Kim Allyn Rossiter, 62, of Winfield, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023, at The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Kim’s visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., with the family present from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services of Wapello. His funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 21, 2023, at the funeral home. A private family burial will be held in the Wapello Cemetery. A memorial has been established in Kim’s name. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservices.com.
Kim was born on May 30, 1960, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, the son of Leon and Shirley (Davis) Rossiter. Kim was a 1979 graduate of Wapello High School. On May 1, 1982, Kim was united in marriage to the love of his life, Julie Bayne, in Wapello. Together Kim and Julie welcomed three beautiful children, Karly, Jan, and Jace, whom Kim loved very much and was incredibly proud of.
A farmer his entire life, Kim was innovative, and loved sharing his farming knowledge with others. He had a strong appreciation for classic rock music, and loved snowmobiling, riding motorcycles, launching fireworks, playing cards, and being with his friends and family. Kim marveled at the intelligence and cleverness of his grandchildren.
Kim will be dearly missed by his wife, Julie; children, Karly White of Iowa City, Jan Rossiter of Melbourne, Florida, and Jace Rossiter of Winfield; grandson Jules and granddaughter Nev; son-in-law Taylor White of Iowa City, father Leon Rossiter of Winfield, sister Kristi Rossiter of Crawfordsville and brother Kurt Rossiter of Crawfordsville.
Kim was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Rossiter; and grandparents, Glenn and Vera Davis and Harry and Pearl Rossiter.
One more thing: Kim had a gift for conversation and a genuine curiosity for a multitude of subjects – so much so that his close friends often referred to him as “The Great Philosopher.” Kim also had a sense of adventure that went hand-in-hand with the fact that he was an avid Star Trek fan. May his legacy continue to live on in the hearts of those he touched, as we bid farewell to our beloved Kim with a heartfelt “Beam him up, Scotty!” – a fondly-remembered inside joke amongst his immediate family – and a fitting tribute to a man who brought strength, joy, and laughter to their lives, and whose spirit will always soar in their hearts.
Linda Joyce Davis Parker, 72, of Rome, Iowa died Friday, April 14, 2023 at Bickford Cottage, Burlington.
Linda was born January 8, 1951 in Ft. Madison, the daughter of Albert and Margie Fraise Young. She was a high school graduate, took some college classes, and was of the Catholic faith. On her birthday in 1993, Linda married Michael Ellsworth Parker in front of Justice of the Peace David McCoid. She worked as a Head Start teacher, a bartender and house cleaner to support her family. She was good at everything she did, including embroidery, cooking, and keeping a very clean house.
Linda is survived by her husband Michael; sons, Scott Davis of Nevada and Sean Davis of Hillsboro; daughter, Sarah McClintock of Ankeny; eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and sisters, Patty Haigh of Nauvoo, Illinois and Barb Schmitz of Olathe, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Michael Young.
According to her wishes, Linda has been cremated and there will be no formal services. Elliott Chapel, New London is assisting the family. Oline condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com
Margaleen Ann (Marge) Marshall joined her beloved husband, Dean, and God our Father on Friday, April 14, 2023.
She was born on November 23, 1927 to Earl and Juanita Redlinger in Washington, Iowa. She was the oldest of five siblings. Dean was smitten with her at the State Theatre in Washington where she worked. Romance ensued followed by their marriage on July 29, 1950. They raised three children together in Burlington where they lived until 2013.
Marge worked as a legal secretary for the Dailey Law Firm for many years. In retirement, she and Dean were avid followers of their grandchildren’s athletic and scholastic endeavors. Despite being a collector of anything cardinal, Marge was a big Cubs and Hawkeye fan. In 2013 they moved to the Iowa City area.
Marge is survived by her son, Gregory Marshall, daughters Susan (Randy) Pflum and Julie (David) Lee, five grandchildren, Tyler, Devin and Brian Pflum, Anna Lee (Jarod) Morrissette, and Trevor Lee, and two great grandchildren, Callahan and Palmer Morrissette. She is also survived by her sister Mary Louise Ramseyer and many nephews and nieces.
The Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in West Burlington at 10:30 A.M. Thursday, April 20th, with visitation to precede, commencing at 9:30 A.M. Father James Flattery will be the Celebrant. Internment will be at Columbus City Cemetery.
Memorials have been established for St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Hope Haven.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.lunningfuneralchapel.com
Eugene William Krogmeier, 77, of Danville, died Thursday, April 13, 2023 at his home.
Gene was born in Burlington on February 5, 1946, the son of Albert Joseph and Darlene Hester Krogmeier. He was a 1965 graduate of Burlington High School. On August 14, 1965 he married Nancy Sue Gray in Burlington and he was very proud that they had been married for 57 years. He had worked at the Danville Elevator for 35 years, through numerous owners, and also had been farming for 55 years.
Gene was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Burlington, and a member of the Geode Houndsman Club. He enjoyed baling hay, coon and coyote hunting, his Danville morning coffee club, and most of all, his family.
Gene is survived by his wife of Danville; daughters, Julie (John) Robinson of Chicago, Shelly (Chris) Mortensen of Dwight, Illinois; sons, Richard (Amy) Krogmeier of Burlington, Ryan (Ami) Krogmeier of Webster City, Iowa; brothers, Gary (Dale) Krogmeier of New London, Ed Krogmeier of Burlington; sisters, Sharon (Terry) Wiley and Cindy (Wayne) Bowen, both of Burlington; grandchildren, Blake (Lindsey) Clark, Bryce (Jenna) Mortensen, Reece Mortensen, Gabe, Mason and Avery Krogmeier; many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Georgia McCollum and brother Danny Krogmeier.
According to his wishes, Gene has been cremated and a private family inurnment in Jaggar Cemetery, Danville will be held at a later date. A memorial has been established to the Danville Fire and Rescue. Elliott Chapel, New London is assisting the family with arrangements and online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com
Jerald Wayne “Jerry” Newberry, 85, of Dallas City, Illinois, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Fort Madison, Iowa.
Jerry was born February 20, 1938 in Dallas City, the son of John and Mildred (Patterson) Newberry. On June 10, 1961 he married Darla Jo Newberry in Dallas City. She preceded him in death May 4, 2020.
Mr. Newberry was a 1956 graduate of Dallas City High School. Following high school he served as an Airplane Mechanic in the U.S. Air Force. Upon returning home from the service he worked for Knutstrom Chevrolet in Stronghurst, Illinois as a mechanic and was later promoted to service manager. Thereafter he worked at Champion in Burlington, Iowa.
When his children were younger, he enjoyed taking his family boating and going to and participating in drag races. Being a mechanic his love for motor sports came naturally. He especially loved NASCAR.
Survivors include two children: Andy (Joyce) Newberry of Dallas City and Deanne Hutson of Indianapolis, Indiana; six grandchildren: Katherine Hutson, Jacob Hutson, Samuel Newberry, Wyatt Newberry, Michaela Toboso and Angie Dwyer and one great-grandson: Logan Dwyer.
Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and one son: Michael Newberry.
Cremation has been entrusted to Banks & Beals Funeral Home
A private family burial will be held in the Dallas City Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established for the Dallas City Celebration Committee. Memorials and cards may be sent to the Jerry Newberry Memorial Fund, c/o Banks & Beals Funeral Home, P.O. Box 70, Dallas City, Illinois 62330.
To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit Jerry’s obituary at banksandbeals.com.
Jeff Coursey, 63, of Burlington, died Thursday, April 13, 2023, at his home in Burlington surrounded by family.
Born February 17, 1960, in Burlington, he was the son of Richard and Betty Ann Burnette Coursey. On March 2, 2023, he married Jennifer Springsteen whom he had been with for 25 years.
He was a graduate of Burlington Community High School 1979.
Jeff worked for Flint Cliffs Manufacturing as a production worker for 24 years.
Jeff loved going to the farm, having bonfires and fishing with his nephews. He enjoyed making fireplaces and loved Lynyrd Skynyrd, was a Minnesota Vikings fan and a NASCAR fan until Dale Earnhardt Sr. passed away. Jeff enjoyed spending time with his friends, especially at Farney’s.
Survivors include his wife, Jennifer Coursey of Burlington; daughter, Edie L Warth of Burlington: nine grandchildren; father, Richard Coursey of Fort Madison; two brothers, Steve (Brenda) Coursey of Monmouth, IL, and Tim Coursey of Burlington; sister, Jolinda Coursey of Fort Madison; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother and brother, Patrick Coursey, and two daughters Emily Pinkston and Melanie Warth.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.
Lora Ann Pitts, 56, of Burlington died Monday, April 10, 2023 at her home.
Born May 9, 1966 in Keokuk, IA, she was the daughter of Gary Dean and Dorothy Louise (Billingsley) Shanstrom.
Lora graduated from Ft. Madison High School. On December 29, 1988 she married Michael Pitts at the Des Moines County Court House.
Lora worked at Beckman’s Dry Cleaners. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles in her spare time and she Loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband, Michael of Burlington; one daughter Amber Marie Pitts and one son Aaron Michael Pitts both of Burlington; three grandchildren Anjul, Alec, Payton; two brothers Mark (Julie) Shanstrom of West Point, IA and Todd (Tanya) Shanstrom of Burlington; one sister Dawn Worley of Wapello, IA; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
The funeral service for Lora will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 19th at Lunning Chapel. Interment will be in Prairie Grove Cemetery rural West Burlington. Visitation will be from 12:30 pm until the time of service.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.lunningfuneralchapel.com
Cynthia S Stephenson, 69, of Burlington, died Thursday, April 13, 2023 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House.
Born April 2, 1954 in Quincy, IL, she was the daughter of John Lyle and Zelma Corrine (Cory) Wagner.
She was married to Edward Gene Stephenson for 35 years before they divorced.
Cynthia was a homemaker. Over the years she worked for Godfather’s Pizza, for a mail order company and she hunted nightcrawlers.
Survivors include her two sons Monty Barnes of Oquawka, IL and Steve Barnes of Peoria, IL; two sisters Cheryl Seager and Cathy Dekeyrel both of Burlington.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Cremation has been accorded and entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Dorothy Jacobs, 81, of New London, died Friday, April 7, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, following a brief battle with cancer.
Dorothy Dale Walter was born December 4, 1941, in Galesburg, Illinois, to Cyrus Dale and Mildred Fay Brown Walter. She graduated from Knoxville High School. On January 1, 1960, she married Everett Martin Jacobs Jr. in Galesburg. She was a homemaker while they raised six children. She volunteered in the New London schools in many activities, such as reading with elementary students and helping fundraise for the Music Boosters as a parent and grandparent. When the youngest children were older, she provided childcare in their home for grandchildren and neighborhood children. She then worked 23 years at the H.J. Nugen Public Library in New London where she was known as “Grandma Dorothy” to many of the youth. She retired from the library in 2017. She also was Baltimore Township Clerk for many years, retiring in 2022. As a long-time member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served in many positions where she taught children, youth, and adults about Jesus Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Martin; four daughters, Myra (Greg) Thomas of Mt. Pleasant, Martha Bell of New London, Melissa (Bob) Bence of Burlington, and Maureen Jacobs of Bettendorf; one daughter-in-law, Kathy Jacobs of Nauvoo; one son, Maurice (Marlyn) Jacobs of Ocoee, Florida; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lyman (Linda) Walter of Maquon, Illinois, Tom (Kay) Walter of Knoxville, Illinois; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one infant daughter, Susan Jacobs; one son, Martin Dale Jacobs; two sisters, Carolyn Crouch and Nancy Bucher; and one brother, Jerry Walter.
The funeral service for Mrs. Jacobs will begin at 10:00 a.m. April 22, 2023, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2727 Cliff Road, Burlington. President Ryan Sowell will officiate. Burial will follow the service at Biggsville Cemetery. Visitation will begin at noon April 21 at Elliott Chapel, New London, with family receiving friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Humanitarian Aid Fund. Those who wish to donate online may do so at www.philanthropies.churchofjesuschrist.org . Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.