All Obituaries

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 ...

Keith E. Garmoe, 95, lifelong resident of Mount Pleasant passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. Keith was born on September 7, 1930, in Salem, Iowa, the son of Otto and Ruth (Alter) Garmoe.  Keith graduated from Salem High School in the class of 1949.  Keith was united in marriage to Charlotte M. Cox on December 1, 1972.  She preceded him in death on April 23, 2022. Keith had a wonderful gift as a carpenter.  He was a very skilled and ...

Jeffrey Scott Hartman, 50, of Burlington and formerly of Fairfield passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at his home in Burlington. Jeff was born on September 16. 1975, in Davenport the son of Douglas K. and Carolyn (Blakely) Hartman.  Throughout his life he struggled with health problems but that never kept him down.  He worked with his cousin Rick Cook as a painter for 25 years, and various other jobs.  Jeff enjoyed tinkering with all kinds of different things from building ...

Martha Bernice (Calhoun) Whaley, 95, of Mount Pleasant peacefully passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. Martha was born on December 3, 1930, the daughter of Victor and Mary (Manning) Calhoun.  Martha was united in marriage to Donald E. Whaley on November 12, 1948, in Mount Pleasant.  They celebrated 68 beautiful years of marriage before his death on February 11, 2017.  Don and Martha moved to Oakland Mills in 1964 to raise their family of 4 ...

Rick Everett Krogmeier, 49, of Mount Pleasant passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at the Henry County Health Center. Rick was born on September 28, 1976, in Ottumwa, Iowa.  After several months at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Rick came to join the family of Marvin and Karen Krogmeier on June 17, 1977.   As a youngster Rick attended the Developmental Center and then to Hope Haven. In 1983, special needs classes came to Mount Pleasant, where he graduated from ...

Thomas Norman Golightly, 62, of Mount Pleasant passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at the henry County Health Center in Mount Pleasant. According to his wishes cremation has been entrusted to the care of Murphy Funeral Home of Mount Pleasant. No services will be held at this time. The Murphy Funeral Home of Mount Pleasant is honored to serve the family with love, comfort and dignity as we celebrate the life of Thomas. 

Norbert J. Gerleman, 93, of rural Mount Pleasant passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Norbert was born on July 25, 1932, in Ossian, Iowa, the son of Leo and Lorraine (Zweibimer) Gerleman.  He graduated from Cresco High School.  Norbert was called to serve his country during the Korean War.  He joined the United States Air Force on May 21, 1952, in Des Moines and was honorably discharged on April 20, 1956, at the Manhattan Beach ...

Virgil Ellis Barr, 92, of Mount Pleasant passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the Henry County Health Center. Virgil was born on December 12, 1933, in Mount Pleasant the son of Earl Paxton and Opal Verlee (Nihart) Barr.  He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School and later attended Indian Hills Community College receiving a degree in welding.  Virgil served in the Iowa National Guard. Virgil married Barb Carver; they later divorced. Virgil was then united in marriage to ...

Patricia Elaine Yetter, 73, of Burlington passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the Southeast Regional Hospice House in West Burlington. Patricia was born on March 22, 1953, in Kimball, Nebraska, the daughter of Patrick and Josephine (Hein) Maginnis.  She was united in marriage to Leon Howard Yetter on June 12, 1976, in Kimball, Nebraska.  He preceded her in death on October 17, 1984. Patricia managed the Coach House Restaurant for several years until it closed, she then ...

Sue Stevens, 82, of Mount Pleasant passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Park Place in Mount Pleasant. Sue was born on February 14, 1944, in Burlington, the daughter of Jack and Wanda (Newman) Daniels.  She graduated from Burlington High School in the class of 1962.  Sue was a medical transcriber for over 30 years.  She loved nature, watching her game shows and was an avid sports fan, especially watching the Olympics. Those thankful for sharing in her life include her ...