Marianna E. Hackbarth, age 85, of Mount Pleasant, died Monday, October 31, 2022, at Savannah Heights.

Marianna was born June 5, 1937, in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of Everett and Edna (Walters) Wright. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1955. Marianna was united in marriage to Ronald F. Hackbarth on December 27, 1956, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Mount Pleasant. The couple made their home in numerous cities in Iowa, while Ronald explored his teaching and coaching endeavors. Marianna worked as an AV Aide at the Washington Junior High School. They moved to Fort Worth, Texas, for a time before moving to Houston. While in Houston, Marianna worked as a sales associate at Dillard’s for 18 years. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Marianna has resided in Mount Pleasant for the past nine years.

Marianna is survived by her daughter Teresa (Gene) Charles of Parker, Colorado; daughter-in-law Linda Hackbarth of Woodland Park, Colorado; two granddaughters, Portia (Jason) Hermann of Monument, Colorado, Amanda (Jared) Hall of Guam; two grandsons, Steven (Amanda) Hackbarth of Woodland Park, Colorado, Keiffer (Kateri) Garton of Parker, Colorado; five great granddaughters, a great grandson, a great great grandson; five brothers William (Janice), Walter (Carole), Jim (Deniece), Michael, John (Anne); sister Martha (Tom) Allen; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ron, son Ronald Steven Hackbarth and sister-in-law Lynn Wright.

Memorial contributions in Marianna’s name may be directed to the Upper Midwest National MS Society, 2829 University Avenue SE, Ste 900, Minneapolis, MN 55414.

Otis Wayne Jarvis aged 89 years went to the lord on October 28^th, 2022.  He is survived by his children Vickie Klenk (Jarvis), Al (James) (Kathy), Steve (Suzi) and Mike (Cheryl).  Preceded in death, his wife of 53 years, Judy (Kinkaid), child Russell, his parents, James and Irene, brothers, Oris, Oren Olen, Frank and Ron and a sister, Beulah.

Otis was a great role model and left a positive impact wherever he went.  He was a loving husband, father and grandpa.  He was born and grew up in and around Troy Iowa, served in the Army and then moved to the Cedar Rapids area.  He retired from Linkbelt/FMC and moved back to the Troy area.  He and Judy loved to see the United States and traveled by RV in their retirement.  Otis loved to tinker and learn, if he couldn’t fix it, it wasn’t broken.  Among his many other hobbies he taught himself to paint in retirement.  His family and friends will miss his smile, humor and wit.

Donald Ernest Hanson, 80, of New London, died Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Arbor Springs in West Des Moines.  He was born March 12, 1942 in Mt. Pleasant to John Nicholas and Katherine Martha Bell Hanson.  He was a 1960 graduate of New London High School.  On December 30, 1959 he married Elizabeth Ann Parker.  She died March 2, 2021.

For more than forty years, Don worked as a lineman for local telephone companies.  He attended the Christian Church; was a Mason; and he enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening.

He is survived by his children, Mary (Tony) Martin of New London, Julie (Charles) Griffith of Cape Coral, Florida, Barbara Kaine of Ft. Myers, Florida, Michael Hanson of New London, and Tiffany (Wayne) Bergman of Altoona; fifteen grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; three sisters, Virginia Warren of Pennsylvania, Mary Becker of Missouri, and Susie (Bob) Henderson of Mt. Pleasant; and one brother Jim Hanson (Darlene) of New London.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one son Kenneth and his brother Frank.

According to his wishes, his body has been cremated and a graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday at Burge Cemetery, rural New London.  Friends may call from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm at Elliott Chapel, New London.  Those wishing to follow in procession to the cemetery should meet at the funeral home at 1:30 pm.  A memorial has been established for the Lewy Body Dementia Foundation.  Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.

Belva Dean Birch, 86, of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Burlington, died Sunday, October 30, 2022 at Arbor Court Mt. Pleasant.  She was born July 15, 1936 in Hubbs, New Mexico to Cecil Bert and Jessie Marion Rusher Hudson.  On July 15, 1956 she married Walter R. Birch in Burlington.  He died January 13, 2003.

Belva grew up in Hobbs, New Mexico, until 4^th grade when her family moved to Sulfer City, Arkansas, following her dad’s work.  She attended a one room school there.  Two years later they moved to Elkins, Arkansas, then to Kosh Konong, Missouri where she graduated from high school in 1955.  She was a 50+ year member of the First Baptist Church in Burlington.

In Belva’s spare time, she likes to crochet, embroider and paint fuzzy posters.  Belva likes mysteries on TV and good “love stories” to read.  She was a St. Louis Cardinal fan and spends hours with Walter rooting them on.  She worked at Champion, then at Automated Vending Service for 22 years.  She was a sandwich maker and prepared sandwiches to fill vending machines.

Walter and Belva had four children; John in 1957, Steven Dean in 1959, Kathy in 1961 and David in 1967.  They loved having a family and built a life around providing a good home for them.

Survivors include her son David (J. Anna) Birch of New London; daughter Katherine Taylor Birch of Burlington; eleven grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sons Steve and John; sister Glenna Ruth James; and brothers Thurman and Emory.

According to her wishes, Belva has been cremated and a graveside service will be at 1:00 pm, Friday, November 4, 2022 at Memorial Park in Burlington.  A memorial has been established for the Arbor Court activity fund where they took excellent care of Belva.  Elliott Chapel, New London is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.