Obituaries

Feb 21, 2025

Karen Rosalee Oester Chapman, R.N. ended her trip down the slippery slope of dementia on Friday February 21 at Henry County Health Center. She was 85. Karen was born on the "real" Memorial Day (May 30) in 1939 in Elk Lick Township, Pennsylvania. The Township is in southern Somerset County and also is the home of Mount Davis, the...

Feb 14, 2025

Yean Chyn "Ruth" Su, 75, recently of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa and formerly of California, died Friday, February 14, 2025 at the Henry County Health Center Emergency Room.

Private family services will be held. Cremation rites have been entrusted to the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, Mount Pleasant.

Yean was born July 10, 1949...

Feb 2, 2025

Dale Henry "Hank" Hoover, 71, of Mt. Pleasant, died Sunday, February 2, 2025 at the Henry County Health Center.

At this time, no services are planned. Cremation rites have been entrusted to the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, Mount Pleasant. On line condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfh.com

Jan 28, 2025

Lynn E. Bender, 88, of Mt. Pleasant, died Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at the Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant.

Lynn was born February 28, 1936 in Palisade, NE, the third son of Harley David and Ardith Geneva (McCleland) Bender. He moved with his family to Powell, WY, where he graduated in the Class of 1954...

Jan 26, 2025

Elna J. (Rostenbach) Tompkins of Marion and formerly of Washington and Mt. Pleasant, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Unity Point/St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids after a short illness. She was 91.

Elna was born at home in Scott County Iowa on April 23, 1933. She was the youngest of four children of William Gustav...

Jan 24, 2025

Michael Franklin Riggins, 49, of Burlington, died Friday, January 24, 2025 at his residence in Burlington under the care of Every Step Hospice.

No services are being planned at this time. Cremation rites have been entrusted to the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, Mount Pleasant. Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfh.com.

Mike...

Jan 20, 2025

Darlene Gholson, 101, of Mt. Pleasant, died Monday, January 20, 2025 at Park Place Elder Living in Mt. Pleasant.

Mrs. Gholson, the former Darlene Velma Schadt, was born west of Trenton, Henry County, Iowa (in the Merrimac Community area) on October 27, 1923. She was the daughter of William Peter  and Mary Una (Ridinger) Schadt. She attended...

Jan 17, 2025

Carlene L. Miller, 78, of Ft. Madison, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, died Friday, January 17, 2025 at River Valley Place of Ft. Madison.

Carlene was born December 6, 1946 in Mt. Pleasant. She was the daughter of Carl Joseph and Beulah Edith (Miller) Hallowell. She attended school in Mt. Pleasant. On March 28, 1966 at the Bible...

Jan 3, 2025

Rosemary E. Marley, 82, of Mt. Pleasant, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 3, 2025 at the Henry County Health Center Emergency Room after suffering a fall at her home.

Mrs. Marley, the former Rosemary Emma Hallowell, was born May 1, 1942 in Iowa City, IA. She was the daughter of Carl Joseph and Beulah Edith (Miller) Hallowell....

Dec 27, 2024

Halvor T. "H.T." Lensgraf, 91, of Mt. Pleasant, died Friday, December 27, 2024 at his residence.

Per his request, there will be no 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.kimzeyfh.com.

Dec 19, 2024

Jane Ann Mulford, 66, of Decorah, IA and formerly of Mount Pleasant, died Thursday, December 19, 2024 at the Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah, following a brief but courageous battle of cancer.

Jane was born June 17, 1958 in Aledo, IL. She was the daughter of Clifford Ray and Juanita Francis (Fisher) Mulford. She was raised...

Dec 18, 2024

Vern E. Dorothy, 98, of Mt. Pleasant, died Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Arbor Court in Mt. Pleasant.

Vern was born March 14, 1926 in Salem, IA. He was the son of Raymond and Nellie (Conner) Dorothy. He was raised by his father and step mother, Edna. He graduated from Stockport High School.

During WW...

Dec 11, 2024

Diane Marie Coughlin, 69, of Mt. Pleasant, died Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House.

Diane was born June 28, 1955 in Mt. Pleasant. She was the daughter of Perry and Pauline (Kitch) Cornell. Diane married Steve Sammons. To this union, two sons were born, Michael then Juston. The couple then divorced. Diane...

Nov 30, 2024

Nancy Jane (Brown) Longwell, 82, of Mount Pleasant, IA, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025.

Nancy was born on November 20, 1942, the daughter of Donald and Edith Brown. She was a 1960 high school graduate of Mount Pleasant Community Schools. She married Dale Longwell at St. Alphonsus Church on August 20, 1966.

Nancy...

Nov 30, 2024

Joan Sidney Van Ginkel Brown of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024. Joan was a resident of the Southeast Iowa Behavioral Healthcare Center in Keokuk, IA.

Joan was born on March 19, 1951 to Joseph Garrett Van Ginkel, Jr. and Ellen Peterson Van Ginkel in Des Moines, Iowa.  Joan grew up on 42nd...

Nov 25, 2024

Cynthia Sue "Cindy" Wellington, 59, of Mt. Pleasant, died Monday, November 25, 2024 at her residence. Cindy was born August 17, 1965 In Mt. Pleasant. She was the daughter of Everett William and Velna Irene (Seager) Wellington. She attended school in Mt. Pleasant. She was a longtime employee at the Iris City Cleaners. Cindy was gifted in the art...

Nov 22, 2024

Ann Morehouse, 86, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Friday, November 22, 2024 at Savannah Heights in Mt. Pleasant

Antionette Louise (Bailey) Morehouse was born July 1, 1938 in Mt. Pleasant, the daughter of Bernard Bailey and Marjorie (Donald) Bailey.

Ann attended grade school in Newton, KS and Mt. Pleasant. She attended High School in Mt....

Nov 21, 2024

James Harry "Breezy" Bresnahan, 70, of Mt. Pleasant and formerly of Monmouth, IL, went home to the Lord on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, IA.

Jim was born June 19, 1954 in Monmouth, IL. He was the son of Henry and Kathleen (Daniels) Bresnahan. He was raised and...

Nov 19, 2024

Geraldine S. Ford, 86, of Mt. Pleasant, died Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Southeast Regional Medical Center Hospice House in West Burlington.

Mrs. Ford, the former Geraldine Sue Branch, was born October 8, 1938 in Mt. Pleasant. She was the daughter of Harry V. and Letha (Wilson) Branch. Geraldine was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School,...

Nov 17, 2024

Gail Dean Hallowell, 77, of New London, died Sunday, November 17, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. Gail was born July 16, 1947 in Mt. Pleasant. He was the son of Wayne Dale and Lena Mae (Pickard) Hallowell. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School, Class of 1966. Gail was called to...