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Justin Smith

Justin Smith

Jan 4, 2014

Justin "Smitty" Smith, 31, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Saturday, January 4, 2014, from injuries sustained in a snowmobile accident. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2014, at the First United Methodist Church, 309 N Main, where the family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. that evening. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m....

Beverly Kennedy

Beverly Kennedy

Jan 3, 2014

Beverly "Bev" Kennedy, 80, of Mt. Pleasant, IA died Friday, January 3, 2014, at the Henry County Health Center. Visitation will be held beginning at 12 noon on Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. that evening. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on...

Lloyd "Dillon" Benge

Lloyd "Dillon" Benge

Dec 22, 2013

Lloyd "Dillon" Benge, 83, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died unexpectedly Sunday, December 22, 2013, at Henry County Health Center. Visitation will begin after 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 26, 2013, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel of Mt. Pleasant, IA, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on...

Glen Richenberger

Glen Richenberger

Dec 19, 2013

Glen Richenberger, 86, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Thursday, December 19, 2013, at his home. Visitation will be held Sunday, December 22nd from 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. that afternoon. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 23rd at 10:30 a.m. at the Wayland...

David Wise

David Wise

Dec 15, 2013

David Deangelo Wise, 46, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Sunday, December 15, 2013, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. His body has been cremated. No local visitation or service will be held. Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel has assisted with the arrangements.

Vincent Cummings

Vincent Cummings

Dec 14, 2013

Vincent Cummings, 64, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Saturday, December 14, 2013, at his residence. His body has been cremated. A memorial service and a time of sharing of memories will be held Friday, December 20, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel in Mt. Pleasant with The Reverend Wayne Kamm officiating. Inurnment will be in the Aspen...

Mark Fraise

Mark Fraise

Dec 11, 2013

Mark Fraise, 54, of Salem, IA, died Wednesday, December 11, 2013, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 15, 2013 from 12 - 6 p.m. at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will receive friends from 1-4 p.m. that afternoon. A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 16th...

Larry Detrick

Larry Detrick

Dec 9, 2013

Larry Detrick, 73, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Monday, December 09, 2013 at his home. Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Thursday, December 12, 2013, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. that evening. A celebration of life will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, December 13th, at the Mt. Pleasant...

Judith Pfeiffer

Judith Pfeiffer

Dec 7, 2013

Judith Pfeiffer November 16, 1939 - December 07, 2013 Mt. Pleasant, Iowa Memorial Service: 2:00 pm December 12, 2013 at Powell Funeral Home in Wellmna Visitation: 1-2 pm December 12, 2013 at Powell Funeral Home in Wellmna Judith Ann Pfeiffer was born November 16, 1939 in Wellman, Iowa the daughter of Francis and Naomi (Hole) Butterbaugh. On April 30,1960 she...

Michael Watts

Michael Watts

Dec 4, 2013

Michael Watts, 62, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Wednesday, December 4, 2013, at the Henry County Health Center. Visitation will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, December 8, 2013, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will receive friends. A Celebration of Life will immediately follow at 3 p.m. with Chaplin Jim Luder officiating. In lieu of flowers,...

Alan Caldwell

Alan Caldwell

Dec 1, 2013

Alan R. Caldwell, 78, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Sunday, December 01, 2013, at Arbor Court. Open visitation will be held on Friday, December 06, 2013, from 12 noon until 6:00 p.m., at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel of Mt. Pleasant. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, December 7, 2013, at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, with the Rev. Mary...

Joseph Conaway

Joseph Conaway

Nov 20, 2013

Joseph H. Conaway, 79, of Mt. Pleasant, IA passed away, Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at the Henry County Health Center. Open visitation will be held on Sunday, November 24th from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. Graveside services will be held Monday, November 25th at 11:00 a.m. at the Barker Cemetery in Scotland County, MO. In lieu...

James Anderson

James Anderson

Nov 19, 2013

James Anderson, 78, of Stockport, IA, died Tuesday, November 19, 2013, at his home. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 24th from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. The family will receive friends from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon. There will be no formal services. The burial will be in the Hickory Grove Cemetery. In...

Christie Scherer

Christie Scherer

Nov 15, 2013

Christie Lynn Scherer, 60, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, entered eternal life on November 11, 2013. As per her wishes she will be cremated. A funeral mass will be on Friday November 15th, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will be 1 hour prior (beginning at 930) in the gathering space at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church with family present, a meal will...

Kenneth Krabill

Kenneth Krabill

Nov 14, 2013

Former Henry County Sheriff, Kenneth K. Krabill, 70, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Thursday, November 14, 2013, at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington. Visitation will begin after 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 18th, at Faith Lutheran Church, where the family will receive friends from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November...

Danny Mayberry Sr

Danny Mayberry Sr

Nov 12, 2013

Danny D. Mayberry, Sr., 64, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at his home following a brief illness. Visitation will be 1-6 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, 2013, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will begin to receive friends at 2 p.m. A Christian Vigil Service will be held at 3 p.m. with the Reverend...

Susan Peppers

Susan Peppers

Nov 9, 2013

Susan Peppers, 64, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Saturday, November 9, 2013, at the Henry County Health Center. According to her wishes the body has been cremated. Born April 8, 1949 in Columbus Junction, IA, Susan Kay was the daughter of Leland and Leona (Stapp) Wheeler. She graduated from Columbus Junction High School in 1967. She married Richard Hahn on...

Rick Hopkins

Rick Hopkins

Nov 3, 2013

Rick Hopkins, 58, formerly of Columbus Junction, IA, passed away on Sunday, November 03, 2013, at Arbor Court following a lengthy illness. Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Wednesday, November 6, 2013, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. that evening. A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, November 7th at...

Beryl Rich

Beryl Rich

Nov 1, 2013

Beryl L. Rich, 90 of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Friday, November 01, 2013, at the Henry County Health Center. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 04, 2013, from 12 noon until 6:00 p.m., at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. The family will greet friends from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., at the Memorial Chapel that evening. Funeral services will be at...

Bessie Smith

Bessie Smith

Oct 29, 2013

Bessie Smith, 87, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at the Henry County Health Center. Visitation will begin after 12:00 noon on Friday, November 1st, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church...

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