David “Dave” Dean Stewart, age 63, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022 while wintering in Mission, Texas.
He was born November 17, 1958 to Paul and Elizabeth (Ewers) Stewart in the Oskaloosa Hospital. He was educated in Albia Community Schools and graduated with the class of 1977. On December 3, 1977 he married Kim Conner at the Lovilia, Iowa Methodist church. Dave and Kim shared 44 years of marriage before he passed. To this union three sons were born: Jeff, Travis, and Nick.
Dave’s work life included: cattle farming, construction work with Ben Pettyjohn, work with stained glass windows, owned/operated Lovilia Stop and Shop and finally, hauled local farmers grain.
His interests included: fishing, mechanic work, lawn care, and playing pool. He and Kim enjoyed traveling to Oklahoma and wintered in Texas for 15 years. Dave enjoyed visiting with family and friends.
Dave is survived by his wife, three sons, 12 grandchildren, and his siblings: Karen ,Margaret, Stephen, Claudia, Debby, and Bess Powers. Also 2 sister-in-laws: Dotty Stewart and Cindy (Tom) Welsh; and brother-in-law, Danny Conner.
Preceding him in death were: his parents; brother, Charlie; in-laws, Don and Phyllis Conner; and brothers-in-law, Don Casper, Dale VanLangen, and Dick Powers.
At his request, his body has been cremated and a Celebration Of Life service will be at a later date.
Cards may be sent to the family at 6233 132nd St., Lovilia, Iowa 50150.
May he rest in peace.
Lovilia Bank Has Been Sold
The bank is a branch of the State Bank of Bussey. Both have been sold to Palm Grove Bancorp. At the closing of the sale, the bank will be renamed Twin Cedars Bank.
Rudy Fors, Chairman and CEO of Palm Grove Bancorp, Inc., said in a released statement that they are happy to buy the bank and welcome the customers, employees, and the communities they serve.They even plan to offer more products to their new customers.
Sate Bank of Bussey has been locally owned by the Hansen family since 1961 and it has been in operation since 1931. State bank of Bussey currently has $50mm in total assets and $45mm in deposits in their three branches: Bussey, Lovilia, and Oskaloosa.
Palm Grove Bancorp,Inc. is owned by a group of Iowa based investors, Rudy Fors is one of the founders and is the current chairman, President, and CEO.
If you have questions call: Rudy Fors 515-344-2000 or Kim Hansen 641-944-5314
Mr. Fors and his family live in Ankeny, Iowa. He has a bachelors degree from St. Louis Univ., graduate school of banking, Univ.of Wis. and MBA in Finance at Colorado State Univ., plus other education.
We are happy the bank will remain open in Lovilia and hope the new bank will continue to serve us well.
Changes in Residence
We hear that Greg and Sara Wynn and family have purchased a rural home and will be moving from main street. We wish you well but will miss you.