John A. Smith, 77, of Burlington, passed away at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, May 7, 2018 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
Born October 2, 1940 in Henry County, Iowa, he was the son of Iliff and Ella Mae (Watson) Smith. He married Linda L. Barton on October 18, 1964 in Salem, Iowa. She preceded him in death on February 22, 2015.
John graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1963. He achieved the rank of IC3 while serving in the United States Navy during the Cuban Blockade. He was employed at Schulz & Birch Biscuit Co., Whitehouse Dairy and most recently Champion Spark Plug, where he worked in production and maintenance for 38 years before retiring in 2004. He was a member of the Oak Street Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time at the New London Country Club, camping, fishing, hunting, sightseeing, birdwatching, and playing board games with the grandkids.
Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Christianson of Waukon, IA and Debra (Andy Dunn) Roller of Oquawka, IL; four grandchildren, Angelica (James) Knutson, Alysha Roller, Jordon Roller and Tyler Christianson; one brother, Raymond (LeNell) Smith of Gillette, WY; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and one brother.
The funeral service for Mr. Smith will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 11th at Oak Street Baptist Church in Burlington with Pastor Ralph Wingate officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard. Interment will be in Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call noon until 8 p.m. Thursday, May 10th at Lunning Chapel. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m.
A memorial has been established for Oak Street Baptist Church.
Kathleen Rose Bousman, 69, of Lomax, IL passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018 at her home.
She was born September 13, 1948 in Keokuk, IA, the daughter of Ed and Katherine Markey Symmonds. She married Tim Schaefer on September 12, 1970. They later divorced. On December 29, 1989 she married Roger Bousman in Burlington, IA. He preceded her in death on December 21, 2008.
Kathleen was a 1966 graduate of the Dallas City High School. She worked as an LPN at the former Mercy Hospital in Burlington, the LaHarpe Davier Health Care Center and Oak Lane Nursing and Rehab in Stronghurst.
She enjoyed shopping, collecting elephant figurines, reading, doing puzzles and going to the beach. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and following their sporting events.
She is survived by her companion, Terry Riddell of Lomax, one daughter, Jennifer (Brad) Richardson of LaHarpe, IL, her parents, Ed and Katherine Symmonds of Dallas City, 5 grandchildren, Arica, TJ, Carissa, Brock and Max, 1 great-granddaughter, Kinsley, four sisters, Diane (Byron) Shaw, Rita (Tom) Schaefer and Teresa (John) Pieper all of Dallas City and Nancy (Mike) Gavin of Salem, KY, one brother, Ed (Kathy) Symmonds of Swisher, IA, her sister-in-law, Barb (Don) Jacobson of Clinton, IA and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death her husband, Roger, one son Eric Schaefer, one sister, Beverly Walker and her mother-in-law, Joyce Bousman.
Services will be held at 10:30 AM Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Dallas City with Father Tony Trosley officiating. Burial will be in the Carman Cemetery, Carman, IL. Friends may call after 3:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral home where the family will meet with friends from 6:00 until 8:00PM. A memorial fund has been established for the Lomax Ambulance and the Activity Fund at LaHarpe Davier Health Care Center. To leave a condolence, please visit her obituary at banksandbeals.com.
Carolyn May “Mimi” Carter (Heath), R.N., passed away on April 29, 2018 at The Madison Memory Care Unit following a long illness.
Born in Chicago, IL on April 9, 1937 to the late Marion Curzon Health and Martha Matilda (Dalin) Heath, she was a resident of Burlington, IA, Boston Heights, OH, and Roundup, MT, returning to Burlington, IA in 2000. A graduate of Burlington Community High School, she received her Bachelor of Nursing from The University of IA in 1958. She was a nurses’ nurse, her 40-year career including University of Iowa Hospitals, Hawthornden State Hospital, Burlington Medical Center, and Roundup Memorial Hospital, retiring as Director of Nursing in 2000. In retirement she volunteered as an intake nurse for the Burlington Battered Women’s Shelter and Hopefully Yours. She was Mom to many and inspired many to enter nursing.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Arthur Magnuson, sons Charles and Mathew Schmidt, daughter Rebecca Schmidt, and son-in-law Brian Wacker. She is survived by her husband James Carter of Burlington, sister Susan (Tom) Wilson of Denver, CO, sons John (Tina) Schmidt and Michael (Jill) Schmidt of Kent, OH, daughter Greta Wacker of Clancy, MT, and step-daughter Jennine (Paul) Barnett of W. Burlington, IA. She cherished her grandchildren Scott Schmidt, Bethany Schmidt, Amanda (Steve) Happel, Jessica Wacker, Doug Schmidt, Rebecca Wacker, Jennifer Schmidt, and Bradley (Melinda) Barnett.
Per her wishes, cremation has taken place. Donations may be made in Carolyn’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association, Burlington Chapter. The family plans private graveside services at Aspen Grove. Lunning Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Lorraine V. Hockett, 94, formerly of Burlington, Iowa, died at 7:20 PM Sunday, May 6, 2018, in Kansas City, at the Garden Terrace at Overland Park in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.
Born January 28, 1924, in Iowa, she was the daughter of Daniel and Marie (Fitzgerald) McLaughlin. On January 13, 1945, she married Lee P. Hockett in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. He later passed May 18, 2001.
She was of Catholic faith, and a member of Divine Mercy Parish-SS, Mary and Patrick Catholic Church in West Burlington.
Survivors include one son, Randall L. (Elisa) Hockett of Kansas City, KS; three grandchildren, Dominick Hockett, Brett Hockett, and Danielle Hockett and eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Rosemary and Linda; and one brother, Patrick.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Rita and Joann, and two brothers, Daniel and Eugene.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday, May 10, 2018, at Divine Mercy Parish-SS. Mary and Patrick Catholic Church, West Burlington.
The Funeral Mass of the Resurrection for Mrs. Hockett will be 10:00 AM Friday, May 11, 2018, at Divine Mercy Parish-SS. Mary and Patrick Catholic Church, West Burlington with Rev. Father Bill Roush as the Celebrant. Music will be provided by the Des Moines County Resurrection Choir led by Amanda Mansheim. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. A time of food and fellowship will be held in the St. Mary’s Parish Center following the burial.
Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.
Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Lorraine’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.