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Linda Riley
Aug 12, 2013
Linda Jane Graber Riley, 71, a resident of All-American Care in Washington, Iowa, passed away Monday, August 12, 2013. Born January 29, 1942, in rural Mt. Pleasant, Linda was the daughter of Jacob E. and Helen Ruth (Miller) Graber. She attended Prospect Country School, Wayland Junior High, and graduated from Wayland High School in 1960. After graduation she attended a...
Rev. Howard Dentler
Aug 11, 2013
The Rev. Howard Dentler, who served as the deputy general minister and president of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) for nearly 20 years under four denominational leaders, died July 3 in Mount Pleasant, IA. He was 90. A Celebration of Life service will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Aug., 11 in First Presbyterian Church in Mount Pleasant by the...
Kandi Stark Reeder
Aug 7, 2013
Kandi Lynne Stark Reeder, 56, of Lockridge, IA, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Cremation has been accorded. A graveside memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. at the Lambirth Cemetery south of Lockridge, IA, with a time of fellowship to follow. A memorial has...
Sharon Hiatt-Hilbrant
Aug 6, 2013
Sharon K. Hiatt - Hilbrant, 77, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, formerly of Fairfield, IA, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2013, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Friday, August 9, 2013, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. that evening....
Patricia Leonard
Jul 28, 2013
Patricia L. "Patty" Leonard, 84, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Sunday, July 28, 2013, at the Pleasant Manor Care Center. Visitation will begin after 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 1, 2013, 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 10:30 a.m. on Friday,...
Helen Jones
Jul 26, 2013
Helen Catherine Farrell Jones, 89, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away June 29, 2013 at Park Place Elder Living in Mt. Pleasant, IA. Born on October 20, 1923 in Jersey City, NJ, she is the daughter of Frank A. and Helen Krumm Farrell. She attended grade school at St. Nicholas School and graduated from Dickinson High School in 1941. On...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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