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Freda Wilson

Freda Wilson

Aug 20, 2016

Freda J. Wilson, 89, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Saturday, August 20, 2016, at Park Place Elder Living. Visitation will begin after 1:00 p.m., on Thursday, August 25, 2016, 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 at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, August 26, 2016, at Calvary...

Vernon B. Roth

Vernon B. Roth

Aug 19, 2016

Vernon B. Roth, 93, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2016, at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington, IA. According to his wishes, Vernon has been cremated. The family will host a memorial service at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, August 22, 2016, at Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, with Pastors Nathan and Rachelle Luitjens officiating. Burial will...

Helen M. Syfert

Helen M. Syfert

Aug 17, 2016

Helen M. Syfert, 93, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, formerly of Hillsboro, IA, died Wednesday, August 17, 2016, at Park Place Elder Care. Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Friday, August 19, 2016, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel of Mt. Pleasant, 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.,...

Paul Amudjeff

Paul Amudjeff

Aug 12, 2016

Paul J. Amudjeff, 84, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away at 5:45 a.m. on Friday, August 12, 2016, at Park Place Elder Care.Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Thursday, August 18, 2016, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel in Mt. Pleasant, IA, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. A devotional service will be held...

Sharon Ewing

Sharon Ewing

Aug 11, 2016

Sharon Jones Ewing, 67, of Mt. Pleasant, IA and formerly of Fairfield, IA, passed away at 11:40 p.m. on Thursday, August 11, 2016, at Arbor Court in Mt. Pleasant.Visitation will be held on Monday, August 15th from 12:00 noon until 7:00 p.m. at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. that evening....

Norman "Norm" Walter

Norman "Norm" Walter

Aug 10, 2016

Norman L. "Norm" Walter, 77 of Winfield, IA, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at his home surrounded by his loving family.A Rosary will be recited at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 14th at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, after which the family will receive friends until 6:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., on Monday,...

Scott Alter

Scott Alter

Aug 10, 2016

Scott M. Alter, 62, of Johnston, IA, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at his home.According to his wishes, Scott has been cremated. The family will greet friends on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel in Mt. Pleasant. Private inurnment will be at a later date. In lieu...

Helen Dorothy Graber

Helen Dorothy Graber

Aug 8, 2016

H. Dorothy Graber 90, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Monday, August 8, 2016 at Arbor Court in Mt. Pleasant, IA.Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Friday, August 12, 2016, 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 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, August 13, 2016, at Olson-Powell...

Kevin Moeller

Kevin Moeller

Aug 3, 2016

Kevin A. Moeller, 59, formerly of Houghton, IA, died Wednesday, August 3, 2016, in the emergency room of Keokuk Area Hospital in Keokuk, IA.Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Friday, August 5, 2016, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, 709 E. Mapleleaf Drive in Mt. Pleasant, IA. A Rosary will be recited at 5:00 p.m. that evening at the Olson-Powell Memorial...

Norman Lofting

Norman Lofting

Aug 2, 2016

Norman E. Lofting, 74, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, formerly of Salem, OR, passed into eternity on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Parkview Manor in Wellman, IA.According to his wishes, Norm has been cremated. The family will host friends at Calvary Baptist Church on Friday, August 5, 2016, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. There will be no funeral service. A memorial...

Lloyd L. Duncan

Lloyd L. Duncan

Jul 29, 2016

Lloyd L. Duncan, Sr., 70, of Hillsboro, IA, died Friday, July 29, 2016, in the emergency room of Henry County Health Center.The family will host a celebration of Lloyd's life from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at the Hillsboro Community Center. Memorial contributions may be made to the family and mailed to Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, P.O....

Danny A. Schlagel

Danny A. Schlagel

Jul 9, 2016

Danny A. Schlagel, 69, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Saturday, July 9, 2016, at Great River Hospice House in West Burlington, IA.Visitation will begin after 12:00 noon on Friday, July 15th, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. According to Danny's wishes his body has been cremated. There will be...

Marguerite Barton

Marguerite Barton

Jul 4, 2016

Marguerite Barton, 90, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, formerly of Salem, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2016 at the Henry County Health Center. Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon on Thursday, July 7th 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 Friday, July 8th at 10:30...

Dawson James Simpson

Dawson James Simpson

Jun 8, 2016

Dawson James Simpson, stillborn son of Jessica Rohde and David Simpson, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at Henry County Health Center. A family memorial service is planned for a later date at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. On-line condolences may be directed to www.olsonpowell.com. Along with his parents, Dawson is survived by a brother, Landon Rohde of Mt....

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...

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