Todd A. Edwards

By Theresa Rose · Friday, May 20th, 2022 at 9:33 pm CDT

Todd A. Edwards, 58, of Donnellson, Iowa, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022, at his home in Donnellson.

He was born on June 16, 1963, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the son of Don and Nancy (Brunow) Edwards. On April 7, 1990, he married Lisa Schlicher in Donnellson, Iowa.

Survivors include his wife: Lisa; two children: Chris (Tori) Edwards, Hayley (Jeremy) Marshall; one granddaughter on the way; parents: Don and Nancy Edwards; one brother: Scott (Tedra) Edwards; three nephews: Sheldon, Trevor, and Trey Edwards and one sister-in-law: Shelly Schlicher. Also surviving are several aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law: Judy Schlicher; father-in-law: Jerry Schlicher; and grandparents.

Todd graduated from Fort Madison High School in 1981. He worked in maintenance at the Iowa State Penitentiary. He was a member of the Tri-State Gun Club and was an organ donor. Todd enjoyed gardening, fishing and trap shooting. He was an avid fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes, St. Louis Cardinals, and Chicago Bears.

Friends may call after 12:00 noon Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson, where the family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 23, 2022, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson with Reverend Pam Unruh officiating.

Memorials have been established in his memory for the Donnellson Fire and Rescue and the Tri-State Gun Club.

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

Wilcke Promoted to Assistant Men’s and Women’s Wrestling Coach

By Theresa Rose · Friday, May 20th, 2022 at 8:11 pm CDT

Mt. Pleasant, IA – May 20, 2022 – Iowa Wesleyan University has recently announced Cash
Wilcke as the Assistant Men’s and Women’s Wrestling Coach.
Wilcke has spent the past two years as a graduate assistant for the men’s and women’s wrestling
programs at IW. During that time, Wilcke assisted in the recent addition of women’s wrestling
and the return of men’s wrestling to Tiger Athletics. During Iowa Wesleyan’s first season of
women’s wrestling, two Tigers were named All-Americans. This past season, one Tiger, Adaugo
Nwachukwu, earned the title of NAIA National Champion, along with Most Outstanding
Wrestler at the NAIA National Invitational. Both Adaugo and Mia Palumbo, who finished as a
National Runner-Up at the invitational, were named NAIA All-Americans.
Wilcke, who wrestled at the University of Iowa, was a three-time National Qualifier and
three-time Big Ten place winner. He was a member of the Hawkeyes when they won the Big 10
Championship in 2020. He was also a Midlands Champion, two-time U23 All-American, and a
four-time letter winner. As a wrestler at the Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community
High School (OABCIG), Wilcke was a four-time State Qualifier, two-time State Champion,
two-time USA Nationals Champion, and a two-time Fargo All-American.
He has also spent time as a camp counselor at the Iowa Wrestling Camp in Iowa City, Iowa.
Wilcke mentored over 100 athletes and taught them wrestling techniques, strategy, and
conditioning. He was also involved in teaching the athletes how to set goals and mental
preparation.
Tiger Athletics: Iowa Wesleyan University strives to provide its student-athletes the opportunity to
be successful in life and sports. Engaged in the NAIA, Tiger athletics is currently a proud member of
the NSAA, CAC, and the Heart.

James Harlan Chapter of DAR Honors Five Area Seniors – 2022

By Theresa Rose · Friday, May 20th, 2022 at 8:10 pm CDT

The James Harlan Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution recognized five Henry County seniors with the “Good Citizen” award at their respective senior awards assembly.  DAR stresses the qualities of Good Citizenship, Service, and Dependability to their school, community and nation.  Following are the honored students, parents and their chosen college.

Winfield-Mt. Union, Carlee Sloan, John and Jennifer Sloan, Kirkwood Community College.

WACO, Jonah Egli, Jason and Gabrielle Egli, Iowa State University.

New London, Saige Barron, Shane and Susan Barron, Iowa State University.

Mt. Pleasant Community High School, Ava Lowery, Matt and Lisa Lowery, Des Moines Community College.

Mt. Pleasant Christian School, Rayanna Jennings, Mike and Wendy Jennings, Southeastern Community College.

Donald H. Boldt

By Theresa Rose · Friday, May 20th, 2022 at 5:34 am CDT

Donald H. Boldt, 86, of Mount Pleasant, died Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Sunrise Terrace in Winfield. Services are pending at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel.

Jeffrey Ernest Munford

By Theresa Rose · Friday, May 20th, 2022 at 5:32 am CDT

Jeffrey Ernest Munford, 80, of Farmington, Iowa passed away at 9:56 a.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at the Keosauqua Health Care Center in Keosauqua, Iowa.

He was born on August 20, 1941, in Farmington, Iowa, the son of James and “Mickey” Arling (Corns) Munford. On January 20, 1963, he married Marilyn Dovsenspike in Burlington, Iowa.

Survivors include his wife: Marilyn; daughter: Amber (Gerald) Cochenour of Revere, Missouri; son: Scott (fiancé Dana Donaldson) Munford of Memphis, Missouri; grandchildren: Matthew and Cassandra Munford, Bradley (Jeanne), Brandon (Ashley), Travis (Jackie) Cochenour; great grandchildren: Avalon, Tiffany, Jacklyn, Evelyn, Ethan, Ella and Penny. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Jeff was a 1959 graduate of Farmington High School. He served in the United States Army. He retired from the United States Post Office as Postmaster in Cantril. Jeff was a member of First Baptist Church in Farmington. He participated in the Farmington Jamboree for thirty years. He enjoyed his friends and family and he knew his Lord was his personal Savior.

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

The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at First Baptist Church in Farmington.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 28, 2022, at First Baptist Church in Farmington, with Pastor Chad Welch officiating.

Burial will be held at a later date in the Greenglade Cemetery.

A memorial has been established in his memory for the Farmington Public Library.

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

Crash Details

By Theresa Rose · Thursday, May 19th, 2022 at 8:47 pm CDT

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office has released the details of a crash that occurred  May 13th, at approximately 8:45 a.m.  Dispatch received a report of a motor vehicle collision in the 2100-grid of Highway 218.  Initial reports were unsure if a single vehicle or multiple vehicles were involved.  An investigation into the collision determined a car and a commercial motor vehicle were involved.  It was determined Monty Heston, of Birmingham, was merging onto north bound Highway 218 as Clarence Stahl, of Aberdeen, South Dakota, was traveling north on Highway 218.  The rear of the Heston vehicle collided with the front of the Stahl commercial motor vehicle.  The Heston vehicle went into a rear wheel skid and hit the bridge railing.  The Heston vehicle came to rest in the median.  Only minor injuries were reported.

Bill Totemeier

By Theresa Rose · Thursday, May 19th, 2022 at 8:33 pm CDT

William Walter “Bill” Totemeier, 60, of New London, died as the result of an automobile accident.  He was born February 1, 1962 in Burlington to Clarence Robert and Ruth Margaret Lemon Totemeier.  He was a 1980 graduate of New London High School.

On May 21, 1988 he married Julie Rucker in Burlington; they were married for thirty-two years.  Bill was a lifelong farmer and a steward of the land.  His passion was on regenerative grazing practices.  He enjoyed fishing when he had the time; and in his later years, what was most important to him was spending time with his sons and grandchildren.  He loved his cattle more than most people; was very independent; hated asking for help; and had fantastic mechanical ability. He was sexton and caretaker for Ferrell Cemetery, rural New London, of which he was fiercely protective.

Survivors include his sons Conrad (Alycia), Karl, and Detrich (Morgan) all of New London; grandchildren, Emma, Leif, Isla, Jensen and Elowyn; his ex-wife Julie; sister-in-law  Debbie Totemeier; brother-in-law Edward Clydesdale; cousins; nieces and nephews.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Carol Ann Baron and brother John Totemeier.

According to his wishes, his body has been cremated and there will be no formal services.  Elliott Chapel, New London, is assisting the family.  Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.

Peggy Sue Wagner

By Theresa Rose · Thursday, May 19th, 2022 at 3:41 pm CDT

Peggy Sue Wagner, 64, of Burlington passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at her home in Burlington.

She was born on March 30, 1958, at LaHarpe, Illinois the daughter of Charles William and Reva Darlene (Stimpson) Waterman.

Peggy Sue is survived by her children, Jessica Vandecasteel, Kathy Driver, Rebecca Vandecasteel and Chris Wagner, one grandchild, Clive Vandecasteel, two sisters, Nancy Nieto, Esther Waterman, two brothers, Donald Joe Waterman and Charles Arthur Waterman.

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant and no services are planned.

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

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