Mr. Charles E. Enhorning, 74, of Burlington died at 12:20 a.m. Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at Great River Hospice House in West Burlington.

Born April 19, 1942 in Burlington, he was the son of Clarence E. and Florence Mae (Faigle) Enhorning.  On August 17, 1963 he married E. Jean Kern in Burlington.

Mr. Enhorning was a 1960 graduate of Burlington High School.  He worked at SSS Gray Foundry for 18 years.  He also worked as supervisor of security at the Wal-mart Distribution Center in Mt. Pleasant.

Mr. Enhorning was a past member of New London Odd Fellows.  He loved classic cars and was a member of the ’55, ’56, and ’57 Chevy Club.  He collected Wal-mart semis and Santa Claus figurines.  He also loved going to flea markets and Christmas was his favorite holiday.

Survivors include his wife, Jean Enhorning of Burlington; two daughters, Kelly Jeffers and Michelle Bartels both of Burlington; one son, Corey Enhorning of Burlington; four grandchildren, Brandon Enhorning, Kristina Scott, Roger (Marty) Scott and Trista Scott; eight great grandchildren; one sister, Beverly J. (James) Felland of Burlington; and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, infant son, Michael David in 1966 and brother Raymond.

The funeral service for Mr. Enhorning will be 2 p.m. Saturday, January 14^th, at Lunning Chapel with the Rev. Larry Dodds officiating.  The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the time of service.  Inurnment will be at a later date in Aspen Grove Cemetery.

A memorial has been established.

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

Robert Roy ‘Bob’ Hook, age 93, or rural Wapello, died Sunday evening, January 8, 2017, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics.  He was born on October 31, 1923 in Wapello to Frank and Mildred Kelly Hook.  Bob married Lorraine Gaunya of New Haven, Connecticut on February 7, 1948.

He graduated from Wapello High School in 1941.  He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II, then returned to Louisa County where he farmed until his retirement.

Bob is survived by his wife of 68 years, Lorraine, living at Colonial Manor in Columbus Junction; his children, David (Candy) Hook of Wapello and Mary Lynne Hook Gieselman of Muscatine; his one sister, Barbara Hook Montgomery of St. Paul, Minnesota; 5 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and 15 nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents and a special uncle and aunt Paul ‘Cap’ and Mildred Beik.

The family will meet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Monday, January 16, 2017, at the Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home in Wapello where the funeral ceremony will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday with Father Joseph Sia officiating.  Burial will follow at the Mallory Cemetery, rural Wapello, with military rites.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wapello Fire and Rescue or St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital.

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

Amanda Lynne Craig, age 38, of rural Biggsville, Illinois passed away at 11:56 a.m. Wednesday January 11, 2017 at home. She was born August 12, 1978 in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Samuel Lee and Mary Lynne Allaman Craig.

Amanda was a 1996 graduate of the former Union High School near Biggsville. She had worked as a freelance makeup artist on Michigan Avenue in Chicago for several years. She also served as office manager for “Almost Home Kids” at Lurie Hospital in Chicago. She returned to the Henderson County area in 2015.

Amanda loved her pets, and volunteered at the Des Moines County Humane Society. She enjoyed being with her friends, and loved her family. She was a giving person with a huge heart, and was always willing to help.

Survivors include her mother and step father, Lynne (Ken) Haase of rural Biggsville, IL, her father and step mother, Sam (Vicky) Craig of Burlington, IA, two brothers, Eric Craig of Keokuk, IA, Sammy Craig of Mt. Pleasant, IA, grandparents, Gene and Joan Ray of Stronghurst, IL, two nieces, Carly and Shawn Craig, two nephews, Nick and Jaegar Craig, and the love her life, Josh Collins of Gladstone, IL. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Dr. Loren Allaman and Lyle and Alice Craig.

The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 16, 2017 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Stronghurst. Burial will follow in the Biggsville Cemetery. Friends may call after 10:00 a.m. Monday at Banks & Beals, where the family will be present from Noon until time of services. A memorial fund has been established for the Henderson County Humane Society. Condolences may be left at banksandbeals.com.

Veronda Janette Pickle, 75, of New London, died Saturday, January 14, 2017 at her home.

Visitation will be Tuesday, January 17 beginning at noon at Elliott Chapel, New London, with the family present to receive friends from 5 -8 PM.  The funeral service for Veronda J. Pickle will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, January 18, at Elliott Chapel with Reverend Marianne Wilcox officiating.  In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

Morris J. Duval , 85, of Burlington, died at 9:00 AM Sunday, January 15, 2017, at the Prairie Ridge Care & Rehabilitation in Mediapolis.

Born September 11, 1931, in Burlington, he was the son of Walter M. and Catherine Caroline Hemphill Duval.

He attended North Jackson School in rural Des Moines County.

Morris worked for Elevator Contractors out of Des Moines for 20 years. He also worked at the Mediapolis Steel Fabrication for 19 years and farmed for 30 plus years.

He was a member of the Des Moines County Farm Bureau.

Survivors include one brother, Walter A. “Dude” Duval of Burlington; three sisters, Sarah DeLaby of Pembroke, ME, Helen Jack of Wapello, and Mary Ives of Burlington; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Floyd; and one sister, Alice Nemecek.

The funeral service for Mr. Duval will be 1:30 PM Thursday, January 19, 2017, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home with Chaplain Randy Gearhart officiating.  Burial will be in Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery.

A memorial has been established in his name.

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 Morris’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.

Mable Irene Marsh, 73, of Burlington, died at 12:43 PM Saturday, January 14, 2017, at the Great River Klein Center in West Burlington.

Born November 4, 1943, in Waterloo, she was the daughter of Theodore and Gussie Green Griggs. On October 14, 1962, she married Richard  Marsh in Cedar Rapids. He died July 1, 2009.

Mable worked in production at Champion Spark Plug/Federal Mogal. She was a part-time hair stylist in her home salon for many years.

She was of the Baptist faith; she attended Second Baptist Church in Ft. Madison. Mable enjoyed shopping and had spent many hours with her family.  She also enjoyed spending time at Pzazz, particularly the casino, and collecting Norman Rockwell memorabilia, but most of all spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include one son, Richard Marsh of Burlington; daughter, Juanita “Nita” (Kevin) Snider of Chicago, IL; one brother, Leo Griggs of Waterloo; three grandchildren, Taylor, Gabriel, and John; one brother-in-law; Eddie Marsh of Burlington; and three sister-in-laws Elizabeth Dixon of Ft. Madison, Rossetta Marsh of California; and Virginia of Washington State;and several nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Charles Griggs, Peter Griggs, and Donald Griggs; four sisters, Glendora Griggs, Leora Roberts, Marie Oden, and Quinzola Bryant; and one infant son, Robert Leonard Marsh.

The memorial service for Mrs. Marsh will be 10:00 AM Friday, January 20, 2017, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home with Reverend Orlando Dial 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 following the burial.

A memorial has been established in her name.

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 Mable’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.

Donald Warren Klein, 88, of Burlington, died at 5:45 PM Thursday, January 12, 2017, at the Sharon Willow South in Peoria IL.

Born September 8, 1928, in Burlington, he was the son of William O. and Vera Eva Court Klein. In 1952, he married Dorothy Goble in Burlington. She died February 27, 2004.

Donald worked as a foreman in the chemical department for Bonewitz for 33 years.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving during the Korean War from September 10, 1952 until June 30, 1954.

He was a member of VFW Post 9162 and Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard post 10102. He enjoyed gardening, playing cards, and being with friends and family.

Survivors include one son, Steven D. Klein of West Burlington; one grandson, Kevin Klein of Burlington; one brother, James Klein of Burlington; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, William Klein.

Visitation will be from noon until 5:00 PM Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Prugh’s Chapel.

The funeral service for Mr. Klein will be 10:00 AM Thursday, January 19, 2017, at Prugh’s Chapel with Pastor Paul Hermansen officiating. Full military honors will be rendered by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard. Burial will be at Aspen Grove cemetery following the funeral service. A time of food and fellowship will be held ______ following the burial

A memorial has been established for OSF Hospice.

Prugh Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.

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

Norma Hoelzen, 63, of Burlington, died at 8:55 PM Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics.

Born September 17, 1953, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Ralph Richard and Margie Jane Reid Gugeler. On December 7, 1973, she married David A. Hoelzen in Burlington. They later divorced.

Norma was a cosmetologist and taught at Dayton’s School of Hair Design. She ran a daycare out of her home while her kids were young. Once her children started school, she went to work for the Burlington School System.  She continued to cut hair while working for the school.  Most recently she worked as a secretary to the Burlington High School counselors. Norma loved working at the school and everyone she worked with.

She was a graduate of Burlington High School and attended Beauty School.

She was a member of the West Avenue Baptist Church.  She loved being a Grandma, sewing, doing puzzles, and reading.  She was especially proud of her sewing.  She made many wedding and bridesmaids dresses, including her daughter, Rachel’s.

Survivors include her father; one son, Wayne D. (Crystal) Hoelzen of Phoenix, AZ; one daughter, Rachel R. (John) Neil of Burlington; four grandchildren, Emma Hoelzen, Marshall Neil, Kate Hoelzen, and Mason Neil; three sisters, Yvonne (Tom) Trimble, Gail (Maurice) Samuel both of Burlington, Sheila (Roger) Baker of Chugiak, AK; two brothers, Roger (Martie) Gugeler of Oquawka, IL,

and Allen (Monica) Gugeler of Oakville; and several nieces & nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother.

Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until 7:00 PM with the family to receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday, January 20, 2017 at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.

The funeral service for Mrs. Hoelzen will be 10:00 AM Saturday, January 21, 2017, at West Avenue Baptist Church with Pastor Bob Norris officiating.  Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.  A time of food and fellowship will be held at the church following the burial.

A memorial has been established for the Hope Lodge in Iowa City.

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 Norma’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.

Ruth E. Hunt, 99, of Burlington died at 11:00 p.m. Saturday, January 14, 2017, at Klein Center of GRMC in West Burlington.

Born April 7, 1917 near Middletown, she was the daughter of Oscar and Jennie Martin Obermann. She married Robert Dockendorff on Sept. 29, 1945 at Wever. He preceded her in death on Jan. 10, 1947. She later married Harold B. Hunt on May 3, 1958 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Burlington.  He also preceded her in death on July 22, 1998.

She was a 1935 graduate of Danville High School later taking summer courses at Iowa Wesleyan College.

Mrs. Hunt taught in rural schools for several years and later was employed at F & M Bank.

She was a member of the West Hill United Methodist Church and the Sunshine Circle.

Survivors include two nieces, Colleen J. Carlson of Chicago, IL, and Joyce Veach of Cedar Falls; one nephew, Jack D. Reif of Wapello; two great nieces and one great nephew; and several cousins.

Besides her husbands, she was preceded in death by her sister, Grace L. Reif.

The funeral service for Mrs. Hunt will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 21^st, at Lunning Chapel, with the Rev. Dave Bracht-Wagner officiating. Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.

A memorial has been established for West Hill United Methodist Church.

Susan Mae Hellenthal, 81, of Burlington, died at 7:05 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, at Great River Hospice House in West Burlington.

Born October 7, 1935, in Alsey, IL, she was the daughter of Omer and Mildred Miller McNeece. On July 7^th, 1984 she married Robert Hellenthal in West Burlington.

Ms.Hellenthal was a graduate of Burlington Catholic High School.

She retired after 24 years as a communications operator at I.A.A.P. under the Federal Civil Service.

She was a member of SS John and Paul Catholic Church. Susan enjoyed cross stitching, metal detecting, gardening and flowers.

Survivors include her husband, Robert; and half-brother, Thomas D. Watts of Burlington.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Ms. Hellenthal will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 17^th, at St. John Catholic Church. The Rev. Fr. Bill Roush will be the celebrant. Music will be provided by the Des Moines County Resurrection Choir. Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. There will be no visitation.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for St. Vincent De Paul.

Mr. Lawrence “Larry” Harry Taeger, 83, of rural West Burlington died at 3:05 a.m. Monday, January 16, 2017, at his home.  Born September 29, 1933 in Burlington, he was the son of Clarence and Ruth (Saarman) Taeger.

On June 28, 1953 he married Nadine Odle in Amarillo, Texas and they later divorced.  She died June 11, 1986.  On July 7, 1978 he married Dorothy A. Hoenig Culbertson in West Burlington.

Mr. Taeger was a Korean Air Force veteran serving at the rank of Staff Sergeant.  He received the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the certificate for Sharp Shooter Marksmanship.

Mr. Taeger attended Flint River Wildcat Country School, Oak Street Junior High School, Burlington High School, University of Iowa, and University of Wisconsin.

Mr. Taeger retired from Churchill Truck Lines and ABF Truck Lines where he was a driver for 31 years.  He also farmed his family farm for over 50 years.  He was an apprentice electrician at the CB&Q Railroad, worked in sales and was an engineer for Surge Milking Supply and worked in the Engineering Dept. and Quality Control at Silas Mason Co.

He was a member of KAABA Shrine where he had served as Past Potentate and Membership Chairman, Masonic Lodge #48 AF&AM Danville, Elite Clown Division, Scottish Rite and Eastern Star, York Rite, Southeast Iowa Shrine Club President and President Central States Counterparts.  He was also a member of Moose Lodge and past member of Iowa Cattlemen, Des Moines County Farm Bureau Board, Danville School Booster Club President and President and Owner of Oak Grove Farms in West Burlington.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Taeger of rural West Burlington; two daughters, Vickie (Steve) Levins of West Burlington and Lori (Marlin) Dubetz of Palmer, Alaska; two sons, Mitchell (Lori) Taeger and Michael (Holly) Taeger both of West Burlington; step children, Candie (Steve) Brickner of Walnut Grove, Missouri, Linda (Bill) Garner of Cape Girardeau, Missouri and Lisa (Ted) Gauthier of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan; 16 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren; one sister, Virginia (Don) Beck of Danville; and several nieces and nephews

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Masonic Rites will be at 9 a.m. Friday, January 20^th, at Lunning Chapel followed by family visitation until 11 a.m.

The memorial funeral service for Larry will be at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Father Marty Goetz officiating.  Military Rites will be conducted by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard.  Inurnment will be at a later date in Prairie Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for Shriner’s Hospital and the Special Needs Foundation of Des Moines County.

Mr. Jerry Dale Bliesener Sr., 68, of Burlington died at 7:08 p.m. Monday, January 16, 2017, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Born September 17, 1948 in Burlington, he was the son of Ronald G. and Roberta J. (Gabeline) Bliesener.  On July 6, 1968 he married Deborah F. Gingerich at First United Church of Christ.

Mr. Bliesener was a graduate of Burlington High School and received his associate’s degree at SCC in auto mechanics.  He was the owner/operator of Plank Road Auto Salvage and Sales for over 40 years and worked at J.I. Case Co. for 15 years.

Mr. Bliesener was a member of First United Church of Christ.  He enjoyed fishing with his grandkids, attending and watching auctions, and loved talking to people.  He had a great sense of humor, He loved shopping on QVC and doing anything with cars.  When his boys were young, he sponsored several little league teams and always supported his church.  He was nominated for the Governor’s Lifesaving Award in the mid-80s.

Mr. Bliesener was a longtime supporter of area fire, police and sheriff departments and would supply used vehicles for their training purposes.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Debbie Bliesener of Burlington; two sons, Jerry (Melissa DeLlanos) Bliesener Jr. and Rodney (Chandra) Bliesener both of Burlington; granddaughter, Caitlin Bliesener of Burlington; grandson, Blaine Bliesener of Burlington; two brothers, Rich (Kay) Bliesener and Robert Bliesener both of Burlington; and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and one brother, Ronald “Tom” Bliesener.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, January 19^th, at Lunning Chapel.

The funeral service for Mr. Bliesener will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 20^th, at First United Church of Christ with the Rev. JudyAnn Morse officiating.  Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for First United Church of Christ.

Mac Ellis Harris, age 64, of Wapello, died suddenly Monday, January 16, 2017, at his home.  The son of Ellis ‘Jiggs’ and Dorothea Yakle Harris, he was born on February 18, 1952 in Iowa City.  Mac married Ramona Michaelis on November 12, 1977 in Wapello.

He graduated from Wapello High School in 1970.  Mac worked in maintenance at GPC in Muscatine retiring in 2003 with 30 years.  He enjoyed riding his Harley most every weekend with his son looking for new places for a good tenderloin, visiting with his friends, tinkering in his garage, and as a welder could build or repair anything made of metal.  Mac’s favorite enjoyment was his granddaughter and family.

He is survived by his wife, Ramona; a daughter, Heather Harris of Cedar Rapids; a son, Bryan Harris of Wapello; and his granddaughter, Alexis Harris of Wapello.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

Cremation will be accorded as per his wishes.  The family will meet friends on Thursday, January 19, 2017, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home in Wapello.

A Memorial Ceremony will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, January 20, 2017 at the Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at the Wapello Cemetery, followed by a fellowship luncheon.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts will benefit the Wapello Fire & Rescue.

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

Barbara Jane Howard, 97, of Burlington, died January 18, 2017 at Blair House.

Barbara was born July 12, 1919 in Hutchinson, Kansas, daughter of Fred and Mabel Long Frisch.  She married R. Kenneth Howard on November 4, 1940, in Hutchinson.  The family moved to Burlington in 1960 when Ken was transferred to take charge of the press room at the Hawk Eye newspaper.  He died November 8, 1998.

Survivors are her four children:  Jennifer L. (Sheila Smith) Howard, Flushing, Michigan; Nancy J. (Merwin, deceased) Van Zee, Denison, Texas; twins Kathleen J. (Claudio, deceased) Silvagni, Colorado Springs, Colorado and Richard K. (Katharine) Howard, Sperry, Iowa.  Also surviving are four grandchildren:  Kristina Goodwin, Sarah (Matt) Samuels, Andrew Howard and Kelsey Howard; seven great-grandchildren:  Jack, Katy, Ellie, Zachary, Alex, Lacey and Lucas; one sister Amy Alice Peak, Kansas City, Missouri; nephew Allan Peak and niece Janet Wagner.  She was predeceased by older sister Helen Dixon.

Barbara was an avid reader and a dedicated hand-quilter.  She left a legacy of dozens of quilts and quilted wall-hangings to her family.  She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Burlington for more than fifty years.  In keeping with her wishes she will be cremated and her ashes interred at Aspen Grove Cemetery.

A memorial service is planned for 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 22^nd, at Lunning Chapel, 2620 Mt. Pleasant Street, Burlington with the Rev. David Yonker officiating.  The family will receive friends from 2:30 p.m. until the time of service.  Memorial gifts may be made to the First Presbyterian Church Scholarship Fund, 321 N. 5^th Street, Burlington, which her husband Kenneth helped create.

Mr. Gary Lee Rheinschmidt, 68, of Burlington passed away at 1:22 p.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2016, at Great River Hospice House, West Burlington, Iowa after battling lung cancer and Pulmonary RA.

Born July 19, 1948 in Burlington, he was the son of Paul William and Ruby Lillian (Schulte) Rheinschmidt and graduated Burlington High School.

On May 14, 1972, he married Debra Mellinger in Burlington, Iowa and they later divorced.

Mr. Rheinschmidt was a Vietnam War veteran, serving in the United States Air Force at U-Tapao Royal Airfield in Thailand as an aircraft electrician and flew two missions into Vietnam to recover downed aircraft.  He was awarded the Air Force Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award, Vietnam Service Medal with 1 Bronze Service Star, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Small Arms Expert Marksman Ribbon.

Mr. Rheinschmidt worked for the family business installing flooring during his teen years.  After returning from the military, he started his own business Rheinschmidt Lumber.  He also designed and built furniture for Chittenden Eastman Company and J.C. Penney Company under the name Starr Manufacturing.  He closed these businesses to go into partnership with his father at Burlington Linoleum and Tile Company, and eventually became the CEO and owner.  He sold out and retired in 1999 due to health problems.  He then worked part time for C.S. I. Industries as Maintenance Supervisor, overseeing repair and upkeep of all equipment and buildings, until his health failed a year ago.

Survivors include one daughter, Gina (David) Maupin; three grandsons, Cole, Quinton, and Gavin of Mediapolis, Iowa; two sisters, Sheila (Stephen) Zager of Burlington and LuAnn (Dennis) Vokolek of San Antonio, Texas; a brother, Scott Paul (Bonnie) Rheinschmidt; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

There will be no services for Mr. Rheinschmidt at this time.  He requested his body be donated for medical research to Des Moines University Medical School in Des Moines, Iowa.

In lieu of flowers, Mr. Rheinschmidt requested any memorial donations be sent to the
Wounded Warrior Project, Inc. or Great River Hospice.

Lunning Chapel is in care of arrangements.

Debra Ann McCall Richart, 63, New London, died January 18, 2017 at Great River Hospice House, West Burlington.

The funeral service for Debra A. McCall Richart will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, January 23 at the New London Christian Church, 2770 New London Road.  Pastors Rod Cooper and Nathan Cooper will officiate.  The family will receive friends Sunday, January 22 at the church from 3:00 – 6:00 PM.  According to her wishes, immediately following the service her body will be cremated.  A private family inurnment of her cremains will be held at a later date at Burge Cemetery. Memorials have been established for Sandra J. Schulze American Cancer Society Hope Lodge, Rochester, MN; Great River Hospice House, and Stir the Fire Ministry.

Elliott Chapel, New London, is in charge of arrangements.

Curtis D. Coppes, 86, of Yarmouth, died Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Great River Hospice House, West Burlington.

The funeral service will be held Friday, January 27 at 10:30 AM at Elliott Chapel.  Pastor Jeff Duffy will officiate.  Interment with military rites by the Henry County Honor Guard, will be held at Trinity Cemetery, Mt. Union. Visitation will begin at noon Thursday, January 26, at the Chapel with the family present to greet friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM.  Memorials have been established for the Yarmouth Baptist Church and Great River Hospice House.

Mary L. Snider, 90, of Burlington, died at 6:00 AM Thursday, January 19, 2017, at the Great River Klein Center in West Burlington.

Born March 26, 1926, in Williamstown, MO, she was the daughter of James E. and Leona Clark Shumate. In July of 1943 she married Wilbur Wedertz, they later divorced. On September 16, 1972, she married Norlyn Jamison Snider in Burlington. He died on September 8, 2016.

Mary was the owner of  LeCHATEU Styling Salon for 39 years.

She graduated from BHS in 1943.

She was a member of Parkside Baptist Church. She was also a big supporter of SMILE TRAIN, which is a leading children’s charity for cleft lip and cleft palate surgeries world wide. Mary enjoyed counted cross stitch, knitting, and listening to music.

Survivors include her son, Alan K. Wedertz of Lancaster, CA; daughter, Connie (Jim) Kern of Bella Vista, AR; step-daughter, Carolyn Ragland of Austin, TX; five grandchildren; one step-grandchild; six great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two step-great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, one grandson, and one stepson.

Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM Monday, January 23, 2017 at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends.

The funeral service for Mrs. Snider will be 2:00 PM Monday, January 23, 2017, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home with Reverend David J. Yonker officiating.  Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.

A memorial has been established for SMILE TRAIN.

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

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

Mr. Rocky F. Schenck, 56, of LaHarpe, IL passed away at 8:45 PM Thursday, January 19, 2017 at the OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born August 12, 1960 in LaHarpe, the son of Russell and Vera Todd Schenck.

He was a 1979 graduate of LaHarpe High School. He worked as a farm hand for Max Burg and Roger Crum.

Rocky is survived by 3 brothers, Paul (Joanna) Schenck and David Schenck all of Disco, Il and Tod (Marlene) Schenck of Elkton, MD.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell Schenck and Vera Schenck Bozarth, 1 brother, Chris Schenck and his grandparents.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 PM Monday, January 23, 2017 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe. A graveside services will be held at Crane Cemetery near Lomax at a later date. A memorial fund has been established for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Raymond Keith ‘Skeet’ Samuels, age 82, of Wapello, died Thursday evening, January 19, 2017, at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington.  The son of Raymond Henry and Alice May Hupp Samuels, he was born on January 31, 1934 in Morning Sun.  He married Marceline G. Laue on June 16, 1956 in Burlington.  She preceded him in death on January 16, 2007.

Keith graduated from Wapello High School followed by his service in the US Army during the Korean Conflict.  He was a farmer in rural Wapello.  He was a member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge #19 in Wapello and the former Louisa County Lon

gbeards.  Skeet enjoyed hunting, fishing, square dancing, playing cards and baseball, travelling, and was an avid Cubs fan.

His family includes his son, Eric & Darla Samuels of Wapello; his grandson, Seth Samuels of Wapello; siblings, Jack & Shirley Samuels of Wapello, Doris Samuels MacEachern of Wapello, and Larry & Dorothy Samuels of Sigourney; and two sisters-in-law, Laura Samuels of Muscatine and Mary Samuels of Wapello.  He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marceline; and two brothers, William and Lester.

The funeral ceremony for Keith ‘Skeet’ Samuels will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at the Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home in Wapello with Rev. Pam Kranzler officiating.  Burial will follow at the Wapello Cemetery with military rites by the Wapello VFW Glenn Allen Post 5166.

A fellowship lunch will follow at the Fellowship Hall of the United Methodist Church in Wapello.

Friends may call from 3:00 to 8:00 PM on Tuesday at the Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home where the family will meet friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

Memorial gifts will benefit the Louisa County Fair Foundation, the Louisa County 4H, and the Wapello Rescue Unit.

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

Vincent Leroy Roberts “CC” or “Vince”, age 62 of West Burlington, Iowa died Monday, January 16^th, 2017, in El Reno, Oklahoma doing what he loved best “vacationing, visiting with family and friends”.

The son of Wilfred (Bill) & Mary Roberts of Burlington, Iowa was born 13 May 1954 in Sigourney, Iowa.  He married Terrie Johnson and later divorced.  They had no children.  His current best friend was Linda Dickey.

Vince loved life and people.  He had a mountain of friends and would give you the shirt off his back.  He certainly will be missed.

Vince graduated from Burlington High School with the class of 1971 and later received his degree in Business Administration from Western University in Macomb, Illinois.

He was employed by the BNSF Railway for 42 years as a Maintenance of Way Foreman and recently retired.  Vince enjoyed golfing and watching sports.  He was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers having started watching them at 9 years of age.  He also loved the Iowa Hawkeyes and rarely missed a game of either team.

His family includes his parents and one brother, Douglas Roberts (Janice) and one sister, Gwendolyn Renner (David) of Chillicothe, Illinois and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by grandparents on both sides and several uncles and aunts.

A public Celebration of Life will be from 3-5 on Saturday, January 28^th at the Moose Lodge in Burlington, Iowa.  His cremation remains will be inurned at Greenwood Cemetery, West Burlington, Iowa at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution can be made to the Diabetes Foundation.

Mrs. Gayla Lee Howard, 48, of Burlington died at 2:56 a.m. Monday, January 23, 2017, at Great River Medical Center.

Born June 29, 1968 in Galesburg, Illinois, she was the daughter of Gaylord and Leanne (Painter) Sargent.  On October 31, 2009 she married James Howard in Burlington.

Mrs. Howard left high school due to health reasons, but went on to get her GED and CNA certificate from Southeastern Community College and worked as a nursing assistant.

She enjoyed crocheting, riding motorcycles, and fishing.  She was an avid animal lover and loved riding horses when she could and her cats.

Survivors include her husband, James Howard of Burlington; one daughter, Kyrie (Michael) Howard-Nusbaum of Ames; and three sons, Trevor Howard, Trent Howard and Terrance Howard all of Burlington.

She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.

There will be no visitation or service at this time.

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

Norma Jean Reynolds, 92, of Burlington, died peacefully with family by her side at 1:14 AM, January 24, 2017, at Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus, Nebraska.

Born September 16, 1924, in Burlington, she was the daughter of James Harvey and Dorothy Ann Catenzaro Reynolds.

In 1950, she went to work for Block & Kuhl and Carson Pirie & Scott and was department manager. She later worked at Schramm’s for 25 years and was one of Schramm’s top sales clerks for 5 years.

She was a member of SS. John & Paul Catholic Church.  She loved dancing, music from Bach to rock and roll, decorating, collecting cook books and watching soap operas.  She loved spending winters in Arizona with her special cousins Jim & Karen Smith and their families.

She is survived by cousins in Arizona, California, and Nebraska, South Dakota and Texas.

The Private Graveside Committal Service for Miss Reynolds will be at a later date at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Darlene Anna Broeker, 87, of West Burlington, died on Monday, January 23, 2017, at the Great River Medical Center.

Born March 30, 1929, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Orville Schloss and Anna Marie Zart Richardson. On June 6, 1947, she married the love of her life Dale M. Broeker.  He died on August 11, 1983.

Darlene worked as a radiologist tech for the Burlington Medical Center and Great River Medical Center.

She was a member of the West Burlington Christian Church.  She gave so much of her heart to her church, community and charities.  She was a warrior for our Lord and Savior, and witnessed clear through her last days until He took her home.  Grandma Bb (nickname) had a goal to walk again and go shopping.  We are sure she is walking today.

Dale & Darlene’s life was blessed with the birth of their twin daughters, Lana (Bill) Sherwood of West Burlington, and Linda (Fred) Wingstrom of Fort Morgan, CO; four grandchildren, Jeffery (Nicole) Sherwood of Littleton, CO, Jim (Alicia) Sherwood of West Burlington, Alicia (Rod) Rider of Farmington, IA, and Thomas (Marilyn) Shelledy Jr. of Douglas, WY; seven great-grandchildren, Isabelle, Colton, Merissa, Aashka, Zack, Matt, and Kali; one brother, Dave (Charlotte) Richardson of Blanchester, OH; and many nieces & nephews.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, step-father, Martin Zachmeyer, and one brother, Orville.

Following Darlene’s wishes she has deeded her body to the University of Iowa in hopes that the living can benefit from the knowledge through the gift of her body.  No visitation or services are planned.

In lieu of flowers and donations,  “Remember her in your sweet memories and carry on her example of witnessing to others.”

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

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

Dennis Donald Standard, 64, of Burlington, died at 4:47 AM Saturday, January 21, 2017, at the Great River Hospice House.

Born March 7, 1952, in Burlington, he was the son of James William Sr. and Dorothy Stadtlander Standard. On October 5, 1986, he married Karla Renee Duke in Burlington.

From a very early age, Dennis’s life was deeply intertwined with Burlington and its people.  He was just 13 when his enthusiasm and capacity for hard work convinced the management of the popular Arion Restaurant to hire him as their youngest bus boy and dishwasher.  From that opportunity grew a fascination with the food industry and a love of serving people.

By 1973, Dennis was employed at the Pzazz Restaurant and in 1986 he moved into restaurant ownership when he and Karla opened the river front’s iconic Big Muddy’s.

While management of the Burlington landmark eatery demanded a great deal of Dennis’s time and energy, he never forgot the most important things in his life were his family and friends.  He considered himself fortunate to be able to work closely with Karla in running Big Muddy’s and their ability to team together through both business challenges and natural disasters impressed the community.

Dennis remained throughout his life a generous and giving person and the time he spent with his grandchildren was especially precious to him.  His love of family, boating, travel, and his dog, Duke, insured that Dennis was able to enjoy life to the fullest and his quick wit and sense of humor made him a welcome companion.  Dennis was quick to share an opinion but readily accepted differing points of view and many considered him a friend.  He gave willingly and freely of his time and resources to many community organizations.  He provided support to friends in need and when the occasion demanded, he was known to offer a splash of Yukon Jack.  He was, to the end, a Burlington original.

Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Allisha (Kyle) Kniffen of Cedar Rapids, and Natalie (Kevin) Reinhart of Burlington; two granddaughters, Braelyn Renee Reinhart, Alivia Renee Kniffen, and one granddaughter on the way; three brothers, Jim Standard, Tim Standard, and Steve Standard all of Burlington; two sisters, Pat Schreiner of Burlington, and Betty (Dean) Weinreich of Lomax, IL; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James & Dorothy Standard Sr., his father-in-law, Lamonte Duke, three sisters-in-law, Deb McDaniel, Melissa Standard and Lisa Duke, one brother-in-law, Jim Schreiner.

Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM with the family to receive friends from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM Saturday, January 28, 2017, at  Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.  Cremation will be entrusted to the care of Prugh~Thielen Crematory following the visitation.

The Dennis Standard Celebration of Life Benefit will be held on Sunday, January 29, 2017 from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the Comfort Inn & Suites, Burlington.

The Memorial Service for Mr. Standard will be 10:00 AM Monday, January 30, 2017, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Very Rev. Father Marty Goetz & Andy Avery officiating.  Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.  A time of food and fellowship will be held at Big Muddy’s following the burial.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for his grandchildren’s education.

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 Dennis’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.

Mr. Jesse Larry Schupback, 68, of Burlington died at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Born July 16, 1948 in Moberly, Missouri, he was the son of Jesse Lot and Frances (Pearson) Schupback.  On January 24, 1971 he married Janet Holder.

Mr. Schupback earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Missouri in May of 1971.  After spending three years in the Navy at Great Lakes Naval Training Base he began working at John Deer in Dubuque, then moved to Burlington in 1988 to work at Case IH.  He retired in 2010.

Mr. Schupback was a member of First United Methodist Church.  Faith was always a big part of his life.  One of his biggest regrets was voice problems that prevented him from being able to continue participating with the choir.  We celebrate that he now gets to sing with the angels in heaven.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Janet Schupback of Burlington; one daughter, Megan (Dustin) Snyder of Burlington; three grandchildren, Dominic, Christian and Aliya; his sister, Cheryl (Charlie) Lonergan and aunts and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Friends may call from 2 until 8 p.m. today at Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m.

The funeral service for Mr. Schupback will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 27^th, at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Melisa Bracht-Wagner officiating.  Interment will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 28^th, at Grand View Cemetery in Hannibal, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the 4^th floor of The Loft of First United Methodist Church.

Loving husband, father and grandfather, Herbert James Eutsler, died at his home in Cotter on January 28, 2017, from complications of cancer.

He was born in Burlington, Iowa, on February 14, 1948, the son of Guy and Harriet (Coleman) Eutsler, and arrived six minutes after his twin sister, Nora Jean.  During his childhood, he lived throughout southeast Iowa and was proud to make this state his home.  He spent much of his childhood in Wapello where he was raised by his grandmother, Nora Eutsler, and great aunt, Jennie Fisher, who provided him with a loving home and instilled in him a strong work ethic.

Herb graduated from Wapello High School with the class of 1966 and was always appreciative of how this class accepted him when he started school in Wapello in the 5^th grade.  In the summer of 2016 he attended their 50-year class reunion where he enjoyed seeing many classmates and reminiscing.

In 1967, Herb joined the United States Navy and was trained as an electrician in San Diego, California.  He was later stationed at the Kingsville Naval Auxiliary Air Station in Texas where he was assigned as a military police officer with the shore patrol.  Herb later joined fellow sailors on the USS Hull for a 13-month deployment in Vietnam during which time he worked as an electrician.  He greatly appreciated the sailors he served alongside, and never forgot those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom of our country.  He continued to be involved with the Louisa County Area Vietnam Vets group, and traveled with the group to Washington D.C. in 2012 for the Welcome Home Tour.  He was also a member of the Wapello VFW Glenn Allen Post 5166, the Columbus Junction American Legion Allen Wright Hanft Post 100, and the Iowa State Sheriffs and Deputies Association.

Herb worked as an electrician at different area factories after leaving the Navy.  He later found his passion in law enforcement and joined the Louisa County Sheriff’s Department in 1975 as a deputy and eventually held the positions of chief deputy and lieutenant.  After the unexpected death of Sheriff Ron Gardner in 1990, Herb assumed the role of sheriff and was later elected for three terms to this office.  He retired from this position in 2001 but continued to be an unofficial advisor to many officers.

Herb was determined to marry an “Iowa Farm Girl” and succeeded with a 45-year marriage to Becky (Rowe).  They made their home in Cotter and enjoyed traveling, auctions, and donating to the local casinos.  Herb and Becky have one beautiful daughter, Jennifer, who was Herb’s pride, joy, and greatest accomplishment.  He was a devoted, loving, and caring father who found immense joy in teasing “Boo” and making her smile.  One of his favorite roles was being known as Papa to his two wonderful grandchildren, Emelia Ellen and Benjamin James.  He taught them how to bait a hook, cast a line, and stretch the truth about the size of their catch.

Herb was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and hunt.  He made many trips to Minnesota to fish with his family and he even found the courage to drive his truck on the frozen lakes with the locals to catch sunnies.  He also enjoyed gardening, spending time in his workshop, firearms, reading, metal detecting, history, and watching old western movies.

He is survived by his wife, Becky of Cotter; daughter, Jennifer Buchanan and son-in-law Jeff, granddaughter Emelia, and grandson Benjamin all of Good Thunder, Minnesota.  He is also survived by his sisters, Sandi (Errol) Partlow of Lacona, Iowa, Carolyn (Jack) Evans of Omaha, Nebraska, and Cynthia (Brian) O’Bleness of Parkville, Missouri; brothers, Doug Eutsler of Wapello, Tom Lamb of Salem, Iowa, and John (Karen) Eutsler of Sugar Grove, Illinois; his father-in-law, Babe Rowe of Grandview; along with many nieces, nephews, colleagues, and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents; twin sister and her husband, Nora Jean (Greg) Struensee; sister, Margaret Lamb; brother, Brian Lamb; grandmother, Nora Eutsler; great aunt, Jennie Fisher; mother-in-law, Betty Jo Rowe; and his faithful four-legged fishing partner of 15 years, Libbie Lou.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, February 4, 2017, at the Briggs Center in Wapello with former Sheriff Curt Braby and others sharing memories.  A Sheriff’s Honor Guard will be present and full Sheriff and Military Rites will follow with the Sheriff Guard and Louisa County Veterans led by the Wapello VFW Glenn Allen Post 5166.  A lunch fellowship time will immediately follow at the Briggs Center

Memorial Gifts will benefit the Louisa County Vietnam Veterans and other organizations of the family’s choice.

The Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home in Wapello is providing the cremation care and directions of the arrangements for the family of Herb Eutsler.

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

Linda Lee Woodall Riha, 66, of Shellsburg formerly Burlington and New London, died Friday, January 27, 2017 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, after an extended illness.  The funeral service for Mrs. Riha will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Elliott Chapel, New London.  Rev. Ken Smith will officiate with interment in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, rural Danville.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.  Memorials may be directed to the family.

Mrs. Karen K. Hild, 71, of Roseville, Illinois and formerly of Burlington, Iowa died at 9:15 a.m. Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Roseville Rehabilitation and Health Care in Roseville, Illinois.

Born October 19, 1945 in Aberdeen, South Dakota, she was the daughter of Robert G. and Berniece (Wagner) Brondel.  On December 29, 1963 she married Richard Charles Hild in Aberdeen, South Dakota.  He preceded her in death on December 10, 1989.

Mrs. Hild worked at Newsland and for the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company.  She enjoyed embroidery, crocheting and knitting.

Survivors include two sons, Michael Charles Hild of Burlington, Iowa, Mark Alan Hild of Glenwood, Iowa; one daughter, Cindy Kay Peterson of Sheboygan, Wisconsin; eight grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one sister and two brothers, one in infancy.

The memorial funeral service for Mrs. Hild will be 2 p.m. Saturday, February 4^th, at Lunning Chapel with Father Carl Mann officiating.  Inurnment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.

A reception will be held at the Elks Club, 215 N. 5^th St. following the committal service.

Cremation has been entrusted to Lunning Chapel.

Kathryn Maxine Liechty Fleenor, 89 died Sunday, January 29, 2017, at Blair House, Burlington Iowa. She had recently been discharged from the hospital and was admitted to Blair House for rehab. She had resided at Bickford Cottage Assisted Living for the past two and half years.

She was the daughter of Paul S. and Eda B. Conrad Liechty, born July 18, 1927 at home near Wayland, Washington Co., Iowa. She graduated from Winfield High School in 1945. She entered the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in 1945 in Burlington, Iowa as part of the last Cadet Nursing Class and graduated as an RN in 1948.

December 21, 1948, she married O. Eugene Fleenor at the Winfield Presbyterian Church. Eugene died suddenly at home October 7, 1992. They had three children: Janice, Buryl, and Brian.

Kathryn worked part-time at Mercy Hospital, Klein Rehab Center, and Danville Care Center during her career and helped with farming, custom baling, gardening and the many other things that go along with rural farm life.  She was a 60 year plus member of the former Middletown Presbyterian Church where she had been a Sunday School Teacher, held the offices of deacon, elder and trustee. In the 1960’s she was a 4H leader for the Blue Bells Club. She was very interested in genealogy and enjoyed many hours researching in the library and online. She loved to tell stories of the past and talk with family and friends.  She was a member of the Des Moines County Genealogical Society. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting, reading, spending time with family and friends and especially her grandchildren and great grandson.

Surviving: a daughter, Janice Fleenor of Verona, Wisconsin; son, Brian (Beth) Fleenor of Burlington; grandchildren, Dr. Rachel  (Brady) Knudson of Newton, Iowa; Megan and Logan Fleenor, Burlington, Iowa and great grandchild Samuel Knudson; close family friend, Rosemary Ryan; two sisters, Dorothy Pforts of Keota, Iowa and Helen (Chuck) Odell of Oregon City, Oregon; sister-in-law, Murlene Liechty of  Mollala, Oregon; and many nieces and nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, a son, Buryl Fleenor (deceased September 28, 2014); her parents; in-laws, Buryl and Myrtle Fleenor; sister-in-law and husband, Robert and Marilee Watkins; a sister, Mary Liechty; a brother, Donald Liechty; a brother-in-law, Dean Pforts; and a daughter-in-law, Mary Fleenor.

Friends may call from noon until 5 p.m. Thursday, February 2^nd, and after 8 a.m. Friday, February 3^rd, at Lunning Chapel.  The family will receive friends from 9 until 10:30 a.m. Friday with Dr. Robert Watkins, nephew of Mrs. Fleenor officiating.

Inurnment will be in Shinar Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for Shinar Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery in Pleasant Grove, Iowa.

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

Mrs. Maxine R. Warner, 91, of Burlington died at 12:45 a.m. Sunday, January 29, 2017, at Klein Center of Great River Medical Center.

Born December 1, 1925 in Pershing, Iowa, she was the daughter of Harry and Rosa (Martinache) Russell.  On May 25, 1946 she married Frank H. Warner in Burlington.  He preceded her in death on February 21, 1991.

Mrs. Warner was a homemaker and also worked in production at Sterzing’s Potato Chip Co. for 10 years, Campbell Chain, Midwest Biscuit Co. and Central Soya.

Mrs. Warner was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church since 1946, United Methodist Women, Senior Citizens Center and the ladies auxiliaries of both the Eagles and Moose Lodges.  She enjoyed dancing, crocheting, and was an avid Cub, Iowa Hawkeye and Burlington Bees fan.

Survivors include her daughter, Sharon Eloise Warner of Burlington; son, Russell Frank (Martha) Warner of Wentzville, Missouri; two granddaughters, Mindy Heuser of Wentzville and Amy Jo Mattoon of Burlington; two grandsons, Rusty Warner of Wentzville and Scott Carman of Burlington; 13 great grandchildren; one great-great grandson; and one sister, Eloise Beckman of Burlington.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, grandson, Dustin Ruggles, and two brothers, Harry and Harold.

The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. today at Lunning Chapel.

The funeral service for Mrs. Warner will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 1^st, at Lunning Chapel with Pastor Kendall Adams officiating.  Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.

A memorial has been established for Community Field.

Irene Ann Sheridan, 87, of Burlington, died at 2:53 PM Sunday, January 29, 2017, at Bickford Cottage.

Born May 12, 1929, in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of Wasili and Anna C. Gwiazda Selewonchick. On March 15, 1952 she married Dean Carroll Sheridan in Joliet, IL.

She attended her first few years of school in Chicago, then went to live with her grandparents in Thorp, WI and helped them on the farm. She finished high school there and later moved to Chicago and worked at Sunbeam Corporation.  Irene lived with her Aunt Estelle Berg and met her future husband, Dean in 1951 who was going to TV school in Chicago at the time.  They lived in Chicago for two years, then moved to Burlington, IA with Dean having a job with Santa Fe Railroad in Ft. Madison. She worked at Sylvania, Schramms Department Store, and IRC a number of years.

She was a long time member of the Asbury Methodist Church. Her main hobbies were bowling and flower arranging for the church, sewing and making many quilts.  She belonged to Questers and the Ruth Circle Group.  She enjoyed walking in Crapo Park, feeding the birds, and also the fish in Lake Starker in the summertime.  She loved working in the yard and taking care of her flowers and plants.

Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Gail (Gene) Sheridan-Lucht of Ankeny; one son, Gary Sheridan of Sacramento, CA; two grandchildren, Sierra and Dakota Lucht.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until  2:00 PM Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.

The memorial service for Mrs. Sheridan will be 2:00 PM Saturday, February 4, 2017, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home with Pastor Joyce Proctor officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery at a later date. A time of food and fellowship will be held in the community room at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home following the service.

A memorial has been established for Asbury Methodist 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 Irene’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.

Sylvia Phyllis Busse, 90, of Burlington, died at 12:16 AM Monday, January 30, 2017, at the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington.

Born November 20, 1926, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Clyde Benton and Emma Suesens Holsteen. On February 15, 1953, she married Victor Wayne Busse in First United Church of Christ in Burlington.

She was a 1945 graduate of Burlington High School. After high school graduation, Sylvia worked eight and a half years for Iowa Southern Utilities Company as a cashier. She then went on to work at Boch’s Flowers shop, Gnahn Book Store, and was a homemaker.

She was an active member of First United Church of Christ, the church’s Shining Stars Circle, and past member of Consistory. She was also a member of Golden Oldies and her Wednesday morning coffee group.  She enjoyed crocheting afghans, writing poems, collecting paper weights, dolls, and craft pins; she also enjoyed traveling with friends and family to Europe, England, Alaska, and Hawaii, and had gone on several cruises.

Survivors include three sons, Steven Victor (Patricia) Busse of Burlington, Thomas Albert Busse of Quincy, IL, and Dwain Allen (Debra) Busse of Danville; six grandchildren, Erin (Shamus) Wells, Paula Busse, Andrew Busse, Sarah Busse,Tyler Busse, and Emily Busse; two great-grandchildren, Reese Wells and Lane Well; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, and three sisters.

Visitation will be from noon until 7:00 PM with the family to receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 Thursday, February 2, 2016, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.

The funeral service for Mrs. Busse will be 10:00 AM Friday, February 3, 2016, at First United Church of Christ with Pastor JudyAnn Morse officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.

A memorial has been established for First United Church of Christ.

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

Mrs. Marlise R. Dunblazier, 92, of Mount Pleasant, IA, formerly of Burlington and LaHarpe, IL passed away at 3:35 PM Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Arbor Court Care Facility in Mount Pleasant.

She was born March 31, 1924 in Blandinsville, IL, the daughter of Charles A. And Bernice E. Lance Butterfield. On November 24, 1942 she married Max Dunblazier in Kahoka, MO. He preceded her in death on October 12, 2012.

Mrs. Dunblazier was a homemaker and worked as a secretary. She also worked at Montgomery Wards in Burlington. She loved baking and sharing with the neighbors. Her grandchildren especially loved her spaghetti. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Happy Helpers Club.

Surviving are one daughter, Diane (Carl) Wickham of Mount Pleasant, 6 grandchildren, Lori (Brent) O’Donnell, Lisa (Dusty) Palmer, Stacey (Rob) Swigart, Mike (Steff) Wickham, Marcy (Mark) Shrum and Lance Dunblazier, 11 great-grandchildren, Brailey O’Donnell, Makenzie (Nick) Kruger, Todd, Elaina and Mallory Swigart, Benjamin Wickham, Shay and Alexandra Palmer and Mason, Makiah and Max Shrum, 2 great-great-grandchildren, Addison and Kolton Kruger, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, 1 son, Loren Dunblazier and 2 brothers, Howard and Dick Butterfield.

The family will greet friends at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe from 10:00 until 11:00 AM Thursday, February 2, 2017. A graveside service will immediately follow in the LaHarpe Cemetery with Pastor Earl Swigart officiating. A memorial fund has been established for the Arbor Court Care Facility and the PAWS Animal Shelter. Condolences may be left at banksandbeals.com.

Mrs. Marlise R. Dunblazier, 92, of Mount Pleasant, IA, formerly of Burlington and LaHarpe, IL passed away at 3:35 PM Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Arbor Court Care Facility in Mount Pleasant.

She was born March 31, 1924 in Blandinsville, IL, the daughter of Charles A. And Bernice E. Lance Butterfield. On November 24, 1942 she married Max Dunblazier in Kahoka, MO. He preceded her in death on October 12, 2012.

Mrs. Dunblazier was a homemaker and worked as a secretary. She also worked at Montgomery Wards in Burlington. She loved baking and sharing with the neighbors. Her grandchildren especially loved her spaghetti. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Happy Helpers Club.

Surviving are one daughter, Diane (Carl) Wickham of Mount Pleasant, 6 grandchildren, Lori (Brent) O’Donnell, Lisa (Dusty) Palmer, Stacey (Rob) Swigart, Mike (Steff) Wickham, Marcy (Mark) Shrum and Lance Dunblazier, 11 great-grandchildren, Brailey O’Donnell, Makenzie (Nick) Kruger, Todd, Elaina and Mallory Swigart, Benjamin Wickham, Shay and Alexandra Palmer and Mason, Makiah and Max Shrum, 2 great-great-grandchildren, Addison and Kolton Kruger, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, 1 son, Loren Dunblazier and 2 brothers, Howard and Dick Butterfield.

The family will greet friends at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe from 10:00 until 11:00 AM Thursday, February 2, 2017. A graveside service will immediately follow in the LaHarpe Cemetery with Pastor Earl Swigart officiating. A memorial fund has been established for the Arbor Court Care Facility and the PAWS Animal Shelter. Condolences may be left at banksandbeals.com.

John William Miller, 62, of Burlington, died at 6:52 AM Saturday, January 28, 2017, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics.

Born October 4, 1954, in Burlington, he was the son of Everett and LaVerne Hendrickson Miller.

He was a member of Grace Methodist Church. He lived on a farm near Oakville, Iowa until the age of two when his family moved to Burlington. He attended Perkins Elementary School, James Madison Junior High School, and Burlington High School, graduating in 1972.  He also attended a year at Southeastern Iowa Community College.

Diagnosed at the age of two with a rare muscle disease, Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP), John remained active until the age of 22 when he was no longer able to walk. His mother provided loving care for him at home until 2013 when he took up residence at the Great River Klein Center.

John loved hunting and fishing with his father, sports, puns, his nieces, and his many friends who continued to visit him regularly for over forty years. He was a passionate fan of the Green Bay Packers and competed in several fantasy football leagues, which he usually won.

Survivors include mother; his brother, Steven Miller of Iowa City; Steven’s wife Ann Rhodes; their daughters Kathleen, Elizabeth, and Mary (Molly);  his step brother Kemp Miller of Ames, IA; Kemp’s wife Patricia; and their daughters Megan and Lauren.

He was preceded in death by his father.

The family will receive friends from noon until 1:00 PM Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Grace United Methodist Church.

The funeral service for John Miller will be 1:00 PM Saturday, February 4, 2017, at Grace United Methodist Church with Chaplain David Plooster officiating & Reverend David Bracht-Wagner co-officiating.  A time of food and fellowship will be held at Grace Methodist Church following the service. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery following the luncheon.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the International Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva Association (IFOPA). Donation envelopes will be available at the funeral service or a check made out to IFOPA can be mailed to International FOP Association, 1520 Clay St. Ste. H2, North Kansas City, MO 64116. Additional information on how to donate can be found on their website www.ifopa.org.

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 John’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com

H. Lucille Willey, 95, of New London, died Monday, January 30, 2017 at New London Specialty Care.

The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Elliott Chapel, New London.  Reverend Kathleen Wohlers will officiate with burial in Burge Cemetery, New London.  Visitation will begin after noon on Friday, with the family receiving friends from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.  Memorials have been established to New London Specialty Care and Peace Lutheran Church.

Lyle Magneson, 73, died Sunday January 30th at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington, IA.

Lyle Magneson was born in the town of Villisca in Montgomery County, Iowa on July 1, 1943. He was the third child, and the third son, of Frances A. Levine and Ivan C. Magneson.

Lyle was raised in Red Oak, Iowa.  He graduated from Red Oak High School in 1961.  Lyle moved to Burlington, Iowa in 1973 where he owned the shoe department at Schrams Department Store.  On August 31, 1979, Lyle married Linda K. Kiene who had two children, Shawn and Shantel Kiene, when they met.  Together they raised their two children in Burlington, while Lyle remained very civic minded.  Lyle was Protestant and a long time member of the Harmony Bible Church in Danville, IA.  Lyle enjoyed spending time with friends and sharing his knowledge of Burlington history, where he was able to contribute greatly.  He also loved his annual hunting trips.

Lyle was a charter member and past president of the Burlington/West Burlington Optimists Club.  He also served as the Governor of the Iowa District of Optimist International.  Lyle was the past President of the Des Moines County Historical Society.  He received the Governor’s award from the State of Iowa.  He was the Iowa Optimist of the year in 1976-77.   Lyle served as president, vice-president, treasurer, unofficial historian and was on the board of directors for the Burlington Steamboat Days Incorporated.  He was once recognized as the Grand Marshal and Historian for Steamboat Days.  He was a chairman of the Burlington Area Crime Stoppers and the Port of Burlington Committee.  He was a member of the Des Moines County Genealogical Society, the Friends of the Library group, Lee County Historical Society and the Heritage Trust.  Lyle donated 297 pints of blood to the Mississippi Valley Blood Bank, 280 of 297 were for blood platelets.

Lyle is survived by son, Shawn Kiene, wife Julie, 6 children and 2 grandchildren of Cedar Rapids, IA; daughter, Shantel (Kiene) Winger, husband Dan, 3 children of Altadena, CA; daughter, Elizabeth (Magneson) Kamp, husband Eric, 3 children of Grimes, IA; son, Gary Magneson, wife Kristi , 2 children of Urbandale, IA; brothers, Keith Magneson, wife Twyla of Prairie Village, KS, and Duane Magneson of Red Oak, IA; friend, Judy Stevens and her family.  He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and too many friends to count.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Shirley Ann Magneson.

Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM with the family to receive friends from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home, 3940 Division Street.

The funeral service for Mr. Magneson will be 10:30 AM Monday, February 6, 2017, at Harmony Bible Church with Pastor Dan Dingus officiating.  A time of food and fellowship will be held at the church following the service. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery at 1:30 PM.

Memorials have been established for the Optimist International Foundation, Des Moines County Historical Society, Great River Hospice House, and the Des Moines County Special Needs Foundation.

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 Lyle’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.

Mrs. Doloras Eastin, 88, of Burlington died at 2:17 p.m. Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Born September 17, 1928 in Pleasonton, Iowa she was the daughter of Ray Everett and Dorothy Lucille (Black) Graves.  She grew up in Leon, Iowa.

On July 24, 1948 she married Lester Forest “Johnny” Eastin in Des Moines.  He preceded her in death on July 28, 2013.

Mrs. Eastin was a homemaker.  She worshipped her daughter and grandson and enjoyed attending his go-kart races.  Her house was always immaculate.  She loved to cook, play rummy, garden and work out in the yard.  She also enjoyed WWE Wrestling, camping, shopping, and garage sales.

Survivors include one daughter, Konnie (Mike) Prehm of Danville; one grandson, Dusty Trail; two sisters, Winona Flahaerty of Fort Dodge and Karen Townsend of Burlington; one brother, Paul (Rodie) Graves of Columbus, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers and one sister.

The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Monday, February 6^th, at Lunning Chapel.

The graveside funeral service for Mrs. Eastin will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 7^th, in Long Creek Cemetery with the Rev. Randall Gearhart officiating.

A memorial has been established.

Mr. W. Richard “Dick” Graning, 75, of Dallas City, IL passed away at 6:52 AM Thursday, February 2, 2017 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, Iowa City, IA.

He was born August 29, 1941 in Fort Madison, IA, the son of Walter G. and Naomi Mohr Graning. On June 10, 1962, he married Barbara L. Smiddy in Dallas City.

Mr. Graning was a 1959 graduate of the Dallas City High School. He worked at Sheaffer Pen in Fort Madison for 41 years, retiring in 2001. He had served as president of the Dallas City Community School District for 13 years and was a member and Deacon of the First Christian Church in Dallas City.

He is survived by his wife, 3 daughters, Shelley (Mark) Monteith of Bloomington, IL, Sharon (Craig) Neuweg of Dallas City and Shanna (Ryan) Eddington of Dallas City, 5 grandchildren, Austin and Alesha Monteith, Devin and Nicole Neuweg and Ashley Eddington and 1 sister, Judy (Richard) Scanlan of Carthage, IL.

He was preceded in death by 1 sister, Norma Jean Bowman and his parents.

Services will be held at 10:00AM Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Dallas City with Rev. Jim Oliver officiating. Burial will be in the Durham Cemetery. No formal visitation is planned but friends are welcome to call at the funeral home anytime between 3:00 and 7:00PM Monday. A memorial fund has been established for the Dallas City First Christian Church.

Condolences may be left at banksandbeals.com

Jayveon Rashod Jones, seven weeks, died suddenly Friday, January 27, 2017, at the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington.

Born December 7, 2016, in West Burlington, he was the infant son of Steven Jones and Lillian Eskridge.

He loved smiling and spending time with his mom and dad.

Survivors include his parents; five brothers; two sisters; his paternal grandmother; many aunts, uncles and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents and his paternal grandfather.

The funeral service for Jayveon will be 10:00 AM Monday, February 6, 2017, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home with Pastor Nathan Williams officiating.  Cremation will be entrusted to the care of Prugh~Thielen Crematory following the service.  Burial will be at a later date.

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

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

Dee A. Ommen, 46,of Dallas City, IL passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017 near Dallas City.

She was born August 24, 1970 in Cedar Rapids, IA. She grew up in Toddville, IA and graduated from Alburnett High School in 1988. She graduated from Hamilton Business College in 1990. She worked at Yellowbook in Cedar Rapids for many years and later for Griffin Muffler in Fort Madison, IA. On September 14, 2002 she married Scott Omen. They later divorced.

She enjoyed traveling, concerts, her flower garden, boating with Mike and most of all, spending time with her beloved cats.

Dee is survived by her significant other, Mike Dean of Dallas City, 1 sister, Charlene (Ed) Allaire of Toddville, IA, 2 nieces, Catherine Young of Cedar Rapids and Megan Young of Toddville, 1 great-nephew, Zane Young also of Toddville, her uncle and aunt, Neville and Helen Barnard of Vinton, IA, her cousin, Ray Herbert (Mary Ann) Barnhard of Vinton, IA and her 5 beloved cats, Reeses, Maddie, Comet, Wrigley and Mr. Man.

She was preceded in death by her father, grandparents Ray and Neva Barnard and her cat, Cozy.

Dee’s family will meet with friends Thursday, February 9, 2017 from 4:00 until 7:00 PM at the Murdoch Funeral Home in Marion, IA where a memorial service will be held at 11:00AM Friday, Feb 10^th. A graveside service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Mike Dean c/o Dallas City Banking Center, PO Box 509, Dallas City, IL 62330 (to care for her cats). Banks & Beals Funeral Home, Dallas City is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be left at banksandbeals.com

Robert D. Connop 88, of Winfield and formerly of Mt. Union, died Friday, February 3, 2017 at Sunrise Terrace.

Services will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at Mt. Union United Methodist Church, with burial at Trinity Cemetery.  Reverend Randy Moser will officiate.   Visitation will  begin after 1:00 PM  on Monday, February 6, 2017 and family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Elliott Chapel in New London.  There will be a Masonic Service at 7:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Union United Methodist Church or Sunrise Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Lisa Oetken-Bracey, 52, of Jacksonville, passed into the loving arms of her savior Jesus on Thursday, February 2, 2017, in Jacksonville, FL

She grew up in Burlington, graduated from Burlington High School, and eventually moved to Jupiter, FL, where she met her loving husband, Doug Bracey III, whom she married in 1997. Lisa worked in a variety of careers, including the hotel industry and bookkeeping, eventually settling into her most beloved role of wife, mother and homemaker for Doug and their two sons, Dougie and Donnie. They relocated to Jacksonville, FL in 1999, where Lisa spent the rest of her life. She was a parishioner of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, where she cherished fellowship with her many friends, including the ladies she met through her participation in CRHP. Lisa will forever be remembered for her kindness, her generosity, and having more love for everyone than she knew what to do with. Lisa truly lived her faith, always seeking to help or comfort those in need. She was also known for her love of music, gardening, and animals, especially her beloved cats.

Lisa is survived by her parents Donald and Barbara Oetken, her husband, Doug Bracey III, her two sons, Doug Bracey IV and Donald Benjamin Bracey; her sisters, Lori Parker of Burlington, Jennifer (Robert) Haley of Middletown; her brothers, Robert (Melanie) Oetken of Jupiter, FL, Matthew (Shannon) of Middletown, her grandmother Virginia Shelledy of Burlington, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces. Lisa was blessed with many, many special friends, too numerous to mention by name, but all of whom cherished Lisa’s loving friendship.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents and maternal grandfather.

Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until noon Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home where the family will receive friends.

The funeral service for Mrs. Bracey will be at 12:00 PM Saturday, February 11, 2017, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home with Reverend David Yonker 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 following the burial.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

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 Lisa’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.

Bradley Alexander Hayes, age 34, of Tiffin and formerly of Wapello, died Tuesday afternoon, February 7, 2017.  The son of Dianne Ibbotson Hayes and Douglas Hayes, he was born on December 3, 1982 in Burlington.

Brad graduated from Wapello High School in 2001.  He attended Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids receiving his AA Degree and Industrial Heating and Maintenance Degree.  He had worked with Shafer Construction in Wapello and with the Iron Workers Union.

He enjoyed golfing, boating, softball, and any other outdoor activities with his friends.

His family includes his mother, Dianne Hayes of Iowa City; his father Douglas Hayes of Arkansas; two sisters, Elizabeth Hayes of Iowa City and Katie Hayes Richenberger & Cheston

of Morning Sun; his niece, Camille Hayes of Iowa City; his cocker spaniel and best bud, Charlie; his maternal grandmother, Carolyn Frahm of Mt. Pleasant; his maternal grandfather, Robert & Darlene Burgdorf of O’Fallon, Illinois; along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

The family will meet friends from 4:00 to 7:00 PM on Monday, February 13, 2017, at the Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home in Wapello.  A funeral ceremony will follow the visitation that will be officiated by Pastor Dan Doolin.  Cremation will follow.

A Celebration of Life gathering will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2017, at the Sand Bar in Wapello, beginning at 3:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions will benefit the Muscatine Humane Society.

Condolences may be given and viewed at www.dudgeon-mcculley.com.

Marty Eugene Swailes, 62, of New London, died Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Great River Medical Center, West Burlington.

Family and friends will meet at Elliott Chapel, New London at 10:30 AM, Monday, February 13 and proceed to the Lowell Cemetery.  There will be no visitation.  A memorial has been established.

Mrs. Sandra Rose Dowell, 72, of Niota, IL passed away at 6:06 a.m. Thursday, February 9, 2017 at the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington, IA.

She was born on August 12, 1944 in LaHarpe, IL the daughter of Arthur Lee and Ruth Lucille Freeland Olson. On February 9, 1966 she married Robert L. Dowell in Ursa, IL. He survives.

Sandra was a 1962 graduate of the Dallas City High School. She worked for the Lomax Canning Factory, Lomax, IL, Conifers, Burlington, IA and at Methode, Carthage, IL for 13 years, but spent most of her life as a homemaker. Mrs. Dowell was a lifetime member and past secretary of the Lomax Saddle Club. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, cooking and horses but especially enjoyed time spent with her kids, grandchildren and great-grandchildren,

Survivors include, her husband, Robert, two daughters, Kathy (Patrick) Quigley of Media, IL and Ruth Ann (Jeff) Schiedel of LaHarpe, two sons, Stephen (Wendy) Dowell of LaHarpe and Robert Lee Dowell of Niota, eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, one brother, Frank Olson of Dallas City, IL and one sister, Mary Sue Stanbary of Dallas City.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one daughter in infancy, Tammy Rose Olson.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 13, 2017 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Dallas City with Rev. Larry VanGundy officiating. The family will receive friends Monday, from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Condolences may be left at banksandbeals.com.

Barbara M. Crawford died on Thursday, February 9, 2017.

Born in Lincoln, England on April 9, 1921, she received her college degree from the London School of Economics in 1944 and married Dr. William McCulloch Crawford in 1945.  Dr. and Mrs. Crawford emigrated to Canada in 1946 and then moved to Burlington in 1950.  Dr. Crawford practiced psychiatry in Burlington and led the Des Moines County Mental Health Association until his death in 1982.  Barbara attended Iowa Wesleyan College to receive her teaching certificate and earned a Masters in English from Western Illinois.  She taught English at Burlington High School from 1962 until her retirement in 1987.  After retiring from BHS, she taught English and writing at Southeastern Iowa Community College for several years.  Barbara loved golf and was a member of Burlington Golf Club for over 50 years.  She was active in the Girl Scouts, Christ Episcopal Church, Shakespeare Club, Hetta Gilbert and many other civic activities.

She was predeceased by her daughter, Sheila, and is survived by her son Ian of Atlantis, Florida and Natick, Massachusetts, her sister Anne Teaford of Louisville, Kentucky, her granddaughter Molly McKenzie of Chicago, and her grandson Scott Crawford of Edgewater, New Jersey.

The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Monday, February 13^th, at Lunning Chapel.  The funeral service for Mrs. Crawford will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 14^th, at Lunning Chapel with Father Carl Mann officiating.  Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to Christ Episcopal Church.

Mr. Larry Blacksmith, 74, of Burlington died at 6:58 a.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at Great River Medical Center.

Born November 16, 1942 in Kirksville, Missouri, he was the son of Jesse and Grace (Bowls) Blacksmith.

On January 13, 1973 he married Mary Ellen Bontrager in their home.

Mr. Blacksmith was a realtor for 42 years in Burlington with Canfield Realty and later with Century 21.  He retired in 2012 and loved every minute of his retirement.

Larry is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Blacksmith of Burlington; daughter, Jill Blacksmith of Englewood, Colorado; two sisters, Beverly (Joe) Reidner of Sutter, Illinois and Elizabeth (John) LaGrone of Jackson Gap, Alabama.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Michelle; his parents and his stepfather, Bill Bowls.

The funeral service for Mr. Blacksmith will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 11^th at Lunning Chapel.  Dr. Richard Wing will officiate.  The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until the time of services.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for Hope Haven or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

According to his wishes, cremation will be accorded following the funeral service.

Mr. Michael E. Parrish, 60, of Burlington died at 11:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at his home.

Born December 9, 1956 in Burlington, he was the son of Richard E. Parrish and Donna (Sturms) McKean.

On January 25, 1975 he married Linda L. Mehaffy at First Presbyterian Church in Burlington.

Mr. Parrish worked in maintenance at Burlington Medical Center; was a truck driver for Raiders; a beer distributor and most recently an over the road driver for W.W. Transport.  He was known as “Miami Mike”.

Mr. Parrish was a member of First Presbyterian Church and was a past member of the Moose and Eagles lodges.  His hobbies were painting cars, motorcycles, camping, going fishing, his dogs and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Parrish of Burlington; two daughters, Jennifer Moore and Jeanna Parrish both of Burlington; two sons, Jeremy Parrish and Justin Parrish both of Burlington; 10 grandchildren; one great grandson; his mother, Donna McKean of Conesville, Iowa; goddaughter, Nikki Nost; and his special pet, Skippy.

He was preceded in death by his father, one grandson; and his maternal and paternal grandparents.

The Celebration of Life for Mr. Parrish will be 10 a.m. Saturday, February 11th at Lunning Chapel with the Rev. JudyAnn Morse officiating.  The family will receive friends from 8 a.m. until the time of service.

A memorial has been established.

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

Clarence Dean Baker, 67, of Burlington, died at 9:28 PM Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington.

Born April 26, 1949, in Burlington, he was the son of Kenneth M. Baker and Ellen V. Feehan Meyers. On January 11, 1982, he married Linda Knopp in Las Vegas, NV. She died November 18, 1999. On October 20, 2007, he married Judith Payne Bessine in Burlington.

He worked for 30 years at J.I. Case, and after he retired worked in distribution at Pepsi for five years.

He graduated high school in Springdale, Arkansas

He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War.

He was a member of the Burlington Eagles Club. He enjoyed watching old westerns, mushroom hunting, gardening, fishing, grilling, listening to 50’s, 60’s and Buddy Holly music. He loved to entertain his friends and family.

Survivors include his wife, Judith; one son, Robby Baker of Burlington; two step-daughters, Monique (Brian) Bohlen of Burlington and Michelle (Jeff) Pence of Burlington; one brother, Darrius (Colleen) Baker of Phoenix, AZ; two sisters, Debra Baker of Tuscon, AZ and Kathy (Doug) Fischer of Burlington; two aunts; one niece; one nephew; and five great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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

The Private Graveside Committal Service for Mr. Baker will be at Aspen Grove Cemetery.

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

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

Ethel Pauline Ranck, 89, of New London, died Friday, February 10, 2017  in the Emergency Room at Henry County Health Center.

Funeral services for Mrs. Ranck will be held at 3:00 PM, Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Elliott Chapel, New London.  According to her wishes, she will be cremated following the service with interment at a later date.  Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM on Wednesday at the chapel and family will receive friends  from 2:00 PM to time of the service.  In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

Gary Duane Green, 73, of West Burlington, died at 8:35 PM Friday, February 10, 2017, at his home in West Burlington.

Born August 26, 1943, in Burlington, he was the son of Lyal and Myrtle Basquin Green. In 1974, he married Debra Williams in Burlington. They later divorced.

He worked as an auto body repairman at Red Nolan’s for 31 years.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, work on cars and going to the casino. Most of all he loved spending quality time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Survivors include one son, Wayne Green of Thompson IL, one daughter, Angela Green Lloyd of West Burlington, two sisters, Juanita Ochiltree of Oakville, IA, Carol Mahoney of West Point, IA, brother, Monte Green of Burlington, IA, half-sister, Julie Denning of Keokuk, six grandchildren, Natalia Gonzales, Ben, Nick and Tyler Green, Kaylie Evans, and Regin Stewart.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers Gene, James and Ronald, as well as one sister Marquita.

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

The Celebration of Life for Mr. Green will be held at 4:00 PM Friday, February 17, 2017 at the family’s home, 1205 North 7th St. Burlington. Food will be provided.

A memorial has been established.

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

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

Arnold Wayne Ferrel, 73, of Burlington, died at 7:00 PM Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at his home.

Born December 27, 1943, in Ottumwa, he was the son of Archie and Lois Ferrel. On January 24, 1981, he married Christine Yvonne Mark in Burlington. She died on September 7, 2016.

Arnold worked as a forklift driver for Champion for 48 years.

He was a U.S. Navy Veteran.

Arnold loved cruising around in his trucks, cars, can am and anything with wheels.  He finally got to see his Cubbies win the World Series.  He enjoyed playing Mahjong, watching NASCAR, cheering on Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Sr. and collecting coins.  Arnold’s greatest joy was watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren run amok.

Survivors include one son, Derrick Jennings of Oakville; two daughters, Teresa Ferrel of Oakville and Jessica Ferrel of Burlington; five grandchildren, Laura (Bryant) Wilson, Emily Rios, Silke Jennings, Will Rios and Sydnee Brown; five great-grandchildren, Elliot, Isaiah, Taryn, Madelene and Kirah and one niece, Jackie.

He is preceded in death by his wife, parents and one brother, Raymond.

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

Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM Monday, February 13, 2017 where the family will receive friends at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.

The memorial service for Mr. Ferrel will be 2:00 pm Monday, February 13, 2017, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home with Pastor Wally Reynolds officiating.  Full military honors will be rendered by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers, please direct memorial contributions to the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown.

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

Condolences can be sent by visiting Arnold’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com

Donald Eugene Wagler, Sr., 82, Fairfield, died Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Henry County Health Center. A Celebration of Life for Donald Wagler will be held at a time to be announced later on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Elliott Chapel with Mr. Ted Horn officiating.  Burial will be in North Walker Cemetery , rural Burlington.  A memorial has been established.

Darlene LaVonn DeSotel, 86, of Dallas City, IL passed away at 6:06 a.m. Friday, February 10, 2017 at the Memorial Hospital in Carthage, IL.

She was born on August 15, 1930 in Monona, IA the daughter of Charles and Dorothy Huff Fett. On June 7, 1949 she married Gordon D. DeSotel in Monona. He preceded her in death on February 2, 2009.

Darlene was a 1948 graduate of Monona High School. In 1967 she and her husband moved to Dallas City. Earlier in life her husband operated Guttenberg Creamery Co-Op, as a buttermaker and Darlene managed the books. However, she spent most of her life working for the U.S. Postal Service. Mrs. DeSotel enjoyed raising chickens, cooking and especially cooking lunch for her grandchildren.

Survivors include, one daughter, Cindy (Butch) Morarend of Troy, MO, three sons, Randy (Joyce) Desotel of Dallas City, Dale (Susan) Desotel of Niota, IL and Dave (Ramona) DeSotel of Danville, IA, six grandchildren, Bret (Julie) Morarend, Tyler (Alison) DeSotel, Jill (Kent) Rigg, Joshua (Kendra) DeSotel, Jason (Libby) DeSotel and Justin (Rachel) Desotel, 14 great-grandchildren, Courtney (Drew) Dickerson, Kailyn (David) Day, Marie, Kate and Nora DeSotel, Avery, Ella and Owen Rigg, Cowan, Alex, Heidi, Max, Mason and Caleb DeSotel, two great-great-grandchildren, Emmalyn and Aubriana Dickerson, one sister, Marge (Bob) Schmidt of Monona, IA, and two brothers, Den (Sandy) Fett of Rockton, IL and Richard “Dick” (Joyce) Fett of West Point, IA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Gordon, and one brother, Gary Fett.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Dallas City with Mark Pettit officiating. Burial will follow at Harris Cemetery, near Dallas City. No visitation is planned. Condolences may be left at banksandbeals.com.

David Scott Howard, 55, of Mt. Pleasant, died Sunday, February 12, 2017 at University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City.  The funeral service for David Howard will be held Friday, February 17 at 10:30 AM at Elliott Chapel with Reverend Charles Comfort officiating.  Interment will be held at Trinity Cemetery, rural Mt. Union.  Visitation will begin at noon on Thursday, February 16, with the family present to receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM.  A memorial has been established.

Susan “Susie” Lynn Klopfenstein, 56, of Mt. Pleasant, died February 12, 2017 at her home. The funeral service for Susie Klopfenstein will be held Friday, February 17, at 2:00 PM at Elliott Chapel with Pastor Kathleen Moore officiating.  Inurnment will be at Burge Cemetery, New London.  The family will receive friends from 1:00 until the time of the service.  A memorial has been established to provide a bench at Burge Cemetery.

Mrs. Gertrude M. Fletcher, 101, of Burlington died at 6:05 p.m. Saturday, February 11, 2017, at Great River Medical Center.

Born December 8, 1915 in Burlington, she was the daughter of Joseph and Myrtle (Carruthers) Wagler.  She married Ralph “Buzz” Robert Fletcher in 1938 in Burlington.  He preceded her in death on August 23, 2001.

Mrs. Fletcher started her working career at the glove factory, then worked for Woolworth’s and Sears.  She retired from IRC-TRW after 30 years of service.

Mrs. Fletcher was a very active member of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).  She and her sisters had a singing group and she also enjoyed water aerobics and bird watching.  She enjoyed reading, especially crime novels by Dick Francis and she was an avid Hawkeye and Cubs fan.

Survivors include two sons, Terry Fletcher of Ottumwa, Michael “Mick” (Jane) Fletcher of West Burlington; two daughters, Joan Fletcher of Burlington and Nancy (Michael) Filipiak of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; 8 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

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

The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday, February 16^th, at Lunning Chapel.

The funeral service for Mrs. Fletcher will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 17^th, at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).  Interment will be in Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorials have been established for First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and Burlington Public Library.

Caroline “Johnnie” Harris, 83, of Burlington died 3:40 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2017 at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington.  She had resided at Burlington Care Center for the past 2 ½ years.

Born on January 21, 1934, in Monmouth, Illinois, she was the second oldest daughter of Richard O. and Esther M. (Larson) Anderson.

She was raised in the Gladstone, Illinois area, graduating from Gladstone-Oquawka High School in 1951.  She graduated as a registered nurse from Mercy Hospital in Burlington and married Donald Johnson in 1954.  They later divorced.  She then married Gerald Harris in 1974.  He died in 1995.

Her nursing career consisted of working as head nurse on the surgical floor at Mercy Hospital for two years and then working for Surgeon’s Inc. for over 38 years, before retiring.

She was a member of First Christian Church – Disciples of Christ, the Eagles Lodge, VFW, Red Hat Ladies and the Jane Delano Nurses Association.

She loved flowers, yard work, crafts, dancing, baking and traveling.  Her favorite color was blue and she collected music boxes.

Survivors include two brothers, Eugene R. (Jean) Anderson of Burlington and Leonard (Carolyn) Anderson of Oquawka; one sister, Lois (Allen) Tee of Oquawka; special friend, Carl Boley of Burlington; nieces and nephews, Diane Stamper and Daryl Davis both of Covington, KY, David Tee of Houston, TX, Darren Tee of Mahomet, IL, Nancy Anderson of Aurora, CO, Eric Anderson of Burlington and Ryan Anderson of Washington, IL; step daughter, Barbara and one step grandson both of Burlington.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, one sister, Marilyn Davis and one brother, Wayne Anderson.

The funeral service for Johnnie will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 15^th at Lunning Chapel.  Rev. David Yonker will officiate.   Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.  The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the funeral service.

Memorials have been established for P.A.W.S, First Christian Church – Disciples of Christ, St. Luke United Church of Christ or Burlington Care Center.

Edward Earl Scheu, 102, of Burlington IA, died on February 9, 2017, at The Colonnade in O’Fallon IL. Born September 15, 1914, in Burlington, Ed was the son of Charles J. and Antoinette Boers Scheu.  On January 25, 1939, he married Louise Erickson in Burlington.

Ed attended Burlington Schools and graduated from Burlington Jr. College (now SE Iowa Community College.)  He worked as a Railway Mail Clerk traveling between Burlington and Minneapolis MN. After his retirement from the mail service he worked as a realtor at the Gerdes & Sparrow office.

As a young man Ed enjoyed participating, and was a fierce competitor, in many sports, especially basketball and baseball.  Later in life tennis, golf, table tennis, and badminton nourished his competitive spirit.  Ed also enjoyed playing cards, gardening, and handyman projects.

Ed was an active member of First United Church of Christ serving on its Consistory for many years. He was a member of, and a regular at, the Elks and Moose lodges and the Burlington YMCA.  He was a volunteer at Great River Medical Center’s Klein Center well into his 90s.

Ed’s family and many friends enjoyed his humor and positive approach to life.  Survivors include two daughters, Judith Scheu of Honolulu HI and Lucia Graham of O’Fallon IL, two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, three sisters and two brothers.

The funeral service for Mr. Scheu will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 16th at First United Church of Christ.  Pastor JudyAnn Morse officiating. Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.  The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the services.

A memorial has been established for First United Church of Christ, 611 Columbia St, Burlington IA 52601.

Kathryn Mary “Kate” Warner, 67, of Mt. Pleasant died Friday, February 17, 2017, at her home.  Visitation  will begin at noon Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Elliott Chapel, New London, with the family present to greet friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM.  According to her wishes, cremation has been accorded.  There will be no service.  Inurnment will be at a later date at Forest Home Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant.  A memorial has been established for HCI Care Services.

Mary C. Devore, 80, of Iowa City, died at 8:20 AM Friday, February 17, 2017, at the Iowa City Rehab & Health Care Center in Iowa City.

Born April 6, 1936, in Burlington, she was the daughter of John and Marie Heid Kuster. In 1955, she married Warren Devore. They later divorced.

She loved to read and watch classic movies as well as Iowa Hawkeye and Cardinal games. She also loved to bake and her love of sweets was never ending. She was also very passionate about spending time with friends and family, and making her well-loved chocolate chip cookies for her grandchildren.

Survivors include one son, Matt (Laura) Devore of Portland, OR; one daughter, Sheila (Dale) Eibes of Iowa City; six grandchildren, Tiffany (Kent) Ralston and Allison (Joel) Fuhrmeister of Iowa City, Jordan, Cole and Cassidy Devore of Portland, OR;  three great-grandchildren, Estelle, Hazel and Gabe Ralston; one brother, John Kuster of Dixon, IL; and another great-grandchild expected in August.

Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Kevin, and her brother James.

Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM Friday, February 24, 2017 where the family will receive friends at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home

The funeral service for Ms. Devore will be 10:00 AM Friday, February 24, 2017, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home with Very Rev. Father Marty Goetz officiating.

Cremation will be entrusted following the service.

A graveside committal service will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, February 25, 2017, at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the Burlington Notre Dame Foundation.

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

Terry-lee Dock Hinesley, 74, of Burlington, died at home from heart failure at 9:33 PM February 17, 2017.

Born August 2, 1942, in Lincoln, NE, Terry was the son of Homer Bernard and Esther Luft Hinesley. On November 7, 1964, he married Judy Kay Lippert at West Avenue Baptist Church in Burlington. He first saw her when she was singing in the Burlington Junior College Choir.

After graduating from Burlington High School in 1960, he graduated from Burlington Junior College in 1965 with an Associate of Electronics degree. He worked for Ross Manufacturing and General Electric.

Terry’s music career began as a student of O.W. Appleton at App’s Music Store, Burlington. He also attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. He was an accomplished composer and arranger and made a record with the Nu Tones as a teenager. He generously shared his talents participating in Southeast Iowa Symphony events, Burlington High School and Junior College programs, the Art Guild, services at First Congregational Church, where he was a member, the Snake Alley Art Fair, and played dinner music with his dear friends, Katie Hoth and Eric Schweizer as a member of the River Gypsies. He previously owned Hinesley Harmony House music store, and was an archery enthusiast. He has passed on his music talents to many of his students. Terry will be remembered as a jokester and for making up his own words.

Survivors include wife, Judy of Burlington; one son, Tal (Laura) Hinesley of Middletown; three grandsons, Jacob and Troy of Middletown, and Tayler-lee of Mediapolis; one brother, Landis (Beth) of Las Cruces, NM; and several nieces and nephews.

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

The memorial service for Terry will be at First Congregational Church, 313 North Fourth Street, Burlington at 11:00 AM Saturday February 25, 2017. Pastor Jim Francisco will be officiating. There will be a luncheon held in the Fellowship Hall at the church following the memorial service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Special Needs Foundation, Great River Hospice, or the Restore and Preserve Fund of the First Congregational Church.

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

Carl James (Jim) Siefken , 87, of Burlington, died Sunday, February 19, 2017, at the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington.

Born November 17, 1929, in Burlington, he was the son of Carl H. and Alma  Flynn Siefken. On September 8, 1951, he married Donna Sheets in Phoenix, AZ.

Carl was the international sales and service manager for Fort Madison operations Sheaffer Eaton Division of Textron Inc.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran Private 1st Class.

He was a member, elder, and deacon of First Presbyterian Church. Carl was able to fix about anything; he also had a kit that he used to build his family’s first color T.V. He enjoyed playing on his bowling team and shuffle board team, playing cards and games, and duck hunting with his dad. Carl loved traveling every year and had been to all 50 states; he and Donna had traveled to 48 states with their children and then to Hawaii and Alaska after the kids had grown up. He also enjoyed camping in a tent, travel trailer, and an R.V., reading, telling jokes and antidotes and was known for saying, “Now hear this.”

Survivors include his wife, Donna Siefken; one son, Allen Siefken of Colton, Oregon; three daughters, Arlene (John) Henry of Burlington, Caroline (Randy) Schnoebelen of Clear Lake, and Connie (Carlon) Todd of West Burlington; 12 grandchildren, Jason, Robert, Sarah, Mary, Matthew, Daniel, Philomena, Stephen, Christopher, Trevor, Carissa and Catherine; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Dorothy Philips.

Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 25, 2017 where the family will receive friends at First Presbyterian Church.

The funeral service for Mr. Siefken will be 2:00 PM Saturday, February 25, 2017, at First Presbyterian Church with Reverend Debra L. Kinney officiating.  Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.  Full military honors will be rendered by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard.

A memorial has been established for First Presbyterian 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 Carl’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.