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Robert Kerr

Robert Kerr

May 3, 2009

Robert R. "Bob" Kerr, 65, of Paragon, IN, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Sunday, May 3, 2009, at his home, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Mr. Kerr's body has been cremated. No local services will be held. Born September 3, 1943, in Mt. Pleasant, IA, Bob was the son of Raymond H. and Lusena (Gilyeart) Kerr. He was...

Eva Heise

Eva Heise

Apr 19, 2009

Eva N. Heise, 86, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Sunday, April 19, 2009, at Park Place Long Term Care Unit in Mt. Pleasant. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2009, beginning after 2:00 p.m., at the Olson - Powell Memorial Chapel of Mt. Pleasant, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. Funeral...

Marjorie Trusty

Marjorie Trusty

Apr 18, 2009

Marjorie I. Trusty, 79, of Iowa City, IA, died Saturday, April 18, 2009 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. An Iowa City visitation will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2009, at the First Assembly of God Church, 1330 Keokuk Street, Iowa City, IA, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on at 10:00 a.m.,...

Robert Allee

Robert Allee

Apr 17, 2009

Robert G. Allee, 88, of Mt. Pleasant, IA died Friday, April 17, 2009, at the Park Place Long Term Care Unit in Mt. Pleasant. Visitation will begin after 12:00 noon on Tuesday, April 21, 2009, 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...

Harold Mendenhall

Harold Mendenhall

Apr 14, 2009

Harold D. Mendenhall, 78, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at the Park Place Long Term Care Unit in Mt. Pleasant. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 17, 2009, beginning after 12 noon, at the Olson - Powell Memorial Chapel of Mt. Pleasant, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that...

Amy Nesbitt

Amy Nesbitt

Apr 11, 2009

Amy Louise Nesbitt, age 56, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on November 11, 2008 in Chicago, IL, after a long struggle with multiple sclerosis. Born May 10, 1952, in Mt. Pleasant, IA, Amy was the daughter of Louis Miles and D'Anne (Kohl) Nesbitt. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1971, where she was a cheerleader and...

Doug Scarff

Doug Scarff

Apr 5, 2009

Douglas L. Scarff, 73, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, went home to be with our Lord on Sunday, April 05, 2009. Visitation will begin after 12:00 noon on Thursday, April 9, 2009, at the Olson - Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 10, 2009,...

Richard Hendricks

Richard Hendricks

Mar 30, 2009

Richard Hendricks, 62, of Salem, IA, died Monday, March 30, 2009, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Visitation will begin after 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2009, at the Olson - Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening. Funeral services will be held Friday, April...

John "Jack" Shumaker

John "Jack" Shumaker

Mar 5, 2009

John "Jack" Frederick Shumaker passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 5, 2009, from natural causes. He was 77 years old. Jack was born in Seattle, Washington, March 26, 1931, along with his twin brother Jerry, to Hugh W. and Helen A. (Chavey) Shumaker. Jack enlisted in the Air Force December 20, 1950. All three brothers served together...

Jewell "J.C." Boyd

Jewell "J.C." Boyd

Mar 5, 2009

Jewell "J.C." Boyd, 86, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Thursday, March 05, 2009, at his home after a courageous 5 year battle with cancer. Visitation will be held from 12:00-6:00 p.m. Sunday, March 8, 2009, at the Olson - Powell Memorial Chapel in Mt. Pleasant where the family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. that afternoon. Funeral services will be...

Cheryl Rodgers

Cheryl Rodgers

Mar 1, 2009

Cheryl A. "Cher" Rodgers, 54, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Sunday, March 1, 2009, at her home. A private visitation will be held. Friends are welcome to join the family at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at the Moose Lodge in Mt. Pleasant. Memorials may be directed to the family. Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel is assisting with arrangements. Cheryl...

Robert (Bob) Graber

Robert (Bob) Graber

Feb 28, 2009

Robert W. (Bob) Graber, 60, of New London, Iowa, died Saturday, February 28, 2009, at his home. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2009, beginning after 12 noon, at the Olson - Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2009,...

James Baker

James Baker

Feb 25, 2009

James K. Baker, 83, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Wednesday, February 25, 2009, at Sunnybrook Assisted Living in Mt. Pleasant. According to his wishes, Mr. Baker's body will be cremated. The family will greet friends from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2009, at the First United Methodist Church in Mt. Pleasant. A memorial service will follow at 10:30 a.m....

Mary Seberg

Mary Seberg

Feb 18, 2009

Mary Ruth Seberg, 83, of Coralville, IA, formerly of the Finley community, died Wednesday, February 18, 2009, at the Lantern Park Nursing Home following a debilitating illness. Visitation will be held from 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2009, at Olson Powell Memorial Chapel, 709 E. Mapleleaf Drive, Mount Pleasant, IA, where the family will receive friends from...

Dr. Ruth Keraus

Dr. Ruth Keraus

Feb 16, 2009

Dr. Ruth Keraus, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Monday, February 16, 2009, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Dr. Keraus' body has been cremated. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 20, 2009, beginning at 12:00 noon at the Olson - Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m....

Ruby Campbell

Ruby Campbell

Feb 1, 2009

Ruby M. Campbell, 88, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Sunday, February 1, 2009, at Park Place in Mt. Pleasant. Graveside services for Mrs. Campbell will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 5, 2009, at the Forest Home Cemetery with Mr. Steve Messer officiating. A light lunch will follow at the home of her son, Roger Campbell. Friends may sign...

Marjorie Riepe

Marjorie Riepe

Jan 20, 2009

Marjorie Riepe, 88, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Tuesday, January 20, 2009, at the Henry County Health Center. Mrs. Riepe has donated her body for medical research at the Carver College of Medicine at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 24, 2009, at...

Mary Jane Reschly

Mary Jane Reschly

Jan 12, 2009

Mary Jane Reschly, 65, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Monday, January 12, 2009, at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington, IA. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2009, at the Olson - Powell Memorial Chapel beginning at 12:00 p.m. where the family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be held...

Rhonda Carver

Rhonda Carver

Jan 5, 2009

Rhonda J. Carver, 48, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died unexpectedly, Monday, January 5, 2009, in the Emergency Room at the Henry County Health Center. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. at the Olson - Powell Memorial Chapel with Pastor Jerry Van Hooser officiating. Inurnment will be at...

Teresa M. Thornton Harvey

Teresa M. Thornton Harvey

Dec 26, 2008

Teresa Thornton Harvey, 45, died unexpectedly Friday, December 26, 2008, at her home in Central City, IA. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 29, 2008, beginning after 12 noon at the Olson - Powell Memorial Chapel of Mt. Pleasant, where the family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be held at 10:30...

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