Obituaries

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...

Nov 12, 2021

David Henry Heitmann, Sr., 60, of Mt. Pleasant and formerly of St. Charles, MO, died Friday, November 12, 2021 at his residence.

A committal service for Mr. Heitmann will be held at a later date at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Charles, MO. A celebration of life will also be held later in St. Charles.

Nov 6, 2021

Bernice Jennings, 96, of Mt. Pleasant, died Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Savannah Heights in Mt. Pleasant.

The funeral service for Mrs. Jennings will be at 11 AM on Friday, November 12 at the First United Methodist Church, 309 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant. The Reverend David Bracht-Wagner, Senior Pastor, will officiate. Burial will be at a...

Oct 31, 2021

Jaquelyn "Jaqui" Rae Tolson: Age 71, passed away on Sunday October 31, 2021, at Great River Hospice House in Burlington, Iowa. Jaqui was born in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, on September 11, 1950. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant Community High School in 1968 and went on to attend Southeastern Community College graduating with an Associate degree in nursing. She later...

Oct 18, 2021

Carol Lynn Dustman, 67, of Mt. Pleasant, died Monday, October 18, 2021 at Park Place, Mt. Pleasant.

A memorial service for Carol will be held at 11 AM on June 23, 2022 at the First United Methodist Church, 309 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant. The Rev. David Bracht-Wagner will officiate. Friends are invited to a luncheon and...

Oct 10, 2021

Annamarie Fracaro, 58, of Mt. Pleasant, died Sunday, October 10, 2021 at her residence.

A private celebration of life ceremony will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers for the service, Annamarie's family requests that any floral donations be made to nursing homes and assisted living facilities in her honor.

The Kimzey...

Oct 2, 2021

Gabriel Diaz, 56, of Wayland, IA and formerly of the Miami, Florida area, died Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Unity Point Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

A burial service for Mr. Diaz will be held at a later date at the Southern Memorial Park Cemetery, North Miami, Florida, under the direction of the Bernardo Garcia...

Sep 24, 2021

Ronald L. Garmoe, 77, of Mt. Pleasant, died Friday, September 24, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.

Visitation for Ron will be from 9 AM – 2PM on Thursday, September 30, at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant. The family will receive friends from 1-2 PM Thursday afternoon. A procession will form...

Sep 13, 2021

John L. Clark, 78, of Mt. Pleasant, died Monday, September 13, 2021 at his residence.

A graveside funeral service for Mr. Clark will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, September 20 at the North Hill Cemetery, rural Wayland, IA, where interment will take place. The Rev. Michael D. Johnson, Pastor, Mt. Pleasant Church of the Open...

Aug 28, 2021

Hannah F. Dameron, 29, of Mt. Pleasant, died Saturday, August 28, 2021 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

The Memorial Celebration of Life for Hannah will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, September 1 at the Heatilator Center for the Performing Arts, 307 E. Monroe St., Mt. Pleasant. Pastor Monte Knudsen of Faith Christian...

Aug 26, 2021

Robert M. "Bob" Patterson, 84, of Mt. Pleasant, died Thursday, August 26, 2021 of natural causes at his farm northeast of Mt. Pleasant.

A private family graveside service will be held at the family plot in Forest Home Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant. The Rev. David Bracht-Wagner, Pastor, First United Methodist Church, will officiate. Friends may call to sign...

Aug 25, 2021

Margaret J. Leeson, 85, of Keosauqua and formerly of Burlington and Wapello, IA, died Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at the Keosauqua Health Care Center in Keosauqua.

A graveside funeral service will be held at 9 AM on Tuesday, September 30 at the White Oak Cemetery, rural Mount Pleasant. There will be no visitation at the Kimzey Funeral...

Aug 18, 2021

Marty Thomas, 58, of Mount Pleasant and formerly of the Chicago, IL area, was found at his residence on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 to have passed away the previous day.

There will be no funeral service. There are no local survivors. The Kimzey Funeral Home, Mt. Pleasant, is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be...

Aug 15, 2021

Daryl E. McCulley, 85, of Mt. Pleasant, died Sunday, August 15, 2021 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.

Per Daryl's request, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation rites have been entrusted to the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, Mount Pleasant.

Those considering an expression of sympathy...