Christine L. Coghlan (nee Keeley), 73, formerly of Mt. Pleasant,  passed away in her home in Sioux City, IA on July 27, 2021.  She suffered with Alzheimer’s disease for several years.  She enjoyed sports and spending time with friends.  Her real passions were her children and grandchildren.  She loved the nickname of “Gramma Hamma” given to her by the grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Wanda Keeley of Mt. Pleasant,...

                Glen Joseph “Joe” Liechty, 75, of Mt. Pleasant, died Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Heartland Healthcare in Galesburg, IL.              The funeral service for Joe Liechty will be 10 AM on Wednesday, July 28 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 607 S. Jackson St., Mt. Pleasant. Father Paul Connolly will officiate. Burial will be in the St....

Dorothy E. Lamm, 89, of Florida and formerly of Mt. Pleasant, died Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at her residence in Florida. A memorial service  for Dorothy will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at the Oakland Mills Community Church, rural Mt. Pleasant, IA. Pastor Rick Moorman will officiate. Dorothy's family will receive friends from 10 AM-11 AM at the church on Aug. 14. A luncheon will follow the memorial service. Her ashes will then be interred with the ashes of her beloved...

 Shirley A. Steele, 84, of Mt. Pleasant and formerly of Burlington and Ottumwa, died Monday, July 12, 2021 at Savannah Heights in Mt. Pleasant.              A graveside memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, July 17 at the Agency Cemetery, Agency, IA. There will be no visitation at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, which is caring for Shirley and her family. Online condolences may be left...

Ron Canby of Ballwin, Missouri passed into eternal life on the evening of July 4, 2021 at his family farm in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Ron was born in Mount Pleasant in 1941 and spent the last 50+ years of his life in the St. Louis area.  In 1964, he graduated from Iowa Wesleyan College with a bachelor’s degree.  He joined Bull Moose Tube in 1976 and retired from there as Vice President of Materials in 2007. In retirement, Ron’s many pursuits included caring for his...

Poeub “Mai” Lab, 81, of Mt. Pleasant, died Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.             A private time for family gathering and prayers will be held at the Kimzey Funeral Home. A full funeral in Cambodian and Buddhist tradition will be held at a later date in California.             Poeub was born March 20, 1940 in Cambodia. She emigrated to the...

  Eddie “Butch” Wilson, 75, of Swedesburg, died Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at his residence.             The funeral service for Butch Wilson will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant. Burial will be in the Forest Home Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by the US Navy Burial Detail and Henry County Honor Guard. Friends may call from 12 Noon to 8 PM on...

 Timothy L. “Tim” Hummell, 66, of Mt. Pleasant, died Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Unity Point St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.              A celebration of life for Tim will be held from 6-9PM on Saturday, June 19 at the Veterans Hall, 103 S. Jackson St. in Mt. Pleasant. A flag presentation will be conducted by the Henry County Honor Guard at the celebration. The Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main...

Mattie Lou DeWitt, 71, of Keokuk, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, died Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.             A graveside funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, June 18 at Forest Home Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant.             Friends may call to sign the register from 10 AM – 5 PM on Thursday at the Kimzey Funeral Home. Memorials may...

Richard “Cracker” Ritz, 62, of New London, died Sunday, June 6, 2021 at his daughter’s residence in Oskaloosa.             A private family burial service will be held at Lambirth Cemetery, rural Mt. Pleasant. A Celebration of Life for Richard will be held from 2-6 PM on Saturday, June 12 at the New London Community Center.             Memorials may be directed to...