Obituaries

Mar 17, 2024

Kevin Edward Woodsmall, 58, of Winfield, IA, died unexpectedly late Sunday, March 17, 2024 in the Emergency Room of the Henry County Health Center, Mt. Pleasant.

Kevin was born January 7, 1966 in Mt. Pleasant. He was the son of Paul "Jake" and Alverta (Hill) Woodsmall. He attended Mt. Pleasant Schools. He was first married to Peggy...

Mar 10, 2024

Carolyn J. (Smith) Dorothy, 91, of Mt. Pleasant, died Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Arbor Court in Mt. Pleasant.

Carolyn was born February 19, 1933 in Fairfield, IA. She was the daughter of Robert W. and Nellie (Hendricks) Smith. She grew up in Birmingham and attended Birmingham schools. Carolyn was united in marriage to Vern E. Dorothy...

Feb 27, 2024

Mt. Pleasant, IA - Earl L. (Leroy) Kerr, Jr., passed away on February 27, 2024, at University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, with his son, Jeffrey S. Kerr, by his side. He was born June 22, 1934, to parents Earl L. Kerr, Sr. and Alma Kerr (Anderson) in Mt. Pleasant, IA.

Earl was preceded in death...

Feb 22, 2024

Anna Peresetta Williamson, 84, of Clinton, IA and formerly of Mt. Pleasant, died Thursday, February 22, 2024 at The Alverno Health Care Center in Clinton.

Anna was born January 23, 1940 in Mt. Pleasant. She was the daughter of John Galer and Arion Lela (Pfeiffer) Jeffery. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School. In 1968, Anna married...

Feb 20, 2024

John K. Kline, 72, of Mt. Pleasant, died Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

John Kenneth Kline was born April 5, 1951 in Melrose, Iowa, the son of John L. and Veronica J. (Paylo) Kline. He graduated from Albia High School (Albia, IA) in 1970. He was united...

Feb 18, 2024

Signa I. Brandmeyer, 91, of Mt. Pleasant, died Sunday, February 18, 2024 at the Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant.

Mrs. Brandmeyer, the former Signa Irene Sandquist, was born July 12, 1932 n Winfield, IA. She was the daughter of Carl and Jessie Lucille (Schenk) Sandquist. She graduated from Winfield High School in 1950. She married...

Feb 14, 2024

Lynn Riley, 65, of New London, died Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Lynn was born October 26, 1958 in Keokuk, Iowa. She was the daughter of Donald and Shirley (Foley) Glover. She graduated from Central Lee High School in 1977 and from Iowa Wesleyan College in 1982. On August 25, 1984,...

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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