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Thomas Bates Roberts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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,...

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