Murphy Funeral Home & Monuments

Murphy Funeral Home & Monuments This funeral home has been in business since 1932 and always family owned. Services with Compassion, Dignity, Honesty and Affordability.

We are a full service funeral home providing traditional services, cremation services,, pre planning in advance, and monument sales.

06/01/2026

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 accomplished carpenter and lamp maker. He worked well into his 80’s before he retired.

Those thankful for sharing in his life include his daughter, Debra Titus of Burlington and his son, Duane (Kate) Rice of Elk River, Minnesota, his grandchildren, Tara Sterba (Andy), Tony Titus, Andrew (Sadie), Patrick (HailyAnna), Megan (Morgan) and Abigail (Tanner) and 5 great grandchildren, along with several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Keith was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one brother, Maurice Garmoe, and two sisters, Lucille Garmoe and Donna Frank.

A celebration of Keith’s life will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 11 to 1 p.m. at the Murphy Funeral Home in Mount Pleasant. Private family burial will be in the Hillsboro Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Mount Pleasant Building Trades class in his memory.

Keith’s family would like to express their appreciation to Every Step Hospice of Mount Pleasant for the loving care they gave to Keith during this time.

05/29/2026

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 children. Martha decided to open the Oakland Mills Store next to their home to help support her family and still be able to be present for her children. She was very well known for selling her homemade tenderloins and the best homemade fish doughball to catch the biggest carp.

Martha and Don together spent many years supporting the Oakland Mills community. They were active members of the Oakland Mills Church and as a couple they were involved in the AWANA youth program, supporting the group meetings as leaders and as teachers. They would always make sure the children were able to attend AWANA events.

Martha and Don enjoyed traveling the country hunting treasures!! They both enjoyed buying antiques, keeping some and selling some. They would come home in their greyhound bus full of treasures to share with all. Lions were Martha’s favorite, as you can see from the two majestic animals standing at the entrance to her home representing her faith in Jesus Christ.

Martha contributed to many community projects throughout her life and would open her door to all. She was a servant of the Lord, a daughter, a wife, a mother, a grandmother and a great grandmother. Martha loved her entire family and friends and was so loved by all.

Those thankful for sharing in her life include her children, Donnie (Sally) Whaley of Coralville, John (Kim Bennett) Whaley of Cedar Bluff, Alabama, Debra Lamm of Mount Pleasant and Lynn (Lori) Whaley of Mount Pleasant, her thirteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren and her sister-in-law, Marilyn Calhoun.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Mary Calhoun, her husband, Donald, her two brothers, Victor Calhoun and Bill (Naoma) Calhoun and her son-in-law, Robert Lamm.

A celebration of Martha’s life will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 2 p.m. at the Oakland Mills Community Church with Pastor Rick Moorman officiating. Burial will follow on the hill at Oakland Mills Cemetery. Following the burial there will be a time of food and fellowship back at the church. Friends may call after 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the Murphy Funeral Home of Mount Pleasant where the family will be present from 4 to 6 p.m. that evening. Memorials may be directed to the Oakland Mills Community Church or the Oakland Mills Cemetery in her memory.

The Murphy Funeral Home of Mount Pleasant is honored to serve the family with love, comfort and dignity as we celebrate the life of Martha.

05/28/2026

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 bikes to stereo equipment. Jeff would have married Mindy Scott on July 25, 2026. Jeff will be remembered for his loving and caring personality.

Those thankful for sharing in his life include his fiancée, Mindy Scott, of Burlington, his mother, Carolyn Hartman, of Fairfield and his father, Douglas Hartman, of Cedar Rapids, his children, Braiden Scott and Raeleyna Scott and his one grandson, Carter Leach and two sisters, Katrina Van Meter of Cedar Rapids and Beth Lorehzen of LeClaire.

Jeff was preceded in death by his brother, Bradley Hartman and his niece, Niki Hartman.

Jeff’s family will host a celebration of his life on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 121 East Broadway Street, Fairfield, Iowa. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Murphy Funeral Home of Mount Pleasant.

The Murphy Funeral Home of Mount Pleasant is honored to serve the family with love, comfort and dignity as we celebrate the life of Jeff.

05/24/2026

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 Living Skills class.

Rick enjoyed listening to music, especially his musical puppy or bear that went everywhere with him. The past few years he has enjoyed living in his REM home with his housemates and staff.

Those thankful for sharing in Rick’s life include his parents, Marvin and Karen Krogmeier, and his sister and brother-in-law, Becky and Kevin Miller all of Mount Pleasant.

Rick was preceded in death by his grandparents.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Mount Pleasant with Father Ross Epping officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Alphonsus Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Murphy Funeral Home in Mount Pleasant. The family will not be present. Memorials may be directed to the St. Alphonsus Catholic Cemetery in his memory.

The Murphy Funeral Home of Mount Pleasant is honored to serve the family with love, comfort and dignity as we celebrate the life of Rick.

04/27/2026

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 Air Force Station in Brooklyn, New York. Following his return from the service, he went to Missouri and farmed with his brother, Charles. Norbert was united in marriage to Mary Jo Leu on July 18, 1959, at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Mount Pleasant. After 62 years of marriage Mary Jo preceded him in death on September 25, 2021.

Norbert worked for the Water Department for the City of Mount Pleasant, and the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant in Middletown. Norbert had a love of the land and enjoyed farming; he was proud that during the hard times he was able to hold on to his farm. Norbert was a member of the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Mount Pleasant.

Those thankful for sharing in his life include his children, Tim Gerleman of Mt. Pleasant, Todd Gerleman of Lockridge, Tina Opzeeland of Oregon City, Oregon, and Troy Gerleman of Ottumwa, eleven grandchildren, Jessica Landess, Jamie Pardall, Jacque Lally, Jalyn Gerleman, Alex Gerleman, Liam Gerleman, Gabriel Opzeeland, Gavin Opzeeland, Dominic Gerleman, Katelyn Gerleman, and Anna Gerleman, and six great grandchildren, Teagan Landess, Coral Landess, Ezra Pardall, Tanner Pardall and Brecken Michael Lally and little baby Lally on the way, and his sister, Mary Ann Sadler of Burlington, along with many nieces and nephews.

Norbert was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Mary Jo, and three brothers, Charles Gerleman, Gerald Gerleman and Edwin Gerleman.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church with Father Ross Epping officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Alphonsus Catholic Cemetery in Mount Pleasant with Military Honors. Friends may call after 2 p.m. on Thursday at the Murphy Funeral Home in Mount Pleasant where the family will be present from 4 to 7 p.m. that evening. A Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Memorials in his memory may be directed to Compassus Hospice.

Norbert's family would like to express their gratitude to the nurses who gave wonderful care for their father for the past 8 years, so that he was able to stay on the farm. This was such a huge blessing to Norbert and his family.

The Murphy Funeral Home of Mount Pleasant is honored to serve the family with love, comfort and dignity as we celebrate the life of Norbert.

04/15/2026

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 Linda Jacobs on May 10, 1975. He worked at Iowa Southern, the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant in Middletown, J. I. Case Manufacturing in Burlington and later for the Mount Pleasant Corrections Facility in Mount Pleasant and was later transferred to Newton from which he retired. Virgil was a member of the Mount Pleasant Open Bible Church where he served as a deacon for a number of years. He enjoyed weightlifting, boxing and his motorcycles. Virgil never knew a stranger.

Those thankful for sharing in his life include his wife, Linda, of 50 years, his sons, Chris (Becky) Barr, of Mount Pleasant, Lanny Barr, of Farmington, and Micky Barr, of New London, his daughter, Vanessa Wagner, of Salem, his 10 grandchildren and several great grandchildren, his sister, Joyce Young of Mount Pleasant and two step-sisters, Donna Fillinger, of Mount Pleasant and Joy Gilleard, of Mount Pleasant and a step-brother, Tom Guinn, of Arizona.

Virgil was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Wally Barr and one sister, Verlee Van Amerongon.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the Murphy Funeral Home of Mount Pleasant with Pastor Gordon Hawkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Home Cemetery in Mount Pleasant. Friends may call after 2 p.m. on Friday at the Murphy Funeral Home where the family will be present from 6 to 7 p.m. that evening. Memorials may be directed to the Mount Pleasant Open Bible Church.

The Murphy Funeral Home of Mount Pleasant is honored to serve the family with love, comfort and dignity as we celebrate the life of Virgil.

03/31/2026

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 took over the management of the fuel side of the 34 Truck Stop. She enjoyed her trips to the casino and doing genealogy.

Those thankful for sharing in her life include her daughter Amber Yetter of Burlington, and her brother, Ed Maginnis of Grand Island, Nebraska.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Leon, and a sister, JoAnn Synder.

Family services will be held in Kimball, Nebraska at a later time. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Murphy Funeral Home of Mount Pleasant.

03/23/2026

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 daughters, Joni (George) Cunningham, of California and Dana Capaldi, of Texas, along with her grandchildren, Sean Cunningham, Taylor Cunningham, Daniel Smith, Austin Wilde, Sadie Beasley and Christian Capaldi, her sister-in-law, Glenda Daniels and her nephew, Jim Daniels.

Sue was preceded in death by her parents and her brother James (Bubba) Daniels.

Everyone who knew Sue felt her big heart and giving nature. Her memory will continue to live on and inspire strength, resilience and generosity in those whose lives she touched. May she rest in peace.

According to Sue’s wishes cremation has been entrusted to the care of Murphy Funeral Home of Mount Pleasant and a private family service will be held with burial in the Salem South Cemetery.

The Murphy Funeral Home of Mount Pleasant is honored to serve the family with love, comfort and dignity as we celebrate the life of Sue.

03/19/2026

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 operator for 26 years before he retired.

He loved music and had a collection of over 300 old 45’s and had written over 200 poems and songs in his lifetime. Rick was a big fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes, St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Chiefs. Rick played softball in his younger years, and enjoyed taking walks, riding his bike and shooting baskets at the REC Center. He enjoyed gardening and giving his produce to others. Rick was devoted to the Holy Scriptures and was a student of the Bible. He was a past member of the V.F.W. Sons of AMVETS.

Rick is survived by his cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Newt and Lucille Williams.

According to his wishes cremation has been entrusted to the care of Murphy Funeral Home of Mount Pleasant. No services will be held. Memorials may be directed to All God’s Creatures Animal Shelter in Mount Pleasant in his memory.

The Murphy Funeral Home of Mount Pleasant is honored to serve the family with love, comfort and dignity as we celebrate the life of Rick.

03/19/2026

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 went to work for Mackay Envelope of Mount Pleasant for 3 years. Her grandchildren were the highlight of her life. Sally was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan and enjoyed trips to the casino. Sally was a member of the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Mount Pleasant.

Those thankful for sharing in her life include her children, Terry Kimble, of Mount Pleasant and Steve (Lori) Fritcher of Danville, her beloved grandchildren, Steven Fritcher, Jr., Russell Fritcher, Kristin Septer and Matthew Kimble, along with four great grandchildren.

Sally was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sisters, Mary Lou Palacio and Delores Crow and two brothers, Nick Sanchez and Gregory Sanchez.

According to her wishes cremation has been entrusted to the care of Murphy Funeral Home of Mount Pleasant and no services will be held.

The Murphy Funeral Home of Mount Pleasant is honored to serve the family with love, comfort and dignity as we celebrate the life of Sally.

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