Obituaries

Clifford Shafer

Clifford Shafer

Nov 27, 2016

Nora Springs - Clifford Shafer, 80, of Nora Springs, passed away Sunday (November 27, 2016) at Nora Springs Care Center surrounded by his family. Per his wish, cremation rites have been accorded under the direction of Sheckler Colonial Chapels, 114 North Hawkeye, Nora Springs, Ia, 50458. ColonialChapels.com A visitation will be held 4:00-7:00 PM Thursday, (December 1, 2016) at the...

Hope  Lucille Lox

Hope Lucille Lox

Nov 21, 2016

Hope L. Lox, 50, of Keokuk and formerly of the Burlington, IA and Gladstone, IL areas, died Monday, November 21, 2016 at her residence in Keokuk. According to Hope's wishes, the DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Center, 917 Blondeau St., Keokuk has been entrusted with her cremation. A time of visitation with the family present will be held from 1-3 PM...

Norma  Jean Hill

Norma Jean Hill

Nov 8, 2016

Norma Jean Hill, 86, of Mt. Pleasant, died Tuesday, November 08, 2016 at the Pleasant Manor Care Center in Mt. Pleasant. A funeral service for Norma Hill will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 12 at the Faith Lutheran Church, 910 E. Mapleleaf Dr., Mt. Pleasant. The Reverend Michael R. Scudder will officiate. Burial will be in the...

Marcelline  J. Messer

Marcelline J. Messer

Nov 7, 2016

Marcelline J. White Messer, 94, of Mt. Pleasant, died Monday, November 07, 2016 at Park Place Elder Living in Mt. Pleasant. The funeral service for Marcelline will be at 2:00 PM on Friday, November 11 at the First Baptist Church, 100 E. Webster Street, Mt. Pleasant. The Reverend Regan D. Stoops will officiate. Burial will be in the Grant Cemetery,...

Joan Hemmie

Joan Hemmie

Nov 5, 2016

Joan Hemmie, 81, of Mt. Pleasant, died Saturday, November 5, 2016 in the Iowa City Hospice Unit of Mercy Hospital, Iowa City. Per Mrs. Hemmie'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. Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com Mrs. Hemmie, the...

Monte  L Keck

Monte L Keck

Oct 23, 2016

Monte L. Keck, 52, of Mt. Pleasant, died Sunday, October 23, 2016 at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington. Mr. Keck will be cremated per his wishes. A private family gathering will be held. There will be no public visitation or service. The Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, is assisting the family with the...

Marilyn  Joyce Tolander

Marilyn Joyce Tolander

Oct 7, 2016

Marilyn J. Tolander, 82, of Mt. Pleasant, went to be with her Lord on Fri., Oct. 7, 2016 at Arbor Court in Mt. Pleasant. A memorial funeral service for Marilyn will be held at 10:30 AM on Wed., Oct. 12 at the First United Methodist Church, 309 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant. The Rev. Deborah J. Stowers will officiate. Burial...

Duane  Lee Goff

Duane Lee Goff

Sep 27, 2016

Duane L. Goff, 78, of Mt. Pleasant, died Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at his residence. A memorial funeral service for Duane will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 30, 2016 at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant. The Rev. Wayne K. Kamm of St. Michael's Episcopal Church will officiate. Burial will be in the...

Paula  Rae Griffith

Paula Rae Griffith

Aug 14, 2016

Paula Rae Griffith, 59, of Mt. Pleasant, died Sunday, August 14, 2016 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. A funeral service for Paula Griffith will be held at 10:00 AM on Fri., Aug. 19 at the Faith Christian Outreach Church, 1302 E. Washington St., Mt. Pleasant. The Revs. David Plooster, Monte Knudsen and Ray Bettis...

Janet  Oldt Butterfield

Janet Oldt Butterfield

Aug 8, 2016

Janet M. (Oldt) Butterfield, 64, of Allen Texas and formerly of Mt. Pleasant & Dubuque, IA and Geneseo, IL, died Monday, August 08, 2016 at the Presbyterian Hospital in Allen, TX. A funeral service for Janet will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, August 13 at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, Mount Pleasant. The Reverend Deborah...

Ruby  Alliene Kitch

Ruby Alliene Kitch

Jun 24, 2016

Ruby A. Kitch, 94, of Mt. Pleasant, died peacefully Friday, June 24, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her family. The Requiem Holy Eucharist Service for Mrs. Kitch will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, June 28 at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 202 E. Washington St., Mt. Pleasant. The Reverend Wayne K. Kamm will officiate. Burial will be in...

Ruth  Leffler Isaacson

Ruth Leffler Isaacson

Jun 23, 2016

Ruth Leffler-Isaacson, 102, of Mt. Pleasant, IA and formerly of Stockport and Salem, IA, died Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Park Place Elder Living in Mt. Pleasant. A funeral service for Ruth Leffler-Isaacson will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, July 2 at the Salem Congregational Church, Salem, Iowa. The Reverend Aaron Helterbran will officiate. Burial will be in...

Mary  O Williams

Mary O Williams

Jun 23, 2016

Mary O. Williams, 77, of Mt. Pleasant, died Thursday, June 23, 2016 at the Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant. A funeral service for Mary Williams will be held at 10:30 on Thursday, June 30 at the First United Methodist Church, 309 North Main Street, Mt. Pleasant. The Reverend Deborah J. Stowers, Senior Pastor, will officiate. Burial will be...

Todd  Lee Mcbeth

Todd Lee Mcbeth

Jun 14, 2016

Todd L. McBeth, 62, of Sallisaw OK and formerly of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Tuesday, June 14, 2016 in Ft. Smith, AR. Funeral services were Friday, June 17 at the First United Methodist Church of Sallisaw. A graveside memorial service for Todd will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, July 8 at the Forest Home Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant....

Gloria  Ray Lerner

Gloria Ray Lerner

May 27, 2016

Gloria R. Lerner, 89, of Mt. Pleasant, died Friday, May 27, 2016 at Arbor Court in Mt. Pleasant. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date in Forest Home Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant. The Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, Mount Pleasant, is entrusted with the arrangements. Those considering an expression of sympathy may direct memorials...

Donald Eugene "Charlie" Smith

Donald Eugene "Charlie" Smith

Apr 22, 2016

Donald E. "Charlie" Smith, 67, of rural Salem, Iowa, died Friday, April 22, 2016 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. A memorial sharing of memories will be held at a later date in Kentucky. There will be no local visitation or service. The Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, Mount Pleasant, is assisting the family with the...

Ardis  Kay Harnagel

Ardis Kay Harnagel

Mar 30, 2016

Ardis K. Harnagel, 71, of Mt. Pleasant, died Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at the Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant. A funeral service for Ardis Harnagel will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, April 2 at the Wayland Mennonite Church, Wayland, IA. Pastors Michael Swartzendruber and Kelly Slagel will officiate. Burial will be in North Hill Cemetery, rural...

Lena  Mae Hallowell

Lena Mae Hallowell

Mar 22, 2016

Lena M. Hallowell, 92, of Mt. Pleasant, died Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at the Pleasant Manor Care Center in Mt. Pleasant. A funeral service for Mrs. Hallowell will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 26 at the Calvary Baptist Church, 803 East Mapleleaf Drive, Mt. Pleasant. The Reverend Michael Hess, Senior Pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in...

Thomas E. "Tom" Lynchard

Thomas E. "Tom" Lynchard

Mar 16, 2016

Thomas Everett "Tom" Lynchard, Jr., 64, of Mt. Pleasant, died Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at the Donnellson Health Center in Donnellson. A funeral service for Tom Lynchard will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 19 at the Trenton United Methodist Church. Pastor Jeffrey A. McPheron will officiate. Burial will be in the Forest Home Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant. Friends...

Ruth  Marguerite Douglas

Ruth Marguerite Douglas

Mar 13, 2016

Ruth M. (Mrs. Willard) Douglas, 99, of Mt. Pleasant, died Sunday, March 13, 2016 at Sunnybrook Assisted Living in Mt. Pleasant. A funeral mass for Mrs. Douglas will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Thursday, March 17 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 607 South Jackson St., Mt. Pleasant. Father Joseph Phung will celebrate the mass. Burial will be in the...