Area Obituaries

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…

SAMUEL JUNIOR ADAMS Samuel Junior Adams, son of Emery Samuel and Lucille Helyer Adams, was born May 29, 1939, at Corydon, Wayne County, Iowa. Junior moved to his home near Mount Ayr in 1945. He graduated from Mount Ayr High School in 1958. Junior was united in marriage to Juanita Clark on January 29, 1967,…

Teresa Gail Hall, age 59, died on Friday, December 22, 2023, at her residence. Born May 16, 1964 in Ruislip AFB, England, she was the daughter of Arnita Gail Puutio Hall and the late Lowell Junior Hall. Teresa was a strong woman of faith and was a member of Alice Drive Baptist Church. She graduated…

Donna Jean (Wicker) Deemer, daughter of Donald and Alice (Laird) Wicker was born in Creston, IA on November 15, 1950. She was a daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and cherished friend to many. In Donna’s younger years, she was very active in sports. She participated in Basketball, Softball and Track. She graduated from Grand Valley…

Betty Jean Schnackenberg was born June 10th, 1940, in Portland, Oregon the daughter of Cecil and Vesta (Conley) Smith. While Betty Jean was still young the family moved to Iowa. Being one of the oldest Betty was busy helping out with her younger siblings. Betty graduated from Mount Ayr High School. She married Leonard Watts…

I was born, lived and died a sinner.  My hope is to hear “Today you will be with me in Paradise.” I was born March 24, 1927, to John F. and Anna C. (Holms) Haidsiak in a farm home west of Athelstan, IA. I was the youngest of ten, seven girls and three boys.  Three…