May 23, 2022 – May 29, 2022

By Lora Roth · Saturday, May 21st, 2022 at 1:49 am CDT
05/23/22
Garin Crane
05/23/22
Roy Gilleard
05/23/22
Carl Moehlman
05/24/22
John Pidgeon
05/24/22
Ann Sartorius
05/24/22
Alisha Jennings
05/24/22
Greg & Lisa Hill
05/24/22
Dave Kempker
05/25/22
Jeryn Rich
05/25/22
Robert Kinney
05/25/22
Phyllis Overton
05/25/22
Elliott & Garrett Cook
05/25/22
Bob & Vicky Wilson - 49 yrs
05/26/22
Summer Schroeder (16)
05/26/22
Samantha Sanderson
05/26/22
Adam Smith
05/26/22
Brandon Smithburg
05/26/22
Arlene Winger
05/26/22
Matthew Kinney
05/26/22
Pearl Krieger-Coble
05/26/22
Kathleen Klopfenstein
05/26/22
Bob & Marlene Donnelly
05/27/22
Betty Baker
05/27/22
Mikayla Brown
05/27/22
Jack Davis
05/27/22
Philip Wilson
05/27/22
Ally Blow
05/28/22
Bob Bensmiller
05/28/22
Jamie Schadt
05/28/22
Spencer Braun
05/28/22
Kevin & Peggy Wellington Anniversary
05/29/22
Steve Thompson
05/29/22
Karen Mason
05/29/22
Charleene Stigge

Lois Brinkman

By Theresa Rose · Friday, May 20th, 2022 at 9:38 pm CDT

Lois Brinkman, 88, of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Danville, died Friday, May 20, 2022 at the University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City.

Arrangements are pending at Elliott Chapel, New London.

Clara “Ella” Burns

By Theresa Rose · Friday, May 20th, 2022 at 9:37 pm CDT

Clara “Ella” Burns, 92, of Bonaparte passed away at 12:50 PM Friday May 20, 2022 at Van Buren County Hospital in Keosauqua.  Arrangements are pending at Pedrick Funeral Home, Keosauqua.

Robert Francis Cochran

By Theresa Rose · Friday, May 20th, 2022 at 9:34 pm CDT

Robert Francis Cochran, 91, of Argyle, Iowa, passed away at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 19, 2022, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Home Health and Hospice Health Center in West Burlington, Iowa.

He was born on July 3, 1930, in Farmington, Iowa, the son of Archie Francis and Bertha (Pruett) Cochran. On June 15, 1958, he married Dorothea Ellen Parker at Hillsboro Christian Church.

Survivors include his four children: Bonita Cass of Bonaparte, Iowa, John (Angela) Cochran of Argyle, Iowa, Mary (David) Eid of Wever, Iowa, Thomas (Vicki) Cochran of Danville, Iowa; son-in-law: Derek Helmers of LaHarpe, Illinois, grandchildren: Darin (Cassie) Cass, Kayla (Mitch) Seager, Kara Eid, Kristin (Kyle) Pauley, Breanne Helmers, Rick (Sloan) Blumer, John Helmers, Amanda (Chris) Barry, Tyler Cochran, Katrina Cochran, Daniel Fritzjunker; great grandchildren: Taylor Seager, Kylie Seager, Madilyn Cass, Wyatt Cass, Lacie Barry, Aliyana Barry, Autumn Fritzjunker and baby Pauley on the way; brother: Ronald (Rovene) Cochran; two sisters: Lois Wixom and Twila (Delbert) Harper. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Archie and Bertha Cochran; wife: Dorothea; daughter: Dovetta Helmers; three sisters: Irma, Wilma and Norma Jean and half brother: Stanley Lyttle.

Bob served in the United States Air Force as a staff sergeant during the Korean Conflict. He worked as a mechanist and millwright. He was a member of Bethel Bible Church, the Farmington American Legion Richardson – Anthony Post #231, John Birch Society and Lee County Republican Committee. Bob and Dorothea enjoyed camping and traveling. Bob was a volunteer on the Des Moines Township fire department for several years where he had served as fire chief. He collected antique cars and antique memorabilia and worked in many trades throughout his life.

Friends may call after 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 23, 2022, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. that evening.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson with Pastor Aaron Hand  and Pastor Mike Shea officiating.

Honors will be presented, following the service, by the Southeast Iowa Regional Fire Honor Guard and the Farmington American Legion.

Following the service, cremation will take place with burial being held at a later date at the Greenglade Cemetery in Farmington, Iowa.

Memorials have been established in his memory for the Des Moines Township Fire & Rescue or Southeast Iowa Regional Home Health and Hospice.

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

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.

State Track – Day 2 Results

By Allison Jacobs · Friday, May 20th, 2022 at 7:26 pm CDT

In Class 3A girls, Jadan Brumbaugh of Mt. Pleasant captured another State Title in the shot put with a toss of 47’ 5 1/2” a Class 3A state meet record.  Jadan can now relax and enjoy the rest of the State Meet after scoring 20 team points for the Mt. Pleasant Panthers after capturing the discuss title to go along with the shot put, MPHS is in 3rd place in the team race with 20 points.

The Mt. Pleasant girls distance medley team finished 23rd in a time of 4:34.24, with Andi Scott, Elsie Lange, Tristan Shull and Abby Blint as the runners.

Will Davidson of the Panther boys competed in the 110 meter high hurdle prelims and just missed making the finals, Will was 9th fastest with a time of 15.44.  He also competed in the long jump going 19’ 5” good for 20th place.

Kenna Lamm ran in the 100 meter hurdle prelims for MPHS and finished 14th in 16.51

The MPHS girls 4×100 relay team ran a time of 51.44 and finished 7th in their heat not making the finals

CLASS 2A RESULTS FROM FRIDAY:

Cole Lipper of Mediapolis finished 8th in the discus throwing 142’ 6”

Tyler Stoltz of Van Buren High School finished 19th in the high jump going 5’ 10”

Anthony Duncan of Van Buren ran the 400 meter hurdles final event and finished 5th in a time of 55.62

Mediapolis boys distance medley relay ran 10th in a time of 3:40.37

Mediapolis girls ran 51.74 in the 4×100 relay prelims and finished 14th

CLASS 1A RESULTS FROM FRIDAY:

Kade Benjamin of  New London leaped 6’ 7” to win the high jump for the Tigers

Carter Allen picked up a 2nd place finish for New London in the discus with a throw of 155’ 6”

Keetyn Townsley Winfield-Mt. ran the 100 meter hurdles in 22.76 finishing 24th

Simeon Reichenbach WACO ran 15.53 in the 110 highs finishing 11tH

New London boys finished 6th in the 4×200 relay running 1:32.42

WACO girls ran the 4×200 relay prelims in 1:53.60 finishing 22nd

New London boys ran 3:37.51 in the distance medley relay and finished 3rd

New London boys ran the fastest preliminary time in the 4×100 relay blazing to a 43.40 time to take to Saturday’s final.

 

Danville girls ran 4:22.49 in the 4×400 relay prelims and did not make the finals

New London boys ran 3:36.48 in the 4×400 relay prelims and had the 14th fastest time

Heading into the final day of competition Saturday the New London Tigers are in 1st place in the team race with 47 points, Lisbon is in 2nd with 43.  It’s going to be an exciting day at the Blue Oval as the team championships are decided.  Stay tune to KILJ-FM 105.5, kilj.com streaming and our facebook page for all the exciting coverage.