Mary Virginia Perron, 91, of Mount Pleasant, died Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Sunrise Terrace in Winfield.

Virginia was born May 6, 1932, in Cyrene, Missouri, the daughter of Albert and Malinda (Strother) Brewster. She grew up in Bowling Green, Missouri, and graduated high school in 1950. On April 19, 1952, Virginia married Clifford R. Perron in Jeffersonville, IN. He preceded her in death on May 2, 1999. To this union they were blessed with five children. The couple made their home in Mount Pleasant since 1965. Virginia worked at The Drape Shop, sold Avon, while also being a homemaker, and mending and ironing for others. Virginia married Robert D. Hamilton on September 23, 2000, he died March 31, 2001. She was a member of the New London Christian Church. Virginia enjoyed spending time with family, collecting mushroom figurines, road trips for a piece of pie, wintering in Arizona with her sisters, crocheting, selling items at flea markets, visiting and loved having company.

Virginia is survived by her five children, James “Butch” (Pamela) Perron of Clinton, Ginny (Lenny) Septer of Mount Pleasant, Byron Perron of Mount Pleasant, Kevin (April) Perron of Mount Pleasant, Keith (Kimberly) Perron of Mount Pleasant; 10 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and one on the way; two sisters Jimee (Vernon) Johnston of El Centro, California, and Linda Jo Miles of Yuma, Arizona.

In addition to her parents and husbands she was preceded in death by a sister Carolyn Giese, and daughter-in-law Lynn Perron.

Funeral service will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the Olson-Powell Chapel and Crematory in Mount Pleasant. Rev. Rod Cooper will officiate. Burial will be in the Oakland Mills Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12:30 pm until time of service on Saturday. Memorials may be directed to Sunrise Terrace Care Center and Oakland Mills Nature Center. The Olson-Powell Chapel and Crematory is caring for Virginia and her family.  www.powellfuneralhomes.com

Lynn Riley, 65, of New London, died Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at her residence.

The funeral service for Lynn will be 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 24^th at the First United Methodist Church, 309 North Main Street, Mt. Pleasant. The Reverend Court Fischer, Senior Pastor, will officiate. Friends may call from 12 Noon to 8 PM on Friday, February 23^rd at the church. The family will be present to receive friends from 4-7 PM on the 23^rd.

Those considering an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the family for an education fund for her granddaughter Addy’s education. The Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, is caring for Lynn and her family.  Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfh.com.

Joyce Marie Christensen Ahern, 67, of Danville, formerly of Enfield, Connecticut and New London, Iowa, died Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at her home in Danville.  She was born September 14, 1956 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Dean and Vera Lucille Marshall Christensen.

She was a 1975 graduate of New London High School.  She married Jim Ahern at their home in New London.  Joyce was of the Christian faith. She worked as a bartender and owned her own cleaning service.  She dearly loved her pets and watching soap operas.

Survivors include her brother Kevin (Molly) Christensen and their son Dillon, all of Danville; nieces and nephews including a special nephew Jason (Shannon) James of Danville and their children Hayley and Jacob.  She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; sister Vickie James and brother Randy.

According to her wishes her body has been cremated and private family inurnment will be held at Wapello Cemetery at a later date.

A memorial has been established for the Des Moines County Humane Society.  Elliott Chapel, New London, is assisting the family with arrangements and online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.

Charles Edward “Chuck” Bertlshofer, Jr., 82, of Fort Madison, Iowa, passed away at 3:55 a.m. Thursday, February 15, 2024, at his home in Fort Madison.

He was born on February 7, 1942, in Fort Madison, Iowa, the son of Charles, Sr. and Mary (Cormick) Bertlshofer. On April 14, 1962, he married Karen Sue Randell at Sharon Presbyterian Church in rural Farmington, Iowa.

He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-one years: Karen; one son: Michael Charles (Angi) Bertlshofer of Galesburg, Illinois; one daughter: Tracy Lynn (Mike) Morrison of North Liberty, Iowa; grandchildren: Tyler Morrison, Haley (Tyler) Africa, Stephen Bertlshofer, Michael Bertlshofer, Kylee Bertlshofer, Bryan Bertlshofer; sisters: Carol (David) Faeth of Eldridge, Iowa, Judy (Ron) Hunsaker of Burlington, Iowa; brother: Edward Bertlshofer of Fort Madison, Iowa; brothers-in-law: Larry Reid of Burlington, Iowa and Aaron Burghoffer of Fort Madison, Iowa. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters: Joan Reid and Debbie Burghoffer.

Chuck was a graduate of Donnellson High School, where he lettered in track, baseball and basketball for four years. He served in the United States Army Reserves for six years. He worked at Gleason Corporation for forty-four years, the last twenty-seven of which he was plant manager. Chuck was a member of the Sharon Presbyterian Church. He served on the Central Lee School Board for six years and was on the Fort Madison Community Hospital Board of Directors for twenty years. He coached little league baseball and YMCA girls grade school basketball. He enjoyed gardening, flowers, fishing and he was an avid Chicago Cubs fan.  Family was of utmost importance to him. Chuck’s favorite motto was “Always give more than you take.”

A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 19, 2024, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 19, 2024, at Schmitz Funeral Home with Pastor Katrina Bergman officiating.

Burial will be at Clay Grove Cemetery in rural West Point, Iowa.

A memorial has been established for the 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.