All Obituaries

Eugene Michael Stewart, 75, of Mt. Pleasant, left his earthly home to go be with his God and family on Friday, April 5, 2024.  Gene was born on June 5, 1948, in rural Cass County, Illinois, the son of Alfred and Evelean (Mayhew) Stewart.  Gene graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in the class of 1966. He enlisted in the Marine Corps and served his country from 1968 until 1972, doing a tour of duty in Vietnam in 1968 until 1969.  Gene was united in marriage to...

Scott Lee Wichhart, 55, of Mt. Pleasant passed away at his home on Sunday, March 24, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Scott was born on December 1, 1968, in Ft. Madison, the son of Gary and Judith (Specht) Wichhart.  Following his graduation from New London High School in 1987, he went on to Kirkwood Community College graduating with an Associate’s Degree in construction management.  Scott was united in marriage to Teresa Newman Heise on June 14,...

Gary William Kyle, 80, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024, at Savannah Heights in Mt. Pleasant.  Gary was born on June 2, 1943, in Washington the son of William S. and Vera Elizabeth (Darbyshire) Kyle.  Gary graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and later joined the United States Air Force.  Gary was united in marriage to Shirley Roth on July 10, 1972; from this union Dallas was born.  They later divorced.  Gary worked for Superior Cable, McKay...

Robert E. “Bob” Boese, 78, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.  Bob was born on January 25, 1946 north of Lockridge, the son of Arthur and Viola (Van Sant) Boese.  He was united in marriage to Cheryl Kay Hummell on September 8, 1965, at the Open Bible Church in Mt. Pleasant.  Bob served his country in the United States Army.  Bob worked for the Jefferson County Roads...

Ben L. Bennett, 74, of Yarmouth passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at the Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant.  Ben was born on August 18, 1949, in Charles City the son of Leonard Melvin and Margie Viva Bennett.  He worked in data processing for a number of years.  In his spare time he enjoyed gardening, canning and was a great cook.  He is survived by Jeromy Venghaus and his brother, Barry Bennett.  Ben was preceded in death by his...

Phillip “Albert” Rich, 92, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, at the VanVorhies Haus in Mt. Pleasant.  Albert was born on December 31, 1931, in Mt. Pleasant the son of Forest Milo “Frosty” and Lillie N. (Bain) Rich.  Albert served his country in the United States Army from February 12, 1952 until February 11, 1954.   Following his honorable discharge he was united in marriage to Anna Mae Ross on August 15, 1954, at the...

Carl Dean Graber, 92, of Lockridge passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 after a short stay at the Parkview Home in Wayland, Iowa.  Carl was born on November 7, 1931, in Lockridge, the son of Bernard and Nellie (Hollander) Graber.  He graduated from Lockridge High School in 1949 as valedictorian of his class of twelve.  On Valentine’s Day in 1952 he asked his neighbor and sweetheart, Florence Stewart, to be his wife.  They were united in marriage at the...

Charlotte Marie King, 96, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at the Parkview Home in Wayland. Charlotte was born on March 18, 1927, in Morning Sun, the daughter of Bert Arthur and Hazel Wilma (Kirkpatrick) Butcher, Sr. She was the oldest of ten children.  She was united in marriage to James Lowell King on December 31, 1945, in Bedford, Indiana, he preceded her in death on March 12, 1999.  She attended the University High School of Bloomington, Indiana and...

James H. ‘Jim” Gill, 95 of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at the Sunrise Terrace Care Center in Winfield.  Jim was born on September 24, 1928, at Glasgow, Iowa the son of Nira and Linnie Dell (Lee) Gill.  He attended Mt. Zion, Clay Hill and Pleasant Grove Country Schools.   Jim was united in marriage to Nola Pross on February 24, 1951 in Mt. Pleasant.  They later divorced.  He worked at the Mental Health...

Randy J. Ackerson, 66, of Burlington passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Randy was born on June 18, 1957, in Webster City, Iowa the son of Thomas F. and Barbara E. (Best) Ackerson.  He worked at ISC before working for Locaota and Case.  Randy was united in marriage to Dana Forrester on July 30, 2023, in Burlington.  He enjoyed listening to music and riding his motorcycle, but most of all spending time with his...