Nancy Cecelia McDowell
Aug 23, 2026
Nancy Cecelia (Wick) McDowell, 89, of Ottumwa and formerly of Mt. Pleasant, died Sunday, August 23, 2026 at the Good Samaritan Society Timber Ridge Assisted Living facility in Ottumwa.
Nancy was born February 12, 1937 in Henry County, Iowa. She was the daughter of Dale McClure and Marie Ida (Vandersnick) Wick. Nancy graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School. On December 27,...
Linda Lee Barrett
Aug 9, 2026
Linda Lee Barrett, 80, of Fairfield, IA and formerly of Mt. Pleasant, IA and St. Louis, MO, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026 at the Parkview Care Center in Fairfield.
Linda was born July 27, 1946 in Mt. Pleasant. She was the daughter of Dale Delbert Hamilton and Ruby Bernice (Thomas) Hamilton Ballou. She attended school in Burlington and graduated...
Michael Raye Joy
Aug 8, 2026
Michael Raye Joy, 57, of New London, IA and formerly of Sikeston, MO, died unexpectedly on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at his residence.
Michael was born November 1, 1968 in Normal, Illinois. He was the son of Kenneth Eugene and Connie Lea (Steward) Joy.
Following his high school and college education, Michael began a long-time career as a Medical Technician in the...
Jackie Dean Sexton
Aug 4, 2026
Jack Sexton, 72, of Mt. Pleasant, died Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at the Prestige Care Center in Fairfield.
Jackie Dean “Jack” Sexton was born on September 2, 1953 in Kentucky. He was the son of Ed and Ruby (Combs) Sexton. He was a graduate of the Whitesburg High School of Whitesburg, KY, as a member of the Class of 1971. He...
Michael Joseph Bonser
Jul 29, 2026
Michael Joseph Bonser, 67, of Mt. Pleasant, died Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at his residence under the care of Southeast Iowa Hospice.
Mike was born November 11, 1958 in Mt. Pleasant. He was the son of Jerry Lee and Annabelle (Sizemore) Bonser. Mike later moved with his family to Joliet, Il, where he attended elementary school and graduated from Joliet West...
Charles Lee "Chuck" Ring
Jul 27, 2026
Charles Lee "Chuck" Ring, 75, of Mt. Pleasant, died Monday, July 27, 2026 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Iowa City.
Chuck was born March 30, 1951 in Rockford, Illinois. He was the son of Eldon and Wanda (Bezdek) Ring. He graduated from High School in Rockford.
Chuck was called to the service of his country. Chuck entered the US Army...
JoEllen Riley
Jul 26, 2026
JoEllen Riley, 78, of New London, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.
JoEllen was born December 12, 1947 in Oelwein, IA, the oldest of 4 children to Melvin and Imogene (Haught) Nus. She graduated from Oelwein High School as a member of the class of 1966. JoEllen was united in...
Curtis Arthur Nehring
Jul 8, 2026
Curtis Arthur “Curt” Nehring, 82, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington with his family at his side.
Curt was born August 23, 1943 in West Union, Iowa. He was the son of Donald Martin and Roena Virginia (Kutschat) Nehring. Curt and his family moved to New London...
Joshua Michael Pierce
Jun 10, 2026
Joshua Michael Pierce, 43, of Lockridge, died Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
Josh was born July 10, 1982 in Springdale, AR. He was the son of Edward D. and Kimberly Sue (Kruse) Pierce, Jr. He moved with his family to Iowa as his parents worked for the Hardees Restaurant Corporation. Josh...
Marcena Marie Lyon
Jun 8, 2026
Marcena M. Lyon, 87, of Mt. Pleasant, died Monday, June 8, 2026 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.
Mrs. Lyon, the former Marcena Marie Ackles, was born January 6, 1939 in Trenton, Iowa. She was the daughter of Harry and Mamie (Edwards) Ackles. She attended grade school in Trenton and High School in Mt. Pleasant. In 1955,...
Michelle Lee Beatrice Schnicker
May 23, 2026
Michelle Lee Beatrice Schnicker, 46, of Mt. Pleasant, died Saturday, May 23, 2026 in the Emergency Room of the Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant.
Michelle was born November 18, 1979 in Portland, Oregon. She was the daughter of Gary Michael and Candy Lynn (Hale) Almendinger. Born into a family of musicians, she spent her early years traveling with her...
Dianne N. Roth
May 13, 2026
Dianne Norene Roth was born on September 23, 1931, in Wayland and passed quietly, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at her residence in Mount Pleasant. She was the daughter of Max and Wilma (Boshart) Kauffman. Dianne attended Wayland High School, graduating in 1950. On December 31, 1950, at Wayland Mennonite Church, where she was baptized as...
Dolores Marie Beaber
May 10, 2026
Dolores M. Beaber, 76, of Mt. Pleasant, died Sunday, May 10, 2026 at Park Place in Mt. Pleasant.
Mrs. Beaber, the former Dolores Marie Welcher, was born July 9, 1949 in Creston, Iowa. She was the daughter of Alvin Edward and Beulah Evelyn (Dady) Welcher. Her family followed her father’s work on the railroad before settling down in southeast Iowa. Dolores...
Breon Anthony Crawford
May 6, 2026
Breon Anthony Crawford, 37, died Wednesday, May 6, 2026 in the Emergency Room of the Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant.
Breon was born July 15, 1988 in Springfield, Ohio. He was the sone of Troy Morris and Beth Day.
Breon graduated from High School in Ohio and attended college. For several years, Breon was engaged in restaurant management in the...
Julie Liechty
Apr 27, 2026
Julie Ann Liechty, 64, of Mt. Pleasant passed away at her home with her family at her side on Monday, April 27, 2026. She fought with grace and determination, leaving a legacy of love and strength.
Julie was born July 3, 1961, in Burlington, IA. She was the daughter of Tom and Donna (Morningstar) Ritchey. Julie grew up in New London....
Bob Roth
Apr 24, 2026
Robert R. “Bob” Roth, 96, of Mt. Pleasant, died Friday, April 24, 2026 at his residence with his family at his side.
Bob was born on December 9, 1929 in Wayland, Iowa. He was the son of Ralph and Ermina (Troutman) Roth. Bob graduated from Wayland High School. He was called to the service of his country during the Korean War....
Evelyn Belle Riley
Apr 20, 2026
Evelyn B. Riley, 97, of Mt. Pleasant, died Monday, April 20, 2026 at Park Place in Mt. Pleasant.
Mrs. Riley, the former Evelyn Belle Beames, was born December 19, 1928 in New London, IA. She was the daughter of Jack and Hattie (Brown) Beames. Evelyn was raised by her mother Hattie and stepfather Glen Stafford. She attended school in Mt. Pleasant...
Diane Rae Mehler
Apr 15, 2026
Diane Rae (Meister) Mehler, 67, of Mt. Pleasant, died Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Arbor Court in Mt. Pleasant.
Diane was born April 17, 1958 in Harvard, Illinois. She was the daughter of John Alvin and Carol Josephine (Caputo) Meister. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant Community High School and Iowa Wesleyan College as a Summa Cum Laude graduate with a Bachelor...
Barbara Ellen Raymond
Apr 14, 2026
Barbara Ellen (Baker) Raymond passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, in Gig Harbor, WA at the age of 86.
Born at home on July 12, 1939, in rural Van Buren County, IA, Barbara was the eldest of five daughters born to Albert E. and Keo M. (Wilburn) Baker. She attended country school, graduated from Fairfield High School in 1957 and...
Martin Raymond Phillips
Apr 8, 2026
Martin Raymond “Marty” Phillips, 70, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at his residence.
Marty was born January 26, 1956 in Ottumwa, Iowa. He was the son of Raymond Andrew and Patricia Ann (Wren) Phillips. Marty moved to Mt. Pleasant with his family where he attended St. Alphonsus School and Mt. Pleasant High School.
Marty was conferred with a...