Tate Riley, age 53, of Brighton, died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, August 15, 2023.

Tate was born on February 14, 1970, in Mount Pleasant, the son of Norma Taylor and Gary L. Riley. Tate moved to Lafayette, Colorado, where he attended college and began working. He worked as a carpenter and construction worker. In June of 1991, Tate married Kim Lovett, the couple later divorced.  Tate returned to Iowa in 2006. He enjoyed playing the guitar and his heart was full of kindness.

Tate is survived by his mother Norma Taylor of Mount Pleasant; three children, Aleesha Riley, Ian Riley, Paige Riley, all of Colorado; three grandchildren; sister Cherity Wibben of Mount Pleasant; and brother Jesiah Riley of West Chester.

He was preceded in death by his father, maternal grandparents Everett and Doris Taylor, and paternal grandparents Virgil and Joan Riley.

According to Tate’s wishes, his body has been cremated and no formal services will be held. The Olson-Powell Chapel & Crematory is caring for Tate and his family.  www.powellfuneralhomes.com

Roberta Louise Ball, 88, of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of New London, died Monday, August 14, 2023 at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House, West Burlington.  She was born in Mt. Pleasant July 20, 1935 to Wilbur and Harriett Elizabeth Waddle Hillard.  On June 26, 1955, she married Dwight L. Ball in New London.  He died December 8, 2005.

She was a 1953 graduate of New London High School.  Roberta was a homemaker and was a member of New London United Methodist Church.  She was an avid Iowa Hawkeyes and St. Louis Cardinals fan; loved visiting with family, friends and neighbors; and enjoyed walking her dog, Scooter.

Survivors include three daughters, Deb (Jim) Shull and Sherri Ball of New London and Cindy Culbertson of Ankeny; one son Ron (Dorrie) Ball of Bethalto, Illinois; two grandchildren, Josh (Jenni) Thomas and Ali (Pookie) Johnson; eight great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; two step-great grandchildren; two brothers, Ben Hillard of Seattle, Washington and Marvin (Cecilia) Hillard of Phoenix, Arizona; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson Kaleb Ball, and two sisters, Shirley Benge and Mary Feeney.

The funeral service for Mrs. Ball will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, August 18, 2023 at Elliott Chapel, New London, with Pastor Kathleen Moore officiating.  Visitation will begin at 9:00 am with the family receiving friends from 1:00 until the time of the service.  Roberta will be buried next to her beloved husband, Dwight, at Burge Cemetery following the service.  Memorials have been established for New London United Methodist Church and the Kaleb Ball Children’s Trust.  Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.

Joanne Roth, 86, of Washington, Iowa, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.

The visitation and memorial services will be held at Washington Mennonite Church. Visitation 4-7 PM on Friday, August 18, 2023. Memorial service 10:30 AM on Saturday, August 19, 2023. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim YouTube page. Condolences may be mailed to: Roger Roth, 2800 Coppock Road, Wayland, Iowa 52353. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Crooked Creek Christian Camp, Washington, Iowa or Hospice of Washington County. The Beatty-Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Joanne Roth was born in Newton, Kansas to Vernon and Lois (Kauffman) Roth on November 30, 1936, the oldest of eight children. In 1942, her family moved to southeastern Iowa to escape the dustbowl. Her father farmed south of Washington (now the site of Crooked Creek Christian Camp). She attended Gray School, a single room schoolhouse, later graduating from Hesston Academy and College in Kansas. Joanne took her Christian faith seriously, baptized as a young teen, and maturing in her faith while attending Hesston Academy. Joanne married Roger Roth in 1960 and worked as a legal secretary at a Washington law firm until she had children, later returning to work during tax season when her children were in high school. She loved singing and made it her mission to give her children the opportunity to study music. In her sixties, she returned to piano lessons with her teacher from childhood and was determined to overcome her lifelong fear of water by taking swimming lessons. Her travels with Roger took them to South Africa to visit their beloved exchange student, Cheryl (Joseph) Smith. They spent their winters in Sarasota, Florida connecting with Roger’s brothers and their wives and making new friends in their mobile home community and the Sarasota Community Church. After retirement from the farm east of Wayland, Joanne helped design a new home on a bluff overlooking timbered creek bottom that was part of her family’s farm.

Her faith sustained her through the tragic untimely deaths of four of her siblings: Brenda (3 years-old, meningitis), Phil (21 years-old, car accident), and Jim and Stan Roth (54 and 50 years-old, plane crash).

She had a good sense of humor, was an excellent cinnamon-roll maker, and loved creating a home. Even in her last year of life, when cognitive impairment challenged her identity as a competent homemaker, she made new friends and connections.

Joanne was Roger’s beloved wife for 63 years; loving mother to her children Kendra Landes of Iowa City, Erin Roth of Baltimore, Maryland, and Tyler Roth of Goshen, Indiana; mother-in-law to Jeff Landes, Chris Giannella, and Sarah Roth; grandmother to Katelin (Landes) Hamlin, Kelsey (Landes) Mason, Emma (Roth) Headings, Grace Roth, Matthew Roth, Tillman Giannella and Matteo Giannella, and great-grandmother to five. Joanne was an older sister to Becky Roth and Lowell Roth of Hesston, Kansas and Marci (Roth) Huxman of Moundridge, Kansas. Sister-in-law to Stan Wiens (Becky), Donna Roth Hillis (Jim), Cindi Roth (Lowell), Jan Roth (Stan), Gary Huxman (Marci). Joanne was an aunt to over twenty nieces and nephews. She was also a loyal friend and dedicated member of Washington Mennonite Church, her faith community.

Helen Elizabeth Wall, 93, of River Hills Village in Keokuk, formerly of Donnellson, Iowa, passed away at 12:35 a.m. Monday August 14, 2023, at River Hills Village.

Born  January 31, 1930, in Mt. Hamill, Iowa, the daughter of Jake and Mamie (Norton) Young. On May 7, 1950, she married Norman Wall in Donnellson, Iowa. He preceded her in death on October 23, 1966.

She is survived by her daughter: Janis (Bobby) Davidson of Farmington, Iowa; Son-in-law Greg Boyer Farmington, Iowa; Grandchildren: Amy Lambert, Bryan (Tammy) Case, Elisha (Jeron) Lindsay, Harley (Christie) Davidson, Luke (Alisha) Davidson, Hattie Boyer, Frank (Debbie) Boyer, Annie (Aaron) Burrow and Laramie Wall. Sixteen great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren. Brother: Fred (Judy) Young of Donnellson, Iowa and sister: Viola “Vi” (Carroll) Wilson of Fort Madison, Iowa. Also surviving is one sister-in-law Jeanette Young and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son: Larry; two daughters: Norma and Rita; three brothers: Robert, Jerome and Linus. One great grand daughter Heather. Niece Kay Junkins and nephew Kevin Young.

Helen was a member of the Zion Mennonite Church, the Donnellson American Legion Auxiliary, The Red Hat Society, Joy Circle, The Lee County Retired School Personnel. She was a former member of the Donnellson Presbyterian Church where she served as an Elder. She  was also involved in Girl Scouts for 48 years. A 1948 graduate of Donnellson High School Helen taught in in rural schools. She retired in 1993 from the postal service where she had worked for fourteen years. Helen enjoyed sewing and making crafts for her family, playing cards especially Euchre and Feathers.

The family will receive friends from 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. Friday at the Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M.  Friday August 18, 2023 at the Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson with Pastor Rachael Luitjenes officiating.

Burial will be in the Evangelical Cemetery near Donnellson.

A memorial has been established in her memory for the Donnellson Fire and Rescue or the Central Lee Foundation for the Kevin Young Scholorship.

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

Richard “Dick” Larson, 78, of Winfield, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023, at his home in Winfield.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at the Winfield United Methodist Church.  Burial will be in the Sheridan Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to SE Iowa Regional Hospice in memory of Dick.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservice.com. Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services of Winfield is caring for Dick’s family and arrangements.

Richard Dean Larson was born on August 14, 1944, in Burlington, Iowa the son of Dale and Bernadine (Bozarth) Larson.  He was a 1962 graduate of Winfield- Mt. Union High School.  Dick served in the United States Army Reserves for six years during the Vietnam War.  On January 26, 1964, Dick was united in marriage to Mary Helmerson in New London.  He was a farmer in the Winfield area his entire life.  Dick was a past member of the Winfield United Methodist Church and past president of the Winfield Co-op.  He enjoyed attending his children’s school activities, watching NFL football and was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan, but most of all, he dearly loved to spend time with his wife, children and grandchildren.

Dick will be deeply missed by his children, Scot (Sheila) Larson of Dallas, Texas and Lisa Bata of Marion; three grandchildren, Zane Larson, Sydney Boysen and Jayci Bata; siblings, Larry Larson of Iowa City, Jeff Larson of North Richland Hills, Texas and Cindy (Bill) Finke of Winfield and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jim and Sharon Helmerson of New London.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Mary in 2017.