Ralph L. Hole, 43, died Friday, May 20, 2022 at his residence of apparent natural causes.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, IA.

Donald H. Boldt, 86, of Mount Pleasant, died Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Sunrise Terrace in Winfield.

Don was born July 28, 1935, in Montpelier, Iowa, the son of Walter and Margaret (Woehrle) Boldt. He graduated from Buffalo High School in 1954. The following year he enlisted into the Army and served for three years at the end of the Korean War. In 1969, Don was united in marriage to Wanda Norton Anderson. He worked as an office manager for the Martin Marietta Cement Plant in Buffalo, Iowa, store manager for Case Tractor, Ford New Holland and worked in sales for Strothman Harvestore. He was very proud to introduce the Case Uni-Loader to area farmers, which is a staple piece of machinery on many farms today. Don served as the mayor of Olds for three years and was instrumental in the construction of the reverse osmosis water tower. He was a member of the Olds American Legion, VFW, Moose Lodge, Big River Tractor Club and United Church of Christ. He served on the Henry County Fair Board for many years and taught a tractor safety course through FFA. Don had a passion for restoring antique tractors and would spend countless hours in the shop until they were just right. He drove Blockbuster Wood Splitters for Tim Batey. Don and Wanda loved to travel. They drove from Portland, Maine, to Portland, Oregon and as far north as the Artic Circle.

Don is survived by his wife Wanda; daughter Annette (Ray) Fischer of Franklin, Wisconsin; step daughter Penny (Jerry) Rauenbuehler of Mount Pleasant; son Todd Boldt of Camdenton, Missouri; four grandchildren, Gretchen Fischer, Ira (Lisa) Moffett, Lindsay (Justin) Tucker, Breanne (Nick) Juran, one great grandson, five great granddaughters; a sister Janet Portsmann of Blue Grass; and a brother Gerald (Bonnie) Boldt of Blue Grass.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son Kevin Boldt, brother Robert and sister-in-law Betty Boldt, brother Harold Boldt, and brother-in-law Dick Portsmann.

The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to EveryStep Hospice and Sunrise Terrace for the excellent care they provided to Don.

A visitation will be held Sunday, June 5, 2022, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel in Mount Pleasant with a Celebration of Life Service at 2:00 pm. Burial will be at a later date in the Forest Home Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established for Mount Pleasant Community School District Foundation – FFA.  www.powellfuneralhomes.com

Lois Brinkman, 88, of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Danville, died Friday, May 20, 2022 at the University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City.

Arrangements are pending at Elliott Chapel, New London.

Clara “Ella” Burns, 92, of Bonaparte passed away at 12:50 PM Friday May 20, 2022 at Van Buren County Hospital in Keosauqua.  Arrangements are pending at Pedrick Funeral Home, Keosauqua.

Robert Francis Cochran, 91, of Argyle, Iowa, passed away at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 19, 2022, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Home Health and Hospice Health Center in West Burlington, Iowa.

He was born on July 3, 1930, in Farmington, Iowa, the son of Archie Francis and Bertha (Pruett) Cochran. On June 15, 1958, he married Dorothea Ellen Parker at Hillsboro Christian Church.

Survivors include his four children: Bonita Cass of Bonaparte, Iowa, John (Angela) Cochran of Argyle, Iowa, Mary (David) Eid of Wever, Iowa, Thomas (Vicki) Cochran of Danville, Iowa; son-in-law: Derek Helmers of LaHarpe, Illinois, grandchildren: Darin (Cassie) Cass, Kayla (Mitch) Seager, Kara Eid, Kristin (Kyle) Pauley, Breanne Helmers, Rick (Sloan) Blumer, John Helmers, Amanda (Chris) Barry, Tyler Cochran, Katrina Cochran, Daniel Fritzjunker; great grandchildren: Taylor Seager, Kylie Seager, Madilyn Cass, Wyatt Cass, Lacie Barry, Aliyana Barry, Autumn Fritzjunker and baby Pauley on the way; brother: Ronald (Rovene) Cochran; two sisters: Lois Wixom and Twila (Delbert) Harper. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Archie and Bertha Cochran; wife: Dorothea; daughter: Dovetta Helmers; three sisters: Irma, Wilma and Norma Jean and half brother: Stanley Lyttle.

Bob served in the United States Air Force as a staff sergeant during the Korean Conflict. He worked as a mechanist and millwright. He was a member of Bethel Bible Church, the Farmington American Legion Richardson – Anthony Post #231, John Birch Society and Lee County Republican Committee. Bob and Dorothea enjoyed camping and traveling. Bob was a volunteer on the Des Moines Township fire department for several years where he had served as fire chief. He collected antique cars and antique memorabilia and worked in many trades throughout his life.

Friends may call after 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 23, 2022, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. that evening.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson with Pastor Aaron Hand  and Pastor Mike Shea officiating.

Honors will be presented, following the service, by the Southeast Iowa Regional Fire Honor Guard and the Farmington American Legion.

Following the service, cremation will take place with burial being held at a later date at the Greenglade Cemetery in Farmington, Iowa.

Memorials have been established in his memory for the Des Moines Township Fire & Rescue or Southeast Iowa Regional Home Health and Hospice.

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

Todd A. Edwards, 58, of Donnellson, Iowa, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022, at his home in Donnellson.

He was born on June 16, 1963, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the son of Don and Nancy (Brunow) Edwards. On April 7, 1990, he married Lisa Schlicher in Donnellson, Iowa.

Survivors include his wife: Lisa; two children: Chris (Tori) Edwards, Hayley (Jeremy) Marshall; one granddaughter on the way; parents: Don and Nancy Edwards; one brother: Scott (Tedra) Edwards; three nephews: Sheldon, Trevor, and Trey Edwards and one sister-in-law: Shelly Schlicher. Also surviving are several aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law: Judy Schlicher; father-in-law: Jerry Schlicher; and grandparents.

Todd graduated from Fort Madison High School in 1981. He worked in maintenance at the Iowa State Penitentiary. He was a member of the Tri-State Gun Club and was an organ donor. Todd enjoyed gardening, fishing and trap shooting. He was an avid fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes, St. Louis Cardinals, and Chicago Bears.

Friends may call after 12:00 noon Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson, where the family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 23, 2022, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson with Reverend Pam Unruh officiating.

Memorials have been established in his memory for the Donnellson Fire and Rescue and the Tri-State Gun Club.

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