Gail L. Rose was granted God’s greatest gift of all on Thursday, July 13, 2023, when he was granted his freedom to walk and run forever.
Born January 7, 1950, in Burlington, Iowa, he was the son of Donald Dwayne and Leota Fay (Seitz) Rose.
Gail worked in the parts department for Hockett Toyota, later for H & R Block and finally retired in 1998 after 20 years of serving as a dispatcher with the Burlington Police Department.
He was a relentless Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears and Iowa Hawkeyes fan, and an avid outdoorsman. He loved fishing and spent many hours making his own lures, sinkers and tackle. He enjoyed woodworking, and literally could build anything.
Gail spent many years coaching little league in Oquawka, Illinois and loved to run into and visit his former players. He has a beautiful voice and was an amazing singer and guitar player.
Above all else, he adored his children and grandchildren and cherished the time he spent with them.
He will be greatly missed by his two children; Michael (Kelsie) Rose of Harglin, Texas and Cassandra “Cassie” (Austin) Belknap of Burlington; his four grandchildren, X’Zayvian “Boogie” Nicholson, Kaprie Thomas, Timber Rose and Pearl Rose; his siblings, Dennis (Carol) Rose of Burlington and Susan (Kevin) Sumpter of Oquawka, Illinois, sister-in-law Marilyn Rose and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Larry Rose Sr.
The funeral service for Gail will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 17th at Lunning Chapel. Mr. Ned Fry will officiate. Burial will follow at Aspen Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the funeral service.
A memorial has been established for the family.
Dorothy Mae Gerst, 90, of Burlington, died Thursday, July 13, 2023, at the Addington Place in Burlington.
Born February 1, 1933, in Bardolph, IL, she was the daughter of Herbert and Helen Griffeth. On August 1, 1959, she married Marion “Hank” Gerst in Burlington. He died March 13, 1988.
She attended country grade schools and graduated from Carthage Community High School, Carthage, IL.
Dorothy was a secretary the majority of her life and at one time was employed at Sylvania Plant.
She was a member of SS. John & Paul Catholic Church. She enjoyed attending and supporting both her granddaughters’ activities. She loved taking bus trips with friends, reading, and watching tennis on TV.
Survivors include her son, Patrick Gerst of West Burlington; two granddaughters, Crystal Klein of Burlington, and Amber Gerst of Danville; one great-granddaughter, Haley Foley of Burlington; and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband she was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Todd Gerst, one sister, three brothers, one niece and nephew.
The visitation for Mrs. Gerst will be 10:00 AM, Monday, July 17, 2023, at Prugh Funeral Service with the graveside service to follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.
Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Dorothy’s obituary at www.prughfuneral.com.
Bryce William Sena, 30, of Danville, formerly of Burlington, died Thursday, July 6, 2023 at his home in Danville. He was born March 10, 1993 in Mt. Pleasant to Marcus Darrell Sena and Angela Joan Mullin. He was a 2011 graduate of Burlington High School and was of the Christian faith.
He worked for seven years at Tenneco in Burlington. Bryce enjoyed fishing, grilling, racing, four-wheeling, and watching NASCAR and sprint races at Knoxville. He especially loved spending time with family, and his son Zeppelin.
Survivors include his son Zeppelin William Sena; his mother Angela Mullin of Burlington; father Marcus Sena of West Burlington; grandparents Carol and William Mullin of Sperry; great-grandmother Joyce Dickey of Donnellson; half-sister Kayla Stafford; half-brother Josh Cook; uncle Jesse (Mandi) Mullin of Mt. Union; many other aunts and uncles; and cousins Broc and Cody. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, and cousin Drew Mullin.
Visitation will begin at noon on July 21, 2023 at Elliott Chapel with the family receiving friends from 5:00 – 8:00 PM. Funeral services for Bryce will be held at 11:00 am, July 22, 2023 at the Chapel with a luncheon immediately following at the Mt. Union United Methodist Church. According to his wishes, his body will be cremated and inurnment will be held at Trinity Cemetery at a later date.
Memorials have been established for his son, Zeppelin; and for Mental Health Awareness. Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.
Mary Elizabeth Snyder, 88, of Burlington, died Sunday, July 9, 2023, at the New London Nursing and Rehab in New London.
Born December 28, 1934, in Mount Union, IA, she was the daughter of Archie and Cecil Menafee Stotts. She married Ralph “Dusty Roads” Chaulk; he died January 20, 2008.
She was a graduate of Mt. Union High School.
Mary worked for JC Penney’s for 15 years. She also worked for Sylvania for 12 years, and she worked for 12 years at Jack’s Discount Store.
She was a member of Oak Street Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending her time reading, playing cards, watching true crime stories on TV and Country Western Music. She dearly loved her Dachshunds and spending time with her friends at Robinson Heights. Mary traveled the Country Western circuit with her husband where she met celebrates like Elvis Presley, Merle Haggard, and Johnny and June Cash.
Survivors include two brothers, Earl Wesley (Peggy) Stott of Burlington and Raymond (Edna) Stott of Burlington; step-sister, Ilene Howell of New London, IA; and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers, Gene (Bonnie) Stotts, Harold, Jimmy and Bobby Stott.
The Graveside Committal Service for Mary will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Trinity Cemetery with Pastor Peggy Stott officiating. A time of food and fellowship will be held in the community room at Prugh Funeral Service following the burial.
A memorial has been established for Mt. Pleasant Hospice.
Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.
Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Mary’s obituary at www.prughfuneral.com.
Jo Ann Costello, 84, of Burlington, died peacefully Friday, July 7, 2023, in St. Camillus Hospice Care in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
Born July 15, 1938, in Mystic, IA, she was the daughter of Leo Cyril and Lennie Marie (Hamm) Cooper. On January 9, 1965, she married James Michael Costello in St. Ambrose Cathedral in Des Moines, IA. He died on December 31, 2019.
She was a 1956 graduate of Mystic High School.
Jo Ann worked for Hawkeye Security in Des Moines, Iowa before becoming a mother and home maker. In 1981, she and her husband opened their bar “Costello’s” on Agency Street, which was at this location until 1991. In 1993, they built a new “Costello’s” on Derek Lincoln Drive, which they owned until 2003, when they both retired.
She was a member of Divine Mercy Parish. She lived at Addington Place of Burlington since Fall 2021 and made many new friends. She enjoyed watching Cardinals Baseball, Iowa Hawkeyes and playing bingo. But most of all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Survivors include her daughter, Jill (Michael) Lund of Brookfield, WI; three grandchildren: Madeline, Emily and Olivia, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Jim, her parents, five brothers, and three sisters.
Visitation will be Monday, July 17, 2023 at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street. The family will receive friends following a 4:30 PM Rosary Service until 7:00 PM.
The Funeral Mass of the Resurrection for Mrs. Costello will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Divine Mercy Parish-St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Fr. Jake Greiner as the Celebrant. A time of food and fellowship will be held at St. John’s Cafeteria following the Funeral Mass. Graveside Committal Service will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Beaver Catholic Cemetery in Granger, IA.
A memorial has been established for Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice in Burlington, Iowa.
Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.
Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Jo Ann’s obituary at www.prughfuneral.com.