Obituaries

Feb 11, 2024

Nancy E. Aynes, 69, of Mt. Pleasant, died Sunday, February 11, 2024 at her residence.

Mrs. Aynes, the former Nancy Elaine Champagne, was born July 20, 1954 in Burlington, IA. She was the daughter of Richard Mark and Paule Awilda (Pletcher) Champagne. She graduated from Burlington Community High School in 1972. She furthered her education at the...

Feb 2, 2024

Jane Wickham passed away on February 2, 2024 at Park Place Nursing Facility in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.

Jane Anne Lindeen was born on November 13, 1939 to Arnold and Marjorie (Olson) Lindeen. She was raised on a farm east of Swedesburg and graduated from Olds High School in 1957. Jane furthered her education at Iowa State Teachers...

Jan 28, 2024

Jerry L. Bonser, 89, of Mt. Pleasant, died on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at his home in Mt. Pleasant. Jerry died on his 89th birthday.

Per his request, there will be no services.

Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfh.com

Jan 26, 2024

David Lamont Brower, 74, of Mt. Pleasant, died Friday, January 26, 2024 at his residence.

Dave was born August 1, 1949 in Ottumwa. He was the son of Harvey David and Dolores Eloise (Fattig) Brower. Dave grew up in Blakesburg, IA and graduated from Blakesburg High School in 1967. On August 18, 1993 in Mt. Pleasant, David...

Jan 10, 2024

Kevin Verl Shelman, 65, of Hillsboro, IA, died unexpectedly at his residence on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.

Kevin was born March 22, 1958 in Ft. Madison, IA, the son of Verl Dean and Dolorita Mary "Rita" (Kuhljuergen) Shelman. He was baptized at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. He graduated from Harmony High School in 1976, where...

Jan 3, 2024

Carol Yvonne King, 84, of Mt. Pleasant, died Thursday, January 3, 2024 at New London Specialty Care in New London.

Carol was born September 3, 1939 in Jefferson, Iowa. She was the daughter of Arthur Reuben and Goldie Leona (Orion) Crouch. She grew up in the Squirrel Hollow area near Jefferson (now a state park). On August...

Dec 30, 2023

Jean Logan, 70, of Mt. Pleasant, died Saturday, December 30, 2023 at the Taylor House (Unity Point Hospice Facility) in Des Moines, IA.

Jean was born July 12, 1953 in Burlington, IA. She was the daughter of Lawrence Wilbert and Betty Jane (Coleson) Logan. She grew up in Burlington and Mt. Pleasant. She was united in marriage...

Dec 28, 2023

Stewart Linder Kinney, 81, retired long time Fire Chief for the city of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Thursday, December 28, 2023 at his residence.

Stewart was born March 9, 1942 in Mt. Pleasant. He was the son of Raymond Wilson and Elsie Attelabelle (Smith) Kinney. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1960. He was united...

Dec 24, 2023

Darrel R. Rogers, 72, of Westwood (Mt. Pleasant), died Sunday, December 24, 2023 at his residence.

Darrel was born March 12, 1951 in Olney, Illinois. He was the son of Roy Waymack and Bernice Ruth (Brooks) Rogers. He graduated from Newton (Illinois) High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Ceramic Engineering from the University...

Dec 5, 2023

William Lane Knox, 94, of Mt. Pleasant, died peacefully with his family at his side on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at his residence.

William 'Bill" Knox was born August 21, 1929 in Moline, Illinois to Esther(Terry) and Earl Knox. He grew up on a farm near Joy, Illinois the youngest of three boys.  His family moved to...

Dec 2, 2023

Beth Lynne Owen, 64, of Milton, FL and formerly of Ft. Madison, IA, died Saturday, December 2, 2023 in Milton from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. The Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, is assisting  Beth's family with local arrangements.

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Nov 9, 2023

Joan A. Jones, 77, of Mt. Pleasant, died Thursday, November 9, 2023 at her residence.

A private family service will be held.

A visitation will be held from 2-4 PM on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant. The family will be present to receive friends at that...

Oct 15, 2023

Mary Ann Downey, 69, of Mt. Pleasant, died Sunday, October 15, 2023 at her residence.

Per Mary's request, there will be no funeral service. Cremation rites have been entrusted to the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, Mount Pleasant, which is assisting the family with the arrangements. On-line condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfh.com

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Oct 12, 2023

Marc Ryan Davis, 35, of Mediapolis, died Thursday, October 12, 2023 in Minnesota.

Marc and his brother Philip were born June 21, 1988 in Iowa City. Marc attended Mediapolis High School where he was active in football, basketball and FFA. Marc graduated from Mediapolis High School and attended Iowa Wesleyan College. Outside of school, Marc was active...

Oct 10, 2023

William Alexander Biggs, 15, of Ft. Madison, IA, died Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at his residence.

William was born January 12, 2008 in Mt. Pleasant. He was the son of Cody Alexander Biggs and Cassi Jo Marie Hand. William was a Sophomore at Ft. Madison Community High School. He was involved in the school's Deca Class, a...

Oct 10, 2023

Sheila Ann Bain, 72, of Mt. Pleasant, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 in the Emergency Room of the Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant.

Sheila was born July 19, 1951 in Mt. Pleasant. She was the daughter of Chester Wade and Rachel Ann (Lynchard) Bain, Sr. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in...

Oct 7, 2023

Mary Jane Ross, 93, of Mt. Pleasant and formerly of Iowa City and Burlington, died Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Park Place Elder Living in Mt. Peasant.

Mary was born December 22, 1929 in Burlington, Iowa. She was the daughter of John Thomas and Myrtle Marie (Hines) Ross the eldest of three girls: Joann (Royal) Timmerman now...

Sep 27, 2023

The Reverend Dr. William Henry "Bill" Morehouse, 88, of Mt. Pleasant, died Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at his residence.

Bill was born April 14, 1935 in Mt. Pleasant, IA, the son of Herbert Spencer and Lela Pearl (Snider) Morehouse. He was raised on the family farm in Wayne Township where he raised livestock. He attended Union No....

Sep 21, 2023

Robert W. "Bob" Krieger, 42, of Mt. Pleasant, died Thursday, September 21, 2023 at his residence.

A memorial visitation will be held from 2-5 PM on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 in the Upper Fireside Room of the First United Methodist Church, 309 North Main Street., Mt. Pleasant.

Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfh.com

Sep 14, 2023

Shirley L. Hummell Mitchell, 90, of Mt. Pleasant, died Thursday, September 14, 2023 at her residence.

Shirley Louise was born January 11, 1933 in Mt. Pleasant, the daughter of Raymond Perry and Thelma Louise (Wright) Scott. She was raised near Belfast (a former community north of Rome) and attended school in Rome. On February 18, 1951 in...