Becky Calhoun

Becky Sue Calhoun, 69, of Mount Pleasant, died Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Becky was born May 8, 1956, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, the daughter of Russell and Eleanor (Breuer) Rawlings. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1974. On April 7, 1979, Becky was united in marriage to Dale Calhoun at the First United Methodist Church in Mount Pleasant, where she remained a faithful member. She worked for Family Medicine of Mount Pleasant for many years, and later at the Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility in human resources. Becky and Dale loved traveling together, making many cherished memories along the way. She loved searching for the best deals while shopping, and also enjoyed camping and tending to her garden. Above all, Becky’s greatest happiness came from spoiling her grandchildren and sharing time with her beloved family and friends.

Becky is survived by her husband Dale, daughter Christie (Kurtis Baumgartner) Calhoun of Princeton, Illinois, son Corey Calhoun of Mount Pleasant, two grandchildren, Addyson and Logan. Also surviving are four siblings, Bobbi (Dan) Bruggemeyer of Mount Pleasant, Scotti (Jeff) Nesbitt of Graham, North Carolina, Dell (Ken) Madole of North Liberty, Ron Rienschmidt of Burlington; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; six siblings, Tink Parrott, Art Rawlings, Gil Rienschmidt, Pat Stalder, Rosie Dopler, and Kay Farmer.

Memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at the First United Methodist Church in Mount Pleasant. Rev. Court Fischer will officiate. Burial will be at a later date in the Forest Home Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 25, at the Olson-Powell Chapel & Crematory where the family will be present to greet friends from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. www.powellfuneralhomes.com

Proverbs 31:25 “She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future”