Deanna L. Loving, 70, of Mt. Pleasant, died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at her residence.             A memorial funeral service for Deanna will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, August 13, 2022 in the Chapel of Forest Home Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, where interment will also take place. Friends may call from 12 Noon to 8 PM on Friday, August 12 at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant. The family will be present...

Kay Carol Messer, 75, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at the Southeast Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, IA. Kay was born January 21, 1947 in Mount Pleasant, IA. She was the daughter of William Arthur and Anna Jane (Enness) McTee, Sr. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in  1965. Kay earned an Associate’s Degree from Southeastern Community College and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Western Illinois University. Kay furthered her studies at St....

Richard A. Tolander, 93, of Ankeny, IA, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, passed away peacefully on his birthday, Tuesday, July 12, 2022. He was born in Wayne Township, Henry County IA, born to Eugene A. and Mable M. (Trowbridge) on July 12, 1929. Richard attended Olds Consolidated School until 1942 and graduated from Yarmouth High school in 1947. In 1948 Richard joined the army and served in the occupation of Japan and the Korean War. He was awarded a Japan Occupation medal. During the Korean War,...

 Tony E. Beaber, 72, of Mt. Pleasant, died Saturday, July 9, 2022 at New London Specialty Care in New London, IA.            A funeral service for Tony will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 15, 2022 at the Oakland Mills Community Church, rural Mt. Pleasant. Pastor Rick Moorman will officiate. Burial will be in the White Oak Cemetery, rural Rome, IA. Friends may call from 12 Noon to 8 PM on Thursday at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N....

Jean Van Syoc, 97, of Mt. Pleasant, died Sunday, June 19, 2022 at her home. Her precious Lord carried her peacefully to her eternal home.             PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN SERVICE TIMES FROM PREVIOUS PUBLICATIONS! Visitation will be Monday, July 11 from 12 Noon to 7 PM at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main Street, Mt. Pleasant. The family will be present to receive friends from 12-2 PM on Tuesday, July 12 at the First Baptist Church, 100 East...

Terry Allan Hay, 72, of Mt. Pleasant, died Sunday, June 12, 2022 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.             Terry was born October 29, 1949 in Iowa City, IA. He was the son of PFC Eldwin “Tex” and Shirley (Goss) Hay. He was raised in Ft. Madison and graduated from Ft Madison High School in 1968.             Terry was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He...

Jerry Howard Mabeus, 80, of Mt. Pleasant, passed to his heavenly home on May 26, 2022 at Park Place Elder Living in Mt. Pleasant.             Born December 21, 1941 in Montezuma, IA, Jerry was the son of Howard Herman and Irma Edith (Kinney) Mabeus. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1961. On August 15, 1964 at the First United Methodist Church in Mt. Pleasant, Jerry was united in marriage to Martha...

Genevieve McCabe of Mt. Pleasant died on Monday, May 23, 2022, at the age of 100 years and seven months. Surrounded by her family, she died a peaceful and gentle death, just as she lived her life. Born Genevieve Marie Steffl on October 25, 1921, to Anna (nee Schwarz) and Edward Peter Steffl, she lived on a farm in the small community of Clements, MN. Her mother passed away when Genevieve was seven, an older sister Bernita was nine, and a younger sister Donna was one. The girls’ father...

Ralph L. Hole, 43, of Mt. Pleasant, died Friday, May 20, 2022 at his residence of natural causes.             Visitation will be from 11 AM-1PM on Wednesday, June 1 at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, Mount Pleasant. A funeral procession will form at 1 PM and leave for a graveside funeral service at 2:00 at the Ollie Cemetery, Ollie, IA.             Ralph Lakin Hole...

Michael E. “Mike” McKenzie, 73, of Mt. Pleasant, died Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at his residence. A graveside memorial service will be held on Monday, May 16 at the Blakeway Cemetery, rural Danville, IA. Pastor Dan Buck will officiate. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to Every Step Hospice. The Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be directed to...