Area Obituaries

Connor Dean Swank was born January 26, 2001, at the Greater Regional Hospital in Creston Iowa, to Virginia Lee (Paris) and Eric Dean Swank. He was their first baby boy and then Connor would help welcome home Korbin Lee and both boys welcomed Zachary Joseph Lyle. He loved his siblings and would do anything for…

Leola Marie Dolecheck was born August 14, 1932, to Clarence and Irma Loomis and welcomed brother Donald to the family. Leola grew up on a farm and attended school near Thayer, Iowa. She met Ivan Frank Dolecheck through his cousin and fell in love. The two were married on October 7, 1949, and celebrated 72…

Dennis Charles Powell, known affectionately as Dennis to all that knew him, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2023, at the age of 85. A native of Iowa, born September 7, 1938, to Rolland and Oy Terwilliger. Dennis’s early life was steeped in the values and traditions of the American heartland. His service in the…

Donald Burr Solliday was born March 13, 1936, in Albion, Indiana to Charles Enos and Mayme Butler Solliday. He was welcomed by sister Helen Ruth and brother Charles Herbert. Don lost his father at the age of 13 and later welcomed Don Favinger as his stepfather. He grew up in Knox, Indiana being, in his…

Kenny Johnson, son of Orlo and Ester Johnson, was born southeast of Mount Ayr on February 25, 1934; he was the second of four brothers. Kenny was a wonderful husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great grandfather. Kenny was also an important uncle and friend to many. After Lois passed away Kenny was fortunate to find…

Jerry Lee Cooper was born May 27, 1938, on a farm north of Tingley, IA, to Roy and Agnes Cooper. He joined sisters Imogene and Beverly, brother Harold; followed by sister Sherry. Jerry attended country schools near Kellerton and Blackmore Corner before going to Mount Ayr Community School. Between his Sophomore and Junior year, he…

was born November 26, 1925, to Ike and Gladys Kiburz.  John attended and graduated from Orient Macksburg School in 1942. While in school, John had a great career in sports.  John served his country in the U.S. Navy, serving in Guam during World War II.  While in the Navy, he attended four prestigious universities: St…

Henry “Hank” Emmett Russell passed away on Wednesday, December 27th, 2023, with all his family by his side at the Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Hank was born on May 12th, 1953, in Maryville, Missouri to Anita Osburn Russell and HK Russell and was welcomed home by older sisters Evelyn, Kay, and…

The day was January 16, 1946, when William & Lavetta (Overman) Lynch welcomed their first child, Michael Douglas Lynch in Redding, Iowa. Mike was later joined by his sisters Patricia and Pamela, and brother Bill. He was an active kid on the farm and didn’t shy away from hard work or taking care of animals,…

Kenny Johnson, son of Orlo and Ester Johnson, was born southeast of Mount Ayr on February 2, 1934; he was the second of four brothers. Kenny passed away December 31, 2023. Kenny was a wonderful husband, father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather. Kenny was also an important uncle and friend to many. After Lois passed…