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Dorothy Woline
Jan 12, 2019
Dorothy F. Woline, 85, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019, at the Henry County Health Center. She was a resident of Park Place Elder Living for the past seven years. Her previous home on West Clay Street in Mt. Pleasant Iowa, faced Saunders Park and her room at Park Place also provided her the familiar country...
Gary D. Whaley
Jan 11, 2019
Gary D. Whaley, 80, of Effingham, IL, former longtime Mt. Pleasant, IA businessman, died Friday, January 11, 2019, at his home. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 18, 2019, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will receive friends until 2:30 p.m. Funeral service will be immediately following at the Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Dave Anderson,...
Ida Belle Morris
Jan 10, 2019
Ida Belle Morris, 94, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019, at the Henry County Health Center surrounded by her family and pastor. Mrs. Morris has donated her body to the University of Iowa Deeded Body Program for scientific research and education. A celebration of life will be held later in the Spring. Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel is...
Eileen Watson
Jan 6, 2019
Eileen M. Watson, 81, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019, at Park Place Elder Living surrounded by her family. Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m.,...
Dorothy M. Hardy
Jan 5, 2019
Dorothy M. Hardy, 87, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, formerly of Harlan, IA, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019, at Park Place Elder Living. The family will host an open house to celebrate Dorothys life on Saturday, January 12, 2019, at Arbor Village South, 126 W. Stonebrook Dr., Mt. Pleasant, IA, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.Gifts of love and friendship...
Patricia "Pat" Swartz
Dec 31, 2018
Patricia A. Pat Swartz, 80, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics surrounded by family. According to her wishes, Pat has been cremated. Burial will be at a later date in Forest Home Cemetery. The family will host a gathering on Thursday, January 3, 2019, from 6:00 8:00 p.m....
Mary Meek
Dec 27, 2018
Mary C. Meek, 92, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, formerly of Bonaparte, IA, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2018, at Park Place Elder Living. The family will greet friends on Sunday, December 30, 2018, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m., on Monday, December 31, 2018, at First Presbyterian Church of...
Ruth J. Roederer
Dec 21, 2018
Ruth J. Roederer, 91, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away at 3:30 a.m. on Friday, December 21, 2018, at the Henry County Health Center. Visitation, with family present, will be held from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, December 27, 2018, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., that morning, with the Reverend...
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...
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