Joan A. Jones, 77, of Mt. Pleasant, died Thursday, November 9, 2023 at her residence.             A private family service will be held.             A visitation will be held from 2-4 PM on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant. The family will be present to receive friends at that...

Mary Ann Downey, 69, of Mt. Pleasant, died Sunday, October 15, 2023 at her residence.             Per Mary’s request, there will be no funeral service. Cremation rites have been entrusted to the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, Mount Pleasant, which is assisting the family with the arrangements. On-line condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfh.com             A...

Marc Ryan Davis, 35, of Mediapolis, died Thursday, October 12, 2023 in Minnesota.             Marc and his brother Philip were born June 21, 1988 in Iowa City. Marc attended Mediapolis High School where he was active in football, basketball and FFA. Marc graduated from Mediapolis High School and attended Iowa Wesleyan College. Outside of school, Marc was active with...

William Alexander Biggs, 15, of Ft. Madison, IA, died Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at his residence.             William was born January 12, 2008 in Mt. Pleasant. He was the son of Cody Alexander Biggs and Cassi Jo Marie Hand. William was a Sophomore at Ft. Madison Community High School. He was involved in the school’s Deca Class, a class focused on the study of business, as William had aspirations of becoming a...

Sheila Ann Bain, 72, of Mt. Pleasant, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 in the Emergency Room of the Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant. Sheila was born July 19, 1951 in Mt. Pleasant. She was the daughter of Chester Wade and Rachel Ann (Lynchard) Bain, Sr. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1970. Sheila was employed in the Housekeeping Department of the Henry County Health Center for 15 years and at the Iris Motel for 10 years. She enjoyed watching...

           Mary Jane Ross, 93, of Mt. Pleasant and formerly of Iowa City and Burlington, died Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Park Place Elder Living in Mt. Peasant. Mary was born December 22, 1929 in Burlington, Iowa. She was the daughter of John Thomas and Myrtle Marie (Hines) Ross the eldest of three girls: Joann (Royal) Timmerman now both deceased, and Barbara (David) Gibbs (David deceased) of Burlington,...

The Reverend Dr. William Henry “Bill” Morehouse, 88, of Mt. Pleasant, died Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at his residence.             Bill was born April 14, 1935 in Mt. Pleasant, IA, the son of Herbert Spencer and Lela Pearl (Snider) Morehouse. He was raised on the family farm in Wayne Township where he raised livestock. He attended Union No. 9 Country Grade School. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1953. On...

Robert W. “Bob” Krieger, 42, of Mt. Pleasant, died Thursday, September 21, 2023 at his residence. A memorial visitation will be held from 2-5 PM on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 in the Upper Fireside Room of the First United Methodist Church, 309 North Main Street., Mt. Pleasant. Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfh.com Robert Warren “Bob” Krieger was born December 15, 1980 in Mt. Pleasant. He was the son of Jerry Raymond and Ellen Sue (Housel) Krieger....

Shirley L. Hummell Mitchell, 90, of Mt. Pleasant, died Thursday, September 14, 2023 at her residence. Shirley Louise was born January 11, 1933 in Mt. Pleasant, the daughter of Raymond Perry and Thelma Louise (Wright) Scott. She was raised near Belfast (a former community north of Rome) and attended school in Rome. On February 18, 1951 in Mt. Pleasant, Shirley was united in marriage to Arnold LuVern Hummell. Mr. Hummell preceded in death on February 14, 1993. Shirley then married John...

Sherry S. Dietrick, 81, of Mt. Pleasant, died Monday, September 11, 2023 at Park Place Elder Living in Mt. Pleasant.             Sherry Sue Rader was born January 31, 1942 in Warrensburg, Missouri. She was the daughter of Joseph Strauss and Sarah Elizabeth (Richmond) Rader. She moved to New London in 1956. She graduated from New London High School in 1960 and furthered her education at Southeastern Community College, obtaining her CNA...