Obituaries

Arlen "Red" Mcdowell

Arlen "Red" Mcdowell

Oct 27, 2020

Arlen E. "Red" McDowell, 88, of Ottumwa, died Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines.

A private family visitation will be held. The graveside funeral service for Mr. McDowell will be 1:30 PM on Friday, October 30 at the St. Alphonsus Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant, where interment will take place. Military Honors will be...

Esther Pauline (Sammons)  Rouse

Esther Pauline (Sammons) Rouse

Oct 24, 2020

Esther P. Rouse, 91, of Mt. Pleasant, died Saturday, October 24, 2020 at the Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant. Esther would have turned 92 on Tuesday, Oct. 27.

A graveside funeral service for Mrs. Rouse will be held at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, October 28 at the Forest Home Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, where interment will...

Larry R. Brewster

Larry R. Brewster

Oct 11, 2020

Larry R. Brewster, 72, of Mt. Pleasant, died Sunday, October 11, 2020 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA.

A funeral service for Mr. Brewster will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 16 at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant. Pastor Jeffrey A. McPheron of the...

William Roland Butterfield

William Roland Butterfield

Oct 7, 2020

William (Bill) R. Butterfield, 69, of Allen, Texas, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, died on Wednesday October 7th, 2020 in McKinney Texas with his family by his side.

Born June 26th, 1951 in Mason City, IA to William Sr. and Martha Butterfield, Bill went to high school in Mt Pleasant where he met and married his wife Jan...

Donna Lee (Hemphill)  Smith

Donna Lee (Hemphill) Smith

Oct 5, 2020

Donna Lea Smith, 93, of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Burlington and Louisa County communities, died Monday, October 5, 2020 at the Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant.

The funeral service for Mrs. Smith will be 1:00 PM on Monday, October 12 at the Kimzey Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant. The Reverend Michael Johnson, Pastor, Mt. Pleasant...

Charles Wendell Adams

Charles Wendell Adams

Sep 27, 2020

Charlie Adams passed away on September 27th, 2020. He will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife in their family graveyard at Bethel Church. Not one to waste a day, his request to be buried in his work overalls with a good 9/16 wrench and his favorite pair of blue handled channel locks will be honored, as...

Ronald Lee Dewitt

Ronald Lee Dewitt

Sep 23, 2020

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Ronald L. "Ron" DeWitt, 76, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids.

A private family funeral service will be held on Monday at the Green Glade Cemetery, Farmington, Iowa, with masks and social distancing required. Military honors will be conducted by the NOCS Des Moines Naval...

Ricky Joe Hand

Ricky Joe Hand

Sep 23, 2020

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Ricky Joe Hand, 67, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

A graveside funeral service for Mr. Hand will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, Sept. 30 at the Salem East Cemetery. Calling Hours without the family present will be from...

Michael James Allen

Michael James Allen

Aug 27, 2020

Michael J. Allen, 55, of Iowa City, was found at his residence on Thursday, August 27, 2020 to have passed away a few days earlier. It has been determined that Mike died of natural causes.

A private family gathering and interment will be held at a later date at the New Virginia Cemetery, New Virginia, IA. Cremation...

Kimberly Sue Pierce

Kimberly Sue Pierce

Aug 14, 2020

Kimberly Sue Pierce, 62, of Lockridge, died Friday, August 14, 2020 at the Parkview Care Center in Fairfield.

Per Kim's request, no service will be held. A private family gathering will be held at a later date.

Those considering an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the family. On line condolences may be left...

Jeffery W Arbogast

Jeffery W Arbogast

Aug 10, 2020

Jeffery Wayne Arbogast, 57, of New London, died Monday, August 10, 2020, in a motor vehicle accident near Olds, IA.

A memorial service for Jeff will be held at 11 AM on Sat., Aug. 15, at the Heatilator Center for the Performing Arts in Mt. Pleasant. Friends may call on Fri., Aug. 14, to sign the register...

Carroll V. Parks

Carroll V. Parks

Jul 21, 2020

Carroll V. Parks, 95, of Mt. Pleasant, died Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 at the Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant.

A funeral service for Carroll will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, July 27th at the Salem East Cemetery, Salem, IA. The Reverend David Bracht-Wagner, Senior Pastor, First United Methodist Church,  will officiate. Burial will...

William Harold Lance

William Harold Lance

Jul 17, 2020

W. Harold Lance, 76, of Mt. Pleasant, died Friday, July 17, 2020 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

A graveside funeral service for Mr. Lance will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, July 23 at the Finley Chapel Cemetery, rural Wayland, IA. Pastor Jeffrey A. McPheron of the Trenton United Methodist...

Gary Wayne Steward

Gary Wayne Steward

Jun 29, 2020

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Gary W. Steward, 78, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Monday, June 29, 2020 at his residence.

According to Gary's wishes, there will be no funeral service. Cremation has been entrusted to the Kimzey Funeral Home. On line condolences may be left at www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com.

Gary Wayne Steward was born October 26, 1941 In...

Edward D. Hinkle

Edward D. Hinkle

Jun 14, 2020

Edward D. Hinkle, 65, of rural Morning Sun, died Sunday, June 14, 2020 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

A memorial service for Mr. Hinkle will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, June 20 at the Swedesburg Evangelical Lutheran Church. The Reverend Mark Youngquist will officiate. Burial will be in the...

Susan Steward

Susan Steward

May 31, 2020

Susan Steward, 63, of New London, died Sunday, May 31, 2020 at her residence.

Per Susan's request, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation rites have been entrusted to the Kimzey Funeral Home, Mt. Pleasant.

On line condolences may be left at www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com.

Susan Steward was born March 17, 1957 in...

Richard Earl Dunnahoo

Richard Earl Dunnahoo

May 25, 2020

Richard E. Dunnahoo, 74, of Mt. Pleasant, died Monday, May 25, 2020 at Sunnybrook Living care Center in Fairfield.

A family celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family for final expenses. The Kimzey Funeral Home, Mt. Pleasant, is caring for Richard's family. On...

Randall Wayne Ford

Randall Wayne Ford

Apr 29, 2020

Randall W. "Randy" Ford, 60, of Mt. Pleasant, died Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at his residence.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date after restrictions of gathering of the COVID-19 Pandemic have been lifted. The Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Those considering...

William W. "Bill" Marley

William W. "Bill" Marley

Apr 26, 2020

William W. "Bill" Marley, 84, of Mt. Pleasant, died Sunday, April 26, 2020 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

A memorial service for Bill Marley will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church, 309 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant. The Reverend David Bracht-Wagner will officiate. There...

Edward Pierce

Edward Pierce

Apr 4, 2020

Edward Pierce Jr, 56, of Lockridge, died Saturday, April 4, 2020 at his residence. Per his request, there will be no visitation nor funeral service. Cremation rites have been entrusted to the Kimzey Funeral Home, Mt. Pleasant. Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com. Ed was born June 13, 1963 in Springdale, AR, the son of Edward and Beatrice...