Mary Louisa “Judy” Martin, 81, of New London, died Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospital, West Burlington. She was born in Burlington February 5, 1942 to Ed and Dorothy Eunice Miller. On August 19, 1967 she married William Gene Martin in Stronghurst, Illinois.
She was a 1960 graduate of Danville High School and retired from Motorola in 2005. Judy enjoyed cooking, going to yard sales and estate auctions, and going to the casino with her brother.
Besides her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Debbie Braun, Terri (Kevin) Schenk and Jeannie Martin all of Mt. Pleasant; one son Scott Braun of New London; eight grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; brother George Miller of Burlington; sister Suellen (Jim) McElhinney of Mt. Pleasant; and seven nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter Jazzmine Trejo; sister Leona Brown; and sister-in-law Carol Miller.
According to her wishes, her body has been cremated and inurnment at Memorial Park Cemetery in Burlington will be at a later date. Elliott Chapel, New London, is assisting the family and online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.
Darrell Douglas “Goose” Blint, 75, of West Point, died Thursday, January 11, 2024 at his home. He was born December 17, 1948 in Ft. Madison to Delbert and Hazel Madeline Pickle Blint. On December 1, 1973 he married Linda M. Gordy in New London.
He was a graduate of Ft. Madison High School, then served in the Army in Germany during the Vietnam war. He worked as a painter for J.I. Case Company until retiring in 1999. Darrell enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting, junk-yarding, and in his retirement years worked for Rick’s Auto Sales. He was a board member of Burge Cemetery Association.
Survivors include his wife, Linda of West Point; daughter Dellanna (Joel) Tiemeier of Germansville, Pensylvannia; sons Anthony (Angie) Blint of Mt. Pleasant and Nathan Blint of West Point; six grandchildren, Nick (Holly) Blint, Josh Tiemeier, Victoria (Jameson) Skalinski, Abby Blint, Aiden Blint and Lily Blint; one great-granddaughter; and one sister. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Jennifer.
According to his wishes, his body has been cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Elliott Chapel, New London, is assisting the family with arrangements and online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.
Wanda Pogemiller, 94, of Wapello passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Pleasantview Home in Kalona. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 26, 2024 at the Wapello First Presbyterian Church. Memorial Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 26, 2024 at the church. A time of food and fellowship will follow in the church fellowship hall. Burial will be in the Wapello Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Wapello Ambulance and the Wapello Presbyterian Church. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservice.com. Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services of Wapello are caring for Wanda’s family and her arrangements.
Wanda Jean Grim was born on May 19, 1929 in Morning Sun Township, Louisa County, Iowa, the daughter of James Russell and Dorothy (Thomas) Grim. Wanda was a 1947 graduate of Wapello High School. On January 17, 1948, Wanda was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Pogemiller in Wapello. Wanda was a member of the Wapello First Presbyterian Church, Eastern Star, had served on the Wapello Cemetery board and also worked the polls for many elections. She was the classic Housewife/Mother of the 1950’s/60”s and legendary in her pursuit of her cleanliness in the home. She and Bob loved traveling to Arizona in the winter where they watched spring training and went antique shopping for pickle castors, biscuit jars and butter churns. Wanda liked to play cards frequently, playing several times a week with various card groups – both womens and mixed couples. She enjoyed golfing, attending Iowa football games and catching her children and grandchildren’s activities. To her family she was known as the “World Champion of Gift Wrapping”-as every gift large or small for every special occasion and Christmas was always wrapped very delicately and always topped with a bow.
Wanda will be deeply missed by her children, Rick (Kay) Pogemiller of Bellevue, Iowa and Jayne McCulley of Mediapolis; grandchildren, Clint (Katherine) Pogemiller, Matt (Deb) Pogemiller, Scott Pogemiller, Marc (Wendy) Whipple, Kimberley Rossiter (Joe), Allison (Joe) Malandra, Lindsey (Eric) Hausknecht, J.R. McCulley and Tanner (Ellen) McCulley and great-grandchildren, Ethan, Jack, Grace, Owen, Victoria, Diana, Kolt, Kash, Kwyn, Gianna, Tenley, Aslyn, Ronan, John, Jacob and Josephine.
Wanda was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bob Pogemiller on September 21, 2009; daughter, Denise Whipple and two brothers, Delbert and Neil Grim.