Author: Theresa Rose

A Celebration of Life service for Kenneth Barker will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at 2:30 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. A gathering in the fellowship hall will follow the service. Ken passed away on January 21, 2021.

Ken was born on December 14, 1930, in Burlington, Iowa, the son of Lloyd and Sally (Penn) Barker. He is survived by his wife Verla; daughter Krista (Barker) Williams (Scott) of Brentwood, TN; two stepdaughters, Valerie Henessee of Mount Pleasant, Kristy Henessee Kruse (Eric) of Tipton; 4 grandchildren, Gabrielle Williams, Jackson Williams, Jake Kruse, Nickolas Kruse and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Gilbert Barker and Lisle Barker; and a sister, Dorothy Doyle.  Full obituary may be found at www.powellfuneralhomes.com. The Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel is assisting with arrangements.

Patsy Charlene Hedger, 85, of Kankakee, Illinois, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021, at the Beecher Manor in Beecher, Illinois.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at the Murphy Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant.  Patsy and Lawrence will be laid to rest in the Forest Home Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant.  A memorial has been established in her memory.

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

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

Vivian D. Myers, 90, of Mt. Pleasant, died Friday, August 13, 2021 at her residence.

Private family services will be held at a later date. There will be no visitation at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, which is assisting the family.

Those considering an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to Every Step Hospice. Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com.

Mrs. Myers, the former Vivian Doris Smith, was born February 4, 1931 in Tippecanoe Township, rural Mt. Pleasant. She was the daughter of Melvin and Alice Smith. She received her education in the Mt. Pleasant School System. On April 7, 1949 in Mt. Pleasant, Vivian was united in marriage to Kenneth LaVerne Myers, Sr. Mr. Myers died Tuesday, February 24, 1987 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Vivian was a longtime homemaker. She was a home assembler for the former Metromail Corp. She helped people on a private basis with shopping, cleaning and transportation for appointments and shopping.

Vivian was a member of First United Methodist Church, and sewed the robes used by the children’s choirs of the church. She also sewed all her girls’ clothes. With her family, Vivian enjoyed their camping activities. Vivian was very dedicated to the music and sports activities of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, attending nearly all of the music concerts and contests and sporting events. When her boys were young, she served as a Cub Scout Den Mother.

At home, Vivian kept a little Japanese Garden. She loved to raise flowers, most especially roses. She liked to landscape. She also enjoyed listening to music and watching sports, most very especially, NASCAR races.

Those thankful for sharing in Vivian’s life include 3 children and their spouses – Pam & Ron Carruthers of Mt. Pleasant, Diana & Ron Venghaus of Mt. Union, IA and John & Tina Myers of Mt. Pleasant; a son-in-law, Gary K. Johnson of Parkersburg, IA; 2 stepsisters – Patsy Royer and Donna Huston; 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

Her parents, husband, a daughter – Becky Johnson, a son – Kenneth Myers, Jr., 2 brothers and 2 sisters precede Vivian in death.

Rosemary (Liechty) Shumaker, 85, of Wayland, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospital as the result of injuries from a fall. A celebration of her life will be held Thursday, August 19, 2021, at 10:30 AM at the Wayland Mennonite Church with Pastor Michael Swartzendruber officiating. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook Page. Burial will follow at North Hill Cemetery in Wayland. The family will greet friends from 5 – 7 PM Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at the Wayland Mennonite Church. A memorial fund has been established for the Wayland Mennonite Church.

Rosemary Shumaker was born January 24, 1936, in Noble, Iowa, the daughter of Emery and Effie (Roth) Liechty. She graduated from Wayland High School in 1954 and attended the Burlington Beauty Academy. On June 10, 1956, she was united in marriage to Richard Shumaker at the Wayland Mennonite Church. Rosemary worked at the Yoder Hatchery for many years and was a beautician at Parkview Home in Wayland. Rosemary was a member of the Wayland Mennonite Church and enjoyed camping, and square dancing and was an excellent cook and baker. She will always be remembered and cherished as the heart and soul of the family, caring for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren with a heart full of love.

Survivors include three children: Michael (Carol) Shumaker of Wayland, Pam (Phil) Roth of Burlington, Scott (Misti) Shumaker of Winfield, nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one great-granddaughter on the way, and one sister-in-law, Gretchen Liechty of Mt. Pleasant.

Preceding Rosemary in death were her parents, her husband Richard in 2020, one sister Shirley Calloway, and two brothers: Max and John Liechty.

Daryl E. McCulley, 85, of Mt. Pleasant, died Sunday, August 15, 2021 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.

Per Daryl’s request, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation rites have been entrusted to the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, Mount Pleasant.

Those considering an expression of sympathy may be directed to Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House or to thee Henry County Ambulance Service. Online condolences may be left at www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com.

Daryl Edwin McCulley was born November 28, 1935 in Grandview, IA, the son of Hugh William and Elizabeth (Grouwinkel) McCulley. He attended grade school at West Pleasant Lawn School (now on display in the North Village of Midwest Old Threshers) and graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1954. Daryl served in the United States Army during the Berlin Crisis and was honorably discharged in 1962. He graduated from the Burlington School of Business in 1963. On June 5, 1966 in the Aldersgate Chapel of the First Methodist Church of Burlington, Daryl was united in marriage to Carol M. Jones.

Daryl worked at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant (IAAP) in Middletown for about 11 years. He retired from the US Postal Service in 1999 after 25 years of service as a Window Clerk for the Mt. Pleasant Post Office.

Daryl loved to garden and tended to a collection of exotic animals which schoolchildren visited on field trips.

Those thankful for sharing in Daryl’s life include his wife of 55 years, Carol of Mt. Pleasant; 2 sons – Daryn McCulley and his wife Kristi of Centennial, CO and Daniel McCulley of North Liberty, IA; a sister Janet Proctor and her husband Don of Millis, MA, several nieces and nephews and his beloved dog, Zoey.

His parents and a brother, Jaryl “Gus” McCulley precede Daryl in death.

Linda Angela Feehan, 61, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.

Linda was born July 28, 1960, in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of Gerald and Janice (Farnsworth) Snyder.  She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1979.  On September 15, 1979, Linda was united in marriage to John H. Feehan at St Alphonsus Catholic Church in Mount Pleasant.  They lived in Arkansas for four years and Nevada for four years, before returning to Mount Pleasant to be closer to family.  Linda went back to school and graduated from Southeastern Community College in 1991 and Iowa Wesleyan University in 1993.  Linda worked for Henry County Community Services as a social worker for 16 years.   She was a member of the Wellspring Evangelical Free Church where she worked as the secretary.  Faith and family were very important to Linda.  She enjoyed attending bible studies and making jewelry.

Linda is survived by her husband John of Mount Pleasant; two sons: JJ Feehan of Mount Pleasant; Josh (Cassie) Feehan of Keokuk; two grandchildren: Teagan and Maeve Feehan; three brothers: Gerald (Becky and Moe) Snyder Jr of Sun City, AZ; William Snyder of Mount Pleasant; Jim (Chris) Snyder of Mount Pleasant; and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Jorene Wood.

Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, August 21, 2021, at the Wellspring Evangelical Free Church in Mount Pleasant.  Pastor Tye Male will officiate.  Inurnment will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 1:00 – 7:00 pm Friday, August 20, 2021, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel in Mount Pleasant where the family will greet friends from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.  A general memorial fund has been established.  The service will be livestreamed on Powell Funeral Homes Facebook page and at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.