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Doris "Dot" LeMaster

Doris "Dot" LeMaster

Dec 31, 2016

Doris "Dot" LeMaster, 90, of Iowa City, IA, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016, at the hospice unit of Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.A memorial service will be held Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, with Pastor Jeff McPheron of the Trenton United Methodist Church, officiating and Lori Glanzman,...

Rev. Harold Dorsey

Rev. Harold Dorsey

Dec 31, 2016

Reverend Harold A. Dorsey, 86, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2016, at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City, IA.Visitation will begin after 12 noon, on Friday, January 6, 2017, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be held...

John E. McDowell

John E. McDowell

Dec 31, 2016

John E. McDowell, 90, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Saturday, December 31, 2016, at Park Place Elder Living.Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m., on Thursday January 5, 2017, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, with family present. Funeral services will follow at 10:30 a.m., that same day, Thursday January 5, 2017, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Jeff McPheron officiating. Burial with...

Mildred Beckler

Mildred Beckler

Dec 30, 2016

Mildred Beckler, 84, of the Noble, IA, passed away Friday, December 30, 2016, at her home. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 1, 2017, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., at Bethel Mennonite Church, north of Wayland, IA. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, January 2, 2017, at Bethel Mennonite Church with Pastor Curt Kuhns officiating. Burial will...

Glen M Seberg

Glen M Seberg

Dec 16, 2016

Glen M Seberg, 93, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Friday, December 16, 2016, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA.Visitation will be held from 12:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 20, 2016, 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...

Raymond M. Brake

Raymond M. Brake

Dec 8, 2016

Raymond M. Brake, 94, of Mount Pleasant, IA, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2016, at Arbor Court in Mount Pleasant.Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, December 15, 2016, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. Following the visitation, funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., at the Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Raymond Brake officiating. Burial, with military...

Father Brian Shepley

Father Brian Shepley

Dec 6, 2016

Reverend Brian J. Shepley, 54, a priest of the Diocese of Davenport, Iowa, died suddenly on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at his home in Mt. Pleasant, IA.The Rosary will be recited at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, December 11, 2016, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 607 S. Jackson St., Mt. Pleasant, IA. The family will greet friends following The Rosary until...

Ella Louise Woolley

Ella Louise Woolley

Dec 3, 2016

Ella Louise Woolley, 82, of the Sunnybrook Assisted Living complex in Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2016. According to her wishes, her body has been cremated and no visitation or services will be held. Gifts of love and friendship may be given to Hospice of Central Iowa at 118 N Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641....

Mabel Ella Comfort

Mabel Ella Comfort

Nov 28, 2016

Mabel E. Comfort, 101, of Mount Pleasant, IA, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2016, at Arbor Court.According to her wishes, Mrs. Comfort has been cremated. A Celebration of Life Service is being planned for both Mabel and Edward Comfort in the spring of 2017. Gifts of love and friendship may be given to the Arbor Court Activity Fund. Olson~Powell...

Edward and Mabel Comfort

Edward and Mabel Comfort

Nov 28, 2016

A Celebration of Life for Edward G. and Mabel E. (Brown) Comfort will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel. The Reverends Charles and Kevin Comfort will be officiating. On-line condolences can be directed to www.olsonpowell.com.Edward G. Comfort was born on June 22, 1912 in Snedekerville, PA. He passed away on Tuesday,...

Juanita "Nita" Fleenor

Juanita "Nita" Fleenor

Nov 26, 2016

L. Juanita "Nita" Fleenor, 91, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Parkview Home in Wayland, IA.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel with Rev. Deborah Stowers officiating. Visitation will be held at the Memorial Chapel one hour prior to the service, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Burial...

Gayle J. Snyder

Gayle J. Snyder

Nov 21, 2016

Gayle J. Snyder, 66, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Monday, November 21, 2016, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Visitation will begin after 4:00 p.m., on Friday, November 25, 2016, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, November 26,...

Marie E. Todd

Marie E. Todd

Nov 18, 2016

Marie E. Todd, 78, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Friday, November 18, 2016, at New London Specialty Care. Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Tuesday, November 22, 2016, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at...

James "Jim" Watson

James "Jim" Watson

Nov 18, 2016

James A. "Jim" Watson, 80, of Mt. Pleasant died Friday, November 18, 2016, at Park Place Elder Living.Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Monday, November 21, 2016, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. A funeral mass with be held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, November 22, 2016, at...

Bill Myers

Bill Myers

Nov 6, 2016

William W. "Bill" Myers, 62, of rural New London, IA, passed away, Sunday, November 6, 2016, at his home with family and loved ones by his side.Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Thursday November 10, 2016, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be held at...

Max Beavers

Max Beavers

Nov 6, 2016

Max Beavers, 95, longtime Mt. Pleasant businessman and civic leader, passed away Sunday, November 06, 2016, at the Henry County Health Center. Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Tuesday, November 8th at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. that evening. A Scripture service will follow at 7:00 p.m. at the...

Frederick "Bud" Winkler

Frederick "Bud" Winkler

Oct 30, 2016

Frederick E. "Bud" Winkler, 81, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Sunday, October 30, 2016, at his home.There will be no visitation or service at this time. A family gathering and inurnment will be held at a later date in the Bonaparte Cemetery. Gifts of love and friendship may be given to the family for HCI Hospice, and sent to 1445...

Shirley Dutton

Shirley Dutton

Oct 29, 2016

Shirley A. Dutton, 80, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016, at the Henry County Health Center. Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, November 3,...

Mason L. McDowell

Mason L. McDowell

Oct 23, 2016

Mason L. McDowell, 21, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Sunday, October 23, 2016, at the emergency room of the Henry County Health Center. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2016, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, from 12:00 - 7:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. that evening. Mr. McDowell's body will be cremated following...

Dale "Gene" Elmore

Dale "Gene" Elmore

Oct 20, 2016

Dale "Gene" Elmore, 82, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Thursday, October 20, 2016, at his home surrounded by his loving family.Visitation will be held beginning after 12 noon, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, on Monday, October 24, 2016, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, October...

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