Kevin "Lefty" Nau
Mar 3, 2024
Kevin “Lefty” Nau, 63, of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, following complications from a surgical procedure.
Kevin was born September 4, 1960, the son of Albert “Doc” and Mary (McBeth) Nau. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School. On October 4, 2000, Kevin was united in marriage to...
Tammy J. Wellington
Feb 24, 2024
Tammy Joy Wellington, 56, of Burlington formerly of Mount Pleasant died Saturday,February 24, 2024, in Mount Pleasant.Tammy was born September 8, 1967, in California, the daughter of Chuck and Judy(Hill) Wellington. She graduated from high school and attended college where shereceived an Associates Degree. Tammy had worked for Heatilator and Modine.Tammy had a big heart and brought love and laughter...
Lynn Cochran
Feb 23, 2024
MOUNT PLEASANT- Lynn J. Cochran, age 84, of Mount Pleasant, passed away February 23, 2024, at his home.
Lynn was born in West Chester, Iowa, on January 2, 1940, son of Vaun Wesley and Pearl Ida (Robertson) Cochran. He graduated from grade school and high school in Mount Pleasant, participating in many sports activities. A member of the Boy Scouts and...
Merrill Peterson
Feb 22, 2024
Dr. Merrill A. Peterson, 73, of Indian Trail, North Carolina, formerly of Mount Pleasant, died Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Merrill was born December 21, 1950, in Mount Pleasant, IA, the son of Warren and Berniece (Bozarth) Peterson. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1969. He continued his education at...
Justin B. Rodgers
Feb 16, 2024
WINFIELD- Justin Rodgers, 46, of Winfield, died unexpectedly Friday, February 16, 2024, at Henry County Health Center.
Justin was born August 17, 1977, in Mount Pleasant, the son of David L. and Joan (Rich) Rodgers. He graduated from WACO High School in 1996, and Kirkwood Community College in 2011, with an Associate of Science Degree. Justin worked for Boshart Sales in...
Virginia Perron
Feb 14, 2024
Mary Virginia Perron, 91, of Mount Pleasant, died Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Sunrise Terrace in Winfield.
Virginia was born May 6, 1932, in Cyrene, Missouri, the daughter of Albert and Malinda (Strother) Brewster. She grew up in Bowling Green, Missouri, and graduated high school in 1950. On April 19, 1952, Virginia married Clifford R. Perron in Jeffersonville, IN. He preceded...
Margaret A. Johanson
Feb 7, 2024
Margaret Anna Johanson, 85, died Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at New London Specialty Care in New London after an extended illness with stiff person syndrome.
Margaret was born June 21, 1938, as the second oldest of seven children to Philip A. and N. Lucile (Pontzius) Evans on a farm outside of Winfield. She graduated from Olds High School in 1956. On...
Carol J. Nemitz
Feb 3, 2024
MOUNT PLEASANT- Carol J. Nemitz, 89, died on February 3, 2024, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. She was born February 25, 1934, in Pulaski, Iowa, to William and Joyce Baughman Nemitz. Carol’s childhood was spent with her brother, Rex, and their cousin, JoAnn Baughman, who was raised in their home.
Carol’s early education was in the Pulaski schools where she graduated from...
Gary Meth Jr.
Jan 21, 2024
MOUNT PLEASANT- Gary Meth, Jr., 53, of Mount Pleasant, died Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Park Place Elder Living.
Gary was born April 5, 1970, in California, the son of Gary and Geraldine (May) Meth, Sr. He held a few general labor jobs, and most recently worked at Walmart. Gary loved his family and enjoyed spending quality time with them, as...
Marvin "Jim" Schenk
Jan 21, 2024
MOUNT PLEASANT – Marvin “Jim” Schenk, 84, of Mount Pleasant, died Sunday, January 21, 2024, at his home.
Jim was born May 27, 1939, in Mount Pleasant, the son of Raymond and Frances (Craig) Schenk. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1959. On January 7, 1962, Jim was united in marriage to Barb Manning at the Open Bible Church...
Dr. Steven M. Wettach
Jan 10, 2024
MOUNT PLEASANT- Steven Mark Wettach, 70, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, died January 10, 2024. He was born at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City on April 12, 1953 to Dr. Robert Stewart Wettach and Betty Elaine (Preuss) Wettach. He was baptized on Easter Sunday at the First Methodist Church in Mt. Pleasant.
Steve grew up in Mt. Pleasant, where he graduated from...
Dolores L. Mathews
Jan 7, 2024
MOUNT PLEASANT- Dolores L. “Dee” Mathews, 95, of Mt. Pleasant, and formerly of Mt. Union, Iowa, died Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Edencrest at Green Meadows, Johnston, Iowa.
Dee was born in 1928 to John and Cora Lauer in Mt. Pleasant. She married Stanley E. Mathews September 18, 1948 in Mt. Union, Iowa. He preceded her in death September 13,...
Wendell Whaley
Jan 4, 2024
MOUNT PLEASANT- Wendell Whaley, 66, of Mount Pleasant, died Thursday, January 4, 2024, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.
Wendell was born February 28, 1957, in Mount Pleasant, the son of Ernest and Alice M. (Edwards) Whaley. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1975, and continued his education at Southeastern Community College where he...
Karen A. Wenzel
Dec 30, 2023
MOUNT PLEASANT – Karen Ann Wenzel, 77, of Mount Pleasant, died Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Savannah Heights.
Karen was born April 1, 1946, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, the daughter of Ledru and Wanda (Bonser) Beaber. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1964. On July 14, 1990, Karen was united in marriage to Gene Wenzel in...
Peggy Dodds
Dec 26, 2023
ANKENY - Peggy Diane Dodds, 71, died peacefully after a long courageous battle with cancer on December 26, 2023, at the EveryStep Hospice Kavanagh House in Des Moines. Her amazing faith carried her through.
Peggy was born November 1, 1952, in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of Orie Albert and Della Viola (Kirkpatrick) Gray. Peggy graduated from Mount Pleasant with the...
Karen J. Townsend
Dec 24, 2023
MOUNT PLEASANT – Karen Joyce Townsend, 79, died Sunday, December 24, 2023, at Silver Palms in Mount Pleasant.
Karen was born September 6, 1944, the daughter of Guy and Mary Crawford. She graduated from Cardinal of Eldon High School in 1963. On June 14, 1985, she was united in marriage to Daniel Townsend in Fairfield. They made their home in...
Ronald Kaska
Dec 14, 2023
MOUNT PLEASANT- Ron Kaska, age 87, of Mount Pleasant, died Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Addington Place.
He was a beloved husband, “Dad”, father-in-law, “Grandpa”, brother, and friend. He was a man of great faith, who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Ron was born September 11, 1936, in East Pleasant Plain, Iowa, the son of...
Rosemary Jacobs
Dec 4, 2023
MOUNT PLEASANT- Rosemary Jacobs, age 88, of Mount Pleasant, died Monday, December 4, 2023, at New London Specialty Care.
Rosemary was born March 15, 1935, in Ollie, Iowa, the daughter of William and Verna (Koch) Whitney. She attended Mount Pleasant schools. On March 13, 1950, Rosemary was united in marriage to Harold Jacobs in Kahoka, Missouri. The couple made Mount...
Marc C. Moeller
Nov 30, 2023
MOUNT PLEASANT- Marc Charles Moeller, age 69, of Mt. Pleasant, IA passed away on November 30, 2023, in Mt. Pleasant.
Marc was born on January 4, 1954 in Denison, Iowa, the son of George Arnold and Elvera Marie (Schultz) Moeller, both of whom were born in Iowa. He was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig, Iowa and later confirmed...
Kathy K. Alter
Nov 26, 2023
MOUNT PLEASANT- Kathy Kay Alter, 70, of Mount Pleasant died on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Savannah Heights in Mount Pleasant.
Kathy was born January 11, 1953, in Muscatine, Iowa, the daughter of Robert and Gloria (Vanzyle) Buster. She married Scott Alter on July 7, 1973. Kathy lived in Mount Pleasant most of her life, except five years in Muscatine...
