Steven Lee Mast – Fairfield, Iowa.

The Man, the Myth, the Legend. Steve crossed the river on December 4^th, 2024. A man’s man, Steve loved his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchild, brother, sisters, nieces and nephews, ‘real sports’, glazed donuts, cigarettes and black coffee (not necessarily in that order). He was a jack-of-all-trades and a master of none that loved to tell mostly true stories. You just never knew which part was mostly and which part was true. He is survived by Sharon Mast, his wife of 48 years, his children – Derek Blair and Taylor Mast, grandchildren – Savanna Blair, Sawyer Mast, Sullivan Mast and Alexandria Mast, great-grandchild – Theodore Mast, brother – Gary Mast, and his sisters – Kathy Adrian and Lorrie Roth.

Born May 23^rd, 1946, in Washington, Iowa, he was the second son of Johenry and Lucille Mast who raised him Methodist. He attended the one-room schoolhouse in Noble, Iowa and went on to graduate from WACO High School, where he played football, baseball, basketball, track and was in band. He earned a degree in History from Iowa Wesleyan. Post graduation Steve became a teacher and coach, but Steve was a wanderer, never happy doing the same thing or staying in one place too long. He loved to work in jobs that moved him around and worked as a train engineer for several years, travelling the country. He lived in Iowa, Kansas, and California.

Simply stated, Steve was a good guy, always willing to help “supervise” a project. We will miss you, Dad, and will see you on the other side!

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Johenry and Lucille Mast, his son, Darren Blair, and brothers-in-law, Rick Adrian and Randy Roth.

In lieu of flowers, family requests paying forward an act of kindness for a stranger. Steve had the gift of gab, loved chatting with people, and leaving a smile on their faces.

Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family.

Walter L. “Shorty” Mullin, 88, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant.

Shorty was born on July 23, 1936, on the family farm rural Olds, the son of Forrest Lyle and Leanna Elizabeth (Long) Mullin.  He graduated from Olds High School. Shorty was united in marriage to Beverly K. Alter on October 11, 1959 in Winfield.  Following his marriage he joined the United States Army on November 13, 1959 and was honorably discharged on February 20, 1962. He worked for the Henry County Supply CO-OP for 36 years, driving an LP truck.

He was a member of the Olds United Church, Eagles Club in Burlington, Mt. Pleasant Moose, serving on the invitation team, Big Creek Tractor Club’ serving as a board member and the Henry County Credit Union Board.

Those thankful for sharing in his life include his wife of 65 years, Bev and his children, Rick (Rita) Mullin of Mt. Pleasant and Randy (Kathy) Mullin of Mt. Union, his grandchildren, Marcus, Makenna and Elizabeth, his great grandchildren, Kamryn, Oaklyn and Thomas and his sister, Ann Conrad, of Olds.

Shorty was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Donald Mullin and one sister, Marjorie Alliman.

A celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church in Mt. Pleasant with Pastor Elaine Vass and Rev. Earl Swigart officiating. Following the service there will be a time of food and fellowship in the fellowship hall of the church where the family will greet friends.  Burial will be held at a later date in the Forest Home Cemetery.  Friends may call from 1 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at the Murphy Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant.  The family will not be present.  Memorials may be directed in his memory to the Henry County Veterans Association or to Hope Haven 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.

Wanda Lee Reu, 83, of Donnellson, Iowa passed away at 8:53 p.m. Friday, December 13, 2024 at Birkwood Village in Fort Madison.

She was born on July 28, 1941 in Kahoka, Missouri, the daughter of Roy E. and Mary Gladys (Hamner) Young. On December 23, 1959, she married David Reu in Anson, Missouri. They would have celebrated sixty-five years of marriage this year.

She is survived by her husband David; daughter Angela Reu; son Leslie (Pam) Reu; six grandchildren: Kara (Nathan) Patefield, Hannah (Seth) Rosekopf, Leah Reu, Rebekah (Ryan) Epp, Benjamin (Stacia) Reu, and Josiah Reu; and four great-grandchildren. Also surviving is her sister Mary Ann (Krikor) Yesseyan.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son Stephen W. Reu and sister Betty Dunaway.

Wanda worked at State Central Savings Bank in Farmington, and Donnellson Implement in Donnellson. She was one of the founding members of the Bethel Bible Church in Argyle, where she loved teaching children and women’s bible study. She enjoyed writing and authored seven books. She also enjoyed watching Iowa Hawkeyes Basketball.

Her body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Bethel Bible Church, Rural Argyle, Iowa with Pastor Aaron Hand officiating.

Burial will be held at a later date in Evangelical Cemetery.

Memorials have been established in her memory for Bethel Bible Church or Donnellson Fire & Rescue.

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