Mary Louise "Mimi" Niehaus, 91, of Burlington, died Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the Klein Center in West Burlington.

Born June 2, 1933, in Burlington, she was the daughter of George and Suzanne Heil Beuckman. On August 3, 1957, she married Whitford "Whit" Sourwine Niehaus in Burlington. He died December 10, 2001.

Mimi taught school for three years; one year in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin and two in Burlington. &nbsp;After teaching, she helped in the office of Niehaus Motor Co.

She was an active member of Christ Episcopal Church. She also belonged to Hetta Gilbert, PEO and Aqua Babes.

Survivors include two daughters, Suzanne (Tim) Johnson of Burlington and Mary (Sanjeev Pandey) Niehaus of Chicago, IL; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; sister, Anne Crowl of Council Bluffs; and several nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one sister.&nbsp;

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.

The memorial service for Mrs. Niehaus will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Christ Episcopal Church with Father Carl Mann officiating. Coffee time will be held at Christ Episcopal Church following the service. &nbsp;Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials have been established for the Burlington Municipal Band, Des Moines County Historical Society or a charity of your choice.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Mary Louise "Mimi" Niehaus, 91, of Burlington, died Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the Klein Center in West Burlington.Born June 2, 1933, in Burlington, she was the daughter of George and Suzanne Heil Beuckman. On August 3, 1957, she married Whitford "Whit" Sourwine Niehaus in Burlington. He died December 10, 2001.Mimi taught school for three years; one year in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin and two in Burlington. &nbsp;After teaching, she helped in the office of Niehaus Motor Co.She was an active member of Christ Episcopal Church. She also belonged to Hetta Gilbert, PEO and Aqua Babes.Survivors include two daughters, Suzanne (Tim) Johnson of Burlington and Mary (Sanjeev Pandey) Niehaus of Chicago, IL; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; sister, Anne Crowl of Council Bluffs; and several nieces and nephews.&nbsp;Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one sister.&nbsp;Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.The memorial service for Mrs. Niehaus will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Christ Episcopal Church with Father Carl Mann officiating. Coffee time will be held at Christ Episcopal Church following the service. &nbsp;Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery at a later date.Memorials have been established for the Burlington Municipal Band, Des Moines County Historical Society or a charity of your choice.&nbsp;

Mary Niehaus

Ronald Duane McDowell, 79, of Burlington, died Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Rock Island.

Born Sept. 5, 1945, in Burlington, he was the son of Arthur and Mildred Myers McDowell. In 1963, he married Alice Williams. Together they had three children, Mark, Dana and Jennifer. They divorced in 1994. On Sept. 4, 1999, he married Diana Raedene DeVauld in Burlington. She passed Nov. 18, 2020.

He was a graduate of Burlington Community High School.

When Ron was young, he started working for Neisner Corner Store. He would go on to work for JI Case, then work as a Police Officer Burlington in the 60's. Ron made the decision to service his country. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving in Germany from August 2, 1971 until July 24, 1979. After his service in the Army, he joined the Illinois Air National Guard until April 3, 1993. After his service, he worked for a short time for Burlington Northern Railroad before finding his passion as a Veteran College Advisor for Southeastern Community College until his retirement. After retirement he worked for Lowe's.

Ron was a simple man; enjoyed spending time with his dog and drinking coffee. He loved supporting his grandchildren at their games and crocheting blankets for them. Ron loved and watched every episode of NCIS and was also a Trekkie. Ron had enjoyed listening to country music; especially, Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson and Reba. &nbsp;He volunteered with the SCC Blackhawks and could be seen taking tickets, or in the beer tent at Steamboat Days.&nbsp;

Survivors include his children, Dana McDowell of Rock Island, IL, Jennifer McDowell of Olympia, WA, Mark (Laura) McDowell of Tulsa, OK, Jessica (Mike) Denning of Cedar Rapids and Jonathan (Amanda) Cooper of Burlington; ten grandchildren, Kasie, Drew, Austin, Jordan, Justin, Matthew, Joshua, Amanda, Finn, and Rori; one great-granddaughter, Marley; sister-in-law, Carol Franklin and her son, Michael McDowell; cousins, Elaine Smith, and Robert Myers.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, James McDowell. and twin, Donald McDowell.

Visitation will be from noon until 7 p.m. with the family to receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street.

The funeral service for Mr. McDowell will be 2 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street. Full military honors will be rendered by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard. Burial will be in Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery. &nbsp;

A memorial has been established for his family.

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 </figure>Ronald Duane McDowell, 79, of Burlington, died Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Rock Island.Born Sept. 5, 1945, in Burlington, he was the son of Arthur and Mildred Myers McDowell. In 1963, he married Alice Williams. Together they had three children, Mark, Dana and Jennifer. They divorced in 1994. On Sept. 4, 1999, he married Diana Raedene DeVauld in Burlington. She passed Nov. 18, 2020.He was a graduate of Burlington Community High School.When Ron was young, he started working for Neisner Corner Store. He would go on to work for JI Case, then work as a Police Officer Burlington in the 60's. Ron made the decision to service his country. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving in Germany from August 2, 1971 until July 24, 1979. After his service in the Army, he joined the Illinois Air National Guard until April 3, 1993. After his service, he worked for a short time for Burlington Northern Railroad before finding his passion as a Veteran College Advisor for Southeastern Community College until his retirement. After retirement he worked for Lowe's.Ron was a simple man; enjoyed spending time with his dog and drinking coffee. He loved supporting his grandchildren at their games and crocheting blankets for them. Ron loved and watched every episode of NCIS and was also a Trekkie. Ron had enjoyed listening to country music; especially, Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson and Reba. &nbsp;He volunteered with the SCC Blackhawks and could be seen taking tickets, or in the beer tent at Steamboat Days.&nbsp;Survivors include his children, Dana McDowell of Rock Island, IL, Jennifer McDowell of Olympia, WA, Mark (Laura) McDowell of Tulsa, OK, Jessica (Mike) Denning of Cedar Rapids and Jonathan (Amanda) Cooper of Burlington; ten grandchildren, Kasie, Drew, Austin, Jordan, Justin, Matthew, Joshua, Amanda, Finn, and Rori; one great-granddaughter, Marley; sister-in-law, Carol Franklin and her son, Michael McDowell; cousins, Elaine Smith, and Robert Myers.Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, James McDowell. and twin, Donald McDowell.Visitation will be from noon until 7 p.m. with the family to receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street.The funeral service for Mr. McDowell will be 2 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street. Full military honors will be rendered by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard. Burial will be in Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery. &nbsp;A memorial has been established for his family.

Ronald Duane McDowell

Renee Suzanne Vandiver Denning, 75, of Burlington, died Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.

Born Oct. 14, 1949, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Darrel Grant and Mary Louise McClinton Vandiver. On June 6, 1969, she married James Anthony Denning in Burlington. Together, they had two children before they divorced. &nbsp;

She was a 1967 graduate of Burlington High School. She then attended the Burlington Hair Academy. &nbsp;

Renee worked as a hairdresser for many years. She also worked as CNA and ward clerk at Mercy Hospital.&nbsp;

She enjoyed raising and caring for her dachshunds. Renee liked to cook and loved her family.&nbsp;

Survivors include her son, Mike (Jessica) Denning of Cedar Rapids; two granddaughters, Ashley Smith and Jennifer Smith both of Denmark; family friend, Tom (Cindy) Smith, several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, parents, son, Joseph Denning.&nbsp;

Celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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 </figure>Renee Suzanne Vandiver Denning, 75, of Burlington, died Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.Born Oct. 14, 1949, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Darrel Grant and Mary Louise McClinton Vandiver. On June 6, 1969, she married James Anthony Denning in Burlington. Together, they had two children before they divorced. &nbsp;She was a 1967 graduate of Burlington High School. She then attended the Burlington Hair Academy. &nbsp;Renee worked as a hairdresser for many years. She also worked as CNA and ward clerk at Mercy Hospital.&nbsp;She enjoyed raising and caring for her dachshunds. Renee liked to cook and loved her family.&nbsp;Survivors include her son, Mike (Jessica) Denning of Cedar Rapids; two granddaughters, Ashley Smith and Jennifer Smith both of Denmark; family friend, Tom (Cindy) Smith, several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.She was preceded in death by her grandparents, parents, son, Joseph Denning.&nbsp;Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.Celebration of life will be held at a later date.A memorial has been established.&nbsp;

Renee Denning

Joseph "J.D." Dewayne Wilson, 78, of Gladstone, died Friday, April 18, 2025, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.

Born Dec. 11, 1946, in Fall City, Neb., he was the son of Clarence and Maxine Brown Wilson. On Jan. 23, 1967, he married the love of his life, Michele "Mickey" Marie Knotts in Burlington. She died Jan. 7, 2023.

He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving on the USS Taluga during the Vietnam War from March 18, 1964 until December 16, 1966.

J.D. was a hardworking, honest man who always kept his word and appreciated when others did the same. &nbsp;He loved welding, following in his father's footsteps. &nbsp;J.D. traveled all over the US doing pipeline work and on the road in his truck, which he took great pride in it. &nbsp;He enjoyed the outdoors; hunting, fishing or spending time on river. Most of all, he loved his wife and family. &nbsp;

His passing leaves a deep sadness, but his memory will continue on through all who love him.&nbsp;

Survivors include his children, Robert Wilson, Renee (James) Murphy, and Mamie Sue (Kyle) Elliot; nine grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; one brother, John Wilson; and one sister, Evelyn Carlisle.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, daughter-in-law, Barbara, granddaughter, Cherity Wilson, sister Pam Still and nephew Robert Lynn.

Funeral services are still being arranged and will be published when they become available.

A memorial has been established for Shriners Children's Hospital.

Please continue to keep J.D.'s family in your thoughts during this difficult time.

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 </figure>Joseph "J.D." Dewayne Wilson, 78, of Gladstone, died Friday, April 18, 2025, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.Born Dec. 11, 1946, in Fall City, Neb., he was the son of Clarence and Maxine Brown Wilson. On Jan. 23, 1967, he married the love of his life, Michele "Mickey" Marie Knotts in Burlington. She died Jan. 7, 2023.He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving on the USS Taluga during the Vietnam War from March 18, 1964 until December 16, 1966.J.D. was a hardworking, honest man who always kept his word and appreciated when others did the same. &nbsp;He loved welding, following in his father's footsteps. &nbsp;J.D. traveled all over the US doing pipeline work and on the road in his truck, which he took great pride in it. &nbsp;He enjoyed the outdoors; hunting, fishing or spending time on river. Most of all, he loved his wife and family. &nbsp;His passing leaves a deep sadness, but his memory will continue on through all who love him.&nbsp;Survivors include his children, Robert Wilson, Renee (James) Murphy, and Mamie Sue (Kyle) Elliot; nine grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; one brother, John Wilson; and one sister, Evelyn Carlisle.Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, daughter-in-law, Barbara, granddaughter, Cherity Wilson, sister Pam Still and nephew Robert Lynn.Funeral services are still being arranged and will be published when they become available.A memorial has been established for Shriners Children's Hospital.Please continue to keep J.D.'s family in your thoughts during this difficult time.

Joseph "J.D." Dewayne Wilson

Pamela Jo Moore, 70, of Burlington, died Monday, April 21, 2025, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.

Born Dec. 1, 1954, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Harry Francis and Mary Jo Brenneke Thompson. On Jan. 4, 1974, she married Michael Dean Moore in Burlington. He passed on April 8, 2004.

She was a graduate of Burlington High School and later attended Southeastern Community College where she received a degree in graphic design.&nbsp;

Pam worked as an Executive Administrative Assistant for Joe Merschman at Mershman Seed in West Point until her retirement.

She loved springtime, so she could visit greenhouses and plant sales. Pam was a crafter, she would create many items from sewing clothes to making holiday decorations. She liked to read, play pool, travel to visit her family and attend music festivals and concerts. She enjoyed her exercise class at the West Point Library, when she was able.

Survivors include her children, Sarah (Justin) Schultz of Silverdale, WA, and Joshua (Jeni) Moore of Nebraska City, NE; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; mother, Mary Jo Snowden of Burlington; brother, Jeffrey (Deanna) Thompson of Wever; sister, Rebecca Thompson of Burlington; sister-in-law, Linda Snowden of Burlington and niece and nephews, Sam, Tim and Derek Thompson.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her father, step-father, Robert Snowden, and step-siblings, Steven Snowden and Debra Ayers.

The celebration of life for Pam will be Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Wever Fire &amp; Rescue/Town Hall.

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 </figure>Pamela Jo Moore, 70, of Burlington, died Monday, April 21, 2025, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.Born Dec. 1, 1954, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Harry Francis and Mary Jo Brenneke Thompson. On Jan. 4, 1974, she married Michael Dean Moore in Burlington. He passed on April 8, 2004.She was a graduate of Burlington High School and later attended Southeastern Community College where she received a degree in graphic design.&nbsp;Pam worked as an Executive Administrative Assistant for Joe Merschman at Mershman Seed in West Point until her retirement.She loved springtime, so she could visit greenhouses and plant sales. Pam was a crafter, she would create many items from sewing clothes to making holiday decorations. She liked to read, play pool, travel to visit her family and attend music festivals and concerts. She enjoyed her exercise class at the West Point Library, when she was able.Survivors include her children, Sarah (Justin) Schultz of Silverdale, WA, and Joshua (Jeni) Moore of Nebraska City, NE; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; mother, Mary Jo Snowden of Burlington; brother, Jeffrey (Deanna) Thompson of Wever; sister, Rebecca Thompson of Burlington; sister-in-law, Linda Snowden of Burlington and niece and nephews, Sam, Tim and Derek Thompson.Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her father, step-father, Robert Snowden, and step-siblings, Steven Snowden and Debra Ayers.Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.The celebration of life for Pam will be Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Wever Fire &amp; Rescue/Town Hall.

Pamela Jo Moore

Kim L. Latta,&nbsp;69, of Muscatine, formerly of Burlington, died 6:05 a.m. Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Acura Healthcare in Muscatine. He was born on June 20, 1955, in Mount Pleasant, the son of Edward E. and Madeline A. Seyb Latta.

Kim was a 1973 graduate of Central Lee High School. He attended Drake University and later graduated from Oklahoma University with a Bachelor of Science in Education Degree. He taught school in New Mexico and later substitute taught in Kansas and Missouri. Kim also taught English as a second language in Mok’po, South Korea. Later he worked in sales at World Airways in Oakland, California. He then worked for twelve years as a casino dealer at Catfish Bend Casino until his retirement.

Kim was preceded in death by his parents and bothers: Gayle, Gary and Lynn.

Per his wishes, his body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation.

At Kim’s request, no services will be held.

Schmitz Funeral Home of Donnellson is assisting the family with arrangements.&nbsp;

Kim L. Latta,&nbsp;69, of Muscatine, formerly of Burlington, died 6:05 a.m. Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Acura Healthcare in Muscatine. He was born on June 20, 1955, in Mount Pleasant, the son of Edward E. and Madeline A. Seyb Latta. Kim was a 1973 graduate of Central Lee High School. He attended Drake University and later graduated from Oklahoma University with a Bachelor of Science in Education Degree. He taught school in New Mexico and later substitute taught in Kansas and Missouri. Kim also taught English as a second language in Mok’po, South Korea. Later he worked in sales at World Airways in Oakland, California. He then worked for twelve years as a casino dealer at Catfish Bend Casino until his retirement. Kim was preceded in death by his parents and bothers: Gayle, Gary and Lynn. Per his wishes, his body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation. At Kim’s request, no services will be held. Schmitz Funeral Home of Donnellson is assisting the family with arrangements.&nbsp;

Kim Latta

Mr. James Edward Felland, 86, of Burlington, died at Arbor Court in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, on April 22, 2025.

Born on January 24, 1939 in Cresco, Iowa he was the son of Orel T. and Esther L. Miller Felland. He married Beverly J. Enhorning on November 22, 1976 in Burlington, Iowa.

Jim was a 1957 graduate of Harmony High School in Harmony, Minnesota and served in the United States Navy from 1958 to 1962 being discharged in Oakland, California. Jim was a Machine Repairman for J.I. Case company for 23 ½ years retiring in 1992.

He was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church, Life member of the NRA, VFW, Eagles Lodge Aerie #150, Moose Lodge #579 of Burlington. Jim loved to hunt, fish, listen to Big Bands and Polka Music and was an avid Storyteller. He was a woodworker making the majority of the furniture for his home, family and friends. Jim loved watching old westerns and John Wayne was his hero.

Survivors include his wife Beverly of 48 years, three sons; Todd A. (Valerie) Felland of Danville, IA, Timothy S. (Deanna) Felland of Burlington, IA, Todd Edward (Carol) Stewart of Urbandale, IA; two daughters, Amy L. Bloomer, and Angela S. (Randall) Flowers, both of Burlington, IA; 15 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren, and one on the way; three sisters, Sonja M. (Rolf) Brown of Eden Prairie, MN, Martha A. Felland of Plymouth, MN and Marian E. Felland of Minneapolis, MN and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother Richard A. Felland.

The Military Rites and Memorial Funeral Service for Mr. James E. Felland will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Lunning Chapel. Chaplain Don Combs will officiate, and inurnment will be in the Aspen Grove Cemetery Columbarium. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Military rites will be conducted by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard and the United States Navy Honors Team.

Memorials have been established for Bethany Lutheran Church and Compassus Hospice.

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 </figure>Mr. James Edward Felland, 86, of Burlington, died at Arbor Court in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, on April 22, 2025.Born on January 24, 1939 in Cresco, Iowa he was the son of Orel T. and Esther L. Miller Felland. He married Beverly J. Enhorning on November 22, 1976 in Burlington, Iowa.Jim was a 1957 graduate of Harmony High School in Harmony, Minnesota and served in the United States Navy from 1958 to 1962 being discharged in Oakland, California. Jim was a Machine Repairman for J.I. Case company for 23 ½ years retiring in 1992.He was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church, Life member of the NRA, VFW, Eagles Lodge Aerie #150, Moose Lodge #579 of Burlington. Jim loved to hunt, fish, listen to Big Bands and Polka Music and was an avid Storyteller. He was a woodworker making the majority of the furniture for his home, family and friends. Jim loved watching old westerns and John Wayne was his hero.Survivors include his wife Beverly of 48 years, three sons; Todd A. (Valerie) Felland of Danville, IA, Timothy S. (Deanna) Felland of Burlington, IA, Todd Edward (Carol) Stewart of Urbandale, IA; two daughters, Amy L. Bloomer, and Angela S. (Randall) Flowers, both of Burlington, IA; 15 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren, and one on the way; three sisters, Sonja M. (Rolf) Brown of Eden Prairie, MN, Martha A. Felland of Plymouth, MN and Marian E. Felland of Minneapolis, MN and several nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother Richard A. Felland.The Military Rites and Memorial Funeral Service for Mr. James E. Felland will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Lunning Chapel. Chaplain Don Combs will officiate, and inurnment will be in the Aspen Grove Cemetery Columbarium. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.Military rites will be conducted by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard and the United States Navy Honors Team.Memorials have been established for Bethany Lutheran Church and Compassus Hospice.

James Edward Felland

Lloyd Beryl Sparrow, 104, of Lomax, Ill, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025, one day before his 105th birthday, at the Oak Lane Nursing &amp; Rehab in Stronghurst, Ill.&nbsp;

Beryl was born April 20, 1920 in Lomax the son of Lloyd W. and Bessie M. Burkiett Sparrow. On Jan. 18, 1952, he married Fern F. Welch at the Church of the Nazarene in Lomax. She survives.&nbsp;

Beryl lived all of his life in the Lomax area. He was a 1939 graduate of Dallas City High School. While in high school, Beryl assisted his father with the operation of the Lomax Canning Factory. Following high school, he attended college, before joining his brother, Vernal, in a farming operation. He also owned and operated heavy equipment on their farm and many other local farms. Later, Beryl returned to the Lomax Canning Factory, to work along side his father once more. After the closing of the Canning Factory, he continued to farm in the Lomax area until his retirement in 1990. After retirement, he remained active operating Beryl’s This &amp; That in Lomax. He was a member of the Henderson County Farm Bureau and the Lomax Church of the Nazerene, where he received the 2002 Distinguished Service Award. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Survivors include his wife of 73 years, Fern, five children: Carla (Don) Williams of West Burlington, Lloyd E. (Janie) Sparrow of Ocala, Florida, Ann (Michael) Brooks of Crestview, Florida, Martin Sparrow of Dallas City and Byron (Jennifer) Sparrow of Stronghurst; 11 grandchildren: Adonica (Michael) Gould, Lucas (Kaylin) Sparrow, John (Stephanie) Sparrow, Chastity (Steve) Heagerty, Marc (Skye Moore) Sparrow, Bobby Sparrow, Danielle Sparrow, Monte Cole, Kaitlin (Matt) McVey, Jacob Sparrow and Mitchell Sparrow, 13 great-grandchildren and one sister-in-law, Jean Anne Sparrow of Salem, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by two sisters: Helen Hunter Pfieffer and Vera Mae Logan, one brother: Vernal Sparrow and one daughter-in-law: Traci Sparrow.&nbsp;

The funeral service for Beryl will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Banks &amp; Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe with Pastor Jordan Knight officiating.

The family will receive friends Thursday, April 24 from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at Banks &amp; Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe.

As per Beryl’s wishes, following services his body will be donated to the Deeded Body Program at the University of Iowa. Burial will be held at a later date in Crane Cemetery, near Lomax.&nbsp;

A memorial fund has been established for Oak lane Nursing and Rehab.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Lloyd Beryl Sparrow, 104, of Lomax, Ill, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025, one day before his 105th birthday, at the Oak Lane Nursing &amp; Rehab in Stronghurst, Ill.&nbsp;Beryl was born April 20, 1920 in Lomax the son of Lloyd W. and Bessie M. Burkiett Sparrow. On Jan. 18, 1952, he married Fern F. Welch at the Church of the Nazarene in Lomax. She survives.&nbsp;Beryl lived all of his life in the Lomax area. He was a 1939 graduate of Dallas City High School. While in high school, Beryl assisted his father with the operation of the Lomax Canning Factory. Following high school, he attended college, before joining his brother, Vernal, in a farming operation. He also owned and operated heavy equipment on their farm and many other local farms. Later, Beryl returned to the Lomax Canning Factory, to work along side his father once more. After the closing of the Canning Factory, he continued to farm in the Lomax area until his retirement in 1990. After retirement, he remained active operating Beryl’s This &amp; That in Lomax. He was a member of the Henderson County Farm Bureau and the Lomax Church of the Nazerene, where he received the 2002 Distinguished Service Award. &nbsp;&nbsp;Survivors include his wife of 73 years, Fern, five children: Carla (Don) Williams of West Burlington, Lloyd E. (Janie) Sparrow of Ocala, Florida, Ann (Michael) Brooks of Crestview, Florida, Martin Sparrow of Dallas City and Byron (Jennifer) Sparrow of Stronghurst; 11 grandchildren: Adonica (Michael) Gould, Lucas (Kaylin) Sparrow, John (Stephanie) Sparrow, Chastity (Steve) Heagerty, Marc (Skye Moore) Sparrow, Bobby Sparrow, Danielle Sparrow, Monte Cole, Kaitlin (Matt) McVey, Jacob Sparrow and Mitchell Sparrow, 13 great-grandchildren and one sister-in-law, Jean Anne Sparrow of Salem, Iowa.He was preceded in death by two sisters: Helen Hunter Pfieffer and Vera Mae Logan, one brother: Vernal Sparrow and one daughter-in-law: Traci Sparrow.&nbsp;The funeral service for Beryl will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Banks &amp; Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe with Pastor Jordan Knight officiating.The family will receive friends Thursday, April 24 from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at Banks &amp; Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe.As per Beryl’s wishes, following services his body will be donated to the Deeded Body Program at the University of Iowa. Burial will be held at a later date in Crane Cemetery, near Lomax.&nbsp;A memorial fund has been established for Oak lane Nursing and Rehab.&nbsp;

Beryl Sparrow

Susan Ellen "Sue" Olenick, 75, of Dallas City, Ill., died Saturday, April 19, 2025, at home, surrounded by her family. Sue was born April 30, 1949, in Englewood, New Jersey, the daughter of Levi and Dorothy Schomp Porter. On June 24, 1968, she married John Olenick in Three Bridges, New Jersey. He survives. Sue was a graduate of Hunterdon Central High School in Flemington, New Jersey. Earlier in life, she worked for Lipton Tea and Eaton Corporation in New Jersey, before her husband’s work relocated them to Dallas City in 1977. Once in the Dallas City area, she worked for Shaefer Pen in Fort Madison and for Methode Electronics in Carthage for 19 years, retiring in 2008.&nbsp; Sue was a creative individual who enjoyed drawing, crafts and painting. She also enjoyed camping and traveling, especially by motorcycle with her husband. They traveled all over the United States by Gold Wing motorcycles. She was a member of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association from 1989 until the groups recent dissolution. The last few years, she enjoyed camping in their fifth wheel camper.&nbsp;

Besides her husband, John, survivors include three daughters: Renee and Curtis of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, Chandra Sue Olenick of Dallas City and Cheryl and Dillon Yaley of Quincy, Illinois, grandchildren: Nichole and Hunter Faul of Mount Pleasant, Gavin Muller of Dallas City and Gabriel and Isaac Yaley of Quincy and great-grandchildren: Elliot Muller of Dallas City and Oakley Faul of Keokuk, Iowa. 

She was preceded in death by her parents.&nbsp;

The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Banks &amp; Beals Funeral Home in Dallas City. Services will be held at 6:00 p.m., following visitation, with Pastor Roger Welty officiating.&nbsp; Cremation will be entrusted to Banks &amp; Beals Funeral Home following the service. Burial will be held at later date at the Keokuk National Cemetery.&nbsp; A memorial fund has been established for Lee County Hospice or the Memorial Hospital.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Susan Ellen "Sue" Olenick, 75, of Dallas City, Ill., died Saturday, April 19, 2025, at home, surrounded by her family. Sue was born April 30, 1949, in Englewood, New Jersey, the daughter of Levi and Dorothy Schomp Porter. On June 24, 1968, she married John Olenick in Three Bridges, New Jersey. He survives. Sue was a graduate of Hunterdon Central High School in Flemington, New Jersey. Earlier in life, she worked for Lipton Tea and Eaton Corporation in New Jersey, before her husband’s work relocated them to Dallas City in 1977. Once in the Dallas City area, she worked for Shaefer Pen in Fort Madison and for Methode Electronics in Carthage for 19 years, retiring in 2008.&nbsp; Sue was a creative individual who enjoyed drawing, crafts and painting. She also enjoyed camping and traveling, especially by motorcycle with her husband. They traveled all over the United States by Gold Wing motorcycles. She was a member of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association from 1989 until the groups recent dissolution. The last few years, she enjoyed camping in their fifth wheel camper.&nbsp; Besides her husband, John, survivors include three daughters: Renee and Curtis of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, Chandra Sue Olenick of Dallas City and Cheryl and Dillon Yaley of Quincy, Illinois, grandchildren: Nichole and Hunter Faul of Mount Pleasant, Gavin Muller of Dallas City and Gabriel and Isaac Yaley of Quincy and great-grandchildren: Elliot Muller of Dallas City and Oakley Faul of Keokuk, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Banks &amp; Beals Funeral Home in Dallas City. Services will be held at 6:00 p.m., following visitation, with Pastor Roger Welty officiating.&nbsp; Cremation will be entrusted to Banks &amp; Beals Funeral Home following the service. Burial will be held at later date at the Keokuk National Cemetery.&nbsp; A memorial fund has been established for Lee County Hospice or the Memorial Hospital.&nbsp;

Susan Ellen "Sue" Olenick

Geraldine Johnson, 69, of Burlington, died Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington. Born Nov. 2, 1955, in Quincy, Ill., she was the daughter of Melvin and Margret Rudd Johnson.

Geraldine was full of life. &nbsp;She had a bubbly personality but wasn't afraid to speak her mind. &nbsp;On occasion she could be a little ornery. &nbsp;She was a great cook and enjoyed making wonderful meals for her family. &nbsp;Geraldine had great luck, and enjoyed practicing that luck on scratch off tickets. &nbsp;She loved watching her morning game shows, Let's Make a Deal and The Price is Right. &nbsp;She liked gardening and growing beautiful flowers. &nbsp;She set food out for the birds and the animals and enjoyed watching them in her yard. &nbsp;Geraldine's warmth and kindness will be missed tremendously, but her memory will continue on in the hearts of all who love her.

Her family includes her children; Jacob (Sara Wright) Johnson, Melissa (Sharee "Nurse Betty" Settles) Johnson, Latisha (Tim) Lewis, Danielle (Devlin Nichols) Johnson, Kia (Reggie) Elliott; nineteen grandkids and twenty-three great-grandkids; eight sisters, Jaqueline Parrish, Margo Harris, Suzette Parrish, Sharon Parrish, Patricia Humphery, Melva Johnson, Charlotte Clay and Tammy Lewis, one brother, Melvin Johnson.

Besides the love of her life, Gregory "The Commish" Darnell, she was preceded in death by her parents Margret and Melvin Johnson, two brothers and two sisters.

Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.

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 <figcaption>Geraldine Johnson</figcaption>
 </figure>Geraldine Johnson, 69, of Burlington, died Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington. Born Nov. 2, 1955, in Quincy, Ill., she was the daughter of Melvin and Margret Rudd Johnson.Geraldine was full of life. &nbsp;She had a bubbly personality but wasn't afraid to speak her mind. &nbsp;On occasion she could be a little ornery. &nbsp;She was a great cook and enjoyed making wonderful meals for her family. &nbsp;Geraldine had great luck, and enjoyed practicing that luck on scratch off tickets. &nbsp;She loved watching her morning game shows, Let's Make a Deal and The Price is Right. &nbsp;She liked gardening and growing beautiful flowers. &nbsp;She set food out for the birds and the animals and enjoyed watching them in her yard. &nbsp;Geraldine's warmth and kindness will be missed tremendously, but her memory will continue on in the hearts of all who love her.Her family includes her children; Jacob (Sara Wright) Johnson, Melissa (Sharee "Nurse Betty" Settles) Johnson, Latisha (Tim) Lewis, Danielle (Devlin Nichols) Johnson, Kia (Reggie) Elliott; nineteen grandkids and twenty-three great-grandkids; eight sisters, Jaqueline Parrish, Margo Harris, Suzette Parrish, Sharon Parrish, Patricia Humphery, Melva Johnson, Charlotte Clay and Tammy Lewis, one brother, Melvin Johnson.Besides the love of her life, Gregory "The Commish" Darnell, she was preceded in death by her parents Margret and Melvin Johnson, two brothers and two sisters.Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.

Geraldine Johnson

Ft. Madison lost a true booster Saturday night. Dan Reppert, age 83. who had been proud to call Ft. Madison his home for the last 34 years, died peacefully at his home with family by his side on Saturday, April 12, 2025, after a long illness.&nbsp; Arthur Daniel Reppert II was born in Burlington, IA, on January 28, 1942.&nbsp; He was the only child of Robert A. Reppert and&nbsp; Evva Maude Reppert, owners of the White House Dairy. Dan graduated from Burlington High School and attended Luther College before graduating from Iowa Wesleyan College with a degree in history.&nbsp; He taught high school Speech and Drama in both Burlington and Southern California before moving on to other interests.&nbsp;

Dan worked at Sheaffer Pen Company for 12 years and then earned his&nbsp; electrician license, working around Burlington and Ft. Madison on many restoration projects.&nbsp;

In 2000, Dan married Cyndie Campbell Schlagel, his beloved partner, continuing the evolution of a friendship that began in the 60s.&nbsp;

Dan was well-known as a pen collector and yearly, with Cyndie, attended pen shows around the nation, making many life-long friends in the pen collecting community and making vintage Sheaffer pens available to enthusiasts across the country. Besides pens, he also collected other Sheaffer memorabilia and White House Dairy memorabilia.&nbsp;

Other hobbies included acting and directing with Players’ Workshop in Burlington, having had lead roles in such plays as Deathtrap and 84 Charing Cross Road, reading, volunteering at the Sheaffer Pen Museum, and getting together with friends for brunch on Sundays to discuss the world and its condition. Dear friend and breakfast companion, Mary Krohlow passed on Dan’s birthday this year, January 28th.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dan was known to be the contrarian in these conversations — taking the opposite view just to rile the others and make the conversation more fun.&nbsp;He was also a member of the Fort Madison Historical Commission for many years.

Of all the things that can be said of Dan, the most obvious is that he was a good friend. He would help you take down a wall or put up a new one, tile your shower or paint your kitchen, rewire your whole house or just hang a chandelier, drive you to an appointment or just hand you his car keys. If you were lucky enough to have Dan for a friend, there was nothing he would not help you with.

Dan was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife, Cyndie, his step-daughter, Ericka (Donald) Breuer and grandchildren, William and Grace Breuer and Sophia Maiers.

Barr Memorial Chapel is honored to serve Dan’s Family, and an online guest book may be found at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.barrmemorialchapel.com/" target="_blank">www.barrmemorialchapel.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

There will be a celebration of Dan’s life at the Sheaffer Pen Museum on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 2 to 5 p.m., in Fort Madison. Hope to see you there to share stories.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ***Balfinate***

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 <figcaption>Dan Reppert</figcaption>
 </figure>Ft. Madison lost a true booster Saturday night. Dan Reppert, age 83. who had been proud to call Ft. Madison his home for the last 34 years, died peacefully at his home with family by his side on Saturday, April 12, 2025, after a long illness.&nbsp; Arthur Daniel Reppert II was born in Burlington, IA, on January 28, 1942.&nbsp; He was the only child of Robert A. Reppert and&nbsp; Evva Maude Reppert, owners of the White House Dairy. Dan graduated from Burlington High School and attended Luther College before graduating from Iowa Wesleyan College with a degree in history.&nbsp; He taught high school Speech and Drama in both Burlington and Southern California before moving on to other interests.&nbsp;Dan worked at Sheaffer Pen Company for 12 years and then earned his&nbsp; electrician license, working around Burlington and Ft. Madison on many restoration projects.&nbsp;In 2000, Dan married Cyndie Campbell Schlagel, his beloved partner, continuing the evolution of a friendship that began in the 60s.&nbsp;Dan was well-known as a pen collector and yearly, with Cyndie, attended pen shows around the nation, making many life-long friends in the pen collecting community and making vintage Sheaffer pens available to enthusiasts across the country. Besides pens, he also collected other Sheaffer memorabilia and White House Dairy memorabilia.&nbsp;Other hobbies included acting and directing with Players’ Workshop in Burlington, having had lead roles in such plays as Deathtrap and 84 Charing Cross Road, reading, volunteering at the Sheaffer Pen Museum, and getting together with friends for brunch on Sundays to discuss the world and its condition. Dear friend and breakfast companion, Mary Krohlow passed on Dan’s birthday this year, January 28th.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dan was known to be the contrarian in these conversations — taking the opposite view just to rile the others and make the conversation more fun.&nbsp;He was also a member of the Fort Madison Historical Commission for many years.Of all the things that can be said of Dan, the most obvious is that he was a good friend. He would help you take down a wall or put up a new one, tile your shower or paint your kitchen, rewire your whole house or just hang a chandelier, drive you to an appointment or just hand you his car keys. If you were lucky enough to have Dan for a friend, there was nothing he would not help you with.Dan was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife, Cyndie, his step-daughter, Ericka (Donald) Breuer and grandchildren, William and Grace Breuer and Sophia Maiers.Barr Memorial Chapel is honored to serve Dan’s Family, and an online guest book may be found at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.barrmemorialchapel.com/" target="_blank">www.barrmemorialchapel.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;There will be a celebration of Dan’s life at the Sheaffer Pen Museum on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 2 to 5 p.m., in Fort Madison. Hope to see you there to share stories.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ***Balfinate***

Dan Reppert

Mary Kathryn Krohlow, 80, of Burlington, died Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at her home.

Born May 1, 1944, in Wisconsin, she was the daughter of Edgar A. and Ruth E. Zuelke Krohlow. She attended Seymour High School, where she graduated as valedictorian of her class in 1962. She continued her education and graduated from Wartburg College. Mary started her career in 1966 teaching English and serving as the staff advisor to the students who produced the newspaper, "The Purple and Gray" and the "Pathfinder" yearbook at Burlington Community High School.

Mary served on both the Burlington Public Library Board of Trustees and the Southeast Iowa Regional Library Board of Trustees. She was instrumental in the fundraising efforts for the present public library building. She spent many hours researching local history and published "Streets of Honor", telling many tales of Burlington's past. As a long-time board member, play producer and director of the Players' Workshop, she was currently working on preserving their history. Mary supported many other local organizations with her time and talents: the Burlington Municipal Band, Des Moines County Historical Society, Mock Trials, The Shakespeare Club, WIUM-FM (public radio) and local book clubs.

She loved watching women's athletics (Wartburg and Iowa games with Caitlyn Clark) and the Green Bay Packers. Mary had many adventures as she traveled the world for Benner Tea Company, Worldwide Chain Store Systems, Inc., Marwood Distribution Systems, Inc., and the British American Consulting Group, but she also enjoyed the time she spent with her friends and fellow volunteers in all of her varied activities. Her time, expertise, mentorship, and contributions to the Burlington-area community will be missed.

Survivors include her brother, Tom Krohlow; sister-in-law, Jan Krohlow; nephew, Todd Krohlow; niece, Tricia Hendricks; great niece, Skyelin Krohlow; great nephew, Austin Hendricks; aunt, Gloria Krohlow and many cousins, extended family members and friends.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Patrick J. Krohlow.

A celebration of life for Mary will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Players' Workshop, 1431 Grove Street, Burlington.&nbsp;

A celebration of life for Mary will be from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the Cicero Town Hall, N9195 County Rd X, Black Creek, WI 54165. &nbsp;A private family burial will be in North Cicero Cemetery in Cicero Township, WI.&nbsp;

Memorials have been established for the Burlington Public Library, 210 Court Street, Burlington, Iowa, 52601; Players’ Workshop, PO Box 793, Burlington, Iowa, 52601; and Wartburg College, 100 Wartburg Boulevard, Waverly, Iowa 50677.

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 </figure>Mary Kathryn Krohlow, 80, of Burlington, died Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at her home.Born May 1, 1944, in Wisconsin, she was the daughter of Edgar A. and Ruth E. Zuelke Krohlow. She attended Seymour High School, where she graduated as valedictorian of her class in 1962. She continued her education and graduated from Wartburg College. Mary started her career in 1966 teaching English and serving as the staff advisor to the students who produced the newspaper, "The Purple and Gray" and the "Pathfinder" yearbook at Burlington Community High School.Mary served on both the Burlington Public Library Board of Trustees and the Southeast Iowa Regional Library Board of Trustees. She was instrumental in the fundraising efforts for the present public library building. She spent many hours researching local history and published "Streets of Honor", telling many tales of Burlington's past. As a long-time board member, play producer and director of the Players' Workshop, she was currently working on preserving their history. Mary supported many other local organizations with her time and talents: the Burlington Municipal Band, Des Moines County Historical Society, Mock Trials, The Shakespeare Club, WIUM-FM (public radio) and local book clubs.She loved watching women's athletics (Wartburg and Iowa games with Caitlyn Clark) and the Green Bay Packers. Mary had many adventures as she traveled the world for Benner Tea Company, Worldwide Chain Store Systems, Inc., Marwood Distribution Systems, Inc., and the British American Consulting Group, but she also enjoyed the time she spent with her friends and fellow volunteers in all of her varied activities. Her time, expertise, mentorship, and contributions to the Burlington-area community will be missed.Survivors include her brother, Tom Krohlow; sister-in-law, Jan Krohlow; nephew, Todd Krohlow; niece, Tricia Hendricks; great niece, Skyelin Krohlow; great nephew, Austin Hendricks; aunt, Gloria Krohlow and many cousins, extended family members and friends.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Patrick J. Krohlow.Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.A celebration of life for Mary will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Players' Workshop, 1431 Grove Street, Burlington.&nbsp;A celebration of life for Mary will be from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the Cicero Town Hall, N9195 County Rd X, Black Creek, WI 54165. &nbsp;A private family burial will be in North Cicero Cemetery in Cicero Township, WI.&nbsp;Memorials have been established for the Burlington Public Library, 210 Court Street, Burlington, Iowa, 52601; Players’ Workshop, PO Box 793, Burlington, Iowa, 52601; and Wartburg College, 100 Wartburg Boulevard, Waverly, Iowa 50677.

Mary Kathryn Krohlow

Brenda Sue Mutchler, 67, of Burlington, died Wednesday, April 16, at her home in Burlington. Born March 20, 1958, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Charles J. and Sandra J. Turner Mutchler.&nbsp;

Brenda worked as a CNA for 20 years and then for the Des Moines County Humane Society for 10 years.

She attended Parkside Baptist Church. &nbsp;She enjoyed gardening and playing with her spoiled cat, Sunny. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, watching them fish, swimming with them and playing barbies with her granddaughter.

Survivors include three daughters, Karri Swartzlander, Melissa "Missy" (Robert) Jacobs and Jessica Ball, all of Burlington; nine grandchildren, Jordan, Caitlin, Austin, Jakob, Joshua, Kayla, Abigail, Isaiah and Gideon; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Charles "Joe" Mutchler and Darrell Mutchler, both of Burlington; and special friend, Max Wall.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Cheryl Canterbury.

Family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. on Friday, April 25, concluding with her funeral service at 3 p.m. at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street, with Pastor Dean Graber officiating. &nbsp;Brenda will be laid to rest in Aspen Grove Cemetery at a later date.

A memorial has been established for the Des Moines County Humane Society.

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 </figure>Brenda Sue Mutchler, 67, of Burlington, died Wednesday, April 16, at her home in Burlington. Born March 20, 1958, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Charles J. and Sandra J. Turner Mutchler.&nbsp;Brenda worked as a CNA for 20 years and then for the Des Moines County Humane Society for 10 years.She attended Parkside Baptist Church. &nbsp;She enjoyed gardening and playing with her spoiled cat, Sunny. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, watching them fish, swimming with them and playing barbies with her granddaughter.Survivors include three daughters, Karri Swartzlander, Melissa "Missy" (Robert) Jacobs and Jessica Ball, all of Burlington; nine grandchildren, Jordan, Caitlin, Austin, Jakob, Joshua, Kayla, Abigail, Isaiah and Gideon; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Charles "Joe" Mutchler and Darrell Mutchler, both of Burlington; and special friend, Max Wall.She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Cheryl Canterbury.Family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. on Friday, April 25, concluding with her funeral service at 3 p.m. at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street, with Pastor Dean Graber officiating. &nbsp;Brenda will be laid to rest in Aspen Grove Cemetery at a later date.A memorial has been established for the Des Moines County Humane Society.Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.

Brenda Sue Mutchler

Leanna F. Elmore, 74, of Burlington, died Friday, April 11, 2025, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center Hospice House in West Burlington.

Born on Oct. 17, 1950, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Leo and Lena Ashby Stamper. On April 18, 1969, in Burlington, she married Keith D. Elmore. He preceded her in death on May 5, 2002.

Leanna worked for Wal-Mart and Hungry Bear and was a member of Community of Christ Church in Burlington. Leanna enjoyed watching western tv shows and listening to Elvis Presley. She loved enjoying bake goods and candy. Her sweet dog Shay was her world and brought her the most joy. Most of all Leanna loved being with her family.

She is survived by her two children: Peggy (Brad) Nelson and Jeffrey (fiancé Jenny Pitts) Elmore all of Burlington; six grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren and two sisters: Becky (Andy) Judd and Tina (Danny) John all of Burlington.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Cremation has been entrusted and accorded to the care of Lunning Chapel. No formal services will be held at this time.

Leanna F. Elmore, 74, of Burlington, died Friday, April 11, 2025, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center Hospice House in West Burlington.Born on Oct. 17, 1950, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Leo and Lena Ashby Stamper. On April 18, 1969, in Burlington, she married Keith D. Elmore. He preceded her in death on May 5, 2002.Leanna worked for Wal-Mart and Hungry Bear and was a member of Community of Christ Church in Burlington. Leanna enjoyed watching western tv shows and listening to Elvis Presley. She loved enjoying bake goods and candy. Her sweet dog Shay was her world and brought her the most joy. Most of all Leanna loved being with her family.She is survived by her two children: Peggy (Brad) Nelson and Jeffrey (fiancé Jenny Pitts) Elmore all of Burlington; six grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren and two sisters: Becky (Andy) Judd and Tina (Danny) John all of Burlington.She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.Cremation has been entrusted and accorded to the care of Lunning Chapel. No formal services will be held at this time.

Leanna F. Elmore

Dewey R. McLerran,&nbsp;92, of Donnellson, died at 4:55 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at the Van Buren County Hospital in Keosauqua. He was born on Oct. 12, 1932, in Harper, Miss., the son of Cull B. and Myrtle Harper McLerran. On Dec. 28, 1951, he married Lois E. Hahn in Richland, Iowa. She preceded him in death on April 2, 2000.

He is survived by his daughter: Jeanne (Pat) Doyle of Donnellson, Iowa; two sons: Scott McLerran of Stuart, Florida, Michael (Mary) McLerran of New London, Iowa; grandchildren: Andy McLerran, Ryan McLerran, Zachary (Chance Morgan) Doyle and Evan (Kenzie Northup) Doyle. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife: Lois; siblings: Inez Corbin, Ivan McLerran, Ira McLerran, Clester McLerran and Carolena Anderson.

Dewey served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked at Contel Telephone for thirty-six years, where he held a manager position. He also was a lawn mower and bicycle mechanic. Dewey was a member of the Donnellson City Council and served as Mayor for many years. He was also a member of the Donnellson Lion’s Club and was an avid Kansas City Chiefs and Royals fan. Dewey especially loved spending time with his family and grandchildren.

A private graveside service will be held Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Evangelical Cemetery in Donnellson with a flag presentation by the Donnellson American Legion.

Family and friends are invited to a celebration of life to be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Lee County Fairgrounds Learning Center.

A memorial has been established in his memory for PAW Animal Shelter in honor of his dog “Princess”.

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 <figcaption>Dewey McLerran</figcaption>
 </figure>Dewey R. McLerran,&nbsp;92, of Donnellson, died at 4:55 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at the Van Buren County Hospital in Keosauqua. He was born on Oct. 12, 1932, in Harper, Miss., the son of Cull B. and Myrtle Harper McLerran. On Dec. 28, 1951, he married Lois E. Hahn in Richland, Iowa. She preceded him in death on April 2, 2000. He is survived by his daughter: Jeanne (Pat) Doyle of Donnellson, Iowa; two sons: Scott McLerran of Stuart, Florida, Michael (Mary) McLerran of New London, Iowa; grandchildren: Andy McLerran, Ryan McLerran, Zachary (Chance Morgan) Doyle and Evan (Kenzie Northup) Doyle. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife: Lois; siblings: Inez Corbin, Ivan McLerran, Ira McLerran, Clester McLerran and Carolena Anderson. Dewey served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked at Contel Telephone for thirty-six years, where he held a manager position. He also was a lawn mower and bicycle mechanic. Dewey was a member of the Donnellson City Council and served as Mayor for many years. He was also a member of the Donnellson Lion’s Club and was an avid Kansas City Chiefs and Royals fan. Dewey especially loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. A private graveside service will be held Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Evangelical Cemetery in Donnellson with a flag presentation by the Donnellson American Legion. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of life to be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Lee County Fairgrounds Learning Center. A memorial has been established in his memory for PAW Animal Shelter in honor of his dog “Princess”. Schmitz Funeral Home of Donnellson is assisting the family with arrangements.&nbsp;

Dewey R. McLerran

Stephen “Steve” R. Ramsey, 80, of Burlington, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington. Born Oct. 19, 1944, in Burlington, he was the son of Gerald and Lorraine Ramsey. He married Nancy Kirby on March 29, 1980.

Steve worked for J.I. Case for 34 years until his retirement. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and Green Bay Packers fan. He enjoyed bowling and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years Nancy Ramsey of Burlington; son Mike (Christie) Dixon of South Carolina; two grandchildren; four great grandchildren and cousins.

A celebration of life will be held beginning at 4 p.m. Friday, May 2 at the UAW #807 Hall, 9313 Koestner St, Burlington. According to his wishes, cremation has been accorded and entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery at a later date.

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 </figure>Stephen “Steve” R. Ramsey, 80, of Burlington, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington. Born Oct. 19, 1944, in Burlington, he was the son of Gerald and Lorraine Ramsey. He married Nancy Kirby on March 29, 1980.Steve worked for J.I. Case for 34 years until his retirement. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and Green Bay Packers fan. He enjoyed bowling and spending time with his family.He is survived by his wife of 44 years Nancy Ramsey of Burlington; son Mike (Christie) Dixon of South Carolina; two grandchildren; four great grandchildren and cousins.He was preceded in death by his parents.A celebration of life will be held beginning at 4 p.m. Friday, May 2 at the UAW #807 Hall, 9313 Koestner St, Burlington. According to his wishes, cremation has been accorded and entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery at a later date.

Stephen “Steve” R. Ramsey

Donald Chubb, formerly from West Burlington, died at a Springfield, Mo. care facility on April 10, 2025, after a long, hard fight with numerous health problems.&nbsp; He is survived by his wife Pamala of Stockton, Mo.; daughter, Linda; and family from Ireland.&nbsp; According to his wishes, no services are planned.&nbsp;

Donald Chubb, formerly from West Burlington, died at a Springfield, Mo. care facility on April 10, 2025, after a long, hard fight with numerous health problems.&nbsp; He is survived by his wife Pamala of Stockton, Mo.; daughter, Linda; and family from Ireland.&nbsp; According to his wishes, no services are planned.&nbsp;

Donald Chubb

Stephen W. Graham, age 92, of Biggsville, Ill., passed away at 11:35&nbsp;a.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Oak Lane Nursing and Rehab in&nbsp;Stronghurst, Ill.&nbsp; Stephen was born on Dec. 5, 1932, in&nbsp;Burlington, to Stephen Wendell and Ellen Gibb Graham. He was raised&nbsp;on their family farm near Biggsville, Ill., and attended Lynnville&nbsp;rural country school, graduating from Biggsville High School in 1950. He&nbsp;then attended Iowa State University in Agriculture. Stephen served his&nbsp;country as a 1st Lieutenant in the United States Air Force between 1953&nbsp;and 1957. He married Mary Elizabeth Martin on Oct. 17, 1954, in the&nbsp;First Methodist Church of Burlington, and she survives.&nbsp;

Stephen was a grain and livestock farmer in Henderson County his entire career. He was an active member of the Henderson County Farm Bureau, and the&nbsp;Biggsville United Presbyterian Church, where he has served as Deacon,&nbsp;Trustee, and Elder. Stephen was proud of his Scottish lineage and&nbsp;learned to play the Scottish Bagpipes with the Monmouth College pipe&nbsp;band. He played with the Monmouth College Pipe Band and performed many&nbsp;engagements throughout the years. He was a member of the Oquawka Masonic&nbsp;Lodge 123, and enjoyed bowling and slow-pitch softball.&nbsp; Stephen also&nbsp;performed with the Buchanan Chorus for many years. 

Surviving him is his&nbsp;wife, Mary Graham of Biggsville, Ill., and five daughters, Johanna "Jody" Little of Blandinsville, Ill., Jeanne Seitz and William of Biggsville, Ill., Julie Graham-Johnson and Scott of Little Rock, Ark., Jennifer Houston and Rex of Denmark, Iowa, and Jaimee Carter and Gary of Divernon, Ill.. There are eleven grandchildren, sixteen&nbsp;great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. Stephen is also&nbsp;survived by his brother, Jon Graham and Sharon of Biggsville, Ill.,&nbsp;his niece, Lorella McLaughlin and Bill in Elgin, Ill., their two&nbsp;daughters, and a grandchild. He is preceded in his death by his parents,&nbsp;two infant siblings, and his son-in-law, Lloyd Little. Turnbull Funeral Home in Oquawka, Ill. is in charge of his care. Cremation is&nbsp;being accorded as per his wishes. A graveside funeral service is planned&nbsp;on Friday, April 18, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. in the South Henderson Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;In case of inclement weather, the service will be held in South&nbsp;Henderson Church. Memorial funds are being established for either Oak&nbsp;Lane Nursing and Rehab or Hospice Compassus. To leave your remembrance,&nbsp;please visit www.turnbullfuneralhomes.com.

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 <figcaption>Steve Graham</figcaption>
 </figure>Stephen W. Graham, age 92, of Biggsville, Ill., passed away at 11:35&nbsp;a.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Oak Lane Nursing and Rehab in&nbsp;Stronghurst, Ill.&nbsp; Stephen was born on Dec. 5, 1932, in&nbsp;Burlington, to Stephen Wendell and Ellen Gibb Graham. He was raised&nbsp;on their family farm near Biggsville, Ill., and attended Lynnville&nbsp;rural country school, graduating from Biggsville High School in 1950. He&nbsp;then attended Iowa State University in Agriculture. Stephen served his&nbsp;country as a 1st Lieutenant in the United States Air Force between 1953&nbsp;and 1957. He married Mary Elizabeth Martin on Oct. 17, 1954, in the&nbsp;First Methodist Church of Burlington, and she survives.&nbsp;Stephen was a grain and livestock farmer in Henderson County his entire career. He was an active member of the Henderson County Farm Bureau, and the&nbsp;Biggsville United Presbyterian Church, where he has served as Deacon,&nbsp;Trustee, and Elder. Stephen was proud of his Scottish lineage and&nbsp;learned to play the Scottish Bagpipes with the Monmouth College pipe&nbsp;band. He played with the Monmouth College Pipe Band and performed many&nbsp;engagements throughout the years. He was a member of the Oquawka Masonic&nbsp;Lodge 123, and enjoyed bowling and slow-pitch softball.&nbsp; Stephen also&nbsp;performed with the Buchanan Chorus for many years. Surviving him is his&nbsp;wife, Mary Graham of Biggsville, Ill., and five daughters, Johanna "Jody" Little of Blandinsville, Ill., Jeanne Seitz and William of Biggsville, Ill., Julie Graham-Johnson and Scott of Little Rock, Ark., Jennifer Houston and Rex of Denmark, Iowa, and Jaimee Carter and Gary of Divernon, Ill.. There are eleven grandchildren, sixteen&nbsp;great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. Stephen is also&nbsp;survived by his brother, Jon Graham and Sharon of Biggsville, Ill.,&nbsp;his niece, Lorella McLaughlin and Bill in Elgin, Ill., their two&nbsp;daughters, and a grandchild. He is preceded in his death by his parents,&nbsp;two infant siblings, and his son-in-law, Lloyd Little. Turnbull Funeral Home in Oquawka, Ill. is in charge of his care. Cremation is&nbsp;being accorded as per his wishes. A graveside funeral service is planned&nbsp;on Friday, April 18, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. in the South Henderson Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;In case of inclement weather, the service will be held in South&nbsp;Henderson Church. Memorial funds are being established for either Oak&nbsp;Lane Nursing and Rehab or Hospice Compassus. To leave your remembrance,&nbsp;please visit www.turnbullfuneralhomes.com.

Stephen W. Graham

Mary Lou Allaman, age 97, of Rozetta, Ill. died April 12,&nbsp; 2025. Mary Lou was born on Sept. 25, 1927, and is the daughter of&nbsp; John B. and Pearl Custer Rinker. She attended Law School grades 1&nbsp; through 8 and then graduated from Monmouth High School in 1945. She then&nbsp; attended Monmouth College graduating in 1949 with a degree in political science. She later returned to college to receive a teaching&nbsp; certificate. Mary Lou married John H. Allaman on June 9, 1951, and they&nbsp; began farming in Rozetta. They were married for 67 years. Besides&nbsp; helping John on the farm, she taught second grade at Unit 115 Biggsville&nbsp; Elementary School for 22 years before retiring in 1989.

After her&nbsp;retirement she and John enjoyed many vacations. Mary Lou was a current&nbsp;member of Heritage Bible Church in Monmouth. Over the years, she served in church as an Elder, Trustee, and Sunday School Superintendent.&nbsp;Mary Lou also was a member of the Henderson County Retired Teachers;&nbsp;Henderson County Historical Society; and served on the WIAAA Board of&nbsp;Directors and numerous other community organizations and clubs. She&nbsp;collected pressed glass and sterling silver spoons. She loved tending&nbsp;her large flower bed, cross-stitching, crafts, and baking. She was the&nbsp;most wonderful and dedicated Mother, Mamoo (grandmother), and Mamoo&nbsp;Supreme. She is survived by two daughters, Anita McKelvey and Mike of&nbsp;Monmouth, Ill., and Mary Reed and Randy of Rozetta. Three grandchildren are surviving, Ryan Sykes and Hannah of Peoria, Ill., Amy&nbsp;Sykes of Burlington, and Loren Reed and Jennifer of rural Carman,&nbsp;Ill.&nbsp; Mary Lou has her great-grandson surviving, Linden Reed. Also&nbsp;surviving is her dear friend Mildred Anderson and several nieces and&nbsp;nephews. Preceding her in her death are her parents, and husband, John in 2018. A funeral service for Mary Lou is planned on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at&nbsp; 11 a.m. at Turnbull Funeral Home in Monmouth, Ill. Her family&nbsp; plans visitation and will receive their friends at the funeral home on&nbsp; Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to her service. A private&nbsp; family interment for her family is planned at Rozetta Cemetery following&nbsp; her funeral. Memorial funds have been established for either Oak Lane&nbsp; Nursing and Rehab in Stronghurst, Ill. or her church, Heritage Bible&nbsp; Church in Monmouth, Ill.&nbsp;

<figure>
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 <figcaption>M. Allaman</figcaption>
 </figure>Mary Lou Allaman, age 97, of Rozetta, Ill. died April 12,&nbsp; 2025. Mary Lou was born on Sept. 25, 1927, and is the daughter of&nbsp; John B. and Pearl Custer Rinker. She attended Law School grades 1&nbsp; through 8 and then graduated from Monmouth High School in 1945. She then&nbsp; attended Monmouth College graduating in 1949 with a degree in political science. She later returned to college to receive a teaching&nbsp; certificate. Mary Lou married John H. Allaman on June 9, 1951, and they&nbsp; began farming in Rozetta. They were married for 67 years. Besides&nbsp; helping John on the farm, she taught second grade at Unit 115 Biggsville&nbsp; Elementary School for 22 years before retiring in 1989. After her&nbsp;retirement she and John enjoyed many vacations. Mary Lou was a current&nbsp;member of Heritage Bible Church in Monmouth. Over the years, she served in church as an Elder, Trustee, and Sunday School Superintendent.&nbsp;Mary Lou also was a member of the Henderson County Retired Teachers;&nbsp;Henderson County Historical Society; and served on the WIAAA Board of&nbsp;Directors and numerous other community organizations and clubs. She&nbsp;collected pressed glass and sterling silver spoons. She loved tending&nbsp;her large flower bed, cross-stitching, crafts, and baking. She was the&nbsp;most wonderful and dedicated Mother, Mamoo (grandmother), and Mamoo&nbsp;Supreme. She is survived by two daughters, Anita McKelvey and Mike of&nbsp;Monmouth, Ill., and Mary Reed and Randy of Rozetta. Three grandchildren are surviving, Ryan Sykes and Hannah of Peoria, Ill., Amy&nbsp;Sykes of Burlington, and Loren Reed and Jennifer of rural Carman,&nbsp;Ill.&nbsp; Mary Lou has her great-grandson surviving, Linden Reed. Also&nbsp;surviving is her dear friend Mildred Anderson and several nieces and&nbsp;nephews. Preceding her in her death are her parents, and husband, John in 2018. A funeral service for Mary Lou is planned on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at&nbsp; 11 a.m. at Turnbull Funeral Home in Monmouth, Ill. Her family&nbsp; plans visitation and will receive their friends at the funeral home on&nbsp; Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to her service. A private&nbsp; family interment for her family is planned at Rozetta Cemetery following&nbsp; her funeral. Memorial funds have been established for either Oak Lane&nbsp; Nursing and Rehab in Stronghurst, Ill. or her church, Heritage Bible&nbsp; Church in Monmouth, Ill.&nbsp;

Mary Lou Allaman

Shirley H. "Lee" Garvey, 96 years old, of Burlington, Iowa, died April 9, 2025, surrounded by family.&nbsp; &nbsp;Born on July 15, 1928, in Frankfort, N.Y.,&nbsp; to Gladys and Harvey Hughes, Lee.&nbsp; Most recently a resident of Burlington, Iowa; her home was in Burlington, Vermont for almost 40 years.&nbsp;

Married to the love of her life,&nbsp; Robert “Bob” Garvey on September 2, 1950, in Utica, N.Y., they went on to raise seven children, Timothy, David , Mary, Susan, Peter, Gregory, Christopher, and their foster son, Bao Nguyen.

Shirley was preceded in death by husband Robert, two sons Gregory and Timothy and her older sister Irene Lenhard.&nbsp; Lee is survived by her children David Garvey and wife Vivian,&nbsp; Mary Garvey Myers and husband Joe, Susan Garvey Pittman and husband Jerry, Peter Garvey and wife Karen, Christopher Garvey, and Boa Nguyen and wife Ahn Tran; twenty-three grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren&nbsp; and one great great grandchild. Lee is survived by her younger sister, Joan Lynn of Penfield, NY.

Lee graduated from Utica College School of Business and had a career in family management and insurance. Celebrated by all her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren&nbsp; as “Saint Shirley,” she was known by&nbsp; her friends for her strength, kindness, and patience. Lee was an avid gardener, a serious card shark,&nbsp; a strong political activist, and a tough pro-life advocate; she loved children and worked tirelessly to protect the unborn. Known for her strong faith she was often a volunteer in various church activities, sang in the church choir and regularly visited the sick and infirmed.&nbsp;

A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on May 10, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., at Saint Mary’s Church of Divine Mercy Parishes, 502 West Mount Pleasant Street, West Burlington, IA 52655.&nbsp; Shirley's ashes will be interred in the fall in Burlington, VT.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Lee’s name be sent to Transitions DMC, 515 S Main Street, Burlington, Iowa 52601, a local homeless shelter.

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 <figcaption>Shirley Garvey</figcaption>
 </figure>Shirley H. "Lee" Garvey, 96 years old, of Burlington, Iowa, died April 9, 2025, surrounded by family.&nbsp; &nbsp;Born on July 15, 1928, in Frankfort, N.Y.,&nbsp; to Gladys and Harvey Hughes, Lee.&nbsp; Most recently a resident of Burlington, Iowa; her home was in Burlington, Vermont for almost 40 years.&nbsp;Married to the love of her life,&nbsp; Robert “Bob” Garvey on September 2, 1950, in Utica, N.Y., they went on to raise seven children, Timothy, David , Mary, Susan, Peter, Gregory, Christopher, and their foster son, Bao Nguyen.Shirley was preceded in death by husband Robert, two sons Gregory and Timothy and her older sister Irene Lenhard.&nbsp; Lee is survived by her children David Garvey and wife Vivian,&nbsp; Mary Garvey Myers and husband Joe, Susan Garvey Pittman and husband Jerry, Peter Garvey and wife Karen, Christopher Garvey, and Boa Nguyen and wife Ahn Tran; twenty-three grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren&nbsp; and one great great grandchild. Lee is survived by her younger sister, Joan Lynn of Penfield, NY.Lee graduated from Utica College School of Business and had a career in family management and insurance. Celebrated by all her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren&nbsp; as “Saint Shirley,” she was known by&nbsp; her friends for her strength, kindness, and patience. Lee was an avid gardener, a serious card shark,&nbsp; a strong political activist, and a tough pro-life advocate; she loved children and worked tirelessly to protect the unborn. Known for her strong faith she was often a volunteer in various church activities, sang in the church choir and regularly visited the sick and infirmed.&nbsp;A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on May 10, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., at Saint Mary’s Church of Divine Mercy Parishes, 502 West Mount Pleasant Street, West Burlington, IA 52655.&nbsp; Shirley's ashes will be interred in the fall in Burlington, VT.In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Lee’s name be sent to Transitions DMC, 515 S Main Street, Burlington, Iowa 52601, a local homeless shelter.

Shirley H. "Lee" Garvey

James “Jim” Humiston, 68, of Wapello, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.&nbsp;James Paul Humiston was born on Jan. 8, 1957 in Burlington, the son of Harry Lee and Mary Ann Thimmesch Humiston.&nbsp; Jim was a 1976 graduate of Wapello High School.&nbsp; On August 8, 1981, Jim was united in marriage to Susan Tillmann at the Wapello Methodist Church.&nbsp; 

Jim worked for U.S. Gypsum for over 30 years as a mechanic in the mine and prior to that he worked as a mechanic at Massey Ferguson Farm Implement for 12 years.&nbsp; Jim was a member of the Wapello Methodist Church where he served on the trustee board.&nbsp; He was also a member of Memory Lane Cruiser Car Club, PTO, Morning Sun Volunteer Fire Department, Mine Rescue Team USG, Wapello Athletic Boosters, and past member of Indian Hills Golf and Country Club.&nbsp; Jim enjoyed working on cars especially classic cars and hot rods, working outside in the yard, and a competitive game of golf.&nbsp; Jim was also known for being able to fix and build anything, and always willing to lend a hand. For many years he coached youth baseball, basketball, track, football and softball; he was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan.&nbsp; Jim truly treasured his family and friends, but his biggest joy was being a grandpa.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Jim will be deeply missed by his wife, Susan of Wapello; son, Blair (Aundrea) Humiston of Wapello; daughter, Staci Humiston of Iowa City; grandchildren, Jagger and Colston Humiston; brother, David&nbsp; (Susan) Humiston of Salado, Texas; brother-in-law, Rick McFarland of Ottumwa; mother-in-law, Barbara Tillmann of Columbus Junction; sister-in-law, Debra (Gary Carter) Gladish of Warrensburg, Missouri and several nieces and nephews. &nbsp;

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Peggy McFarland and father-in-law, Richard “Dick” Tillmann. &nbsp; &nbsp;

Visitation for Jim will be from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Snyder &amp; Hollenbaugh Funeral &amp; Cremation Services of Wapello.  Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 14, 2025, at the Wapello Methodist Church.  Burial will be in Wapello Cemetery.  Memorials have been established for the Wapello Methodist Church, Wapello Fire Department, Wapello Cemetery, and the Gift of Life Transplant House.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservices.com.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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 <figcaption>Jim Humiston</figcaption>
 </figure>James “Jim” Humiston, 68, of Wapello, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.&nbsp;James Paul Humiston was born on Jan. 8, 1957 in Burlington, the son of Harry Lee and Mary Ann Thimmesch Humiston.&nbsp; Jim was a 1976 graduate of Wapello High School.&nbsp; On August 8, 1981, Jim was united in marriage to Susan Tillmann at the Wapello Methodist Church.&nbsp; Jim worked for U.S. Gypsum for over 30 years as a mechanic in the mine and prior to that he worked as a mechanic at Massey Ferguson Farm Implement for 12 years.&nbsp; Jim was a member of the Wapello Methodist Church where he served on the trustee board.&nbsp; He was also a member of Memory Lane Cruiser Car Club, PTO, Morning Sun Volunteer Fire Department, Mine Rescue Team USG, Wapello Athletic Boosters, and past member of Indian Hills Golf and Country Club.&nbsp; Jim enjoyed working on cars especially classic cars and hot rods, working outside in the yard, and a competitive game of golf.&nbsp; Jim was also known for being able to fix and build anything, and always willing to lend a hand. For many years he coached youth baseball, basketball, track, football and softball; he was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan.&nbsp; Jim truly treasured his family and friends, but his biggest joy was being a grandpa.&nbsp; &nbsp;Jim will be deeply missed by his wife, Susan of Wapello; son, Blair (Aundrea) Humiston of Wapello; daughter, Staci Humiston of Iowa City; grandchildren, Jagger and Colston Humiston; brother, David&nbsp; (Susan) Humiston of Salado, Texas; brother-in-law, Rick McFarland of Ottumwa; mother-in-law, Barbara Tillmann of Columbus Junction; sister-in-law, Debra (Gary Carter) Gladish of Warrensburg, Missouri and several nieces and nephews. &nbsp;Jim was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Peggy McFarland and father-in-law, Richard “Dick” Tillmann. &nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation for Jim will be from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Snyder &amp; Hollenbaugh Funeral &amp; Cremation Services of Wapello. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 14, 2025, at the Wapello Methodist Church. Burial will be in Wapello Cemetery. Memorials have been established for the Wapello Methodist Church, Wapello Fire Department, Wapello Cemetery, and the Gift of Life Transplant House. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservices.com.&nbsp; &nbsp;

James “Jim” Humiston

Steven Michael Walenczak, 75, of West Burlington, died Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.&nbsp;

Born July 1, 1949, in Germany, he was the son of Hieronim and Frances Wincek Walenczak. On April 12, 1975, he married Charlene Kujawa in Toledo, Ohio. Steven passed just four days short of their 50th wedding anniversary.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran and was drafted and served during the Vietnam War as a medic.

Steven worked as a supervisor for Champion Spark Plug for 50 years.

He loved to golf and would go fishing every week with his best friend, Bert Hunterbrinker. Steven was an avid fan of THE Ohio State Buckeyes and cheered them on during every game. Most of all, Steven loved spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife, Charlene Walenczak of West Burlington; one daughter, Lisa (Brad) DeWitt of West Burlington; granddogs, Chi Chi, Baylee and Nala; two brothers, Walter (Connie) Walenczak of Maumee, Ohio, and John (Debbie) Walenczak of Toledo, Ohio; sister-in-law, Sharon Kujawa of Toldeo, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Helen Trzonkowski, nephew, David Trzonkowski and two brothers-in-law, Norm and Ken Kujawa.

Visitation will be from noon until 7 p.m. with the family to receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street. Full military honors will be rendered by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard to conclude the visitation.

A memorial has been established for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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 </figure>Steven Michael Walenczak, 75, of West Burlington, died Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.&nbsp;Born July 1, 1949, in Germany, he was the son of Hieronim and Frances Wincek Walenczak. On April 12, 1975, he married Charlene Kujawa in Toledo, Ohio. Steven passed just four days short of their 50th wedding anniversary.He was a U.S. Army Veteran and was drafted and served during the Vietnam War as a medic.Steven worked as a supervisor for Champion Spark Plug for 50 years.He loved to golf and would go fishing every week with his best friend, Bert Hunterbrinker. Steven was an avid fan of THE Ohio State Buckeyes and cheered them on during every game. Most of all, Steven loved spending time with his family.Survivors include his wife, Charlene Walenczak of West Burlington; one daughter, Lisa (Brad) DeWitt of West Burlington; granddogs, Chi Chi, Baylee and Nala; two brothers, Walter (Connie) Walenczak of Maumee, Ohio, and John (Debbie) Walenczak of Toledo, Ohio; sister-in-law, Sharon Kujawa of Toldeo, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Helen Trzonkowski, nephew, David Trzonkowski and two brothers-in-law, Norm and Ken Kujawa.Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.Visitation will be from noon until 7 p.m. with the family to receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street. Full military honors will be rendered by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard to conclude the visitation.A memorial has been established for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Steven Michael Walenczak

Timothy Wayne "Tim" Bower was born Feb. 1, 1961, died April 7, 2025 after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer that was diagnosed in December 2024. He was surrounded by the infinite love of his family as he left this world and entered the next part of his journey. Tim was known for many things throughout the communities in which he lived. He was a thoughtful professional leader, passionate advocate for education, avid woodworker, proud father and grandfather, and steadfastly in love with his wife of 38 years.

Those who knew Tim were aware of his pride in the long list of accomplishments that he achieved during his time here on earth, as he embodied the definition of ‘hard work’. Tim learned by the age of 10 how to show pride in his work by raising the 150 head of cattle while growing up on the family farm in Stockport (Fairfield), Iowa. He took this work ethic with him to Iowa State University, where he graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1984.

After college, Tim started his professional career at Mason &amp; Hanger in Middletown (Burlington), where he played a key role in earning the company a Malcom Baldrige Quality Award. He taught classes at Southeast Community College. He was a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (1979), a member of American Society of Quality (1990), and a Certified Quality Engineer (1991). In 1995, he graduated from the University of Iowa with an Executive Master of Business Administration degree. He continued his professional career at many different companies, but most notably, over 20 years with HNI in Muscatine, and eventually summarizing his career as the President at Flint Cliffs Manufacturing in Burlington.

Tim was known for his public service throughout the communities in which he lived. He was an active member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Muscatine, IA where he held multiple leadership position and was trained with his wife as a Stephen Ministries leader. Also, he served as the Vice President of the Glasgow Cemetery Board. He used these opportunities to not only apply his mind, but most importantly to provide service, compassion, and love to the community where he lived.

While not formally an educator, he knew the importance of the community in providing a strong educational foundation for their youth. He knew that children are the future and felt it essential that he play a role in ensuring all kids’ success in life. This love for education and service led him to serve for 14 years on the Muscatine Community School District School Board where he was elected President and Vice President. His work with the school board guided him to be highly involved with education throughout the state. Specifically, he was a member of the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners for six years, appointed by Governor Branstad as the President of the inaugural Southeast Iowa STEM Advisory Board, and served on the 2020 Governor’s Economic State Advisory Board as the Director of the Education Sub-Committee. He continued this passion for education by serving on the Fairfield Community School District School Board for four years after moving back to Fairfield in 2018.

Although his professional accolades and community service were great, his love for his family and friends was greater. He married H. Karen Jane Randall on December 27, 1986, in Burlington. Tim and Karen raised three children. Later, he would have two grandchildren that he would love and spoil with many tractor rides. He provided us with countless trips to Iowa State University football and basketball games. He was in the stands at Jack Trice Stadium, cheering on his Cyclones no matter the weather and staying until the end of countless losses and celebrations of wins where he would loudly sing Sweet Caroline and the ISU Fight Song. Tim and Karen served as the Co-Presidents of Muskie Band Boosters and traveled throughout the country following his children’s band with the famous Muskie Marching Band trailer. He sat for many nights at the kitchen table fighting about math homework and geeking out about science. He worked on numerous woodworking and furniture refurbishment projects in the garage, teaching his kids all that he knew. He and Karen’s marriage survived over 10 home renovations, which is a testament to their love for each other. Most recently, they joyfully renovated his childhood home. This last project brought him the most peace. Although his illness made it feel like he had been robbed the opportunity to enjoy more time at the farm, he knew that the love and memories he left behind was so much greater and enduring than death itself.

Tim will be remembered by so many people for his kind spirit, joy, and love. Tim lived with a smile on his face into his passing. He truly believed that death would bring him nothing but happiness. To have loved Tim on earth was the greatest honor and privilege that one could have been given in this lifetime.

Tim’s memory will continue living through his wife Karen Bower, daughter Brittany (Nathan) Oakley, son Aric Bower, grandchildren Caroline and Oliver, brother Ben (Judy) Bower, sister Melissa Olson, brothers- and sisters-in-law Robert (Jeanette) Randall, Barbara (Bob) Bailey, Judy Randall, Randy Kinney, Dave Propst, Brion and Lisa Oakley, over 50 extend family members, and many friends. He was greeted in heaven by his father and mother, H. Wayne and Audrey (Baity) Bower, daughter Megan Schultz, mother- and father-in-law, Page and Shirley Randall, and sisters-in-law, Deborah Kinney and Ann Propst.

The visitation for Tim will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., April 10, 2025, at Lunning Funeral Chapel in Burlington, where the family will meet with friends. Funeral services for Tim will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 11, 2025, at First United Methodist Church, 309 N. Main St. in Mount Pleasant,&nbsp; with Reverend Court Fischer officiating. Following the service a fellowship meal will be provided, prior to the burial at Glasgow Cemetery in Glasgow, Iowa.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in his memory for the First United Methodist Church in Mount Pleasant and Glasgow Cemetery. Go Cyclones!

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 <figcaption>Timothy W. Bower</figcaption>
 </figure> Timothy Wayne "Tim" Bower was born Feb. 1, 1961, died April 7, 2025 after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer that was diagnosed in December 2024. He was surrounded by the infinite love of his family as he left this world and entered the next part of his journey. Tim was known for many things throughout the communities in which he lived. He was a thoughtful professional leader, passionate advocate for education, avid woodworker, proud father and grandfather, and steadfastly in love with his wife of 38 years.Those who knew Tim were aware of his pride in the long list of accomplishments that he achieved during his time here on earth, as he embodied the definition of ‘hard work’. Tim learned by the age of 10 how to show pride in his work by raising the 150 head of cattle while growing up on the family farm in Stockport (Fairfield), Iowa. He took this work ethic with him to Iowa State University, where he graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1984.After college, Tim started his professional career at Mason &amp; Hanger in Middletown (Burlington), where he played a key role in earning the company a Malcom Baldrige Quality Award. He taught classes at Southeast Community College. He was a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (1979), a member of American Society of Quality (1990), and a Certified Quality Engineer (1991). In 1995, he graduated from the University of Iowa with an Executive Master of Business Administration degree. He continued his professional career at many different companies, but most notably, over 20 years with HNI in Muscatine, and eventually summarizing his career as the President at Flint Cliffs Manufacturing in Burlington.Tim was known for his public service throughout the communities in which he lived. He was an active member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Muscatine, IA where he held multiple leadership position and was trained with his wife as a Stephen Ministries leader. Also, he served as the Vice President of the Glasgow Cemetery Board. He used these opportunities to not only apply his mind, but most importantly to provide service, compassion, and love to the community where he lived.While not formally an educator, he knew the importance of the community in providing a strong educational foundation for their youth. He knew that children are the future and felt it essential that he play a role in ensuring all kids’ success in life. This love for education and service led him to serve for 14 years on the Muscatine Community School District School Board where he was elected President and Vice President. His work with the school board guided him to be highly involved with education throughout the state. Specifically, he was a member of the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners for six years, appointed by Governor Branstad as the President of the inaugural Southeast Iowa STEM Advisory Board, and served on the 2020 Governor’s Economic State Advisory Board as the Director of the Education Sub-Committee. He continued this passion for education by serving on the Fairfield Community School District School Board for four years after moving back to Fairfield in 2018.Although his professional accolades and community service were great, his love for his family and friends was greater. He married H. Karen Jane Randall on December 27, 1986, in Burlington. Tim and Karen raised three children. Later, he would have two grandchildren that he would love and spoil with many tractor rides. He provided us with countless trips to Iowa State University football and basketball games. He was in the stands at Jack Trice Stadium, cheering on his Cyclones no matter the weather and staying until the end of countless losses and celebrations of wins where he would loudly sing Sweet Caroline and the ISU Fight Song. Tim and Karen served as the Co-Presidents of Muskie Band Boosters and traveled throughout the country following his children’s band with the famous Muskie Marching Band trailer. He sat for many nights at the kitchen table fighting about math homework and geeking out about science. He worked on numerous woodworking and furniture refurbishment projects in the garage, teaching his kids all that he knew. He and Karen’s marriage survived over 10 home renovations, which is a testament to their love for each other. Most recently, they joyfully renovated his childhood home. This last project brought him the most peace. Although his illness made it feel like he had been robbed the opportunity to enjoy more time at the farm, he knew that the love and memories he left behind was so much greater and enduring than death itself.Tim will be remembered by so many people for his kind spirit, joy, and love. Tim lived with a smile on his face into his passing. He truly believed that death would bring him nothing but happiness. To have loved Tim on earth was the greatest honor and privilege that one could have been given in this lifetime.Tim’s memory will continue living through his wife Karen Bower, daughter Brittany (Nathan) Oakley, son Aric Bower, grandchildren Caroline and Oliver, brother Ben (Judy) Bower, sister Melissa Olson, brothers- and sisters-in-law Robert (Jeanette) Randall, Barbara (Bob) Bailey, Judy Randall, Randy Kinney, Dave Propst, Brion and Lisa Oakley, over 50 extend family members, and many friends. He was greeted in heaven by his father and mother, H. Wayne and Audrey (Baity) Bower, daughter Megan Schultz, mother- and father-in-law, Page and Shirley Randall, and sisters-in-law, Deborah Kinney and Ann Propst.The visitation for Tim will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., April 10, 2025, at Lunning Funeral Chapel in Burlington, where the family will meet with friends. Funeral services for Tim will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 11, 2025, at First United Methodist Church, 309 N. Main St. in Mount Pleasant,&nbsp; with Reverend Court Fischer officiating. Following the service a fellowship meal will be provided, prior to the burial at Glasgow Cemetery in Glasgow, Iowa.In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in his memory for the First United Methodist Church in Mount Pleasant and Glasgow Cemetery. Go Cyclones!

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