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Byron Housh

Byron Housh

Jul 26, 2013

Byron K. Housh, 87, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Friday, July 26, 2013, at his home. Visitation will be held at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, on Monday, July 29, 2013, beginning at 1:00 p.m., where the family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. A combined funeral for Byron and his wife, Ruth, will be held at 10:30...

Dale Cavin

Dale Cavin

Jul 24, 2013

Dale R. Cavin, 62, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at his home. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 29, 2013, from 9:00 until 10:30 a.m., at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel of Mt. Pleasant. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., following visitation, at the Memorial Chapel, with Pastor Jeff McPheron officiating. Burial will...

Majorie Parker

Majorie Parker

Jul 23, 2013

Marjorie Parker, 96, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at Park Place Elder Living. According to her wishes, Mrs. Parker has been cremated. There will be no visitation or service held. A memorial has been established to Iowa Hospice and may be left at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, 709 East Mapleleaf Drive, Mt. Pleasant, IA. On-line condolences may...

Ruth Housh

Ruth Housh

Jul 23, 2013

Ruth E. Housh, 77 of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 26, 2013, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. Funeral services have been postponed due to the passing of Mrs. Houshs husband,...

Allan Shook

Allan Shook

Jul 11, 2013

Allan D. Shook, 86, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Thursday, July 11, 2013, while fishing near Mt. Pleasant, IA. Cremation has been accorded. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, from 12 to 7 p.m. at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel with the family present from 5 to 7 p.m. that evening. A memorial service will be held...

Doris Welcher

Doris Welcher

Jul 5, 2013

Doris Welcher, 79, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Friday, July 5, 2013, at her son's home in Athens, AL, following an extended battle with cancer. Visitation will begin after 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be at 10:30...

Beverly Hodson

Beverly Hodson

Jul 5, 2013

Beverly Hodson, 86, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Friday July 5, 2013 at Sunnybrook Assisted Living in Mt. Pleasant. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends until the time of the service. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel with the Rev. Deborah...

Edna Ruth

Edna Ruth

Jul 1, 2013

Edna Ruth, 92, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, died Monday, July 01, 2013, in Springfield, MO. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 5, 2013 from 10-11 a.m. at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will receive friends. A funeral service will immediately follow at 11 a.m. with the Pastor Earl Swigart officiating. Interment will be in the Forest Home...

Francis "Butch" Hecox

Francis "Butch" Hecox

Jun 27, 2013

Francis H. "Butch" Hecox, 92, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, started his journey home on Thursday, June 27, 2013, at the Henry County Health Center. Visitation will be held from 12:00 - 7:00 p.m. Monday, July 1, 2013, 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...

Patricia McNeeley

Patricia McNeeley

Jun 25, 2013

Patricia McNeeley, 64, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at Park Place Elder Living. According to her wishes, the body has been cremated. The family will be hosting a memorial service at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2013, in the Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established...

Thelma Young

Thelma Young

Jun 20, 2013

Thelma Young, 88, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Thursday, June 20, 2013, at the Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach, MO. Visitation will be Sunday, June 23, 2013, beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will receive friends from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. that afternoon. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on...

Marcia Cammack

Marcia Cammack

Jun 16, 2013

Marcia Cammack, 94, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Sunday, June 16, 2013, at Park Place Elder Living in Mt. Pleasant. Visitation will begin at noon on Friday, June 21, 2013 at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. that evening. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 22nd at 10 a.m. at...

Alice Woodsmall

Alice Woodsmall

Jun 4, 2013

Alice Woodsmall, 87, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 9, 2013, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 10th, at...

James Helbling

James Helbling

Jun 3, 2013

James "Jim" Helbling, 43, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Monday, June 03, 2013, in Mt. Pleasant. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 7, 2013, beginning at 12 noon, at the Olson - Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will receive friends from 5 - 7 p.m. that evening. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday,...

Alan Van Winkle

Alan Van Winkle

May 29, 2013

Alan Van Winkle, 57, of Hillsboro, IA, died Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at his home. Visitation will be held Friday, May 31, 2013, beginning after 12 noon at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. that evening. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 1st, at the...

Maurice "Lee" LeMaster

Maurice "Lee" LeMaster

May 28, 2013

Maurice (Lee) LeMaster, 89 years old, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at the Windmill Manor Care Facility in Coralville, Iowa on May 23, 2013. A memorial service will be held at Olson - Powell Memorial Chapel in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa on Tuesday, May 28th at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be...

Bobby "Dr. Bob" Mattocks

Bobby "Dr. Bob" Mattocks

May 13, 2013

Bobby "Dr. Bob" Mattocks, 41, of Wayland, IA, died Monday, May 13, 2013, as the result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. An open visitation will begin after 12 noon to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 17, 2013, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel for friends to sign the registry and leave memorials. A private celebration of life memorial...

Mary Lou Myers

Mary Lou Myers

May 9, 2013

Mary Lou Myers, 83, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Thursday, May 09, 2013, at Park Place Elder Living. Visitation will begin after 12 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. that evening. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 16th, at the...

Douglas Noble

Douglas Noble

May 8, 2013

Douglas Noble, 52, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in Mt. Pleasant. A visitation will begin at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. that evening. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. A memorial has been established in...

Ann Nhon Thi Le

Ann Nhon Thi Le

May 8, 2013

Ann Nhon Thi Le, 64, of Mount Pleasant, IA, died Wednesday, May 08, 2013, at her home. Visitation will be held Sunday, May 12, 2013, from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will receive friends. A Christian Vigil service will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Memorial Chapel. A funeral mass will be...

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