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.

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 <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.

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 <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. 

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 <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.

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 <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.

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.

<figure>
 <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.

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

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.

Elsa Lee Graham Stoneberg

Irma M. Merrill, 100, of Burlington, died Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, at her home.

Born Nov. 5, 1923, in Lomax, Ill., she was the daughter of Percy and Bessie Porter Buckley.  

Irma graduated with the class of 1941 from Burlington High School. On June 8, 1941, she married Bernard “Bernie” Merrill in Coleman, Texas. He died Feb. 10, 2006.

Irma was of a strong Christian faith. She was a housewife and homemaker. She did work as a home health care worker for 5 years. Next to Jesus, her family was most important. Her mission was to make sure all her family knew Jesus and would see her again in Heaven. 

She loved to sing and listen to music. She enjoyed antiques and going to garage sales. She was a very positive person and loved going to view the river.

Survivors include her two daughters Marsha Bence and Roxanne (Mac) Osbourne both of Burlington; seven grandchildren, Bill (Melanie) Bence, Tami (Larry) Hibbs, Chad (April) Carr, Ryan (Nicole) Osbourne, Nathan Carr, Adam (Jenna) Osbourne, and Kristin (Colter) Levinson; 12 great-grandchildren, Brandon Hibbs, Taylor Carr, Noah (Izzy) Hibbs, Ethan Bence, Lucas Carr, Penelope Osbourne, Bethany Bence, Kenlee Levinson, Milo Osbourne, Cru Levinson, Lola Osbourne, and Rowan Osbourne; many nieces and nephews and her best friend, Betty McPherson.

She was preceded in death by her husband; two daughters, Shelly and Sue Carr; two sons-in-law, Bob Bence and Gary Carr; two sisters, Rosemary Sanburg and Barbara Dapshis; and one brother, Frank Buckley.

The funeral service for Irma will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17 at Lunning Chapel with Pastor Simeon Counterman officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.

Memorials have been established for the Des Moines County Special Needs Foundation and Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.lunningfuneralchapel.com

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 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2024/1/1704831071482.jpeg" alt="Irma M. Merrill" />
 <figcaption>Irma M. Merrill</figcaption>
 </figure>Irma M. Merrill, 100, of Burlington, died Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, at her home.Born Nov. 5, 1923, in Lomax, Ill., she was the daughter of Percy and Bessie Porter Buckley. Irma graduated with the class of 1941 from Burlington High School. On June 8, 1941, she married Bernard “Bernie” Merrill in Coleman, Texas. He died Feb. 10, 2006.Irma was of a strong Christian faith. She was a housewife and homemaker. She did work as a home health care worker for 5 years. Next to Jesus, her family was most important. Her mission was to make sure all her family knew Jesus and would see her again in Heaven. She loved to sing and listen to music. She enjoyed antiques and going to garage sales. She was a very positive person and loved going to view the river.Survivors include her two daughters Marsha Bence and Roxanne (Mac) Osbourne both of Burlington; seven grandchildren, Bill (Melanie) Bence, Tami (Larry) Hibbs, Chad (April) Carr, Ryan (Nicole) Osbourne, Nathan Carr, Adam (Jenna) Osbourne, and Kristin (Colter) Levinson; 12 great-grandchildren, Brandon Hibbs, Taylor Carr, Noah (Izzy) Hibbs, Ethan Bence, Lucas Carr, Penelope Osbourne, Bethany Bence, Kenlee Levinson, Milo Osbourne, Cru Levinson, Lola Osbourne, and Rowan Osbourne; many nieces and nephews and her best friend, Betty McPherson.She was preceded in death by her husband; two daughters, Shelly and Sue Carr; two sons-in-law, Bob Bence and Gary Carr; two sisters, Rosemary Sanburg and Barbara Dapshis; and one brother, Frank Buckley.The funeral service for Irma will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17 at Lunning Chapel with Pastor Simeon Counterman officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.Memorials have been established for the Des Moines County Special Needs Foundation and Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice.Online condolences may be made by visiting www.lunningfuneralchapel.com

Irma M. Merrill

Peter Spiro “Pete” Toubekis, 55, of Keokuk, passed away on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, at Southeast Iowa Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa. 

Pete was born on Nov. 14, 1968, in Burlington, Iowa, the son of Spiros and Tassia Toubekis. He graduated from Keokuk High School in 1988 and went on to work and own several places in the Keokuk area. 

Some of the places you may remember Pete from are George’s Pizza and the car lot in Keokuk, PT’s in Keokuk, Spunky Point Pizza in Warsaw, Warsaw Auto Sales, Derr Motor Company in Keokuk, and Napoli Pizza and Restaurant in Burlington. 

His favorite pastime was dirt track stock racing in hobby stock and B-modified. In his family’s words, he was all about “Racing and Pizza.” But Pete will also be remembered for his magnetic personality and his love for his friends and family. “Uncle Pete,” as he was affectionately called, was beloved by children and his customers alike. He was always willing to lend a helping hand and put others above himself. 

Pete is survived by his brother George (Kelly) Toubekis of Dallas, Texas; four nieces and nephews: Kaitlyn (Cody) Ames of Argyle, Texas; and Gabe, Spiro, and Alexis of Irving, Texas; three uncles: Thrasivolos Toubekis; Danny (Mary) Toubekis, and Danny Constantopolous; one aunt: Demetra Alexandropoulos; and twelve cousins: Cristo (Mary), Elaine and Andy (Bet) Constantine, George and Mike (Melissa) Alexandropoulos, Helen (Nick) and Deena Konstantopoulos, George (Amy) Toubekis, Kia (Eric) Fullenkamp, Kia Toubekis, Koula (Richard) Torreblanca; and George (Miakea) Toubekis.

Pete is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Kia, and several aunts and uncles.

Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. (Noon) on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home in Keokuk, with burial to follow at Oakland Cemetery in Keokuk. Visitation will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10, with family meeting friends from 4 to 7 p.m. at DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home of Keokuk. 

Memorials may be directed to the family for expenses in care of George Toubekis.

Tributes and condolences may be left at DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home of Keokuk. DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home of Keokuk is in charge of arrangements.

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 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2024/1/1704830930584.jpeg" alt="Peter Spiro "Pete" Toubekis" />
 <figcaption>Peter Spiro "Pete" Toubekis</figcaption>
 </figure>Peter Spiro “Pete” Toubekis, 55, of Keokuk, passed away on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, at Southeast Iowa Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa. Pete was born on Nov. 14, 1968, in Burlington, Iowa, the son of Spiros and Tassia Toubekis. He graduated from Keokuk High School in 1988 and went on to work and own several places in the Keokuk area. Some of the places you may remember Pete from are George’s Pizza and the car lot in Keokuk, PT’s in Keokuk, Spunky Point Pizza in Warsaw, Warsaw Auto Sales, Derr Motor Company in Keokuk, and Napoli Pizza and Restaurant in Burlington. His favorite pastime was dirt track stock racing in hobby stock and B-modified. In his family’s words, he was all about “Racing and Pizza.” But Pete will also be remembered for his magnetic personality and his love for his friends and family. “Uncle Pete,” as he was affectionately called, was beloved by children and his customers alike. He was always willing to lend a helping hand and put others above himself. Pete is survived by his brother George (Kelly) Toubekis of Dallas, Texas; four nieces and nephews: Kaitlyn (Cody) Ames of Argyle, Texas; and Gabe, Spiro, and Alexis of Irving, Texas; three uncles: Thrasivolos Toubekis; Danny (Mary) Toubekis, and Danny Constantopolous; one aunt: Demetra Alexandropoulos; and twelve cousins: Cristo (Mary), Elaine and Andy (Bet) Constantine, George and Mike (Melissa) Alexandropoulos, Helen (Nick) and Deena Konstantopoulos, George (Amy) Toubekis, Kia (Eric) Fullenkamp, Kia Toubekis, Koula (Richard) Torreblanca; and George (Miakea) Toubekis.Pete is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Kia, and several aunts and uncles.Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. (Noon) on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home in Keokuk, with burial to follow at Oakland Cemetery in Keokuk. Visitation will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10, with family meeting friends from 4 to 7 p.m. at DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home of Keokuk. Memorials may be directed to the family for expenses in care of George Toubekis.Tributes and condolences may be left at DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home of Keokuk. DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home of Keokuk is in charge of arrangements.

Peter Spiro "Pete" Toubekis

Corrine Lois Wallman Roth, 73, of Yarmouth, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House, West Burlington. 

 She was born Sept. 7, 1950, in Burlington to Clifford Fye and Bernice Meyer Wallman.  She married Lanny Roth and he survives her. 

She attended Yarmouth grade school and was a graduate of Mediapolis High School and Iowa State University.  She was a member of Yarmouth United Methodist Church.   

At an early age, Corrine’s mother passed away, and she and her father together farmed the family farm.  She was an amazing steward of the land, and she and Lanny fed every animal that ventured their way.  As a young girl, she loved her horses and the cattle and enjoyed playing the piano and organ at church and family weddings. 

Her parents preceded her in death.  Survivors include her husband and many cousins. 

 According to her wishes, her body has been cremated and private family inurnment will be held at a later date at Trinity Cemetery, Mount Union.  There will be no services. 

 Memorials for the Yarmouth Fire Department or Trinity Cemetery may be sent to Elliott Chapel, PO Box 123, New London, Iowa 52645.  Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.

Corrine Lois Wallman Roth, 73, of Yarmouth, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House, West Burlington. She was born Sept. 7, 1950, in Burlington to Clifford Fye and Bernice Meyer Wallman. She married Lanny Roth and he survives her. She attended Yarmouth grade school and was a graduate of Mediapolis High School and Iowa State University. She was a member of Yarmouth United Methodist Church. At an early age, Corrine’s mother passed away, and she and her father together farmed the family farm. She was an amazing steward of the land, and she and Lanny fed every animal that ventured their way. As a young girl, she loved her horses and the cattle and enjoyed playing the piano and organ at church and family weddings. Her parents preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband and many cousins. According to her wishes, her body has been cremated and private family inurnment will be held at a later date at Trinity Cemetery, Mount Union. There will be no services. Memorials for the Yarmouth Fire Department or Trinity Cemetery may be sent to Elliott Chapel, PO Box 123, New London, Iowa 52645. Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.

Corrine Lois Wallman Roth

Brodi Jacob William Sattler, 23, of Burlington, died Friday, Dec. 29, 2023.

Born Jan. 6, 2000, in Burlington,, he was the son of Chad William Sattler and Brandy Michelle Conn.

He attended Mediapolis High School.&nbsp;

He worked for New Vision Contracting.&nbsp;

Brodi was tons of fun with a big heart. He was known to light up a room with his smile. He enjoyed riding in his Jeep or motorcycle and loved fast cars. He enjoyed the river and commercial fishing with his great-grandpa. Brodi was always listing to music and having a good time. Most of all, Brodi loved to spend time with his friends and family.

Survivors include his mother, Brandy Conn; sister, Brylea Weir; grandmother, Deb Thomas; grandfather, Rick Conn; Papa Scott Thomas; four additional siblings, Tristan Sattler, Chaley Sacora, Jonathan Thomson and Kendra Spiker; several aunts, uncles, and cousins, including; Brenda Conn, Zach Thomas, and Jed Thomas. Brodi is also survived by a handful of friends who he included as his family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Chad Sattler, one brother, Chad Sattler Jr. and grandma, Gail Springsteen.

Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024 at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street.

The memorial service for Brodi Sattler will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street. A celebration of life will be held at the Machinist Hall in Middletown following the service.&nbsp;

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

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 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2024/1/1704280331760.jpeg" alt="Brodi Sattler" />
 <figcaption>Brodi Sattler</figcaption>
 </figure>Brodi Jacob William Sattler, 23, of Burlington, died Friday, Dec. 29, 2023.Born Jan. 6, 2000, in Burlington,, he was the son of Chad William Sattler and Brandy Michelle Conn.He attended Mediapolis High School.&nbsp;He worked for New Vision Contracting.&nbsp;Brodi was tons of fun with a big heart. He was known to light up a room with his smile. He enjoyed riding in his Jeep or motorcycle and loved fast cars. He enjoyed the river and commercial fishing with his great-grandpa. Brodi was always listing to music and having a good time. Most of all, Brodi loved to spend time with his friends and family.Survivors include his mother, Brandy Conn; sister, Brylea Weir; grandmother, Deb Thomas; grandfather, Rick Conn; Papa Scott Thomas; four additional siblings, Tristan Sattler, Chaley Sacora, Jonathan Thomson and Kendra Spiker; several aunts, uncles, and cousins, including; Brenda Conn, Zach Thomas, and Jed Thomas. Brodi is also survived by a handful of friends who he included as his family.He was preceded in death by his father, Chad Sattler, one brother, Chad Sattler Jr. and grandma, Gail Springsteen.Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024 at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street.The memorial service for Brodi Sattler will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street. A celebration of life will be held at the Machinist Hall in Middletown following the service.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for his family.

Brodi Jacob William Sattler

Tanya Lynn Bauer, 63, of Cape Coral, Fla., formerly of Carman, Ill., died at 9:53 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.

She was born Aug. 20, 1960, in Quincy, Ill., the daughter of John and Nola Carper Wardlow. Tanya was a graduate of Burlington High School. Tanya married Ora Robinson and had three beautiful daughters together. They later divorced. She then married Terry Bauer in Key West, Florida in 2015. He survives.

Tanya retired from the Henderson County Highway Department in Stronghurst, Ill.

She has many fond memories with her Dugout Family, including bus trips to Chicago Cubs games. She also enjoyed spending time with her friend, Laura at the Casino. Tanya loved sitting on the beach and had the best tan ever. Most of all she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Tanya is survived by her husband, Terry, three daughters: Starr (Leland) Sattler, Ciara (Brandon) Gibbs and Symone (Brad) McLaughlin; her mother: Nola; two siblings: Sheri Wardlow and Vince Wardlow, five granddaughters: Shelby, Emerson, Hadley, Kaylee and Ella; one grandson: Ethan and many nieces, nephews and ex-husband: Ora.

She was preceded in death by her father: John and one grandson: Drake.

Per her request, cremation has been accorded. A celebration of Tanya's life will be held at a later date. Banks &amp; Beals Funeral Home of Stronghurst is assisting the family.&nbsp;

A memorial fund has been established in her memory. Memorials and cards may be sent to Tayna Bauer Memorial Fund, c/o Banks &amp; Beals Funeral Home, P.O. Box 299, Stronghurst, IL 61480.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2024/1/1704234145252.jpeg" alt="Tanya Lynn Bauer" />
 <figcaption>Tanya Lynn Bauer</figcaption>
 </figure>Tanya Lynn Bauer, 63, of Cape Coral, Fla., formerly of Carman, Ill., died at 9:53 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.She was born Aug. 20, 1960, in Quincy, Ill., the daughter of John and Nola Carper Wardlow. Tanya was a graduate of Burlington High School. Tanya married Ora Robinson and had three beautiful daughters together. They later divorced. She then married Terry Bauer in Key West, Florida in 2015. He survives.Tanya retired from the Henderson County Highway Department in Stronghurst, Ill.She has many fond memories with her Dugout Family, including bus trips to Chicago Cubs games. She also enjoyed spending time with her friend, Laura at the Casino. Tanya loved sitting on the beach and had the best tan ever. Most of all she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.Tanya is survived by her husband, Terry, three daughters: Starr (Leland) Sattler, Ciara (Brandon) Gibbs and Symone (Brad) McLaughlin; her mother: Nola; two siblings: Sheri Wardlow and Vince Wardlow, five granddaughters: Shelby, Emerson, Hadley, Kaylee and Ella; one grandson: Ethan and many nieces, nephews and ex-husband: Ora.She was preceded in death by her father: John and one grandson: Drake.Per her request, cremation has been accorded. A celebration of Tanya's life will be held at a later date. Banks &amp; Beals Funeral Home of Stronghurst is assisting the family.&nbsp;A memorial fund has been established in her memory. Memorials and cards may be sent to Tayna Bauer Memorial Fund, c/o Banks &amp; Beals Funeral Home, P.O. Box 299, Stronghurst, IL 61480.&nbsp;

Tanya Lynn Bauer

Karl W. Daves II, 44, of Burlington, died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals &amp; Clinics in Iowa City. Born Dec. 12, 1979, in Burlington, he was the son of Karl Daves and Jena Wiemann. On Sept. 5, 2020, he married Liz DeMoss in Burlington.&nbsp; Karl worked in construction. He was a member of Community of Christ Church in Burlington. He loved the outdoors, riding four-wheelers, gardening, fishing, and boating on the river. He also enjoyed woodworking, riding motorcycles, cooking, grilling, and shooting guns. He loved his dog, Nico.&nbsp; Survivors include his wife, Liz Daves of Burlington; parents, Karl (Theresa "Tracy") Daves of Burlington, and Jena (Tom) Terrell of Burlington; sister, Jacque Daves; step-brother, Adam (Jamie) Siegel; step-children, Angel (Trent) Woods and Austin Gonzalez; nieces and nephews, Joseph, Jemma, Caitlyn, Daniel, Taylor and Jaxson; and a large extended family that will miss him. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph W. and Rosi Daves and Roland and Janet Wiemann, and his dog, Nico. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory. Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. 12 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, at Community of Christ Church, 901 S. 12th St. Burlington. The memorial service for Mr. Daves will be 12 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, at Community of Christ Church, 901 S. 12th St. Burlington. A time of food and fellowship will be held following the service at the church. A memorial has been established. Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.

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 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2024/1/1704233904641.jpeg" alt="Karl Daves" />
 <figcaption>Karl Daves</figcaption>
 </figure> Karl W. Daves II, 44, of Burlington, died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals &amp; Clinics in Iowa City. Born Dec. 12, 1979, in Burlington, he was the son of Karl Daves and Jena Wiemann. On Sept. 5, 2020, he married Liz DeMoss in Burlington.&nbsp; Karl worked in construction. He was a member of Community of Christ Church in Burlington. He loved the outdoors, riding four-wheelers, gardening, fishing, and boating on the river. He also enjoyed woodworking, riding motorcycles, cooking, grilling, and shooting guns. He loved his dog, Nico.&nbsp; Survivors include his wife, Liz Daves of Burlington; parents, Karl (Theresa "Tracy") Daves of Burlington, and Jena (Tom) Terrell of Burlington; sister, Jacque Daves; step-brother, Adam (Jamie) Siegel; step-children, Angel (Trent) Woods and Austin Gonzalez; nieces and nephews, Joseph, Jemma, Caitlyn, Daniel, Taylor and Jaxson; and a large extended family that will miss him. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph W. and Rosi Daves and Roland and Janet Wiemann, and his dog, Nico. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory. Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. 12 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, at Community of Christ Church, 901 S. 12th St. Burlington. The memorial service for Mr. Daves will be 12 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, at Community of Christ Church, 901 S. 12th St. Burlington. A time of food and fellowship will be held following the service at the church. A memorial has been established. Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.

Karl W. Daves II

Norma L. McSparen, 89, of Lomax, Ill., died Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at her son’s home, near Lomax.&nbsp;

Norma was born March 11, 1934, in LaHarpe, Ill., the daughter of Charles “John” and Amble Dowell Pence. On April 16, 1949, she married Joseph McSparen in Gladstone, Ill. He preceded her in death March 4, 1986.&nbsp;

Norma lived all of her life in the Lomax area. She worked at the Lomax Canning Factory, IAAP in Middletown, Iowa, and as a home health nurse for the Henderson County Health Department. She enjoyed trips to the casino and spending time with her friends and family.&nbsp;

Survivors include two sons: Gary (Linetta) McSparen of Lomax and Tracy (Doris) McSparen of Wayland, Missouri; 6 grandchildren: David McSparen, Lindsay Cochran, Ryan McSparen, Katie Ludens, Anthony Cabral and Timothy Cabral; 7 great-grandchildren: Lance Ludens, Graysen Ludens, Annie Cochran, Addalyn McSparen, Wyatt McSparen, Isaac Cabral and Tristan Cabral and two siblings: Milford Pence of Lomax and Doris Hawley of West Burlington.&nbsp;

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by one son: Ted McSparen; three grandsons: Michael, Stephen, and Daniel McSparen and one sister: Barbara Fisher.&nbsp;

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 11, 2024, at Banks &amp; Beals Funeral Home in Dallas City. Burial will follow in Crane Cemetery, near Lomax.&nbsp;

A memorial fund has been established for Hospice Compassus.

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 <figcaption>Norma McSparen</figcaption>
 </figure>Norma L. McSparen, 89, of Lomax, Ill., died Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at her son’s home, near Lomax.&nbsp;Norma was born March 11, 1934, in LaHarpe, Ill., the daughter of Charles “John” and Amble Dowell Pence. On April 16, 1949, she married Joseph McSparen in Gladstone, Ill. He preceded her in death March 4, 1986.&nbsp;Norma lived all of her life in the Lomax area. She worked at the Lomax Canning Factory, IAAP in Middletown, Iowa, and as a home health nurse for the Henderson County Health Department. She enjoyed trips to the casino and spending time with her friends and family.&nbsp;Survivors include two sons: Gary (Linetta) McSparen of Lomax and Tracy (Doris) McSparen of Wayland, Missouri; 6 grandchildren: David McSparen, Lindsay Cochran, Ryan McSparen, Katie Ludens, Anthony Cabral and Timothy Cabral; 7 great-grandchildren: Lance Ludens, Graysen Ludens, Annie Cochran, Addalyn McSparen, Wyatt McSparen, Isaac Cabral and Tristan Cabral and two siblings: Milford Pence of Lomax and Doris Hawley of West Burlington.&nbsp;Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by one son: Ted McSparen; three grandsons: Michael, Stephen, and Daniel McSparen and one sister: Barbara Fisher.&nbsp;A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 11, 2024, at Banks &amp; Beals Funeral Home in Dallas City. Burial will follow in Crane Cemetery, near Lomax.&nbsp;A memorial fund has been established for Hospice Compassus.

Norma L. McSparen

Howard Clinton Sutton, 86, of Lomax, Ill., died at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.&nbsp;

Howard was born Oct. 21, 1937, in Burlington, the son of Guy Clinton and Fannie Jane Freeland Sutton. On Dec. 29, 1956, he married Carolyn Hope Francis at the Lomax Christian Church.&nbsp;

Howard attended Dallas City High School and served in the US Navy. He worked as a truck driver all of his life. He spent most of his career driving for Winegard Company in Burlington. He proudly received the 2 million safety mile award. He enjoyed wood burning and teaching it to his grandchildren. He also enjoyed horseback riding and spending time on the river. He loved being a grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a member of the Dallas City American Legion.&nbsp;

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Carolyn; three children: Darrell (Lori) Sutton of Lomax, Lori (Mark) Furniss of Terre Haute, Indiana and Byron Sutton of Terre Haute, Indiana; five grandchildren: Hope (Dan) Shrader, Joseph Tyler Furniss, Brandon Clinton Sutton, William Howard Sutton and Casey Lee Sutton and one great-grandchild: Sutton Shrader. He was preceded in death by one son, Guy Mitchell Sutton, and one sister, Raamah Sprinkle.

Cremation has been entrusted to Banks &amp; Beals Funeral Home.&nbsp; A celebration of Howard’s life will be held at a later date.&nbsp; A memorial fund has been established for the Dallas City American Legion. Memorials and cards may be sent to the Howard Sutton Memorial Fund, c/o Banks &amp; Beals Funeral Home, PO Box 70, Dallas City, Illinois 62330.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2024/1/1704232056843.jpeg" alt="Howard Sutton" />
 <figcaption>Howard Sutton</figcaption>
 </figure>Howard Clinton Sutton, 86, of Lomax, Ill., died at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.&nbsp; Howard was born Oct. 21, 1937, in Burlington, the son of Guy Clinton and Fannie Jane Freeland Sutton. On Dec. 29, 1956, he married Carolyn Hope Francis at the Lomax Christian Church.&nbsp; Howard attended Dallas City High School and served in the US Navy. He worked as a truck driver all of his life. He spent most of his career driving for Winegard Company in Burlington. He proudly received the 2 million safety mile award. He enjoyed wood burning and teaching it to his grandchildren. He also enjoyed horseback riding and spending time on the river. He loved being a grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a member of the Dallas City American Legion.&nbsp; Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Carolyn; three children: Darrell (Lori) Sutton of Lomax, Lori (Mark) Furniss of Terre Haute, Indiana and Byron Sutton of Terre Haute, Indiana; five grandchildren: Hope (Dan) Shrader, Joseph Tyler Furniss, Brandon Clinton Sutton, William Howard Sutton and Casey Lee Sutton and one great-grandchild: Sutton Shrader. He was preceded in death by one son, Guy Mitchell Sutton, and one sister, Raamah Sprinkle. Cremation has been entrusted to Banks &amp; Beals Funeral Home.&nbsp; A celebration of Howard’s life will be held at a later date.&nbsp; A memorial fund has been established for the Dallas City American Legion. Memorials and cards may be sent to the Howard Sutton Memorial Fund, c/o Banks &amp; Beals Funeral Home, PO Box 70, Dallas City, Illinois 62330.&nbsp;

Howard Clinton Sutton

Rebecca Lee “Becky” Brown

Ralph “Bingo”&nbsp;Evans, died Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, at his home in Fort Mohave, Ariz. Born Sept.16, 1948, at his home in Cairo, Iowa, the son of &nbsp;Phillip and Lucile Pontzius Evans. On March 8, 1968, he married Sherry Miller. They later divorced. On Jan. 11, 1992, he married Wendy Cross. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, Debbie Hiestand Larabee, Becky Norton,&nbsp;Jennifer Smith, stepson Dan Cross, and stepdaughter Michala Cross; eight grandchildren and nine great&nbsp;grandchildren; and one sister, Margaret Johanson. Memorial has been established for Mount Pleasant Iowa Girls Softball. Donations can be sent to PO Box 802 Mount Pleasant, IA, 52641 in Ralph’s memory.

Ralph “Bingo”&nbsp;Evans, died Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, at his home in Fort Mohave, Ariz. Born Sept.16, 1948, at his home in Cairo, Iowa, the son of &nbsp;Phillip and Lucile Pontzius Evans. On March 8, 1968, he married Sherry Miller. They later divorced. On Jan. 11, 1992, he married Wendy Cross. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, Debbie Hiestand Larabee, Becky Norton,&nbsp;Jennifer Smith, stepson Dan Cross, and stepdaughter Michala Cross; eight grandchildren and nine great&nbsp;grandchildren; and one sister, Margaret Johanson. Memorial has been established for Mount Pleasant Iowa Girls Softball. Donations can be sent to PO Box 802 Mount Pleasant, IA, 52641 in Ralph’s memory.

Ralph “Bingo” Evans

Carol Steenberg, of Ottumwa, Iowa, formerly of Burlington, Iowa went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023.

Born July 2, 1941, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Victor and Ethel (Hillman) McComas. Carol was a 1959 graduate of Burlington High School and graduate of Burlington Business College. She worked for 25 years in banking and secretarial positions.

She was married to Terry Steenberg on Aug. 8, 1973 in Colorado Springs, Colo. He passed away on June 12, 2018. Carol was previously married to Robert Meuler.

She loved being with family, friends and especially her grandchildren.

As a member of Bethany Lutheran Church, she was past treasurer of WELCA circle; Norman Circle Kings Daughters and part-time Hospice volunteer.

Survivors include her three sons; Scot (Jayne) Meuler of West Des Moines, Blake (Debbe) Meuler of Wylie, Texas, Deron (Rhonda) Steenberg of Castle Rock, Colo.; daughter Dayna (Dave) Acosta of Greeley, Colo.; six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and a very fond friend Terry Fletcher.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Terry and brother Charles McComas.

A loving celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12, 2024 at Lunning Chapel in Burlington. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. A private burial will be at Aspen Grove Cemetery.

According to her wishes cremation has been entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Burlington Public Library and Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice in memory of Carol.

“We are not promised a life without suffering, but we can remain filled with joy because we have a Savior who has overcome the world. Suffering makes us grow and cling to the Lord. It reveals our need for Him. When life was easy, we tend to forget how much we needed the Lord.”

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 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2023/12/1703990308267.jpeg" alt="Carol Steenberg" />
 <figcaption>Carol Steenberg</figcaption>
 </figure>Carol Steenberg, of Ottumwa, Iowa, formerly of Burlington, Iowa went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023.Born July 2, 1941, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Victor and Ethel (Hillman) McComas. Carol was a 1959 graduate of Burlington High School and graduate of Burlington Business College. She worked for 25 years in banking and secretarial positions.She was married to Terry Steenberg on Aug. 8, 1973 in Colorado Springs, Colo. He passed away on June 12, 2018. Carol was previously married to Robert Meuler.She loved being with family, friends and especially her grandchildren.As a member of Bethany Lutheran Church, she was past treasurer of WELCA circle; Norman Circle Kings Daughters and part-time Hospice volunteer.Survivors include her three sons; Scot (Jayne) Meuler of West Des Moines, Blake (Debbe) Meuler of Wylie, Texas, Deron (Rhonda) Steenberg of Castle Rock, Colo.; daughter Dayna (Dave) Acosta of Greeley, Colo.; six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and a very fond friend Terry Fletcher.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Terry and brother Charles McComas.A loving celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12, 2024 at Lunning Chapel in Burlington. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. A private burial will be at Aspen Grove Cemetery.According to her wishes cremation has been entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Burlington Public Library and Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice in memory of Carol.“We are not promised a life without suffering, but we can remain filled with joy because we have a Savior who has overcome the world. Suffering makes us grow and cling to the Lord. It reveals our need for Him. When life was easy, we tend to forget how much we needed the Lord.”

Carol Steenberg

James Emanuel Kurrle, 92, of Burlington, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, at the OakView Nursing Home and Rehabilitation in Burlington.

Born Sept. 3, 1931, in Burlington, he was the son of Ferdinand Eugene Otto and Jennie Elizabeth Long Kurrle. &nbsp;James graduated from Burlington High School 1949. &nbsp;He was a BHS wrestler. On April 18, 1951, he married Leanne Corman in Burlington.&nbsp;

James was a commercial fisherman, then managed the test site at IAAP for many years. Later, James was a full time blue crab fisherman in Florida. &nbsp;He farmed part time. &nbsp;He was a pilot and achieved his instrument rating, sea plane rating, and enjoyed flying his Lake Buccaneer 200.

He was a U.S. Navy Veteran Electronic Radio Engineer, serving during the Korean War from February 6, 1951 until Feb. 1, 1955. &nbsp;Honors received were Good Conduct Award, National Defense Duty Assignment VR Seven and Certificate of Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class.

James was a member of Spring Grove Methodist Church, National Fisherman Association and a past member of the Fraternal Order of the Moose.

Survivors include his wife, Leanne Kurrle of Burlington; two daughters, Nancy Kurrle of Boone and Cindy Patterson of Burlington; eight grandchildren, Amber (Jayson) Wulf , Dustin Kurrle, Lindsey Kurrle, Heath (Stacy) Kurrle, Jacob Patterson, A. Nic Patterson, Nick (Jessica) Riedel, and Luke Riedel; 12 great grandchildren; one sister, Jean Woods of Mediapolis; two brothers-in-law, Warren Corman of Sperry and Wayne (Winona) Corman of Sperry, and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Samuel Kurrle and brother, John Kurrle.

The funeral service for Mr. Kurrle will be Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, at the Prugh Funeral Service (3940 Division Street, Burlington) at 11 am concluding with military honors. &nbsp;Visitation will precede the service from 10-11 a.m.. &nbsp;Burial 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.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family which will then be provided to a youth hunting organization.

Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.

Please continue to keep the family in your thoughts during this difficult time. &nbsp;

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 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2023/12/1703989895342.jpeg" alt="James Emanuel Kurrle" />
 <figcaption>James Emanuel Kurrle</figcaption>
 </figure>James Emanuel Kurrle, 92, of Burlington, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, at the OakView Nursing Home and Rehabilitation in Burlington.Born Sept. 3, 1931, in Burlington, he was the son of Ferdinand Eugene Otto and Jennie Elizabeth Long Kurrle. &nbsp;James graduated from Burlington High School 1949. &nbsp;He was a BHS wrestler. On April 18, 1951, he married Leanne Corman in Burlington.&nbsp;James was a commercial fisherman, then managed the test site at IAAP for many years. Later, James was a full time blue crab fisherman in Florida. &nbsp;He farmed part time. &nbsp;He was a pilot and achieved his instrument rating, sea plane rating, and enjoyed flying his Lake Buccaneer 200.He was a U.S. Navy Veteran Electronic Radio Engineer, serving during the Korean War from February 6, 1951 until Feb. 1, 1955. &nbsp;Honors received were Good Conduct Award, National Defense Duty Assignment VR Seven and Certificate of Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class.James was a member of Spring Grove Methodist Church, National Fisherman Association and a past member of the Fraternal Order of the Moose.Survivors include his wife, Leanne Kurrle of Burlington; two daughters, Nancy Kurrle of Boone and Cindy Patterson of Burlington; eight grandchildren, Amber (Jayson) Wulf , Dustin Kurrle, Lindsey Kurrle, Heath (Stacy) Kurrle, Jacob Patterson, A. Nic Patterson, Nick (Jessica) Riedel, and Luke Riedel; 12 great grandchildren; one sister, Jean Woods of Mediapolis; two brothers-in-law, Warren Corman of Sperry and Wayne (Winona) Corman of Sperry, and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Samuel Kurrle and brother, John Kurrle.The funeral service for Mr. Kurrle will be Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, at the Prugh Funeral Service (3940 Division Street, Burlington) at 11 am concluding with military honors. &nbsp;Visitation will precede the service from 10-11 a.m.. &nbsp;Burial 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.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family which will then be provided to a youth hunting organization.Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.Please continue to keep the family in your thoughts during this difficult time. &nbsp;

James Emanuel Kurrle

Barbara Jean Hand, 87, of Burlington, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023. Born Aug. 20, 1936, in Lucas County, Iowa, she was the daughter of Marvin and Frances Egbert Garman Drake.

She was a graduate of Ottumwa High School.

She married Edward Forrest Hand on Aug. 11, 1962, in Agency, Iowa. He preceded her in death on July 31, 2011.

Barb was a member of Divine Mercy Parish and served on the parish council in the past. In addition, she was a member of the Des Moines County Historical Society and would assist with tallying obituaries for genealogy purposes.

She enjoyed making quilts for her children and grandchildren, reading, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Survivors include her children; Steve (Virleen) Hand of Depoe Bay, Ore., Susan Carper of Burlington, Linda (Dan) Ells of Burlington, Jim Howard of Burlington, Becky Heiniger of Burlington, Sandy (Jack) Steele of Burlington, Sally (Paul) Miller of West Burlington, John (Carmen) Hand of Burlington and Julie (Steve) Conrad of Yarmouth, and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons Edward Hand and Bob Hand, sister Juanita Hartley, and brothers Marvin Lee Drake, Charles William Drake, and Michael Colin Drake.

The funeral mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3 at St. John Catholic Church with Father Dominic Nguyen as celebrant. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Barbara Jean Hand, 87, of Burlington, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023. Born Aug. 20, 1936, in Lucas County, Iowa, she was the daughter of Marvin and Frances Egbert Garman Drake.She was a graduate of Ottumwa High School.She married Edward Forrest Hand on Aug. 11, 1962, in Agency, Iowa. He preceded her in death on July 31, 2011.Barb was a member of Divine Mercy Parish and served on the parish council in the past. In addition, she was a member of the Des Moines County Historical Society and would assist with tallying obituaries for genealogy purposes.She enjoyed making quilts for her children and grandchildren, reading, traveling, and spending time with her family.Survivors include her children; Steve (Virleen) Hand of Depoe Bay, Ore., Susan Carper of Burlington, Linda (Dan) Ells of Burlington, Jim Howard of Burlington, Becky Heiniger of Burlington, Sandy (Jack) Steele of Burlington, Sally (Paul) Miller of West Burlington, John (Carmen) Hand of Burlington and Julie (Steve) Conrad of Yarmouth, and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons Edward Hand and Bob Hand, sister Juanita Hartley, and brothers Marvin Lee Drake, Charles William Drake, and Michael Colin Drake.The funeral mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3 at St. John Catholic Church with Father Dominic Nguyen as celebrant. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.A memorial has been established for Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice.

Barbara Jean Hand

Amy Ann Johnson, 61, of Burlington, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington following a fierce battle with cancer.

Born June 14, 1962, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Raymond John Jr. and Marilyn Jean Barnthouse Pohlpeter.

She was a 1980 graduate of Burlington High School and over time, earned her double master’s degree from the college of hard knocks. She married Truie Clark Johnson on December 15, 1979, in Burlington. They later divorced but remained friends.

Amy worked in the food service industry for most of her life. For the last five years, she has been employed by ISC as a forklift driver. ISC was her second family, sometimes maybe even her first.

She enjoyed golfing, photography, gardening, and spending time outdoors. Most importantly, she took pride in being known as “Atzi” and loved spoiling her granddaughters.

She is survived by her children Melissa (Nathan) Jones of Burlington and Andrew (Shannon) Myers of Otsego, Mich.; three granddaughters, Landry Jones, Claire Myers, and Rose Myers; sister Tomi (Henry) Watson of Winston-Salem, N.C., and life partner David Doonan of Burlington.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister Kelly.

The memorial funeral service for Amy will be 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5 at Lunning Chapel. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the time of services.

Amy’s wish was to be an organ donor and was able to give the gift of donation through her corneas.

A memorial has been established for Iowa Donor Network and Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice.

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

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 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2023/12/1703864697934.jpeg" alt="Any Ann Johnson" />
 <figcaption>Any Ann Johnson</figcaption>
 </figure>Amy Ann Johnson, 61, of Burlington, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington following a fierce battle with cancer.Born June 14, 1962, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Raymond John Jr. and Marilyn Jean Barnthouse Pohlpeter.She was a 1980 graduate of Burlington High School and over time, earned her double master’s degree from the college of hard knocks. She married Truie Clark Johnson on December 15, 1979, in Burlington. They later divorced but remained friends.Amy worked in the food service industry for most of her life. For the last five years, she has been employed by ISC as a forklift driver. ISC was her second family, sometimes maybe even her first.She enjoyed golfing, photography, gardening, and spending time outdoors. Most importantly, she took pride in being known as “Atzi” and loved spoiling her granddaughters.She is survived by her children Melissa (Nathan) Jones of Burlington and Andrew (Shannon) Myers of Otsego, Mich.; three granddaughters, Landry Jones, Claire Myers, and Rose Myers; sister Tomi (Henry) Watson of Winston-Salem, N.C., and life partner David Doonan of Burlington.She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister Kelly.The memorial funeral service for Amy will be 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5 at Lunning Chapel. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the time of services.Amy’s wish was to be an organ donor and was able to give the gift of donation through her corneas.A memorial has been established for Iowa Donor Network and Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice.Per her request, cremation has been accorded and entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel.

Amy Ann Johnson

Norma Jean Boney, 76, of Burlington, died Sunday, Dec. 4, 2023, at the Klein Center in West Burlington.

Born July 24, 1947, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Dean E. and Bertha L. Mitts Gapen. She married Mike Boney on Nov. 4, 1979.

Norma worked for I.A.A.P., Warehouse Market, Grimes School, and more recently for Walgreens on Division for the last 15 years.

Norma was known for her wit. She was a caring person, always willing to help if she could and always put others first. She enjoyed baking and watching the wildlife in her backyard and most importantly her time spent with family and friends, especially her grandchildren who were her pride and joy.

She is survived by her husband, Mike Boney of Burlington; two daughters, Julie Fleming of Ankeny, and Katie Boney (Mandi Radakovich) of Gilbert, Ariz.; four grandchildren, Courtney Fleming, Brody Fleming, Adley Radakovich, and Nixon Boney and one sister Betty (Garry) Sumpter of Burlington.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son Curtis Watts, three brothers, Clifford, Roger, and Robert, and two sisters, Joann and Sharon.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2023/12/1703712295838.jpeg" alt="Norma Jean Boney" />
 <figcaption>Norma Jean Boney</figcaption>
 </figure>Norma Jean Boney, 76, of Burlington, died Sunday, Dec. 4, 2023, at the Klein Center in West Burlington.Born July 24, 1947, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Dean E. and Bertha L. Mitts Gapen. She married Mike Boney on Nov. 4, 1979.Norma worked for I.A.A.P., Warehouse Market, Grimes School, and more recently for Walgreens on Division for the last 15 years.She was of Christian faith.Norma was known for her wit. She was a caring person, always willing to help if she could and always put others first. She enjoyed baking and watching the wildlife in her backyard and most importantly her time spent with family and friends, especially her grandchildren who were her pride and joy.She is survived by her husband, Mike Boney of Burlington; two daughters, Julie Fleming of Ankeny, and Katie Boney (Mandi Radakovich) of Gilbert, Ariz.; four grandchildren, Courtney Fleming, Brody Fleming, Adley Radakovich, and Nixon Boney and one sister Betty (Garry) Sumpter of Burlington.She was preceded in death by her parents, son Curtis Watts, three brothers, Clifford, Roger, and Robert, and two sisters, Joann and Sharon.According to her wishes, there will be no services. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel. Burial will be held at a later date in Aspen Grove Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, the family has asked in memory of Norma, for a personal act of kindness or to reach out to someone in need.

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