Robert Merle “Bob” “Eagle” Scarff, 88, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids.

Bob was born on October 16, 1936, in Mt. Pleasant, the son of Merle Otto and Mary Marie (Todd) Scarff.  He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School.  Bob was united in marriage to Phyllis McClure on January 14, 1958, at the First Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant.  Bob worked for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad as a foreman for 43 and half years. After his retirement he worked for several years at the Super Wash Car Wash. He served on the White Oak Cemetery Board for several years.  In early 2000, Bob and Ralph Ericson led the events of the removal of the old White Oak Church and with the help of family and friends built the new White Oak Chapel.  He enjoyed spending time in the great outdoors in his garden or helping area farmers with planting and harvesting. He was a former member of the Richwoods Church and attended the Trenton Missionary Church.  

Those thankful for sharing in Bob’s life include his wife, Phyllis, of 66 years and their children, Debra (Jeff) Lyon and David Scarff all of Mt. Pleasant and Carol (Brad) Beam of Lincolnton, North Carolina, his grandchildren, Josh, Kathryn, Casey, Marissa, Cassidy, Blake, Mindy and Nick, his great grandchildren, Joshua, Ezra, Eden, Margaret, Drew, Layla, Levi, Evelyn, Axel, Isabel and Bella Rose and his sister, Patty Kerr.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Thomas Robert Scarff, his grandsons, Wyatt and Waylan Ellenberg and his sisters, Ruth VanTrump, Helen Perrott, Rosemary Smith and his twin sister, Roberta Calloway.

A celebration of Bob’s life will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at the Trenton Missionary Church with Pastor Dave Forrester officiating.  Burial will be held at the White Oak Cemetery.  Friends may call after 2 p.m. on Wednesday at the Murphy Funeral Home where the family will be present from 4 to 7 p.m. that evening.  Memorials may be directed to the White Oak Cemetery in his memory.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.murphyfuneralandmonuments.com

Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant, is caring for his arrangements.

Robert Bernard “Bob” Moeller, 89, of West Point, Iowa died Sunday, January 12, 2025 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, Fort Madison, Iowa.  Bob was born October 10, 1935 in rural Henry County, Iowa, a son of “Stacy” and Gwendoline (Pauly) Moeller.  He attended school in Houghton, Iowa.  On June 27, 1959, he married Florence Zelinski in Pleasant Plain, Iowa.  She preceded him in death October 23, 2006.

As a young man, Bob worked for local farmers.  He retired from Consolidated Packaging after more than 30 years.  His hobbies included taking his sons hunting and fishing on the family farm, and he especially loved watching his grandchildren play sports.  In his younger years he enjoyed making dandelion wine and having an occasional cold beer with Snappy Tom and peanuts.  He also loved collecting pens from local merchants or anyone who would give them to him! He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the St. James Catholic Church, St. Paul.

Bob is survived by his nine children: Mary (Brian) Burk, of Wever, Iowa; Dianne (Jim) Flaherty, of Fairfax, Iowa; Michael Moeller, of New London, Iowa; Jerome (Connie Taylor) Moeller, of New London, Iowa; Duane (Susan) Moeller, of Bondurant, Iowa; Brian (Barb) Moeller, of Donnellson, Iowa; Paulette (Nathan) Wyrick, of Donnellson, Iowa; Chris (Amber) Moeller, of Luray, Missouri; Stacey Moeller, of Mt. Pleasanat, Iowa; three siblings: Ruth Taylor, of Fort Madison, Iowa; Carol Kulpa, of Newton, Iowa; Barb Niehaus, of Sperry, Iowa; three sister-in-laws: Linda Zelinski, Eileen Moeller and Donna Moeller; 20 grandchildren: Collin Burk, Megan Burk, Stephanie VanTrump, Hunter Moeller, Austin Moeller, Seth Moeller, Mara Moeller, Isaac Moeller, Gavin Moeller, Karissa Moeller, Blake Wyrick, Brayden Wyrick, Stephanie Sammons, Miranda Wiseman, Kyle Golbricht, Riley Moeller, Rodney Bagwell, Ed Bagwell, Trent Bagwell and Michal Bagwell, 8 great grandchildren: Addysen Frakes, Behren VanTrump, Cearsen VanTrump, Draven VanTrump, Mackenzie Sammons, Madison Sammons, Conner Moeller and Wyatt Wiseman and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, four siblings: Francine Smith, James Moeller, Bernard Moeller and Leroy Moeller, brother-in-laws: Harold Zelinski, Al Smith, Glenn Taylor, Walt Kulpa and Ron Niehaus, one nephew and one great nephew.

Family will greet friends at the St. James Catholic Church, St. Paul, Iowa, Thursday, January 16^th from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, January 17^th at 10:30 am at the St. James Catholic Church, with Reverend Gary Beckman as Celebrant.  Burial will be at the St. James Cemetery, St. Paul, Iowa.  A memorial has been established for the St. James Cemetery, contributions may be left at Barr Memorial Chapel or the St. James Catholic Church on the day of the service. Barr Memorial Chapel is honored to serve the Moeller family and an online guest book may be found at www.barrmemorialchapel.com.

Jerry Wm. Hite, 79, of Danville, died Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House, West Burlington.  He was born January 6, 1946 in Freeport, Illinois to George R. and Bernadine E. Carpenter Hite.  On December 4, 1971, he married Cheryl “Sherri” Garrels in Burlington.

He was a 1964 graduate of Burlington High School and earned a robotics degree from Indian Hills Community College.  He was a skilled tradesman working for J.I. Case Company in the Experimental Department from June 1974 until June 2008.  He was a member of New London Christian Church.

Jerry loved hunting and being outdoors; was a voracious reader; loved John Wayne and watching old westerns; working on computers; was a black belt in karate; and especially enjoyed visiting with his many friends.

Besides his wife, Jerry is survived by his daughter Allison (Dusty) Furnald of Danville; and his grandchildren Alexis Hite and Kenna and Karlee Furnald.  He was preceded in death by his parents; son Travis Hite; his father and mother-in-law Earl and Doris Garrels; and brothers-in-law David Garrels and Darrell Becker.

A memorial service will be at 11:00 February 1, 2025 at Elliott Chapel, New London, with Pastor Rod Cooper officiating.  Visitation will begin at 9:00 am with the family receiving friends from 10:00 until the time of the service.  According to his wishes, his body has been cremated and inurnment will be held at a later date.  Memorials have been established for Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice and the Danville Fire Department.  Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.

Richard F. Merschbrock, 74, of Wever, Iowa, passed away at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa.

A celebration of life will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, January 19, 2025, at the Merschbrock Family Home, 423 4th Street, West Point, Iowa.

Memorials have been established in his memory for Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House or Wever Fire and Rescue.

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