Dan J. Pfeifer, 79, of Burlington, died Friday, February 2, 2024, at Oakview Care and Rehabilitation Center in Burlington.
Born January 12, 1945, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, he was the son of Doyle Pfeifer and Melvine Hixson Graham. He married Kay Gillette on August 22, 1965, in Wapello, Iowa.
Dan was a long-time hairdresser and cosmetologist for almost 60 years and was the owner and operator of Dan’s Touch of Style. In addition, he began a clothing line called “Snit” and was a realtor for 43 years, most recently for Diamond Realty.
Dan was very involved in the Miss Burlington Pageant for many years, streamlining and coordinating the event. His love for music was indescribable and he, along with his wife Kay started Midwest Onion Singing Telegram Services and later Dan coordinated, performed and choreographed for the group “After 8”.
He was well known for his Santa collection which he proudly displayed every year in the windows of Dan’s Touch of Style. Dan loved decorating for holidays, especially Christmas. He loved being with his family to celebrate the birth of Jesus, with whom he had a close relationship. Dan was a Christian man with a deep love for God. Most importantly Dan loved supporting and cheering for his grandchildren in all their music activities.
He is survived by his wife Kay Pfeifer; three sons, Mitch Pfeifer, Derrick (Kelly) Pfeifer and Adam (Katlyn) Pfeifer all of Burlington; nine grandchildren, Kaylea, Julian, Logan, Alyssa, Aidan, Ashley, Phoebe, Nick and Sydney and one great grandson, Isaak.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A celebration of life will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 10th at the Drake. A private burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for his family.
According to his wishes, cremation has been accorded and entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.lunningfuneralchapel.com
Tamra Jean Moyner, 53, of Burlington, died Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.
Born December 10, 1970, in Burlington, Iowa, she was the daughter of Ronald and Donna (Hightower) Diercks. She married Gary Moyner on November 24, 1990, in Burlington.
Tamra was a homemaker and attended Burlington Baptist Church.
She was an avid runner and participated in several races yearly with the Bix 7 and the Great River Bridge races. She was a licensed cosmetologist and enjoyed cutting hair for many of her friends and family. Tamra loved baking, spoiling her cats, “Nutmeg” and “Boogie T”, yardwork, planting flowers and photography. She was an immaculate homemaker and took pride in her home.
Survivors include her husband Gary Moyner of Burlington; one son Alexander “Alex” (Danielle) Moyner of Burlington; two grandchildren, Zeriah Lynn Moyner and Arijannah Lee Moyner; her parents, Ronald and Donna Diercks of Burlington; five sisters, Tina White of Texaco, Illinois, Terri Helmick of Burlington, Amanda Diercks of St. Louis, Missouri and Mary Diercks and Rachel Diercks both of Burlington and one brother David Diercks of Eureka, Missouri.
She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents.
The memorial funeral service for Tamra will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 18th at Burlington Baptist Church. Pastor Kendall Adams will officiate. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service.
A memorial has been established for the family.
Cremation has been accorded and entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel.
Esther Estella Miller, age 90, departed this world to receive her heavenly reward and join her husband and many others who have gone before her on Saturday, January 27, 2024. She died in Rossville, Georgia.
Esther was born on December 14, 1933, in Alexandria, Indiana, the daughter of W. Forest and Muriel Dick Etsler. Esther was raised in Alexandria, Indiana and graduated from Alexandria High School. She married her sweetheart Herbert Wesley Miller on June 30, 1951, in the Alexandria Friends Church and began a lifelong journey in Iowa with him. He preceded her in death on March 19, 2008.
Esther’s life journey included learning to be a farm wife, gardening, canning, and cooking while raising their children. Sunday dinners with all the “trimmings” were a weekly common occurrence. She was a wonderful cook and loved to entertain guests as she often hosted many dinners for people. She loved to sew. She not only skillfully sewed for her family, but she also proudly used her talents to sew for the Midwest Old Threshers Reunion and many others. Esther loved to read and shared that joy with her children. Her love of music was well known. She played the piano, organ and accordion. For many years she was the pianist at the Mt Pleasant Bible Missionary church. She lovingly supported her husband’s love for tractors, and they belonged to the 2 Cylinder club, displaying their John Deere tractor at various events.
For several years while she raised her children, maintained her household, cooked, and canned she also worked at the I.A.A.P. in Middletown, Iowa. In their life journey, Esther and her husband together assisted in the operations of an orphanage in Beulah Heights, Kentucky. Later they maintained a Church campground in Indiana. Esther did not believe in being idle and her labors outside of the home also included working at Bergners, Grinders Deli and McDonalds, where she enjoyed making many acquaintances and friends.
Esther found joy in service to others. After the passing of her husband, she so appreciated the service of Hospice on his behalf she began volunteering for the Southeast Regional Home Health and Hospice in West Burlington Iowa. She spent many hours volunteering for Hospice and in 2014 was honored to receive an award recognizing her volunteer hours for hospice care from Mayor Shane Campbell at the Mayors Annual event. Later, in 2016 she was again recognized by the Iowa Hospice and Palliative Care Association and given a volunteer award for her service.
She is survived by her children Charlene (Dan) Henson of Rossville, Georgia, Jeff (Kith) Miller, Jerome, Idaho, Maurice (Terri) Miller, LaFayette, Georgia, Myron (Vicki) Miller, Galesburg, Illinois, Evan (Arlene) Miller, Galesburg, Illinois; 11 Grandchildren, 17 Great Grandchildren, 6 Great-Great Grandchildren, and Brother Jim Estler, Ft. Wayne, Indiana.
Esther was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Miller, two daughters Jeanene and Eileen, one grandchild Jeffrey, one brother, five sisters and her parents.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Southeast Iowa Regional Home Health and Hospice of West Burlington, Iowa in recognition of her volunteer contribution of time and dedication.
Visitation will be on February 10, 2024, at Lunning Chapel in Burlington, Iowa from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.
A private graveside service will follow at 4 p.m. at Forest Home Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.
Online condolences may be made at www.lunningfuneralchapel.com