Jean Logan, 70, of Mt. Pleasant, died Saturday, December 30, 2023 at the Taylor House (Unity Point Hospice Facility) in Des Moines, IA.

Jean was born July 12, 1953 in Burlington, IA. She was the daughter of Lawrence Wilbert and Betty Jane (Coleson) Logan. She grew up in Burlington and Mt. Pleasant. She was united in marriage to Bob Hill. The couple later divorced but maintained a good relationship following their divorce.

Jean was a longtime homemaker. For many years, Jean was the Sexton of Forest Home Cemetery and lived in the home on the cemetery grounds. Following her position as sexton, she worked several different part-time jobs. Jean completed her working career as a cook for the Van Vorhies Haus in Mt. Pleasant, where she truly enjoyed cooking for the residents.

Jean enjoyed Bingo, jigsaw puzzles and feeding and watching the hummingbirds and squirrels. She was a loyal fan of the Chicago Cubs.

Those thankful for sharing in Jean’s life include her 2 children – Rob (Nicole) Hill of Urbandale, IA and Lori Hill of Mediapolis, IA; 4 grandchildren – Kennedy Hill, Jaxon Hill, Lexie (Chase) Miller and Bowen Glaha; a great granddaughter – Saylor Miller and her 4 grand-dogs, – Phinnie, Jordi, Tice and Cash.

            Her parents and a brother, Stacy Logan, precede Jean in death.

            A visitation with the family present to receive friends will be held from 4-6 PM on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, Mount Pleasant, IA.

Those considering an expression of sympathy in Jean’s memory may direct memorials to the family. On-Line condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfh.com.

Karen Ann Wenzel, 77, of Mount Pleasant, died Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Savannah Heights.

Karen was born April 1, 1946, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, the daughter of Ledru and Wanda (Bonser) Beaber. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1964. On July 14, 1990, Karen was united in marriage to Gene Wenzel in Mount Pleasant. She provided in home care for several elderly women. Karen attended Calvary Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, shopping with Angie, eating out, walking and going to the casino.

Karen is survived by her husband Gene; son Todd Smith of Mount Pleasant; daughter Angie (Charlie) Boecker of Ames; step daughter Janice (Mike) Gatliff of Indianapolis, IN; stepsons, Stephen (Stephanie Robl) Wenzel of Wrentham, MA, Blake (Shelly) Wenzel of Bouton; and nine grandchildren; Rollin and Kellan Boecker, Michael Gatliff, Olivia, Isabella, Matthew, Gabriella, Malcolm and Ramona Wenzel, and one on the way. She was preceded in death by her parents, a granddaughter Heidi Gatliff, and two brothers Tony and Terry Beaber.

A memorial service will be held 3:30 pm Friday, January 5, 2024, at the Olson-Powell Chapel where the family will greet friends beginning at 2:30 pm until time of service. Private burial will be in the White Oak Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to All God’s Creatures. The Olson-Powell Chapel and Crematory is caring for Karen and her family.

Roberta Jean Vorhies Mattson, 88, went home to be with Jesus on December 28, 2023 at Parkview Home in Wayland with her family by her side.

Funeral services celebrating her life will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield with Pastor Jason Christensen officiating. Burial will be at Vorhies Cemetery, Lockridge. Visitation will be 4:00 -7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 2^nd at the funeral home. Memorials in Roberta’s honor may be made to the Carnegie Historical Museum or Vorhies Cemetery in care of Lori Fry, 2566 Stockport Road, Fairfield, Iowa 52556.

Roberta was born October 31, 1935, the oldest of six children to Sam and Marie (Graf) Vorhies on the family farm east of Four Corners. She attended Victory #8 Country School, Lockridge High School and Parsons College where she received her teaching degree.

She married Paul Mattson, July 23, 1961 at Hope Lutheran Church in Germanville, Iowa. They made their home on a farm about a mile down the road from where she was born. Paul passed away in 1998. She continued to live on that farm until she moved to the Van Vorhies Haus in 2021.

Roberta was a teacher at heart, even to the very end of life. Even though she suffered with Dementia, she could still recall things about teaching. She taught for 30 years, 3 in Galesburg, Illinois and 27 at Lockridge Elementary School. After retiring in 2001, she still continued to mentor students and be involved in lives of many.

Roberta stayed active in her church, New Sweden Methodist, Retired Teachers and PEO Chapter OO. She even made it in to the gym twice a week. Roberta loved to sew, making hundreds of school bags and hospital gowns. She always enjoyed time with her siblings and their families, mission trips, following her grand children’s activities and watching her great grandchildren play.

Roberta is survived by her children, Lori (Greg) Fry of Fairfield, and Craig (Becky) Mattson of Lockridge; grandchildren, Danielle (Brady) Hill, Brittney (Matt) Tiller, Colton Fry (Mackenzie Harwood), Dillon (Nikia) Fry, Gunnar Mattson and Sam Mattson; great-grandchildren, Adelynn, Lora and Eden Hill, Malachi, Emerson and Quinn Tiller, and Abel Fry; siblings, Stanley (Mary) Vorhies of Dallas City, Illinois, Lea Bradley of Mt. Pleasant, Thelma (Max) Smiddy of Macomb, Illinois, Juanita (Bill) Griest, and Karen Milks, all of Mt. Pleasant; and many nieces, nephew, and great-nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was proceeded in death by her parents; brothers-in-law, Phil Zihlman, Larry Milks, Jerry Bradley, Sidney Mattson and Wade Hill; and sisters-in-law, Irene Hill and Mary Mattson.

Roberta’s family wishes to express their sincere appreciation for the wonderful care she received while at the Van Vorhies Haus and the Parkview Home.

Dorothy E. Holtkamp, 94, of Salem, Iowa, passed away at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, December 28, 2023, at River Hills Village in Keokuk, Iowa.

She was born on February 20, 1929, near Salem, Iowa, the daughter of Lawrence and Agnes (Holtkamp) Box. On April 22, 1950, she married Dennis C. Holtkamp at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Houghton, Iowa. He preceded her in death on April 5, 1990.

She is survived by her daughter: Jeanne Fedler of New London, Iowa; son: Rick (Christine) Holtkamp of Keokuk, Iowa; granddaughter: Sara (Adam) Burden of Solon, Iowa; grandson: Clint (Wendy) Fedler of the Virgin Islands; two great grandchildren: Addison and Beckett Burden; two sisters: Marcella Holtkamp of West Point, Iowa, Eileen (Dave) Pranger of West Point, Iowa; two brothers: Edward Box of Burlington, Iowa, Norbert (Karen) Box of West Point, Iowa and sister-in-law: Carol Box of Burlington, Iowa. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Dennis; son: Randy Holtkamp; son-in-law: Kenny Fedler and brother: Adrian Box.

Dorothy was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Houghton and the Altar and Rosary Society of the church. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, cooking and baking pies for the church. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday, January 1, 2024, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Houghton, where a rosary will be recited at 1:30 p.m. and a Christian wake service will be held at 3:00 p.m.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Houghton with Father Dan Dorau as celebrant.

Burial will be at St. John’s Cemetery in Houghton.

Memorials have been established in her memory for St. John’s Catholic Church or St. John’s 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.