Pamela Ann Dodds, 77, of West Burlington, passed away at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16 at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in the presence of her family, and the peace and grace of the Lord.

Pam was a devoted daughter, sister, mother, wife, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her family is her legacy and the energy that powered her life to the end.

She was born Dec. 29, 1946, to Harry Rheinschmidt and Mary Lee McKitterick Rheinschmidt. The family initially lived on North Hill in Burlington before her father moved the family to a farm near Beaverdale where she was raised with two brothers and two sisters. Pam had a special relationship with her grandmother Margaret Brooks Rheinschmidt and spent many hours playing with her grandmother, and grandfather Ed Rheinschmidt. Ed was a businessman in West Burlington and served on the West Burlington City Council. Pam graduated from Burlington High School and attended Burlington Community College before having her first son Daniel in 1967. She entered the workforce as a cashier at Giants Food Store in Fareway Center in Burlington.

She married Ronald Raymond Vandenberg in 1968 and had two more children, Charles and John, in 1968 and 1970. Pam and Ron divorced, and then the mother of three went to work at the Central Soya Company and Burlington Basket Co. to provide for her family.

In 1975 she had her fourth son Michael, and the four lived together in West Burlington. She went back to school at Western Illinois University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in science education with a teaching certificate. After a short stint substitute teaching and a year with the Burlington Community School District, she joined the Danville Community School District where she taught physics, biology, and chemistry. She retired from teaching in 2015. In 1989 she married long-time friend Randy Dodds and the two were together until he passed in 2017 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Pam also served on the West Burlington School District Board of Education.

She enjoyed spending time with special friends Mike Sweet, Charlene Lindsay, Cindy Brown and Joyce Mickey. And her favorite thing to do was take her friends and family out for meals, spending holidays together, hosting family vacations at cabins throughout Tennessee and Kentucky, and trying her luck at casinos across the Midwest.

Pam is survived by her four sons: Dan (Karen) Rheinschmidt of Cape Coral, Fla., Charles (Lee) Vandenberg of Fort Madison, John (Susan) Vandenberg of West Burlington, and Mike Vandenberg of West Burlington; two sisters: Carol Myers of West Burlington, and Karen (Millard) Walls, of Kentucky; one brother, Jerry Rheinschmidt of Colorado; seven grandchildren: Branden Rheinschmidt of North Carolina, Heather Rheinschmidt of Florida, Taylor Vandenberg of New York, Natalie Vandenberg, Hayden Vandenberg and Amelia Vandenberg, all of West Burlington, and Hayden Wilson of W. Des Moines; and two great-grandchildren Kyle and Daniel Rheinschmidt of Florida.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Ron Rheinschmidt, and one granddaughter Kelsey Vandenberg.&nbsp;

A visitation will be held at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home and Crematory in West Burlington from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20. Mom requested a graveside service at her family’s plot in Aspen Grove Cemetery immediately following the visitation.

Memorials can be made to Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House or the Des Moines County Retired School Personnel Association. &nbsp;

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 </figure>Pamela Ann Dodds, 77, of West Burlington, passed away at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16 at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in the presence of her family, and the peace and grace of the Lord.Pam was a devoted daughter, sister, mother, wife, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her family is her legacy and the energy that powered her life to the end.She was born Dec. 29, 1946, to Harry Rheinschmidt and Mary Lee McKitterick Rheinschmidt. The family initially lived on North Hill in Burlington before her father moved the family to a farm near Beaverdale where she was raised with two brothers and two sisters. Pam had a special relationship with her grandmother Margaret Brooks Rheinschmidt and spent many hours playing with her grandmother, and grandfather Ed Rheinschmidt. Ed was a businessman in West Burlington and served on the West Burlington City Council. Pam graduated from Burlington High School and attended Burlington Community College before having her first son Daniel in 1967. She entered the workforce as a cashier at Giants Food Store in Fareway Center in Burlington.She married Ronald Raymond Vandenberg in 1968 and had two more children, Charles and John, in 1968 and 1970. Pam and Ron divorced, and then the mother of three went to work at the Central Soya Company and Burlington Basket Co. to provide for her family.In 1975 she had her fourth son Michael, and the four lived together in West Burlington. She went back to school at Western Illinois University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in science education with a teaching certificate. After a short stint substitute teaching and a year with the Burlington Community School District, she joined the Danville Community School District where she taught physics, biology, and chemistry. She retired from teaching in 2015. In 1989 she married long-time friend Randy Dodds and the two were together until he passed in 2017 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Pam also served on the West Burlington School District Board of Education.She enjoyed spending time with special friends Mike Sweet, Charlene Lindsay, Cindy Brown and Joyce Mickey. And her favorite thing to do was take her friends and family out for meals, spending holidays together, hosting family vacations at cabins throughout Tennessee and Kentucky, and trying her luck at casinos across the Midwest.Pam is survived by her four sons: Dan (Karen) Rheinschmidt of Cape Coral, Fla., Charles (Lee) Vandenberg of Fort Madison, John (Susan) Vandenberg of West Burlington, and Mike Vandenberg of West Burlington; two sisters: Carol Myers of West Burlington, and Karen (Millard) Walls, of Kentucky; one brother, Jerry Rheinschmidt of Colorado; seven grandchildren: Branden Rheinschmidt of North Carolina, Heather Rheinschmidt of Florida, Taylor Vandenberg of New York, Natalie Vandenberg, Hayden Vandenberg and Amelia Vandenberg, all of West Burlington, and Hayden Wilson of W. Des Moines; and two great-grandchildren Kyle and Daniel Rheinschmidt of Florida.She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Ron Rheinschmidt, and one granddaughter Kelsey Vandenberg.&nbsp;A visitation will be held at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home and Crematory in West Burlington from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20. Mom requested a graveside service at her family’s plot in Aspen Grove Cemetery immediately following the visitation.Memorials can be made to Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House or the Des Moines County Retired School Personnel Association. &nbsp;

Pamela Ann Dodds

Ethel Mae Wills, 94, died Jan. 11, 2024, in Burlington. &nbsp;

Ethel was born June 27, 1929 in Ottumwa, the daughter of William and Pearl Young Clark.&nbsp; &nbsp;Ethel worked at the Midwest Biscuit Company for over 30 years.&nbsp; When Ethel was younger, she enjoyed camping, fishing and motorcycling with her husband, Charles.&nbsp; They would spend many days going to auctions to discover new treasures and antiquing.&nbsp; Ethel loved crocheting and gifting afghans to her family.&nbsp; She was an avid bingo player and never passed up an opportunity to play.&nbsp; Moreover, she loved her family.&nbsp; Her personality and kindness will be missed, but her memory will be carried on by all who love her. Ethel’s family include her children, Gerald (Joyce) Wills, Debra (Robert) Manning, Michael C. Wills; grandchildren, Shane (Margie) Royer, Rachel Manning, Justin Manning; two great grandchildren; sister, Barb Hester; several nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Sadly, Ethel is preceded in death by her husband, Charles; daughter, Christine Royer; sister, Juanita Chapman and brother, Orrin Clark. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Prugh funeral service.&nbsp; No services are being planned at this time.

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 </figure>Ethel Mae Wills, 94, died Jan. 11, 2024, in Burlington. &nbsp; Ethel was born June 27, 1929 in Ottumwa, the daughter of William and Pearl Young Clark.&nbsp; &nbsp;Ethel worked at the Midwest Biscuit Company for over 30 years.&nbsp; When Ethel was younger, she enjoyed camping, fishing and motorcycling with her husband, Charles.&nbsp; They would spend many days going to auctions to discover new treasures and antiquing.&nbsp; Ethel loved crocheting and gifting afghans to her family.&nbsp; She was an avid bingo player and never passed up an opportunity to play.&nbsp; Moreover, she loved her family.&nbsp; Her personality and kindness will be missed, but her memory will be carried on by all who love her. Ethel’s family include her children, Gerald (Joyce) Wills, Debra (Robert) Manning, Michael C. Wills; grandchildren, Shane (Margie) Royer, Rachel Manning, Justin Manning; two great grandchildren; sister, Barb Hester; several nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Sadly, Ethel is preceded in death by her husband, Charles; daughter, Christine Royer; sister, Juanita Chapman and brother, Orrin Clark. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Prugh funeral service.&nbsp; No services are being planned at this time.

Ethel Mae Wills

Raymond Theodore Abel, 89, died &nbsp;Jan. 18, 2024 in Burlington.

Born Oct. 15, 1934, in rural Mediapolis, he was the son of Jesse and Gertrude Beckman Abel.&nbsp; On Oct. 3, 1959 he married Patricia Cahill at St. Bridget’s, Nolan Settlement.

Dr. Abel graduated from Sperry High School.&nbsp; He earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Iowa State University in 1959.&nbsp; While at ISU he was admitted into Alpha Zeta and Phi Zeta honorary societies.

After graduation he served two years in the Army Veterinary Corps.&nbsp; He practiced veterinary medicine in a mixed animal practice in Mediapolis, Iowa for forty years, retiring in 2000.&nbsp; He had a strong work ethic and took pride in his professional endeavors.&nbsp; He continued to do veterinary relief work after retirement.

Dr. Abel was a life member of the American Veterinary Association, the IVMA, the EIVMA, and the Southeast Iowa Veterinary Association.&nbsp; He donated time to 4-H animal health projects and the Des Moines County Cattlemen’s Association named him associate cattleman of the year for his veterinary service.&nbsp; He served on the Mediapolis City Council.&nbsp; He was a Cub Scout master when his sons were growing up.

He was a member of the Mediapolis Savings Bank Board of Directors for forty years, an avocation which he thoroughly enjoyed.&nbsp; He recently served as a director of the Mediapolis Savings Bank Bancorporation.

Dr. Abel was a life long member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Dodgeville.&nbsp; He served on the St. Mary’s Cemetery Committee and was a Knights of Columbus member.

He and his wife were avid foreign travelers who enjoyed experiencing the culture and cuisine of different countries throughout the world.&nbsp; He was an outdoorsman, and was an enthusiastic ISU Cyclones and St. Louis Cardinals fan.&nbsp; His family was foremost in his life.&nbsp; He spent his leisure time reading, playing cards, golfing, boating, fishing and enjoying family activities.&nbsp; He spent many hours at the family Mississippi River cabin.

Dr. Abel’s family include his wife, Patricia; three sons, Steven (JoAnn) of St. Charles, Ill., John (Terry) of Barrington, Ill., James (Denise) of Marion; nine grandchildren, Ryan (Tanner) Seal, Megan (Wesley) Distad, Griffin (Mary) Abel, Mallory (Sam) Wildeman, Quinlan Abel, Dylan Abel, Brandon Abel, Connor Abel, and Jack Abel; and six great-grandchildren.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Paul, Harold, and Francis; and one sister, Loretta Stevenson.

Visitation for Dr. Abel will be held on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024 from 12 to 7 p.m. at Prugh Funeral Service (3940 Division Street, Burlington) with family receiving guests from 4 to 7 p.m with a 6:30 p.m. vigil service.&nbsp; A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church (13201&nbsp;Dodgeville&nbsp;Rd, Dodgeville).&nbsp; Burial to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for the American Diabetes Association, St Mary’s Catholic Church and Cemetery, and Southeast Iowa Hospice.

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 </figure>Raymond Theodore Abel, 89, died &nbsp;Jan. 18, 2024 in Burlington.Born Oct. 15, 1934, in rural Mediapolis, he was the son of Jesse and Gertrude Beckman Abel.&nbsp; On Oct. 3, 1959 he married Patricia Cahill at St. Bridget’s, Nolan Settlement.Dr. Abel graduated from Sperry High School.&nbsp; He earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Iowa State University in 1959.&nbsp; While at ISU he was admitted into Alpha Zeta and Phi Zeta honorary societies.After graduation he served two years in the Army Veterinary Corps.&nbsp; He practiced veterinary medicine in a mixed animal practice in Mediapolis, Iowa for forty years, retiring in 2000.&nbsp; He had a strong work ethic and took pride in his professional endeavors.&nbsp; He continued to do veterinary relief work after retirement.Dr. Abel was a life member of the American Veterinary Association, the IVMA, the EIVMA, and the Southeast Iowa Veterinary Association.&nbsp; He donated time to 4-H animal health projects and the Des Moines County Cattlemen’s Association named him associate cattleman of the year for his veterinary service.&nbsp; He served on the Mediapolis City Council.&nbsp; He was a Cub Scout master when his sons were growing up.He was a member of the Mediapolis Savings Bank Board of Directors for forty years, an avocation which he thoroughly enjoyed.&nbsp; He recently served as a director of the Mediapolis Savings Bank Bancorporation.Dr. Abel was a life long member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Dodgeville.&nbsp; He served on the St. Mary’s Cemetery Committee and was a Knights of Columbus member.He and his wife were avid foreign travelers who enjoyed experiencing the culture and cuisine of different countries throughout the world.&nbsp; He was an outdoorsman, and was an enthusiastic ISU Cyclones and St. Louis Cardinals fan.&nbsp; His family was foremost in his life.&nbsp; He spent his leisure time reading, playing cards, golfing, boating, fishing and enjoying family activities.&nbsp; He spent many hours at the family Mississippi River cabin.Dr. Abel’s family include his wife, Patricia; three sons, Steven (JoAnn) of St. Charles, Ill., John (Terry) of Barrington, Ill., James (Denise) of Marion; nine grandchildren, Ryan (Tanner) Seal, Megan (Wesley) Distad, Griffin (Mary) Abel, Mallory (Sam) Wildeman, Quinlan Abel, Dylan Abel, Brandon Abel, Connor Abel, and Jack Abel; and six great-grandchildren.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Paul, Harold, and Francis; and one sister, Loretta Stevenson.Visitation for Dr. Abel will be held on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024 from 12 to 7 p.m. at Prugh Funeral Service (3940 Division Street, Burlington) with family receiving guests from 4 to 7 p.m with a 6:30 p.m. vigil service.&nbsp; A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church (13201&nbsp;Dodgeville&nbsp;Rd, Dodgeville).&nbsp; Burial to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for the American Diabetes Association, St Mary’s Catholic Church and Cemetery, and Southeast Iowa Hospice.

Raymond Theodore Abel

Patricia Jo Guzman, 68, died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, in her home surrounded by family.&nbsp; She was 68 years old.

Patricia was born Sept. 6, 1955, in Fort Madison, the daughter of Caracci and Carmen Puga Guzman.&nbsp; Patricia worked for the Burlington Medical Center and the Great River Medical Center for over 30 years and retired in 2018.&nbsp; She enjoyed taking her children fishing when she was young and as she got older loved going on walks and taking her grandchildren to the Dairy Queen. She loved her peanut buster parfaits. She loved her pets throughout the years and enjoyed the presence of animals. She saw beauty in all things, always had a laid-back energy, and advised her loved ones never to worry. &nbsp;She had a deep faith and love of God. Things have a way of working out. She was the Mama Pat of all her children’s friends and mothered more than just her children. Patricia’s kindness and compassion was one of a kind and her legacy will live on through all those who love her.

Patricia’s family includes her children, Aaron (Cassandra) Lefler and Michele Beard; thirteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; siblings, Robert (Connie) Guzman, Johnny Guzman, Daniel (Deb) Guzman, Vickie (Dennis) Guzman, Barbara Frerichs and Brenda Guzman; and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Sadly, Patricia is preceded in death by her son, Jeremy Lefler; grandson, Austin; parents, Caracci and Carmen; and several beloved nephews.

Cremation services have been entrusted to Prugh Funeral Service.

Patricia’s family will receive guests for visitation on Friday, Jan. 26, from 12 to 7 p.m. with family receiving friends from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Prugh Funeral Service (3940 Division Street, Burlington).

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Des Moines County Humane Society.

Please continue to keep the family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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 </figure>Patricia Jo Guzman, 68, died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, in her home surrounded by family.&nbsp; She was 68 years old.Patricia was born Sept. 6, 1955, in Fort Madison, the daughter of Caracci and Carmen Puga Guzman.&nbsp; Patricia worked for the Burlington Medical Center and the Great River Medical Center for over 30 years and retired in 2018.&nbsp; She enjoyed taking her children fishing when she was young and as she got older loved going on walks and taking her grandchildren to the Dairy Queen. She loved her peanut buster parfaits. She loved her pets throughout the years and enjoyed the presence of animals. She saw beauty in all things, always had a laid-back energy, and advised her loved ones never to worry. &nbsp;She had a deep faith and love of God. Things have a way of working out. She was the Mama Pat of all her children’s friends and mothered more than just her children. Patricia’s kindness and compassion was one of a kind and her legacy will live on through all those who love her.Patricia’s family includes her children, Aaron (Cassandra) Lefler and Michele Beard; thirteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; siblings, Robert (Connie) Guzman, Johnny Guzman, Daniel (Deb) Guzman, Vickie (Dennis) Guzman, Barbara Frerichs and Brenda Guzman; and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Sadly, Patricia is preceded in death by her son, Jeremy Lefler; grandson, Austin; parents, Caracci and Carmen; and several beloved nephews.Cremation services have been entrusted to Prugh Funeral Service.Patricia’s family will receive guests for visitation on Friday, Jan. 26, from 12 to 7 p.m. with family receiving friends from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Prugh Funeral Service (3940 Division Street, Burlington).Memorial contributions are suggested to the Des Moines County Humane Society.Please continue to keep the family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Patricia Jo Guzman 

Jerry Ray Bonebright, age 77, of Albia, died peacefully on Jan. 12, 2024, at the VA hospital hospice ward in Des Moines.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jerry was the son of Raymond and Wanda Hurley Bonebright.&nbsp; He was born in Unionville, Mo. on Dec. 1, 1946.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As a young boy, Jerry attended a one-room country school- house in Russell, Iowa.&nbsp; Later in his childhood, they moved to Albia where he would graduate from high school.&nbsp; Jerry was always up to something.&nbsp; As a kid, he would tinker in the basement.&nbsp; He built rockets and set them off.&nbsp; He got caught because the smoke started creeping up the stairs.&nbsp; His dad would yell down, “Jerry, what are you doing?”&nbsp; His reply was the same every time he got caught red-handed, “NOTHING!!!”&nbsp; He moved to Albia where he and his dad drove eggs to Chicago. After that, his father opened a family produce business in Albia.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jerry went into the Marines and was starting OCS when he had to take an honorable discharge to return to Albia due to his father’s death and his mother’s quickly declining health.&nbsp; While in the Marines, he earned several medals including expert marksmanship coming in first out of 200 men. Sometime later, Jerry joined the Navy where he served in the Vietnam War from ’69-’71 aboard the USS Midway. He belonged to the VFW and the Legion in Albia, Iowa.&nbsp; He was a proud member of the NRA. After his service in the Navy ended, he returned to Albia and started a siding business.&nbsp; After that he started driving truck; that was a major part of his life which he did for 40 + years for Stone Container and Ashley Furniture, eventually retiring from Ashley.&nbsp; He traveled all over the continental US; He enjoyed runs to the south and west the most-his favorites were Texas and Colorado.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Do not ask him to run east.&nbsp; He liked going through Nebraska so he could stop at Cabela’s. Jerry enjoyed the outdoors.&nbsp; He loved hunting, fishing, camping, and target practice with guns and bows. He also enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle.&nbsp; His creativity and experiments continued into his adult life.&nbsp; You could find him in the garage tinkering and inventing things.&nbsp; If he wasn’t in there, he was building something, fixing things- cars, appliances, plumbing, pretty much anything.&nbsp; He enjoyed taking care of his beautiful lawn with mature trees.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jerry married Nancy Smith on April 30, 1982, at the First Christian Church in Albia.&nbsp; Nancy and Jerry celebrated 41 years of marriage.&nbsp; They have a son, Scott (Melanie) Smith of Newton, Iowa and a daughter, Shannon (Kevin) Henderson of Johnston, Iowa.&nbsp; Jerry’s grandchildren are: Raven (Jamie) Sook of Ravenswood, West Virginia, Courtney (Trent) McPhillips of Union, Iowa. Breanna Palmeros and Gavin Palmeros of Osceola, Iowa. Shaylee (Adrian Ramirez) Duncan of Colfax, Iowa, Skyler Duncan of Newton, Iowa, Shilo Duncan of Newton, Iowa, and Charlie and Lucille Henderson of Johnston, Iowa.&nbsp; Jerry’s great-grandchildren are:&nbsp; Chayse Sook of Ravenswood, West Virginia, Carter McCloud of Ravenswood, West Virginia, Ellie Sook of Ravenswood, West Virginia.&nbsp; Melina, Zoey, and Shadow McPhillips of Union, Iowa, Zayvin, Zavier, and Ambrose Ramirez of Colfax, Iowa, Autumn Wood of Newton, Iowa, and Leela Ducan of Newton, Iowa.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jerry is preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Sherry Beth Bonebright in infancy.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, at the Tharp Funeral Home in Albia with Jerry’s family present to greet family and friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interment will be at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter, Iowa at a later date.

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 </figure>Jerry Ray Bonebright, age 77, of Albia, died peacefully on Jan. 12, 2024, at the VA hospital hospice ward in Des Moines.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jerry was the son of Raymond and Wanda Hurley Bonebright.&nbsp; He was born in Unionville, Mo. on Dec. 1, 1946.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As a young boy, Jerry attended a one-room country school- house in Russell, Iowa.&nbsp; Later in his childhood, they moved to Albia where he would graduate from high school.&nbsp; Jerry was always up to something.&nbsp; As a kid, he would tinker in the basement.&nbsp; He built rockets and set them off.&nbsp; He got caught because the smoke started creeping up the stairs.&nbsp; His dad would yell down, “Jerry, what are you doing?”&nbsp; His reply was the same every time he got caught red-handed, “NOTHING!!!”&nbsp; He moved to Albia where he and his dad drove eggs to Chicago. After that, his father opened a family produce business in Albia.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jerry went into the Marines and was starting OCS when he had to take an honorable discharge to return to Albia due to his father’s death and his mother’s quickly declining health.&nbsp; While in the Marines, he earned several medals including expert marksmanship coming in first out of 200 men. Sometime later, Jerry joined the Navy where he served in the Vietnam War from ’69-’71 aboard the USS Midway. He belonged to the VFW and the Legion in Albia, Iowa.&nbsp; He was a proud member of the NRA. After his service in the Navy ended, he returned to Albia and started a siding business.&nbsp; After that he started driving truck; that was a major part of his life which he did for 40 + years for Stone Container and Ashley Furniture, eventually retiring from Ashley.&nbsp; He traveled all over the continental US; He enjoyed runs to the south and west the most-his favorites were Texas and Colorado.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Do not ask him to run east.&nbsp; He liked going through Nebraska so he could stop at Cabela’s. Jerry enjoyed the outdoors.&nbsp; He loved hunting, fishing, camping, and target practice with guns and bows. He also enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle.&nbsp; His creativity and experiments continued into his adult life.&nbsp; You could find him in the garage tinkering and inventing things.&nbsp; If he wasn’t in there, he was building something, fixing things- cars, appliances, plumbing, pretty much anything.&nbsp; He enjoyed taking care of his beautiful lawn with mature trees.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jerry married Nancy Smith on April 30, 1982, at the First Christian Church in Albia.&nbsp; Nancy and Jerry celebrated 41 years of marriage.&nbsp; They have a son, Scott (Melanie) Smith of Newton, Iowa and a daughter, Shannon (Kevin) Henderson of Johnston, Iowa.&nbsp; Jerry’s grandchildren are: Raven (Jamie) Sook of Ravenswood, West Virginia, Courtney (Trent) McPhillips of Union, Iowa. Breanna Palmeros and Gavin Palmeros of Osceola, Iowa. Shaylee (Adrian Ramirez) Duncan of Colfax, Iowa, Skyler Duncan of Newton, Iowa, Shilo Duncan of Newton, Iowa, and Charlie and Lucille Henderson of Johnston, Iowa.&nbsp; Jerry’s great-grandchildren are:&nbsp; Chayse Sook of Ravenswood, West Virginia, Carter McCloud of Ravenswood, West Virginia, Ellie Sook of Ravenswood, West Virginia.&nbsp; Melina, Zoey, and Shadow McPhillips of Union, Iowa, Zayvin, Zavier, and Ambrose Ramirez of Colfax, Iowa, Autumn Wood of Newton, Iowa, and Leela Ducan of Newton, Iowa.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jerry is preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Sherry Beth Bonebright in infancy.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, at the Tharp Funeral Home in Albia with Jerry’s family present to greet family and friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interment will be at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter, Iowa at a later date.

Jerry Ray Bonebright

Mary Lou Kitterman, 93, died peacefully at S. E. Iowa Regional Hospice on Dec. 20, 2023. She was born in What Cheer, on Dec. 15, 1930, to Orris C. Lyons and Clarissia Mary Mertz Lyons.&nbsp; She was a longtime resident of Burlington. &nbsp;

Mary Lou attended S.E. Iowa Community College and worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Robert Glenn. She married Robert “Bob” Kitterman on Dec. 10, 1955. They were married for 45 years until his death.

Mary Lou was devoted to home, family, and friends.&nbsp; She took pride in her family and surrounded herself with family history. One of her greatest joys was hosting friends around the kitchen table.&nbsp; Her home was a gathering place, and she catered to each and every one. Mary Lou enjoyed cooking and baking and shared with all she knew.&nbsp; She looked forward to spending winters in Gulfport, Miss. and made numerous friends there. She was caring, generous, and FUN!

Mary Lou was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie 150, and the Elks Lodge #84.&nbsp; She loved to golf and was a member of the Deerwood Golf Club, New London.&nbsp; She volunteered for many community events over the years.&nbsp;

Left to cherish Mary Lou’s memory are cousins Carol Mertz McNabb, Mariann (Charles) Sigafoose, William (Bonnie) Mertz, Marilyn Mertz, and Barbara Harris along with a host of friends. Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Bob, an infant daughter, Lujene Mary, and companion, David Chubb.

A very special thank you to Dr. Laura Hadden, S.E. Iowa Regional Hospice, and to her many dear friends and neighbors who supported her with much love.

A private memorial will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made in Mary Lou’s honor to S.E. Iowa Regional Hospice and to the Des Moines County Humane Society.

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 </figure>Mary Lou Kitterman, 93, died peacefully at S. E. Iowa Regional Hospice on Dec. 20, 2023. She was born in What Cheer, on Dec. 15, 1930, to Orris C. Lyons and Clarissia Mary Mertz Lyons.&nbsp; She was a longtime resident of Burlington. &nbsp;Mary Lou attended S.E. Iowa Community College and worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Robert Glenn. She married Robert “Bob” Kitterman on Dec. 10, 1955. They were married for 45 years until his death.Mary Lou was devoted to home, family, and friends.&nbsp; She took pride in her family and surrounded herself with family history. One of her greatest joys was hosting friends around the kitchen table.&nbsp; Her home was a gathering place, and she catered to each and every one. Mary Lou enjoyed cooking and baking and shared with all she knew.&nbsp; She looked forward to spending winters in Gulfport, Miss. and made numerous friends there. She was caring, generous, and FUN!Mary Lou was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie 150, and the Elks Lodge #84.&nbsp; She loved to golf and was a member of the Deerwood Golf Club, New London.&nbsp; She volunteered for many community events over the years.&nbsp;Left to cherish Mary Lou’s memory are cousins Carol Mertz McNabb, Mariann (Charles) Sigafoose, William (Bonnie) Mertz, Marilyn Mertz, and Barbara Harris along with a host of friends. Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Bob, an infant daughter, Lujene Mary, and companion, David Chubb.A very special thank you to Dr. Laura Hadden, S.E. Iowa Regional Hospice, and to her many dear friends and neighbors who supported her with much love.A private memorial will be held at a later date.Memorials may be made in Mary Lou’s honor to S.E. Iowa Regional Hospice and to the Des Moines County Humane Society.

Mary Lou Kitterman

&nbsp;Margaret Irma "Maggie" Burgus 98, of Burlington, died Jan. 10, 2024, at her home under care of SE Iowa Regional Hospice and family.

Born Nov. 20, 1925, in Garden Grove, she was the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Crago.&nbsp; She was the youngest of four sisters, Jeraldine Nelson, Helen Good, and Jeanetta Hertlein.

Maggie graduated from Burlington High School in 1943. Prior to graduation, she worked part-time at Midwest Biscuit Company. She then worked at the telephone company NWB.

Margaret married Paul Robert Burgus at Bethany Lutheran Church May 9, 1946.&nbsp; And began the joy of her life, her family. &nbsp;He died Jan. 15 1955.&nbsp; Margaret raised her children by herself with love and devotion.&nbsp; While raising her children she was employed at IRC/TRW for 25 years.&nbsp; Then was employed at BMC.

Maggie was a long-time volunteer for Great River Hospice. She enjoyed swimming, bike riding, walking, quilting, crochet, and knitting. She also enjoyed quilt club and genealogy.

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church for most of her life.

On Dec. 4, 2010, she married William Bentler

Maggie is survived by her husband; daughters Judy Leu and Liz (Jeff) Snow Son Mark (Lisa) Burgus. Son Paul Daniel (Sheila) Burgus died in 2021. She is also survived by grandchildren; Brian Leu, Amy (Kyle) Bryson, Katie (Joe) Kosky, Kayla (Charlie) Smith, Kyle Burgus, and Kevin (Kelci) Burgus, Reagan (Tyler) Naftz, Riley (Jay) LeNoble, Ryanne (Jake) Baldwin and Ryker Snow. Great grandchildren; Riley and Hunter Leu, Abbie and Emily Bryson, Barret and Millie Smith, Charlie and Franklin Baldwin, Lorelei and Hannah Kosky.

According to Maggie’s wishes, cremation has been entrusted to Iowa Cremation.

A celebration of life of life will be held in Maggie’s honor this spring, her favorite time of the year.

Memorials in Maggie’s name should be sent to South East Iowa Regional Hospice or the Burlington Public Library.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2024/1/1705524818699.jpeg" alt="Margaret Irma "Maggie" Burgus" />
 <figcaption>Margaret Irma "Maggie" Burgus</figcaption>
 </figure>&nbsp;Margaret Irma "Maggie" Burgus 98, of Burlington, died Jan. 10, 2024, at her home under care of SE Iowa Regional Hospice and family.Born Nov. 20, 1925, in Garden Grove, she was the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Crago.&nbsp; She was the youngest of four sisters, Jeraldine Nelson, Helen Good, and Jeanetta Hertlein.Maggie graduated from Burlington High School in 1943. Prior to graduation, she worked part-time at Midwest Biscuit Company. She then worked at the telephone company NWB.Margaret married Paul Robert Burgus at Bethany Lutheran Church May 9, 1946.&nbsp; And began the joy of her life, her family. &nbsp;He died Jan. 15 1955.&nbsp; Margaret raised her children by herself with love and devotion.&nbsp; While raising her children she was employed at IRC/TRW for 25 years.&nbsp; Then was employed at BMC.Maggie was a long-time volunteer for Great River Hospice. She enjoyed swimming, bike riding, walking, quilting, crochet, and knitting. She also enjoyed quilt club and genealogy.She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church for most of her life.On Dec. 4, 2010, she married William BentlerMaggie is survived by her husband; daughters Judy Leu and Liz (Jeff) Snow Son Mark (Lisa) Burgus. Son Paul Daniel (Sheila) Burgus died in 2021. She is also survived by grandchildren; Brian Leu, Amy (Kyle) Bryson, Katie (Joe) Kosky, Kayla (Charlie) Smith, Kyle Burgus, and Kevin (Kelci) Burgus, Reagan (Tyler) Naftz, Riley (Jay) LeNoble, Ryanne (Jake) Baldwin and Ryker Snow. Great grandchildren; Riley and Hunter Leu, Abbie and Emily Bryson, Barret and Millie Smith, Charlie and Franklin Baldwin, Lorelei and Hannah Kosky.According to Maggie’s wishes, cremation has been entrusted to Iowa Cremation.A celebration of life of life will be held in Maggie’s honor this spring, her favorite time of the year.Memorials in Maggie’s name should be sent to South East Iowa Regional Hospice or the Burlington Public Library.

Margaret Irma Burgus

Sharon K. Frank, 63, died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.

Born on May 7, 1960, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Harlan and Helen Balzer Miller. On July 12, 1991, she married Leonard L. Frank in Burlington. He preceded her in death on Dec. 7, 2011.

Sharon was a graduate of Mediapolis High School and obtained her Licensed Practical Nursing degree from Southeastern Community College. For over 20 years Sharon worked at Hope Haven as an LPN until her retirement in 2017. In her free time, she loved fishing, hunting arrowheads, working in her garden, and taking walks with Steve. Most of all Sharon loved being with her two sons and grandchildren. She took great pride in being very dedicated to them.

She is survived by two sons: Jacob (Brandy) Woodsmall and Lucas (Heather) Woodsmall all of Burlington; four precious grandchildren; three siblings: Dale (Lucinda) Miller of Burlington, Joyce (Roger) Garnsey of Monmouth, Ill., and Diane Givens of Burlington and several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her very special partner of 11 years, Steve Foudree.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers: Gary and Marvin Miller, and brother-in-law John Givens.

Per Sharon's wishes, cremation has been accorded and entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel and no services will be held.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2024/1/1705454795130.jpeg" alt="Sharon K. Frank" />
 <figcaption>Sharon K. Frank</figcaption>
 </figure>Sharon K. Frank, 63, died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.Born on May 7, 1960, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Harlan and Helen Balzer Miller. On July 12, 1991, she married Leonard L. Frank in Burlington. He preceded her in death on Dec. 7, 2011.Sharon was a graduate of Mediapolis High School and obtained her Licensed Practical Nursing degree from Southeastern Community College. For over 20 years Sharon worked at Hope Haven as an LPN until her retirement in 2017. In her free time, she loved fishing, hunting arrowheads, working in her garden, and taking walks with Steve. Most of all Sharon loved being with her two sons and grandchildren. She took great pride in being very dedicated to them.She is survived by two sons: Jacob (Brandy) Woodsmall and Lucas (Heather) Woodsmall all of Burlington; four precious grandchildren; three siblings: Dale (Lucinda) Miller of Burlington, Joyce (Roger) Garnsey of Monmouth, Ill., and Diane Givens of Burlington and several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her very special partner of 11 years, Steve Foudree.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers: Gary and Marvin Miller, and brother-in-law John Givens.Per Sharon's wishes, cremation has been accorded and entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel and no services will be held.

Sharon K. Frank

Richard M. “Dick” O’ Neil, 79, of Middletown, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.

Born March 10, 1944, in Livingston, Mont., he was the son of Edward Francis and Sadie May Roberts O’Neil. He served in the Navy during the Vietnam War.

He married Sandra Mosback on June 14, 1969, in Livingston, Mont.

Dick worked as a police officer in Montana and for 21 years with BNSF Railroad.

He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. He loved the game of golf, was an excellent carpenter, woodworker and mechanic, and enjoyed boating, water skiing, and camping.

Survivors include his life partner Sandra O’Neil of Middletown; two sons, Scott (Christy) O’Neil of Williamsburg, Virginia, and Michael O’Neil of Danville; two grandchildren, Tanner O’Neil and Chase O’Neil both of Williamsburg, Virg.; sister, Shirley (Ken) Powell of Whitefish, Mont.; sister-in-law, Donnie O’Neill of Livingston, Mont. and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Sonny O’Neill, James “Jim” O’Neil, and Tom O’Neil, and sister Sharon Kay O’Neil.

The memorial funeral service for Mr. O’Neil will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16 at Faith Lutheran Church. Pastor Ryan Cosgrove will officiate. The Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard will conduct military rites. A celebration of life will follow at the Burlington Memorial Auditorium Banquet Room.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for the Disabled American Veterans.

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2024/1/1705216901702.jpeg" alt="Richard M. "Dick" O'Neil" />
 <figcaption>Richard M. "Dick" O'Neil</figcaption>
 </figure>Richard M. “Dick” O’ Neil, 79, of Middletown, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.Born March 10, 1944, in Livingston, Mont., he was the son of Edward Francis and Sadie May Roberts O’Neil. He served in the Navy during the Vietnam War.He married Sandra Mosback on June 14, 1969, in Livingston, Mont.Dick worked as a police officer in Montana and for 21 years with BNSF Railroad.He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. He loved the game of golf, was an excellent carpenter, woodworker and mechanic, and enjoyed boating, water skiing, and camping.Survivors include his life partner Sandra O’Neil of Middletown; two sons, Scott (Christy) O’Neil of Williamsburg, Virginia, and Michael O’Neil of Danville; two grandchildren, Tanner O’Neil and Chase O’Neil both of Williamsburg, Virg.; sister, Shirley (Ken) Powell of Whitefish, Mont.; sister-in-law, Donnie O’Neill of Livingston, Mont. and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Sonny O’Neill, James “Jim” O’Neil, and Tom O’Neil, and sister Sharon Kay O’Neil.The memorial funeral service for Mr. O’Neil will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16 at Faith Lutheran Church. Pastor Ryan Cosgrove will officiate. The Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard will conduct military rites. A celebration of life will follow at the Burlington Memorial Auditorium Banquet Room.In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for the Disabled American Veterans.According to his wishes, cremation has been accorded and entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel.

Richard M. “Dick” O’ Neil

James F. “Jim” Kopping, 75, of Burlington, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.

Born May 14, 1948, in Oak Park, Ill., he was the son of Melvin and Edithmae Summerhill Kopping.

Jim served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War.

On Aug. 12, 1972, Jim married Kathryn Duley.

He was a contractor for 30 years and owned J &amp; K Construction. Jim was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in West Burlington. He enjoyed woodworking, going to the casino, and spending time with Kathy. He was a member of the Wapello VFW and the American Legion of Oakville. He was selected to go on the Veteran’s Honor Flight to Washington DC in April 2023.

Survivors include his wife Kathy of Burlington; one daughter Elizabeth (Aaron Fisher) Kopping of Monmouth, Ill.; one son, Daniel Kopping of Burlington; two grandchildren, Leila White and Fisher Kopping; one sister, Linda Kopping of West Branch, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Jane.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 16 at Lunning Chapel. The funeral for Jim will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 17 at Peace Lutheran Church RR West Burlington with pastor James Zuehls officiating. A luncheon will follow the service. Interment will be in Keokuk National Cemetery following the luncheon. Military rites will be conducted by the Wapello VFW.

A memorial has been established for the Wapello VFW.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2024/1/1705216606802.jpeg" alt="James F. Kopping" />
 <figcaption>James F. Kopping</figcaption>
 </figure>James F. “Jim” Kopping, 75, of Burlington, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.Born May 14, 1948, in Oak Park, Ill., he was the son of Melvin and Edithmae Summerhill Kopping.Jim served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War.On Aug. 12, 1972, Jim married Kathryn Duley.He was a contractor for 30 years and owned J &amp; K Construction. Jim was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in West Burlington. He enjoyed woodworking, going to the casino, and spending time with Kathy. He was a member of the Wapello VFW and the American Legion of Oakville. He was selected to go on the Veteran’s Honor Flight to Washington DC in April 2023.Survivors include his wife Kathy of Burlington; one daughter Elizabeth (Aaron Fisher) Kopping of Monmouth, Ill.; one son, Daniel Kopping of Burlington; two grandchildren, Leila White and Fisher Kopping; one sister, Linda Kopping of West Branch, and many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Jane.The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 16 at Lunning Chapel. The funeral for Jim will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 17 at Peace Lutheran Church RR West Burlington with pastor James Zuehls officiating. A luncheon will follow the service. Interment will be in Keokuk National Cemetery following the luncheon. Military rites will be conducted by the Wapello VFW.A memorial has been established for the Wapello VFW.

James F. “Jim” Kopping

Saundra Sue Londquist, 75, of Burlington, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice in West Burlington.

Born Oct. 30, 1948, in Batavia, she was the daughter of Bernard and Helen Smith Kelley. On Feb. 24, 1968, she married Jerry Londquist at the First United Methodist Church in Fairfield.

Survivors include her husband; daughter, Melinda O’Field; son, Jason “Jake” Londquist; two grandchildren; sister, Sheryl Nelson; and brother, Rodger Kelley.

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.

Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m. with the family to receive friends from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21 at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division St. Private family burial will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice or Grace United Methodist Church in Burlington.

Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2024/1/1705076605740.jpeg" alt="Saundra Londquist" />
 <figcaption>Saundra Londquist</figcaption>
 </figure>Saundra Sue Londquist, 75, of Burlington, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice in West Burlington.Born Oct. 30, 1948, in Batavia, she was the daughter of Bernard and Helen Smith Kelley. On Feb. 24, 1968, she married Jerry Londquist at the First United Methodist Church in Fairfield.Survivors include her husband; daughter, Melinda O’Field; son, Jason “Jake” Londquist; two grandchildren; sister, Sheryl Nelson; and brother, Rodger Kelley.Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m. with the family to receive friends from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21 at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division St. Private family burial will be held at a later date.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice or Grace United Methodist Church in Burlington.Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.

Saundra Sue Londquist

Margaret "Peg" McCreight, 81, of Burlington, died Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, at Bickford of Burlington.

Born March 10, 1942, in Henry County, she was the daughter of Merle and Mary Louise Haviland Wickham. On July 31, 1961, she married Michael McCreight in Mount Union. He preceded her in death on June 21, 1990.

Survivors include her son, Scott McCreight; daughter, Theresa Abbott; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 12 until 7 p.m. with the family to receive friends from 5 - 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18 at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division St.

The funeral service for Mrs. McCreight will be 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 19 at Christ Episcopal Church with Father Carl Mann officiating.  Burial will be in Sheridan Cemetery in Mount Union.

A memorial has been established for Christ Episcopal Church. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2024/1/1704832922060.png" alt="Margaret McCreight" />
 <figcaption>Margaret McCreight</figcaption>
 </figure>Margaret "Peg" McCreight, 81, of Burlington, died Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, at Bickford of Burlington.Born March 10, 1942, in Henry County, she was the daughter of Merle and Mary Louise Haviland Wickham. On July 31, 1961, she married Michael McCreight in Mount Union. He preceded her in death on June 21, 1990.Survivors include her son, Scott McCreight; daughter, Theresa Abbott; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.Visitation will be from 12 until 7 p.m. with the family to receive friends from 5 - 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18 at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division St.The funeral service for Mrs. McCreight will be 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 19 at Christ Episcopal Church with Father Carl Mann officiating. Burial will be in Sheridan Cemetery in Mount Union.A memorial has been established for Christ Episcopal Church.

Margaret "Peg" McCreight

Kenneth Wayne Schnedler, 88, of Burlington died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington. 

He was born June 29, 1935, in Oakville, the son of George and Vivian Schweitzer Schnedler. On Aug. 31, 1984, he married Dolores Ann Scanlan in Prairie du Chien, Wis. She preceded him in death Sept. 11, 2021. 

Survivors include two granddaughters; five great-grandchildren; and three siblings, John Schnedler, Melvin Schnedler, and Eunice Turner.

Cremation has been entrusted to Banks &amp; Beals Funeral Home.

A visitation with the family will be held from 12 until 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 at Banks &amp; Beals Funeral Home in Dallas City, Ill.

A memorial fund has been established for Boys Town.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2024/1/1704832771244.png" alt="Kenneth Schnedler" />
 <figcaption>Kenneth Schnedler</figcaption>
 </figure>Kenneth Wayne Schnedler, 88, of Burlington died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington. He was born June 29, 1935, in Oakville, the son of George and Vivian Schweitzer Schnedler. On Aug. 31, 1984, he married Dolores Ann Scanlan in Prairie du Chien, Wis. She preceded him in death Sept. 11, 2021. Survivors include two granddaughters; five great-grandchildren; and three siblings, John Schnedler, Melvin Schnedler, and Eunice Turner.Cremation has been entrusted to Banks &amp; Beals Funeral Home.A visitation with the family will be held from 12 until 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 at Banks &amp; Beals Funeral Home in Dallas City, Ill.A memorial fund has been established for Boys Town.

Kenneth Wayne Schnedler

Daniel William Delzell, 60, of Burlington, died Jan. 2, 2024, at his home.

Born Dec. 9, 1963, in Burlington, he was the son of Craig and Judith Deam Delzell.

He is survived by his parents; brother, Darren Delzell; sister, Terry Johnson; and twin brother, David Delzell.

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

The memorial service for Dan was held Saturday, Jan. 6 at Morning Sun First United Presbyterian Church with Pastor Jon Evans officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established in his memory for the Ronald McDonald House of Iowa City or P.A.W. Animal Shelter in Fort Madison.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2024/1/1704832644933.png" alt="Daniel Delzell" />
 <figcaption>Daniel Delzell</figcaption>
 </figure>Daniel William Delzell, 60, of Burlington, died Jan. 2, 2024, at his home.Born Dec. 9, 1963, in Burlington, he was the son of Craig and Judith Deam Delzell.He is survived by his parents; brother, Darren Delzell; sister, Terry Johnson; and twin brother, David Delzell.Per his wishes, cremation has been accorded and entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel.The memorial service for Dan was held Saturday, Jan. 6 at Morning Sun First United Presbyterian Church with Pastor Jon Evans officiating.In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established in his memory for the Ronald McDonald House of Iowa City or P.A.W. Animal Shelter in Fort Madison.

Daniel Delzell

Janet Kay Gorsch, 76, of West Burlington, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, at her home.

Born Jan. 26, 1947, in Grinnell, she was the daughter of Charles and Erma Smith DePauw.

On June 18, 1966, she married Charles “Chuck” Gorsch in Brooklyn, Iowa.

Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Stephanie Gerdom; two sons, Nathan Gorsch and Marc Gorsch; seven grandchildren; two brothers, John DePauw and Joel DePauw; and one sister, Julie Kriegel.

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

A celebration of life will be held at West Burlington Christian Church on Friday, March 29 at 6 p.m. with a dessert bar to follow.

A memorial has been established for West Burlington Christian Church.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2024/1/1704832525113.png" alt="Janet Gorsch" />
 <figcaption>Janet Gorsch</figcaption>
 </figure>Janet Kay Gorsch, 76, of West Burlington, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, at her home.Born Jan. 26, 1947, in Grinnell, she was the daughter of Charles and Erma Smith DePauw.On June 18, 1966, she married Charles “Chuck” Gorsch in Brooklyn, Iowa.Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Stephanie Gerdom; two sons, Nathan Gorsch and Marc Gorsch; seven grandchildren; two brothers, John DePauw and Joel DePauw; and one sister, Julie Kriegel.Per her wishes, cremation has been accorded and entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel.A celebration of life will be held at West Burlington Christian Church on Friday, March 29 at 6 p.m. with a dessert bar to follow.A memorial has been established for West Burlington Christian Church.

Janet Gorsch

Dave Lee Bruner, 65, of Moberly, died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, at his home.

Born May 22, 1958, in Burlington, he was the son of William Clay and Shirley Ann Hofmann Bruner.

Survivors include his brother, Thomas Bruner, and sister, Kathy Cagni.

Visitation will be from 10 until 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 12 at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division St. The funeral service for Dave and his mother, Shirley, will follow at 11 a.m. at Prugh Funeral Service. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. 

Dave Lee Bruner, 65, of Moberly, died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, at his home.Born May 22, 1958, in Burlington, he was the son of William Clay and Shirley Ann Hofmann Bruner.Survivors include his brother, Thomas Bruner, and sister, Kathy Cagni.Visitation will be from 10 until 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 12 at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division St. The funeral service for Dave and his mother, Shirley, will follow at 11 a.m. at Prugh Funeral Service. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.

David Bruner

Shirley A. Bruner, 88, of Moberly, died Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at the University Hospital in Columbia, Mo.

Born Aug. 16, 1935, in Chicago, she was the daughter of Arthur and Mildred Schultz Hofmann. On July 18, 1954, she married William Clay Bruner at St. Luke's United Church of Christ in Burlington. He died Feb. 5, 2010.

Survivors include one son, Thomas Bruner; one daughter; two grandchildren; two brothers, Dave Hofmann and Jim Hofmann; and two sisters, Barb Krasuski and Sandy Dunn. Shirley's son, David Bruner, died a few days after her. 

Visitation will be from 10 until 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 12 at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division St. The funeral service for Shirley and her son, Dave, will follow at 11 a.m. at Prugh Funeral Service. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. 

Shirley A. Bruner, 88, of Moberly, died Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at the University Hospital in Columbia, Mo.Born Aug. 16, 1935, in Chicago, she was the daughter of Arthur and Mildred Schultz Hofmann. On July 18, 1954, she married William Clay Bruner at St. Luke's United Church of Christ in Burlington. He died Feb. 5, 2010.Survivors include one son, Thomas Bruner; one daughter; two grandchildren; two brothers, Dave Hofmann and Jim Hofmann; and two sisters, Barb Krasuski and Sandy Dunn. Shirley's son, David Bruner, died a few days after her. Visitation will be from 10 until 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 12 at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division St. The funeral service for Shirley and her son, Dave, will follow at 11 a.m. at Prugh Funeral Service. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.

Shirley Bruner

Diana R. Christian, 83, of Burlington, died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.

Born Dec. 26, 1940, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Raymond and Opal Turner Harrington. 

Survivors include children, Fred Reynolds, David Scola, and Paul Scola Jr.; several grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory. There will be no visitation or services.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2024/1/1704832242276.png" alt="Diana Christian" />
 <figcaption>Diana Christian</figcaption>
 </figure>Diana R. Christian, 83, of Burlington, died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.Born Dec. 26, 1940, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Raymond and Opal Turner Harrington. Survivors include children, Fred Reynolds, David Scola, and Paul Scola Jr.; several grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory. There will be no visitation or services.

Diana Christian

Patricia L. Roxlau Brown, 88, of Burlington, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, at the OakView Nursing Home and Rehabilitation in Burlington.

Born Sept. 25, 1935, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Arthur Roxlau and Dorothy May Arpe Roxlau Hill. She was raised by Mother and "Smokey" Joe Hill. She married Dennis L. Brown, April 28, 1958, at Grace United Methodist Church. 

Survivors include husband; son, Michael J. Brown; daughter, Linda Sue Brown Spiker Metcalf; sisters, Joann Hill Bryant and Paula Jakub; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2024/1/1704832107719.png" alt="Patricia Brown" />
 <figcaption>Patricia Brown</figcaption>
 </figure>Patricia L. Roxlau Brown, 88, of Burlington, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, at the OakView Nursing Home and Rehabilitation in Burlington.Born Sept. 25, 1935, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Arthur Roxlau and Dorothy May Arpe Roxlau Hill. She was raised by Mother and "Smokey" Joe Hill. She married Dennis L. Brown, April 28, 1958, at Grace United Methodist Church. Survivors include husband; son, Michael J. Brown; daughter, Linda Sue Brown Spiker Metcalf; sisters, Joann Hill Bryant and Paula Jakub; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. There will be no visitation or services.

Patricia Brown

Juanita Pearl Chapman, 93, of Burlington, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.

Born July 6, 1930, in Ottumwa, she was the daughter of William and Margaret "Maggie" Young Clark. She married Charles Burt Chapman Jr. He preceded her in death.  

Survivors include her children, Rick Chapman, Steven Chapman, Diane Dixon, and Connie Johnson; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Barb Hester and Ethel Wills.

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2024/1/1704831966062.png" alt="Juanita Chapman" />
 <figcaption>Juanita Chapman</figcaption>
 </figure>Juanita Pearl Chapman, 93, of Burlington, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.Born July 6, 1930, in Ottumwa, she was the daughter of William and Margaret "Maggie" Young Clark. She married Charles Burt Chapman Jr. He preceded her in death. Survivors include her children, Rick Chapman, Steven Chapman, Diane Dixon, and Connie Johnson; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Barb Hester and Ethel Wills.A celebration of life will be held at a later time.

Juanita Chapman

Beverly Jane Brown, 94, of Burlington, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.

Born Dec. 19, 1929, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Alden and Adeline McCready Gladman. On Nov. 16, 1947, she married Willis Reed at Grace United Methodist Church in Burlington. He died Aug. 6, 2022.

Survivors include her son, Tim Brown; daughter, Cheryl Clawson; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 11 at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division St.

The memorial service for Mrs. Brown will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 11 at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division St.  A time of food and fellowship will be held in the community room at Prugh Funeral Service following the service. Burial will be in South Walker Cemetery at a later date.

A memorial has been established for Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice.

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 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2024/1/1704831727528.png" alt="Beverly Brown" />
 <figcaption>Beverly Brown</figcaption>
 </figure>Beverly Jane Brown, 94, of Burlington, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.Born Dec. 19, 1929, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Alden and Adeline McCready Gladman. On Nov. 16, 1947, she married Willis Reed at Grace United Methodist Church in Burlington. He died Aug. 6, 2022.Survivors include her son, Tim Brown; daughter, Cheryl Clawson; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 11 at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division St.The memorial service for Mrs. Brown will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 11 at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division St. A time of food and fellowship will be held in the community room at Prugh Funeral Service following the service. Burial will be in South Walker Cemetery at a later date.A memorial has been established for Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice.

Beverly Brown

Barbara Clare Morgan Cave, 93, of Burlington, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, at the Klein Center in West Burlington.

Born Nov. 19, 1930, in Flint, Mi., she was the daughter of Wilson E. Morgan and Gertrude E. Hunt Morgan. On April 2, 1955, she married Robert Harrington Cave at St. Luke's Church in Elmhurst. He preceded her in death.

Survivors include three daughters, Elizabeth Chrischilles, Katherine Bockhop, and Carolyn Cave; one son, William Cave; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. 

Visitation with the family to receive friends will be from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10 at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division St.

The funeral service for Mrs. Cave will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, at Christ Episcopal Church with Father Carl Mann officiating.  Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.  A time of food and fellowship will be held at Christ Episcopal Church following the burial.

Memorials have been established for Christ Episcopal Church and Doctors Without Borders. Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2024/1/1704831476194.png" alt="Barbara Cave" />
 <figcaption>Barbara Cave</figcaption>
 </figure>Barbara Clare Morgan Cave, 93, of Burlington, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, at the Klein Center in West Burlington.Born Nov. 19, 1930, in Flint, Mi., she was the daughter of Wilson E. Morgan and Gertrude E. Hunt Morgan. On April 2, 1955, she married Robert Harrington Cave at St. Luke's Church in Elmhurst. He preceded her in death.Survivors include three daughters, Elizabeth Chrischilles, Katherine Bockhop, and Carolyn Cave; one son, William Cave; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation with the family to receive friends will be from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10 at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division St.The funeral service for Mrs. Cave will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, at Christ Episcopal Church with Father Carl Mann officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. A time of food and fellowship will be held at Christ Episcopal Church following the burial.Memorials have been established for Christ Episcopal Church and Doctors Without Borders. Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.

Barbara Clare Morgan Cave

Sally Jo Hamilton, 89, of West Burlington, died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, at her home.

Born Sept. 9, 1934, in Kalona, she was the daughter of Albert and Alice Kos Stumpf.  On March 11, 1957, she married Peter Hamilton in Kahoka, Mo. He preceded her in death.

Survivors include her son, Brad Hamilton; daughters, Tara Hamilton and Amy Hamilton; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and siblings, Lola Hogan, Barbara Stickler, Phyllis "Jean" Westerbeck, and Judy Allen.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division St.  

The memorial service for Mrs. Hamilton will be 12 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division St. with Fr. Dominic Nguyen officiating. A time of food and fellowship will be held in the community room at Prugh Funeral Service following the memorial service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for St. Jude Children's Hospital, and Divine Mercy Parish.

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 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2024/1/1704831343165.png" alt="Sally Hamilton" />
 <figcaption>Sally Hamilton</figcaption>
 </figure>Sally Jo Hamilton, 89, of West Burlington, died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, at her home.Born Sept. 9, 1934, in Kalona, she was the daughter of Albert and Alice Kos Stumpf. On March 11, 1957, she married Peter Hamilton in Kahoka, Mo. He preceded her in death.Survivors include her son, Brad Hamilton; daughters, Tara Hamilton and Amy Hamilton; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and siblings, Lola Hogan, Barbara Stickler, Phyllis "Jean" Westerbeck, and Judy Allen.Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division St. The memorial service for Mrs. Hamilton will be 12 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division St. with Fr. Dominic Nguyen officiating. A time of food and fellowship will be held in the community room at Prugh Funeral Service following the memorial service.In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for St. Jude Children's Hospital, and Divine Mercy Parish.

Sally Hamilton

Elsa Lee Graham Stoneberg, 67, of Burlington, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, at her home surrounded by family.

Born on April 16, 1956, in Rialto, Calif., she was the daughter of Robert and Angie Miller Graham. She married Gary Miller. They later divorced.

She is survived by her daughter, Shelly Worley; two granddaughters; and one great-granddaughter.

Elsa Lee Graham Stoneberg, 67, of Burlington, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, at her home surrounded by family.Born on April 16, 1956, in Rialto, Calif., she was the daughter of Robert and Angie Miller Graham. She married Gary Miller. They later divorced.She is survived by her daughter, Shelly Worley; two granddaughters; and one great-granddaughter.Per her wishes cremation has been accorded and entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel and no services will be held.

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