Mary Celeste Machholz, 71, of West Burlington, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House. Born December 12, 1954, in Seymour, Indiana, Mary was the adopted daughter of Hjalmar and Freda Schoenlaber Siltanen. She spent her early years in Nauvoo, Illinois, before settling with her family in West Burlington, Iowa. On April 7, 1972, she married the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Machholz, in Burlington. Bob and Mary shared 44 years of marriage before his passing on October 19, 2016. Mary dedicated more than 35 years to her career as a bookkeeper and clerk at Walgreens. She valued a simple, meaningful life and took pride in serving others within her community. She found peace in her flower and vegetable gardens, always looking forward to the promise of spring and the renewal it brought. Mary was also an active member of the local Neighborhood Watch program for many years, appreciating the friendships and sense of purpose it offered.&nbsp; Mary had a lifelong love of cooking and enjoyed preparing meals for her family. She found joy in trying new recipes, perfecting old favorites, and sharing food as a way of bringing people together. In her quieter moments, she loved watching cooking shows-especially those that featured comfort food and home‑style recipes.&nbsp; These often inspired her next dish. Cooking was one of the ways she expressed care, love, and creativity. One of Mary and Bob’s favorite pastimes was watching National Hot Rod Association drag races-a tradition Mary lovingly continued after Bob’s passing. Above all, she cherished her family. She poured her heart into raising her children, spending time with her grandchildren, and caring for the many dogs and cats who brought joy to her home over the years. Mary is survived by her children, Elton (Kristi) Machholz, Ryan (Denise) Machholz, and Cory (Risa) Machholz; her grandchildren, Meagan, Derek, Ashley, Dalton, Camy, Andrew, Mallorie, and Marissa; her great‑granddaughter, Quinn; brother and sister in-law, Randy and Evelyn Machholz. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; her parents, Hjalmar and Freda. Cremation has been entrusted to Prugh Crematory. No services are scheduled at this time.&nbsp; Mary will be laid to rest beside her husband this spring at Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery.

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Mary Macholz</figcaption>
 </figure>Mary Celeste Machholz, 71, of West Burlington, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House. Born December 12, 1954, in Seymour, Indiana, Mary was the adopted daughter of Hjalmar and Freda Schoenlaber Siltanen. She spent her early years in Nauvoo, Illinois, before settling with her family in West Burlington, Iowa. On April 7, 1972, she married the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Machholz, in Burlington. Bob and Mary shared 44 years of marriage before his passing on October 19, 2016. Mary dedicated more than 35 years to her career as a bookkeeper and clerk at Walgreens. She valued a simple, meaningful life and took pride in serving others within her community. She found peace in her flower and vegetable gardens, always looking forward to the promise of spring and the renewal it brought. Mary was also an active member of the local Neighborhood Watch program for many years, appreciating the friendships and sense of purpose it offered.&nbsp; Mary had a lifelong love of cooking and enjoyed preparing meals for her family. She found joy in trying new recipes, perfecting old favorites, and sharing food as a way of bringing people together. In her quieter moments, she loved watching cooking shows-especially those that featured comfort food and home‑style recipes.&nbsp; These often inspired her next dish. Cooking was one of the ways she expressed care, love, and creativity. One of Mary and Bob’s favorite pastimes was watching National Hot Rod Association drag races-a tradition Mary lovingly continued after Bob’s passing. Above all, she cherished her family. She poured her heart into raising her children, spending time with her grandchildren, and caring for the many dogs and cats who brought joy to her home over the years. Mary is survived by her children, Elton (Kristi) Machholz, Ryan (Denise) Machholz, and Cory (Risa) Machholz; her grandchildren, Meagan, Derek, Ashley, Dalton, Camy, Andrew, Mallorie, and Marissa; her great‑granddaughter, Quinn; brother and sister in-law, Randy and Evelyn Machholz. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; her parents, Hjalmar and Freda. Cremation has been entrusted to Prugh Crematory. No services are scheduled at this time.&nbsp; Mary will be laid to rest beside her husband this spring at Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mary Macholz

Orien Lowenberg,&nbsp;102, of River Valley Place in Fort Madison, formerly of Donnellson, Iowa, passed away at 4:27 a.m. Monday, January 12, 2026, at River Valley Place.

She was born on April 25, 1923, in Donnellson, Iowa, the daughter of Hugo and Matilda (Krebill) Lowenberg.

After graduating from Donnellson High School in 1941, she was the office assistant in Lee County Farm Bureau and Extension Office in Donnellson. When the office divided in 1955, she remained with the Extension Service. She especially enjoyed her work with 4-H and becoming an honorary 4-H member. After moving to Miami in 1959, where she lived for eighteen years, she first worked for Fidelity Bankers Life Insurance for four years and then as office manager at the Florida Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center for Crippled Children and Adults. Orien loved to travel and visited all forty-eight states plus Alaska, the Canadian Provinces, Mexico and the Bahamas.

She was a life-long member of Zion Mennonite Church in Donnellson, where she had been a Sunday School teacher and served on various committees.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters: Maurine (Milton) Krebill and Iola (Victor) Spohnheimer; brother: Don (Florence) Lowenberg and twin sisters in infancy.

Survivors include a nephew and nieces, as well as great and great-great nieces and nephews who all treasured Orien as a bonus grandmother Her body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Zion Mennonite Church with Pastor Rachelle Luitjens officiating. Burial will be at a later date at Zion Mennonite Cemetery, Donnellson. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Zion Mennonite church cemetery, as Orien requested and can be mailed to the family at: Schmitz Funeral Home, P.O. Box 56, Donnellson, Iowa 52625.

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

Orien Lowenberg,&nbsp;102, of River Valley Place in Fort Madison, formerly of Donnellson, Iowa, passed away at 4:27 a.m. Monday, January 12, 2026, at River Valley Place. She was born on April 25, 1923, in Donnellson, Iowa, the daughter of Hugo and Matilda (Krebill) Lowenberg. After graduating from Donnellson High School in 1941, she was the office assistant in Lee County Farm Bureau and Extension Office in Donnellson. When the office divided in 1955, she remained with the Extension Service. She especially enjoyed her work with 4-H and becoming an honorary 4-H member. After moving to Miami in 1959, where she lived for eighteen years, she first worked for Fidelity Bankers Life Insurance for four years and then as office manager at the Florida Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center for Crippled Children and Adults. Orien loved to travel and visited all forty-eight states plus Alaska, the Canadian Provinces, Mexico and the Bahamas. She was a life-long member of Zion Mennonite Church in Donnellson, where she had been a Sunday School teacher and served on various committees. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters: Maurine (Milton) Krebill and Iola (Victor) Spohnheimer; brother: Don (Florence) Lowenberg and twin sisters in infancy. Survivors include a nephew and nieces, as well as great and great-great nieces and nephews who all treasured Orien as a bonus grandmother Her body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Zion Mennonite Church with Pastor Rachelle Luitjens officiating. Burial will be at a later date at Zion Mennonite Cemetery, Donnellson. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Zion Mennonite church cemetery, as Orien requested and can be mailed to the family at: Schmitz Funeral Home, P.O. Box 56, Donnellson, Iowa 52625.Schmitz Funeral Home of Donnellson is assisting the family with arrangements.&nbsp;

Orien Lowenberg

James T. Donlan, 71, of Carman, Illinois, died January 8, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Born August 29, 1954, in Burlington, Iowa, he was the son of James L. Sr. and Margaret A. (Bowman) Donlan.

He served as a Sargeant in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Enlisting in 1972 in Burlington and discharged in 1976 at Camp Pendleton.

He married Melodee A. Sargeant on April 27, 1979, in Burlington, Iowa.

Jim worked as a maintenance worker for Des Moines County secondary roads for 31 years, until his retirement at the age of 55. After retirement, he served as the Carman Township Road Commissioner and was the long-time caretaker for Carman Cemetery and the Carman church.

He was a member of the American Legion, AFSCME, Carman United Methodist Church, the Lomax Baseball Association, and the Southeast Iowa Officials Association. He was the current President of the Carman Veteran Memorial Project.

Jim was an amazing man. His family, each one of them, including extended, he loved with all his heart. He was a big softy and would give the shirt off his back and his last dollar to anyone who needed it. Including helping and taking care of his community. He coached and umpired for many years, in baseball, softball, and basketball. He loved every kid he coached and will forever be known as Coach Jim to those kids. That led to him watching his grandkids play sports in school. He did not miss a game. Even his granddaughter’s volleyball games, which he ended up enjoying very much, and the mornings and days he spent with his great-grandson. There was not a day he missed calling his children or grandchildren or seeing them. He truly enjoyed the cruise he took with his wife and her family, and the trips to Tennessee. Don’t worry, Dad, we are still going this summer for you!

Being a Marine was something he loved; everyone knew from his hats and shirts that he proudly wore. He and Amanda started working on getting a veterans' memorial put up in Carman Cemetery. Don’t worry, Dad, Amanda will still make it happen…we were so close. It is her mission to have it up by the end of this year!

He meant so much to so many people and created a hole in so many hearts. We will never forget you, and we love you always and forever.

He is survived by his wife Melodee Donlan of Carman, Illinois, his children, Tanya (Adam) Robertson of New London, Iowa and James Donlan III, Amanda (Jason) Rankin, David (Shana) Donlan and Gunner all of Carman, Illinois; daughter-in-law Cortessa White; grandchildren, Paul (Rosie) McGriff, Dylan Rankin, Autumn Rankin, Ciefeara Donlan, Zach Gaydosh, Logan, and Ashley (Adolph) Aguilar; great grandchildren, Braxton and Briar McGriff, Vivianne Rankin and Serenity, Adolph Jr., Alex and Aiden Aguilar; brother Mark A. (Colleen) Donlan of Burlington, Iowa; sister Angela Ashbaker; nieces and nephews, Audra, Tyler, Marcus, Travis, Nichole, Rion; many great nieces and nephews; adopted children, Jennifer Price, Shawn Staub, Alex Sea, Hannah and Josh Weaver, Monica, Zac, C.J. and Cullen and too many to add but you know who you are.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Jeff Donlan, sister Kayla Jean, and niece Crystal Young.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 16, 2026, at Lunning Chapel, where the family will receive friends.

The funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 17th at Lunning Chapel.. The Hamilton Walters Marine Corps League Detachment 616 will render military honors.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Carman Cemetery, Carman, Illinois.

A memorial has been established for his grandchildren’s education

<figure>
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 <figcaption>James T. Donlan II</figcaption>
 </figure>James T. Donlan, 71, of Carman, Illinois, died January 8, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.Born August 29, 1954, in Burlington, Iowa, he was the son of James L. Sr. and Margaret A. (Bowman) Donlan.He served as a Sargeant in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Enlisting in 1972 in Burlington and discharged in 1976 at Camp Pendleton.He married Melodee A. Sargeant on April 27, 1979, in Burlington, Iowa.Jim worked as a maintenance worker for Des Moines County secondary roads for 31 years, until his retirement at the age of 55. After retirement, he served as the Carman Township Road Commissioner and was the long-time caretaker for Carman Cemetery and the Carman church.He was a member of the American Legion, AFSCME, Carman United Methodist Church, the Lomax Baseball Association, and the Southeast Iowa Officials Association. He was the current President of the Carman Veteran Memorial Project.Jim was an amazing man. His family, each one of them, including extended, he loved with all his heart. He was a big softy and would give the shirt off his back and his last dollar to anyone who needed it. Including helping and taking care of his community. He coached and umpired for many years, in baseball, softball, and basketball. He loved every kid he coached and will forever be known as Coach Jim to those kids. That led to him watching his grandkids play sports in school. He did not miss a game. Even his granddaughter’s volleyball games, which he ended up enjoying very much, and the mornings and days he spent with his great-grandson. There was not a day he missed calling his children or grandchildren or seeing them. He truly enjoyed the cruise he took with his wife and her family, and the trips to Tennessee. Don’t worry, Dad, we are still going this summer for you!Being a Marine was something he loved; everyone knew from his hats and shirts that he proudly wore. He and Amanda started working on getting a veterans' memorial put up in Carman Cemetery. Don’t worry, Dad, Amanda will still make it happen…we were so close. It is her mission to have it up by the end of this year!He meant so much to so many people and created a hole in so many hearts. We will never forget you, and we love you always and forever.He is survived by his wife Melodee Donlan of Carman, Illinois, his children, Tanya (Adam) Robertson of New London, Iowa and James Donlan III, Amanda (Jason) Rankin, David (Shana) Donlan and Gunner all of Carman, Illinois; daughter-in-law Cortessa White; grandchildren, Paul (Rosie) McGriff, Dylan Rankin, Autumn Rankin, Ciefeara Donlan, Zach Gaydosh, Logan, and Ashley (Adolph) Aguilar; great grandchildren, Braxton and Briar McGriff, Vivianne Rankin and Serenity, Adolph Jr., Alex and Aiden Aguilar; brother Mark A. (Colleen) Donlan of Burlington, Iowa; sister Angela Ashbaker; nieces and nephews, Audra, Tyler, Marcus, Travis, Nichole, Rion; many great nieces and nephews; adopted children, Jennifer Price, Shawn Staub, Alex Sea, Hannah and Josh Weaver, Monica, Zac, C.J. and Cullen and too many to add but you know who you are.He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Jeff Donlan, sister Kayla Jean, and niece Crystal Young.Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 16, 2026, at Lunning Chapel, where the family will receive friends.The funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 17th at Lunning Chapel.. The Hamilton Walters Marine Corps League Detachment 616 will render military honors.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Carman Cemetery, Carman, Illinois.A memorial has been established for his grandchildren’s education

James T. Donlan 

Robert D. McMillan Jr., 82, of Burlington, Iowa, died Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at his home.

Born on June 2, 1943, in Burlington, he was the son of Robert McMillan Sr. and Waunieta Dunn. On January 8, 1964, he married Mary Ellen Norton. Of that union, they had four children: Faylea, Roger, Martin, and John. They later divorced. He married Janice Hutchinson, and they later divorced.

Robert was a United States Army veteran and served during the Vietnam era. He worked for J.I. Case for over twenty-five years, retiring from the company in the mid-1990s. Robert built and flew his own airplane, which he was very proud of. He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, hunting, boating on the Mississippi River, and racing motorcycles. He was an avid marksman and loved to compete in silhouette shooting and trap shooting. Robert was a collector of John Wayne memorabilia and enjoyed watching a good John Wayne show in his down time. Most of all, Robert loved nothing more than being with his family and enjoying a huge fish fry.

He is survived by three children: Roger McMillan, Faylea “Fay” Augsburger,&nbsp;and Martin McMillan, all of Burlington, Iowa; two grandchildren: Dalaina (Tim) Burns and Samantha (Matt Seaney) Osborne; four great granddaughters: Cheyenne Nichols, Alivia Burns, Lillian Morse, and Leila Osborne, and two great grandsons: Lucas Seaney and Timothy Burns Jr. and a great-great granddaughter Tinsley Morgan. Also surviving are two sisters: Connie (Jim) Taylor of Quincy, Illinois, and Kathy (Mike) Weiler of Tequesta, Florida.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son John McMillan; two brothers: Gary McMillan and Greg “Trampus) McMillan and two sisters: Betty Jo Frank and Bonnie McMillan in infancy.

Per his wishes, cremation has been entrusted and accorded to the care of Lunning Chapel.

The visitation for Robert will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Lunning Chapel, where the family will meet with friends.

Military rites will be conducted by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard following the visitation at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Lunning Chapel.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date in the Spring.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for the family.

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 <figcaption>Robert D. McMillan Jr.</figcaption>
 </figure>Robert D. McMillan Jr., 82, of Burlington, Iowa, died Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at his home.Born on June 2, 1943, in Burlington, he was the son of Robert McMillan Sr. and Waunieta Dunn. On January 8, 1964, he married Mary Ellen Norton. Of that union, they had four children: Faylea, Roger, Martin, and John. They later divorced. He married Janice Hutchinson, and they later divorced.Robert was a United States Army veteran and served during the Vietnam era. He worked for J.I. Case for over twenty-five years, retiring from the company in the mid-1990s. Robert built and flew his own airplane, which he was very proud of. He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, hunting, boating on the Mississippi River, and racing motorcycles. He was an avid marksman and loved to compete in silhouette shooting and trap shooting. Robert was a collector of John Wayne memorabilia and enjoyed watching a good John Wayne show in his down time. Most of all, Robert loved nothing more than being with his family and enjoying a huge fish fry.He is survived by three children: Roger McMillan, Faylea “Fay” Augsburger,&nbsp;and Martin McMillan, all of Burlington, Iowa; two grandchildren: Dalaina (Tim) Burns and Samantha (Matt Seaney) Osborne; four great granddaughters: Cheyenne Nichols, Alivia Burns, Lillian Morse, and Leila Osborne, and two great grandsons: Lucas Seaney and Timothy Burns Jr. and a great-great granddaughter Tinsley Morgan. Also surviving are two sisters: Connie (Jim) Taylor of Quincy, Illinois, and Kathy (Mike) Weiler of Tequesta, Florida.He was preceded in death by his parents; son John McMillan; two brothers: Gary McMillan and Greg “Trampus) McMillan and two sisters: Betty Jo Frank and Bonnie McMillan in infancy.Per his wishes, cremation has been entrusted and accorded to the care of Lunning Chapel.The visitation for Robert will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Lunning Chapel, where the family will meet with friends.Military rites will be conducted by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard following the visitation at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Lunning Chapel.A celebration of life will be held at a later date in the Spring.In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for the family.

Robert D. McMillan Jr.

Marilyn Rose Rettig, 86, of Augusta, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the home of her daughter in Fort Madison.

She was born on February 5, 1939, in Iowa City, Iowa to Bertha (Pickrell) and Samuel Crafton.

On September 5, 1959, she married Ralph Rettig in Lomax, Illinois. Ralph and Marilyn had one son, Douglas, and two daughters, Michelle and Julie.

Marilyn was a homemaker. She enjoyed playing bingo and spending time with her family, especially every Sunday family gatherings.

Survivors include two daughters, Michelle (Greg Soper) Terhune and Julie Rettig; four grandchildren, Jody (Cody), Brittnie (Cameron), Erinn, and Brenden; four great grandchildren, Nikolas, A.J., Zachariah and Emma; two sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law; nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ralph, son Douglas, ten siblings, and brother and sisters-in-law.

The graveside funeral service and inurnment for Marilyn will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 12th at Augusta Cemetery, Augusta, Iowa.

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel.

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Marilyn Rose Rettig</figcaption>
 </figure>Marilyn Rose Rettig, 86, of Augusta, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the home of her daughter in Fort Madison.She was born on February 5, 1939, in Iowa City, Iowa to Bertha (Pickrell) and Samuel Crafton.On September 5, 1959, she married Ralph Rettig in Lomax, Illinois. Ralph and Marilyn had one son, Douglas, and two daughters, Michelle and Julie.Marilyn was a homemaker. She enjoyed playing bingo and spending time with her family, especially every Sunday family gatherings.Survivors include two daughters, Michelle (Greg Soper) Terhune and Julie Rettig; four grandchildren, Jody (Cody), Brittnie (Cameron), Erinn, and Brenden; four great grandchildren, Nikolas, A.J., Zachariah and Emma; two sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law; nieces, nephews, and cousins.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ralph, son Douglas, ten siblings, and brother and sisters-in-law.The graveside funeral service and inurnment for Marilyn will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 12th at Augusta Cemetery, Augusta, Iowa.Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel.

Marilyn Rose Rettig

Mark A. Hull, 57, of Burlington, Iowa, died Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at his home. Born on March 19, 1968, in Burlington, he was the son of Richard and Donna Hull.

Mark worked for Silgan Containers for several years. In his free time Mark enjoyed playing slow pitch softball and going out for a day of golf. He was a die-hard St. Louis Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys fan. His kind spirit will be forever missed by those he loved dearly.

Mark is survived by his two children: Brianna Hull and Brian Hull; two aunts: Edie Jaeger and Diana Jackson; a niece, nephew and several cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Brian Hull.

Per his wishes cremation has been entrusted and accorded to Lunning Chapel. Burial will be held in Burlington Memorial Park.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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 <figcaption>Mark A. Hull</figcaption>
 </figure>Mark A. Hull, 57, of Burlington, Iowa, died Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at his home. Born on March 19, 1968, in Burlington, he was the son of Richard and Donna Hull.Mark worked for Silgan Containers for several years. In his free time Mark enjoyed playing slow pitch softball and going out for a day of golf. He was a die-hard St. Louis Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys fan. His kind spirit will be forever missed by those he loved dearly.Mark is survived by his two children: Brianna Hull and Brian Hull; two aunts: Edie Jaeger and Diana Jackson; a niece, nephew and several cousins.He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Brian Hull.Per his wishes cremation has been entrusted and accorded to Lunning Chapel. Burial will be held in Burlington Memorial Park.A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Mark A. Hull

Ruth Margaret Metzger, 91, of Burlington, died Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa.

Born September 22, 1934, in Burlington, she was the daughter of David I. and Margaret E. White Marshall.

She graduated high school and attended two years of college.&nbsp;

Ruth worked at Murray Iron Works for three years, Case for 22 years, and Sylvania for seven years.

She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and helped with the Special Needs Foundation of Des Moines County. &nbsp;She loved the outdoors, swimming, spending time with her church groups, and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include one son, David (Inez) Metzger of Burlington; one foster son, Richard (Rhonda) Rowe of Jonesburg, MO; two daughters, Peggy (Dennis) Stout of Ankeny and Jean (Mike) Schnellbacher of Wever, IA; &nbsp;numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one brother, Ed (Sharon) Marshall of New London.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Alice, Jane, and Joanne in infancy; and two brothers, Jim and Bob.

Cremation has been entrusted to Prugh Funeral Service.

The memorial service for Mrs. Metzger will be scheduled at a later date. &nbsp;Service details will be published when they become available.

Memorials have been established to Grace United Methodist Church and Special Needs Foundation of Des Moines County.

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

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Ruth Metzger</figcaption>
 </figure>Ruth Margaret Metzger, 91, of Burlington, died Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa.Born September 22, 1934, in Burlington, she was the daughter of David I. and Margaret E. White Marshall.She graduated high school and attended two years of college.&nbsp;Ruth worked at Murray Iron Works for three years, Case for 22 years, and Sylvania for seven years.She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and helped with the Special Needs Foundation of Des Moines County. &nbsp;She loved the outdoors, swimming, spending time with her church groups, and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.Survivors include one son, David (Inez) Metzger of Burlington; one foster son, Richard (Rhonda) Rowe of Jonesburg, MO; two daughters, Peggy (Dennis) Stout of Ankeny and Jean (Mike) Schnellbacher of Wever, IA; &nbsp;numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one brother, Ed (Sharon) Marshall of New London.Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Alice, Jane, and Joanne in infancy; and two brothers, Jim and Bob.Cremation has been entrusted to Prugh Funeral Service.The memorial service for Mrs. Metzger will be scheduled at a later date. &nbsp;Service details will be published when they become available.Memorials have been established to Grace United Methodist Church and Special Needs Foundation of Des Moines County.Please continue to keep Ruth's family in your thoughts during this difficult time.

Ruth Margaret Metzger

William Albert Stott, 70, of Mount Union, died Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at his home.

Born April 13, 1955, at the family home in Mount Union, IA, he was the son of Roy William Stott and Dora Maud Hess Stott.

Bill worked a variety of jobs over the years and most recently had worked for Walmart Warehouse before retiring.&nbsp;&nbsp;

He was a member of the Methodist Church. Bill loved his cats and enjoyed working on cars, gardening, and mowing lawns. He especially enjoyed the mowing he did for Mount Union Auto.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Survivors include his wife, Rhonda Stott, brother, Robert (Johna) Stott of Danville; his daughter, April (Chris) Bayers of Moscow, IA; granddaughters, Michelle and Madison Ray; great grandchildren, Kyler, Grayson, and Bella, all of Muscatine. He is also survived by his son, Marshel Stott; granddaughter, Paityn and grandson, Noah, all of Dallas City, IL; as well as many nieces and nephews who held a special place in his heart.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and three sisters.

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.

There will be no visitation or services at this time. Burial will be held at a later date in Trinity Cemetery in Mount Union.

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 <figcaption>Willilam Stott</figcaption>
 </figure>William Albert Stott, 70, of Mount Union, died Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at his home.Born April 13, 1955, at the family home in Mount Union, IA, he was the son of Roy William Stott and Dora Maud Hess Stott.Bill worked a variety of jobs over the years and most recently had worked for Walmart Warehouse before retiring.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was a member of the Methodist Church. Bill loved his cats and enjoyed working on cars, gardening, and mowing lawns. He especially enjoyed the mowing he did for Mount Union Auto.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include his wife, Rhonda Stott, brother, Robert (Johna) Stott of Danville; his daughter, April (Chris) Bayers of Moscow, IA; granddaughters, Michelle and Madison Ray; great grandchildren, Kyler, Grayson, and Bella, all of Muscatine. He is also survived by his son, Marshel Stott; granddaughter, Paityn and grandson, Noah, all of Dallas City, IL; as well as many nieces and nephews who held a special place in his heart.He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and three sisters.Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.There will be no visitation or services at this time. Burial will be held at a later date in Trinity Cemetery in Mount Union.

William Stott

William "Billy" C. Schlegel, 56, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospice House.

He was born September 30, 1969, in Fairfield. He moved to Kansas City in 1972 and made his home there. He graduated from Maranatha Christian Academy and later attended college at UMKC in Kansas City.&nbsp;

Billy worked as a self-employed painter and home-remodeler. For years had contributed to the care of his half-brother, Joshua Birch, who is on the autism spectrum. He frequently text Joshua about sports and current events in Kansas City--including Chiefs games and other sports-related news.

Billy enjoyed playing frisbee. He had an amazing talent for the game and was even asked to join a professional frisbee team. He listened to sports talk radio and AM talk radio, including the late Art bell as well as others. He liked home cooking, especially mashed potatoes and gravy, roasts, and home baked goods. He had strong attachments to his special pet cats over the years, including Gray Kitty and Tang, who preceded him in death. He leaves behind Cali, a very sweet cat who likes to reach out and touch your arm with her paw, and Duke, his second orange cat, who has a talent for evading being caught.&nbsp;

He is survived by his mother, Barbara Birch of Burlington, and Kansas City, MO; his father and step-mother, Dr. William and Janet Schlegel Janet of Jefferson City, MO; younger brother, Paul Schlegel of Santa Clara, CA; and half-brother, Joshua Birch of Kansas City, MO.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

Visitation will be Wednesday, January 14, 2026 from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street.

The Graveside Committal Service for Mr. Schlegel will be 12:00 PM Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Aspen Grove Cemetery with Pastor Gary Van Nyhuis officiating. Billy will be buried next to his grandmother, Genevieve Swan, who was actively involved in his life.

A memorial has been established for Maranatha Christian Academy, Shawnee, KS to go towards their tuition scholarship fund.&nbsp;

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 <figcaption>William Schegel</figcaption>
 </figure>William "Billy" C. Schlegel, 56, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospice House.He was born September 30, 1969, in Fairfield. He moved to Kansas City in 1972 and made his home there. He graduated from Maranatha Christian Academy and later attended college at UMKC in Kansas City.&nbsp;Billy worked as a self-employed painter and home-remodeler. For years had contributed to the care of his half-brother, Joshua Birch, who is on the autism spectrum. He frequently text Joshua about sports and current events in Kansas City--including Chiefs games and other sports-related news.Billy enjoyed playing frisbee. He had an amazing talent for the game and was even asked to join a professional frisbee team. He listened to sports talk radio and AM talk radio, including the late Art bell as well as others. He liked home cooking, especially mashed potatoes and gravy, roasts, and home baked goods. He had strong attachments to his special pet cats over the years, including Gray Kitty and Tang, who preceded him in death. He leaves behind Cali, a very sweet cat who likes to reach out and touch your arm with her paw, and Duke, his second orange cat, who has a talent for evading being caught.&nbsp;He is survived by his mother, Barbara Birch of Burlington, and Kansas City, MO; his father and step-mother, Dr. William and Janet Schlegel Janet of Jefferson City, MO; younger brother, Paul Schlegel of Santa Clara, CA; and half-brother, Joshua Birch of Kansas City, MO.He was preceded in death by his grandparents.Visitation will be Wednesday, January 14, 2026 from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street.The Graveside Committal Service for Mr. Schlegel will be 12:00 PM Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Aspen Grove Cemetery with Pastor Gary Van Nyhuis officiating. Billy will be buried next to his grandmother, Genevieve Swan, who was actively involved in his life.A memorial has been established for Maranatha Christian Academy, Shawnee, KS to go towards their tuition scholarship fund.&nbsp;

William C. "Billy" Schlegel

Richard Charles Bell, 94, of Burlington, died Monday, January 12, 2026, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.

Born May 7, 1931, in Donnellson, he was the son of Roy and Mary (Paschal) Bell. On August 7, 1955, he married Kathryn Miller in Fort Madison, IA.&nbsp;

Richard graduated from Fort Madison High School, class of '51, where he met his future wife of 70 years, Kathryn. &nbsp;Richard then served in the United States Navy as a store keeper on the USS Severn and USS Cadmus during the Korean War. &nbsp;He later worked for 30 years as a security guard at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant.

Richard was a very positive person. &nbsp;He enjoyed staying active - walking constantly (at times wearing out his treadmill) and keeping physically fit. &nbsp;Richard liked serving his community. &nbsp;There were many times he could be found with Kathryn and his family serving meals at the Burlington waterfront during Farmers Market with the Evening Lions Club. Richard enjoyed watching sports and following his favorite teams; the St. Louis Cardinals, Iowa Hawkeyes and SCC Blackhawks Basketball.

Richard loved his family deeply and the time he spent with them. &nbsp;They would go on numerous camping trips and travel to the state fair. &nbsp;Their trips started small, at the beginning in a pup tent, but eventually they traveled in comfort in a larger camper. Richard's quiet, kind personality will be missed deeply, but his memory will continue through all who love him.

Survivors include wife, Kathryn; son, Steven (Jeanne) Bell; grandchildren, Eric (Jaclyn) Bell and Rachel (Daniel) Ray; great-grandsons Harlan Bell and Killian Ray; one nephew and three nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his siblings, Neva Forrest, William Bell, Vivian Frels and Lorene Sloan.

Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM &nbsp;on Friday, January 16, 2026 at Parkside First Baptist Church, 300 Potter Drive.

The funeral service for Mr. Bell will be 11:00 AM Friday, January 16, 2026, at Parkside First Baptist Church with Pastor Bill Ullom officiating. &nbsp;A luncheon will follow the funeral service, also at church. &nbsp;Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery, Ft. Madison.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for Parkside First Baptist Church.

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

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 <figcaption>Richard C. Bell</figcaption>
 </figure>Richard Charles Bell, 94, of Burlington, died Monday, January 12, 2026, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.Born May 7, 1931, in Donnellson, he was the son of Roy and Mary (Paschal) Bell. On August 7, 1955, he married Kathryn Miller in Fort Madison, IA.&nbsp;Richard graduated from Fort Madison High School, class of '51, where he met his future wife of 70 years, Kathryn. &nbsp;Richard then served in the United States Navy as a store keeper on the USS Severn and USS Cadmus during the Korean War. &nbsp;He later worked for 30 years as a security guard at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant.Richard was a very positive person. &nbsp;He enjoyed staying active - walking constantly (at times wearing out his treadmill) and keeping physically fit. &nbsp;Richard liked serving his community. &nbsp;There were many times he could be found with Kathryn and his family serving meals at the Burlington waterfront during Farmers Market with the Evening Lions Club. Richard enjoyed watching sports and following his favorite teams; the St. Louis Cardinals, Iowa Hawkeyes and SCC Blackhawks Basketball.Richard loved his family deeply and the time he spent with them. &nbsp;They would go on numerous camping trips and travel to the state fair. &nbsp;Their trips started small, at the beginning in a pup tent, but eventually they traveled in comfort in a larger camper. Richard's quiet, kind personality will be missed deeply, but his memory will continue through all who love him.Survivors include wife, Kathryn; son, Steven (Jeanne) Bell; grandchildren, Eric (Jaclyn) Bell and Rachel (Daniel) Ray; great-grandsons Harlan Bell and Killian Ray; one nephew and three nieces.He was preceded in death by his parents, and his siblings, Neva Forrest, William Bell, Vivian Frels and Lorene Sloan.Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM &nbsp;on Friday, January 16, 2026 at Parkside First Baptist Church, 300 Potter Drive.The funeral service for Mr. Bell will be 11:00 AM Friday, January 16, 2026, at Parkside First Baptist Church with Pastor Bill Ullom officiating. &nbsp;A luncheon will follow the funeral service, also at church. &nbsp;Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery, Ft. Madison.In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for Parkside First Baptist Church.Please continue to keep Richard's family in your thoughts during this difficult time.

Richard C. Bell

Harold E. Glasgow, 94, of West Burlington, died Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.

Born February 24, 1931, in Lee County, Iowa, he was the son of Clarence and Alice (Schrader) Glasgow. On October 12, 1950, he married Rosemary Boeding in West Point, Iowa. &nbsp;Sadly, Rosemary passed away December 11, 2018.

Harold was a member of the Knights of Columbus #568, Loyal Order of the Moose, former member of the Elks and Eagles. He was on the Board of Directors of St. Mary's Cemetery and a member of Teamsters Retirees Local #218. &nbsp;Harold drove trucks throughout his life and worked for several years at Shottenkirk before fully retiring. &nbsp;Harold co-owned the Western Club in Gulport, IL with Larry Booth for many years. &nbsp;Harold and Rosemary also owned and operated Harold's Place in downtown Burlington.

Harold was very outgoing, humorous, and a touch ornery. &nbsp;He loved being social and seemed to always have a twinkle in his eye. &nbsp;A Hawkeye fan, Harold enjoyed catching a basketball game, or watching the Cardinal's play baseball. &nbsp;Moreover, he loved his family. &nbsp;He looked forward to watching his grandchildren's sporting events and enjoyed cheering them on. &nbsp;Harold loved his wife and family immensely. &nbsp;He will be deeply missed.

Survivors include his children, Jerry (Kim) Glasgow, Susan (Greg) Eastin, Bill (Susan) Glasgow, and Jeff (Julie) Glasgow all of Burlington, Terry (LuAnne Davey) Glasgow of Norwalk, and Kathy (Michael) Cameron of West Burlington; grandchildren, Tyler (Julie) Glasgow, Sarah (Ryan) Jacobs, Travis (Carly) Eastin, Amber O'Neill, Jacob (Meagan) Glasgow, Lucas (Kim) Glasgow, Ben (Shawna) Cameron, Nick (Kali) Eastin, Blake (Rachel) Cameron, Chris Eastin, DJ (Samantha) Glasgow, and Anne (Shay) Palmer; 21 great grandchildren; brothers, Marvin Glasgow of Denmark, Frank Glasgow of Dothan, AL, Dale Glasgow of Danville; and many nieces and nephews.

Harold is preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Rosemary; his parents; two brothers; two sisters; and one grandson-in-law, Kevin O'Neill.

Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM with the family to receive friends from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street.

The Funeral Mass of the Resurrection for Mr. Glasgow will be 10:30 AM Friday, January 16, 2026, at Divine Mercy Parish - SS. Mary and Patrick Catholic Church, West Burlington with Fr. Jake Greiner as the Celebrant. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. &nbsp;A time of food and fellowship will be held at the SS. Mary and Patrick Church Hall following the burial.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House and Divine Mercy Parish.

Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.

A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Harold's obituary at www.prughfuneral.com.

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 <figcaption>Harold Glasgow</figcaption>
 </figure>Harold E. Glasgow, 94, of West Burlington, died Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.Born February 24, 1931, in Lee County, Iowa, he was the son of Clarence and Alice (Schrader) Glasgow. On October 12, 1950, he married Rosemary Boeding in West Point, Iowa. &nbsp;Sadly, Rosemary passed away December 11, 2018.Harold was a member of the Knights of Columbus #568, Loyal Order of the Moose, former member of the Elks and Eagles. He was on the Board of Directors of St. Mary's Cemetery and a member of Teamsters Retirees Local #218. &nbsp;Harold drove trucks throughout his life and worked for several years at Shottenkirk before fully retiring. &nbsp;Harold co-owned the Western Club in Gulport, IL with Larry Booth for many years. &nbsp;Harold and Rosemary also owned and operated Harold's Place in downtown Burlington.Harold was very outgoing, humorous, and a touch ornery. &nbsp;He loved being social and seemed to always have a twinkle in his eye. &nbsp;A Hawkeye fan, Harold enjoyed catching a basketball game, or watching the Cardinal's play baseball. &nbsp;Moreover, he loved his family. &nbsp;He looked forward to watching his grandchildren's sporting events and enjoyed cheering them on. &nbsp;Harold loved his wife and family immensely. &nbsp;He will be deeply missed.Survivors include his children, Jerry (Kim) Glasgow, Susan (Greg) Eastin, Bill (Susan) Glasgow, and Jeff (Julie) Glasgow all of Burlington, Terry (LuAnne Davey) Glasgow of Norwalk, and Kathy (Michael) Cameron of West Burlington; grandchildren, Tyler (Julie) Glasgow, Sarah (Ryan) Jacobs, Travis (Carly) Eastin, Amber O'Neill, Jacob (Meagan) Glasgow, Lucas (Kim) Glasgow, Ben (Shawna) Cameron, Nick (Kali) Eastin, Blake (Rachel) Cameron, Chris Eastin, DJ (Samantha) Glasgow, and Anne (Shay) Palmer; 21 great grandchildren; brothers, Marvin Glasgow of Denmark, Frank Glasgow of Dothan, AL, Dale Glasgow of Danville; and many nieces and nephews.Harold is preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Rosemary; his parents; two brothers; two sisters; and one grandson-in-law, Kevin O'Neill.Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM with the family to receive friends from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street.The Funeral Mass of the Resurrection for Mr. Glasgow will be 10:30 AM Friday, January 16, 2026, at Divine Mercy Parish - SS. Mary and Patrick Catholic Church, West Burlington with Fr. Jake Greiner as the Celebrant. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. &nbsp;A time of food and fellowship will be held at the SS. Mary and Patrick Church Hall following the burial.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House and Divine Mercy Parish.Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Harold's obituary at www.prughfuneral.com.

Harold E. Glasgow

Wanda K. Phillips, 82, of Danville, died Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington. Born October 24, 1943, in Burlington, Iowa, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Rose Steiniger Lyons. On July 13, 1963, she married Joseph Phillips in Aberdeen, MD. Sadly, Joseph passed away May 28, 2022.

Survivors include her daughter, Danica (Jason) Wharton of Burlington, IA; grandson, Ronan Wharton; several nieces and nephews; and a family friend, Dean Holmes.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Steven Phillips; and her brother, Robert Lyons.

The Graveside Committal Service for Mrs. Phillips will be 10:00 am Monday, January 19, 2026, at Long Creek Cemetery, 20312 Agency Road, Danville.

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

Wanda K. Phillips, 82, of Danville, died Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington. Born October 24, 1943, in Burlington, Iowa, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Rose Steiniger Lyons. On July 13, 1963, she married Joseph Phillips in Aberdeen, MD. Sadly, Joseph passed away May 28, 2022.Survivors include her daughter, Danica (Jason) Wharton of Burlington, IA; grandson, Ronan Wharton; several nieces and nephews; and a family friend, Dean Holmes.Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Steven Phillips; and her brother, Robert Lyons.The Graveside Committal Service for Mrs. Phillips will be 10:00 am Monday, January 19, 2026, at Long Creek Cemetery, 20312 Agency Road, Danville.Please continue to keep Wanda's family in your thoughts during this difficult time.

Wanda K. Phillips

Linda Louise Kirchner, 78, of Danville, entered her Heavenly home Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Arbor Court in Mount Pleasant. Born June 4, 1947, she was the daughter of William and Louise (Bennett) Rockhold. On June 12, 1965, she married Leroy "Sonny" Howard &nbsp;in Kahoka, MO. Sadly, Sonny passed away December 10, 2000.

Linda started her career as a school librarian in Middletown schools until their close. &nbsp;She then worked as a Librarian at Corse Elementary school until her retirement.

Linda was a very kind, crafty and engaging person. &nbsp;She loved working with her hands, making beautiful cross stitched pictures, crocheted pieces, quilts, blankets and jean quilts. &nbsp;Many of these items were donated to those in need &nbsp;She also participated in craft shows with her mother and two sisters selling her homemade items. &nbsp;She was a great cook and baker, even running a side business selling homemade baked goods. &nbsp;Linda enjoyed being outside. &nbsp;She kept a beautiful garden and enjoyed seeing the collage of colors throughout the season as her hard work paid off. &nbsp;Her garden even had a number of gnomes to add a touch of character. &nbsp;

Linda enjoyed the peace of camping and the solitude of a good fishing spot. &nbsp;Her fishing spot bears her name at the New London Country Club.

Friends were important to Linda. &nbsp;Whether she was bowling or serving as secretary of her mixed league, she enjoyed the time she was able to build memories with them. &nbsp;Her kindness and charismatic personality continued until the end. &nbsp;She became a favorite at Arbor Court quickly; earning nicknames with residents and staff such as Grandma, Linder and Linda Linda.

More than anything, Linda loved her family. &nbsp;She truly believed that she found her one and only love with Sonny and cherished her 35 years of marriage. &nbsp;Her children, grandchildren and great grandchild were her whole life and she was so proud of who they were and what they had accomplished. &nbsp;Linda's passing leaves a deep sadness, but her memory and legacy will continue through all who love her.

Survivors include her children, Kevin (Meachelle) Kirchner and Beverly (Gary David) Henry; grandchildren, Kelsie Henry, Dalton (Brooke) Henry, and Maddie (Cory) Martz; great-grandchild, David Henry; brother, Ronnie (Nancy) Rockhold; and sister, Peggy Rockhold.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Bonnie Bane and brother, Jerry Rockhold.

Visitation will be from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street.

The memorial service for Mrs. Kirchner will be 10:00 AM Monday, January 19, 2026, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street with Pastor Richard Dutzer officiating.&nbsp;

Memorial contributions are suggested to Arbor Court nursing home.

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 <figcaption>Linda Louise Kirchner</figcaption>
 </figure>Linda Louise Kirchner, 78, of Danville, entered her Heavenly home Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Arbor Court in Mount Pleasant. Born June 4, 1947, she was the daughter of William and Louise (Bennett) Rockhold. On June 12, 1965, she married Leroy "Sonny" Howard &nbsp;in Kahoka, MO. Sadly, Sonny passed away December 10, 2000.Linda started her career as a school librarian in Middletown schools until their close. &nbsp;She then worked as a Librarian at Corse Elementary school until her retirement.Linda was a very kind, crafty and engaging person. &nbsp;She loved working with her hands, making beautiful cross stitched pictures, crocheted pieces, quilts, blankets and jean quilts. &nbsp;Many of these items were donated to those in need &nbsp;She also participated in craft shows with her mother and two sisters selling her homemade items. &nbsp;She was a great cook and baker, even running a side business selling homemade baked goods. &nbsp;Linda enjoyed being outside. &nbsp;She kept a beautiful garden and enjoyed seeing the collage of colors throughout the season as her hard work paid off. &nbsp;Her garden even had a number of gnomes to add a touch of character. &nbsp;Linda enjoyed the peace of camping and the solitude of a good fishing spot. &nbsp;Her fishing spot bears her name at the New London Country Club.Friends were important to Linda. &nbsp;Whether she was bowling or serving as secretary of her mixed league, she enjoyed the time she was able to build memories with them. &nbsp;Her kindness and charismatic personality continued until the end. &nbsp;She became a favorite at Arbor Court quickly; earning nicknames with residents and staff such as Grandma, Linder and Linda Linda.More than anything, Linda loved her family. &nbsp;She truly believed that she found her one and only love with Sonny and cherished her 35 years of marriage. &nbsp;Her children, grandchildren and great grandchild were her whole life and she was so proud of who they were and what they had accomplished. &nbsp;Linda's passing leaves a deep sadness, but her memory and legacy will continue through all who love her.Survivors include her children, Kevin (Meachelle) Kirchner and Beverly (Gary David) Henry; grandchildren, Kelsie Henry, Dalton (Brooke) Henry, and Maddie (Cory) Martz; great-grandchild, David Henry; brother, Ronnie (Nancy) Rockhold; and sister, Peggy Rockhold.Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Bonnie Bane and brother, Jerry Rockhold.Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.Visitation will be from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street.The memorial service for Mrs. Kirchner will be 10:00 AM Monday, January 19, 2026, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street with Pastor Richard Dutzer officiating.&nbsp;Memorial contributions are suggested to Arbor Court nursing home.

Linda Louise Kirchner

Doris J. Walz, 95, of Burlington, died Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the Thuesen Cottage, Western Home Communities in Cedar Falls.

Born August 13, 1930, in Burlington, IA, she was the daughter of Albert and Dora (Poggemiller) McColloch Sr.&nbsp;

Doris attended and graduated from Burlington High School. &nbsp;She later married Wayne Hellenthal on May 17, 1947. &nbsp;Doris helped Wayne work and manage their farm for over 20 years. &nbsp;Unfortunately Wayne passed away June 5, 1968. Doris later married Paul Walz on Sept 2, 1977 and enjoyed 46 years with Paul before his death on September 22, 2023.

Doris worked for the Winegard Company for ten years and later for the Iowa Department of Human Services for thirteen years before retiring in 1990.

Doris was a very active and intelligent woman. &nbsp;In her youth, and later into her adult life, she enjoyed roller and ice skating. &nbsp;She had a passion for line dancing and kept dancing until her 90's. &nbsp;Doris had a very artistic mind and had a passion for sewing and crafting. &nbsp;Many beautiful afghans and quilts adorned her home that were made by her hand; she would even make outfits for her family and Halloween costumes for the kids. &nbsp;Doris had an eye for collectibles and liked spending her time finding the perfect item at flea markets and garage sales. &nbsp;It made the hunt worthwhile when she found the perfect treasure at a great price.

She looked forward to traveling the United States with Paul; going to conventions and wintering in Arizona. &nbsp;Despite her travels, she was a Burlingtonite to her core and had great pride in her town. &nbsp;Her mind retained many historical facts about Burlington that she enjoyed sharing with as many people as she could. &nbsp;She loved Crapo Park and had many great memories ice skating in the park.

Moreover, Doris loved her family. &nbsp;She liked knowing the history of where her family came from and researching her genealogy. &nbsp;She loved her children and grandchildren tremendously and was proud of their success in life. &nbsp;Doris will be missed deeply but her memory and legacy will continue on through all who love her.

Survivors include her son, Nicholas (Glenda) Hellenthal of Cedar Falls, IA; step-children, Brian Walz of Elburn, IL, David Walz of Johnsburg, IL, Melissa &nbsp;Boldebuch of Van Buren, AR, Theresa Castro of Brookfield, IL, Mary Lluhi of Mount Dora, FL; ten grandchildren, Brent, Ryan Matthew, Jonathan, Ryan Paul, Giancarlo, Erin, Victoria, Sara, Emilie, and Adrianna; seven great grandchildren, Nathan, Naomi, Delphina, Keira, Jaeden, Arabella and Orion, and several nieces and nephews.

Sadly, Doris was preceded in death by her first husband, Wayne, and second husband, Paul; three brothers, Orville, Albert, and Dale McColloch; two sisters, Elsie Miller and Vivian Johnson; and one step-grandson, Scott David Walz.

Visitation will be from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street.

The memorial service for Mrs. Walz will be 10:30 AM, on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Prugh Funeral Service with Pastor Nancy Sutherland officiating. &nbsp;Inurnment to follow at Aspen Grove Cemetery. &nbsp;A time of food and fellowship will be held in the community room at Prugh Funeral Service following the burial.

Memorials have been established for West Burlington United Methodist Church and St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry. &nbsp;

Please continue to keep Doris' family in your thoughts during this difficult time.

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 <figcaption>Doris Walz</figcaption>
 </figure>Doris J. Walz, 95, of Burlington, died Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the Thuesen Cottage, Western Home Communities in Cedar Falls.Born August 13, 1930, in Burlington, IA, she was the daughter of Albert and Dora (Poggemiller) McColloch Sr.&nbsp;Doris attended and graduated from Burlington High School. &nbsp;She later married Wayne Hellenthal on May 17, 1947. &nbsp;Doris helped Wayne work and manage their farm for over 20 years. &nbsp;Unfortunately Wayne passed away June 5, 1968. Doris later married Paul Walz on Sept 2, 1977 and enjoyed 46 years with Paul before his death on September 22, 2023.Doris worked for the Winegard Company for ten years and later for the Iowa Department of Human Services for thirteen years before retiring in 1990.Doris was a very active and intelligent woman. &nbsp;In her youth, and later into her adult life, she enjoyed roller and ice skating. &nbsp;She had a passion for line dancing and kept dancing until her 90's. &nbsp;Doris had a very artistic mind and had a passion for sewing and crafting. &nbsp;Many beautiful afghans and quilts adorned her home that were made by her hand; she would even make outfits for her family and Halloween costumes for the kids. &nbsp;Doris had an eye for collectibles and liked spending her time finding the perfect item at flea markets and garage sales. &nbsp;It made the hunt worthwhile when she found the perfect treasure at a great price.She looked forward to traveling the United States with Paul; going to conventions and wintering in Arizona. &nbsp;Despite her travels, she was a Burlingtonite to her core and had great pride in her town. &nbsp;Her mind retained many historical facts about Burlington that she enjoyed sharing with as many people as she could. &nbsp;She loved Crapo Park and had many great memories ice skating in the park.Moreover, Doris loved her family. &nbsp;She liked knowing the history of where her family came from and researching her genealogy. &nbsp;She loved her children and grandchildren tremendously and was proud of their success in life. &nbsp;Doris will be missed deeply but her memory and legacy will continue on through all who love her.Survivors include her son, Nicholas (Glenda) Hellenthal of Cedar Falls, IA; step-children, Brian Walz of Elburn, IL, David Walz of Johnsburg, IL, Melissa &nbsp;Boldebuch of Van Buren, AR, Theresa Castro of Brookfield, IL, Mary Lluhi of Mount Dora, FL; ten grandchildren, Brent, Ryan Matthew, Jonathan, Ryan Paul, Giancarlo, Erin, Victoria, Sara, Emilie, and Adrianna; seven great grandchildren, Nathan, Naomi, Delphina, Keira, Jaeden, Arabella and Orion, and several nieces and nephews.Sadly, Doris was preceded in death by her first husband, Wayne, and second husband, Paul; three brothers, Orville, Albert, and Dale McColloch; two sisters, Elsie Miller and Vivian Johnson; and one step-grandson, Scott David Walz.Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.Visitation will be from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street.The memorial service for Mrs. Walz will be 10:30 AM, on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Prugh Funeral Service with Pastor Nancy Sutherland officiating. &nbsp;Inurnment to follow at Aspen Grove Cemetery. &nbsp;A time of food and fellowship will be held in the community room at Prugh Funeral Service following the burial.Memorials have been established for West Burlington United Methodist Church and St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry. &nbsp;Please continue to keep Doris' family in your thoughts during this difficult time.

Doris J. Walz

Connie Sue Peterschmidt,&nbsp;79, of Coralville, Iowa, formerly of Montrose, passed away at 7:25 a.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Stirlingshire of Coralville.

Connie was born on December 1, 1946, in Estherville, Iowa, the daughter of Charles Kenneth and Lola Lorraine (Webber) Warrington. On October 1, 1968, she married Donald J. “Don” Peterschmidt in Fort Madison, Iowa. He preceded her in death on May 27, 2023.

She is survived by her two sons: Kurt (Christine) Peterschmidt of Coralville, Iowa, Greg (Leslie) Peterschmidt of Erwin, Tennessee; granddaughter; grandson; step-granddaughters; step-grandson; sister: JoAnne Warrington-Koehler; brother: William “Bill” Warrington, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Don and brother: Ronald “Butch” Warrington.

Connie graduated high school in Orion, Illinois. She was a homemaker, beautician and enjoyed crafts.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 12, 2026, at Greenglade Cemetery in Farmington, Iowa. A memorial has been established in her memory.

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 <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/burlington-beacon-media-bucket/public/2026/1/1767932562221.jpeg" alt="Connie Peterschmidt" />
 <figcaption>Connie Peterschmidt</figcaption>
 </figure>Connie Sue Peterschmidt,&nbsp;79, of Coralville, Iowa, formerly of Montrose, passed away at 7:25 a.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Stirlingshire of Coralville. Connie was born on December 1, 1946, in Estherville, Iowa, the daughter of Charles Kenneth and Lola Lorraine (Webber) Warrington. On October 1, 1968, she married Donald J. “Don” Peterschmidt in Fort Madison, Iowa. He preceded her in death on May 27, 2023. She is survived by her two sons: Kurt (Christine) Peterschmidt of Coralville, Iowa, Greg (Leslie) Peterschmidt of Erwin, Tennessee; granddaughter; grandson; step-granddaughters; step-grandson; sister: JoAnne Warrington-Koehler; brother: William “Bill” Warrington, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Don and brother: Ronald “Butch” Warrington. Connie graduated high school in Orion, Illinois. She was a homemaker, beautician and enjoyed crafts. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 12, 2026, at Greenglade Cemetery in Farmington, Iowa. A memorial has been established in her memory.Schmitz Funeral Home of Donnellson is assisting the family with arrangements.&nbsp;

Connie Sue Peterschmidt

Alice M. Rollins-Gaskill, 78, of Burlington, died Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the New London Specialty Care in New London. Born August 22, 1947, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Harvey F. and Alice L. Henry Rudy, Jr. On May 21, 1966, she married Larry Allen Rollins in Burlington. He died February 7, 2004. She then married Omar Gaskill Jr on August 25, 2008, in their backyard in Burlington. He died on September 24, 2021. Alice was a homemaker. She was raised catholic and would attend mass at St John's. Alice enjoyed fishing, watching westerns, and playing cards. But the most important thing to Alice was her family and spending time with them.&nbsp; Survivors include her two sons, Tim Rollins and Larry Rollins Jr., with whom she made her home in Burlington; one daughter, Michelle Williams of Oskaloosa; two step-sons; Nathan (Laura) Gaskill, and Adam Gaskill, three step-daughters; Kori (Jimmy) Thompson, Ashley (Mike) Gwin, and Sarah (Corey) Mitchell, six grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one brother, Dan (LeeAnn) Rudy of Metamora IL; one sister, Marilyn Ward of Burlington; and several nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Besides her husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents, son-in-law, John Williams, one brother, James Rudy and brother-in-law Bill Ward. Family will receive friends from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM Monday, January 12, 2026, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street. The funeral service for Alice will be 2:00 PM Monday, January 12, 2026, at &nbsp;Prugh Funeral Service with Pastor Sam Fratt officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. &nbsp; A memorial has been established. Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/burlington-beacon-media-bucket/public/2026/1/1767932030027.jpeg" alt="Alice Rollins-Gaskill" />
 <figcaption>Alice Rollins-Gaskill</figcaption>
 </figure>Alice M. Rollins-Gaskill, 78, of Burlington, died Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the New London Specialty Care in New London. Born August 22, 1947, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Harvey F. and Alice L. Henry Rudy, Jr. On May 21, 1966, she married Larry Allen Rollins in Burlington. He died February 7, 2004. She then married Omar Gaskill Jr on August 25, 2008, in their backyard in Burlington. He died on September 24, 2021. Alice was a homemaker. She was raised catholic and would attend mass at St John's. Alice enjoyed fishing, watching westerns, and playing cards. But the most important thing to Alice was her family and spending time with them.&nbsp; Survivors include her two sons, Tim Rollins and Larry Rollins Jr., with whom she made her home in Burlington; one daughter, Michelle Williams of Oskaloosa; two step-sons; Nathan (Laura) Gaskill, and Adam Gaskill, three step-daughters; Kori (Jimmy) Thompson, Ashley (Mike) Gwin, and Sarah (Corey) Mitchell, six grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one brother, Dan (LeeAnn) Rudy of Metamora IL; one sister, Marilyn Ward of Burlington; and several nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Besides her husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents, son-in-law, John Williams, one brother, James Rudy and brother-in-law Bill Ward. Family will receive friends from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM Monday, January 12, 2026, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street. The funeral service for Alice will be 2:00 PM Monday, January 12, 2026, at &nbsp;Prugh Funeral Service with Pastor Sam Fratt officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. &nbsp; A memorial has been established. Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.

Alice M. Rollins-Gaskill

Robin Scott Bates, 69, of Burlington, died Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals &amp; Clinics in Iowa City. Born October 6, 1956, in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of David M and Betty J. Gebhart Bates. He graduated from high school in 1974 in Greenville, Ohio. Immediately following high school, he joined the U.S. Navy.&nbsp; Rob worked with his brother, and together they brought Domino's Pizza to Burlington in 1985. Over the years, they expanded to more locations across Iowa.&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching movies, and going to the theater. Survivors include his brother, David M Bates, Jr. of Burlington; two sisters, Cheryl Bates of Dayton, and Irma (James) Heiser of Greenville, Ohio; a niece and nephew; and seven great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.&nbsp; Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory. There will be no formal services at this time. Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/burlington-beacon-media-bucket/public/2026/1/1767854406205.jpeg" alt="Robin Bates" />
 <figcaption>Robin Bates</figcaption>
 </figure>Robin Scott Bates, 69, of Burlington, died Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals &amp; Clinics in Iowa City. Born October 6, 1956, in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of David M and Betty J. Gebhart Bates. He graduated from high school in 1974 in Greenville, Ohio. Immediately following high school, he joined the U.S. Navy.&nbsp; Rob worked with his brother, and together they brought Domino's Pizza to Burlington in 1985. Over the years, they expanded to more locations across Iowa.&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching movies, and going to the theater. Survivors include his brother, David M Bates, Jr. of Burlington; two sisters, Cheryl Bates of Dayton, and Irma (James) Heiser of Greenville, Ohio; a niece and nephew; and seven great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.&nbsp; Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory. There will be no formal services at this time. Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.

Robin Scott Bates

Lora Jean Parks, 78, of Macomb, Ill., passed away at 10:20 a.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at The Elms in Macomb.&nbsp;

Lora was born March 16, 1947, in Burlington, the daughter of Maurice and Adra Harrison Shipley. On August 13, 1977, she married Bruce D. Parks at the Oak Street Baptist Church in Burlington, Iowa. He preceded her in death April 17, 2015.&nbsp;

Lora was raised in West Burlington and graduated from West Burlington High School.&nbsp; When her children were young she stayed home to raise her family and later returned to work at HyVee in Burlington.&nbsp; Lastly, she was employed at the Jackson Street Market in Macomb.&nbsp;

She enjoyed cooking, gardening, flowers, hummingbirds, and especially the time spent with her grandchildren. Lora will be remembered for all the lives she touched and the way she cared for everyone.&nbsp;

Survivors include two children: Jimmy Parks and Jena Parks; three step-children: Sonya (Scott) Quednow, Steve Parks and Troy Parks; seventeen grandchildren: Charity, Abby, Blake, Gabe, Bruce, Roxanne, Hunter, Danyel, Ciara, Drake, Dakota, Kiley, Kayoaina, Jemar, Lily, Reed, Charley and five siblings: Velma Johnson, Judy Coyle, Jim Shipley, Tom Shipley and Rhonda Miller.&nbsp;

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by two step-sons: Rocky and Rick Parks and five siblings, Carolyn Herman, Nancy Moore, Otis Shipley, Johnny Shipley and Larry Shipley. Banks &amp; Beals Funeral Home of LaHarpe is assisting the family.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the LaHarpe Union Church.&nbsp; The funeral service for Lora will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 9, 2026 at the LaHarpe Union Church, with Rev. Rick Goettsche officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Macomb.&nbsp; A memorial fund has been established for the LaHarpe Union Church, MDH Hospice or the Alzheimer’s Foundation. To leave an online condolence for family, please visit Lora’s obituary at&nbsp;<a href="http://banksandbeals.com/" target="_blank">banksandbeals.com</a>.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/burlington-beacon-media-bucket/public/2026/1/1767853846741.jpeg" alt="Lora Parks" />
 <figcaption>Lora Parks</figcaption>
 </figure>Lora Jean Parks, 78, of Macomb, Ill., passed away at 10:20 a.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at The Elms in Macomb.&nbsp; Lora was born March 16, 1947, in Burlington, the daughter of Maurice and Adra Harrison Shipley. On August 13, 1977, she married Bruce D. Parks at the Oak Street Baptist Church in Burlington, Iowa. He preceded her in death April 17, 2015.&nbsp; Lora was raised in West Burlington and graduated from West Burlington High School.&nbsp; When her children were young she stayed home to raise her family and later returned to work at HyVee in Burlington.&nbsp; Lastly, she was employed at the Jackson Street Market in Macomb.&nbsp; She enjoyed cooking, gardening, flowers, hummingbirds, and especially the time spent with her grandchildren. Lora will be remembered for all the lives she touched and the way she cared for everyone.&nbsp; Survivors include two children: Jimmy Parks and Jena Parks; three step-children: Sonya (Scott) Quednow, Steve Parks and Troy Parks; seventeen grandchildren: Charity, Abby, Blake, Gabe, Bruce, Roxanne, Hunter, Danyel, Ciara, Drake, Dakota, Kiley, Kayoaina, Jemar, Lily, Reed, Charley and five siblings: Velma Johnson, Judy Coyle, Jim Shipley, Tom Shipley and Rhonda Miller.&nbsp; Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by two step-sons: Rocky and Rick Parks and five siblings, Carolyn Herman, Nancy Moore, Otis Shipley, Johnny Shipley and Larry Shipley. Banks &amp; Beals Funeral Home of LaHarpe is assisting the family.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the LaHarpe Union Church.&nbsp; The funeral service for Lora will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 9, 2026 at the LaHarpe Union Church, with Rev. Rick Goettsche officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Macomb.&nbsp; A memorial fund has been established for the LaHarpe Union Church, MDH Hospice or the Alzheimer’s Foundation. To leave an online condolence for family, please visit Lora’s obituary at&nbsp;<a href="http://banksandbeals.com/" target="_blank">banksandbeals.com</a>.&nbsp;

Lora Jean Parks

Colete Fleming, 72, of Burlington, died Monday, December 29, 2025, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.

Born August 26, 1953, in De Kalb, MS, she was the daughter of Lamar Welch and Nona Mae Butler.

Following graduating from high school, she attended Hamilton Technical College.

Colete worked for the Rock Island Arsenal and later worked as a dietary supervisor at Fejeruary Health Care in Davenport, IA.

Colete was a member of Faith Temple Church of God in Christ. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, reading, cooking and baking. She loved music and dancing. Her most cherished times were those spent with her grandchildren. She loved her family deeply and enjoyed traveling down south to visit relatives there as well.

Survivors include her mother, Nona Butler; four children, Lavonna Bennamon, Kerry Fleming, Jerel Fleming, and Chandra Fleming; six grandchildren; eight siblings, Johnny Will (Joyce Faye) Butler, Beverly Butler, Peggy Butler, Alvin (Debraoah) Butler, Timothy (Gwen) Butler, Evelyn (Kwasie) Butler, Prentiss Butler, and Larry (Mary) Butler and a half brother and two half sisters on her father's side.

She was preceded in death by her father; step-father, Willie Butler, two children, Corey Bennamon and David JeromeWyndham; two sisters, Myra Jean Butler and Mary Bennamon; brother, Jarvis Butler.&nbsp;

Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Faith Temple Church of God in Christ.

The memorial service for Mrs. Fleming will be 11:00 AM Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Faith Temple Church of God in Christ with Supt. Mr. Fred Starling officiating.

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 <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/burlington-beacon-media-bucket/public/2026/1/1767832068879.jpeg" alt="Colete Fleming" />
 <figcaption>Colete Fleming</figcaption>
 </figure>Colete Fleming, 72, of Burlington, died Monday, December 29, 2025, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.Born August 26, 1953, in De Kalb, MS, she was the daughter of Lamar Welch and Nona Mae Butler.Following graduating from high school, she attended Hamilton Technical College.Colete worked for the Rock Island Arsenal and later worked as a dietary supervisor at Fejeruary Health Care in Davenport, IA.Colete was a member of Faith Temple Church of God in Christ. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, reading, cooking and baking. She loved music and dancing. Her most cherished times were those spent with her grandchildren. She loved her family deeply and enjoyed traveling down south to visit relatives there as well.Survivors include her mother, Nona Butler; four children, Lavonna Bennamon, Kerry Fleming, Jerel Fleming, and Chandra Fleming; six grandchildren; eight siblings, Johnny Will (Joyce Faye) Butler, Beverly Butler, Peggy Butler, Alvin (Debraoah) Butler, Timothy (Gwen) Butler, Evelyn (Kwasie) Butler, Prentiss Butler, and Larry (Mary) Butler and a half brother and two half sisters on her father's side.She was preceded in death by her father; step-father, Willie Butler, two children, Corey Bennamon and David JeromeWyndham; two sisters, Myra Jean Butler and Mary Bennamon; brother, Jarvis Butler.&nbsp;Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Faith Temple Church of God in Christ.The memorial service for Mrs. Fleming will be 11:00 AM Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Faith Temple Church of God in Christ with Supt. Mr. Fred Starling officiating.

Colete Fleming

Randall “Randy” Fraise, 69, of Danville, died Monday, January 5, 2026.

Born April 9, 1956, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, he was the son of Harold and Roberta Fraise.

He was a 1974 graduate of Danville High School.

He married Melissa Davis, they later divorced.

Randy worked for Tenneco for the last 15 years, prior to that he worked for General Electric for 30 years.

Randy was a hard worker. He enjoyed working in the yard and gardening, spending time outdoors driving his tractor and watching westerns. He loved a challenge and enjoyed restoring old pickup trucks.

He is survived by his daughter Sarah Fraise of Danville; three grandchildren, Alexander, Desmond and Charlotte; his parents Harold and Roberta Fraise of Danville and two brothers Terry Fraise and Doug (Peggy) Fraise.

He was preceded in death by his daughter Sally Fraise.

Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 10th at Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends.

Cremation has been accorded and entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel.

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 <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/burlington-beacon-media-bucket/public/2026/1/1767831770111.jpeg" alt="Randall "Randy" Fraise" />
 <figcaption>Randall "Randy" Fraise</figcaption>
 </figure>Randall “Randy” Fraise, 69, of Danville, died Monday, January 5, 2026.Born April 9, 1956, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, he was the son of Harold and Roberta Fraise.He was a 1974 graduate of Danville High School.He married Melissa Davis, they later divorced.Randy worked for Tenneco for the last 15 years, prior to that he worked for General Electric for 30 years.Randy was a hard worker. He enjoyed working in the yard and gardening, spending time outdoors driving his tractor and watching westerns. He loved a challenge and enjoyed restoring old pickup trucks.He is survived by his daughter Sarah Fraise of Danville; three grandchildren, Alexander, Desmond and Charlotte; his parents Harold and Roberta Fraise of Danville and two brothers Terry Fraise and Doug (Peggy) Fraise.He was preceded in death by his daughter Sally Fraise.Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 10th at Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends.Cremation has been accorded and entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel.

Randall "Randy" Fraise

Carolyn Lee Oetken Terrell, 78, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026, at OakView Nursing Home in Burlington.

She was born February 5, 1947, in Burlington, to Frank and Virginia Fehseke Oetken.&nbsp;

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 <figcaption>Carolyn Terrell</figcaption>
 </figure>Carolyn Lee Oetken Terrell, 78, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026, at OakView Nursing Home in Burlington.She was born February 5, 1947, in Burlington, to Frank and Virginia Fehseke Oetken.&nbsp;Carolyn graduated from Burlington High School in the class of ’65 and graduated from Northeast Missouri State in Kirksville, Missouri. She was a speech therapist for elementary students in Liberty, Missouri, school district for thirty years. After retiring, she volunteered at a church, helping with children who are disabled and autistic.Carolyn never forgot her Iowa roots. She loved cheering for the Iowa Hawkeyes. She enjoyed returning to Burlington on vacation, catching up with classmates, and attending class reunions. However, her main pleasure in life was her kitties, rescuing many dozens of them over the years.After her health declined, she returned to Burlington and lived at Bickford and OakView. She is survived by her best friend, Joanne Ott, and family. She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents Rudolph and Caroline Fehseke, and Arthur and Lillian Oetken.Per her wishes, cremation has been entrusted and accorded to the care of Lunning Chapel, and no services will be held.Burial will be held in Aspen Grove Cemetery.The Ott family would like to thank Bickford Assisted Living, OakView Nursing and Rehabilitation, and Campassus Hospice for all the love, care, and kindness given to Carolyn.A memorial has been established in her memory for P.A.W. Animal Shelter. Memorials may be sent to 2031 48th Street, Fort Madison, Iowa 52627.

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