Lois B. Anderson, 89, formerly of the Brighton, IA, area, died Friday, August 30, 2024 at her daughter’s residence in rural Mt. Pleasant, IA.

Mrs. Anderson, the former Lois Beatrice Dorwald, was born June 13,1935 in Middleport, New York. She was the daughter of G. Rollin and Mary Ellen (Greeley) Dorwald. She graduated from Middleport High School. During her teenage years, Lois worked on her father’s truck farm to earn money to go to college. Lois then earned her B.S. degree in education from Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC. It was there that she met her husband who was attending the University to obtain his M.Div. degree. On June 22, 1957 at Johnson’s Creek Baptist Church, Lois was united in marriage to Clarence L. Anderson. The couple shared 58 years of marriage before Clarence’s passing in October of 2015.

After college, Lois taught school for a short period of time. Lois was a Nurse’s Aide at the Washington Care Center, the Henry County Health Center and the Parkview Home in Fairfield.

Lois attended the Independent Bible Church of Wayland. Lois always raised a large garden and was very prolific when it came to canning the harvest. When time permitted, Lois loved to do needlework and assorted crafts.

Those thankful for sharing in Lois’s life include her children – Dan (Brenda) Anderson and Leah (Wayne) Woline, all of Mt. Pleasant, James Joel Anderson of Brighton, IA and Jon (Michelle) Anderson of Lyman, SC; 6 grandchildren – Brandon (Renae) Jones, Ryan (Christina) Woline, Brandon (Josh DeWeese) Woline, Chad Anderson, Jared (Susan ) Anderson and Emily (Willy) Matta; and 7 great grandchildren – Jaxton, Oliver & Scarlett Jones, Paige & Evan Woline and Asa & Lucy Anderson; a sister-in-law, Pat Dorwald of Victorville, CA and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband, a brother – Richard Dorwald and several brothers and sisters-in-law on her husband’s side precede Lois in death.

A memorial funeral service will be held at 1:30 PM on Saturday, September 7 at the Independent Bible Church in Wayland. Pastor Ben Linville will officiate. Burial will be in the Oakland Mills Cemetery, rural Mt. Pleasant. Friends may call after 12 Noon on Friday, September 6 at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, Mount Pleasant. The family will be present to receive friends from 6-8 PM.

Those considering an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to Every Step Hospice or the Independent Bible Church.

Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfh.com.

Mary F. Mettenburg, 87, of Mt. Pleasant, died Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at the University of Iowa Downtown Hospital in Iowa City.

Mrs. Mettenburg, the former Mary Frances Heitz, was born October 31, 1936 in Ft. Madison, IA. She was the daughter of Joseph Lee and Virginia Ann (Moline) Heitz. Mary graduated from Catholic Central High School of Ft. Madison in 1954. She furthered her education at Marycrest College in Davenport. On September 1, 1956 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ft. Madison, Mary was united in marriage to Clarence Wilfred “Zip” Mettenburg.

Mary was a devoted homemaker for Zip and her children, tending to everything a mother could and even more. For 22 years, the family made their home in Ridgecrest, California. As some of the children “left the nest”, Mary and Zip moved to McLean, Virginia. In retirement, they returned to Ft. Madison in 1993, residing there until they moved to Mt. Pleasant in 1998.

Mary was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, the Altar and Rosary Society of the church and the Ladies of Charity of the church. She was also a member of the Mt. Pleasant Women’s Club.

Bridge was a passion to Mary, a runner up only to the love she had for her family. She belonged to numerous Bridge clubs and Duplicate Bridge clubs. She was often sought as a substitute Bridge player for groups needing a stand-in.

Those thankful for sharing in Mary’s life include her husband, Clarence “Zip” (they marked their 68th wedding anniversary just 2 days prior to Mary’s passing); her children – Ann (Dr. John) Bennett of Mt. Pleasant, Deborah (Dr. Mark) Carlson of Mt. Pleasant, Jane (Randy) O’Boyle of Manhattan, KS, John (Mary Helen) Mettenburg of Cedar Rapids, IA, Virginia Dupuis of Tyler, TX, Mary Beth Mettenburg of Mt. Pleasant, Katherine (Denny) Stewart of Melbourne Beach, FL and Dr. Joseph (Catherine) Mettenburg of Pittsburg, PA; 2 sisters – Judy (Arthur) Duke of Brighton, IA and Susan (Michael) Biderman of Cedar Rapids; 29 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren.

Her parents and a daughter, Laura Jo Carlson, precede Mary in death.

A funeral mass for Mary will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Mt. Pleasant. Father Ross Epping will celebrate the mass. Burial will be in the St. Alphonsus Cemetery. Visitation will be 3-7 PM on Friday, September 6 at the church. The family will be present to receive friends from 5-7 PM. The Rosary will be recited at 7 PM following the family greeting time.

Those considering an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to St. Alphonsus Catholic Church or St. Jude’s Hospital.

Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfh.com

Mitzi Schwartz, 75, of West Point, Iowa, passed away at 2:49 a.m. Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa.

She was born on July 8, 1949, in Fort Madison, Iowa, the daughter of Casper and Helen (Kruse) Schinstock. On November 29, 1969, she married Arthur “Art” Schwartz at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Houghton.

She is survived by her husband of fifty-five years: Art; children: Tracie (Kevin) Rauenbuehler of West Point, Iowa, Julie (Ed) Stoffer of Waterloo, Iowa, Michael Schwartz of West Point, Iowa; grandchildren: Eric, Adam and Maria Rauenbuehler, Emma, Isabelle and Elizabeth Stoffer; siblings: Dorothy (Jerry) Mertens, Marilyn Holterhaus, David (Pam) Schinstock, Irene (Jim) Tweedy, Rosie (Roger) Weber, Barb Hancock, Annie (Pat) Allen, Bob (Diane) Schinstock; sisters-in-law: Jane Schinstock, Margaret Schinstock. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers: Ronald and Theodore Schinstock; one nephew: Samuel Weber; one great niece: Riya Schinstock and brother-in-law: Bill Hancock.

Mitzi was a graduate of St. John’s Catholic High School. She worked as an accountant until  her retirement. She was a member of St. James the Less Catholic Church, the Altar and Rosary of the Church and a local card club for fifty-six years. She enjoyed reading, gardening, fishing, word search puzzles and playing games with her grandchildren. She was soft spoken and kind hearted. Most of all, Mitzi was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who loved spending time with her family.

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

A visitation will be held from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, September 8, 2024, at St. James Catholic Church in St. Paul, where the family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Following the visitation, a Christian wake service will be held at 4:00 p.m. at the church.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 9, 2024, at St. James Catholic Church in St. Paul with Father Dan Dorau as Celebrant.

Burial will be at St. James Cemetery in St. Paul.

A memorial has been established in her memory for St. James Cemetery.

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