Marilyn Leichty

By Kadie Johannson · Tuesday, July 5th, 2022 at 6:46 am CDT

Marilyn Kay Leichty, 80, of Mount Pleasant, Iowa passed away on August 15, 2021. Marilyn was born in Mount Pleasant on June 30, 1941, the daughter of Raymond and Doris (Roth) Graber. She graduated from Iowa Mennonite School and continued on in her education to receive a bachelor’s degree in nursing at Goshen College. Her postgraduate education included master’s degrees in nursing and sociology, as well as a Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Iowa.

Marilyn was united in marriage to Norman Hoyt Leichty on May 19, 1974. They were married for 47 years and had three children together. Her career as a nurse and professor of nursing and sociology included instruction at Hesston College, Director of Nursing at Goshen College and Iowa Wesleyan University, and Director of Sociology at Iowa Wesleyan University. She volunteered at The Crowded Closet and The Fellowship Cup and was a member of the board of the Parkview Home. She was an active member of the Pleasant View Mennonite Church and served in several capacities throughout her life. Marilyn enjoyed spending time in her garden and turning the harvest into innovative meals and canned goods. She promoted critical thinking and inclusion of those on the fringes of society.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband Norman and their three children: Ellen Leichty and Mitchell Havard of Christiana, PA, Jonathan and Amanda Bleichty of Mount Pleasant, IA, and Mary Leichty and Andrew Gingerich of Canby, OR, as well as four grandchildren. Also surviving are brothers Gerald Graber of Freeman, SD and Russel Graber of Hesston, KS. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Iowa PBS in celebration of her dedication to education.

A memorial service will be held at the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church on Saturday, July 9 at 10:30 am.

Two Vehicle Collision

By Theresa Rose · Monday, July 4th, 2022 at 9:33 am CDT

July 1 at about 4:30 pm Mount Pleasant Police investigated a motor vehicle collision in the 1500 block of East Washington Street.  It was determined that Wyatt Schroeder was driving a truck eastbound.  He didn’t see a vehicle driven by Bonnie Kremer that was waiting to make a left turn  into a private drive. Schroeder swerved but couldn’t avoid a collision with the Kremer vehicle. No injuries were reported.

Change of Date

By Theresa Rose · Sunday, July 3rd, 2022 at 9:49 am CDT

The Henry County Optimist Club would appreciate help to take down the Mount Pleasant flag display on Tuesday, July 5. Meet in front of US Bank on Washington Street in Mount Pleasant at 6:30 pm. Please note this is a change of date.

Guy E. Ogilvie

By Theresa Rose · Sunday, July 3rd, 2022 at 9:25 am CDT

Guy E. Ogilvie, 88, died Friday, July 1, 2022, at the Henry County Health Center.

Guy was born May 18, 1934, in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, the son of Percy Leon and Pearl Lillian (Beedle) Ogilvie. After graduating from high school, Guy enlisted in the Navy. On May 24, 1958, Guy was united in marriage to Ardis Jacobson in Taylors Falls, Minnesota. The couple had lived in the Mount Pleasant community since 1974. Guy used the experience he gained from working in boiler rooms in the Navy and furthered his training to become a Boiler Inspector for insurance companies. He was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church, former congregational president, and enjoyed being a youth group leader with Ardis. Guy loved doing yardwork or finding a project to remodel; most of all, he loved attending his grandchildren’s activities.

Guy is survived by four children, Terri (Dale) Schinstock of Urbandale, Tracy (Cal) Bloebaum of Mount Pleasant, Jeffrey Ogilvie of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Thomas (Rebecca) Ogilvie of Iowa City; nine grandchildren, Michael Schinstock, Blake (Heather) Lyon, Mindy (Zach) Lyon, Nick (Leah) Lyon, Sydney Ogilvie, Sam (Amy) Ogilvie, Fred Ogilvie, Frannie Ogilvie, Frank Ogilvie; great granddaughter Evelyn Byrum; sister Lois Ogilvie of Roseville, Minnesota and brother Don (Cindy) Ogilvie of Motley, Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Ardis, and brother Leon Ogilvie.

 

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 7, 2022, at the Faith Lutheran Church in Mount Pleasant. Pastor Mike Scudder will officiate. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Military Rites will be conducted by the Henry County Honor Guard. The funeral service will be livestreamed on Powell Funeral Homes Facebook page and at www.powellfuneralhomes.com. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 pm, Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will be present to greet friends. Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Foundation. Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel is caring for Guy and his family.

Norman Boshart (final arrangements)

By Theresa Rose · Sunday, July 3rd, 2022 at 9:09 am CDT

D. Norman Boshart, 86, of Wayland, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at his home.

Norman was born on March 19, 1936, near Olds, Iowa, the son of Alvin and Geneva (Orendorff) Boshart. He graduated from Wayland High School in 1954. Norman was united in marriage to Ermadine Miller on August 28,1956, at the Wellman Mennonite Church. He served in 1W service at Salem Children’s Home for three years in Flanagan, Illinois.  The couple made their home in the Wayland community where Norman farmed for 47 years. Norman was a member of the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church and Wayland Area Antique Tractor Club. He served on the Allis Connections board.  In his younger years he enjoyed volunteering with MDS.  He enjoyed working on antique tractors and attending the Old Threshers Reunion.

Norman is survived by his wife Ermadine; four children, Veronica (Kelly) Slagel of Wayland, Karla (Gail) Roth of Hesston, KS, Merlin (Annette) Boshart of Kalona, David (Shana) Boshart of  Elkhart, IN; 11 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; a sister LuAnn (Arnold) Ladwig of Denver, CO; and a brother-in-law George VanWyngarden.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Virginia VanWyngarden.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 am Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church in rural Wayland.  Pastor Rachelle Luitjens will officiate.  Burial will be in the Sugar Creek Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 3-7 pm on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, where the family will greet friends from 5-7 pm.  A memorial fund has been established for Sugar Creek Cemetery and Wayland First Responders.  The Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel is caring for Norman and his family.  www.powellfuneralhomes.co

July 4, 2022 – July 10, 2022

By Allison Jacobs · Sunday, July 3rd, 2022 at 8:57 am CDT
07/04/22
Gage Goody
07/04/22
Jessi Rich
07/04/22
Ryker Burden
07/04/22
Gage Goody
07/04/22
Michael Hampton
07/04/22
Alex Hickenbottom
07/05/22
Sara Weschler
07/05/22
Luis & Chelle Rosell Anniversary (25)
07/06/22
Alli Humphreys
07/06/22
Megan Thompson
07/06/22
Kylee Adams
07/06/22
Rhonda Gholson
07/06/22
William Wilson
07/06/22
Esther Wonderlich
07/06/22
Laura Wittrig
07/06/22
Jim & Chris Stukerjurgen - Anniversary
07/07/22
Sara Davidson
07/07/22
Laura Melzer
07/07/22
Ron Osborne
07/08/22
Les Roth
07/08/22
Grant Goody
07/08/22
Penelope Burns
07/08/22
Gretchen Liechty
07/08/22
Joyce Miller
07/08/22
Sarah Wilson
07/08/22
Ken & Debbie Smith Anniversary (50)
07/09/22
John Klopfenstein II
07/09/22
Gannon McNamee
07/09/22
Todd & Sara Davis Anniversary
07/10/22
Casey Thompson

Sports, July 3rd

By Parker Testa · Sunday, July 3rd, 2022 at 5:00 am CDT

Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant Varsity Softball played 2 games in the Rick Doran Classic at Iowa City West High School on Saturday. The Panthers were defeated by Davenport Central 7-3 in the first game of the day. Savana Walls went 2 for 3 and RBI in Game 1. Saige Burchett also had an RBI. Ty Alter pitched 6 full innings allowing 7 runs, 4 earned on 8 hits with 2 walks and 1 strikeout. Mount Pleasant was defeated by West Liberty 6-2 in Game 2 to conclude their regular season. Junior Jordan Crooks hit an RBI double while pinch hitting for Bethany Drury. Myah Starr pitched 5 innings allowing 6 runs, 4 earned on 5 hits with 6 walks and 1 strikeout. The Panthers will be back on the field for their first postseason game against Fairfield on Thursday at 7:00 PM in Fairfield.

This Day in Sports History

1959 – 23 year old South African Gary Player wins his first of 9 major titles at the British Open. 2 strokes ahead of runners-up Fred Bullock and Flory Van Donck.

1970 – California Angels pitcher Clyde Wright no-hits the Oakland A’s, 4-0.

1980 – The MLB had it’s biggest crowd in 7 years when 73,096 fans gathered at Cleveland Stadium to see the Indians beat the Yankees 7-0.

2020 – The MLB All-Star Game planned to be hosted in Los Angeles at Dodger Stadium at is cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

First Case of Monkeypox in Iowa

By Theresa Rose · Saturday, July 2nd, 2022 at 5:34 am CDT

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reports  a probable case of monkeypox virus infection in an adult in North Central Iowa. Testing was conducted by the State Hygienic Lab in Coralville.

The patient was likely infected during international travels and is isolating, receiving outpatient care and in regular communication with health department staff. HHS staff and local public health are conducting contact tracing with local health partners to identify anyone who may be at risk due to direct close contact with the patient while infectious. People with direct close contact are directed to watch for symptoms of illness and are offered a vaccine series that can prevent symptoms from developing or developing severe illness. The CDC does not recommend broader use of the vaccine at this time; however, their evaluation of vaccine guidance is ongoing.

Monkeypox does not spread easily between people without close contact, like:

  • direct contact with the infectious rash, scabs, or body fluids
  • respiratory secretions during prolonged, face-to-face contact, or during intimate physical contact, such as kissing, cuddling, or sex.

Risk to the general public is low, but anyone with a rash that looks like monkeypox should talk to their healthcare provider, even if they don’t think they had contact with someone who has monkeypox.

People who may be at higher risk might include but are not limited to those who:

  1. Had contact with someone who had a rash that looks like monkeypox or someone who was diagnosed with confirmed or probable monkeypox.
  2. Had skin-to-skin contact with someone in a social network experiencing monkeypox activity, this includes men who have sex with men who meet partners through an online website, digital application (“app”), or social event (e.g., a bar or party).
  3. Traveled outside the US to a country with confirmed cases of monkeypox or where monkeypox activity has been ongoing.

If possible, call ahead before going to a healthcare facility. If you are not able to call ahead, tell a staff member as soon as you arrive that you are concerned about monkeypox.

Over 5,700 cases have been reported internationally. In the U.S., 460 cases have been reported across 32 states. Over the last month, HHS staff have been working with health care providers and community partners to promote awareness of monkeypox, including what symptoms to look for, how to test for it, and ways to help prevent transmission. More information about the virus and how to limit infection risk can be found on the monkeypox page on the CDC website.