Darlene Shofe

By Allison Jacobs · Thursday, August 17th, 2023 at 10:28 am CDT

Darlene Shofe, 89, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Addington Place in Mt. Pleasant.

Darlene was born on March 5, 1934, in Burlington, Iowa the daughter of Howard Marcus & Alice (Blixt) Stucker.  As a child she lived south of Mt. Pleasant on a farm where she developed the love for all kinds of animals.  Darlene graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in the class of 1952.  Darlene was united in marriage to Delbert Foss and from this union two children were born, Sue and Dean. Darlene and Delbert owned and operated the Dream Drive-In in Mt. Pleasant for many years.  After their divorce she was united in marriage to Chuck Kimble.  Following the death of Chuck, Darlene was united in marriage to Dick Shofe.

Darlene will be remembered for her wonderful cooking and her many different collections of roosters and chickens.  She had a wonderful way of entertaining people and always had a good thing to say about people.  She was very loving and caring to her family and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.

She is survived by her children, Sue Krzystofiak and Dean Foss both of Mt. Pleasant, her grandchildren, Nicolas (Orfa) Foss and Kate Krzystofiak, great grandchildren, Nicolas “Nico” Foss, Sofia Foss and Camila Foss and two brothers, Bob (Carol) Stucker of Minnesota and Wendell (Yvette) Stucker of California.

Darlene was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands and one brother, Daryll Stucker.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the Wellspring Evangelical Free Church in Mt. Pleasant with Rev. Tye Male officiating.  Burial will follow in the Shinar Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery.  Friends may call after 4 p.m. on Friday at the Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant where the family will be present from 6 to 8 p.m. that evening. A memorial has been established in her memory.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.murphyfuneralandmonuments.com

Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant, is caring for her arrangements.

Douglas Alan Loeffler

By Allison Jacobs · Thursday, August 17th, 2023 at 8:36 am CDT

Douglas Alan Loeffler, died June 17, 2023. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 26th from 1-4 p.m. at the Loeffler Farm, 3171 120th Street Brighton, IA. The Gould Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements for Douglas Loeffler.
Doug is survived by his wife, Marcella of Brighton, two children, Wendy Loeffler of Marion, and Jason
(Christina) Loeffler of Brighton, and two special grandchildren, Ethan and Callie Loeffler. His brother
Dennis (Karen) Loeffler of Cedar Rapids, his nephews Josh (Lisa) Loeffler of Ankeny and Zach (Tara)
Loeffler of Cedar Rapids, and their families.

Irene VanOsdol

By Allison Jacobs · Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 at 11:36 am CDT

Irene VanOsdol, 90, of Winfield, died Monday, August 14, 2023 at Sunrise Terrace in Winfield.  Services are pending at Elliott Chapel, New London.

Live public safety training in Burlington, IA August 17th & 18th

By Allison Jacobs · Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 at 8:40 am CDT

If you see a swarm of police, EMTs, and firefighters in Burlington today and tomorrow, don’t be concerned. The Burlington Police Department and several other public safety agencies will be conducting live scenario-based training in and around Great River Christian School in Burlington, located at 426 Harrison, today and tomorrow.

This is live training with a large public safety presence which could impact access to the area requiring you to use an alternate route. Please consider this when planning your travel.

Farmland Leasing and Management Workshop

By Allison Jacobs · Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 at 6:33 am CDT

Thursday, August 24th from 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM at the Henry County Extension Office in Mount Pleasant, Iowa State University and Farm & Ag Business Management Specialists will present information and updates on farmland leasing topics including current cash rental rates, land values and crop price survey results, determining a fair cash rent, tenant/landowner communications and legal aspects, approaches to writing and terminating a farm lease, and share ISU Extension web-based resources.

 

Workshops range from 2-3 hours in length, with a 100-page leasing arrangements book provided, one per registrant. Visit the Ag Decision Maker website for additional details and locations, www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/info/meetings.html.

Contact Information:

Diane Davis

dld@iastate.edu

(319) 385-8126

Primary Instructor:

Charles Brown

crbrown@iastate.edu

(641) 673-5841

More information about this program

Operator of mower life flighted after accident in Lee County

By Allison Jacobs · Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 at 6:28 am CDT

Saturday at about 4:30 in the afternoon Lee County Deputies were dispatched to the 1900 block of 150th avenue in response to a two-vehicle accident involving a truck and a residential mower tractor. While en route dispatch advised a life flight helicopter was on the way for Steven Schau, the operator of the mower. Lee County Ambulance and firefighters were already on the scene when deputies arrived. Daniel Sallen was identified as the driver of the pickup truck involved in the accident. It was determined Sallen had his license suspended the week before due to vision impairment. Schau was transported by life flight to the Quincy Medical Center.

Lee County Accident results in arrest

By Allison Jacobs · Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 at 6:27 am CDT

Saturday in Lee County a single vehicle roll over collision resulted in an arrest. The driver Angel Tarre Valderrama of Montrose stated he was turning northbound on 250th avenue when he lost control. Driver stated he was travel at 30-35 mph. Three occupants in the vehicle stated they were making a turn and lost control. Tarre Valderrama was arrested for OWI, no license, no insurance, and failure to maintain control.

Tate Riley

By Allison Jacobs · Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 at 4:47 pm CDT

Tate Riley, age 53, of Brighton, died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, August 15, 2023.

Tate was born on February 14, 1970, in Mount Pleasant, the son of Norma Taylor and Gary L. Riley. Tate moved to Lafayette, Colorado, where he attended college and began working. He worked as a carpenter and construction worker. In June of 1991, Tate married Kim Lovett, the couple later divorced.  Tate returned to Iowa in 2006. He enjoyed playing the guitar and his heart was full of kindness.

Tate is survived by his mother Norma Taylor of Mount Pleasant; three children, Aleesha Riley, Ian Riley, Paige Riley, all of Colorado; three grandchildren; sister Cherity Wibben of Mount Pleasant; and brother Jesiah Riley of West Chester.

He was preceded in death by his father, maternal grandparents Everett and Doris Taylor, and paternal grandparents Virgil and Joan Riley.

According to Tate’s wishes, his body has been cremated and no formal services will be held. The Olson-Powell Chapel & Crematory is caring for Tate and his family.  www.powellfuneralhomes.com