Obituaries

Jul 12, 2022

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.

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Jul 9, 2022

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...

Jun 19, 2022

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....

Jun 12, 2022

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....

May 26, 2022

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...

May 23, 2022

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...

May 20, 2022

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...

May 11, 2022

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...

Apr 18, 2022

Irene J. Park Glover, 89, of Mt. Pleasant and formerly of Knoxville, IA, died Monday, April 18, 2022 at Park Place Elder Living in Mt. Pleasant.

A memorial funeral mass will be celebrated at 1:00 PM on Friday, April 29 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 1202 Woodland Drive, Knoxville, IA. The Reverend Kevin Anstey, Pastor, will celebrate...

Apr 13, 2022

Alan Dale Huisinga, 76, of Mt. Pleasant, died Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa.  A celebration of life for Al will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the First United Methodist Church, 309 North Main Street, Mt. Pleasant.  The Reverend David Bracht-Wagner, Senior Pastor, will officiate.  Burial will be...

Apr 10, 2022

Joanne M. "Jo" Sourwine, 47, of Mt. Pleasant, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at her residence of natural causes.

A funeral service for Jo will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at the Heatilator Center for the Performing Arts, 307 East Monroe St., Mt. Pleasant. The Reverend Michael R. Scudder, Pastor,...

Mar 14, 2022

Brad E. Smithburg, 51, of Fairfield, died Monday, March 14, 2022 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Per his request, no services will be held.

Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com. The Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, is caring for Brad and his family.

Mar 13, 2022

Maria L. Smith, 80, of Mt. Pleasant, died Sunday, March 13, 2022 at her residence.

Maria's family will greet friends from 5-7 PM on Thursday, March 17 at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, IA. Cremation rites will be accorded following the visitation. Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com

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Mar 11, 2022

Duane L. "Max" Maxwell, 85, of Mt. Pleasant, died Friday, March 11, 2022 at the Klein Center, West Burlington IA.

A memorial funeral service for Max will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at the First United Methodist Church, 309 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant. The Reverend Doug Cue will officiate. A flag...

Mar 9, 2022

Cynthia Anne "Cyndi" Champlin, 67, of Mt. Pleasant, died Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

A Memorial Celebration of Life for Cyndi will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 14 at the Welllspring Evangelical Free Church, 2501 South Grand Ave., Mt. Pleasant. The Reverend Tye Male,...

Feb 21, 2022

Jack D. Gillis, 91, of Mt. Pleasant, died Monday, February 21, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, IA.

A memorial service for Jack will be held at 10AM on Saturday, February 26 in the Chapel of Forest Home Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant.  A flag presentation will be conducted by the Iowa Military Funeral Honors Detail. Interment will...

Feb 19, 2022

Curtis Dean Anthony, 66, of Salem, IA, formerly of Sherrard, IL and Ennis, MT, died Saturday, February 19, 2022 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

A celebration of life will occur at a later date. The Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, IA, is caring for Curtis and his...

Jan 31, 2022

Mitchell L. "Mike" Lowe, 69, of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Ottumwa and Pella, died Monday, January 31, 2022 in the Hospice of Unity Point/St. Luke's Regional Medical Center in Cedar Rapids.

In accordance with Mike's wishes, no services will be held. The Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, is assisting the family with the...

Jan 30, 2022

Dolores S. Muhs,, 88, of Mt. Pleasant and formerly of Grand Island, NE, died Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Park Place Elder Living in Mt. Pleasant.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the All Faiths Funeral Home, 2929 South Locust Street, Grand Island.

The Kimzey Funeral Home, Mt. Pleasant, is assisting Dololres's is handling local arrangements....

Jan 17, 2022

Mary R. "Connie" Fitch, 101, of Pico Rivera, CA, died Monday, January 14, 2022 at her residence in Pico Rivera.

A committal service for Mrs. Fitch will be held at 1: 30 PM on Tuesday, February 1, at the White Oak Cemetery, rural Mt. Pleasant (north of Rome, IA). Visitation will be from 9 AM to 1:00...