Maxine “Frankie” Corman, 91, of Burlington, died, surrounded by her loved ones, at 4:48 PM Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at her home in Burlington.
Born May 3, 1924, in Wever, IA, she was the daughter of Joseph Harry and Vena Cooley Robbins. She married Fred Earl Corman in Burlington, Iowa in October of 1939. He died on May 1, 1984.
Maxine was a homemaker.
She enjoyed reading the Bible, the newspaper, listening to the radio, garage sales and nutty bars. She loved it when her sister Nellie came to visit, and loved everyone.
Survivors include four sons, Joe Corman of AR, Bob Corman of Keosauqua, Gerald Corman and Mike Corman both of Burlington; two daughters, Carolyn Bliss and Pam McGaw both of Burlington; 21 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Nellie Hill of Burlington; and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband she was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, three sisters, two sons, Marvin and Randy, and six grandchildren.
Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh~Thielen Crematory.
There will be no visitation or services.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for her family.
Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home & Crematory is in care of the arrangements.
Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Maxine’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.
William Joseph Bandy, 71, of Burlington, died at 12:38 PM Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City.
Born November 14, 1944, in Burlington, he was the son of Clarence M. and Doris Ruth Dobson Bandy.
William worked for Shrader’s Trucking Company until his retirement. He worked at Wittes Paint Factory, Admirals in Galesburg, IL and was a prison guard at the Fort Madison Penitentiary.
He enjoyed his life in Cantril for thirty-two years and going to all the town functions. He enjoyed going to the Catfish Place in Arbela, MO on Sundays. He especially enjoyed his visits with his niece Almeda “Dottie” Huss. He loved to watch and read westerns.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Wellborn; one daughter, Sherry (Wayne) Chamblee of Burlington; three sons, William F (Janet) Bandy, Sr. of Burlington, Brian Bandy of Donnellson, Ed (Rhonda) Wellborn of CO; six grandchildren, James (Tiffany) Thien, Jerrid (Terika) Thien, Jenny Leis, William F Bandy, Jr., Emily (David) Cooper, Ian Wellborn; fifteen great-grandchildren; one sister, Janet Murphy of TX; one brother-in-law, Cliff Warren of Burlington; sister-in-laws, Darlene (Bill) Johansmeier and Marilyn Warren both of Burlington, Betty (Joe) Wheeler of Memphis, MO; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, one niece, one great-nephew and several aunts and uncles.
Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh~Thielen Crematory.
There will be no visitation or services.
Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home & Crematory is in care of the arrangements.
Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting William’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.