Author: Allison Jacobs

Kesone Sisomphane, 76, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026 at his home.

Visitation for family and friends will be 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. with a Celebration of Life to begin at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Memorials may be made to the family.

Kesone was born March 13, 1949 in Laos, the son of Thitsey and Pheng (Chantavong) Sisomphane. He married Thile Leovan, December 15, 1972.

Kesone and his family came to the United States in 1979. When they arrived, Kesone worked at various factories in Fairfield. Later in life, he went into the restaurant business and opened the Noodle House in Fairfield. Kesone loved the outdoors, fishing and hunting.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Thile; sons, Nikhom Sisomphane of Fairfield, Nikone (Madison) Sisomphane of Maui, Hawaii, and Kanda Sisomphane of Fairfield; grandchildren, Alex, Talan, Kodey, Chloe, Colton, Keenan, Kianna, Kelsey, Natalia, Asher, and Axton; siblings, Phad, Toui, and May.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Phou; and sister, Baung.

Janea E. Osier, 19, of Mount Pleasant, died Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.

Janea was born on May 7, 2006, in Iowa City, the daughter of Walter and Dana (Reed) Osier. She grew up in the Salem and Mount Pleasant communities. Janea graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 2023, completing her education one year early. She worked as a car detailer at J.D. Byrdyer in Burlington.

Janea was the definition of a free spirit. She had a passion for traveling and riding motorcycles. She was a true animal lover, especially devoted to her dog, Nova. Janea enjoyed spending time outdoors, swimming in ponds and lakes, fishing, and embracing nature. Janea loved spending time with her family and friends; especially her best friend Aaeriona Baker. She carried the best qualities of all her family within her.  Janea will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Janea is survived by her mother Dana (Pat Ireland) Osier of Mount Pleasant; brother Beau (Shyanne Kirby) Reed of Anamosa; brother Chantz (Lyndsey) Vargus of Mount Pleasant; sister Katie (Tim) Ireland of Dyersville; granny Janet Boulton of Mount Pleasant; grandfather Danny (Marie) Reed of Macomb, IL; father Walt (Kim Bessine) Osier of Danville; sister Desiree (Brandon Schmitter) Osier of Keosauqua; sister Kelso (Dayton Griggs) Messerschmitt of Seatle, WA; grandfather Jerry (Mary Dietrick) Osier of Mount Pleasant; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her infant brothers Deven Vargus, Bret Osier; grandfather Douglas “Papa” Boulton; grandmother Marjorie Osier; cat Mr. Wayne; and dog Oakey.

Funeral service will be held 4:00 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Olson-Yoder Funeral Home. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 12:00 p.m., with the family present to greet friends from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to All God’s Creatures. The Olson-Yoder Funeral Home is caring for Janea and her family. Condolences may be left for the family at www.olsonyoderfh.com

Ronald D. Coberley, 83, of New London, died Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Southeast Iowa Regional Health Center following a short illness.  A Celebration of his life will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the Ronald D. Coberley Auditorium at New London High School with Pastor David Mixon officiating.  Inurnment will be held at Long Creek Cemetery, rural Danville, immediately following the service.  Visitation will begin at noon on Friday at Elliott Chapel where the family will receive friends from 4:00 -7:00 pm.  In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for New London Dollars for Scholars or Burlington Municipal Band.  Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.

Judith Ann (Dunbar) Bower passed away peacefully Monday, March 9, 2026, at Sunrise

Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Winfield, IA.

Judy was born on April 12, 1946, in the Washington Community Hospital in Washington, IA., the daughter of Dale and Maurine (Sheets) Dunbar. She attended Keota grade school until the fifth grade, where the family lived south of Keota, east of Talleyrand. Judy attended the 6^th grade in Mt Zion, one room school. She then attended Lockridge for junior high school, and graduated from Fairfield High School, class of 1964. Judy briefly attended Northeast Missouri State University, Kirksville, MO.

After graduation Judy was employed with H&R Block, Henry County Savings Bank and US Bank for 25 years in the bookkeeping department as a supervisor in that area. She then worked as a case manager for the Henry County Attorney for 13 years, before retiring.

Judy married Ben Bower in Mount Pleasant on June 21, 1970.

Judy was a seamstress, an avid reader and sang in the Southeast Iowa Sweet Adelines Choir, Mount Pleasant Choral, Iowa Wesleyan College Vocal group, Acapella Group, Church Choir and played in Bell Choir and was an accomplished piano and flute player.

Judy and Ben built their first home in rural Salem, lived there for 12 years, then moved to West Point, for 14 years and then built a home in Mount Pleasant where they currently reside.

Judy and Ben had many interests. Spending time with friends and family. Among them was traveling to Colorado, to their condo and to Branson, MO. Trips in the late winter to visit Judy’s brother and sister in California, with stops in Arizona to visit relatives and friends. Together they traveled in all 50 states and some many times over. Cruised to Alaska, flew to the Arctic Circle and once drove to Alaska via Canada & the Yukon on the Alcan highway. They vacationed in the Hawaii, Bahamas, Germany, Italy and Austria.

Surviving is her grade school sweetheart and loving husband of 51 years, Ben. Brothers; Dennis Dunbar, Muscatine, IA.; Lyle (Ann) Dunbar, San Diego, CA. and John (Angie) Dunbar, Fairfield, IA. Sister-in-law’s: Melissa Olson, Urbandale, IA and Karen Bower, Mount Pleasant; many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Preceding her in death are her parents Dale and Maurine “Sheets” Dunbar, a sister Linda Appleby, brother-in-law, Tim Bower, and sister-in-law Betty Dunbar.

Judy deeply appreciated all of the compassionate care she received from the entire staff and Poppy, while she was at Sunrise Terrace Care Center in Winfield, their kindness and support meant a great deal to Judy and her family.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2026, at Olson-Yoder Funeral Home in Mount Pleasant, where the family will greet friends from 5-7 p.m. Funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Court Fischer officiating. Burial will be in the Glasgow Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established for the Glasgow Cemetery and the First United Methodist Church in Mount Pleasant. The Olson-Yoder Funeral Home is caring for Judy and her family. www.olsonyoderfh.com.

Delbert H. Moeller, 85, of West Point, Iowa, passed away at 11:35 a.m. Thursday, March 5, 2026 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Home Health and Hospice in West Burlington, Iowa.

He was born on November 20, 1940 in St. Paul, Iowa, the son of Rudolph and Marcella (Klesner) Moeller. On June 25, 1987 he married Barbara Peffer.

Survivors include his wife Barbara; six children: Diane (Jerry) Francy, Randy (Michelle) Moeller, Wade (Kelly) Sass, Carol (Larry) Keester, Randi (Devron) Sedy, Kelly (Jason) Anderson; seventeen grandchildren: Kristin, Brent, Brianne, Jordan, Justin, Tyler, Alexis, Dalton, Devin, Brandon, Ben, Emily, Michael, Jordan, Ryder, Jaxon, Cooper; thirteen great grandchildren; two sisters: Nancy (Mike) Cutler of Marion, Iowa, Sr. Joanne Moeller of LaCrosse, Wisconsin; and four brothers: Victor (Maureen) Moeller of Port Aransas, Texas, Ronnie (Sharon) Moeller of Fort Madison, Iowa, Gary (Sandy) Moeller of Altoona, Iowa, Roger (Joan) Moeller of West Point, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers: Richard and Paul Moeller.

Delbert graduated from Gem City Business College. He Served in the United States Army National Guard for six years and worked at Burlington Basket Company, where he retired as a controller. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church where he served on the Parish Council, as well as the West Point fire department, where he served as chief for six years. He also served on the West Point City Council, Utility Board, Zoning Board, West Point Sweet Corn Festival Committee, IARBGAR, and was Community Club President.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 21, 2026 at St Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in West Point with Father Dan Dorau as celebrant.

Burial will be at a later date in Calvary Cemetery in West Point.

A memorial has been established in his memory for Southeast Iowa Regional Home Health and Hospice and West Point Fire and Rescue and can be mailed to the family at P.O. Box 22, West Point, Iowa 52656.

Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.