Mark Hotchkiss, 70 of Wayland, went to be with his Savior on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, WY.

His memorial service will be held Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Bethel Church in Wayland with Pastor Ben Linville officiating. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Website, Facebook and YouTube pages. A visitation will be held Friday, August 30, 2024, from 4 – 8 PM, at the Independent Bible Church in Wayland. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established for the Independent Bible Church. The Beatty Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Mark was born May 25, 1954, in Washington, Iowa, the son of James and Ruth (Schantz) Hotchkiss. He graduated from Washington High School.  On November 25, 1978, he married Connie Wagler at the Wellman Mennonite Church in Wellman, Iowa. He was a farmer all his life, planting crops and raising hogs for many years. Mark was a member of the Independent Bible Church in Wayland, where he served as a deacon. He served on the WACO School Board and was president for several years. Mark enjoyed outdoor activities, including fishing, hunting, mushroom hunting, and gardening, especially his potatoes and popcorn. Many of his days were spent walking in the timber, looking at the trees. He loved being with his family and cherished time spent with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife Connie of Wayland, three children: Annessa (Dan) Zickefoose of Haubstadt, Indiana, Adam Hotchkiss of Washington, and Haley Kline of Washington; five grandchildren: Aleigha, Jeremiah, Gavin, Henry and Cash; and two siblings: James (Sandi) Hotchkiss of Washington, and Lori (Eric) Graber of Crawfordsville.

Preceding Mark in death were his parents and his father-in-law Allen Wagler.

Rose M. McMahon, 94, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Addington Place in Fairfield.

A rosary will be prayed at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, September 15^th at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield with visitation for family and friends from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Funeral services and Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 16, 2024 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Fairfield with Revs. Ross Epping, Stephen Page and Nick Adam as Celebrants. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield. Memorials may be made to The Lord’s Cupboard or St. Mary Catholic Church.

Rose Matilda Leahy was born April 23, 1930, in Akron, Ohio. She passed away, peacefully, at home on August 22, 2024. She graduated from St. Mary of the Springs College in 1951, which was close to Ohio State University, where she ultimately met Jack McMahon. She and Jack married on September 13^th, 1952 at St. Sebastian’s Church in Akron, Ohio. They celebrated their 60^th wedding anniversary in 2012, surrounded by friends and family.

In 2019 Rose was named Volunteer of Iowa with the award presented by Governor Terry Branstad. Rose and Jack raised five kids in Ralston, Nebraska, Indianola, Iowa and Fairfield, Iowa. She and Jack spent parts of 26 winters in South Padre Island, Texas. Rose always cared for everyone around her and was active with the Jefferson County Home and The Lord’s Cupboard in Fairfield, Iowa. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Fairfield, Iowa, P.E.O. and the Fairfield Golf and Country Club where she loved to play golf and bridge.

Rose was preceded in death by her parents, William and Ethel Leahy; her sisters, Joanne McCarthy and Kate Hamlin; her brothers, Billy Leahy and Mike Leahy; and her husband, Jack.

She is survived by her sister, Patsy Monroe and sister-in-law, Donna Leahy; her daughter, Peg Bitsas and her children, Michael Bitsas and Quinn Bitsas; her son, Pat (Barb) and their children, Dan McMahon, Tim McMahon and Molly Hollowell; her son, Mike (Kat) and their children, Grant McMahon, Zach Zaborny and Tyler Zaborny; her son, Tom (Clarisa) and their children, Megan McMahon and Mathew McMahon; her son, Tim (Jane) and their children, Connor McMahon, Kyle McMahon and Abby Hanson. She is also survived by her 17 great grandchildren; Lila McMahon, Daisy McMahon, Colin McMahon, John McMahon, Grace Hollowell, Rory Hollowell, Grace McMahon, Madison McMahon, Finley McMahon, Maeve McMahon, Winston McMahon, Riley McMahon, Ella McMahon, Jack McMahon, Sam McMahon, Waylon Hanson and Palmer Hanson.

Glen E. McCollum, 75, of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, passed away at 11:52 a.m., Thursday, August 22, 2024 at New London Specialty Care in New London, Iowa. He was born February 19, 1949 in Burlington, Iowa, the son of Lloyd and Alice (Casteel) McCollum. He was raised and educated in Media, Illinois, graduating from Media High School in 1967. He later attended Truman State College where he received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in School Administration.

He married Linda Avery on June 14, 1969, in Smithshire and she survives.

Those left to cherish his memory are; wife, Linda McCollum of Mount Pleasant; daughters, Shelly (Mark) Masterson and Jennifer (Aron) Barnes; one special granddaughter, Audre Barnes; and one brother, Wayne (Lynn) McCollum.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Glen taught Jr. High history, math, and coached basketball, football and track for many years. Later he became an elementary school principal for several schools over several years.

He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his granddaughter. They enjoyed attending horse shows together. He was on the Roseville Fire Department where he served as treasurer. He was an avid Green Bay Packers and St. Louis Cardinal fan. He was a long-time member of the Smithshire Methodist Church and a member of the local Jaycee’s.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 31, 2024 at the funeral home. A time of visitation will be held for one hour prior to the services. Interment will be in the Ellison Cemetery, Smithshire, Illinois. Memorial contributions may be made to the Smithshire Fire Department and left in the care of the funeral home. Moore Memorial Home, Roseville, is handling the arrangements. For more information or to leave an online condolence, please visit our website at www.moorememorial.com.