John Henry Elmore, 93, of Burlington, died at 1:50 PM Monday, May 7, 2018, at the Danville Care Center in Danville.
Born June 17, 1924, in Kahoka, MO, he was the son of Ira Everett and Edith Blythe Elmore. On January 10, 1942, he married Doreen Brockelman. She later passed July 17, 1988. On November 26, 1988, he married his wife, Martha, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Burlington.
John owned service stations and the Nira. He also worked for Burlington Municipal Water Works and drove heavy equipment for Duke Construction.
He was in the U.S. Army Air Corps, serving during World War II from April 22, 1943 until June 28, 1945. He served as an Aerial Gunner with the 5th group in the 23rd squadron in the 13th Air Force in the South Pacific on 57 missions with Captain James Rowden as his pilot. He was very proud to be a Veteran.
He loved woodworking, gardening and canning. He liked people and enjoyed going to his grandkids’ events and activities. He had a very inspiring work ethic.
Survivors include his wife, Martha of Burlington; two daughters, Marcia (David) Walker and Linda Elmore, both of Burlington; three sons, Tom (Geri) Elmore of Burlington, and Max Elmore of Jacksonville, FL Dennis (Barbara) Elmore of West Burlington; two step-sons, Bob (Linda) Barton of Forest Lake, MN and John (Joyce) Barton of Burlington; four step-daughters, Kay (Larry) Persinger of Norman, OK, Carol Franklin of Burlington, Mary (Frank) Moss of Kingston, and Patricia (Mike) Slama of St. Louis, MO; 26 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Doreen, four brothers, and one sister.
Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM Saturday, May 12, 2018, at Divine Mercy Parish-St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.
The Funeral Mass of the Resurrection for Mr. Elmore will be 10:30 AM Saturday, May 12, 2018, at Divine Mercy Parish-St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Rev. Father Bill Roush as the Celebrant. Music will be provided by the Des Moines County Resurrection Choir. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. Full military honors will be rendered by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard. A time of food and fellowship will be held in the cafeteria at St. John’s following the burial.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the St. Vincent De Paul food pantry.
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.
Hugh Neil Tasker, 71, of Burlington, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at his home. Hugh would give you the shirt off his back or the car in his driveway. He was a hero to his family and served his country during the Vietnam War from 1966-1968 in the US Army. He was a very proud Veteran and strived to provide for his family during his life.
Hugh was born on May 7, 1947, in Anamosa, Iowa, the son of Paul Waggy Tasker and Emma Beatrice Jones Tasker. Hugh married Kay Ellen Davis on July 4, 1970. They were married for 21 years, and were blessed with two daughters. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kay Ellen Tasker, Robert Niebuhr and his parents.
Hugh farmed on the family’s Century Farm for over 10 years before beginning a career as a Commercial Truck Driver. Trucking took him far from home and the family he loved, regrettably more often than he wanted.
Hugh had a second chance with love when he met Mary Joann Niebuhr. They were married on June 11, 1994. Mary joined Hugh on his cross country truck driving journeys. Hugh treated Mary’s four sons as his own. He is survived by his daughters; Kimberly (Jeff) Buresh and Nancy (Kenny) Davis; his brother, Henry Tasker and his sister Anne Stender; Ronald (Carla) Niebuhr, Roger (Melissa) Niebuhr, and Rory (Heather) Niebuhr and five grandchildren; Tyler Buresh, Dennis and Dylan Davis and Rylie and Peyton Niebuhr.
The family will receive friends and family from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., Saturday, May 12, at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home on Division Street, Burlington, Iowa. Donations may be made to the Wyoming Food Bank in lieu of flowers.
The graveside service will be at the Cady Cemetery in Wyoming, Iowa on Monday, May 14, at 11:00 a.m. Karmen Jamison will be providing prayers and blessings. Military honor guard will be present.
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 Hugh’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.
Harriet Rebecca “Becky” Stockton, 80, of Burlington, died at 1:12 AM Sunday, May 6, 2018, at her home in Burlington.
Born January 4, 1938, in Rhode Island, she was the daughter of James and Sarah Hayes Marland.
She worked as a caregiver and at Wal-Mart as a retail stocker.
She was of Christian faith. She loved to bake and cook and spend time with her family. She was always taking care of others.
Survivors include her ex-husband, Robert Stockton; one daughter, Shawn Adams (Michael Yeakey) of Burlington; several nieces and nephews, including, Samantha (James) Averil, and Mary and Justin Marland all of Burlington; two grandsons, Brandon and Mason Rollins of Burlington; two granddaughters, Kiley and Katie Yeakey of Wapello; two brothers, James Marland and Robert Sammett both of Burlington.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Bruce Bonner, two sisters, one brother, and two ex-husbands William Bonner and Joseph Adams.
Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh~Thielen Crematory.
The family will receive friends at their home at 1301 Aetna Street Burlington, IA, at 1:00 PM on Saturday, May 12, 2018 followed by a prayer service at 2:00 PM with Reverend Dean Graber officiating.
Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.
Condolences can be sent to the family on Mrs. Stockton’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.
Thomas E. Pratt , 85, of West Burlington, died at 4:08 PM Monday, May 7, 2018, at the Great River Klein Center in West Burlington.
Born October 26, 1932, in Burlington, he was the son of William J. and Elsie Gillow Pratt. On September 1, 1973, he married Susan J. Weaver in Oquawka, IL.
Thomas was a pressman for Craftsman Press and New Era Printing for about 60 years.
He was a graduate of Burlington High School in 1950.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving during the Korean War from December 1, 1952 until November 1, 1954.
He was a member of Tallcorn Chapter of the Korean War and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He enjoyed being outdoors camping, fishing and golfing. He loved his dogs and spending time with his kids, grandkids and great-grandkids.
Survivors include his wife, Susan J. Pratt of West Burlington; two sons, Thomas (Patty) Pratt of Moline, IL and Patrick (Yang Soon) Pratt of Honolulu, HI; two daughters, Ann (Greg) Spears of Oswego, IL and Sara (Craig) Harter of Park Ridge, IL; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and one brother, James (Carol) Pratt of Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, William, and two sisters, Joyce and Doris.
Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh~Thielen Crematory.
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, May 18, 2018 at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.
The memorial service for Mr. Pratt will be 10:00 AM Saturday, May 19, 2018, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home with Reverend Dean Graber officiating. Full military honors will be rendered by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard. A time of food and fellowship will be held in the community room at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for the Des Moines County Humane Society and the Klein Center Black Hawk Boulevard.
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 Thomas’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.