Daniel “Grizz” Lee Richard, 72, of Mount Pleasant, died Friday, January 21, 2022, at Savannah Heights.

Daniel was born November 7, 1949, in Mount Pleasant, the son of Oscar and Catherine (Yoder) Richard. He graduated from WACO High School in 1968. Daniel was united in marriage to Patricia Sieren on. He has lived in the Brighton and Mount Pleasant communities where he was a heavy equipment operator and truck driver. Daniel served on the Brighton Volunteer Fire Department for 39 years. He enjoyed Old Threshers, and spending time with friends and family.

Daniel is survived by three daughters, Melissa Diveney of Washington, Heather Waltman of Fairfield, Stacey (Mark) Chenoweth of Washington; eight grandchildren, Gabe, Brittany, and Bubba Deveney, Stephanie and Courtney Hook, Emma, Mark, and Daniel, Chenoweth; a very special friend and caretaker Linda Pohren of Mount Pleasant.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Patricia, brother Larry, triplet brothers Dean, and a stillborn.

Funeral service will be held 10:30 am Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Sugar Creek Mennonite Church in rural Wayland. Burial will follow in the Sugar Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5:00 – 7:00 pm Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Sugar Creek Mennonite Church. A memorial fund has been established for the Brighton Fire Department. The Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel is caring for Daniel and his family.  www.powellfuneralhomes.com

Lottie Jane McConahay Austin, 87, of Wapello, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center.  A celebration of life will be held in the spring.  Along with graveside services at Wapello Cemetery.  Memorials have been established for the Wapello Fire Department and the Wapello United Methodist Church in Lottie’s name.  Sympathy messages can be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservice.com.  Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services of Wapello are caring for Lottie’s arrangements.

Lottie Jane Stineman was born on July 17, 1934, in Grandview, the daughter of Simon Paul “Dyke” and Lois Alice (Harrison) Stineman.  Lottie was a 1951 graduate of Grandview High School.  On May 20, 1952, Lottie was united in marriage to Wayne McConahay in Grandview.  Wayne preceded Lottie in death on June 3, 2001.  Lottie later married Marvin Austin on February 14, 2004, at the Wapello United Methodist Church.  Marvin also preceded Lottie in death on April 21, 2008.  Lottie spent her working years in banking; beginning first at Muscatine Bank and Trust then Bank of America while spending eight years in California.  Upon her return to Wapello, she worked as a cashier for the State Bank of Wapello for over 37 years before at last retiring.  She was a member of Wapello United Methodist Church, VFW Ladies Auxiliary, United Methodist Women, “Umicas” Club of Grandview, Red Hats Society and card club.  She thoroughly enjoyed crafting and playing cards.  Lottie will be remembered by many for her extraordinary talent in working with flowers; often assisting on many weddings with the making of food and flower arrangements.

Lottie will be deeply missed by her children, Dallas McConahay of Wapello, Tamara Prier of Wapello and Jona (Jeff) Taylor of Pella; grandchildren, Levi (Callie) Prier of Okalahoma and Colt Prier of Tennessee; five great-grandchildren, Blake, Creede, Lyla Jane, Haleigh and Piercen and brother, Paul Stineman of Grandview.

Lottie was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands and one brother, James Stineman.