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Randy Roth

Randy Roth

Aug 7, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT- Randy Jay Roth, 72, of Mount Pleasant, IA (formerly of Wayland, IA), died peacefully on August 7, 2024 at his home on the Lake of the Ozarks in Sunrise Beach, MO, after a twelve-month battle with cancer.

 Randy was born September 22, 1951 in Mount Pleasant, IA, the son of Glen and Inez (Nebel) Roth. He graduated from WACO...

Robert Hoaglin

Robert Hoaglin

Aug 5, 2024

Robert J. Hoaglin, 70, of Iowa City, formerly of Hillsboro, died Monday, August 5, 2024, at Iowa City Rehab and Health Center.

Robert was born March 30, 1954, in Mount Pleasant, the son of Donald and Reva (Johnson) Hoaglin. He graduated from Van Buren High School. Robert married Linda Borland, the couple had three children together, and later divorced. He worked...

Lori Goerdt

Lori Goerdt

Aug 2, 2024

Lori Ann Poock Goerdt passed away August 2, 2024, at her home outside of Cathlamet, Washington, at the age of 61. She was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on July 27, 1963, the daughter of Gary and Mary Jacobs Poock. At that time, Gary was in the U.S. Navy.

At the age of 2, Lori moved back to Iowa along with...

Richard Davison

Richard Davison

Jul 12, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT- Richard “Rich” Davison, 79, of Mount Pleasant, died Friday, July 12, 2024, at his home. 

Rich was born August 7, 1944, in rural Fairfield, the son of Guy Eldridge and Edna (Roberts) Ritz. After his mother’s death, he was adopted on September 7, 1950, by Dale and Vera (Welcher) Davison of Mount Pleasant. Rich graduated from Mount Pleasant High...

Louise H. Seberg

Louise H. Seberg

Jul 8, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT- Louise Seberg, 99, of Mount Pleasant, died Monday, July 8, 2024, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.

Louise was born June 14, 1925, in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of Ben and Lucile (Hough) Fenton. She graduated from Olds Consolidated High School in 1943. On March 20, 1944, Louise was united in marriage to Glen M...

Francisco J. Quiñones

Francisco J. Quiñones

Jun 4, 2024

     Francisco, mejor conocido como Junior Quiñones, nació el 30 de diciembre de 1964, en San Juan Puerto Rico, hijo de Francisco Quiñones y 

      Francisco, mejor conocido como Junior Quiñones, nació el 30 de diciembre de 1964, en San Juan Puerto Rico, hijo de Francisco Quiñones y Nivia Rodríguez. Fue un amante de los deportes desde niño...

Veunna Baccam

Veunna Baccam

May 30, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT- Veunna Voat Baccam, 68, of Mount Pleasant, IA passed away May 30, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Veunna was born September 13, 1955, in Xieng Khouang, Laos, the daughter of Khamsay and Toune Baccam. She went to Vientiane College and taught French while in Laos. She worked as a stone setter at...

James "Jim" Zielinski

James "Jim" Zielinski

May 25, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT- James “Jim” Zielinski, 74, of Mount Pleasant, died Saturday, May 25, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Jim was born March 22, 1950, in Canton, Illinois, the son of Walter D. and Helen J. (Bailey) Zielinski. He graduated from Burgan High School in 1968, and continued his education at St. Mary’s University and...

Lonnie Bartel

Lonnie Bartel

May 18, 2024

Lonnie E Bartel, (61) of Iowa CIty, Iowa, passed away May 18, 2024 after a three year battle with pancreatic cancer. 

Lonnie was born November 21, 1962 to Eldon & Ethel Bartel of Hillsboro, KS. After attending Hillsboro schools and graduating in 1981, Lonnie attended Hesston College in Hesston, KS. There he fell in love with Julia Wyse and they married...

Maryln J Strohman

Maryln J Strohman

May 5, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT- Maryln Strohman, 89 of Johnston, formerly of Mount Pleasant, died Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Edencrest at Green Meadows in Johnston.

Maryln was born August 17, 1934, in Washington, Iowa, the daughter of Norbert and Ferne (Courtney) Kurtz. She graduated from Ottumwa Heights High School and continued her education at the Ottumwa Academy and Iowa Wesleyan College, earning her...

Randy Dodds

Randy Dodds

May 1, 2024

Randy Dodds, 73, of Ankeny, formerly of Mount Pleasant, died Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at his home.

Randy was born January 13, 1951, the son of Morton and Barbara (Hill) Dodds. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School and continued his education at Northeast Missouri State University in Kirksville, Missouri. On January 26, 1990, Randy was united in marriage to Peggy...

Darrell C. Gray

Darrell C. Gray

Apr 20, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT- Darrell Gray, 75, of Mount Pleasant, died Saturday, April 20, 2024, at his home.

Darrell was born March 8, 1949, in Marcus, Iowa, the son of Donald E. and Della H. (Juhl) Gray. He graduated from high school and continued his education at Parsons College, earning a bachelors of science. Darrell moved to Mount Pleasant in 1977, and worked...

Jean Keefe Beavers

Jean Keefe Beavers

Apr 12, 2024

Catherine Jean Scott Keefe Beavers, 100, of Mount Pleasant died Friday, April 12, 2024, at Park Place Elder Living in Mount Pleasant.

Jean was born June 20, 1923, in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of Leo and Mary Alice (Burns) Scott. On August 24, 1949, Jean was united in marriage to T.W. “Bill” Keefe. He passed away in December 1970. In 1981,...

Eldon W. Witthoft

Eldon W. Witthoft

Apr 4, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT- Eldon W. Witthoft, 93, of Mount Pleasant died Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.

Eldon was born January 26, 1931, in Washington, Iowa, the son of John Frederick and Minnie Gertrude (Semler) Witthoft. He graduated from Washington High School. On January 28, 1968, Eldon married Sandra Schroeder in Washington, to this union the couple had...

Sara Stanley

Sara Stanley

Apr 1, 2024

Sara Ann Stanley, a pioneering figure in the world of theatre and academia, passed away on April 1, 2024, at the age of 80. She leaves behind a legacy of innovation, creativity, and dedication that will be remembered fondly by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

She was born in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, on July 31, 1943. Music and...

Myndell Boshart

Myndell Boshart

Mar 30, 2024

WAYLAND- Myndell Lucille Boshart, 105, formerly of Wayland, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Sunrise Terrace, Winfield, Iowa.

Myndell Lucille Wagler was born December 14, 1918, to John Schertz and Ada Marie (Hirschy) Wagler at her parents’ farm home near Trenton, Iowa, in a snowstorm. She was the second child in a family of 11 children. Myndell grew...

Alberto Villagrana

Alberto Villagrana

Mar 26, 2024

MOUNT UNION- Alberto Villagrana, 71, of Mt. Union, died Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at his home. 

Alberto was born February 21, 1953, in Zacatecas, Mexico, the son of Mauel and Marta (Sonora) Villagrana. He moved to Los Angeles and was united in marriage to Maria Zamora. The couple moved to Iowa, where Alberto was employed by West Liberty Foods. He was...

Mary Anne Meyer

Mary Anne Meyer

Mar 25, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT- Mary Anne (Anne) Meyer, 96, of Mount Pleasant, died Monday, March 25, 2024, at Park Place Elder Living where her wry sense of humor was appreciated.Anne was born February 28, 1928, in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of William J. and Helen Mary (Foley) Cook. She graduated from high school and continued her education at Mercy Hospital School of...

Donald E. Wells

Donald E. Wells

Mar 20, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT- Donald E. Wells, 70, of Mount Pleasant, died Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.

Don was born June 30, 1953, the son of Sam and Myrtle Wells. He worked in food service. Don is survived by a son Tyson Mathis and a daughter Maizy Wells.

According to his wishes his body will be cremated and...

Chad Fountain

Chad Fountain

Mar 16, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT-  Chad Dale Fountain, 49, of Mount Pleasant, died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at his home. Gozer Fountaine is sad to announce the departure of his master.

Chad was born June 18, 1974, in Mount Pleasant, the son of Pat and Barb (Burich) Fountain. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1992. Dressing up and performing as...

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