Lora Ann Pitts, 56, of Burlington died Monday, April 10, 2023, at her home.

Born May 9, 1966, in Keokuk, she was the daughter of Gary Dean and Dorothy Louise Billingsley Shanstrom.

Lora graduated from Ft. Madison High School. On Dec. 29, 1988, she married Michael Pitts at the Des Moines County Court House.

Lora worked at Beckman’s Dry Cleaners. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles in her spare time and loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, Michael of Burlington; one daughter Amber Marie Pitts and one son Aaron Michael Pitts, both of Burlington; three grandchildren Anjul, Alec, and Payton; two brothers Mark (Julie) Shanstrom of West Point, and Todd (Tanya) Shanstrom of Burlington; one sister Dawn Worley of Wapello; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

The funeral service for Lora will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 19 at Lunning Chapel. Interment will be in Prairie Grove Cemetery rural West Burlington. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service.

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 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2023/4/1681523591817.jpeg" alt="Lora Ann Pitts" />
 <figcaption>Lora Ann Pitts</figcaption>
 </figure> Lora Ann Pitts, 56, of Burlington died Monday, April 10, 2023, at her home.Born May 9, 1966, in Keokuk, she was the daughter of Gary Dean and Dorothy Louise Billingsley Shanstrom.Lora graduated from Ft. Madison High School. On Dec. 29, 1988, she married Michael Pitts at the Des Moines County Court House.Lora worked at Beckman’s Dry Cleaners. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles in her spare time and loved spending time with her grandchildren.Survivors include her husband, Michael of Burlington; one daughter Amber Marie Pitts and one son Aaron Michael Pitts, both of Burlington; three grandchildren Anjul, Alec, and Payton; two brothers Mark (Julie) Shanstrom of West Point, and Todd (Tanya) Shanstrom of Burlington; one sister Dawn Worley of Wapello; several nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents.The funeral service for Lora will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 19 at Lunning Chapel. Interment will be in Prairie Grove Cemetery rural West Burlington. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service.

Lora Ann Pitts

Michael "Mike" F. Fullenkamp Sr., 76, of Burlington, died Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at the Monmouth Nursing Home in Monmouth, Ill.

Born February 16, 1947, in Kansas City, Mo., he was the son of Francis D. and Lola D. Stewart Fullenkamp. On Sept. 10, 1969, he married Paula Annette Tomey in Biggsville, Ill. They later divorced.&nbsp;

Michael retired from the United States Navy in 1991. He then worked as a carpenter for Carl A. Nelson.

He was a U.S. Marines veteran, serving during the Vietnam War from April 4, 1967, until Feb. 4, 1971. He then enlisted with the U.S. Navy and served for 16 additional years.

Mike was a member of Divine Mercy Parish and a lifetime member of the V.F.W. He enjoyed woodworking, building furniture, fishing, and going to auctions and flea markets. He loved watching sports, especially drag racing, and watching westerns.

Survivors include his daughter, Annette Doiron of Montgomery, Ala.; granddaughter, Kayla (Johnathan) Doiron-Payne of Maplesville, Ala.; grandson, Zachary (Alyssa) Doiron of Phenix City, Ala.; 5 great-grandchildren, Glenn Payne, Kaylee Payne, Landon Hull, Bray Shores, and &nbsp;Raena Doiron; two sisters, Joan Wunnenberg of California, and Geraldine Webb of Ft. Madison.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Michael Fullenkamp Jr.; brother, James Fullenkamp; and sister, Janice Hagerla.

Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street.

The Funeral Service for Mr. Fullenkamp will be 10 a.m. Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Prugh Funeral Service, with the Very Rev. Father Marty Goetz as the Celebrant. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery following the service. &nbsp;Full military honors will be rendered by the Hamilton-Walters Marine Corps League, Detachment 616.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for Soldiers' Angels.

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 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2023/4/1681521940793.jpeg" alt="Michael "Mike" F. Fullenkamp Sr." />
 <figcaption>Michael "Mike" F. Fullenkamp Sr.</figcaption>
 </figure>Michael "Mike" F. Fullenkamp Sr., 76, of Burlington, died Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at the Monmouth Nursing Home in Monmouth, Ill.Born February 16, 1947, in Kansas City, Mo., he was the son of Francis D. and Lola D. Stewart Fullenkamp. On Sept. 10, 1969, he married Paula Annette Tomey in Biggsville, Ill. They later divorced.&nbsp;Michael retired from the United States Navy in 1991. He then worked as a carpenter for Carl A. Nelson.He was a U.S. Marines veteran, serving during the Vietnam War from April 4, 1967, until Feb. 4, 1971. He then enlisted with the U.S. Navy and served for 16 additional years.Mike was a member of Divine Mercy Parish and a lifetime member of the V.F.W. He enjoyed woodworking, building furniture, fishing, and going to auctions and flea markets. He loved watching sports, especially drag racing, and watching westerns.Survivors include his daughter, Annette Doiron of Montgomery, Ala.; granddaughter, Kayla (Johnathan) Doiron-Payne of Maplesville, Ala.; grandson, Zachary (Alyssa) Doiron of Phenix City, Ala.; 5 great-grandchildren, Glenn Payne, Kaylee Payne, Landon Hull, Bray Shores, and &nbsp;Raena Doiron; two sisters, Joan Wunnenberg of California, and Geraldine Webb of Ft. Madison.He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Michael Fullenkamp Jr.; brother, James Fullenkamp; and sister, Janice Hagerla.Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street.The Funeral Service for Mr. Fullenkamp will be 10 a.m. Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Prugh Funeral Service, with the Very Rev. Father Marty Goetz as the Celebrant. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery following the service. &nbsp;Full military honors will be rendered by the Hamilton-Walters Marine Corps League, Detachment 616.In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for Soldiers' Angels.

Michael "Mike" F. Fullenkamp Sr.

Cynthia S. Stephenson, 69, of Burlington, died Thursday, April 13, 2023 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House.

Born April 2, 1954 in Quincy, Ill., she was the daughter of John Lyle and Zelma Corrine Cory Wagner.

She was married to Edward Gene Stephenson for 35 years before they divorced.

Cynthia was a homemaker. Over the years she worked for Godfather’s Pizza, for a mail order company and she hunted nightcrawlers.

Survivors include her two sons Monty Barnes of Oquawka, Ill. and Steve Barnes of Peoria, Ill.; two sisters Cheryl Seager and Cathy Dekeyrel, both of Burlington.

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

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

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 </figure>Cynthia S. Stephenson, 69, of Burlington, died Thursday, April 13, 2023 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House. Born April 2, 1954 in Quincy, Ill., she was the daughter of John Lyle and Zelma Corrine Cory Wagner.She was married to Edward Gene Stephenson for 35 years before they divorced.Cynthia was a homemaker. Over the years she worked for Godfather’s Pizza, for a mail order company and she hunted nightcrawlers.Survivors include her two sons Monty Barnes of Oquawka, Ill. and Steve Barnes of Peoria, Ill.; two sisters Cheryl Seager and Cathy Dekeyrel, both of Burlington.She was preceded in death by her parents.Cremation has been accorded and entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel.A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Cynthia S. Stephenson

Fritz Merritt, 79, of Burlington, died Tuesday, April 11, 2023, in Burlington.

Born June 19, 1943, in Douglas, Ga., he was the son of Clayton Merritt and Myrtice Williams. In 1968, he married Pamela K. Ives in Oquawka, Ill. They later divorced.&nbsp;

Fritz worked as a mechanic and retired after many years from Sinclair Tractor outside of Mediapolis.

Survivors include son, Jeffrey (Sarah) Merritt of Goldsboro, N.C.; friend, Pamela K. Merritt of Burlington;&nbsp; step-sons, David (Rhonda) Wynn of Burlington, and William M. Wynn of Burlington; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and his siblings, Glen Merritt. Connie McNeese, Phylis Burk,&nbsp; Ladonna Foshee, and Louis Brown.

He was preceded in death by his parents, step-son Jimmy Wynn, brother Earl Merritt, and sister Jean.

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.

Burial will be held in St. Mary's Cemetery at a later date.

Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.

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 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2023/4/1681417995137.jpeg" alt="Fritz Merritt" />
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 </figure>Fritz Merritt, 79, of Burlington, died Tuesday, April 11, 2023, in Burlington.Born June 19, 1943, in Douglas, Ga., he was the son of Clayton Merritt and Myrtice Williams. In 1968, he married Pamela K. Ives in Oquawka, Ill. They later divorced.&nbsp;Fritz worked as a mechanic and retired after many years from Sinclair Tractor outside of Mediapolis.Survivors include son, Jeffrey (Sarah) Merritt of Goldsboro, N.C.; friend, Pamela K. Merritt of Burlington;&nbsp; step-sons, David (Rhonda) Wynn of Burlington, and William M. Wynn of Burlington; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and his siblings, Glen Merritt. Connie McNeese, Phylis Burk,&nbsp; Ladonna Foshee, and Louis Brown.He was preceded in death by his parents, step-son Jimmy Wynn, brother Earl Merritt, and sister Jean.Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.Burial will be held in St. Mary's Cemetery at a later date.Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.

Fritz Merritt

Christy Lynn Anderson, 30, of Burlington, died Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.

Born Sept. 6, 1992, in Buffalo, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Christopher Mauro and Cindy and David Anderson.&nbsp;

She worked for Wilson Rentals cleaning apartments and previously at Shokai Sushi.

She enjoyed spending time with her friends and hanging out on the river. She loved all the Buffalo, N.Y. sports teams and going to Bee's games with her father.&nbsp;

Survivors include her mother and father, Cindy and David Anderson of Burlington; maternal Grandmother, Patricia Duszynski of Burlington; paternal grandparents, Helen Anderson of West Seneca, N.Y. and Nicholas Mauro of Lancaster, N.Y.; her furbabies, Oreo and Zoey; two aunts, Shelly Duszynski of Salem, Ore. and Elizabeth (Katie Miller) Mauro of Hamburg, N.Y.; two uncles, William G. Anderson, Jr. of West Seneca, N.Y. and Mark (Debra) Duszynski of Texas; and numerous cousins.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Frederick Paul Duszynski, paternal grandmother, Donna Mauro, and paternal grandfather and step-grandmother, William G. and Myrna Anderson.&nbsp;

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

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 </figure>Christy Lynn Anderson, 30, of Burlington, died Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.Born Sept. 6, 1992, in Buffalo, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Christopher Mauro and Cindy and David Anderson.&nbsp;She worked for Wilson Rentals cleaning apartments and previously at Shokai Sushi.She enjoyed spending time with her friends and hanging out on the river. She loved all the Buffalo, N.Y. sports teams and going to Bee's games with her father.&nbsp;Survivors include her mother and father, Cindy and David Anderson of Burlington; maternal Grandmother, Patricia Duszynski of Burlington; paternal grandparents, Helen Anderson of West Seneca, N.Y. and Nicholas Mauro of Lancaster, N.Y.; her furbabies, Oreo and Zoey; two aunts, Shelly Duszynski of Salem, Ore. and Elizabeth (Katie Miller) Mauro of Hamburg, N.Y.; two uncles, William G. Anderson, Jr. of West Seneca, N.Y. and Mark (Debra) Duszynski of Texas; and numerous cousins.She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Frederick Paul Duszynski, paternal grandmother, Donna Mauro, and paternal grandfather and step-grandmother, William G. and Myrna Anderson.&nbsp;Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

Christy Lynn Anderson

Eunice Faye Kemp, 78, of Sperry, died Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.

Born July 15, 1944, in Rutherford, Tenn., she was the daughter of William and Anna Lou Fowler Johnstone. She married Don Kemp on Aug. 2, 1969 in Lomax, Ill.

Faye worked for Doran and Ward Printing for 32 years.

She enjoyed puzzles, reading, watching Iowa Hawkeyes Basketball, motorcycle rides, coffee and lunches with her girls, and trips to Tennessee. Her family and her dog “Sammy” were her life.

Survivors include her husband Don Kemp of Sperry; four children, Mark (Lori) Lippert of Ottawa, Ill., Lisa (Mike) Doty of Kahoka, Mo., Tracy Kemp of Burlington, and Katherine (Matthew) Brakeville of Burlington; ten grandchildren, Callista Lippert, Tara Inmarong, Jared Doty, Justin Doty, Taylor Hartman, Taylor Brakeville, Conner Brakeville, Christopher Fenton, Zachary Fenton, and Kirsten Fenton; five great-grandchildren, Dathan Porter, Ani Porter, Alex Garncarz, Aria Fenton and Beckett Hartman; one brother, Mike (Karen) Johnstone of Middletown and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Terry Johnstone and sister Barbara Wicker.

Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, April 14 at Lunning Chapel, where the family will receive friends. Graveside funeral services will follow the visitation at Carman Cemetery, Carman, Ill.

A memorial has been established for Mediapolis Public Library.

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 </figure>Eunice Faye Kemp, 78, of Sperry, died Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.Born July 15, 1944, in Rutherford, Tenn., she was the daughter of William and Anna Lou Fowler Johnstone. She married Don Kemp on Aug. 2, 1969 in Lomax, Ill.Faye worked for Doran and Ward Printing for 32 years.She enjoyed puzzles, reading, watching Iowa Hawkeyes Basketball, motorcycle rides, coffee and lunches with her girls, and trips to Tennessee. Her family and her dog “Sammy” were her life.Survivors include her husband Don Kemp of Sperry; four children, Mark (Lori) Lippert of Ottawa, Ill., Lisa (Mike) Doty of Kahoka, Mo., Tracy Kemp of Burlington, and Katherine (Matthew) Brakeville of Burlington; ten grandchildren, Callista Lippert, Tara Inmarong, Jared Doty, Justin Doty, Taylor Hartman, Taylor Brakeville, Conner Brakeville, Christopher Fenton, Zachary Fenton, and Kirsten Fenton; five great-grandchildren, Dathan Porter, Ani Porter, Alex Garncarz, Aria Fenton and Beckett Hartman; one brother, Mike (Karen) Johnstone of Middletown and nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Terry Johnstone and sister Barbara Wicker.Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, April 14 at Lunning Chapel, where the family will receive friends. Graveside funeral services will follow the visitation at Carman Cemetery, Carman, Ill.A memorial has been established for Mediapolis Public Library.

Eunice Faye Kemp

Marjorie &nbsp;Mae "Marj" Helt, 69, of Mt. Pleasant, died Monday, April 10, 2023, at Savannah Heights, Mt. Pleasant.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was born Dec. 22, 1953, in Burlington to George and Fern Oetken Helt.&nbsp;&nbsp;She attended school in New London for one year and at a special education program at Hillsboro, before later attending Hope Haven in Burlington.

She lived with her parents in New London until 1986 when she moved to Hope Haven where she also worked.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 1994 she moved to Mt. Pleasant and worked at Hon Industries and later at Heatilator.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was a resident of New London Specialty Care and the last four years at Savannah Heights.&nbsp;&nbsp;

She was a member of the New London United Methodist Church.&nbsp;&nbsp;She traveled extensively to Europe, Canada, and most of the fifty states.&nbsp;&nbsp;She enjoyed swimming, games, puzzles, and traveling.

Marj is survived by her brother Kenneth (Barbara) Helt of New London and niece Laura Helt of Chandler, Ariz.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her parents preceded her in death.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, April 14, 2023, at Elliott Chapel, New London, with Rev. John Helt and Pastor Kathleen Moore officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will be held at Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. with the family greeting friends from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

Memorials in her honor may be directed to Hope Haven, New London United Methodist Church, and EveryStep Hospice.&nbsp;&nbsp;Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.elliottfuneralchapel.com/" target="_blank">www.elliottfuneralchapel.com</a>.

Marjorie &nbsp;Mae "Marj" Helt, 69, of Mt. Pleasant, died Monday, April 10, 2023, at Savannah Heights, Mt. Pleasant.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was born Dec. 22, 1953, in Burlington to George and Fern Oetken Helt.&nbsp;&nbsp;She attended school in New London for one year and at a special education program at Hillsboro, before later attending Hope Haven in Burlington.She lived with her parents in New London until 1986 when she moved to Hope Haven where she also worked.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 1994 she moved to Mt. Pleasant and worked at Hon Industries and later at Heatilator.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was a resident of New London Specialty Care and the last four years at Savannah Heights.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was a member of the New London United Methodist Church.&nbsp;&nbsp;She traveled extensively to Europe, Canada, and most of the fifty states.&nbsp;&nbsp;She enjoyed swimming, games, puzzles, and traveling.Marj is survived by her brother Kenneth (Barbara) Helt of New London and niece Laura Helt of Chandler, Ariz.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her parents preceded her in death.The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, April 14, 2023, at Elliott Chapel, New London, with Rev. John Helt and Pastor Kathleen Moore officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will be held at Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. with the family greeting friends from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.Memorials in her honor may be directed to Hope Haven, New London United Methodist Church, and EveryStep Hospice.&nbsp;&nbsp;Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.elliottfuneralchapel.com/" target="_blank">www.elliottfuneralchapel.com</a>.

Marjorie Mae "Marj" Helt

Susan Elizabeth Swank, 58, of West Burlington, died Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.

Born Jan. 18, 1965, in rural Keosauqua, on the family farm, she was the daughter of James and Sharon Weller Smith. She married Randall Swank on Aug. 31, 1989.

Susan worked for J.I. Case until her disability forced her to retire. Prior to that, she worked for Lamont Ltd.

She was a strong-willed woman who spoke her mind. She was a very outgoing and loving person. She was a friend to all; a “grandma” to all and queen of the neighborhood. She enjoyed playing bingo, going to the casino, spending time with her family, and spoiling her grandkids.

She is survived by her husband Randall Swank of West Burlington; five children, Dustin (Sandra) Miller of Revere, Mo., Amanda (David) Brombaugh of Burlington, Brandon Swank of West Burlington, Marcus Miller of Wyoming, and Angie Dietrick; eleven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; siblings, Ernest (Linda) Miller of Farmington, Cheryl Hollenbeck of Burlington, Rodney (Sandra) Miller of Jacksonville, North Carolina, Donald (Billie) Miller of West Burlington, Sandra Miller of West Burlington and Amy Miller of West Burlington; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Dennis Miller, sister Pamela Kay Canty, and nephew Sgt. John Miller.

Friends may call from 12 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 at Lunning Chapel. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Cremation will be accorded following the visitation. A celebration of life will be held at a later date at the 40 &amp; 8 Park in Burlington

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 <figcaption>Susan Elizabeth Swank</figcaption>
 </figure>Susan Elizabeth Swank, 58, of West Burlington, died Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.Born Jan. 18, 1965, in rural Keosauqua, on the family farm, she was the daughter of James and Sharon Weller Smith. She married Randall Swank on Aug. 31, 1989.Susan worked for J.I. Case until her disability forced her to retire. Prior to that, she worked for Lamont Ltd.She was a strong-willed woman who spoke her mind. She was a very outgoing and loving person. She was a friend to all; a “grandma” to all and queen of the neighborhood. She enjoyed playing bingo, going to the casino, spending time with her family, and spoiling her grandkids.She is survived by her husband Randall Swank of West Burlington; five children, Dustin (Sandra) Miller of Revere, Mo., Amanda (David) Brombaugh of Burlington, Brandon Swank of West Burlington, Marcus Miller of Wyoming, and Angie Dietrick; eleven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; siblings, Ernest (Linda) Miller of Farmington, Cheryl Hollenbeck of Burlington, Rodney (Sandra) Miller of Jacksonville, North Carolina, Donald (Billie) Miller of West Burlington, Sandra Miller of West Burlington and Amy Miller of West Burlington; several nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Dennis Miller, sister Pamela Kay Canty, and nephew Sgt. John Miller.Friends may call from 12 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 at Lunning Chapel. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Cremation will be accorded following the visitation. A celebration of life will be held at a later date at the 40 &amp; 8 Park in Burlington

Susan Elizabeth Swank

Robert L. “Bob” Martin, 83, of Burlington, died Friday, April 7, 2023, at the Klein Center in West Burlington.

Born Jan. 16, 1940, in Burlington, he was the son of Farrell and Dorothy Carlson Martin.

He graduated from Burlington High School (Class of 1958) and Parsons College, where he was an outstanding four-sport high school athlete and a standout college football player.

He married Connie E. Raid on Jan. 30, 1961. She died July 21, 2022.

After college Bob worked as a teacher and track and football coach for Wapello High School for two years. He then began his career with Proctor and Gamble where he worked for 35 years. After retirement, Bob returned to teaching at Wapello High School and was also an assistant girls' basketball coach. In addition, he coached high school volleyball and middle school softball for West Burlington.

Bob loved coaching little league baseball and softball and the Iowa Games volleyball teams. He loved all sports and especially enjoyed watching his daughter’s and granddaughters’ high school and college softball careers and his grandson’s trap shooting competitions.

He enjoyed fishing and taking annual trips to Minnesota and Canada with family, hunting, spending time on the family farms, his various coffee groups, wintering in Florida, and golfing with his friends. He loved dogs, especially golden retrievers, and was fondly known as a “dog whisperer”.

He is survived by his three children, Cherie (Hal) Reid of Burlington, Steve (Teresa) Martin of Shell Rock, and Tricia (Randy) Bolton of Osceola; four grandchildren, Stacy Martin, Karly Stoffregen, Christopher Martin, and Emma Bolton; three great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Connie, brother Leroy Martin, granddaughter Ally Bolton and grandson Kaleb Lehman.

The memorial funeral service for Mr. Martin will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 15 at Lunning Chapel. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. The Rev. Dean Graber will officiate. Inurnment will be held in Aspen Grove Cemetery.

Memorials have been established for Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice and The Rally for Reid Foundation.

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 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2023/4/1681008748856.jpeg" alt="Robert L. “Bob” Martin" />
 <figcaption>Robert L. “Bob” Martin</figcaption>
 </figure>Robert L. “Bob” Martin, 83, of Burlington, died Friday, April 7, 2023, at the Klein Center in West Burlington.Born Jan. 16, 1940, in Burlington, he was the son of Farrell and Dorothy Carlson Martin.He graduated from Burlington High School (Class of 1958) and Parsons College, where he was an outstanding four-sport high school athlete and a standout college football player.He married Connie E. Raid on Jan. 30, 1961. She died July 21, 2022.After college Bob worked as a teacher and track and football coach for Wapello High School for two years. He then began his career with Proctor and Gamble where he worked for 35 years. After retirement, Bob returned to teaching at Wapello High School and was also an assistant girls' basketball coach. In addition, he coached high school volleyball and middle school softball for West Burlington.Bob loved coaching little league baseball and softball and the Iowa Games volleyball teams. He loved all sports and especially enjoyed watching his daughter’s and granddaughters’ high school and college softball careers and his grandson’s trap shooting competitions.He enjoyed fishing and taking annual trips to Minnesota and Canada with family, hunting, spending time on the family farms, his various coffee groups, wintering in Florida, and golfing with his friends. He loved dogs, especially golden retrievers, and was fondly known as a “dog whisperer”.He is survived by his three children, Cherie (Hal) Reid of Burlington, Steve (Teresa) Martin of Shell Rock, and Tricia (Randy) Bolton of Osceola; four grandchildren, Stacy Martin, Karly Stoffregen, Christopher Martin, and Emma Bolton; three great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Connie, brother Leroy Martin, granddaughter Ally Bolton and grandson Kaleb Lehman.The memorial funeral service for Mr. Martin will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 15 at Lunning Chapel. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. The Rev. Dean Graber will officiate. Inurnment will be held in Aspen Grove Cemetery.Memorials have been established for Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice and The Rally for Reid Foundation.Cremation has been accorded and entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel.

Robert L. “Bob” Martin

Ivan Kenneth “Ken” Kelly Jr., 70, of Burlington, died Friday, April 7, 2023, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.

Born March 15, 1953, in Fort Madison, he was the son of Ivan Sr. and Sallie B. Shumaker Kelly. He married Teresa Hamilton on July 5, 1997.

Ken worked for Champion Spark Plug for over 20 years until his retirement in 2018.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, being outdoors, riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, and tinkering in his garage. His grandchildren were his life and he loved his time spent with them.

Survivors include his wife Teresa Kelly of Burlington; two sons, Michael J. (Mindy) Shelledy of Winfield, and Jeff (Tina) Shelledy of New London; six grandchildren, Taylor (Christopher) Stone of Mt. Pleasant, Asia Shelledy of Moravia, Zachary Shelledy of Winfield, Zander Shelledy of Winfield and Bailey Shelledy and Mason Shelledy both of New London; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter Peyton and sister Carolyn Johnson.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 12 at Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Montrose.

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

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 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2023/4/1681008191085.jpeg" alt="Ivan Kenneth “Ken” Kelly Jr." />
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 </figure>Ivan Kenneth “Ken” Kelly Jr., 70, of Burlington, died Friday, April 7, 2023, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.Born March 15, 1953, in Fort Madison, he was the son of Ivan Sr. and Sallie B. Shumaker Kelly. He married Teresa Hamilton on July 5, 1997.Ken worked for Champion Spark Plug for over 20 years until his retirement in 2018.He enjoyed fishing, hunting, being outdoors, riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, and tinkering in his garage. His grandchildren were his life and he loved his time spent with them.Survivors include his wife Teresa Kelly of Burlington; two sons, Michael J. (Mindy) Shelledy of Winfield, and Jeff (Tina) Shelledy of New London; six grandchildren, Taylor (Christopher) Stone of Mt. Pleasant, Asia Shelledy of Moravia, Zachary Shelledy of Winfield, Zander Shelledy of Winfield and Bailey Shelledy and Mason Shelledy both of New London; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter Peyton and sister Carolyn Johnson.Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 12 at Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Montrose.According to his wishes, cremation has been entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel.

Ivan Kenneth “Ken” Kelly Jr.

Rebecca Lynn Harvey, 72, of Middletown, died Friday, April 7, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.

Born Oct. 22, 1950, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Harry and Fern Brown Springsteen. She married Robert Harvey. He died Oct. 5, 2018.

Rebecca was a homemaker and a member of Oakville Methodist Church. She loved to read and knit and enjoyed spending time outdoors.

Survivors include her four sons; Travis Harvey of Middletown, Tyson Harvey of Mediapolis, Tery Bozarth of Wisconsin, and Tod Bozarth of Minnesota; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother, Chet Springsteen; two sisters, Sherry Hartz, and Sandy Hoambrecker; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband two brothers, and one sister.

According to her wishes, there will be no funeral services. Cremation has been accorded and entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel.

Rebecca Lynn Harvey, 72, of Middletown, died Friday, April 7, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.Born Oct. 22, 1950, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Harry and Fern Brown Springsteen. She married Robert Harvey. He died Oct. 5, 2018.Rebecca was a homemaker and a member of Oakville Methodist Church. She loved to read and knit and enjoyed spending time outdoors.Survivors include her four sons; Travis Harvey of Middletown, Tyson Harvey of Mediapolis, Tery Bozarth of Wisconsin, and Tod Bozarth of Minnesota; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother, Chet Springsteen; two sisters, Sherry Hartz, and Sandy Hoambrecker; nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband two brothers, and one sister.According to her wishes, there will be no funeral services. Cremation has been accorded and entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel.

Rebecca Lynn Harvey

Florence "Berniece" Pettinger, 90, of Burlington, died Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at her home surrounded by family.

Born May 13, 1932, in Gladstone, Ill., the oldest daughter of Sam and Esteline Stevenson. She attended and graduated from Biggsville High School. She attended Western Illinois University where she met and married Wayne Pettinger on May 4, 1952, and moved to Lanark, Ill. She raised her family in Belvidere, Ill., and survived the April 1967 tornado. She moved back to Gladstone, Ill. in 1997 to be near her family. Along with her daughter, Sue, and sister, Angeline, in 2001, bought a house in Dunnellon, Fla. for the snowbird life and eventually (2010) bought a house on her own in Leesburg, Fla. She returned back home in 2017 longing to be near her brother and sisters again.&nbsp;

Berniece embraced a strong work ethic and held many diverse jobs throughout her lifetime. From office manager to technical engineering to casino teller, she liked knowing how things worked, and that curiosity gave her delight in lifelong learning.&nbsp;

Everyone thinks they have the perfect mother, but we really did. Just seeing her beautiful face and hearing her voice, you knew you were "home" and "safe". She left an indelible handprint on our hearts and we will miss her for the rest of our lives.&nbsp;

She will be missed by many, including her children, Susan Bjork of Midlothian, Ill., Patti (Rick) Douglas of Sterling, Ill. and Steve (Karen) Pettinger of St. Joseph, Mich.; grandchildren, Eric (Sarah) Douglas of Clinton, Ill. and Kate (Derek) Niewind of Bonaire, Ga.; four great-granddaughters, Adley and Harper Niewind and Lily and Delilah Douglas; her sisters, Marie Meeker of Mediapolis and Angeline Anderson of Gladstone, Ill.; three sisters-in-law, Nancy Stevenson of Gladstone, Ill., Kay Stevenson of Oquawka, Ill., Dolores Stevenson of Burlington, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.&nbsp;

Besides her husband, Wayne Pettingers, she was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, Robert Louis Stevenson, J.R. Stevenson, Sam Stevenson, Bill Stevenson, Wendall Stevenson, brother-in-law, Crafton Meeker and sisters-in-law, Vernadine and Bernita Stevenson.

The Graveside Committal Service for Mrs. Pettinger will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Carman Cemetery.&nbsp;

Thanks to Hospice of Burlington for all their loving care. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice or the Henderson County Library.&nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>Florence "Berniece" Pettinger, 90, of Burlington, died Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at her home surrounded by family.Born May 13, 1932, in Gladstone, Ill., the oldest daughter of Sam and Esteline Stevenson. She attended and graduated from Biggsville High School. She attended Western Illinois University where she met and married Wayne Pettinger on May 4, 1952, and moved to Lanark, Ill. She raised her family in Belvidere, Ill., and survived the April 1967 tornado. She moved back to Gladstone, Ill. in 1997 to be near her family. Along with her daughter, Sue, and sister, Angeline, in 2001, bought a house in Dunnellon, Fla. for the snowbird life and eventually (2010) bought a house on her own in Leesburg, Fla. She returned back home in 2017 longing to be near her brother and sisters again.&nbsp;Berniece embraced a strong work ethic and held many diverse jobs throughout her lifetime. From office manager to technical engineering to casino teller, she liked knowing how things worked, and that curiosity gave her delight in lifelong learning.&nbsp;Everyone thinks they have the perfect mother, but we really did. Just seeing her beautiful face and hearing her voice, you knew you were "home" and "safe". She left an indelible handprint on our hearts and we will miss her for the rest of our lives.&nbsp;She will be missed by many, including her children, Susan Bjork of Midlothian, Ill., Patti (Rick) Douglas of Sterling, Ill. and Steve (Karen) Pettinger of St. Joseph, Mich.; grandchildren, Eric (Sarah) Douglas of Clinton, Ill. and Kate (Derek) Niewind of Bonaire, Ga.; four great-granddaughters, Adley and Harper Niewind and Lily and Delilah Douglas; her sisters, Marie Meeker of Mediapolis and Angeline Anderson of Gladstone, Ill.; three sisters-in-law, Nancy Stevenson of Gladstone, Ill., Kay Stevenson of Oquawka, Ill., Dolores Stevenson of Burlington, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.&nbsp;Besides her husband, Wayne Pettingers, she was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, Robert Louis Stevenson, J.R. Stevenson, Sam Stevenson, Bill Stevenson, Wendall Stevenson, brother-in-law, Crafton Meeker and sisters-in-law, Vernadine and Bernita Stevenson.Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.The Graveside Committal Service for Mrs. Pettinger will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Carman Cemetery.&nbsp;Thanks to Hospice of Burlington for all their loving care. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice or the Henderson County Library.&nbsp;

Florence "Berniece" Pettinger

Ada Lorene Gillis, 92, of Burlington, died Thursday, April 6, 2023, at her home.

Born Dec. 5, 1930, in New Boston, Ill., she was the daughter of Estel and Mary Emily Cooley Garrett. On Aug. 13, 1949, she married Cecil Jr. Gillis in Burlington. &nbsp;He died in 1983.

She graduated from Dallas City High School.

Ada worked in food service for the Burlington Schools.

Ada liked playing on the slot machines and watching the game show network. She loved the Cubs and got to see them win the Pennant. She especially loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.&nbsp;

Survivors include two daughters, Toni L. Johnson and Lori A. (Tom) Buckman of Burlington; two granddaughters, Kali C. Knoll of Cedar Rapids and Mandy R. (J.R.) Herrick of Winfield; three grandsons, Tony C. (Tresha) Johnson of Coralville, Tyler P. (Hilary) Johnson of Fort Madison, and Zachary T. Knoll of Cedar Rapids; four siblings, Diane E. (Warren) Wade of Weeping Waters, Neb., Donald E. Garrett of Monmouth, Ill., Madeline C. Link of La Harpe, Ill., and Frederick L. Garrett of Donellson; nine great-granddaughters; five great-grandsons; many nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, grandson, Trent G. Johnson, and four sisters, Maxine Smith, Bertha Bender, Orpha Van Skike, and Mary Reed.&nbsp;

A private family Graveside Service will be held at Carman Cemetery.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Ada Lorene Gillis, 92, of Burlington, died Thursday, April 6, 2023, at her home.Born Dec. 5, 1930, in New Boston, Ill., she was the daughter of Estel and Mary Emily Cooley Garrett. On Aug. 13, 1949, she married Cecil Jr. Gillis in Burlington. &nbsp;He died in 1983.She graduated from Dallas City High School.Ada worked in food service for the Burlington Schools.Ada liked playing on the slot machines and watching the game show network. She loved the Cubs and got to see them win the Pennant. She especially loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.&nbsp;Survivors include two daughters, Toni L. Johnson and Lori A. (Tom) Buckman of Burlington; two granddaughters, Kali C. Knoll of Cedar Rapids and Mandy R. (J.R.) Herrick of Winfield; three grandsons, Tony C. (Tresha) Johnson of Coralville, Tyler P. (Hilary) Johnson of Fort Madison, and Zachary T. Knoll of Cedar Rapids; four siblings, Diane E. (Warren) Wade of Weeping Waters, Neb., Donald E. Garrett of Monmouth, Ill., Madeline C. Link of La Harpe, Ill., and Frederick L. Garrett of Donellson; nine great-granddaughters; five great-grandsons; many nieces and nephews.Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, grandson, Trent G. Johnson, and four sisters, Maxine Smith, Bertha Bender, Orpha Van Skike, and Mary Reed.&nbsp;Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.A private family Graveside Service will be held at Carman Cemetery.&nbsp;

Ada Lorene Gillis

Alice E. Snyder, 96, of Stronghurst, Ill., formerly of Burlington, died April 6, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House.

Born Aug. 17, 1926, in Ft. Madison, she was the daughter of Edward and Adelaide Bendlage Mansheim. On Sept. 20, 1947, Alice married Paul Edward Snyder in Ft. Madison. He died Feb. 1, 1991. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Raritan, Ill.

Alice was the head cook and worked in food service for the Burlington Community School District for 19 years until her retirement in 1981. She volunteered at Burlington Public Schools for 10 years. She spent endless hours volunteering for RSVP for which she was honored by Governor Terry Brandstad. Alice enjoyed all kinds of sewing, making baby quilts, gardening, and tending flowers. She embroidered and volunteered for various church activities.

Survivors include one son Daniel (Janet) Snyder of Burlington; one daughter Kathleen (Jerry) Keimig of Stronghurst, Ill.; four grandchildren Troy (Mary) Snyder, Denise (Ryan) Machholz, Jon (Tiffany) Keimig, Kari (Brian) Higgins; eight great-grandchildren Jessica, Abigail, Mallorie, Marissa, Topher, Henry, Breckin, Harrison; one sister Evelyn Westfall of Des Moines.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers, and two sisters.

The funeral mass for Mrs. Snyder will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 14 at St Patrick Catholic Church in Raritan with Msgr. Thomas Mack and Fr. Timothy Hepner as co-celebrants. Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for St. Patrick Catholic Church, Divine Mercy Parish, and Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House.

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Alice E. Snyder</figcaption>
 </figure>Alice E. Snyder, 96, of Stronghurst, Ill., formerly of Burlington, died April 6, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House.Born Aug. 17, 1926, in Ft. Madison, she was the daughter of Edward and Adelaide Bendlage Mansheim. On Sept. 20, 1947, Alice married Paul Edward Snyder in Ft. Madison. He died Feb. 1, 1991. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Raritan, Ill.Alice was the head cook and worked in food service for the Burlington Community School District for 19 years until her retirement in 1981. She volunteered at Burlington Public Schools for 10 years. She spent endless hours volunteering for RSVP for which she was honored by Governor Terry Brandstad. Alice enjoyed all kinds of sewing, making baby quilts, gardening, and tending flowers. She embroidered and volunteered for various church activities.Survivors include one son Daniel (Janet) Snyder of Burlington; one daughter Kathleen (Jerry) Keimig of Stronghurst, Ill.; four grandchildren Troy (Mary) Snyder, Denise (Ryan) Machholz, Jon (Tiffany) Keimig, Kari (Brian) Higgins; eight great-grandchildren Jessica, Abigail, Mallorie, Marissa, Topher, Henry, Breckin, Harrison; one sister Evelyn Westfall of Des Moines.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers, and two sisters.The funeral mass for Mrs. Snyder will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 14 at St Patrick Catholic Church in Raritan with Msgr. Thomas Mack and Fr. Timothy Hepner as co-celebrants. Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.In Lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for St. Patrick Catholic Church, Divine Mercy Parish, and Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House.

Alice E. Snyder

Anthony Lyn "Tony" Myers, 60, of Burlington, died Sunday, April 2, 2023, at the Danville Care Center in Danville.

Born July 14, 1962, in Burlington, he was the son of Hazel Marie Myers. Tony married Marilea Twyman, and they later divorced. He then married Peggy Hicks. They later divorced. He most recently married Damie Hindman. They later divorced.&nbsp;

He attended schools in Denmark and Burlington.&nbsp;

Tony worked at US Gypsom Plant in Sperry before deciding he enjoyed roofing and home improvement more.&nbsp;

Tony was a forever Seattle Seahawks fan. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and hunting when he could. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR and going to music concerts with his friends.&nbsp;

Survivors include two daughters, Hannah Myers of Mount Pleasant and Nicole Myers of Cedar Rapids; son, Zane&nbsp; Myers of Stronghurst, Ill.; two sisters, Tammy Denning and Dora (Dean) Maxwell of Burlington; brother, Troy (Heather) Smith of Burlington; three grandchildren; five nephews and two nieces.

Besides his mother, he was preceded in death by several aunts, one uncle, and cousins.

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 </figure>Anthony Lyn "Tony" Myers, 60, of Burlington, died Sunday, April 2, 2023, at the Danville Care Center in Danville.Born July 14, 1962, in Burlington, he was the son of Hazel Marie Myers. Tony married Marilea Twyman, and they later divorced. He then married Peggy Hicks. They later divorced. He most recently married Damie Hindman. They later divorced.&nbsp;He attended schools in Denmark and Burlington.&nbsp;Tony worked at US Gypsom Plant in Sperry before deciding he enjoyed roofing and home improvement more.&nbsp;Tony was a forever Seattle Seahawks fan. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and hunting when he could. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR and going to music concerts with his friends.&nbsp;Survivors include two daughters, Hannah Myers of Mount Pleasant and Nicole Myers of Cedar Rapids; son, Zane&nbsp; Myers of Stronghurst, Ill.; two sisters, Tammy Denning and Dora (Dean) Maxwell of Burlington; brother, Troy (Heather) Smith of Burlington; three grandchildren; five nephews and two nieces.Besides his mother, he was preceded in death by several aunts, one uncle, and cousins.Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Anthony Lyn "Tony" Myers

Barbara Ann Kent, 85, died Dec. 20, 2022, in Indianapolis, Ind. She was born in Burlington on Oct. 21, 1937, to John Emmet and Illeen Widdows Klindt

Survivors include her daughter Diane Kent, Pontiac, Mich.; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, Indianapolis, Ind., and her Iowa family Doris Housman, Mary Ann Walljasper, Linda Sickle, Cosette Smith, and Matt Shivers.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Carl and Darrel Kent; brother William Klindt, and her aunt and uncle Pauline and Loren R. Klindt.

Cremation was accorded by Stevens Mortuary, Indianapolis, Ind.&nbsp;

Barbara Ann Kent, 85, died Dec. 20, 2022, in Indianapolis, Ind. She was born in Burlington on Oct. 21, 1937, to John Emmet and Illeen Widdows KlindtSurvivors include her daughter Diane Kent, Pontiac, Mich.; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, Indianapolis, Ind., and her Iowa family Doris Housman, Mary Ann Walljasper, Linda Sickle, Cosette Smith, and Matt Shivers.She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Carl and Darrel Kent; brother William Klindt, and her aunt and uncle Pauline and Loren R. Klindt.Cremation was accorded by Stevens Mortuary, Indianapolis, Ind.&nbsp;

Barbara Ann Kent

Mark Stephen Weiss, 64, of Burlington, died Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.

Born Feb. 20, 1959, in Burlington, he was the son of James and Dana Weiss. He married Brenda McCabe and together they had two children. They later divorced. He then married Deborah Johnson. They later divorced.

Mark was a Burlington High School Graduate.&nbsp;

He worked for Exide before becoming an employee of the City of Burlington.&nbsp;

Mark was a member of Divine Mercy Parish and the Eagles Club. He was a very hard worker and a big outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting, and going out on the river in the boat. He was a Cubs fan, and enjoyed golf and NASCAR.

Survivors include his mother, Dana Weiss of West Burlington; three children, Melissa Weiss of Burlington, Ben (Maegan) Weiss of Farmersburg, and Justin Weiss of West Burlington; two step-daughters, Shawna Ranney and Stephanie Ranney both of Burlington; 19 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Bradley (Juli) Weiss and Brian Weiss of Burlington; and sister, Laura (Randy) Weiss-Ferguson of Burlington.

Besides his father, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Clayton Connelly, and sister-in-law, Earlene Weiss.&nbsp;

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street.

The memorial service for Mr. Weiss will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street with Very Rev. Father Marty Goetz officiating. Burial will be in Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date.

A memorial has been established for St. Vincent de Paul food pantry.

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 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2023/4/1680577910445.jpeg" alt="Mark Stephen Weiss" />
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 </figure>Mark Stephen Weiss, 64, of Burlington, died Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.Born Feb. 20, 1959, in Burlington, he was the son of James and Dana Weiss. He married Brenda McCabe and together they had two children. They later divorced. He then married Deborah Johnson. They later divorced.Mark was a Burlington High School Graduate.&nbsp;He worked for Exide before becoming an employee of the City of Burlington.&nbsp;Mark was a member of Divine Mercy Parish and the Eagles Club. He was a very hard worker and a big outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting, and going out on the river in the boat. He was a Cubs fan, and enjoyed golf and NASCAR.Survivors include his mother, Dana Weiss of West Burlington; three children, Melissa Weiss of Burlington, Ben (Maegan) Weiss of Farmersburg, and Justin Weiss of West Burlington; two step-daughters, Shawna Ranney and Stephanie Ranney both of Burlington; 19 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Bradley (Juli) Weiss and Brian Weiss of Burlington; and sister, Laura (Randy) Weiss-Ferguson of Burlington.Besides his father, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Clayton Connelly, and sister-in-law, Earlene Weiss.&nbsp;Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street.The memorial service for Mr. Weiss will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street with Very Rev. Father Marty Goetz officiating. Burial will be in Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date.A memorial has been established for St. Vincent de Paul food pantry.

Mark Stephen Weiss

Bonny Jean Augsburger, 87, of West Burlington died Friday, March 31, 2023, at Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant.

Born June 5, 1935, in Burlington, she was the daughter of George and Rose Wills Cumpton. She married James “Jim” Augsburger Nov. 28 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. He died Dec. 11, 2004. She was of the Protestant Faith.

Bonny graduated from Burlington High School. She began her career as an operator for Northwestern Bell. She was an owner/operator assisting her husband with Jim’s Shoe Box and Neff’s Shoe Store for eighteen years and Granny’s Bake Shop for five years. Bonny also worked in the hotel/motel business. She was employed as a client specialist with F &amp; M Bank and Trust until her retirement June 6, 2000.

Bonny enjoyed fishing, boating, and going to the cabin in Minnesota. She was a caregiver for her family and she loved kids.

Survivors include her brother-in-law Floyd “Tode” John of Burlington and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Jim; two sisters Dorothy John and Betty Erickson and brother George Cumpton.

The funeral service for Bonny will be 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Lunning Chapel with Pastor JudyAnn Morse officiating. Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

A memorial to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital has been established.

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 </figure>Bonny Jean Augsburger, 87, of West Burlington died Friday, March 31, 2023, at Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant.Born June 5, 1935, in Burlington, she was the daughter of George and Rose Wills Cumpton. She married James “Jim” Augsburger Nov. 28 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. He died Dec. 11, 2004. She was of the Protestant Faith.Bonny graduated from Burlington High School. She began her career as an operator for Northwestern Bell. She was an owner/operator assisting her husband with Jim’s Shoe Box and Neff’s Shoe Store for eighteen years and Granny’s Bake Shop for five years. Bonny also worked in the hotel/motel business. She was employed as a client specialist with F &amp; M Bank and Trust until her retirement June 6, 2000.Bonny enjoyed fishing, boating, and going to the cabin in Minnesota. She was a caregiver for her family and she loved kids.Survivors include her brother-in-law Floyd “Tode” John of Burlington and several nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Jim; two sisters Dorothy John and Betty Erickson and brother George Cumpton.The funeral service for Bonny will be 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Lunning Chapel with Pastor JudyAnn Morse officiating. Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.A memorial to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital has been established.

Bonny Jean Augsburger

Carol Janice Davis, 93, of Burlington, died Thursday, March 30, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.

Born Aug. 20, 1929, in Fort Madison, she was the youngest of three daughters born to Arthur and Nina Parson Davis.&nbsp;

She started working at Northwestern Bell Telephone Company on September 13, 1948, just three months after graduation. She retired after 35 years because the office closed to the Dial Conversion. She then started working part-time with the school system for another four years in the cafeteria. Her love for cooking and collecting cookbooks helped her to adjust to the change in employment.&nbsp;

Her hobbies of doing counted cross-stitch and other types of needlework taught her to make gifts for friends and family. She also enjoyed making pretty and unusual greeting cards.&nbsp;

She is survived by her niece, grand-nieces and nephews, and great-grand-nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

Her sisters Velva L. Alexander and E. Jeanne Kindig have both preceded her in death.&nbsp;

Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, April 6, 2023, at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

The funeral service for Miss Davis will be 10 a.m.Thursday, April 6, 2023, at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) with Reverend David J. Yonker and Reverend Brooke Anthony officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.&nbsp; A time of food and fellowship will be held at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) following the burial.&nbsp;

A memorial has been established for the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).&nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>Carol Janice Davis, 93, of Burlington, died Thursday, March 30, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.Born Aug. 20, 1929, in Fort Madison, she was the youngest of three daughters born to Arthur and Nina Parson Davis.&nbsp;She started working at Northwestern Bell Telephone Company on September 13, 1948, just three months after graduation. She retired after 35 years because the office closed to the Dial Conversion. She then started working part-time with the school system for another four years in the cafeteria. Her love for cooking and collecting cookbooks helped her to adjust to the change in employment.&nbsp;Her hobbies of doing counted cross-stitch and other types of needlework taught her to make gifts for friends and family. She also enjoyed making pretty and unusual greeting cards.&nbsp;She is survived by her niece, grand-nieces and nephews, and great-grand-nieces and nephews.&nbsp;Her sisters Velva L. Alexander and E. Jeanne Kindig have both preceded her in death.&nbsp;Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, April 6, 2023, at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).The funeral service for Miss Davis will be 10 a.m.Thursday, April 6, 2023, at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) with Reverend David J. Yonker and Reverend Brooke Anthony officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.&nbsp; A time of food and fellowship will be held at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) following the burial.&nbsp;A memorial has been established for the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).&nbsp;

Carol Janice Davis

Truxton King "T.K." Ford, 99, died Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.

Born May 1, 1923, in California, he was the son of Elizabeth Frances Hinman and Earl Leighton Ford. T.K. was one of three children. On May 13, 1945, he married Ruth Mitchell in Coronado, Calif. Together they had four children. She died on July 8, 1986. After many years, he met Virginia Tutor and they married in Burlington on July 14, 2001. She died on January 5, 2018. &nbsp;

He graduated from North Platte, Nebraska High School in May of 1941, but missed the graduation ceremony because he enlisted in the Navy before turning 18 and had signed up for the "kiddie cruise". The school left a spot open for him on the stage and his mother accepted his diploma for him. He was a United States Navy Veteran.

T.K. enlisted in the United States Navy on April 14, 1941, as an Apprentice Seaman. On Aug. 4, 1941, he began AMM (Aviation Machinists Mate) School in Jacksonville, Fla. He was promoted to Seaman Second Class on Aug. 25, 1941. He graduated from AMM on Nov. 22, 1941, and on Nov. 25, 1941, he was sent to the Naval Receiving Station in Norfolk, Vir. where he was ultimately assigned to the U.S.S. Yorktown, CV-5, an aircraft carrier. On Dec. 7, 1941, T.K. was in Norfolk, Vir., when the attack on Pearl Harbor demanded that the U.S.S. Yorktown head to the Pacific, first to the Battle of the Coral Sea and then to the Battle of Midway. T.K. was an AMM3C (Aviation Machinists Mate 3rd Class) and a Plane Handler in the Battle of the Coral Sea as part of the VF-42. &nbsp;After the Battle of the Coral Sea, all enlisted men from the VF-42 became part of Jimmy Thach's VF-3 squadron. T.K. then became an AMM2C and Plane Captain for a fighter plane in the Battle of Midway. During the battle, the Yorktown was severely damaged by bombs and torpedoes and eventually had to be abandoned by its crew. T.K. was eventually picked up by the destroyer U.S.S. Russell, DD414. Following the Battle of the Coral Sea, T.K. was offered an appointment to Annapolis by Lt. Richard Crommelin, but opted instead for flight school. Between the Battle of Midway and flight school, T.K. briefly served in Ed "Butch" O'Hare's squadron, meeting and shaking hands with Butch on one occasion.&nbsp;

T.K. came out of flight school as an AP1C (Aviation Pilot 1st Class). He flew as an AP1C (enlisted pilot with wings) until sometime in 1943 when an ALNAV offered a commission to pilots if they met certain standards. T.K., as a result, was commissioned as an Ensign. He flew the rest of the war as a utility pilot. After flying for some time as an Ensign, and after the war, there was another ALNAV which resulted in T.K. being temporarily assigned as a Lt. J.G. Although a career in the Navy was the original plan, with his first child on the way and no furlough or married housing available, T.K. resigned his commission as a temporary Lt. J.G., going back to Chief Aviation Pilot to go out on points. He then accepted assignment in the Naval Reserve as Lt. J.G. T.K. was proud of his achievement of having served in all enlisted pay grades.&nbsp;

Following the war, he attended college and law school at the University of North Dakota, thereafter moving to Burlington, first to manage National Research Bureau and then to practice law. T.K. served several terms as the Des Moines County Attorney. During his 42-year general practice of law, he was the defense attorney in several high-profile murder cases. T.K.'s daughter, Merry, practiced law with him for the last twenty-two years of his practice. He retired in 1999.&nbsp;

For recreation, he climbed several mountains, including but not limited to, Mount Rainer, the Grand Teton, and Long's Peak. He also hiked solo 115 miles along the Middle Fork of the Salmon River in Idaho, and on a different trip, hiked solo 210 miles along the Muir Trail in California, which ended with the climbing of Mount Whitney. He also liked to go whitewater rafting and traveled extensively.&nbsp;

Survivors include his children, Jan (Les) Edwards of Lincoln, Neb., Merry (Jim) Wiseman of Burlington, and Daniel (LuAnn Godlove) Ford of Wellman; 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren, and one on the way.

Besides his wives, he is preceded in death by his parents and son, T.K. "King" Ford, and brothers, Erle Ford and Robert Ford.

The memorial service for Mr. Ford will be 1 p.m. Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street. Full military honors will be rendered by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard. &nbsp;A time of food and fellowship will be held in the community room at Prugh Funeral Service following the Service.

A memorial has been established for Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306.

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 </figure>Truxton King "T.K." Ford, 99, died Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.Born May 1, 1923, in California, he was the son of Elizabeth Frances Hinman and Earl Leighton Ford. T.K. was one of three children. On May 13, 1945, he married Ruth Mitchell in Coronado, Calif. Together they had four children. She died on July 8, 1986. After many years, he met Virginia Tutor and they married in Burlington on July 14, 2001. She died on January 5, 2018. &nbsp;He graduated from North Platte, Nebraska High School in May of 1941, but missed the graduation ceremony because he enlisted in the Navy before turning 18 and had signed up for the "kiddie cruise". The school left a spot open for him on the stage and his mother accepted his diploma for him. He was a United States Navy Veteran.T.K. enlisted in the United States Navy on April 14, 1941, as an Apprentice Seaman. On Aug. 4, 1941, he began AMM (Aviation Machinists Mate) School in Jacksonville, Fla. He was promoted to Seaman Second Class on Aug. 25, 1941. He graduated from AMM on Nov. 22, 1941, and on Nov. 25, 1941, he was sent to the Naval Receiving Station in Norfolk, Vir. where he was ultimately assigned to the U.S.S. Yorktown, CV-5, an aircraft carrier. On Dec. 7, 1941, T.K. was in Norfolk, Vir., when the attack on Pearl Harbor demanded that the U.S.S. Yorktown head to the Pacific, first to the Battle of the Coral Sea and then to the Battle of Midway. T.K. was an AMM3C (Aviation Machinists Mate 3rd Class) and a Plane Handler in the Battle of the Coral Sea as part of the VF-42. &nbsp;After the Battle of the Coral Sea, all enlisted men from the VF-42 became part of Jimmy Thach's VF-3 squadron. T.K. then became an AMM2C and Plane Captain for a fighter plane in the Battle of Midway. During the battle, the Yorktown was severely damaged by bombs and torpedoes and eventually had to be abandoned by its crew. T.K. was eventually picked up by the destroyer U.S.S. Russell, DD414. Following the Battle of the Coral Sea, T.K. was offered an appointment to Annapolis by Lt. Richard Crommelin, but opted instead for flight school. Between the Battle of Midway and flight school, T.K. briefly served in Ed "Butch" O'Hare's squadron, meeting and shaking hands with Butch on one occasion.&nbsp;T.K. came out of flight school as an AP1C (Aviation Pilot 1st Class). He flew as an AP1C (enlisted pilot with wings) until sometime in 1943 when an ALNAV offered a commission to pilots if they met certain standards. T.K., as a result, was commissioned as an Ensign. He flew the rest of the war as a utility pilot. After flying for some time as an Ensign, and after the war, there was another ALNAV which resulted in T.K. being temporarily assigned as a Lt. J.G. Although a career in the Navy was the original plan, with his first child on the way and no furlough or married housing available, T.K. resigned his commission as a temporary Lt. J.G., going back to Chief Aviation Pilot to go out on points. He then accepted assignment in the Naval Reserve as Lt. J.G. T.K. was proud of his achievement of having served in all enlisted pay grades.&nbsp;Following the war, he attended college and law school at the University of North Dakota, thereafter moving to Burlington, first to manage National Research Bureau and then to practice law. T.K. served several terms as the Des Moines County Attorney. During his 42-year general practice of law, he was the defense attorney in several high-profile murder cases. T.K.'s daughter, Merry, practiced law with him for the last twenty-two years of his practice. He retired in 1999.&nbsp;For recreation, he climbed several mountains, including but not limited to, Mount Rainer, the Grand Teton, and Long's Peak. He also hiked solo 115 miles along the Middle Fork of the Salmon River in Idaho, and on a different trip, hiked solo 210 miles along the Muir Trail in California, which ended with the climbing of Mount Whitney. He also liked to go whitewater rafting and traveled extensively.&nbsp;Survivors include his children, Jan (Les) Edwards of Lincoln, Neb., Merry (Jim) Wiseman of Burlington, and Daniel (LuAnn Godlove) Ford of Wellman; 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren, and one on the way.Besides his wives, he is preceded in death by his parents and son, T.K. "King" Ford, and brothers, Erle Ford and Robert Ford.The memorial service for Mr. Ford will be 1 p.m. Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street. Full military honors will be rendered by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard. &nbsp;A time of food and fellowship will be held in the community room at Prugh Funeral Service following the Service.A memorial has been established for Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306.

Truxton King "T.K." Ford

Robert “Rob” James Rohrer Jr., 66, of Burlington, died Thursday, March 30, 2023, at his home.

Born July 7, 1956, in Newport, R.I., he was the son of Robert James and Dolores Marie Wallace Rohrer, Sr. He was of the Methodist Faith.

Rob graduated from Burlington High School in 1975 and later attended classes at Southeastern Community College. On Aug. 8, 1997, he married the love of his life, Carol Anne Hulett in Danville.

Rob was a fabrication operator at General Electric until his retirement in 2016. He was a lifetime member of the NRA. Rob enjoyed coaching at the YMCA for T-ball, football, baseball, and basketball. You could often find him creating woodworking projects in his shop. He had an eye for photography and enjoyed researching genealogy. Rob loved to travel and he was a dedicated Iowa Hawkeye fan.

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 </figure>Robert “Rob” James Rohrer Jr., 66, of Burlington, died Thursday, March 30, 2023, at his home.Born July 7, 1956, in Newport, R.I., he was the son of Robert James and Dolores Marie Wallace Rohrer, Sr. He was of the Methodist Faith.Rob graduated from Burlington High School in 1975 and later attended classes at Southeastern Community College. On Aug. 8, 1997, he married the love of his life, Carol Anne Hulett in Danville.Rob was a fabrication operator at General Electric until his retirement in 2016. He was a lifetime member of the NRA. Rob enjoyed coaching at the YMCA for T-ball, football, baseball, and basketball. You could often find him creating woodworking projects in his shop. He had an eye for photography and enjoyed researching genealogy. Rob loved to travel and he was a dedicated Iowa Hawkeye fan.Survivors include his wife Carol of Burlington; one son Robert “Rob” J. (Dawn) Rohrer III of Burlington; one daughter Dawn Marie (Troy) Cooper of Burlington; grandchildren Dakota Schneidler, Drake Joseph Specketer, Michaela “Tulip” Specketer, Caitlyn Nichole Cooper, Isaac Buechel, Reagan Marie Rohrer, Emma Lee Rohrer, Jax Robert Rohrer; four great-grandchildren; two sisters Beverly (David) Wilson of West Burlington and Barbara (Kenneth) Johnson of Bloomfield; several nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons Nathan James Specketer and Joseph John Specketer; mother-in-law and father-in-law Donald C. and Georgia B. Hulett of Mediapolis.The visitation for Rob will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 4 at Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends, followed by the memorial service beginning at 3 p.m. with Pastor Jan Garza officiating. Inurnment will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery at a later date.Memorials have been established for the Kidney Foundation and University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital.

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