Lisk, 70, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away unexpectedly in Nebraska on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Friday, October 4, 2019, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at...
Barbara D. Elgar
Sep 25, 2019
Barbara D. Elgar, 91, of Mt. Pleasant, died Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at Donnellson Health Center, Donnellson, Iowa. Born February 2, 1928, in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of Robert W. and Marion (Bartlett) Dennis. She married Alanson K. (Lany) Elgar on August 5, 1950. Barbara graduated from West Chicago High School in 1946....
Bernice Iona Van Amerongen
Sep 23, 2019
Bernice I. Van Amerongen, 100, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019, at Henry County Health Center. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, September 27, 2019 at Faith Lutheran Church with Reverend Mike Scudder, officiating. The family will greet friends for one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Forest...
Hazel M. Weaver
Sep 20, 2019
Hazel M. Weaver, 89, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Friday, September 20, 2019, at Henry County Health Center. Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, September 25,...
Charles Sisk
Sep 5, 2019
Charles E. Sisk, 80, of Keokuk, IA, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019, at River Hills Village. Upon his request, Mr. Sisk has been cremated. There will be no visitation. A private inurnment will be held at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Keokuk. Gifts of love and friendship may be given to United Presbyterian Church, and may be mailed to...
