Author: Allison Jacobs

Mr. Gordon G. Martin, 69, of Augusta, died Sunday, August 14, 2022 at his home.  Friends may call after 9:00 a.m. on Friday, August 19 at Elliott Chapel, where the family will receive friends one hour prior to an 11:00 a.m. service.  Pastor David Mixon will officiate with interment following at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, rural Mount Pleasant.  A memorial has been established to Pleasant Hill Cemetery.  Online condolences may be left at elliottfuneralchapel.com.

Theresa E. (nee Specht) Wamer, 59, of Salem, IA, formerly of Davenport, IA, Carmel, IN and Park Forest, IL, died Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Select Specialty Hospital in Davenport.

The funeral mass for Theresa will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, August 17 at the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Houghton, IA. The Revs. Dan Dorau and Andrew Rauenbuhler will concelebrate the mass. Burial will be in the St. John Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 9-10 AM on Wednesday at the church. Friends may call to sign the register and pay respects from 12-8 PM on Tuesday at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, IA.

Memorials may be directed to the family. On-line condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com.

Theresa Elizabeth Specht was born February 17, 1963 in Chicago, IL. She was the daughter of Robert Gregory and Bernadine (nee Kruszynski) Specht. She lived in Park Forest before moving with her family to Carmel, IN. She graduated from Carmel High School in 1981. During her high school years, she played violin and was the 1^st Chair of the Violin I section of the Indianapolis Youth Symphony. She matriculated to Ball State University and was conferred with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice. She furthered her education at Capella University, earning her master’s degree in Marital and Family Therapy.

While at Ball State, Theresa met her future husband. On July 26, 1986 at St. Wamer.

Theresa’s career highlights include her positions as Assistant Criminal Court Clerk Supervisor of Marion County (Indianapolis), IN, Tabulations Manager for PMR Research and Donor Recruitment Coordinator for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, both in Davenport.

Theresa was very active in multiple volunteer organizations. For 10 years, she was the Coordinator of Service Meals (for the underprivileged) of Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish of Davenport. She was active in several neighborhood organizations, most notably the Hamburg Historic District of Davenport. When time permitted, Theresa enjoyed gardening and raising chickens. She was a voracious reader, completing an untold number of books.

Those thankful for sharing in Theresa’s life include her husband, Robert, of Salem; her parents, Robert and Bernadine Specht of Monmouth, IA; her children – Richard Willer (Laura Schnack) of Silvis, IL, Jacqueline Cohoon (Craig) of Davenport, Kameron Wamer (Zoe Rae Lozano) o f Davenport and Kajohnique Wamer of Fairfield, IA; her brothers – Stephen Specht of Kokomo, IN and Robert Todd Specht of Davenport; her sister-in-law, Stacy Specht of Noblesville, IN; her grandchildren – Dylan, Madeline, Jace, Connor, Eleanore and Cecelia; Robert’s siblings – Liz Borgman (Tony) of Phoenix, AZ, Debbie Wamer-Quinlyn (Robert) of Columbus, IN, Richard Wamer, Jr. (Dina Delaney) of Tucson, AZ and Joni Wamer of Indianapolis;

Theresa is preceded in death by her “beloved baby brother” – Wayne Stanley Specht, her mother & father-in-law, Richard & Gloria Wamer; her sister-in-law – Gloria Wamer-Holmes and her grandmother – Eleanore Kruszynski.

Dennis E. Fraise, 66, of Mount Pleasant, died Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.

Dennis was born November 26, 1955, in Mount Pleasant, the son of Victor and Jean (Peterman) Fraise. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1975. Dennis worked for Staats, Buff’s Truckstop and Community Actions. He served on the Salem Volunteer Fire Department, was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Dennis could be found selling collectibles at flea markets, or on the hunt for his next great treasure at yard sales. He enjoyed his cats, attending Salem Old Settlers and Midwest Old Threshers.

He is survived by two sisters, Joan Panos of Mount Pleasant, Ann Griffin of Fairfield; brother Michael (Becky) Fraise of Mount Pleasant, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Tom and Mark; and two sisters Kathy Fraise and infant Veronica.

A Memorial Mass will be held 10:00 am Saturday, August 20, 2022, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, with Rev. Paul Connolly as celebrant. Inurnment will be in the St. Alphonsus Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday from 2:00-7:00 pm at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel where family will greet friends from 4:00-7:00 pm. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm. A memorial fund has been established for St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and Vintage Raven (Cat Shelter). www.powellfuneralhomes.com

Rosa L. Prevett, 81, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022, at her daughter’s home.

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant.  A graveside service will be held at a  later date

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

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