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Velda E. Conner

Velda E. Conner

Jun 1, 2016

Velda Conner, 84, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at Pleasant Manor Care Center. A visitation will be held from 2:00 -7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 3, 2016, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. that evening. A funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 4th...

Eugene L. Mills

Eugene L. Mills

May 29, 2016

Eugene L. "Gene" Mills, 88, of Burlington, IA, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016, at the Burlington Care Center in Burlington, IA.Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Friday, June 3, 2016, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. that evening. Following visitation cremation will be accorded. Graveside services will be held...

Basil Rose

Basil Rose

May 18, 2016

Basil Rose, 96, of Lecanto, Florida, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Wednesday, May 18, 2016, in Florida. A visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will receive friends. A funeral service will immediately follow beginning at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be in Forest Home Cemetery. A...

Kenneth William Hatch

Kenneth William Hatch

May 14, 2016

Kenneth W. Hatch, 94, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Arbor Court in Mt. Pleasant.Open visitation will be held from 12 noon until 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, May 19, 2016, at the First United Methodist Church, with Rev. Deborah Stowers...

John "Jack" Hawks

John "Jack" Hawks

May 14, 2016

John R. "Jack" Hawks, 84, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016, at the Henry County Health Center Emergency Room. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. A funeral mass will follow at 10:00 a.m. at the church with the Rev. Joseph Phung,...

Helen L. Pollack

Helen L. Pollack

May 9, 2016

Helen Pollack, 91, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016, at Pleasant Manor Care Center. A private inurnment will be held at the Resurrection Cemetery in Justice, IL. The Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel assisted the family with the arrangements. On-line condolences may be directed to www.olsonpowell.com Born May 6, 1925 in Chicago, IL, Helen Leona Pollack, was...

Robert Reid

Robert Reid

May 6, 2016

Robert Reid, 87, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Friday, May 06, 2016, at Park Place Elder Care. Visitation will begin on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 after 1:00 p.m. at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Memorial Chapel, with the Rev. Trey Hegar officiating. Burial will be on Wednesday,...

Delmar F. Beckler

Delmar F. Beckler

May 1, 2016

Delmar Beckler, 83, of the Noble community, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 1, 2016, at his home. A visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, 2016, at the Bethel Mennonite Church in Wayland, IA where the family will receive friends. A funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, May 6th, at the...

Alice Dennis

Alice Dennis

Apr 18, 2016

Surrounded with the love of her family, our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Alice Lee (Gonder) Dennis, 94, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 18, 2016 at Arbor Court in Mt. Pleasant, IA. Mrs. Dennis was born, November 16, 1921, in Washington, IA, the daughter of Glen and Edith (Doran) Gonder. She grew up in Coralville...

Edwin L. Roberts

Edwin L. Roberts

Apr 15, 2016

Edwin L. Roberts, 75, of Mansfield, IL for the past eight years and formerly of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died on Friday, April 15, 2016. A celebration of life service will be Saturday, May 21 at 2 p.m. at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel in Mt. Pleasant. Visitation will be held from 12:30 p.m. until service time on the 21st. Ed was...

Thomas "Tom" Twaddle

Thomas "Tom" Twaddle

Apr 13, 2016

Thomas "Tom" Twaddle, 64, of Salem, IA, died Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Per his request, his body has been cremated and no visitation or services will be accorded. The Olson - Powell Memorial Chapel assisted the family with the arrangements. Born January 10, 1952, in Carthage, IL, Thomas Eugene...

John J. Frank

John J. Frank

Apr 5, 2016

John J. "Jack" Frank, 85 of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Tuesday, April 05, 2016, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. A visitation will be held from 12-7 p.m. on Friday, April 8, 2016, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. that evening. A funeral service will begin at 10:00 a.m. on...

Linda J. Maddy

Linda J. Maddy

Apr 1, 2016

Linda J. Maddy, 69, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Friday, April 01, 2016, at her home.Per Linda's wishes, cremation has been accorded. Friends are welcome to sign the register book on Thursday, April 7, 2016, from 12 noon until 6:00 p.m., at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel of Mt. Pleasant. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m.,...

Duane Beckler

Duane Beckler

Mar 24, 2016

Duane Beckler, 53, of rural Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Thursday, March 24, 2016, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Duane Beckler, 53, of rural Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Thursday, March 24, 2016, at his home surrounded by his loving family. A visitation with family receiving friends will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 2016 at...

Lloyd C. Barnes

Lloyd C. Barnes

Mar 22, 2016

Lloyd C. Barnes, 89, of Mt. Pleasant, IA passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016 in the emergency room of Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, IA. Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Friday, March 25, 2016, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m.,...

Robert Detrick

Robert Detrick

Mar 16, 2016

Robert "Bob" Detrick, 66, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. A visitation will be held from 12-7 p.m. on Friday, March 18, 2016, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. that evening. A funeral service will begin at 10 a.m....

Jerry Mills

Jerry Mills

Mar 15, 2016

Jerry Mills, 80, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away, Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at the Henry County Health Center. A visitation will be held from 3-7 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2016, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will receive friends from 3-5 p.m. that afternoon. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March...

John W Graber

John W Graber

Mar 15, 2016

John W. Graber, 76, of the Trenton community, died unexpectedly Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at his home. A visitation will be held from 2-7 p.m. on Friday, March 18, 2016, at the Trenton Missionary Church where the family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. that evening. A funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 19th at the...

Keith Allen Long

Keith Allen Long

Mar 13, 2016

Keith Allen Long, 90, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, formerly of the Danville and Ottumwa, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016, at New London Specialty Care. An open visitation will be held from 10-6 p.m. on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where friends may sign the register book and leave memorials. A private memorial service will...

William "Bill" Anderson

William "Bill" Anderson

Mar 7, 2016

William "Bill" Anderson, 85, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Monday, March 7, 2016, at his home. A visitation will be held from 12-7 p.m. on Thursday, March 10, 2016, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. that evening. A funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 11th, at the...

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