Author: Theresa Rose

Nancy Elaine Buechel, 73, of Farmington, Iowa, passed away at 12:25 p.m. Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Unity Point Health in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

She was born on March 19, 1948, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Ralph and Ruth (Howeing) Schreck. On July 20, 1968, she married Thomas A. Buechel in Kahoka, Missouri. He preceded her in death on January 22, 2018.

Survivors include her three children: Janet (Michael) Browning of Farmington, Iowa, Bradley (Melissa) Buechel of Farmington, Iowa and Stephanie Buechel of Houston, Texas; twelve grandchildren: Levi, Nieca, Shira, Haley, Cameron, Keegan, Jersey, Jayla, Jentry, Jovan, Joshawn and Shayla; three great grandchildren: Kaimrin, Vidi, Ashton and two on the way; brother: Chuck (Ruth) Schreck of Missouri; two sisters: Virginia Brown of Cookeville, Tennessee and Joyce (Jim) Kamp of Argyle, Iowa. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Thomas; brother: Joe and sisters: Evelyn, Connie and Alice.

Nancy was the matriarch of her family. She was always just a phone call away. Her largest life accomplishment truly was her grandchilden and great grandchildren. The time she spent with them was priceless. Out of high school, Nancy moved to Fort Madison, Iowa to work at Sheaffer Pen and in time met and married the love of her life, Tom. In 1996, they moved to rural Farmington, Iowa. She worked at Riverside Plastic for twenty-seven years, retiring in 2010. After retirement, she enjoyed time with her family which included her favorite pastimes: cards, dominos, horse camp, walks with her dog “Boots” and lunch dates with family.

Friends may call after 12:00 noon, Friday, October 29, 2021, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Farmington where the family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. that evening.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 30, 2021, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Farmington with Father Dennis Hoffman as celebrant.

Burial will be at Greenglade Cemetery in Farmington.

A memorial has been established in her memory for the Farmington American Legion.

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

Kenneth Mann, 68, of Mount Pleasant died Tuesday, October 20, 2021.

Kenneth was born September 4, 1953, in Teheran, Iran, the son of John and Nadereh (Mirbaha) Newman. He graduated from high school and received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Iowa. Kenneth entered into the United States Navy in 1974 and served three years as a Hospital Corpsman third class. After serving his country, he came to Mount Pleasant where he farmed for the last 40 years.

Kenneth is survived by his mother Nadereh Newman of White Bear Lake, MN, sister Maryam Ellis of White Bear Lake, MN, and sister Shirin Jadidi of Mendham, NJ.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his father.

A private family memorial service will be held in White Bear Lake, MN. The Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel is caring for Kenneth and his family.

Joy Lynn Conwell of Salem, and formerly of Mt. Pleasant, passed from this life on Monday, October 25, 2021, at the Park Place Elder Living Center, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, after a short illness at the age of 69. She was recently diagnosed with a terminal form of brain cancer.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1100 Palm Ave, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Presiding at the service will be Ryan Sowell, branch president.  Burial will follow the service in Forest Home Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. on Friday at the Murphy Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant where the family will be present from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday evening.  A memorial has been established in her memory. Following the service the family invites everyone back to the church for a time of fellowship.

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

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

Wilma Jean Slutts, 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at 8:15 p.m. Sunday, October 24, 2021 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa.

Wilma was born on May 30, 1947 in Bloomfield, Iowa the daughter of Edward and Cecil (Rudd) Reese. She graduated from Bloomfield High School in the Spring of 1966 and was united in marriage to John Andrew Slutts on July 25, 1966 in Eldon, Iowa.

Her first son: John Jr., was born in the Fall of 1967, followed by her second son, Tim in the Spring of 1970. The family lived in the Cantril/Selma area until moving to the Wapello/Mediapolis area where she remained until her passing. She was a hard and dedicated worker throughout her years at Beckman Cleaners and Prairie Ridge Care and Rehab. Wilma loved spending time with her family, playing Rummikub and Trouble with her grandkids. She also enjoyed watching her daily soap operas, especially General Hospital, along with Survivor on television. Wilma will be dearly missed by her family.

She leaves her two sons: Tim (Jennifer) Slutts of Burlington, and John Jr. (Melinda Wiemann) Slutts, of Donnellson; seven grandchildren: Derrick (Chelsea) Slutts of Muscatine, Dakota (Sierra) Slutts of Burlington, Maddie Bark of Burlington, Kristian (Francesca) Bark of Jacksonville, Florida, Jasmine (Kyle) Ruse of Wever, Margret Slutts (Darshain) of Muscatine, Kaitlyn (Robert) Munoz of Centerville  and Abby (Andrew) Giese; as well as eleven great grandkids.

She was proceeded in death by her husband of fifty years: John Slutts, Sr.; her father: Edward Reese; mother: Cecil Reese and one sister: Janet.

A celebration of life will be announced and held at a later.

A memorial has been established in her memory.

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