Jean Meinhardt, 89, of Donnellson, Iowa, passed away at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, March 19, 2022 at River Hills Village in Keokuk, Iowa.

Born on September 21, 1932, near Argyle, Iowa, the daughter of Glen O. and Stella M. (Derr) Ware. On June 6, 1949 she married Charles B. Stewart at the home of her parents. They moved to a farm near Anson, Missouri. Together they were the parents of two children, Marilyn Jean and Charles Kent. Her husband preceded her in death on March 8, 1958.

On June 4, 1966 in Farmington, Iowa she married Elden E Frueh. He preceded her in death on October 9, 1975. On January 16, 1999 she married Marlin L. Meinhardt in Donnellson, Iowa. He preceded her in death on May 22, 2005.

Mrs. Meinhardt was a member of the Zion Mennonite Church. She had served as a youth sponsor, taught Sunday school and helped with Bible school for several years.

A collector of cookbooks, bird figurines, dishes and quilts. She enjoyed her home, yard-work, flowers, cooking and baking. Especially lemon pies because all of her family loved these. She enjoyed spending time with family and being with the grandchildren and great-grandchildren during their activities. Jean also enjoyed helping others.

Jean worked for Central Lee Schools when they first opened the new school, Sheaffer Pen Company, Donnellson Tax Services and Geils Oil and Go Mart, until retiring in the year 2000.

Survivors include one: daughter Marilyn (Marshall) Hulsebus of Donnellson, Iowa; one son: Charles (Nancy) Stewart of Donnellson, Iowa; six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren including: Mark (Leslie) Hulsebus, Lauren, Grace, and Benjamin; Mari Anne (Jurgen) Ehler, Blake and Zane; Joni (Jeff) Junkins; Bill (Jenny) Stewart, Kelsie and Cameron; Stacy Stewart, Brayden Jordan; Matthew (Kaley) Hulsebus, Kasen and Stella. Also surviving is one sister: Lois White (Ivan Bunker) of Wever, Iowa and special friends Larry & Carolyn Geils of Branson, Missouri.

Besides her husbands, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, parents, sisters, brother and stepfather Frank Bideaux. A very special great grandson Rhett Marshall Ehler and special great granddaughter Reagan Jean Hulsebus.

The family will meet with friends Monday, March 21, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson, with Pastor Mike Bennett officiating.

Burial will be held in the Greenglade Cemetery in Farmington, Iowa.

A memorial has been established in her memory to Greenglade Cemetery, University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital or Donnellson Ball Association.

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

Linda Whitington, 75, of Wapello passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022 at Southeast Iowa Medical Center.  Celebration of Life for Linda will be 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at the Church of the Nazarene in Wapello.  A time of food and fellowship will follow the celebration of life at the church.  A memorial has been established for the Ronald McDonald House in Linda’s name.      Sympathy messages can be left for the family at www.sandfuneralservice.com.

Linda Sue Wolfe was born on May 10, 1946 in Danville Illinois, the daughter of Ralph and Evelyn (Pierce) Wolfe.  On September 22, 1966, Linda was united in marriage to Gary “Tiny” Whitington in Fairmount, Illinois.  Linda worked as a waitress, at the various campgrounds, and at the age of 50 obtained her CDL and became a truck driver.  She was a member of the Church of Nazarene in Wapello and Red Hats.  She enjoyed crafting, making candy, reading, crocheting and dearly enjoyed being with her family.

Linda will be deeply missed by her children, Jim (Jenny) Whitington of Oakwood, Illinois, John (Audra) Whitington of Eagle Lake, Minnesota, Lee Ann (Kirk) Swanson of Wapello and Shannon (David) Williams of Alton, Missouri, grandchildren, Jessie Whitington, Cory (Krista) Whitington, Hannah (Alex) Zellmer, Jacob Whitington, Noah Whitington, Chris (Steph) Lihs, Chad (Lisa) Lihs, Mary (Curtis) Wright, Cody Swanson, Kayla (Karl) Mathews, Gary (Gailene) Whitington and Tiffany (Travis) Campbell and twelve great-grandchildren; brother, Dean (Sue) Wolfe of Danville, Illinois, sister, Nina (David) Keys of Hume, Illinois and nieces and nephews.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Gary in 2008; son-in-law, Michael Lihs; two great-grandchildren, Valerie and Konner Lihs; and siblings, Don Wolfe, Dixie Welch and Delores Shields.

Janet E. Schroder, 85, of Danville, died Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House.

Arrangements are pending at Elliott Chapel, New London.

Dennis C. Wilson, 76, of Twin Lake, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids.

Dennis was born on July 17, 1945, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, the son of Donald C. Wilson and Edna L. Dawson. He married Lana Meyers September 12, 1965; she preceded him in death May 29, 1975. He married Linda (Willis) Morrow February 29, 1976.

Dennis graduated from Mt. Pleasant Community High School, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa in 1963. In January 1968, he joined the US Navy. He was a construction electrician with the Seabees and did two tours of duty in Vietnam. In November 1971, he was honorably discharged. He earned the following medals during his military career: Republic of Vietnam Campaign, Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Combat Operations Insignia Medal. In April 1976, Dennis moved to Montague, Michigan. He was an electrician at Howmet Corporation until his retirement in 2001. He was an avid “car buff” and was a member of the National Hot Rod Association. He enjoyed working on his 1929 Ford Roadster, wood working, hunting, and car races. His love for the family dogs and bird watching became a big comfort to him when he could no longer do the many things he enjoyed doing.

Dennis is survived by: his children, Dennis “Todd” (Serena) Wilson of Georgetown, Texas, Troy (Sara) Wilson of Denver, North Carolina, Shantyl (Rusty) Cole of Princeton, West Virgina, L William (Missy) Morrow of Whitehall, Michigan, and Lee (Katie) Morrow of Omaha, Nebraska; grandchildren, Patrick, Garrett, and Connor Wilson, Catherine Fazlulahi and Maggie Wilson, Lauren (Kyle) Corcoran, Ben Grierson and Calvin Morrow, Owen and Will Morrow; two great-grandchildren, Kaleb and Logan Corcoran; and his brother, Dale Wilson of Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, and one brother, Donald Wilson.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Disable American Veterans (DAV).

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com