A Mount Pleasant funeral director is being recognized for decades of service to Iowa communities.
Mark Kimzey of Mount Pleasant was recently honored at the Iowa Funeral Directors Association Convention for 40 years of dedication to the funeral service profession. Kimzey was one of eight funeral directors from across the state to receive the recognition from peers and colleagues.
A graduate of Interstate 35 Community High School, Iowa Wesleyan College, and Worsham College of Mortuary Science, Kimzey has spent his career serving families throughout Iowa. He has worked with Meyer Brothers Funeral Homes in Sioux City and Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home in Charles City, and for the past 25 years has owned and operated Kimzey Funeral Home in Mount Pleasant.
In addition to his professional work, Kimzey remains active in the community through First United Methodist Church, Mount Pleasant Lodge Number 8 AF and AM, Mount Pleasant Evening Rotary, and the Mount Pleasant Chorale. Along with his strong love and support of the community, Mark Kimzey is also a loyal daily listener of KILJ.
The annual IFDA Convention brings together funeral professionals from across the state to share ideas, attend educational sessions, and strengthen their ability to serve families. The association represents more than 650 licensed funeral directors and 300 funeral home establishments across Iowa, with a mission focused on promoting excellence in funeral service.
For more information, visit the Iowa Funeral Directors Association website.