Royden Blaine Boshart, 84, of Wayland, formerly of Washington, died, Monday, May 29, 2023, at the Parkview Home in Wayland. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 10, 2023, at 11:00 AM, at Bethel Church in Wayland. Burial will follow at the Bethel Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 4 – 8 PM on Friday, June 9, at Bethel Church. A memorial fund has been established for Bethel Church. The Beatty Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Royden was born July 21, 1938, in Washington, IA, the son of Arthur and Stella (Graber) Boshart. He graduated from Wayland High School in 1956. On June 18, 1960, he was united in marriage to Carol Hochstedler at Howard Miami County Church in Kokomo, IN. Royden worked as supervisor of seed stock at Northup King in Washington for many years. He also worked as parks superintendent for the City of Washington, retiring in 2000. Royden drove the Washington County Minibus, was an EMT, and also drove the Amish for many years. He was a member of Bethel
Church and enjoyed watching birds, his flowers and plants and spending time with his family. Royden never met a stranger, and never had an enemy. He loved to visit with people, no matter where he was, and was known as the coffee man at Bethel Church.

Survivors include his wife Carol of Wayland, daughters, Lisa (Larry) Glasgow of East China, MI, and Marketta (Jeff) Leyden of Alta, IA, six grandchildren: Tiffany (Wes) Ball of Fort Wayne, IN, Natalie (Mitchell) Ortenburg of Fort Gratiot, MI, Nicole (Ben) Eastes of Pratt, KS, Dru (Ashli) Leyden of Olathe, KS, Holly (Corey) Diischer of Alta, IA, and eight great-grandchildren: Diana, Clara, Isaac, Blaine, Trevor, Wrigley, Brock and Parker.

Preceding Royden in death were his parents and his sister Joretta Hochstetler.

Donald J. “Don” Peterschmidt, 81, of Montrose, Iowa, passed away at 3:50 p.m. Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.

Born on November 18, 1941, in Fort Madison, Iowa, the son of Valentine and Nina (Fine) Peterschmidt. On October 1, 1968, in Fort Madison he married Connie Warrington.

He is survived by his wife: Connie of Montrose; sons: Kurt (wife Christine Skow) Peterschmidt of Coralville, Iowa and Greg (wife Leslie) Peterschmidt of Erwin, Tennessee. He is also survived by a granddaughter, grandson, step grandson and step granddaughters.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Don graduated from Fort Madison High School and the University of Iowa with a bachelors degree in science. He was a United States Army veteran serving during the Vietnam Era. Don retired from Monsanto as an analytical chemist. He enjoyed the the outdoors, being in nature, gardening and his yard.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Greenglade Cemetery in Farmington, Iowa.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in his memory.

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

Kay “Gene” Glover, 80, of Salem, died Saturday, May 27, 2023, at his home.

Gene was born May 15, 1943, in Mount Pleasant, the son of Keith and Doris (Haines) Glover. He was the valedictorian and graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1961. He later attended Kirksville College and the Superior Auctioneer School.  On February 1, 1964, Gene was united in marriage to Jenny Bruggemeyer at the Congregational Church in Salem.  He worked at the Ordinance Plant, Champion Spark Plug for 30 years, and Gene and Jenny owned and operated Glover Auction and Real Estate. He was a founding member of McGwider, Inc. Gene was a member of the Henry County Saddle Club. He loved horses, especially barrel racing with his horse “Streak”.

Gene is survived by his wife Jenny; son Kris (Rita) Glover of Mount Pleasant; daughter Robin (Carl) Mathews of Salem; son-in-law Dean Sartain of Williamsburg, Virginia; 7 grandchildren, Bobbie (Jeff) Larsen of Spanish Fork, Utah; Kristin (Adam) Tryon of Roland; Kamron (Jacey) Glover of Milo; Alec (Aizhan) Sartain of Richmond, Virginia; Justin (Skye) Glover of Mount Pleasant; Brianne Sartain of Virginia; Tasha (Joe) Crile of Wayland; 13 great grandchildren; and two brothers, Dennis Glover of Lockridge and Gary Glover of Keosauqua. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter Andrea Sartain.

According to Gene’s wishes his body has been cremated and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. The Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel and Crematory is caring for Gene and his family. www.powellfuneralhomes.com

Gene Glover age 80 of Salem, died Saturday, May 27, 2023, at his home. Funeral services are pending at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel and Crematory.

Dick Richards, 88, of Mount Pleasant, died Friday, May 26, 2023, at Savannah Heights.

Dick was born September 23, 1934, in Fort Madison, the son of James and Mable (Ross) Richards. He attended Fort Madison High School. Dick proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. After he had concluded his service, he joined the Army Reserves. On August 16, 1958, Dick was united in marriage to Cecelia Hogan at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Fort Madison, to this union the couple was blessed with three children. Dick worked as a deputy sheriff for Des Moines County before becoming an electrician. Prior to retirement, Dick owned and operated Industrial Motors in Burlington. Dick was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, New London VFW Post 7641, and the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, photography, and making jewelry.

Dick is survived by his wife Cecelia; daughter Barbara (Randy) Brown of Mount Union; two sons David (Cathy Sanders) Richards of Montrose, Mark Richards of Danville; eight grandchildren, Mitch (Julie) Brown, Sarah Edwards, Kevin (Kelsey) Brown, David Richards, Mary Richards, Curtis (Mary) Richards, Trent Richards, Miranda Richards; and seven, soon to be eight, great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Jim Teel, sister Betty McMillian, and daughter-in-law Michelle Richards.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 1, 2023, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Father Paul Connolly as celebrant. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Burlington, with Military Rites conducted by the Henry County Honor Guard. Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. at the church until the time of service on Thursday. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and New London VFW Post 7641. The Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel and Crematory is caring for Dick and his family. ww.powellfuneralhomes.com