April 3rd, 2023 – April 9th, 2023

By Allison Jacobs · Sunday, April 2nd, 2023 at 9:14 am CDT
04/03/23
Whit Mabeus
04/03/23
Tara Sammons
04/03/23
Kaley White
04/03/23
Whitney Mabeus - 4
04/03/23
Erma Jean McCabe
04/04/23
Eleanor Bjork
04/04/23
Doug Conner
04/04/23
Spence Evans
04/04/23
Tammy Tyrrell
04/04/23
Emily Orr
04/05/23
Connie Pendell - 67
04/05/23
Dylan Hagensee
04/05/23
Mikayla Jennings
04/05/23
Finn Lalaga
04/05/23
Henry Orr
04/06/23
Ian Franklin
04/06/23
Paul May
04/06/23
Mathew Moothart
04/06/23
Jason Smith
04/06/23
Madonna Worden
04/06/23
Roberta Smith
04/07/23
Jeryl MCArtor
04/07/23
Addyson Calhoun
04/07/23
Emma Jones
04/08/23
Tammy Shroyer
04/09/23
Dick Watson

Governor Expands Disaster Proclamation More Storms Expected Tuesday

By Theresa Rose · Sunday, April 2nd, 2023 at 8:41 am CDT

Henry County Emergency Management Coordinator Walt Jackson warns there is another round of possible severe storms coming our way Tuesday. Jackson confirmed there were no official touch downs or sightings of tornadoes in Henry County despite multiple warnings Friday afternoon and early evening. Other counties were not so lucky. Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for 12 counties in response to the March 31 severe weather. The governor’s proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of this severe weather in Cedar, Clinton, Delaware, Des Moines, Dubuque, Grundy, Johnson, Keokuk, Linn, Mahaska, Wapello, and Washington counties. 
 
In addition, the proclamation activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program for qualifying residents, along with the Disaster Case Management Program, for those counties. The Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program provides grants of up to $5,000 for households with incomes up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Grants are available for home or car repairs, replacement of clothing or food, and temporary housing expenses. Original receipts are required for those seeking reimbursement for actual expenses related to storm recovery. The grant application and instructions are available on the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services website at https://dhs.iowa.gov/disaster-assistance-programs. Potential applicants have 45 days from the date of the proclamation to submit a claim.   
  
The Disaster Case Management Program addresses serious needs related to disaster-related hardship, injury, or adverse conditions. Disaster case managers work with clients to create a disaster recovery plan and provide guidance, advice, and referral to obtain a service or resource. There are no income eligibility requirements for this program; it closes 180 days from the date of the governor’s proclamation. For information on the Disaster Case Management Program, contact your local community action association or visit www.iowacommunityaction.org. 

 

 

Peggy Jean Yarber(final arrangements)

By Theresa Rose · Sunday, April 2nd, 2023 at 8:33 am CDT

Peggy Jean Yarber, 55, of Hillsboro, formerly of Trenton, died Friday, March 31, 2023 at her home.  She was born June 24, 1967 in Mt. Pleasant to Charles Eugene and Caroline Sue Blythe Woods.  On March 24, 1990 she married David Thomas Yarber in New London.

She was a 1985 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School and was of the Catholic faith.  Peggy was a homemaker and enjoyed doing crafts, going to garage sales and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her husband; four children, Amanda (Robert) Anderson of Salem, Tommy (Ashley) Yarber of Hillsboro, C.J. Yarber of Hillsboro, and Cody Altimus of Canton, Missouri; ten grandchildren; one great-grandson; her sister Tammay (Randy) Corbiser of Mt. Pleasant; father-in-law Tom Yarber of Lowell; many “adopted” children; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.  Her parents and one sister, Teresa Coleman preceded her in death.

The funeral service for Mrs. Yarber will be at 2:00 PM Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Elliott Chapel, New London.  Burial will follow at Burge Cemetery, rural New London.  Visitation will begin at noon on Wednesday with the family receiving friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM.  Memorials may be directed to the family to help with funeral expenses.  Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.

Steven J. Schultz (final arrangements)

By Theresa Rose · Sunday, April 2nd, 2023 at 8:31 am CDT

Steven J. Schultz, 63, of Crawfordsville, IA, died Friday, March 31, 2023 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

A funeral service for Steve will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 5 at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, Mount Pleasant. Friends may call after 12 Noon on Tuesday at the funeral home. The family will be present to receive friends from 5-7 PM Tuesday evening.

Those considering an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to All God’s Creatures of Mt. Pleasant. Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfh.com.

Steven James Schultz was born April 27, 1959 in Cuba City, WI. He was the son of Raymond Clarence and Barbara Ann (Harty) Schultz. He graduated from Cuba City High School in 1977. He attended the University of Wisconsin –Richland Center. On September 28, 1994 in Muscatine, IA, Steve was united in marriage to Jewel Ann Nicholson.

Steve was a longtime employee of the United States Postal Service. He was a Window Clerk at the Mt. Pleasant Post Office and later transferred as a Bulk Mail Technician for the USPS at Metromail and Innovaire.

Steve was a member of the United Church of Crawfordsville. He was a fan of the Green Bay Packers, the University of Wisconsin Badgers and the San Francisco Giants. He dearly enjoyed the time he spent with his children, his cats and playing games on his tablet.

Those thankful for sharing in Steve’s life include his wife Jewel of Crawfordsville; 5 children – Isaac Greear of Mt. Pleasant, Amber (Dave) Meyer of Woodbury, MN, Brock Greear of Crawfordsville, Kyle Schultz and Corbin Schultz, both of Mt. Pleasant; 3 siblings – Mike (Kathy) Schultz of Cuba City, Shelley (Hugh) McDermid of Kenosha, WI and Lisa Schultz of Cuba City; 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

His parents and grandparents precede him in death.

 

Joey Ferguson, Steve Schultz

By Theresa Rose · Saturday, April 1st, 2023 at 5:50 am CDT

Joey D. Ferguson, 65, of Ft. Madison and formerly of Mt. Pleasant, died Friday.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, Mount Pleasant, IA.

Online condolences may be directed to kimzeyfh.com.

 

Steve Schultz, 63, of Crawfordsville, IA, passed away Friday.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, Mount Pleasant.

Online condolences may be directed to kimzeyfh.com.

 

State Assistance for 6 Counties Hit By Friday Storms

By Theresa Rose · Saturday, April 1st, 2023 at 5:49 am CDT

Tornado watches or warnings were issued for 40 different counties Friday as severe weather struck the Midwest. Governor Reynolds has approved state assistance to six counties — Cedar, Clinton, Delaware, Johnson, Mahaska and Washington. Emergency shelters were opened in Coralville and Manchester. Damage was reported near Ottumwa and in Keokuk County as well. About half of the residents in Charlotte, a small town in Clinton County, were evacuated because a propane tank was damaged and began leaking. The storm system knocked out electricity to thousands of customers in Iowa on Friday afternoon and, by midnight, snow had begun falling in northwest Iowa.

 

 

Out Like A Lion

By Theresa Rose · Friday, March 31st, 2023 at 7:51 pm CDT

No doubt about it, March went out like a lion.  Severe Weather Awareness Week ended Friday with tornado and severe thunderstorm watches and warnings. Residents of southeast and eastern Iowa were urged to seek cover on and off thru the afternoon and into the early evening hours. Tornado warnings were issued based on conditions near Fairfield, Lockridge, Trenton and Washington.  The sirens went off in Lockridge, Mount Pleasant and New London. New London reported hail, thunder and lightening and heavy rain fall.  Winds cutting thru Danville flipped a semi. Severe damage was reported to homes in Hills. Many communities experienced downed power lines and trees. The severe weather continued towards the Mississippi River and also north to Solon where a roof was ripped off a business. Due to the severe weather and tornadoes that moved through Southeast Iowa Friday afternoon, parts of Libertyville, Stockport, Hedrick, and a large area of Van Buren County were still without power as of 8 pm Friday night.

 

The KILJ listening area remained under a tornado warning until 8 pm Friday night and a wind advisory remains in effect until Saturday afternoon.

Ricky “Easy” Oberly

By Theresa Rose · Friday, March 31st, 2023 at 4:39 pm CDT

Ricky “Easy” Oberly, 64, of Wapello, passed away on December 25, 2022 at Southeast Regional Medical Center.  Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at the Wapello Cemetery.  Following graveside services there will be an honor ride from the cemetery to the Briggs Center in Wapello where a celebration of life will be held.  The Celebration of Life will continue until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 8th at the Briggs Center.  Sympathy notes may be left online at www.sandhfuneralservice.com.

Rick Oberly was born in Muscatine, Iowa to Any and Bonnie (Beeding) Oberly on May 30, 1958.  Throughout his life he made many friends and was loved by everyone.  Always with a smile, often riding his motorcycle or trike.  He also participated in the mud runs, running his bronco to the limits.  Rick was an electrician by trade and skilled in many other areas.  He went deer hunting with friends every year.  Rick was always helping others, lending a hand when he could.

Rick crossed over on December 25, 2022.  He will be greatly missed by so many.  His long-time love, Chris Sanders; his mother, Bonnie Oberly; his sons, Andy and Lloyd Oberly; his brother, Alvin (Bev) Oberly; his niece, Shayla (Anthony) Bruns; nephew, Kyle Doy and extended family and friends.

Rick was preceded in death by his father, Andy Oberly and brothers, Rodney and Billie Dale Oberly.