Enid E. Mortland, 97, of Mt. Pleasant, peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Sunrise Terrace Nursing Home in Winfield, Iowa. The middle child of Howard and Christena Marion Boughton, she was born on November 18, 1925. Enid grew up in the depression, always ambitious, she learned the valuable trait of being resourceful with little means at a young age…..planting a garden, raising and dressing chickens and sewing her own clothes, on the family farm in New Sharon, Iowa. Fresh food was always plentiful. In 1943 she graduated high school and married her high school sweetheart, Bill Mortland on September 12, 1943. They farmed until Bill was called to serve in WWII in 1945 – He came home in 1947 to meet their two year old son, William Lee. Two more children followed; Carma Sue and Shirley Lou. Life was happy for them. She and Bill enjoyed square dancing and ballroom dancing. In 1961 Bill took a job and the family moved to Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Missing her farming roots Enid embarked on a hobby of baking and decorating cakes … that hobby turned into a successful in home business…..and she became, affectionately, known in the area as the “Cake Lady”. From Baby, Birthday, Graduation, Wedding and some she always told “don’t tell them where you got this” ……she would tackle every imaginable theme the customer wanted. She also babysat in her home for precious children; Jerry Kerr, Angie Ross, Brenda & Duane Brown.

In 1982 she took a job at the New London Schools managing their Hot Lunch Program and the team soon became known for tasty nutritious meals under her direction for the student body and teachers too. At age 70 she tried to retire but soon found she still wanted to “stir her spoon” and began cooking at the Van Vorhies Haus. She again became known for her delicious meals and the pretty presentation she made for each plate. At the age of 91 she finally “really” retired.

She was a 39 year Breast Cancer survivor. A fierce advocate for mammography, she would frequently say “get your boobies checked, girls”!!!

Enid was widowed in 1984 and after maneuvering her way through grief she found another “dance partner” in Ole Olson. They spent most Friday and Saturday nights dancing at The Moose in Burlington. Life got more challenging as they aged and Ole passed away in 2022 … Enid’s heart hurt losing her faithful dance partner. The past few months she spent a lot of time reflecting and “looking out the window” of her life.

Enid is predeceased by her husband, Bill; her parents; a brother Merle; a son William Lee (Billy); grandchildren, Elizabeth, Brandt, & Brian Reiss; son-in-law, George Reiss, and dance partner Ole Olson.

She is survived by daughters, Carma Reiss of Van Horne and Shirley (Ben) Flam of New London; grandchildren, Robin (Jill) Daniel, Sarah (Corey) Finn, Heather (Shane) Mell; great-grandchildren, Allison, Quinn, Braden and Parker; great-great grandchildren, Natalie, Declan, Landry & Peyton; one sister, Lois (Leroy) Hurst, Oskaloosa, Iowa; nieces, Chris, Cindy and Becky; and her best friend from high school, Loretta Caves.

A memorial has been established for the Culinary Arts Department at Mt. Pleasant School. Donations may be made (for tax deduction) to The Mt. Pleasant Community School Foundation – Culinary Arts.

Visitation for Mrs. Mortland will begin at 10:00 am, Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Elliott Chapel, New London with a brief service at 11:00 provided by Pastor Deb Savage with  “Enid Cake” and refreshments immediately following. Private family Inurnment at Forest Home Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant will be held following the reception.

Marvin R. Lambert, 97, of Winfield, Iowa, passed away on June 23^rd at Sunrise Terrace Nursing and Rehab Facility.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Winfield First Presbyterian Church.  Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the church.  Burial will be in the Winfield Scott Township Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the First Presbyterian Church in memory of Marvin.  The Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services of Winfield is caring for the family.  Online condolences may be left to the family at www.sandhfuneralservices.com.

Marvin Ray Lambert was born on January 10^th, 1926, the son of Ray and Hazel Lambert, in Washington, Iowa.  As soon as he graduated from high school, in 1944, he entered the army and served in the Pacific Theater of World War II.  Marvin was wounded in battle and was awarded the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman’s Badge.

On September 3^rd, 1950, Marvin married Marilyn Mathews, a union which would last 69 ½ years until her death in April of 2020.  The couple farmed the family farm near Winfield until they retired in 1999.  They are the parents of two daughters, Lorrie Gail (James) Etheredge of Peosta, IA, and Lisé Rae (John) Nelson of Moravia, IA.  They also have five grandchildren, Adam (Tarra) Etheredge, Andrew (Taylor) Etheredge, Dan Nelson, David Nelson, and Elizabeth Nelson. They have two great-grandchildren, Jude and Zaylah.

Marvin served on many boards in the community, the Louisa County Red Cross Board, the Winfield Coop Board, the Community Hall Board, the Sunrise Terrace Nursing Home Board, and the Winfield Library Board.  He was also a member of the Winfield V.F.W., but most important to him was his church.  He was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Winfield for over 60 years, serving in all the offices in the church government.  Both he and Marilyn attended Presbyterian General Assembly in 1958.

Marvin loved to read and learn new things.   That is why he and Marilyn traveled extensively in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and the U.K.  The Lambert family hosted a Swedish exchange student for a year, Ingrid Nilson, who they still considered as a daughter.  Marvin’s other hobbies through his life were golf, hunting and fishing.

One thing that set Marvin apart is that he never met a stranger.  He could and would talk to anyone!  He would find out their story, just listen to lonely people; he always put others before himself.

Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Mary Lou (Lambert) Powdrill, and two nephews.

Dean P. Arbogast, 81, of Wayland, passed away at the University of Iowa Hospital on Friday, June 23, 2023. He will be cremated, and a graveside service will be held Saturday, July 1, 2023, at 2:00 PM at the Schrock Cemetery northwest of Wayland. A memorial fund has been established for Wayland Fire and Rescue. The Beatty Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting Dean’s family.

Dean Perry Arbogast, son of John and Ada (Turner) Arbogast was born November 29, 1941, in Washington County. He graduated from Wayland High School with the class of 1960. In high school, Dean played baseball and was manager for the Wayland High School basketball and football teams. Dean served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After returning from the war, he worked at Maplecrest Turkey Farms in Wellman and was a long-time employee for Yoder and Sons, Inc. in Wayland. Dean enjoyed roller skating, bowling with his brothers in a bowling league, putting puzzles together, watching sports on TV, and spending time with family.

Survivors include three sisters: Elizabeth Troutman of Wayland, Mildred (Bill) Wilson of Ainsworth, Dorothy Jacob of Wellman; sister-in-law Fonda Arbogast of Mt. Pleasant; three brothers: Charles (Ruth) Arbogast, Johnie Arbogast, and Stanley (Shelly) Arbogast all of Washington, and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding Dean in death were his parents, three brothers: Howard, Richard, and Edwin Arbogast, and a sister in infancy.