Author: Theresa Rose

John F. Rode, 76, of Mount Pleasant, died unexpectedly but peacefully, with his family by his side on Monday, November 29, 2021 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

John was born July 17, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of John B. and Ilse (Rosenwinkel) Rode. He graduated from Kelvyn Park High School in Chicago and continued his education at Drake University, earning a degree in pharmacy. John was united in marriage to Jennifer Gollhofer in Charter Oak, Iowa, on November 22, 1969. The couple have made Mount Pleasant their home since 1973. John was a pharmacist in the community for over 35 years, first at Panther-Rexall Drug, and later at Henry County Health Center, from which he retired in 2010. He served on the Iowa State Board of Pharmacy Examiners. He was a member of the Iowa Pharmacy Association and Iowa Society of Hospital Pharmacists. John mentored pharmacy students from the University of Iowa and Drake University. He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church where he held many leadership positions. John was especially proud of his involvement with the “Change a Child’s Story” Ministry through the church. He served on the Mount Pleasant Community School District School Board and AEA Area 16 Board. John cherished the time he spent with his family, enjoyed gardening and was an avid Iowa Hawkeyes fan.

John is survived by his wife Jennifer; son Chris (Anna) Rode of Iowa City, their children, Ethaen, Aedan, Leonidas (Leo), Beatriz (Beah); daughter Beth (Jason) Freiberg of Cedar Falls, their children, Leah, Bennett, and Mae; and a sister Lois Cory of Chicago, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Mary Harris.

A private family service will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 6, 2021. Burial will be in the Forest Home Cemetery. The service will be livestreamed at Powell Funeral Homes Facebook page and at www.powellfuneralhomes.com. Public visitation will be held 1:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday, December 5, 2021, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. The family will not be present. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for the Change a Child’s Story Ministry at First United Methodist Church, 309 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641.

Richard Lee Fett, 76, of rural West Point, Iowa, passed away at 5:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at his home.

He was born on June 2, 1945, in Monona, Iowa, the son of Charles and Dorothy (Huff) Fett. On April 18, 1970, he married Joyce Walljasper.

Survivors include his wife of fifty-one years: Joyce; his son, the light of his life: Travis Fett; sister: Marge (Bob) Schmidt of Monona, Iowa and brother: Chuck (Sandy) Fett of Jamesville, Wisconsin. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Charles and Dorothy; brother: Gary (Joan) Fett of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and sister: Darlene (Gordie) DeSotel of Dallas City, Illinois.

Richard was a 1963 graduate of Monona High School. He served in the United States Marine Corps. During his service in the Marines, he earned a marksmanship medal,specialized in morose code and had secret clearance. He was a member of the West Point American Legion Holtz – Geers Post #668, the Farm Bureau and a lifetime member of the NRA. Richard had worked for West Point Feed and drove a semi for S&H and and Ruan both of West Burlington, driving over a million miles with no accidents! He was avid Iowa Hawkeye Football fan and enjoyed hunting ducks and pheasants.

Friends may call after 12:00 noon, Thursday, December 2, 2021, at Schmitz Funeral Home in West Point, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. that evening.

Following the visitation, his body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation.

Burial will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established in his memory for West Point Fire and Rescue or Southeast Iowa Regional Home Health and Hospice.

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

Marlin Dean Crile, 68, of Glenwood and formerly of the Trenton Community passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021, in Council Bluffs.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at 10:30 a.m.in the Chapel of Forest Home Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant with Pastor Ryan Dexter officiating.  Burial will follow in the Forest Home Cemetery.  Friends may call on Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Murphy Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant.  The family will not be present.   Memorials may be directed to the Voice of the Retarded in his memory.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.murphyfuneralandmonuments.com

Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant, is caring for his arrangements.

Cleda Mae Crill, age 78, of Winfield, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at her daughter’s home, surrounded by family for Thanksgiving. A memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, December 12, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Snyder and Hollenbaugh Funeral and Cremation Services of Winfield. A private interment will be held at the Winfield Scott Township Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established at the funeral home in memory of Cleda. Sympathy notes may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservice.com.

Cleda was born October 26, 1943 in Ottumwa, Iowa, the daughter of Edward Torrance and Gwendolyn Berene (Coble) Mills. She graduated from high school in 1963 in Eddyville, Iowa. Cleda was united in marriage to Gary Thomas Crill on June 29, 1963 in Kahoka, Missouri.

Cleda and Gary moved to Winfield in 1963 and together they owned and operated Crill’s Upholstery. Cleda worked for the Winfield Beacon newspaper and drove a bus for the WMU School District for 11 years. She owned and operated Crill’s Country Cookin’ for 15 years. Cleda retired for 2 years and returned to work at Porks, formerly Crill’s Country Cookin.’ She retired at the age of 69 and lived in Winfield until she moved to New London Specialty Care.

She enjoyed eating at different restaurants and going to the casino with Gary and all of her friends. Cleda loved to cook for her family and the Winfield and surrounding communities.

She will be deeply missed by her children: Tony Crill of Burlington; Tina (Bob) Olson of Winfield; and Teresa Crill of Winfield; grandchildren: Dallas Crill (Amy Piper) of Winfield; Nicholas Olson (Ashley Lamb) of Burlington; Brittany (Steven) Brown of New Ulm, MN; Logan (Nate) Schneider of Lone Tree; and Lexee Hartsock of Cedar Rapids; and great-grandchildren: Nevaeh, Bella, Hunter, and Ariah Brown, and Maverick and Mason Schneider.

Cleda was preceded in death by her parents, husband and great-grandson, Finnley Robert Schneider.