Area Obituaries

David Alfred, “D.A.” Jennings, 78, of Mount Ayr, passed away at Clearview Home on Friday, September 20th, 2024. D.A was born January 28th, 1946, in Creston, Iowa, to Clark David (“David”) and Wilmina Jennings (née Wilkey). He grew up with his younger sister Mary Suzanne (“Suzanne”).  Being of a jovial nature, DA was a great tease and jokester.  He enjoyed…

Larry Dean England (Butch) was born May 2, 1942, to Walter and Dorothy Rechtenbach England at Creston Hospital in Creston, Iowa. Larry was the oldest of 4 children: 1 sister Karen and 2 brothers Gerald and Donnie. He played football during his high school years and with Coach Kerber’s help, made all- star 8-man football…

Donald Wayne Hensley “Don” was born on March 23, 1937, and passed away peacefully on September 19, 2024.  He was a loving husband, father, papa, brother, and friend. Don graduated from Mount Ayr High School in 1956 and proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1959 to 1961. On July 10, 1960, he…

Retha Lorene May was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1924, to Reuel Emerson May and Bessie Faye (Marsh) May at home. She was welcomed into the family by two brothers, Carl Edward and John Franklin. Later they were joined by sister Bonnie Jean. Retha passed away at the Ringgold County Hospital on September 4,…

Helen was born January 18, 1925, at her parent’s home in Kellerton, Iowa to Wilber (Doc) and Donna (Swigart) Greimann. Helen passed away September 2, 2024, at the age of 99 after spending the last 7 years at the Mount Ayr Health Care Center in Mount Ayr, Iowa. Strong in her faith she will be…

Crystal DeGonia, 45, of Diagonal, died Sunday, August 25, 2024, at University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Celebration of Life Services will be at 1:11 p.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Powers Funeral Home in Creston. The services will be live streamed. Pastor Deloris Doench and Pastor Tim Maxa will officiate. The burial…

Jerry Ronald Cooper, son of Raleigh L. & Sally (Shephard) Cooper, was born October 27, 1938, at Plant City, Florida. At a young age, the family moved to Williston, Florida where Jerry attended school, graduating from Williston High School in 1957. On April 3, 1958, Jerry enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country…

Mary Ann Kenyon, 72, of Creston, died Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at her home in Creston. Celebration of Life Memorial Services to honor Mary Ann’s life will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 6, 2024, at First United Methodist Church in Creston, Iowa. Services will be livestreamed at a link found under Mary Ann’s obituary…