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.

 

New Style Billing Statements

By Theresa Rose · Thursday, May 19th, 2022 at 2:53 pm CDT

Mount Pleasant Municipal Utilities monthly billing statements are going to look completely different beginning with the June statement.

For over 50 years customers have received a red white and blue card in the mail.  Going forward the statement format will be similar to other billing statements.  Utility Manager, Jack Hedgecock, said the new format should be a huge improvement and will give customers a better break-down of their bill.  He also said it will be much less expensive for the Utilities.

Girls’ Prep Golf: New London Dominates Way to State Golf

By Nathan Bloechl · Thursday, May 19th, 2022 at 2:48 pm CDT

KILJ — Taylor Phillips carded a one under par to help lead the New London girls’ golf team to the 1A State Tournament next week at American Legion Golf Course in Marshalltown.

New London finished with 351 strokes, beating runner-up West Branch by 51.

Phillips scorched Heritage Oaks with a 72 to qualify to the State Meet individually, while Sophie Malott carded an 87 to finish third.

She too qualified individually.

Saige Barron was third on New London with a 95, Emma Nye had a 97.

Winfield-Mount Union was seventh in the team standings.

Isabel Kann scored a 107.

Ava Hagge and Ally Humphreys carded 112’s.

Girls’ Prep Golf: Wibben Advances to State

By Nathan Bloechl · Thursday, May 19th, 2022 at 2:48 pm CDT

KILJ — Mount Pleasant’s Sammi Wibben is heading to the Class 3A State Golf Meet.

Wibben placed third at the district bout at Edmondson Golf Course in Oskaloosa to earn a berth to next week’s state meet at River Valley Golf Course in Adel.

Wibben was bested only by Washington’s tandem of Kaylin Long and Makenna Conrad, who carded 81’s and 82’s respectively.

Wibben’s 90 was good enough for third.

Washington won the team championship, with the Demons posting a low score of 361 strokes. Lisbon placed second.

Girls’ Prep Golf: Mediapolis’ Hines Claims Gold

By Nathan Bloechl · Thursday, May 19th, 2022 at 2:47 pm CDT

West Liberty — Mediapolis’ Olivia Hines was the meet medalist yesterday with 91 strokes winning a 2A Regional at West Liberty.

Hines now moves on to the Class 2A State Tournament, to be golfed at Pleasant Ridge Golf Course in Cedar falls.

Hines finished one stroke better than Anamosa’s group of Cecilia Venenga and Madeline Nemmers who poured in 92’s.

Anamosa was the meet champion, with 385 strokes.

Mid-Prairie placed second with 392.