All Obituaries

Rev. Donald R. Coffin Our dad and husband went home to his Heavenly Father on December 3, 2023 at 7:15 am.  He leaves behind a legacy of love, respect, tolerance, faith and giving.  He was soft spoken, intelligent and so very kind.  When he spoke he had a way of connecting with all around him, sharing his faith, offering advice and telling questionable dad jokes.  He had a way of touching the lives of those who truly needed him.  He is mourned by his wife,...

Robert L. Starman, 86, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023, at the Veterans Hospital in Iowa City.  Bob was born on June 28, 1937, in Burlington, the son of Harvey and Martha (Steffener) Starman.  Bob served his country in the United States Army from December 10, 1956 until he was Honorably discharged on November 16, 1957.  Bob was united in marriage on July 30, 1966, in Kahoka, Missouri to Shirley Kay Lane.  He worked for Heatilator of Mt. Pleasant,...

Kenneth C. Burden, 94, of New London passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.  Kenneth was born on August 12, 1929, in Milford, Nebraska the son of Floyd and Hazel (Schweitzer) Burden.  Kenneth was united in marriage to Marjorie DeBont in 1951.  From this union four children were born.  They later divorced.  Kenneth then was united in marriage to Betty Klopfenstein in 1979 in Mt. Pleasant.  He served his country during the...

Leo E. Haines, 60, of Brighton passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.  Leo was born on April 15, 1963, in Fairfield the son of Ernest W. and Mabel Elna (Moyers) Haines. Leo was united in marriage to Georgia Wilmes on August 8, 2008 at Morris Park.  Leo worked for Wally Brokken, Dexter Foundry, Schaus-Vorhies of Fairfield and later Graber Services of Lockridge. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed mushroom hunting...

Lucille Hudson, 91, of Des Moines and formerly of Hillsboro, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the Westview Care Center in Indianola. Lucille was born on December 8, 1931, in Henry County, Iowa the daughter of Henry E. and Mazie W. (Horning) Manning.  She was united in marriage to Jack Hudson on April 18, 1953, at the Little Brown Church at Nashua.  He preceded her in death on December 30, 2022.  Lucille was a cook for a number of years with the Harmony School...

Brian D. Burden, 60, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, at the Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant.  Brian was born on December 11, 1962, in Mt. Pleasant the son of Jackie Lee and Carol (White) Burden.  After the death of Jack, Carol married John F. Sammons. Brian graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School with the class of 1982.  He was united in marriage to Kim Savely on July 1, 1989.  They later divorced.  He graduated top of his class...

Donald “Don” Ray Heck, 80, of New Hampton and formerly of Washington passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at the Crestview Specialty Care Center in West Branch.  Don was born on February 18, 1943, in Washington, the son of Fred Paul and Naomi Bernadine (Moran) Heck.  He graduated from Washington High School in 1961.  Immediately after high school, he joined the United States Navy as a flight engineer and proudly served in the Vietnam War. ...

Dale R. Alexander, 65, of Ainsworth, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at the Keota Health Care Center.  According to his wishes cremation has been entrusted to the care of Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant.  No services are planned at this time.

Randy Joel Baxter, 67, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023, at his home.  Randy was born on February 12, 1956, the son of James Gregory and Lois Eileen (Bauer) Baxter.  He was united in marriage to the love of his heart, Vivian M. Long on September 11, 1976, in Mt. Pleasant.  She preceded him in death on March 22, 2021.  Randy had many different interests.  He enjoyed collecting classic cars, working on cars, coins, guns, treasure hunting,...

Gary D. Hart, 86, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Savannah Heights in Mt. Pleasant.  Gary was born on July 21, 1937, in rural Mt. Pleasant, the son of Ronald and Bertha (Mills) Hart.  He was united in marriage to Sandra K. Schroeder on November 10, 1972.  She preceded him in death on August 2, 2015.  Gary was a ‘jack of all trades”; there wasn’t anything he couldn’t do.  For many years he worked for different...