Gary J. Sanders, 77, West Point, Iowa died Monday, May 16, 2022.  He was born November 14, 1944, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Fort Madison, Iowa, the son of Paul John and Rosina Elizabeth (Bentler) Sanders.  On November 22, 1969, he married Victoria Elizabeth Fedler at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in West Point.

Gary was a 1964 graduate of St. Mary’s Catholic School in West Point.  He went to bricklaying school in Storm Lake, Iowa.  He was a developer, hobby farmer, and owner of Gary Sanders Masonry.  He was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Pheasants Forever, former board member of Fort Madison Bowling Association, and inductee into the Fort Madison Bowling Association’s Hall of Fame.  He was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan, St. Louis Cardinals fan, and a fan of everything that involved his children and/or grandchildren.  He enjoyed bowling, hunting, trap shooting, driving his UTV, spending time outside and spending time with his family.  He rode RAGBRAI for many years with family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Vickie Sanders of West Point; five children: Steve (Dara) Sanders of West Point; Brad (Cara) Sanders of West Point; Pamela (Eric) Merschman of West Point; Rodney (Shana) Sanders of West Point; Kimberly (Dylan) Maki of Juno Beach, Florida; 10 grandchildren: Logan Sanders, Anaka Sanders, Mya Merschman, Kaleb Sanders, Ella Sanders, Dante Merschman, Lauren Sanders, Mason Sanders, Bianca Sanders, and Skyler Sanders; granddog, Monster Maki; six siblings: Kenneth (Judy) Sanders of St. Paul, Iowa; Leroy (Joyce) Sanders of Houghton; Donald (Becky) Sanders of West Point; Gregory Sanders of West Point; Vera Morgart of Davenport, Iowa; Patricia (Thomas) Brodar of Delphi, Indiana; brother-in-law, Howard Fedler of West Point; sisters-in-law, Jane Fedler of Fort Madison and Diane Sanders of Donnellson; and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, son Douglas, brother Carl Sanders, brothers-in-law, Conrad Fedler and William “Bill” Morgart, and niece Julie Morgart Sarra.

His family will greet friends from 9:30 – 10:45 am Thursday, May 26, 2022 at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, West Point.  Mass of Christian Burial will follow and begin at 11:00 am Thursday, May 26, 2022 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, West Point, with Reverend Dennis Hoffman as Celebrant.  Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, West Point.  A memorial has been established for Lee County Conservation and Lee County Pheasants Forever, contributions may be sent to the Barr-Holtkamp Funeral Home, 412 Ave C, P.O. Box 247, West Point, Iowa 52656.  Barr-Holtkamp Funeral Home is honored to serve the Sanders Family. An online guest book may be found at  www.barrholtkampfuneralhome.com

Michael R. Martin, 74, of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of New London, died Monday, May 23 2022, at University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City. Arrangements are pending at Elliott Chapel, New London.

Carolyn Lois Brinkman, 88, of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Danville, went to be with her Lord on May 20, 2022.  She was born on September 19, 1933 in Bonaparte, Iowa to Ivan Hugh and Esther Gonterman Murphy. She is survived by her husband and best friend of 69 years, Charles and was preceded in death by her sister, Aline Mae Bacon.  Lois graduated from Bonaparte High School in 1951 and Gem City Business College in Quincy, IL where she met her future husband, Charles Albert Brinkman of Kinderhook, IL.  They were married November 27, 1952, exactly one year from their first date.

Four sons were born to this union: Douglas Lee of Ames; Matthew Duane (Patti) of Hoffman Estates; Darcy Lynn of Mt. Pleasant; and Ivan Charles (Debra) of Cedar Rapids.  More blessings came in the form of nine grandchildren: Karissa (Don) Foster; January (Luke) Benjamin; Brandon (Brynn) Brinkman; Brittney (Travis) Mensen; Rachel (Andrew) Quam; Jacqueline Brinkman, Alaina Brinkman and Chaley and Tumebo Brinkman and eight great grandchildren; Drew and Klay Foster; Kade and Carter Benjamin; Kasin, Harper and Ian Mensen; Brexton Brinkman and several special nephews and nieces.

Lois worked as a secretary at the IAAP for several years then stayed home to raise her sons doing part-time office jobs from home as well as babysitting.  In the 70’s, as site manager, she began “Meals for 60 plus in Danville”, worked as office manager for a plumbing and heating shop and later at the DMC Extension Office.  She also served as secretary for Grace UMC before retiring so she could travel with her husband.  She and her husband hosted a German foreign exchange college student for a year and have also sponsored a Bolivian child named Eva since she was 5 years old.

She taught Sunday School, Good News Club, sang in the choir, was secretary for the Home Bible group, wrote for the church newsletter, as well as wrote news and a humor column “The Way I See It” for the DMC News and the New London Journal.  She also did the Home Town news on KILJ Radio station of Mt. Pleasant for 14 years. She had two books published; Turn of the Century and Indiana Prairie Skirts – co-written with Bev Faaborg.

A 28-year cancer survivor, she was an ACS Reach to Recovery Volunteer; had a Relay for Life team for 16 years; helped with their educational programs and did public speaking.  She was on the “FACES OF HOPE” poster which traveled throughout the state offering hope to others.  In 1999 she was the Courage Award winner; in 2001 she was given the Teresa Lasser Award; and in 2002 was the recipient of the Harold W. Morgan Award from ACS.  She also worked with the Lion’s Club “Kid’s Sight” program helping save young children’s eye sight.

She enjoyed reading, baking, flowers, camping, swimming, traveling, playing cards, doing crafts and tea parties with her grandchildren and greatly loved all of her family.  She loved the Lord and especially loved reading her Bible.

A Celebration of Lois’s life will be held at Elliott Chapel in New London, IA, Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 11:00 AM with Mr. John Tolander and Dr. Dan McClure officiating. The family will greet friends beginning at 9:30 until the time of the service.  According to her wishes her body has been cremated and inurnment will be in Bonaparte Cemetery, Bonaparte, IA at a later date.  Memorials have been established for Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) of Southeast Iowa; American Cancer Society; and the Danville Library.  Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.

Roger G. “Wolf” Hast, 75 of rural Mt. Pleasant passed away March 4, 2022.  Cremation was entrusted to the care of Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant. A graveside memorial service will be held June 4 at Grant Cemetery near Rome, Iowa at 10 am. Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant has been caring for the arrangements for Roger“Wolf” Hast.

Anna Mae Korschgen, 100, of West Point, Iowa, cared for by her loving family as she declined, passed away peacefully at 10:23pm in her home on May 21, 2022.

Born premature at home, in Winchester, Mo. on February 16, 1922 she weighed only 2 ½ lbs., kept in a box on the woodburning stove for warmth, she survived through the night and for a century celebrated her birthday on February 17^th. She was the oldest child of Lawrence and Laura Miller Boltz.

Anna Mae married Robert O. Korschgen of St. Patrick, Mo. on February 19, 1944 at the Shrine of St. Patrick Church.

She was a housewife and worked at W.A. Sheaffer Pen Company for 13 years. She was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in West Point and the Daughters of Isabella for over 50 years. She was the Garden Club secretary for 2 years and a member of Senior Citizens. Most recently, she became a member of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

She enjoyed her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, sewing, hosting family holiday meals, playing bingo, scratching lottery tickets, and going to the casino. Affectionately known as Grandpa and Grandma “K”, Robert and Anna Mae enjoyed making quilts together and she crocheted many afghans, all of which became presents for family milestones.

She is survived by her 4 children.  Kitty Anderson of Burlington, Iowa, Roberta (James) Warner of Libertyville, Iowa, Paula (Stan) Mickelson of Burlington, Iowa, and Charles (Theresa) Korschgen of West Point. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, 10 great-great grandchildren; one brother Fred Boltz and one sister Joy Rule both of Keokuk, Iowa and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert in 1998, her brother Roscoe and his wife Betty, a sister-in-law Janell, a brother-in-law Paul Rule Sr., a son-in-law Loren Anderson and 2 grandsons.

Visitation will be held Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home in West Point.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in West Point with Father Dennis Hoffman as celebrant.

Burial will be at Calvary cemetery in West Point

In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to Saint Mary’s Catholic Church or Calvary Cemetery.

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