Obituaries

Jack E. Mitchell, 89, of rural Keosauqua died at 6:10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, at Good Samaritan Society-Van Buren Hospice in Keosauqua.Arrangements are pending at Pedrick Funeral Home in Keosauqua.

Patricia Rebecca ?Becky? Kann, age 63, of Fairfield, Iowa peacefully passed away on October 14, 2012 surrounded by loved ones. She was a devoted Christian, a true friend, and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. Her life was full of compassion, teaching and service.Becky was born on June 7, 1949 in Ottumwa, Iowa to Omer and Mary Theresa Adam. After growing up in the Pleasant Plain area, she graduated from ...

Mary Louise Zuehlke, 77, of Fairfield, died Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 at Jefferson County Health Center.A graveside memorial service is at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Evergreen Cemetery with the Rev. Stacy Grau officiating. The body has been cremated.Memorials may be made to the family. Cards and memorials can be sent to 802 W. Jackson St. Apt. #3, Fairfield 52556.Ms. Zuehlke was born on Jan. 9, 1935, in Fairfield the ...

September 1, 1942 - June 13, 2018A graveside service for John D. Glick, 75, of Hillsboro, will be held Sunday, September 2, 2018 at 4 p.m. at the South Gingerich Cemetery, rural Kalona. John Glick died Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at the Keosauqua Health Care Center. Memorial donations can be given to the Hillsboro Christian Church.John D. Glick was born September 1, 1942 in Kalona, Iowa, the son of Daniel and ...

Barbara W. Weaver was born December 25, 1954 in Centerville, Mich., the daughter of William LeRoy and Marjorie (Schlabach) Bontrager. On June 19, 1975, Barbara was united in marriage to Simon Weaver in Kalona. Barbara passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at home. Barbara is survived by her husband, Simon; two daughters: Mary Beth (Kenneth) Miller of Wellman and Rebecca ...

Wayne R. Parsons, 93, of rural Richland, died Monday, June 11, 2018, at the Keokuk County Hospital in Sigourney. He was born in Jefferson County to Russell Otto and Mildred Wheeler Parsons. Wayne attended country school near Richland and graduated from Richland High School in 1943. He married Iola R. Lock at the Woolson Friends Church on August 10, 1947 and she died March 12, 2017. Wayne lived on their farm ...

November 15, 1921 - June 9, 2018 Robert F. Plattenberger, 96, of Martelle, Iowa, died Saturday, June 9, 2018 surrounded by family. As a citizen, Robert was quietly attentive; as a son, dutiful; as a husband, loving and constant; as a father and grandfather, patient and kind; as a friend, loyal. His presence enhanced his community. In short, he was as honest a man as ever God with his image blest. The ...

September 16, 1969 - June 8, 2018 Daniel "Dan" Eldon Britsch, 48, of Parnell, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 8, 2018. Daniel was born September 16, 1969 in Oskaloosa, Iowa to Jerry and Jane (Kibling) Britsch. Daniel was raised in Washington, Iowa graduating from Washington High School in 1988. He attended Kirkwood Community College and graduated with an Associates degree in Industrial Maintenance. ...

Danny Joe Fread, age 55 of Bethpage, Tenn. passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018 from injuries sustained in a car accident.An Air Force Veteran, he leaves behind a son, Shawn Fread; a sister; and three nephews.Per his request, his ashes will be spread over the Skunk River by his close friends.

Mary Elizabeth Baker, 86, of Keosauqua, died at 3:20 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12, 2012 at Good Samaritan Society-Van Buren, Keosauqua.A private graveside service was at 2 p.m. today in Purdom Cemetery in Keosauqua, with the Rev. Kevin Mote of Milton Christian Church officiating.In accordance with Baker?s wishes, there was no visitation.Memorials to Purdom Cemetery or Good Samaritan Society-Van Buren may be left at ...