All Obituaries

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 ...

Sally Fritcher, 85, of Mount Pleasant passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Sally was born on July 17, 1940, in St. Paul, Minnesota, the daughter of Antonio and Mary (Evenoff) Sanchez.  She was united in marriage to Kenneth L. Fritcher on June 30, 1962, in St. Paul, Minnesota.  He preceded her in death on July 30, 1996.  Sally was a homemaker taking care of her children.  After her husband’s death she ...

Ronald Rickey “Rick” Williams, 76, of Mount Pleasant passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at his home. Rick was born on May 31, 1949, in Mount Pleasant the son of Ronald Newton “Newt” and Lucille Kathryn (Wellington) Williams.  Rick graduated from the Mount Pleasant High School with the class of 1967. Following his graduation, he attended Southeastern Community College in West Burlington for two years. He worked for the Mount Pleasant Utilities as an ...

Dollie Colleen Mahalic, 87, of Fort Madison passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Southeast Regional Hospital in Fort Madison. Funeral arrangements for Dollie are pending at the Murphy Funeral Home of Mount Pleasant.

Cynthia Ann “Cindy” (Kendall) Hillyer, 64, of Mount Pleasant passed away at her home on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Cindy was born on August 4, 1961, in Burlington, the daughter of Kenneth E. and Nina M. (Allison) Kendall.  She graduated from New London High School with the class of 1979.   Cindy was united in marriage to Michael Hussler, they later divorced. Cindy later married Johnnie Hillyer.  Cindy was always the life of the party with her sense of ...

Fredrick Lee “Fred” Jewett, 78, of Mount Pleasant passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at the Henry County Health Center in Mount Pleasant. Fred was born on October 3, 1947, in Mount Pleasant, the son of Franklin C. and Geraldine E. (Slusher) Jewett.  Fred graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1967 and then went to Southeastern Community College graduating in 1969. In his younger years he played in a band called the Vagabonds. After meeting the love of his life, ...

James Lee “Jim” Swailes, 89, of Mount Pleasant passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at his residence. Jim was born on February 2, 1937, in Mount Pleasant, the son of Arthur Thomas and Erma Frances (Brownell) Swailes.  He graduated from Olds High School in the class of 1956.    Jim was united in marriage to Madeline Anderson on January 18, 1959, at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Mount Pleasant. Jim worked for the City of Mount Pleasant for 37 ...