Myrna Lynn Saldeen, 82, of Burlington, Iowa, passed away at 11:45 p.m. Sunday, January 1, 2023 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa.
Myrna was born December 10, 1940 in Dallas City, Illinois, the daughter of Cecil LaVern and Mary Janet (Hamm) Burr. Myrna married Dale Thompson. To this union they had two children: Timothy and Lora. They later divorced. She later married Joshua H. Saldeen. He preceded her in death on May 4, 2022.
Earlier in life Myrna worked for the IAAP in Middletown, Iowa. She later began her favorite job, a stay at home mother. Her greatest joy was her family. She was a devoted Christian and a longtime member of the Grace Bible Church in Dallas City. Myrna was a Gold Star Mother, having lost her son, Timothy Scott Thompson, on January 18, 1992 while serving in the military.
Survivors include one daughter: Lora (Mike) Gittings of Lomax; two step-children: Ann Jeanette (Patrick) Moyers of Oquawka and Suzanne (Brian) Grisham of Lomax; 10 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren and several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three sister: Sharon (Richard) Reed and Beth (Ralph) Todd all of Terre Haute, Illinois and RoseMary (Thomas) Lorenzen of Salem. Iowa; three brothers: Rod (Kay) Burr of Terre Haute, Illinois, Paul (Eva) Burr of Sandoval, Illinois and Samuel Burr of Lomax and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband: Joshua; one son: Timothy and one brother: Larry LaVern Burr.
The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2022 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Dallas City. A luncheon will follow the service at Grace Bible Church in Dallas City.
The family will receive friends from noon until time of services Friday at the funeral home.
Cremation will be accorded following the service. A memorial fund has been established for a memorial bench in memory of her son. To leave a condolence for the family, please visit Myrna’s obituary at banksandbeals.com.
Harold Robert Patton, 74, of Burlington, died Monday, January 2, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.
Born June 26, 1948, in Ft Madison, he was the son of Robert H. and Marian J. Buxton Patton. He married Treva M. Stewart in Fort Madison in 1979. Treva passed away on November 17, 1983.
Harold graduated from Fort Madison High School. He was a United States Navy Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. After Vietnam, he received an electricians certificate from the Navy.
He worked for the paper mill in Fort Madison for 26 years, retiring in 2004.
Harold enjoyed being outside going fishing, squirrel hunting and going to the rodeo. He enjoyed playing games on his computer with his grandson and loved spending time with his great-grandchildren. Harold owned Vinnie’s Longbranch in Fort Madison for several years and enjoyed bartending there. He also enjoyed watching the Chicago Bears and Iowa Hawkeye football.
Survivors include his daughter, Georgina D. (Donnie) Lincoln of Oakville, five grandchildren, Winter (Cody Hartley) Patton of Queen City, MO, Courtney (Daniel Reynolds) Lincoln of Burlington, Dakota Swanson of Oakville, Dakota (Brooke) Lincoln of Burlington, and Jacob (Kody Martin) Lincoln of Colorado; six great-grandchildren, Lane, Tuff and Jace Hartley, Bentley Garrels, Owen and Raygun Reynolds; and brother, Dale Patton of Fort Madison.
Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Charity Patton, sister, Carol Holand and brother, Joseph Patton.
Family will receive friends from 3:00 PM until 4:00 PM Monday, January 9, 2023 at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division St.
The funeral service for Harold will be 4:00 PM Monday, January 9, 2023, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division St., with Pastor JudyAnn Morse officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery, Ft. Madison at a later date.
A memorial has been established.
Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.
Eugene Hobby, age 94, of rural Stronghurst, Illinois, passed away at 8:00 a.m. Friday, December 30, 2022 at Roseville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Roseville, Illinois. He was born June 2, 1928, south of Raritan, Illinois, the son of Evelyn Covert Hobby Armstrong. On June 5, 1947, he married the love of his life, Elma Owsley at the Old Bedford Church, rural Blandinsville, Illinois. She survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Coni Hobby (fiancé Dan Sigwart) of Macomb, IL; three granddaughters, Julie (Jason) Greep, Rhonda Engle, and Cami Hobby; three grandsons, Dustin (Thea) Hobby, Michael Hupp and Aaron Hobby; six great granddaughters, Emily, Alexx, Rachelle, Candice, Sydney, and Raelynn; four great grandsons, Ben, Cole, Elijah, and Dylan; two great great grandchildren, Lucy and Thomas; one daughter in law, Rhonda Hobby of Media, IL; one brother, Gary (Doris) Armstrong of Roseville, IL; one sister, Carlyn (Phil) Anders of Raritan, IL; and one sister in law, Evelyn Owsley. He was preceded in death by his mother, two sons, Ron and Rick Hobby, sisters in law, Ann Butterfield and Margaret Lovitt, and brothers in law, Richard and Robert (Bob) Owsley.
Gene began his married life helping relatives with their farming, but in the 1950’s, he was given the opportunity to farm the land he ultimately was able to purchase through the years, fulfilling his childhood dream. Another dream was to farm with his sons, which was also realized for a few years. He was grateful for these years, but sad that it was for such a short time. He loved all aspects of life and spent many hours throughout the years volunteering at his church and in his community. He was a member of the former Old Bedford Christian Church, where he served as deacon and treasurer for many years. After the closure of Old Bedford, he attended the Raritan Baptist Church. He also served as a trustee for Raritan Township for many years.
A beloved grandpa, Gramps had unlimited patience with his grandchildren, spending hours following them around the barn lot, showing them baby kittens, swinging and playing games with them,(croquet was a favorite). His children remember him as a wonderful example, patient, and a teacher of good character. Family members remember him for his kindness and love shown to all, never saying anything bad about anyone. A quiet, sweet man who loved God, his family, neighbors and friends, always lending a helping hand. A fine example to those of us who loved him so much.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Stronghurst, with Rev. Lee Unger and Aaron Baker officiating. Burial will follow in the Raritan Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home. Memorials have been established for the Stronghurst-Raritan Ambulance Service and the Raritan Baptist Church. Please visit Gene’s obituary at banksandbeals.com to sign the guest book and leave a condolence.
Stephen William Dockendorff, aged 42, passed away early December 27, 2022. Born in Alexandria, Virginia, on April 23, 1980, he moved to Danville, IA, with his family in 1992. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he served all over the world for nine years. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned to Iowa, and bought a house in Burlington, where he stayed until his death. He spent his life helping rescue and rehabilitate abused and neglected people and animals at home and abroad.
He is survived by his parents, John and Sandra Dockendorff; his wife, Tracey Dockendorff; stepchildren Vincent and Rinoa Pickering; siblings Kimberly (Tim) Robbins, Rebecca (Casey) Mehaffy, and Jamie (Brandon) Dockendorff; and five nieces and nephews.
Stephen was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Hazel Heubach and Myranell Dockendorff, and his grandfather, Donald E. Dockendorff.
The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Danville United Methodist Church. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM at the church with Pastor Jacob Yocum officiating. Burial will follow the service at Jaggar Cemetery, rural Danville with Military Rites by the Navy. A memorial has been established for the education of his nieces and nephews. Elliott Chapel, New London, is assisting the family with arrangements and online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.
Maxine Lorene Mary Wigginton, 89, of West Burlington, died Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Oakview Care and Rehabilitation Center in Burlington.
Born November 30, 1933, in Fairfield, Iowa, she was the daughter of Ralph and Magdalene (Kaska) Kessel. She married Marvin Crable in 1952, they later divorced. She then married William “Sonny” Wigginton on July 10, 1972. He died September 20, 2013.
Maxine worked as one of the “original” telephone operators for Northwestern Bell. Once she moved to Burlington, she then worked for Sylvania, the Drive-In Theatre, Skerik Auto Parts, and was the head cashier at Jack’s.
She was of the Catholic faith.
She was a member of the Red Hatters. She was an amazing seamstress and loved to crochet and quilt. She enjoyed fishing, gardening and canning and was an avid collector of movie star autographs.
Survivors include her three children; Karen (Lloyd) Thola of Carthage, Illinois, Chris (Pam) Crable of West Burlington and Jerry (Jacque) Crable of Burlington; step-children, Richard (Debbie) Wigginton of Indiana, Donna (Troy) Banks of Oklahoma, Michael (Vickie) Wigginton of Illinois and LeAnn (Joel) Dickenson of Oklahoma; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Doris Meece of Indiana and brother-in-law, Jesse (Glenda) Wigginton of Arkansas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and sister Darlene Meth.
The funeral service for Mrs. Wigginton will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 6th at Lunning Chapel. The Very Rev. Father Marty Goetz will officiate. Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. Visitation will from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 5th at Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends.
A memorial has been established for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.lunningfuneralchapel.com
Molly Lou Dockendorff, 81, of Middletown, formerly of Danville, died Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at her home. She was born April 12, 1941 in Burlington to Kendall Victor and Marjorie Nellie Nuss Stevens. On April 4, 1964, she married William LaMonte “Monte” Dockendorff in Burlington; he died May 26, 1995.
She was a graduate of Danville High School and was a member of Danville United Methodist Church where she was a Sunday school teacher, participated in Bible Studies, and was a member of United Methodist Women. She was a member of the OES where she served as Grand Matron.
She worked as a carhop at Dogs & Suds in Burlington; IAAP; The Dixon Tribune in Dixon, California; and was a secretary at Burlington Medical Center Emergency Department and the Klein Center.
Molly enjoyed reading, spending time with family, and watching House, Murder She Wrote, and NCIS. Her doggie Cole was a great companion.
She is survived by her daughter Jacque Davis of Mt. Union; grandchildren, Caitlin Davis of Burlington, Macayla Davis of Tiffin, and Seth Davis of Mt. Union; great-grandchildren Rilynn and Raeleigh Caulfield; sisters Darlene Spencer of Burlington and Sandra Avritt of Henderson, Nevada; and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son Brian and great-grandson Riley Caulfield.
The funeral service for Mrs. Dockendorff will be at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Danville United Methodist Church with Pastor Jacob Yocum officiating. The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 10:00 until the time of the service. Following the service her body will be cremated with inurnment at Jaggar Cemetery next to her beloved husband and son. A memorial has been established for her great-grandchildren’s education. Elliott Chapel, New London, is assisting the family and online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.