All Obituaries

Sharon Jean Tozer, 86, of Mount Pleasant, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at her home. Sharon was born on November 26, 1939, the daughter of Everett R. and Alice M. (Shannon) Jarvis.   Sharon was united in marriage to Donald W. Tozer on February 15, 1959, in Mount Pleasant.  He preceded her in death on April 7, 1995.  She took pride in her yard and flower gardens.  She was always there when family or friends were in need of help of any kind.  Sharon ...

John Lewis Christner, 94, of Burlington and formerly of the Kalona community, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington surrounded by his loving family. John was born on April 20, 1932, in Kalona, the son of Elam and Nettie (Swartzendruber) Christner. John was united in marriage to Nellie M. Bachmann on June 28, 1953, at the East Union Mennonite Church.  She preceded him in death on. September 27, ...

Dean Warren Klein, 19, of Mount Pleasant, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026.  Dean was born on August 21, 2006, in Mount Pleasant, the son of Brian and Kandi (Prickett) Klein. He graduated from Winfield High School in the class of 2024.   Dean was a quiet soul with an adventurous spirit. He had a deep appreciation for history and enjoyed collecting vintage treasures, especially antique electronics, music memorabilia, and military artifacts. He loved spending time thrift ...

Virginia Jean “Ginny” Butcher, 80, of Mount Pleasant passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Ginny was born on March 18, 1946, in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of Albert Lewis and Ada Clara (Horning) Smithhart.  She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in the class of 1965.  Ginny was united in marriage to William Warren Butcher in December of 1964, at the First United Methodist Church in Mount Pleasant.  From this ...

Douglas L. Conner, 64, of Salem passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington. Doug was born on April 4, 1962, in Mount Pleasant, the son of Edgar “Mort” and Phyllis (Lant) Conner.  Doug was united in marriage to Belinda Spurgeon, they later divorced.  Doug later married Diana Weinreich.  He worked at Lomont Molding of Mount Pleasant until his health failed.  He is survived by his wife, Diana, of 29 ...

Georgia L. Sammons, 78, longtime resident of Rome passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington. Georgia was born on September 14, 1947, in Rome, the daughter of Ernest “Red” and Nevah (Septer) Calhoun.  She was united in marriage to Dennis E. Sammons on June 4, 1966, at Kahoka, Missouri.  He preceded her in death on January 3, 2016. Georgia was very active in her community. She worked at the Rome Post Office, ...

Joan Lee Wiseman, 83, of New London passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington. Joan was born on February 17, 1943, in rural North English, the daughter of Vern Lee and Leona Marie (Andes) Johnston. She graduated from the English Valley High School in North English.  Joan was united in marriage to Donald James Wiseman on August 24, 1968, at Kahoka, Missouri.  They celebrated 53 years of marriage before he passed away on ...

Terry E. Wasson, 80, of Mount Pleasant went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Park Place Senior Living Center in Mount Pleasant. Terry was born on December 16, 1945, at Burlington, the son of Albert P. and Philsyleen (Babe) Wasson.  He attended New London School graduating in the class of 1964.  Terry was united in marriage to Elizabeth Eland on August 2,1968, at the First Presbyterian Church in Winfield. Terry served his community as a Winfield Patrol Officer, ...

David Lloyd Schenk, 79, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. David was born on February 16, 1947, in Mount Pleasant, the son of John Casper and Mary Lou (Chrisinger) Schenk.  He graduated from Washington High School in the class of 1965.  After his high school graduation, he joined the United States Navy and was honorably discharged on April 30, 1970.  He was very proud of his military service to his country. He ...

Becky Ann Van Winkle, 79, of Mount Pleasant, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Park Place Elder Living in Mount Pleasant, surrounded by the love of her family. Becky was born April 27, 1947, at Henry County Health Center in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, the daughter of Simon Asbury and Eva Lucinda (Messer) Swailes. After graduating from Mount Pleasant High School in 1965, Becky attended the University of Iowa, where she studied pharmacy before earning her degree in Medical ...