Maurice Hodges

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023 at 12:33 pm CDT

Maurice Hodges, 81 of Hillsboro, died Saturday, April 29, 2023, at his home.

Maurice was born March 15, 1942 in Alexander, Missouri, the son of Lewis and Eolleen Hodges. On December 23, 1962 he was united in marriage to Joyce Forbes at the Hillsboro Baptist Church. He lived in the Salem and Hillsboro communities all of his life. He worked for Goodyear, Army Ammunition Plant and ESB in Burlington. Maurice was a member of the Prairie Baptist Church. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, hunting, fishing, John Deere Tractors and talking on his Ham Radio to people overseas.

Maurice is survived by a daughter Terri Hodges, son Mark Hodges both of Hillsboro, sister-in-law Dartha Forbes of Graham, Texas, brother-in-law Larry Forbes of New Hampshire, and several cousins.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Joyce, a brother Steve Hodges and a sister Betty Dunbar.

Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 4, 2023, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel in Mount Pleasant. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of service on Thursday. A memorial fund has been established for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel is caring for Maurice and his family. www.powellfuneralhomes.com

Dr. Glen Pedersen

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023 at 12:32 pm CDT

Dr. Glen Pedersen, 77, of Mount Pleasant, died Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, May 21st, 2023, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. Pastor Chris Carr will officiate. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 21st, where the family will be present to greet friends from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service. A memorial fund has been established for Park Place Elder Living. The Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel is caring for Glen and his family. www.powellfuneralhomes.com

Samuel Lloyd “Sam” Philp

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023 at 6:23 am CDT

Samuel Lloyd “Sam” Philp, 50, of Farmington, Iowa, passed away at 2:51 p.m. Saturday, April 29,

His body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation.

Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Farmington,  Iowa, where the family will receive friends from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. that evening.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 5, 2023, at Farmington United Methodist Church in Farmington, Iowa, with Pastor Scott Butler officiating.

Burial will be held in Greenglade Cemetery in Farmington.

A memorial has been established in his memory for his family.

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

SEIBA to Host Build My Future Event for Area 7th Graders

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023 at 6:14 am CDT

 

The Southeast Iowa Builders’ Association (SEIBA) will host Build My Future at the Des Moines County Fairgrounds at Southeastern Community College on Friday, May 5.

Over 600 area 7th graders will participate in hands-on demos and activities hosted by local businesses in four main exhibit areas: Interior Construction, Exterior Construction, Tool Showcase and Equipment Showcase.

Attending schools include West Burlington, Ft. Madison, Burlington, New London, Holy Trinity, Notre Dame and Danville.

Event organizer Michelle Brown says Build My Future is mutually important for both local students and businesses.

“The students can learn how cool it can be to do a hands-on job,” said Brown.

Businesses benefit not only from exposure but as an investment in the workforce of the next generation.

“A lot of times, when students leave the area for schooling or training, they may not be back,” Brown continued. “This will help students learn what types of jobs are in our area as well as the skills needed for those jobs.”

This event is sponsored by Altorfer, Brockway Mechanical & Roofing, Cessford Construction Company, Frank Millard and Company, Graystone Construction, Greater Burlington Partnership, Ideal Ready Mix, L&W Quarries, JJD Contracting Company, Mohrfeld Electric, SG Construction, Seither & Cherry Company, United Rentals, Brueck Construction, White Cap, Cabinetion, Fye Excavating, Carl A. Nelson & Company, Huffman’s Welding & Machine, Jones Contracting Corporation, and Southeastern Community College.

 

SEIBA was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Burlington. Its mission is to continually improve the capabilities and capacities of the construction industry through education, training, and teamwork.

Maurice Hodges

By Theresa Rose · Monday, May 1st, 2023 at 10:55 am CDT

Maurice Hodges, 81, of Hillsboro died Saturday, April 29, 2023, at his home. Funeral services are pending at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel.

Glen Pedersen

By Theresa Rose · Monday, May 1st, 2023 at 10:54 am CDT

Glen Pedersen, 77 of Mount Pleasant died Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.  Funeral services are pending at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel.

Charles R. “Charlie” Wesely

By Theresa Rose · Monday, May 1st, 2023 at 10:54 am CDT

Charles R. “Charlie” Wesely, 90, of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Salem, died Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Savannah Heights in Mt. Pleasant.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, Mount Pleasant, IA.

Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfh.com.

Donna Lee Woodall Baker

By Theresa Rose · Friday, April 28th, 2023 at 7:45 pm CDT

Donna Lee Woodall Baker, 91, of New London, died Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Savannah Heights, Mt. Pleasant.  She was born September 18, 1931 in Pleasant Grove Township to Frank Ernest and Sylvia Irene Millizer McCannon.  She attended school at the Denmark Academy and was a member of The Open Bible Church in Mt. Pleasant.

On September 17, 1949 she married the love of her life, Frank Edward Woodall in Burlington; he died February 24, 1997.  She married Bill Baker in New London on May 26, 1999; he died December 6, 2005.  For many years she worked as a waitress in different restaurants; worked at the Glove Factory in New London; and was a clerk at the day old bakery in Burlington where she gave bread to women who couldn’t afford it for their children.

She was a member of the Iowa Quarter Horse Association; the American Quarter Horse Association; the Illinois Quarter Horse Association; the Des Moines County Saddle Club; the Henry County Saddle Club; and the Baltimore Township Saddle Club.  She was an avid horsewoman and loved being with her family, especially her “girls” and their families.

She is survived by one daughter Judy (Dean) Messer of Bailey, Colorado; two granddaughters, Brandi (Kendall) Irvin, and Bobbi (Jacob) Spinsby; five great-grandchildren, Brennan, Kenadi, Logan, Natalie, and Kylie; three great-great-grandchildren, Drake, Avianna, and Sade; one brother Butch McCannon of New London and one sister Fernietta Woodall of New London.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, daughter Linda Riha; grandson Monte Burras; and sister Dorothy Higdon.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday May 1, 2023, at Pleasant Grove South Cemetery, rural Danville with Pastor Rod Cooper officiating.  Visitation will begin at 9 am Monday at Elliott Chapel, with the family receiving friends from noon until 1:45.  Memorials have been established for Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice and American Cancer Society.  Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.