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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Trea Jo O'Neill
Dec 1, 2008
Trea Jo O'Neill, daughter of Megan Menke and Tim O'Neill of New London, IA, was stillborn at 9:00 p.m. Monday, December 1, 2008, at the Henry County Health Center. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Olson - Powell Memorial Chapel.
Bonnie Seager
Dec 1, 2008
Bonnie Seager, 78, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Monday, December 1, 2008, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Open visitation will be held on Sunday, December 7, 2008, from 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Olson - Powell Memorial Chapel. There will be no family visitation. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on...
Kessler "Kay" Olson
Nov 27, 2008
Kessler R. "Kay" Olson, 65 of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Thursday, November 27, 2008 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, IA. Visitation will be on Monday, December 1, 2008, beginning after 12 noon, at the Olson - Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. that evening. A memorial service will be held at...
Helen Brown
Nov 27, 2008
Helen L. Brown, 92, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Thursday, November 27, 2008, at the Spurgeon Manor in Dallas Center, IA. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, from 10 to 11 a.m., at the Olson - Powell Memorial Chapel in Mt. Pleasant. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Jeff McPheron officiating....
Harvey "Gene" Winkempleck
Nov 14, 2008
Harvey "Gene" Winkempleck, 75, of Burlington, IA, died Friday, November 14, 2008, at Great River Medical Center Klein Unit. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 26, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. at the Olson - Powell Memorial Chapel, with Pastor Gary Van Nyhuis officiating. Burial with military rites will be in the Keokuk National Cemetery. The family will receive friends...
Amy Nesbitt
Nov 11, 2008
Amy L. Nesbitt, 56, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at Our Lady of Resurrection Hospital in Chicago, following a lengthy battle with multiple sclerosis. A memorial service will be held in the Spring. Inurnment will be in the Forest Home Cemetery. Future arrangements will be forthcoming and provided by the Olson - Powell Memorial Chapel.
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