Area Obituaries
Florence Olive Abarr, the only child of Carl and Julia Dyer Abarr, was born at home on the farm west of Mount Ayr August 20, 1921. She began her education at Silver Point country school and graduated with the Mount Ayr High School Class of 1938 where she was involved in a variety of activities…
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Samuel Wilie Baker was born November 8, 1961 in Allendale, MO to Loren and Edna (Roach) Baker. He departed this life July 1, 2022 after a long illness. Sam resided in Grant City, MO with his youngest son, Willie Baker. Sam lived a short time in Mount Ayr, IA. Where he married his first wife,…
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Lois Ann Hunt, 80, of Johnston (and Diagonal), IA passed away peacefully with daughters at her side on Thursday, July 7, 2022. She was born in Ponca City, OK, on April 7, 1942, to Bill and Margie (Pfieffer) Jeans. Lois, nicknamed, “Cookie”, attended Ponca City School followed by Oklahoma State University where she graduated with…
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Madelynn Rose Peterson gained her wings June 24, 2022. Princess was born January 31, 2022. During her time on earth, she was loved by anyone who laid eyes on her. Madelynn is the daughter of Dominique Peterson and Justin Parker. She leaves behind two sisters (Danielle and Annabelle) also two brothers (Payton and Ayden). Not…
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Myron Arthur Ingram was born March 12, 1935, to Herman R. and Mildred E. (Spencer) Ingram. He graduated from Mount Ayr High School. Myron served his country in the US Army. Myron married Shirley J. Heggs on June 30, 1957, at the Kellerton Christian Church in Kellerton, IA. Myron and Shirley lived in Des Moines,…
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Glenn LeRoy Trimble, son of Harry Glenn and Lois Pearl (Buck) Trimble, was born May 26, 1927, at home in Ringgold County, IA. LeRoy was welcomed into the home by his two sisters, Mary Margaret and Doris Marie. LeRoy attended and graduated from Kellerton High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army from…
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Norma Jean Gilliland was born on July 3, 1936, to Lewis and Madge (Crittenden) Brand on the farm in Union County, IA. The tenth of eleven children, Jean was eagerly welcomed into a large family full of loving brothers and sisters. Jean grew up on a farm near Mount Ayr, attended country school and eventually…
Read MoreDarlene Y. Weeter, age 78 of Lincoln, NE passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at 2:30 p.m. in Bryans Hospital Lincoln, NE. Darlene was in her 79th year of life as she had already completed the 78 years and only a few months away from finishing the 79th year of life. She was…
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The world lost a kind, curious and determined soul on June 11, 2022, when Robert Louis Williams passed away peacefully at the age of 92 in Fullerton, CA. Robert was born on December 18,1929 in Boise, ID to Robert E. and Marietta J. Williams but grew up in Kellerton, IA. He was raised largely by…
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Susan Angus, 73, of Cedar Rapids; formerly of the Mount Ayr / Creston areas, died Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at her home. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 26, 2022 at the Powers Funeral Home 601 New York Avenue in Creston. Pastor Tim Maxa will officiate. The Service…
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On Sunday, December 18, 1949, at Creston, IA, Elbert and Anna (Bowen) Haley welcomed into this world their first-born child and gave her the name, Cathy Ann. Cathy would later help welcome her younger sister, Lora, better known as Lou. Cathy grew up at Benton, IA and she graduated from Mount Ayr High School with…
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Jerry Wayne Marler, youngest child of Roy and Maude (Rinehart) Marler, was born February 15, 1939, in Grant City, MO and passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Clearview Home in Mount Ayr, IA surrounded by family. He graduated with the class of 1957 from Grant City High School. Jerry was married to Mary Ruth…
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