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Robert W. Wright
Dec 14, 2018
Robert W. Wright, 91, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, IA. Visitation will begin after 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, December 20, 2018, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel where, the family will greet friends from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m that afternoon. A memorial service, with military rites by the Henry County...
William "Bill" Patton
Dec 8, 2018
William L. Bill Patton, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018, at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. According to his wishes, cremation was accorded. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at Faith Christian Outreach Church, with Pastor Monte Knudsen officiating. The family will greet friends following the service....
Cheryl Rich
Dec 8, 2018
Cheryl L. Rich, 49, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died unexpectedly Saturday, December 8, 2018, at her home. Visitation will begin after 12:00 noon on Thursday, December 13, 2018, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends that evening from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, December 14, 2018, at the...
Anabel Sammons
Dec 5, 2018
Erma Anabel Sammons 87, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, formerly of Trenton, IA, passed Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at Arbor Court in Mt. Pleasant. According to her wishes, Anabel has been cremated. Visitation, with the family present, will be held on Sunday, December 9, 2018, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at a later date...
Betty Breazeale
Dec 1, 2018
Betty J. Breazeale, 83, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018, at Savannah Heights in Mt. Pleasant. Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon on Thursday, December 6, 2018, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 7:00 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 7, 2018 at 10:30 a.m....
Donald R. Dickinson
Nov 28, 2018
Don Dickinson, 83, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, at the Henry County Health Center. Family will meet with friends Saturday, December 1, 2018, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at 10:30 a.m. at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel with Pastor Mike Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at McDowell Cemetery. Gifts of love and...
Karla Lance
Nov 28, 2018
Karla K. Lance, 67, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, at her home. The family will greet friends at a reception, on Sunday, December 2, 2018, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., at the Mt. Pleasant Golf and Country Club. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, December 3, 2018, at...
Harold K. Jacobs
Nov 22, 2018
Harold Jacobs, 86, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018, at Country View Senior Living in North Liberty, IA. Visitation will be held from 9:00 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 30, 2018, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the Olson-Powell Chapel with Pastor Jeff McPheron, officiating. Burial will be...
Teresa Peiffer
Nov 16, 2018
Teresa A. Peiffer, 65, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Friday, November 16, 2018, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon on Monday, November 19, 2018, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel in Mt. Pleasant, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 7:00 p.m. that evening. A memorial service will be held at...
Virgil "J.R." Swift
Nov 9, 2018
Virgil H. J.R. Swift, 69, of Salem, IA, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018, at his home following a lengthy illness. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at Bayles Cemetery, southeast of Hillsboro, IA. Family and friends will be given the opportunity to share a memory of J.R. during the graveside service....
Travis Stafford
Nov 6, 2018
Travis W. Stafford, 39, of Winfield, IA, died Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in Des Moines, IA. The family will host a Celebration of Life open house at the V.F.W. in Winfield on Sunday, November 11, 2018, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, gifts of love and friendship may be given to the family for expenses. Olson~Powell Memorial...
Robert "Red" Shaffer
Oct 20, 2018
Robert G. Red Shaffer, 93, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, October 29, 2018, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 10:30 a.m. at the Memorial Chapel with Ned H. Fry officiating. Burial with military rites by the...
Kenneth "Red" Hummell
Oct 11, 2018
Kenneth Red Hummell, 88, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018, at Savannah Heights. Visitation will be held from 12:00 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 7:00 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 17th at 10:30 a.m. at the...
Robert James Stafford
Oct 11, 2018
Robert J. Bob Stafford, 102, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2018, at Savannah Heights. Mr. Staffords body has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to HCI Care Services or the First United Methodist Church. Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. On line...
Bruce B Wilson
Oct 8, 2018
Bruce Wilson, 72, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Monday, October 08, 2018, in the Emergency Room at the Henry County Health Center. Mr. Wilsons body has been cremated. No visitation or services will be held. Cards for the family may be mailed to Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, P.O. Box 656, Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641. On line condolences may be directed to...
Jim Epperson
Sep 20, 2018
Jim G. Epperson, 80, of rural Lockridge, IA, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018, at his home with family at his side. The family will greet friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 23, 2018, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel of Mt. Pleasant. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, September 24, 2018, at Wellspring Evangelical...
Linette Marie Cook
Sep 3, 2018
Linette Cook, 66, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018, at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, following a lengthy illness. Visitation will begin Friday, September 7, 2019, at 12:00 noon at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel with family present from 5-7 p.m. that evening. The funeral service will be Saturday, September 8, 2018, at 10 a.m. at...
Romaine Messer
Aug 23, 2018
Romaine Messer, 82 of Mt. Pleasant, IA passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018, at Arbor Court. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, September 5th at 2:00 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Camdenton, MO. Born August 2, 1936, in Hannaford, ND, he was the son of Monroe and Evelyn (Anderson) Messer He received his education at the Bartley Country...
Betty Lou Maddix
Aug 14, 2018
Betty Maddix, 89, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away August 14, 2018, at the Lund Hospice Home in Gilbert, AZ. Visitation will begin at 12 noon, on Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel with family present from 5:00 7:00 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Thursday, August 23, 2018, at Olson~Powell...
Donald Harmon
Aug 13, 2018
Donald W. Harmon, 88, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, formerly of Danville, IA and Keokuk, IA, passed away Monday, August 13, 2018, at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Thursday, August 16, 2018, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel of Mt. Pleasant, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. Funeral...
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