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Patricia "Pat" Shaffner

Patricia "Pat" Shaffner

Aug 1, 2017

Patricia J. "Pat" Shaffner, 74, of West Burlington, IA, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 1, 2017, in West Burlington. Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Friday, August 4, 2017, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel of Mt. Pleasant, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. A second visitation will be held one hour prior...

Mary Kathryn Gerig

Mary Kathryn Gerig

Jul 15, 2017

Mary K. "Marikay" Landis Gerig, 91, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2017, at the Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant. Visitation will begin at 12:00, noon, on Sunday July 23, 2017, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, with family present at 2 p.m. until the time of the service at 4:00 p.m. with the Rev. Trey Hegar...

Donald Ray Burns Sr

Donald Ray Burns Sr

Jul 11, 2017

Donald R. Burns, Sr., 77, of Salem, IA, passed away at 3:23 a.m. on Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at his home.Open visitation will begin after 9 a.m., on Saturday, July 15, 2017, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel. Visitation will continue until the time of the memorial service at 1 p.m. at the Memorial Chapel with Pastor Daniel Haffner of the Hillsboro...

Hubert Lowery

Hubert Lowery

Jul 6, 2017

Hubert G. Lowery, 72, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at his home.According to Hubert's wishes his body has been cremated. Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon on Monday, July 10, 2017, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. Gifts of love and friendship may...

Janet Marner

Janet Marner

Jul 5, 2017

Janet K. Marner, 79, of Keosauqua, IA, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Great River Medical Center.Visitation will begin after 12 noon, on Sunday, July 9, 2017, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. that afternoon. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 10, 2017, at Calvary...

Suzzette Monroe

Suzzette Monroe

Jul 3, 2017

Suzzette Surrette "Missy" Monroe, 44, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 3, 2017, at her home.According to her wishes, cremation will be accorded. A private, family celebration of Suzzette's life will be held Sunday July 9 at the family Home. Gifts of love and friendship may be given to the family for her children's education. Olson~Powell Memorial...

Jody Bair

Jody Bair

Jul 3, 2017

Jody Bair, 85, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Monday, July 3, 2017, at the Golden Years Assisted Living complex in Walworth, WI. Visitation will begin after 12:00 noon on Friday, September 29th at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. that evening. A memorial mass will be held on Saturday,...

Marilyn "M.J." Bertsch

Marilyn "M.J." Bertsch

Jun 28, 2017

Marilyn " M.J." Bertsch, 75, of Fairfield, IA, died Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.Visitation will begin after 10:00 a.m., on Monday, July 3, 2017, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 12:00 noon until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Pastor Jeff McPheron will be officiating. Following...

Ruth Mary Johnson

Ruth Mary Johnson

Jun 26, 2017

Ruth Mary Johnson of Rockford, TN, formerly of the Mt. Pleasant and Burlington, IA communities, died peacefully on Monday, June 26, 2017, at her daughter Karen's home at age 92. A visitation will be held at Olson Powell Memorial Chapel, 709 East Mapleleaf Drive, Mt. Pleasant, IA from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Sunday July 2, 2017. Graveside services...

Carol Jane Mickey

Carol Jane Mickey

Jun 18, 2017

Carol J. Mickey, 85, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2017, at Arbor Court.Visitation will begin Thursday, June 22, 2017, at 9:00 a.m., with the family present from 9:30 a.m. until the funeral service time at 10:30 a.m. at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at the Swedesburg Cemetery in Swedesburg, IA. Gifts of love and...

LeAnn Miller

LeAnn Miller

Jun 7, 2017

LeAnn M. Miller, 87, of Salem, IA, died Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at Donnellson Health Center. Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Monday, June 12, 2017, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel. A Christian Vigil service will be held at 5:00 p.m. that evening, at the Memorial Chapel. The family will greet friends following the vigil service. A memorial mass will...

Bruce Eltrich

Bruce Eltrich

Jun 7, 2017

Bruce A. Eltrich, 67, of Salem, IA, died Wednesday, June 07, 2017, at his home.A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 11, 2017, at Harmony Bible Church, Danville, IA, with Pastor Chris Carr officiating. Military Rites will be accorded by the Henry County Honor Guard. Family will greet friends following the service. Gifts of love and...

Mary Catherine Calloway

Mary Catherine Calloway

May 30, 2017

Mary C. Calloway, 86, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at Arbor Court.Mary has donated her body to the University of Iowa Carver Medical Center Deeded Body Program. According to her wishes, there will be no services at this time. Gifts of love and friendship may be given to IMPACT, an organization supporting arts and...

Nathan E. Mallams

Nathan E. Mallams

May 29, 2017

Nathan E. Mallams, 24, of Coralville, IA, died Monday, May 29, 2017, in rural Mt. Pleasant, IA. Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Friday, June 2, 2017, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel of Mt. Pleasant. Following visitation, Nate's body will be cremated. Gifts of love and friendship may be given to The Fellowship Cup or Forever Dogs, an animal shelter...

Margaret Hoegberg

Margaret Hoegberg

May 29, 2017

Margaret A. "Peg" Hoegberg, 96, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Monday, May 29, 2017, at Sunnybrook Assisted Living. Private family services will be held at a later date. Gifts of love and friendship may be given to a library of the donor's choice. On-line condolences may be directed towww.olsonpowell.com. Born June 8, 1920, in Rockford, IL, Margaret Annette was the...

Daniel Townsend

Daniel Townsend

May 25, 2017

Daniel Townsend, 72, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017, at Arbor Court in Mt. Pleasant. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 10, 2017, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Moose Lodge in Mt Pleasant, IA.Born April 12, 1945, in Springfield, IL, Daniel Joseph was the son of Robert and Eileen...

Carol Messer

Carol Messer

May 23, 2017

Carol R. Messer, 72, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at her home.Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Friday, May 26, 2017, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., that evening. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, May 27, 2017, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel,...

William James Malcom

William James Malcom

May 20, 2017

William "Bill" James Malcom, age 90, died Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Henry County Health Center.There will be no funeral service, but visitation will be at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 after 12 noon with family greeting friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Gifts of love and friendship may be given to the donor's choice. On-line...

Kimberly Wright

Kimberly Wright

May 15, 2017

Kimberly, Mrs. John, Wright, 65, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Monday, May 15, 2017, at her home. According to her wishes, Kim's body has been cremated. Family and friends are invited to celebrate her life at a gathering on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Mt. Pleasant Golf and Country Club. Gifts of love and friendship...

Janet Ledbetter

Janet Ledbetter

May 10, 2017

Janet Ledbetter, 61, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at Keosauqua Health Care Center in Keosauqua, IA.Visitation will be Sunday, May 14, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel. The funeral service will follow at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Jeff McPheron officiating. Gifts of love and friendship to honor Janet, may be...

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