Dick E. Richards
May 26, 2023
MOUNT PLEASANT- Dick Richards, 88, of Mount Pleasant, died Friday, May 26, 2023, at Savannah Heights.
Dick was born September 23, 1934, in Fort Madison, the son of James and Mable (Ross) Richards. He attended Fort Madison High School. Dick proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. After he had concluded his service, he joined the...
Julie A. Garmoe
May 17, 2023
MOUNT PLEASANT- Julie Anne Garmoe, 65, of Mt Pleasant, died Wednesday May 17, 2023 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, IA.
Julie was born March 31, 1958, in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Ted and Arlene (Hoit) Scherer. She graduated from New London High School in 1976. On September 1, 1979, she married Michael Garmoe at...
James H. Strickler
May 12, 2023
MOUNT PLEASANT – James H. “Jim” Strickler, 86, of Mount Pleasant, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at the Henry County Health Center in Mount Pleasant.
Jim was born January 5, 1937, in Cincinnati, Iowa, the son of Howard and Wilma (Green) Strickler. He graduated from Rockwell High School in 1955, and then attended Chicago Business Institute for two...
Barbara Stouder
May 9, 2023
MOUNT PLEASANT- Barbara J. Stouder, 77, of Mount Pleasant, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023.
Barbara Jean Hays was born July 10, 1945, in Muscatine, Iowa, to Francis and Barbara (Westfall) Hays. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1964. Barb was united in marriage to Roger E. Stouder on September 6, 1964; they welcomed three sons, Terry, Ryan,...
Janice Newman
May 9, 2023
MOUNT PLEASANT- Janice Newman, 78, of Mount Pleasant, died Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington.
Jan was born September 10, 1944, in Burlington, the daughter of Bryon and Ruby (Gittings) Miller. She graduated from Mediapolis High School in 1962. On February 2, 1964, Jan was united in marriage to Donald “Steve” Newman. She worked at...
Glen Pedersen
Apr 29, 2023
MOUNT PLEASANT- Dr. Glen Pedersen, 77, of Mount Pleasant, died peacefully while being surrounded by family on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, after a short, but brave, battle with cancer.
Glen was born on August 13, 1945, in Harlan, Iowa. He was the son of Walter and Veda (Vendelboe) Pedersen....
Maurice Duane Hodges
Apr 29, 2023
Hillsboro - Maurice Hodges, 81 of Hillsboro, died Saturday, April 29, 2023, at his home.
Maurice was born March 15, 1942 in Alexander, Missouri, the son of Lewis and Eolleen Hodges. On December 23, 1962 he was united in marriage to Joyce Forbes at the Hillsboro Baptist Church. He lived in the Salem and Hillsboro communities all of his life....
Lori Lynn Roth-Yousey
Apr 12, 2023
Wayland - Lori Lynn Roth-Yousey age 61, died Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at the Klein Center in West Burlington.
Lori Lynn Roth-Yousey was born May 1, 1961, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, the daughter of David and Dorothy (Graber) Roth. She graduated from WACO High School in 1979. Lori went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University,...
Virginia Boyd
Apr 10, 2023
MOUNT PLEASANT- Virginia Ardith Boyd, 92, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Monday, April 10, 2023, at New London Specialty Care.
Virginia was born October 7, 1930, in Crawfordsville, Iowa, the daughter of Arch and Effie (Smith) Ross and received her education in Crawfordsville schools. On May 8, 1948, she married Jewell “J.C.” Boyd in Burlington, Iowa. Virginia was a homemaker...
Michael Eugene Garmoe
Apr 8, 2023
Michael Eugene Garmoe, age 70, died Saturday, April 8, 2023 at the Cox Medical Center in Branson, Missouri.
Michael was born October 6, 1952, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, the son of Donald and Margaret (Ford) Garmoe. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School. Michael was united in marriage to Debra Jean Fetterman on September 9,1972. Michael worked as...
David M. Henessee
Apr 5, 2023
MOUNT PLEASANT-David Michael Henessee, age 85, of Mount Pleasant, died Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
Dave was born January 14, 1938, in New London, Iowa, to Michael “Pearl” and Stella (McDorman) Henessee. He grew up in the Mount Pleasant area and graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1957. He...
Justin Michael Steiner
Apr 2, 2023
Justin Michael Steiner was born May 15, 2005 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. The son of Arthur Tousignant and Claudia Steiner. He has lived in North Carolina, Maryland, Washington and California, before coming to live with his parents Arthur and Heidi Tousignant on Christmas 2017 in Iowa. He participated in wrestling to challenge himself and earned his varsity letter. Justin...
Lois Alberta Noll
Apr 2, 2023
Lois Alberta Noll, age 97, formerly of Stockport, Iowa passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023 at the Keota Health Care Center in Keota, Iowa.
Lois Alberta Noll was born May 16, 1925 in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, the second of twins, the daughter of Thomas and Susannah (Poulter) Phelps. She grew up in the Harrisburg community and graduated from Bonaparte...
Steven Vogeler
Mar 30, 2023
MOUNT PLEASANT- Steven R. Vogeler, 71, of Mount Pleasant, died Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.
Steven was born July 9, 1951, in Cedar Rapids, the son of George and Audrey (Goodall) Vogeler. He graduated from Central City High School in 1970. Steven served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War....
Gordon Dean Katsion
Feb 14, 2023
MOUNT PLEASANT - Reverend Gordon Katsion, age 88, of Mount Pleasant died Tuesday, February 14, 2023. The family wishes to thank the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington for their attentive and sincere care in his last days.
Gordon was born February 8, 1935, in Chicago, IL, the son of Gus and Ola (Correy) Katsion. He graduated from...
Jean Steele
Feb 10, 2023
MOUNT PLEASANT- Jean Steele, 68, of Mount Pleasant died Friday, February 10, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital.
Jean was born May 2, 1954, in McGregor, Iowa, the daughter of Bud and Christine (Reagan) Nordhus. She graduated from MarMac High School. On May 17, 1975, she was united in marriage to Mike Steele at the Methodist Church in McGregor....
Laverne Messer
Feb 3, 2023
WAYLAND - Laverne Messer, 79, of Wayland died Friday, February 3, 2023, at Parkview Manor in Wellman.
Laverne was born May 14, 1943, in Merrimac, the son of Perl and Betty (Brewster) Messer. He graduated from Richland High School in 1961, and Iowa Wesleyan in 1967, with a degree in mathematics and a minor in physics. Laverne began teaching...
Lynn Anne Perron
Jan 11, 2023
MOUNT PLEASANT- Lynn Anne Perron, 64, of Mount Pleasant died Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
Lynn was born June 12, 1958, in Burlington, the daughter of John and Carole (Heston) Swisher. Lynn graduated from Burlington High School in 1976. On June 9, 1979, Lynn was united in marriage to Byron...
Joseph L Telgren
Jan 8, 2023
MOUNT PLEASANT - Joseph L. Telgren, Jr., 81, died Sunday, January 8, 2023, at his home in Mount Pleasant.
Joseph was born November 16, 1941, in Eureka, California, the son of Joseph and Nina (Duncan) Telgren. He graduated from High School in Oakdale, Nebraska, and attended South Dakota State University. He proudly served his country in the United States Air...
Dorothy J. Upton
Jan 1, 2023
MOUNT PLEASANT - Dorothy Jean Upton, 87, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023.
Dorothy was born in Montezuma, Iowa on December 19, 1935, to Harlan E. Butcher and Lena N. (Watson), Butcher, both (deceased).
As a little girl, Dorothy and her family moved to Pella, Iowa. When she was 5, she donned her little Dutch shoes and...
