Obituaries

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...

Jan 7, 2022

Arline F. Osborne, 62, of Mt. Pleasant, died Friday, January 7, 2022 at the Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant.

A visitation will take place from 2-8 PM on Friday, January 14, at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 13 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant. The family will be present to receive friends from 5-7 PM on Friday....

Jan 5, 2022

Dale Eugene Longwell passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.  He was born in a farmhouse west of Wellman, IA on June 2, 1941.  He was a graduate of Wellman High School, Iowa Wesleyan College (University) and obtained his MBA in finance from the University of Iowa.  He was employed by Capital Savings & Loan for 20 years, followed...

Dec 22, 2021

Herbert Carl Wester, 85, died on December 22, 2021 at the New London Specialty Care Center after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer's Dementia.

Herb was born on May 22, 1936 in Concord, New Hampshire to Carl and Olga Wester. Herb graduated from Concord High School in 1954 and enlisted in the United States Air Force. Herb served...

Dec 15, 2021

John W. Scott, 68, of Mt. Pleasant, died Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City of a heart attack following a short battle with cancer.

The funeral service for John Scott will be 10:30 AM on Saturday, December 18 at the First United Methodist Church, 309 North Main Street,...

Dec 15, 2021

Donna L. Huffaker, 69, of Mt. Pleasant, died Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at the Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. The Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, Mount Pleasant, is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to the...

Nov 25, 2021

Verna Mae (Willier) Clancy, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, left this earth to be with her Heavenly Father on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 2021, at the age of 89 years young.

Verna was born March 29, 1932, in Pulaski, IA to Earl and Mayna Frances (Whirrett) Willier. She was an only child. She graduated from Pulaski High School...

Nov 19, 2021

John L. Jeffery, 85, of Salem, died Friday, November 19, 2021 at New London Specialty Care in New London.

The funeral service for Mr. Jeffery will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at the Salem Friends Church, Salem, IA. Pastor Debra Savage will officiate. Burial will be in the Salem South Cemetery. Friends...