Amy Lynn Ellison, 58, of Burlington, died at 3:59 PM Monday, June 13, 2016, at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington.

Born September 22, 1957, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Walter Lee and Lydia Ruth Johnson.  She married Roger Woodsmall in September of 1974.  They later divorced.  She married Steven Ellison in November of 1996. They later divorced.

Amy was a waitress at Country Kitchen, Otis Campbell’s, Hot Toddies and Laura’s Restaurant.

She graduated from Wapello High School, Southeastern Community College and Burlington Beauty Academy keeping her license for ten years.

She enjoyed flying stunt kites and working in the garden, cooking, puzzles of all kinds, reading and the river.

Survivors include one daughter, Lisa Marie Weaver of Kearny, MO; two grandchildren, Dakota Woodsmall and Demetrius Woodsmall; her mother, Lydia Johnson of Oakville; two sisters, Carol (Craig) Strawhacker of West Burlington, and Beverly Bean of Wapello; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father and one brother, David Johnson, one daughter, Dusty Woodsmall and one son, Nathan Woodsmall.

Visitation will be from noon until 7:00 PM with the family to receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday, June 16, 2016, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home & Crematory with a time of food and fellowship in the community room at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home & Crematory.

The Graveside Committal Service for Mrs. Ellison will be 10:00 AM Friday, June 17, 2016, at Prairie Grove Cemetery with Pastor Dan Doolin officiating.

A memorial has been established for the Great River Hospice House.

Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home & Crematory is in care of the arrangements.

A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Amy’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.

Victor L. “Brownie Brown, 89, Burlington died Fri 6/10 at the Burlington Care Center.

He is survived by his son, James of Fort Madison, 2 daughters, Teresa Wagner of Burlington and Lora Lee Mattox of Billings, MT, a sister, Margery C. Byrum of Ottumwa and brother, Dennis of Ottumwa, 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Graveside Funeral Service and interment will  be Mon 6/20 at 1115 AM in Aspen Grove Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 10-11 AM at Lunning Chapel.

Grace Alice Myers, 82, of Burlington, died at 7:45 AM Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at the Blair House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Born August 16, 1933, in Slater, WY, she was the daughter of Arvel Dwight and Sarah Mabel Meeker Burhans. On April 20, 1952, she married Paul Thomas Myers in Cheyenne, Wyoming. They later divorced.

In the early years she worked at Van’s Lunch Box, Sylvania Electric, and Winegard Antenna #3 Plt. in Burlington. She worked at the Good Samaritan Home in Davenport as a CNA and later as assistant activity director. In 1986 she moved back to the area to work as a cook at the Danville Care Center.

She attended a one room schoolhouse from first grade through fourth grade in Wyoming. She walked two and half miles a day to school in the fall, winter and spring. Sometimes she walked on top of the snow drifts while walking to school. She attended Oak Street Junior High.

She had a deep concern for the needs of others. She helped many friends in her faith by taking them shopping, to funerals, doctors, Bible studies and sometimes sewing and cooking for them or reading the newspaper. She loved to visit friends and family in other cities. She missed her Wyoming rocks and mountains with sheep and cattle, that was her country as a little girl. She enjoyed her friends and families pets and she claimed them as her own.  She truly looked for God’s hands in her words and actions. She wrote poems about others, the weather and the 2000 census she worked on. She made quilts and mended many pairs of jeans. She enjoyed art, sewing and cooking classes and making cards.

Survivors include one daughter, Rosella (Michael) Lee of Burlington; one brother, Frank Ross (Wanda) Burhans of Foristell, MO; two grandsons, Paul David (Renee) Lee, Michael Alan (Amanda) Lee both of Burlington; seven great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Jason, Cheyenne, Kenneth, Echo, Jayden, Jaxson; two great-great-grandchildren, Broderick, Gracelynn (who is due in July); several nieces, nephews, cousins, great nieces, great nephews, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Lawrence.

Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until 5:00 PM with the family to receive friends from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM,  Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home and Crematory.

The funeral service for Mrs. Myers will be at 10:00 AM, Monday, June 20, 2016, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home & Crematory with Greg Willard and Pat Johnson officiating.  Burial will be in Prairie Grove Cemetery.  A time of food and fellowship will be held in the community room at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home & Crematory following the burial.

A memorial has been established for the Des Moines County Humane Society.

Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home & Crematory is in care of the arrangements.

A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Grace’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.

Shirley Ann Wilkerson, age 83, of Wapello, died Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at the Wapello Specialty Care.  The daughter of Woodrow and Helen Bowers Moore, she was born on April 4, 1933 in Sigourney.  Shirley attended school in Deep River, Iowa and Wapello High School.  On June 15, 1949 she married Ronald Wilkerson in Nichols.  He preceded her in death on June 10, 2010.

She had worked at IAAP, Sylvania, Thatcher Glass, and retired after owning the Sears Catalog Store in Wapello.  Shirley was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Wapello having served on several committees including the church building project.  She was also a member of the former Indian Hills Golf & Country Club.  She was very athletic in school herself and thoroughly enjoyed the sports activities of her sons and grandchildren.  She enjoyed dancing and riding horses.  She loved and doted on her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Her family includes two sons, Mike & Gwen Wilkerson and Dirk & Martha Wilkerson both of Wapello; three granddaughters, Melanie, Magan, and Lisa; four grandsons, Brady, Cory, Ryan, and Nick; eight great grandchildren; two sisters, Frances & Jerry McGill of Wapello and Sheryl & Stan Van De Walle of Poplar Grove, Illinois; two brothers, James & Melinda Moore and Kenneth & Debbie Moore both of Wapello; along with several nieces and nephews and their families.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ronald; a brother, Joe Moore; and a sister, Delores Brown.

Friends may call from 3:00 to 7:00 PM on Friday, June 17, 2016, at the Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home in Wapello where the family will meet friends from 10:30 AM to 12:00 noon on Saturday.  The funeral ceremony will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, June 18, 2016, at the Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home with Father Joseph Sia officiating.  Burial will follow at the Wapello Cemetery and will be followed by a lunch gathering at the Corner Market in Wapello.

A memorial fund has been established for the benefit of the Wapello Cemetery Road Fund.

Condolences may be given and viewed at www.dudgeonmcculley.com.

Frederick W. “Fritz” Timmerman,91,  died Wed 6/15 at the Great River Hospice.

He is survived by his wife, Doris, 3 sons, Jeff George of Burlington and David and Paul Timmerman of Fort Madison,  a daughter, Mary Parameter of Burlington, a brother, Jack of Stuart, FL and a sister, Dorothy Rodin of Xenia, Ohio & 6 grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be at 1 PM Mon 6/20 at Lunning Chapel with burial in the Memorial Park Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Sunday 6/19 from 5-7 PM at Lunning’s.

Sarah Elizabeth Staebell, 42, formerly of New London, died peacefully Saturday, May 28, 2016 surrounded by family and friends at her home in Parker, Colorado after a 3 1/2 year battle with cancer.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 1:00pm at the New London Christian Church.

Memorials to the Sarah E. Staebell Trust will provide education funds for her sons.

Elliott Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Joyce Kay Morrison, 77, of West Burlington and formerly of New London, died Monday, June 20, 2016 at Klein Center, West Burlington.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Elliott Chapel, New London.  Pastor Dean Graber will officiate.  Burial will be Burge Cemetery, rural New London. Visitation will be held Wednesday after 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Chapel.   The family will receive friends on Thursday from 9:30 until time of the service.

A memorial has been established.

Lorraine Cummings, 89, of Spokane, WA passed away in her sleep on Thursday, February 18, 2016, in her son’s house.

Born June 5, 1926, in Berlin, NH, she was the daughter of Adolph and Cordelia LaCroix.  She was the last of five children.

She graduated high school from St. Regis Academy in Berlin, New Hampshire.  She graduated Hesser Business College in Machester, New Hampshire in 1945.

Later in 1946, Lorraine moved to Maryland outside Washington, D.C. to live with her older sister, Olive Schuler. She found employment at the U.S. Justice Department working in the FBI building. It was during this time that she met her first husband and love of her life, James R. Cummings. They were married January 22, 1949 at St. Matthew’s Cathedral in Washington, D.C.

Lorraine and Jim moved to his hometown of Burlington to continue their life together and raise their family. Jim’s ten brothers and sisters welcomed Lorraine into their extended family. They would have six children together over then next ten years. She took pride in her family and home during this time and this could continued for the rest of her life. They were married for 16 years before Jim’s sudden and tragic death of a heart attach in 1965. Lorraine continued to raise her six children and found work at the local bank to support them.

In 1970, she moved her family to the Washington D.C. area where to of her sisters lived. She was hired by Computer Science Corporation, working in a clerical position, and obtained a top secret security clearance to work on government projects. She later worked for RCA where she met Mike Feistman. They were married December 9, 1974. She and Mike were very happy for two short years until his untimely death of a heart attack on August 14, 1976. After Mike’s death, Lorraine returned to work full time for the National Association of Grain Growers. She traveled for this job, planning and running their conferences.

In 1983, she moved to Spokane, WA to be near her oldest son and family, Robert Cummings. There she worked as an Administrative Assistant at EWU’s Business School. During the next two decades, she traveled east often to visit her children and grandchildren. She met Pat Coupens in 1993 and on March 19, 1994 they were married. Lorraine retired from her job shortly after their marriage. She and Pat enjoyed traveling and visiting with their families in their retirement.

Lorraine and Pat moved into a cottage at Riverview Retirement’s Village in October 2010. Later that year, at the age of 92 Pat died after battling with cancer for 2 years. They had been married for 16 years. Lorraine then moved in with her youngest son, Dan, in his cottage in Riverview’s Village where she lived until her death.

Lorraine was always proud of her family and their accomplishments. She also enjoyed cooking, dancing , listening to music, her flower garden and arranging and decorating her house.

She will be missed by her surviving six children: three sons, Robert Cummings of Spokane, WA, William Cummings of Charlottesville, VA, and Dan Cummings of Spokane, WA; three daughters, Linda Donelan of Alexandria, VA, Barbara Kimbell of Pittsburg, PA, and Mary Cronk of Lafayette, CO; 16 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; also by Pat’s surviving children, Shannon, Colin and Kathy; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Cremation has been accorded.

We will celebrate her life at a memorial service at 10:00 AM Saturday, June 25, 2016, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home & Crematory with Rev. Father Marty Goetz officiating.  Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home & Crematory is in care of the arrangements.

Arthur C. Squier, 45, of Fountain Green, IL passed away Monday, June 20, 2016 at his home.

He was born July 29, 1970 in Peoria, IL, the son of Jerry L and Sherry Lynn Page Squier Sr. He married Jana Holt on January 25, 1996. They later divorced.

Art was a 1989 graduate of LaHarpe High School and later served in the US Army.

He worked with his father at Squier Auto Salvage in Fountain Green. Following his father’s death he continued to operate the business and was currently working with his son, Braxton.

He is survived by 1 daughter, Kayla (Toby Krow) Thomas of LaHarpe, 2 sons, Braxton Squier of Fountain Green and Mason Squier of Carthage, 2 grandchildren, Evalin and Everett, 1 brother, Jerry Lee (Julie) Squier of Good Hope, IL, 1 sister, Missy Squier of Peoria, IL, 1 step sister, Debbie (Kirk) Whittenburg of Peoria and 1 step brother, Mike McMillan of Peoria, 2 aunts, Robin (Bill) Tatum and Marlin Gunn both of Carthage, IL, 2 uncles, Terry “Butch” (Patty) Squier of Peoria and John (Elaine) Squier of Carthage and several nieces nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his step-mother, Rosemary Cox Squier, 1 nephew, Tyler Kiley and grandparents, Arthur and June Vetter Squier.

Visitation will be held Friday, June 24, 2016 from 5:00 until 7:00PM at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe followed by a memorial service and Military Rites at 7:00PM with Robert Tillman officiating. A memorial fund has been established for his family. Condolences may be left at banksandbeals.com.

Maxine Boyd, 75, of Fort Madison, died Monday, June 20, 2016, at her home in Fort Madison.

Born March 18, 1941, in Fort Madison, she was the daughter of Dale A. and Lillian Iola Britton Clute. She married Merlin R. Boyd Sr. and they later divorced. She then married Red Fenton and they later divorced.

Maxine was a C.N.A. at Mediapolis Care Center for over 20 years. She later worked for Ft. Madison Community Hospital for 10 years until she retired.

Maxine had such an adventurous spirit; she loved riding motorcycles, fishing, skydiving, polar bear jumping, and deer hunting in Wisconsin.  She also enjoyed attending yard sales and watching Iowa Hawkeye football, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family.

Survivors include two sons, Merlin “Rocky” (Pamela A.) Boyd, Jr. and Mike (Melissa) Boyd both of Fort Madison; one daughter, Michele (John) Gonzales of Menifee, CA; nine grandchildren, Susan Thomson, Travis A. Boyd, Alexis Boyd, Anthony Hunter Boyd, Christopher Gonzales, Alexander Gonzales, Tyler (Heather) Trueblood, Mariah Boyd, Orion Boyd; four great grandchildren, Raven Scott, Daylen Campbel, Ethan Sparrow, and Tyler Sparrow; one brother, Jerry (Sandra) Clute of West Point; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two grandsons, Nicholas and Jordan Boyd; one brother, Verle Clute and one sister, Marlene Carter.

The Celebration of Life for Maxine will be 2:00 PM Saturday, June 25, 2016, at  her son Rocky’s house at 2072 330th Avenue, Fort Madison.

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh~Thielen Crematory.

A memorial has been established.

Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home & Crematory is in care of the arrangements.

Milo Mark McCabe, 90, of New London, died Monday, June 20^th at Sunrise Terrace in Winfield.

The funeral service will be held Friday, June 24, 2016 at 11:00 am at Elliott Chapel, New London.  Pastor Aimee Goldmeyer will officiate.  Interment will be in Burge Cemetery, New London.   Visitation will begin after 3:00  Thursday with the family receiving friends from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.  Memorials have been established for the Industrial Technology Program at New London High School and New London Fire and Rescue.

Aristonico “Rico” Rodriquez, 35, of Cedar Rapids and formerly of Washington, died Saturday, June 18, 2016 in Cedar Rapids.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, June 26, at the Washington First Assembly of God, 1602 East Washington Street, Washington, IA.  Pastor Dave Watson will officiate.  The family will receive friends from 1:30 until time of the service.  According to his wishes, his body has been cremated and inurnment will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Assembly of God Church or to the family to help with funeral expenses.

Elliott Chapel, New London is in charge of arrangements.

Dennis R. “Denny” Schnedler

Anne Sorensen

The funeral arrangements for Anne Agnes Sorensen, 90, who died Friday, July 1, 2016, are pending at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home & Crematory.

Terry Cleek

The funeral arrangements for Terry N. Cleek, 74, who died Friday, July 1, 2016, are pending at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home & Crematory.

Dennis Ray Garmoe, 67 of Monmouth, formerly Hillsboro died July 2 at Roseville Care Center.  Services will be held Wednesday, July 6 at 1:00 pm at Elliott Chapel in New London.  Visitation will begin at 9 AM with the family receiving friends from 11:00 AM until the time of the service.  Interment will be at Burge Cemetery rural New London with Military rites by the Henry County Honor Guard.  A memorial has been established for his granddaughter’s education.

. Cecil Mark Hilton, 89, of LaHarpe, IL passed away at 1:20 p.m. Saturday, July 2, 2016 at the Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL.

He was born in Macomb, IL on October 30, 1926, the son of James and Bessie Smock Hilton. On April 15, 1954 he married Maxine Settles in Macomb, she survives.

Cecil attended country schools and graduated from Macomb High School in 1944. After high school he joined the United States Army and served two years stationed in Italy. Cecil then farmed in Macomb area and until he moved to LaHarpe in 1954 to continue farming until his time of retirement. He enjoyed buying bicycles, tricycles and scooters for the Christmas Tree at the First State Bank of LaHarpe, which he did for several years. Cecil was a former member of the LaHarpe Lions Club and a member of the Macomb V.F.W. and American Legion. He enjoyed meeting with his high school classmates at the Macomb V.F.W. to talk about the good old days and watch the Cubs play baseball.

His only regret was not living long enough to watch little Mark grow up.

Survivors include his wife, Maxine, two sons, James Mark Hilton and Joseph Gary Hilton both of LaHarpe, one granddaughter, Stephanie Marie (Justin) Bougher of Macomb, one great-grandson, Hayden Mark Bougher of Macomb, one aunt, Lotus Hilton Webb of Macomb, several cousins and one nephew.

Mr. Hilton was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, one nephew and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe with Rev. Jim Clayton officiating. Burial with Military Rites will follow at the Oakwood Cemetery in Macomb. After the burial everyone is invited to the Ponderosa in Macomb for a time of food and fellowship. Friends may call after 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions will be used to purchase gifts for the annual Christmas Tree at First State Bank of LaHarpe. Condolences may be left at banksandbeals.com.

Eldon L. Cox, age 64 of Lomax, Illinois, formerly of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away at 4:23 a.m. Monday July 4, 2016 at his home following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born November 10, 1951 in LaHarpe, IL, the son of Thurman E. “Dick” and Mable E Good Cox. He married Brenda Langworthy in June of 1982 in Chippewa Falls, WI. They later divorced.

Eldon was a graduate of Stronghurst High School and attended Parkland Community College in Champaign, IL, and the University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire. He later received a Masters Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation from Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, IL. He worked for many years at Alpha Pointe in Kansas City. He was a member and office holder of the American Council Of The Blind and the Missouri Council of the Blind.

Survivors include two daughters, Lori (Mark) Potts of Chippewa Falls, WI, Julie (Jason) Marten of Mondovi, WI, three grandchildren, Alyssa Potts, Joseph and Jackson Marten, one sister, Dixie (Jack) Todd of Lomax, IL, two nieces, Kim (Mike) Peters of Lomax, Heather Todd, one nephew, Wes (Shelly) Todd of Stronghurst, one great niece Jessica Todd, three great nephews, Jacob, Zachary and Lucas Todd, one great great niece, Harper Todd, and his special friend, Barbara Dewberry of Kansas City, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Private family graveside services will be held Friday July 6, 2016 at Carman Cemetery with Rev. Rick Goettsche officiating. No visitation is planned. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Missouri Council Of The Blind. Banks & Beals Funeral Home of Stronghurst is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at banksandbeals.com.

Mr. Louis Dee “Butch” Fisher, 67, of Burlington died at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at his home.

Born August 21, 1948 in Burlington, he was the son of Lewis James and Opal (Sherer) Fisher.  On March 22, 1970 he married Nancy Andries.  They later divorced.  On May 3, 1990 he married Debby Lynn Longcor in Mount Pleasant.  She preceded him in death on December 26, 2005.  On June 29, 2013 he married Sandra K. Allbright in Burlington.

Mr. Fisher was an Army veteran of Vietnam.  He retired from Ryan’s Buffet and also delivered newspapers.  He was a member of First Church of the Nazarene, V.F.W. and NRA.  He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, his many four legged furry babies and spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Sandra K. Fisher of Burlington; seven daughters, Kim Litton and Angie Delgado both of Burlington, Tammi (Tim) Edwards of Wapello, Tanya (Wade) Erickson of Sperry, Amanda (Mike) Lee, Angela (Zach) Bowman and Rhonda (Justin) Huntington all of Burlington; two sons, Arthur (Nicole) Fisher of Burlington and Andrew (Ruth) Fisher of Mediapolis; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; and one half brother, George (Sue) Moehle of Burlington.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Debby, sister Maggie and niece Tonia.

The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 5^th, at Lunning Chapel.

The memorial funeral service for Mr. Fisher will be 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, at Lunning Chapel with the Rev. Terry Vance officiating.  Inurnment will be in Prairie Grove Cemetery, rural West Burlington.  The Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard will conduct Military Rites. A memorial has been established.

Cremation has been entrusted to Lunning Chapel and will be accorded following the visitation.

Mr. Donald P. Wiley, 76, of Burlington, died at 3:30 PM Friday July 1, 2016, at the Burlington Care Center.

Born January 29, 1940, in Burlington, he was the son of Donald Morris and Virginia Lucille Richardson Wiley. On June 6, 1975 in Oquawka, IL he married Shirley Schwerin.

Don worked for the Iowa Department of Transportation Highway Division Burlington Office for 26 years retiring in 2005. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Survivors include his wife Shirley; daughter Cindy Morgan of South Carolina; son Tod (Rose) Schwerin of Burlington; two grandsons, Noah and Jason; one great granddaughter Bristol; one sister, Marjorie Ervin, and one brother, Robert Wiley both of Burlington; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Karen and Sharon.

The Celebration of Life visitation will be held Thursday July 7^th, in Lunning Chapel from 6 until 8 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials have been established for Great River Hospice and the Des Moines County Humane Society.

Cremation has been entrusted to Lunning Chapel.

Louise Elaine “Esi” Burke, of Burlington, IA died July 3, 2016 at 2:38 AM at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City.

A wonderful woman, Esi was much loved by her family and friends.  She was kind, compassionate, generous to a fault and always ready to lend a hand or a listening ear.  She was funny, quick witted, loyal and enjoyed hosting parties.  A light in many people’s lives, Esi had a wide array of friends of all ages and walks of life, with many friendships that spanned decades.  She was an idealist, passionate about social justice and a great defender of the underdog.  She volunteered in a number of capacities, including a rape crisis line, political activities, animal rescue and as a greeter at the Burlington train station.

Born February 5, 1945 in Burlington, she was the daughter of Fern & John Burke – the 4th of 6 children.  She attended St. Paul Elementary and graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1963.

Esi moved to Florida in her late teens, along with some of her sisters.  At 23, she married her now ex-husband, Jack Hardin, and they raised their daughter, Heather, together.  During their early years, they lived in a number of places, including Chicago, Knoxville and Atlanta, before settling in Orlando and Winter Park, FL.

She was Office Manager at the Law Firm of Broad & Cassel and was sorely missed when she retired after 20 years.  She made lasting friendships there that lasted to the end of her life.

Inspired by her love of plants, she obtained an AA degree in Horticulture from Valencia Community College in Orlando.  She enjoyed gardening and the beauty of nature all her life.

After early retirement, Esi returned to Burlington to be with her mother, “Mrs. B” of Notre Dame High School, and her maternal aunt, Connie Moorman of “The Townhouse” Restaurant and Bar.  They shared many adventures and road trips together, including one to Alaska.

In 2001, she accompanied her daughter to China to share in the journey of adopting her beloved granddaughter, MeiLan Hardin.  She continued to be an active and much loved presence in their lives.

While in Burlington, she became a Certified Nurse Assistant.   Her genuine affection for elders made her a favorite with her patients.  She also provided loving care to her mom and aunt to the end of their days.

Esi is survived by her daughter, Heather Hardin and granddaughter, MeiLan Hardin of Austin, TX;  her sisters, Nancy Gilmartin of Centennial, CO, Helen Stueck of Delray Beach, FL, Janet Schmid of Palm Beach Garden, FL, Bea Burke of Portsmouth, NH;  her brother, John Robert Burke of Denver, CO; two nephews, two nieces, a diverse assortment of many friends; and her two cats, Boo & Mr. Whiskers.

Per her wishes, cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh-Thielen Crematory.  No formal visitation or services will be held but the family will receive friends to share memories at 507 S. Leebrick Street in Burlington on Thursday, July 7, 2016 from 2:00 until 4:00 PM.  We ask that you think of Esi with your own special moments of fun and laughter.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for Notre Dame High School or a Burlington Area Animal Shelter.

Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home & Crematory is in care of the arrangements.

Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Louise’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.

Lawrence C. Brokaw, age 82 of Raritan, Illinois passed away Monday July 4, 2016 at Rosewood Care Center in Galesburg, Illinois. He was born May 23, 1934 in Burlington, Iowa, the son of Russell and Mala Calhoun Brokaw. On July 16, 1961, he married Alta Mae Harden in Raritan. She preceded him in death on October 29, 2015.

Lawrence was a graduate of Media-Wever High School and served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1956. He farmed for a short time, then was employed at Admiral/Maytag in Galesburg for 35 years. He was a member of the Stronghurst American Legion and Tri-County Saddle Club.

Survivors include one sister, Hazel Francis of Taylor Ridge, IL, a sister in law, Alice Brokaw of Stronghurst, a brother in law and sister in law, Duane and Norma Harden of Stronghurst, 18 nieces and nephews, and several great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, one brother, William Brokaw, and five sisters, Ethel Mala Kirkland, Ruth Brokaw, Helen Heikes, Carolyn White, and Frances Wells.

Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Stronghurst. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday July 8, 2016 in the Raritan Baptist Church with Pastor Greg McClintock and Deacon Lee Brokaw officiating. Burial, with military rites, will follow in the Raritan Cemetery. Memorials have been established for the Stronghurst American Legion Auxiliary and the Raritan Cemetery. Condolences may be left at banksandbeals.com.

Rebecca Kay James Speth, 62, of Indianapolis, IN and formerly of New London, IA, passed away May 10, 2016 at her home.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday July 16^th at Elliott Chapel, New London.  Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service and immediately following the service when light refreshments will be served.

A memorial has been established to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Association.

Judy O’Keefe, 79, of Burlington, died at 6:50 PM Sunday, July 10, 2016, at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington.

Born April 26, 1937, in Camden, NJ, she was the daughter of Edmund and Margaret Schwiendt Ittershagen. On May 18, 1957, she married Thomas Patrick O’Keefe in Camden, NJ.

Judy was a homemaker.

She was a 1955 graduate of Camden Catholic High School

She was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan, enjoyed gardening, reading, and cherished time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, Thomas Patrick O’Keefe of Burlington; four sons, Tom O’Keefe, Jr. of Boykins, VA, Brian (Donna) O’Keefe of Swampscott, MA, Chris (Ronda) O’Keefe of Hudson, OH, Matt (Lisa) O’Keefe of Chicago, IL; one daughter, Marianne Kemerling of Peoria, IL; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers, Ken (Millie) Ittershagen of PA, and Dan Ittershagen of Beverly, NJ, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, and one sister.

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh~Thielen Crematory.

The Memorial Mass of the Resurrection for Mrs. O’Keefe will be 10:00 AM Friday, July 15, 2016, at SS. Mary and Patrick Catholic Church, West Burlington with Rev. Father Bill Roush as the Celebrant.  Music will be provided by the Des Moines County Resurrection Choir.  A time of food and fellowship will be held in the Community Room at the Village Cooperative at 1431 Cambridge Drive following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for the Wounded Warrier Project and Great River Hospice.

Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home & Crematory is in care of the arrangements.

A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Judy’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.

1. “Pat” Clanton, 61, of Dallas City, IL, passed away at 3:00 P.M. Monday, July 11, 2016 at the OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria Illinois.

“Pat”, as he was known to friends and family, was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, January 3, 1955 the son of Warren and Erma Ludlum Clanton. Pat along with his family moved to Dallas City, IL, in 1962. He graduated Dallas City High School in 1973 and attended College of the Ozarks. He worked as a carpenter and enjoyed heating and air conditioning. Pat was always willing to help others and will be deeply missed.

Pat is survived by two brothers, Mike of Dallas City and Larry (Renee) Clanton of Bolingbrook, Ill. He is also survived by a niece and two nephews.

Friends may call after 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 14, 2016 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Dallas City where the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at Harris Cemetery, Dallas City, with Rev. Rick Goettsche officiating. A memorial fund has been established. Condolences may be left at banksandbeals.com.

Joseph Charles Shoemaker, 95, of Burlington, died Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at the Burlington Care Center in Burlington.

Born July 18, 1920, in Burlington, he was the son of Charles A. and Ada J. Cisna Shoemaker. On November 22, 1941, he married Dolores Yaley in Kahoka, MO.

Joseph worked for J.I. Case for 39 years, starting as a machinist and retiring as a General Foreman.

He was a member First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He enjoyed camping, metal working, and most of all he cherished spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife, Dolores of Burlington; one son, Joseph “Jody” (Susan) Shoemaker of West Burlington; two grandsons, Matthew and David Shoemaker; one sister, Mary Mattson of Fort Madison.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.

The Graveside Committal Service for Mr. Shoemaker will be 10:00 AM Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Aspen Grove Cemetery with Reverend David Yonker officiating.

Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home & Crematory is in care of the arrangements.

Katrina Marie Gerdom, 40, of West Burlington, died at 8:49 AM Thursday, July 14, 2016, at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington.

Born April 11, 1976, in Fort Madison, she was the daughter of Peter Craig and Barbara Jean Knopp Johnson. On October 11, 1997, she married Jeffrey Richard Gerdom in Burlington.

Katrina was a CNA at the Great River Medical Center for 20 years.

She was a 1994 graduate of Burlington High School and graduated from Southeastern Community College in 1996.

She was a member of the West Burlington Christian Church. She enjoyed shopping, spending time with her family, watching her nephew race, crafting, camping, playing with her dogs, and being outdoors. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Burlington Aerie #150.

Survivors include her husband; her parents of Burlington, one daughter, Olivia Marie Gerdom at home; one brother, Mathew (Danielle) Johnson of Omaha, NE; one sister, Julie (Jeff) Werner of Burlington; nine nieces and nephews, Danielle, Dillan and Dalton Roth, Cole and Hattie Werner, Presley, Ryker, Madden and Harlow Johnson;, four great nephews, one great-niece.

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh~Thielen Crematory.

Visitation will be from noon until 7:00 PM with the family to receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Sunday, July 17, 2016, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home & Crematory.

The memorial service for Mrs. Gerdom will be 10:00 AM Monday, July 18, 2016, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home & Crematory with Pastor Russ Lance officiating.  Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.  A time of food and fellowship will be held at the Eagles Club following the burial.

A memorial has been established for Olivia’s education.

A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Katrina’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.

Mary Magdalene May, 81, of Burlington, died at 6:41 AM, Thursday, July 14, 2016, at the Great River Medical Center.

Born December 12, 1934, in Kansas City, MO, she was the daughter of Arty Lee Robert and Edna Viola Thompson Williams. On May 10, 1959, she married Loren Lindell May in Kansas City, MO. He died September 1, 2012.

Mary was a homemaker and worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield and the Oak Street Baptist Church day care.

She enjoyed car rides, flower gardening, reading, cooking, playing bingo and cards.  She cherished time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include four sons, Michael (Sherry) May, Jeffrey (Linda) May, Robert (Darcie) May, Kevin May all of Burlington; 12 grandchildren; Janelle May, Natalie Helvik, Ryan May, Zachary (Amanda) May, Kelsey (Josh) Clark, Taylor May, Nick May, Hillary May, Sierra May, Rachel May, Dalton May, and Kylie May; 12 great-grandchildren, Phoenix, Weston, Alec, Luca, Jamesy, Josalin, Jolie, Landon, Mason, Lexi, Grayson and Parker; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband she was preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will be from noon until 7:00 PM with the family to receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home & Crematory.

The funeral service for Mrs. May will be 10:00 AM Thursday, July 21, 2016, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home & Crematory with Chaplain Randy Gearhart officiating.  Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.  A time of food and fellowship will be held in the community room at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home & Crematory following the burial.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the American Diabetes Association.

A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Mary’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.

Mrs. Evelyn Elaine Massner, 75, of rural Burlington died at 6:16 a.m. Thursday, July 14, 2016, at Great River Hospice House in West Burlington.

Born March 17, 1941 in Burlington, she was the daughter of Joseph and Minnie (Zaugg) Siegle.  On August 22, 1965 she married Dale E. Massner at Oakville Apostolic Christian Church.

Mrs. Massner was a graduate of Oakville High School and the University of Iowa.  She was a homemaker.  Mrs. Massner was a member of Oakville Community Church and St. John’s Church of Flint River Township.  She enjoyed gardening, flowers, bird watching, feeding the birds, stamping, and card making.

Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Dale Massner of rural Burlington; three sons, Keith (Catherine O’Sullivan) Massner of Las Vegas, Nevada, Dwayne (Kelly Hahn) Massner of Strasburg, Colorado and Scott (Sammi Murray) Massner of Center Point, Iowa; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister.

Friends may call from noon until 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 20^th, at Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m.

The funeral service for Mrs. Massner will be 11 a.m. Thursday, July 21^st, at Lunning Chapel with Pastors Jim Ruberg and Wally Reynolds officiating.  Interment will be in Edwards Cemetery, rural Oakville.

A memorial has been established for Great River Hospice House.

Evelyn E. Murguia, 88, of Burlington, passed away at 7:42 PM, with family by her side on July 15, 2016, at the Great River Klein Center in West Burlington.

She was born April 16, 1928 in Sperry, Iowa, she was the daughter of William and Hazel (Marshall) Granaman. On September 1, 1947, she married Ben Murguia in Burlington. He died January 1, 1994.

She was a graduate of Sperry Consolidated School.

Evelyn worked for Champion Sparkplug, Montgomery Ward, Seven Ponds, Home Health Aides, and was a homemaker.

Evelyn was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Burlington. She enjoyed flowers and gardening. She liked day trips, antique shops, recipe collecting, and baking, but her passion was spending time with her friends, loved ones and watching her grandchildren. To all who knew her, Evelyn is remembered as a loving and generous mother and friend.

Evelyn is survived by three sons, Craig Murguia of Mediapolis, Doug Murguia of Fairfield, Jeff (Faye) Murguia of North Liberty, and one daughter, Connie (Jim) Osborne of Ft. Madison; one daughter-in-law, Martee Murguia of Sperry; nine grandchildren, Kirk (Lisa) Murguia, Ryan (Kiley) Murguia, Brandee (Austin) Roelfs, Derek Landes, Shelly (Lee) Kerr, Zack (Cara) Murguia, Jessie (Mike) Werle, Parker Murguia, and David (Aimee) Murguia; nine great-grandchildren, Taylor, Madison, Savannah, Skylah, Alexis, Brooklyn, Miguel, Easton, and Kanon; three sisters, Lois Dowell, Betty Brockway, and Shirley Hales all of Burlington; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers-in-law.

Visitation will be from noon until 7:00 PM with the family to receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home & Crematory.

The funeral service for Mrs. Murguia will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home & Crematory with Reverend Simeon Counterman and Reverend Dean Graber officiating. Burial will be in Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery. A time of food and fellowship will be held at Calvary Baptist Church following the burial.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for Calvary Baptist Church.

Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.

A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Evelyn’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com

Vera Ethel Lyons, 92, of Burlington, died at 2:00 AM Saturday, July 16, 2016, at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington.

Family is too numerous to mention because she considered everyone to be her family.

Vera wishes a fond farewell to Burlington.

Per her request, there will be no visitation or services.

Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home & Crematory is in care of the arrangements.

Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Vera’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.

Mr. Boyd R. Heil, Sr., 89, of LaHarpe, IL passed away at 12:20 PM Thursday, July 14, 2016 at the OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on January 3, 1927 in rural Mount Pleasant, IA, the son of Elmer and Jo Anna Heil. In 1946 Boyd married Grace Price, they later divorced. On January 10, 1964 he married Judy Ann Sturms in Canton, MO. She survives.

Boyd attended school in Mount Pleasant before joining the Service. He served active duty in the U.S. Navy from January, 1944 until December, 1948. He then joined the Navy Reserves where he served from 1949 until 1953. Throughout his 9 years and 9 months in the service Boyd worked as a Chef.

After his discharge from the Navy, Boyd went on to work as a manager chef at The Cannery in Muscatine, IA, The Moose Lodge in Burlington, IA, and The Royal Fork in California. Mr. Heil operated a Holiday Inn in both Quincy, IL and Burlington at the same time. Other employments throughout his life include: Working in the Deli at the former Jack & Jill’s grocery in LaHarpe and The Eagles in Macomb, IL. For a time, he also worked for Mitch Melvin in Blandinsville, IL.

Boyd was a member of the Union Church, and the LaHarpe American Legion, both in LaHarpe. He enjoyed doing work to his house and could often be found tinkering in his garage. Boyd was known as a jokester and loved playing pranks on his family. Above all Mr. Heil loved spending time with his family and cherished his time with his wife.

Boyd is survived by his wife, two children with his first wife, Bruce (Gail) Heil of Colorado and Rebecca (Randy) Berenger of Burlington, three step-children, Tina Van Laningham of Nebraska, Karen Smith of California and Candy Sue Nightingale of California, three children from his current marriage, Mary Jo Anna (Steve) Worcester of Texas and Julie Ann (Joe) Janer of Texas, 20 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren, one brother Carl (Mary) Heil of Bagley, WI and 1 sister, Idabell Morris of Mount Pleasant.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one son, Boyd Heil, Jr.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe with Rev. Bruce Goettsche and Rev. Rick Goettsche officiating. Burial, with military rites, will follow in the LaHarpe Cemetery. Friends may call anytime after 3:00 PM Tuesday at the Funeral Home, where the family will greet friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. A memorial fund has been established for Disabled Veterans of America. Condolences may be left a banksandbeals.com.

Merritt R. Quick, 87, of Bettendorf, died at 2:30 AM Thursday, July 14, 2016, at his home in Bettendorf.

Born November 28, 1928, in Clinton, IA, he was the son of Russell Burdell and Mae Rose Daly Quick. On November 12, 1982, he married Francene Larson Thacker in Las Vegas, Nevada.

He was an Iowa State Patrolman for 11 1/2 years and the Des Moines County Sheriff for 10 1/2 years.  He was owner-operator of Quick Guard Security for 21 years in Las Vegas, NV.  He retired in 1994 and moved to Bettendorf. Merritt was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagle’s.

Merritt served in the U.S. Naval Air Force for two years.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, David Thacker of Denver, CO, Clarence Thacker of Burlington; two daughters, Linda Kokjohn of Houston, TX, Connie Cornic of Omaha, NE; two brothers, John Quick of CA, Wayne Quick of Clinton; eight grandchildren, Todd (Amy) Cornick, Brent (Leslie) Cornick, Rebekah (Travis) Lawrence, Katheryn (Jason) Wright, Ashley Thacker, Cody (Ashley) Thacker, Alexandria Kokjohn, Kyle Kokjohn, twelve great-grandchildren, Jeffrey, Lauren, Aryton, Tanner, Boston, Alivia, Emma, Jayden, Kinley, Avaiah, Aylah, Clyde, one on they way, Channing, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Bonnie Sue Swanson, three brothers, Donald, Joseph, Allan Quick, and one sister, Eleanor Schatz.

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh~Thielen Crematory.

The Graveside Ash Committal Service for Mr. Quick will be 10:30 AM Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at Aspen Grove Cemetery with Rev. Father Bill Roush officiating.  Full military honors will be rendered by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard. Those wishing to attend the service will meet at the Sunnyside Avenue gate prior to the service for a procession to the gravesite. A celebration and time of food and fellowship will be held at the Eagle’s Club following the burial.

Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home & Crematory is in care of the arrangements.

Elizabeth Eaton, 55, of Burlington died at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, July 17, 2016, at her home.

Born November 17, 1960 in Burlington, she was the daughter of Robert and Joanne (Streedbeck) Eaton.  She married Lester Dawson.

Elizabeth worked in housekeeping and was a care giver.  She was a sensitive and strong person, wearing her heart on her sleeve and always being there for everybody.  She had a special bond with and cared for her mother.  She enjoyed butterflies and gardening, liked the color purple and loved her dogs.

Survivors include her husband, Lester Dawson of Burlington; two sons, Jermaine Dawson of Burlington and Corey Dawson of Monmouth, Illinois; three grandchildren, Gresyn Schmitz, Kamryn Wolkenhaur and Mykail Davis; her father, Robert Eaton; and two sisters, Becky (Chuck) Ray and Christine (Bill) Krogmeier both of Burlington.

She was preceded in death by her mother; sister, Teresa Gillett; and father, Mark Fouts.

A private memorial service will be held at Lunning Chapel.

A memorial has been established.

According to Elizabeth’s wishes, cremation has been entrusted to Lunning Chapel.

Trevor Ray French 22, of Fairfield and formerly of Burlington died at 11:33 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 2016, at his home.

Born July 31, 1993 in Burlington, he was the son of Kevin and Patricia (Abney) French.

Trevor was a 2012 graduate of Burlington High School.  He worked at Hy-Vee in Fairfield.

Trevor enjoyed listening to music, working on computers, playing games on the computer and playing pool.  He played baseball and wrestled while in high school.  He loved attending concerts and listening to live music.

Survivors include his parents, Kevin and Pati French of Burlington; one brother, Tyler (Emily Candela) Abney of Burlington; one sister, Breanna French of Madison, Wisconsin; paternal grandmother, Viola French of Burlington; maternal grandparents, Douglas and Janet Abney of Burlington and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday, July 22^nd, at Lunning Chapel.

Memorials have been established for Crisis House at Hope Haven.

Mary Virginia Gabeline Talbott, 95, of Mt. Union, died Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at the Henry County Health Center, Park Place.

Born on June 25, 1921 in Yarmouth, Iowa, on her 150 year old family farm, she was the daughter of Forest and Hattie (Oberman) Gabeline.  On October 30, 1940, when she was 19 years old, she married Leo Talbott in Yarmouth.  They were long time members of New London United Methodist Church.

Virginia, along with her husband Leo lived all her life on the family farm.  She worked in the field for over 40 years.  She loved to mow the lawn.  Virginia and Leo were the 1980 Farm Bureau Outstanding Couple of the year.  In 1981, they received the Robert Stevens Award and later the Bob Goslin Memorial Award.

Virginia is survived by her two sons, Jerry (June) Talbott and Richard (Mary) Talbott; five granddaughters; one grandson; 20 great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter.

The funeral service for Mrs. Talbott will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 22^nd at Lunning Chapel.  The Rev. Kathleen Moore will officiate.  Interment will be in Trinity Cemetery, rural Mt. Union.  The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service.

Memorials have been established for the Iowa Central Hospice, New London United Methodist Church or to the Trinity Cemetery Association.

Mrs. Joye G. Beckman, 92, of Hills and formerly of West Burlington died at 3:40 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Atrium Village in Hills.

Born June 10, 1924 in Cave City, Kentucky, she was the daughter of George Walker and Minnie (Johnson) Locke.  On August 8, 1948 she married Dale Beckman at Salem Lutheran Church, rural Burlington.

Mrs. Beckman was a 1942 New London High School graduate and a 1945 graduate of Burlington School of Nursing.

Mrs. Beckman was a homemaker and in her younger years was a Registered Nurse at Burlington Medical Center.  She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church and the Jane Delano Club.  She loved square dancing, gardening, bowling, sewing, reading and sewing crafts.  She was very active in her church.

Survivors include her husband of 67 years, Dale Beckman of Hills; one son, Michael Beckman of West Covina, California; one daughter, Janet Beckman of Iowa City; five grandchildren, Jill (Bob) Ramza, Kim (Mike) Roscoe, Kristin Lampe, KariLyn (Elijah) Waddell and Rebecca Bowers; five great grandchildren, Gia Miller, Alex Lampe, Jackson Waddell, Rylee Waddell and Mason Waddell; and one sister, Pauline Marshall of Mount Pleasant.

She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Riley, Forest, Earl, and Claude; and two sisters, Beatrice Lance and Blanche Brimhall.

Friends may call from noon until 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 21^st, at Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends from 5 until 6:30 p.m.

The funeral service for Mrs. Beckman will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 22^nd, at Peace Lutheran Church with Pastor Kathleen Wohlers officiating.  Interment will be in Prairie Grove Cemetery.

Memorials have been established for Peace Lutheran Church and Macular Degeneration Foundation.

Mr. Dustin Joseph Bauman, 33, of Danville, died at 8:00 p.m. Monday, July 18, 2016, at his home.

Born March 31, 1983 in Burlington he was the son of Les and Cindy (Crank) Bauman.

Dustin was a 2001 graduate of Danville High School and also attended Iowa State University.  He worked with his parents with ServiceMaster Clean of Burlington and Hardwood Specialties for 23 years.

Dustin was a member of Peace Lutheran Church.  He played on the 2001 Danville State Basketball Champion team and was an avid hunter, fisherman and mushroom hunter.  He also enjoyed playing football, 4-wheeling, and teaching the children about nature.  Dustin loved spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include his parents, Les and Cindy Bauman of West Burlington; his fiancé, Heidi Combs and her children, Brentley, Aiden and Haley; one sister, Devon (Mike) Shehan of Tempe, Arizona; one aunt, Lynette (Fred) Furnald of Carlsbad, California; two uncles, Ronald Crank of Rockford, Illinois and Gary (Elaine) Crank of Attleboro, Massachusetts; and one nephew, Kellen Shehan.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

Friends may call from noon until 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 23^rd, at Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends from 3:30 until 6:30 p.m.

The funeral service for Dustin will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 24^th, at Lunning Chapel with the Rev. Kathleen Wohlers officiating.  Interment will be in Prairie Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Dustin’s family requests memorials be given to the Dustin Bauman Memorial Fund.

Phoebe Annette “Kelly” Herrick, 76, of Burlington, died at 8:55 AM Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at her home.

Born June 26, 1940, in Iowa City, IA, she was the daughter of Lloyd and Harriet Steele Kelly.

Phoebe was a teacher and later fulfilled her life long dream becoming a librarian, she worked at the Fort Madison Public Library.

She graduated with a degree in Anthropology and Sociology from Western Illinois in 1975.

She was a strong woman of faith, playing the piano at church, she worked with special needs children and missions.  She was the president of the resident’s council at Autumn Heights.  She loved reading and spending time with her family.

Survivors include two daughters,Danita (Dennis) Hester of Biggsville, IL, Beth (Mike) Conrad of Burlington; three sons, Matt (Amy) Herrick of Polk City, IA Christopher Herrick of Omaha, NE, Kelly Lee Herrick of Fort Madison, IA; 16 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Cecilia (LaVern) Riddle of Little Elm, TX, Audrey (Alan) Alexander of Keokuk; and several nieces and nephews.

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh~Thielen Crematory.

The family will receive friends from 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM,  Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home & Crematory.

The memorial service for Mrs. Herrick will be 10:30 AM Saturday, July 23, 2016, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home & Crematory with Pastor Roger Welty officiating.  Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, Keokuk.

Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home & Crematory is in care of the arrangements.

A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Phoebe’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.

Lucille Wittkamp, 95, of Burlington, died Tuesday, July 19, 2016, in Zellwood, FL.

Born October 5, 1920, in Burlington, she was the daughter of John and Jennie Morrison Zachmeyer. On September 5, 1938, she married Elmer Paul in Burlington. He died October 25, 2002.

After raising her four children, she got into real estate and was a broker and realtor for her own company, Wittkamp Realty.

She was a very active member of Oak Street Baptist Church, and was also a member of the Burlington Golf Club and Carthage Lake Club. She was an avid bridge player and would give bridge lessons. She enjoyed golfing, fishing, and counted cross stitch. She was always helping people.

Survivors include two daughters, Mary (Jean-Luc) Wittkamp of Apopka, FL, and Susan (Kenneth) Foard of Springfield, IL; two sons, Rodney (Deborah) Wittkamp and David (Pam) Wittkamp, both of Burlington; 12 grandchildren, Amy (Duane) Green, Jon (Kim) Wittkamp, Jill (Nick) Jamal, Karla Jefferson, Kevin (Stacia) Wittkamp, Kelsey (Chris) Benson, Katrina (Steve) Wittkamp, Samuel (Shelly) West, Melinda (Mike) Clark, William (Natalia) Foard, Kathryn Morales, Christina (Jerry) Fox; 32 great-grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and four sisters.

Visitation will be from noon until 7:00 PM with the family to receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday, July 29, 2016, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home & Crematory.

The funeral service for Mrs. Wittkamp will be 10:00 AM Saturday, July 30, 2016, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home & Crematory with Reverend Gary Karas officiating. A time of food and fellowship will be held in the community room at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home & Crematory following the service.  Cremation will be entrusted to the care of Prugh~Thielen Crematory following the service.  A graveside committal service and inurnment will be Monday, August 1, 2016, at Aspen Grove Cemetery.

A memorial has been established.

A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Lucille’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.

Mr. Harry L. Mutter, 89, of Shelbina, MO, formerly of Fort Madison, IA and Dallas City, IL passed away at 7:40 AM Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at the Hannibal Regional Hospital, Hannibal, MO.

He was born April 16, 1927 in Dallas City. He was raised in Dallas City by his grandparents, Willard and Dora Mae Mutter. On May 29, 1948 he married Nell Byers in Dallas City. She preceded him in death on June 6, 2014.

Mr Mutter graduated from Dallas City High School in 1945 and served in the US Navy from May 1945 to July 1946. He worked for the Du Pont Company in Fort Madison for 37 years. He and his wife spent many winters in the south. They enjoyed camping and golfing. Harry was an avid Illini fan.

He is survived by 1 daughter, Tara (Tuley) Elliott of Monroe City, MO, 1 son, James (Deborah) Mutter of Quincy, IL, 7 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife and 1 son William Mutter.

Graveside services with Military Rites will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Harris Cemetery with Rev. Jim Luder officiating. A memorial fund has been established for the Blessing Hospice. Condolences may be left at Banks & Beals Funeral Homes, P.C. | Home

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John Paul Buster

John Paul Buster, age 73, of rural Morning Sun, died Sunday morning, July 24, 2016, at his home.  The  son of Paul Leonard and Evelyn Mae Staub Buster, he was born on March 11, 1943 in Burlington.  John  married Ingrid Gail Johnson on November 18, 1967 in Stanton, Iowa. He graduated from Wapello High School in 1961 and furthered his studies at Iowa State University where  he later received his MA degree in Agricultural Economics.  He was a teacher and a farmer having taught  for two years at Central of Argyle and then 30+ years at Columbus Community High School in Columbus  Junction.  He was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church in Burlington.

John loved his family and enjoyed farming, gardening, construction with his sons, being outdoors  especially hunting and mushrooming, and trivia, but most important to him was his salvation through  Jesus Christ.

His family includes his wife, Ingrid; two daughters, Inga Lelm of Tremont and Ivy & Mike Steiner of  Mediapolis; four sons, Ward & Teresa Buster of Columbus, Ohio, Karl Buster, Will & Andrea Buster,  and Clay & Jessica Buster all of Morning Sun; 27 grandchildren; his step father, Raymond Werner of  Morning Sun; three sisters, Paula & Bob Buckman of Morning Sun, Pat & Roger Downs of Decorah, and  Pamela & Harold Humphreys of Crawfordsville; and several nieces and nephews and their families.  He  was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister, Margaret.

The funeral ceremony will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, August 1, 2016, at the Apostolic Christian  Church in Burlington, officiated by the Ministers of the Church.  Following a fellowship lunch, the burial  will be at the Grandview Cemetery in Grandview.

The family will greet friends from 4:00 to 7:00 PM on Sunday, July 31, 2016, at the Lunning Chapel in  Burlington.  Cordell at Dudgeon­McCulley Funeral Home in Wapello is providing the care and  arrangements for John Buster. A Memorial Fund has been established.

Condolences may be given and viewed at www.dudgeonmcculley.com

Rodney Fugate

The funeral service for Rodney Jay Fugate, 60, will be 10:00 AM Wednesday at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home & Crematory with Pastor JudyAnn Morse officiating and full military honors rendered by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard.  Burial will be in the Fugate Family Cemetery in Green Top, MO.  Visitation will be from noon until 7:00 PM with the family to receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM today at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home & Crematory.  A memorial has been established.

Ruth Runnells 

The funeral service for Ruth Elsie Runnells, 88, will be 11:00 AM Thursday at Grace United Methodist Church with Reverend David Bracht-Wagner officiating.  Burial will be in Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery.  Visitation will be from noon until 7:00 PM with the family to receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Wednesday at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home & Crematory.  A memorial has been established.

Lucille Wittkamp

The funeral service for Lucille Wittkamp, 95, will be 10:00 AM Saturday, July 30, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home & Crematory with Reverend Gary Karas officiating.  Visitation will be from noon until 7:00 PM with the family to receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday, July 29, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home & Crematory.  Cremation will be entrusted to the care of Prugh~Thielen Crematory following the service.  Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery Monday, August 1.  A memorial has been established.

Russell Casey

Graveside committal service with militaty rites for Russell N. Casey Jr., 69, will be at Keokuk National Cemetery at a later date  Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh~Thielen Crematory.