Obituaries

Jason Ray Schwartz
Aug 24, 2022
Jason R. Schwartz, 42, of Rome, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at the Henry County Health Center Emergency Room, Mt. Pleasant, after collapsing at home.
Open visitation will be from 4-8 PM on Tuesday, August 30 at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant. There will not be a formal funeral service....
Marilyn S (Stump) Jones
Aug 19, 2022
Marilyn S. Jones, 92, of Mount Pleasant, formerly of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022, at Park Place Elder Living, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Marilyn May Stump was born September 9, 1929 in Selma, Iowa, daughter of Joe Walker Stump and Mary Willa Michael Stump. She married John A. Jones on November 20, 1947 at her family's home....
Charles "Charlie" Seldon Rose
Aug 16, 2022
Charles S. "Charlie" Rose, 106, of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Ottumwa died Tuesday, August 18, 2022 at his residence.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date, with interment of Charlie's ashes at the Coatsville, Cemetery, Coatsville, Missouri. Cremation rites have been entrusted to the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant....
Theresa Elizabeth (Specht) Wamer
Aug 11, 2022
Theresa E. (nee Specht) Wamer, 59, of Salem, IA, formerly of Davenport, IA, Carmel, IN and Park Forest, IL, died Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Select Specialty Hospital in Davenport.
The funeral mass for Theresa will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, August 17 at the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Houghton, IA. The Revs....
Deanna L. (Long) Loving
Aug 7, 2022
Deanna L. Loving, 70, of Mt. Pleasant, died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at her residence.
A memorial funeral service for Deanna will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, August 13, 2022 in the Chapel of Forest Home Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, where interment will also take place. Friends may call from 12 Noon to 8...
Kay Carol (Mctee) Messer
Jul 26, 2022
Kay Carol Messer, 75, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at the Southeast Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, IA.
Kay was born January 21, 1947 in Mount Pleasant, IA. She was the daughter of William Arthur and Anna Jane (Enness) McTee, Sr. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1965. Kay earned...
Richard A. Tolander
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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Tony Eugene Beaber
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...
Jean Van Syoc
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....
Terry A. Hay
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....
Jerry H. Mabeus
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...
Genevieve Marie (Steffl) Mccabe
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...
Ralph Lakin Hole
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...
Michael Eugene Mckenzie
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...
Irene Jane (Timmermans) Park Glover
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...
Alan Dale Huisinga
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...
Joanne "Jo" Marie Sourwine
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,...
Brad Edward Smithburg
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.
...Maria L. (Cortez) Smith
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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Duane Lloyd "Max" Maxwell
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...
