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06/22/2026

Sandra J. Prickett, 78, of Lockridge passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the Montezuma Specialty Care Center.

A Celebration of Sandra’s will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the Lockridge Baptist Church with Pastor Stephen Prickett officiating. Burial will follow at the Grant Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Lockridge Fire and Rescue and or to the Lockridge Baptist Church 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 Sandra.

06/15/2026

David Lloyd Schenk, 79, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids.

David was born on February 16, 1947, in Mount Pleasant, the son of John Casper and Mary Lou (Chrisinger) Schenk. He graduated from Washington High School in the class of 1965. After his high school graduation, he joined the United States Navy and was honorably discharged on April 30, 1970. He was very proud of his military service to his country. He served on the USS Little Rock during the 6 Day War. David worked for the Farmstead Meat Packing Plant and later for the United States Postal Service. He enjoyed singing and was a member of the Cedar Rapids Harmony Hawks and the Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale. Throughout his life he had a passion for trains; he enjoyed watching, taking photos and talking about them. David enjoyed spending time with his granddaughter, Alexis.

He is survived by his children, April (Thomas) McDanel, Solon, and Jennifer (Nick) Wolfe, of Fairfax, his granddaughter, Alexis McDanel, and his brother, Richard (Kathy) Schenk of Washington.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services will be held on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 1 p.m. at the Winfield Scott Township Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Henry County Honor Guard. 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 David.

06/15/2026

Terry E. Wasson, 80, of Mount Pleasant went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Park Place Senior Living Center in Mount Pleasant.

Terry was born on December 16, 1945, at Burlington, the son of Albert P. and Philsyleen (Babe) Wasson. He attended New London School graduating in the class of 1964. Terry was united in marriage to Elizabeth Eland on August 2,1968, at the First Presbyterian Church in Winfield.

Terry served his community as a Winfield Patrol Officer, becoming Police Chief in 1976. After 3 years he joined the Henry County Sheriff’s Department as a deputy for 6 years. He left the Sheriff’s Department to become a correctional officer at the Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility, a position he held for 21 years until his retirement in 2006. Terry was dedicated to serving the Winfield Fire and Rescue for 34 years, 25 years as fire chief. He was honored to be selected as Firefighter of the Year in 2010.

Terry will be deeply missed by his wife of 57 years, Liz, his two daughters, Christine (Ron) Griffith and Jodi Wasson (Tim VanAmerongen), his grandchildren, Ali (Zach) Wolf, Reid (Emily) Griffith, Evan (Savannah) Griffith, Jenna (Eli) Roeth, Taran VanAmerongen (Harley Clark), Mica (Blare) Bohler, Dalon (DeeAnn Stark) VanAmerongen, his great grandchildren, Daphne Griffith, Bentley VanAmerongen, Jamison Clark, JR Clark, Israe Bohler, Autum Bohler and Jennings Beaty.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Murphy Funeral Home in Mount Pleasant with Pastor Nancy Sutherland officiating. Burial will follow in the Winfield Scott Township Cemetery. Terry’s family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until time of service at the funeral home on Thursday. Memorials may be directed to the Winfield Fire and Rescue in his memory. Following the services there will be a time of fellowship with a light meal at the Winfield First Presbyterian 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 Terry.

06/04/2026

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 Technology and Biology in 1970. While still in school, she began working in the laboratory at the Mount Pleasant Treatment Center, later known as the Mental Health Institute (MHI). Becky later continued her working career with the United States Postal Service in Mount Pleasant, where many community members came to know her friendly and caring presence before her retirement.

On February 15, 1975, Becky married Richard “Rick” Van Winkle at Forest Lake Baptist Camp rural Ottumwa. Becky’s Christian faith shaped every part of her life. She devoted many years to serving her churches through teaching, mentorship, missions, and hospitality.

Nothing brought Becky more joy than gathering family together. She was known for making holidays and family events special through carefully remembered birthdays and anniversaries, and traditions that created lasting memories. Family members especially remember Becky roaming through gatherings with a camera in hand, often catching people mid-bite during meals before they had a chance to protest. She was also well known for making sure pie arrived before the meal whenever possible.

She enjoyed studying scripture, traveling, and supporting the interests and activities of her family and grandchildren, who brought her tremendous joy.

Those thankful for sharing in her life include her son, Daniel (Kira) Van Winkle of Ottumwa; her daughter-in-law Kristin Van Winkle of Washington; her grandchildren Madison, Lincoln, Quincy, Grady, and Cooper Van Winkle; along with many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Simon and Eva Swailes; her sister, Dona Rose Church; her son, Dr. James Lewis Van Winkle; her husband, Richard “Rick” Van Winkle; and her brother, Rex C. Swailes.

Above all, Becky will be remembered for her steadfast faith in Jesus Christ, her servant’s heart, her kindness toward others, and the deep love she poured into her family every day of her life.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the Faith Christian Outreach Church in Mount Pleasant. Burial will follow in the Forest Home Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. on Thursday at the Murphy Funeral Home of Mount Pleasant where the family will be present from 5 to 7 p.m. that evening. Memorials may be directed to Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice 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 Becky.

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.

Keith loved to share stories about when he helped build several of the buildings at Iowa Wesleyan College in the 1950’s. Such as putting the new dome on Old Main after it burned. He was very patient when he had the opportunity to help younger people when they showed an interest in learning about carpentry, or if someone needed some help with a project.

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.

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