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Jim Pohren
May 6, 2017
James Paul "Jim" Pohren, 72, passed away May 6, 2017, at his home in Mt. Pleasant, IA, with his loving wife and family by his side. Visitation will begin after 12 noon, on Friday, May 12, 2017, 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...
Anna M. Sanchez
May 5, 2017
Anna M. Sanchez, 67, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Friday, May 5, 2017, at Great River Hospice House in West Burlington, IA.A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Monday, May 8, 2017, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, with Pastor Mike Kelley officiating. The family will greet friends for two hours prior to the service beginning at 4:00...
Richard "Dick" Augsburger
May 3, 2017
Richard C. "Dick" Augsburger, 82, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Arbor Court in Mt. Pleasant.Visitation will be held from 12 noon until 6:00 p.m., on Sunday, May 7, 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 held at...
George C. Phanthouvong
Apr 29, 2017
George C. Phanthouvong, 82, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Saturday, April 29, 2017, in Henry County Health Center Emergency Room. Visitation with the family present will be held on Friday, May 5, 2017, from 12 noon until 1:00 p.m., at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel of Mt. Pleasant. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, at the Olson~Powell Chapel. Cremation...
Paul Howard Lyon
Apr 13, 2017
Paul Howard Lyon, 83, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017 at his home in Mt. Pleasant. According to his wishes his body has been cremated and no services will be held. The Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the Veterans Hospital in Iowa City to be used for the comfort and welfare...
Elizabeth Ellen Parriott
Apr 13, 2017
Elizabeth E. Parriott, 88, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017, at New London Specialty Care. Open visitation will begin at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 1:00 p.m. at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel with Pastor Mike Hess of the Calvary Baptist Church officiating....
Sawyer Schlatter
Mar 25, 2017
Sawyer Lorenze Henry Schlatter, one month old, died at his home, in rural Mt. Pleasant, IA, Saturday March 25, 2017.Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel from 5-7:00 p.m. The family will be present at that time. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, March 30, 2017, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, with...
Janet E. Ensminger
Mar 24, 2017
Janet E. Ensminger, 73, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Friday, March 24, 2017, at Great River Hospice House in West Burlington, IA.Visitation will begin after 12:00 noon on Tuesday, March 28, 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 Wednesday, March...
Wendell Smith
Mar 24, 2017
Wendell T. Smith, 93, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Friday, March 24, 2017, at Henry County Health Center. Mr. Smith donated his body to the University of Iowa Carver Medical Center Deeded Body Program. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, March 31, 2017, at First United Methodist Church, with Rev. Deborah Stowers officiating. Military Rites,...
Wanda J. Brackey
Mar 24, 2017
Wanda J. Brackey, 99, of Wayland, IA, died Friday, March 24, 2017, at Parkview Home in Wayland, IA.There will be no services held for Mrs. Brackey. Burial, at Durham Cemetery, in Durham, IL, will be at a later date. Gifts of love and friendship for Parkview Activity Fund may be mailed to Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, P.O. Box 656, Mt. Pleasant,...
Beverly Garrels
Mar 17, 2017
Beverly E. Garrels, 80, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Friday, March 17, 2017, at Parkview Home in Wayland, IA. Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2017, from noon to 5:00 p.m., at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel of Mt. Pleasant. The family will meet with friends to celebrate Beverly's life that afternoon from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., at the Memorial...
Shirley Hecker
Mar 12, 2017
Shirley J. Hecker, 67, of Winfield, IA, died Sunday, March 12, 2017, at her home in the arms of her loving husband. Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel of Mt. Pleasant, IA, where the family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., that evening. A memorial service will be held...
Thomas Bates Roberts
Feb 23, 2017
Thomas B. Roberts, 79, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, exited this world on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 4:25 a.m. at his home, and entered the gates of heaven to hear the words, "Well done, good and faithful servant."Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon on Friday, February 24th at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. The family will receive friends from 5:00 -...
Richard Ellis
Feb 16, 2017
Richard D. Ellis, 77, of New London, IA, died Thursday, February 16, 2017, at Arbor Court in Mt. Pleasant, IA. According to his wishes, Richard has been cremated. The family will be hosting a celebration of life gathering at a later date. Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel of Mt. Pleasant has assisted the family. On-line condolences may be directed to www.olsonpowell.com. Born...
Dan Simpson
Feb 8, 2017
James D. "Dan" Simpson 47, of Lockridge, IA, formerly of Argyle, IA, died Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Great River Hospice House in West Burlington, IA.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Friday, February 17, 2017, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel of Mt. Pleasant with Pastor Kevin Dice of the Round Prairie Baptist Church, officiating. Visitation will be held...
Mary A. Boal
Feb 5, 2017
Mary A. Boal, 85, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon, Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. that evening.Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on...
Lloyd A. Orr
Jan 28, 2017
Lloyd A. Orr, 93, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Park Place Elder Living. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2017, from 12 noon until 6:00 p.m., at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel of Mt. Pleasant. Military rites will be accorded at 3:00 p.m., by the Henry County Honor Guard, after which the family will...
Billie Ray Davis
Jan 18, 2017
Billie R. Davis, 53, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died unexpectedly Wednesday, January 18, 2017, at his home. Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Monday, January 23, 2017, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at Olson~Powell...
Charles Eugene Woods
Jan 14, 2017
Charles "Chuck" Woods, 72, of rural Hillsboro, IA, passed away, Saturday, January 14, 2017, at his home.Visitation will begin after 12 noon, on Wednesday, January 18, 2017, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Thursday, January 19, 2017. Burial will...
Madia Jeffery
Jan 11, 2017
Madia Jeffery, 74, of Cedar Rapids, IA, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at St. Luke's Living Center East in Cedar Rapids.Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Monday, January 16, 2017, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. that evening. Burial will be at a later...
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