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;

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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.

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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 </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.

Robert “Rob” James Rohrer Jr.

Tyler Ripperger, 39, of Burlington, died Monday, March 27, 2023, at his home.

Born Oct. 26, 1983, in Burlington, he was the son of Mark and Kelly Rich Ripperger. Tyler attended Burlington High School.&nbsp;

Tyler loved football and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and playing video games with his nephews. Tyler loved his dog and loved spending time with his kids.

Survivors include two sons, Tyler Ripperger, Jr. and Kaleb Ripperger of Burlington; daughter, Sophie Ripperger of Fort Worth, Texas; his parents; sister, Kaci (Dee) Watson of Burlington; niece and nephews, Kayla, Monne, and Derrick Watson; paternal grandparents, Gary and Grace Ripperger of Burlington; uncles, Kenny Rich, Tony (Liz) Rich, Ron Ripperger and Lonnie Hartsock; aunts, Teri (Ron) Hummer, Marcia (Mort) Gaines and Lynn Hartsock.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Kenneth and Bonnie Rich.

Visitation will be from noon until 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street.

The funeral service for Tyler will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Prugh Funeral Service, with Sharice Edwards officiating. Burial will be in Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery.&nbsp;

A memorial has been established for his children's education.

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 </figure>Tyler Ripperger, 39, of Burlington, died Monday, March 27, 2023, at his home.Born Oct. 26, 1983, in Burlington, he was the son of Mark and Kelly Rich Ripperger. Tyler attended Burlington High School.&nbsp;Tyler loved football and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and playing video games with his nephews. Tyler loved his dog and loved spending time with his kids.Survivors include two sons, Tyler Ripperger, Jr. and Kaleb Ripperger of Burlington; daughter, Sophie Ripperger of Fort Worth, Texas; his parents; sister, Kaci (Dee) Watson of Burlington; niece and nephews, Kayla, Monne, and Derrick Watson; paternal grandparents, Gary and Grace Ripperger of Burlington; uncles, Kenny Rich, Tony (Liz) Rich, Ron Ripperger and Lonnie Hartsock; aunts, Teri (Ron) Hummer, Marcia (Mort) Gaines and Lynn Hartsock.He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Kenneth and Bonnie Rich.Visitation will be from noon until 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street.The funeral service for Tyler will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Prugh Funeral Service, with Sharice Edwards officiating. Burial will be in Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery.&nbsp;A memorial has been established for his children's education.

Tyler Ripperger

Ruby Sharon Deggendorf, 87, of Burlington, died Thursday, March 30, 2023, at the Klein Center in West Burlington.

Born Dec. 28, 1935, in Fulton, Miss., she was the daughter of L.J. and Levelle Dill. On Feb. 14, 1959, she married Robert "Bob" Lee in Wardel, Mo. He preceded her in death on Nov. 4, 2016.

Sharon graduated in 1955 from Wardell High School. She then attended Freed Gardeman College in Henderson, Tenn. for business administration. She graduated in 1957.

She worked for Burlington Community School District for 31 years before retiring in 2003.

Sharon loved to travel, cook, and canning vegetables. She enjoyed dancing, especially country line dancing and square dancing. She loved spending time with her family, friends, and grandchildren.&nbsp;

Survivors include her sons, Steven (Angie) Deggendorf of Danville and Mike (Judy) Deggendorf of Bonner Springs, Kan.; seven grandchildren, Taylor, Joshua, Ian, Luke, Caroline, Maria, and Matthew; two great-grandchildren, Kevin and Maeve; brother, Tom Dill.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, son, Mark Deggendorf, brother, Lee Dill, and two sisters, Syble Brown and Lucille Wells.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, April 6, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street.

The funeral service for Mrs. Deggendorf will be 11 a.m. Thursday, April 6, at Prugh Funeral Service. A time of food and fellowship will be held in the community room at Prugh Funeral Service following the service. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. &nbsp;

A memorial has been established for the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #579.

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 </figure>Ruby Sharon Deggendorf, 87, of Burlington, died Thursday, March 30, 2023, at the Klein Center in West Burlington.Born Dec. 28, 1935, in Fulton, Miss., she was the daughter of L.J. and Levelle Dill. On Feb. 14, 1959, she married Robert "Bob" Lee in Wardel, Mo. He preceded her in death on Nov. 4, 2016.Sharon graduated in 1955 from Wardell High School. She then attended Freed Gardeman College in Henderson, Tenn. for business administration. She graduated in 1957.She worked for Burlington Community School District for 31 years before retiring in 2003.Sharon loved to travel, cook, and canning vegetables. She enjoyed dancing, especially country line dancing and square dancing. She loved spending time with her family, friends, and grandchildren.&nbsp;Survivors include her sons, Steven (Angie) Deggendorf of Danville and Mike (Judy) Deggendorf of Bonner Springs, Kan.; seven grandchildren, Taylor, Joshua, Ian, Luke, Caroline, Maria, and Matthew; two great-grandchildren, Kevin and Maeve; brother, Tom Dill.Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, son, Mark Deggendorf, brother, Lee Dill, and two sisters, Syble Brown and Lucille Wells.Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, April 6, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street.The funeral service for Mrs. Deggendorf will be 11 a.m. Thursday, April 6, at Prugh Funeral Service. A time of food and fellowship will be held in the community room at Prugh Funeral Service following the service. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. &nbsp;A memorial has been established for the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #579.

Ruby Sharon Deggendorf

MaryAnn Johnson, 87, of Burlington, died Monday, March 27, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington surrounded by family.

She was born, at home, in Oakville, during a bitter December snow storm, to Wilma Faris Timmerman. She joined 3 brothers who she adored; Russell "Skip", Fritz, and David Timmerman.

Wilma raised the 4 children as a single mom. MaryAnn’s strong work ethic was instilled early, as everyone in the family pitched in to help make ends meet. MaryAnn did many jobs; babysitting, working in the restaurant uptown, and odd jobs for neighbors, which included picking dandelion greens for a penny a piece. MaryAnn also knew how to have fun; playing as #13 in basketball and softball for the Oakville Indians, going to dances, and hanging out with friends in her close-knit hometown. She moved to Burlington when her mom married Walter "Red" Senn. After graduating from Burlington High School, she found a job she loved, working at Fullerton Lumber Yard, as a bookkeeper.&nbsp;

MaryAnn was very faith-filled. She was raised in the Presbyterian church in Oakville, attending services and Sunday school with her mother and brothers. She enjoyed attending Sunday school so much, that she unsuccessfully tried to go when she had the mumps. While living with her roommate, Karen McLaughlin, she started attending Mass. MaryAnn received instruction and her Sacraments at St John the Baptist Catholic Church in 1956. While hanging out with friends, and scoop’n the loop, a handsome guy, with a motorcycle, caught her eye. In 1958, she took Red’s arm to walk down the aisle of St John’s Church, to marry Mark Johnson. They probably never imagined that the next 64 years would be filled with 6 children, Nanette (Nan), Gina, Joan, Karen, Michael (Mike) and Dean. 9 grandchildren, Melissa , Michelle, Sadie, Miles, Shelby, Aikaterini, Antonios, Hannah and Josh. 5 great-grandchildren, Jolynn, Myla, Reagan, Piper, JaKobey and another on the way in August. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; While raising the kids, MaryAnn was active in the Perkins School PTA, holding several offices, &nbsp;being a room mother, and in the bowling league that raised money for scholarships. She also volunteered her time at church, supporting the homemade cinnamon roll bake sales (a favorite), funeral committee, finance committee, Eucharistic minister, Catholic Daughters and Lady’s circle. She hosted a card club and supported mothers of babies born with cleft lip and palate. (Her kids loved the left over desserts after the groups would meet at the house.) MaryAnn played on a softball league, hitting multiple home runs, and basketball (6 on 6) as a guard. Some afternoons she could be found playing “h.o.r.s.e.” and basketball with her kids (always challenging them and never giving them an easy win). As a family, they spent many weekends boating on the Mississippi River. Each summer she had a huge garden and canned a rainbow of vegetables and fruits that brightened the shelves in the basement. &nbsp;A talented baker and cook, she made bread, and pastries and tried new food and drink recipes to be shared with family and friends. MaryAnn and Mark enjoyed entertaining and often had people over for no reason, but to enjoy their company. That’s how her kids learned to set a nice table. &nbsp;

MaryAnn was a talented seamstress creating everything from play clothes to wedding dresses, leisure suits, and hunting gear for dad and the boys, &nbsp;Barbie clothes, and new doll clothes for the girls She tidied lightly used dolls to be donated, dressing them in new clothes that became Christmas gifts. &nbsp;After the kids got older she worked part-time at Arledge Trucking Company, managing their salvage store. After that, she worked for many years at First National Bank and Trust. She and Mark remodeled an 1885 brick home and enjoyed travels that took them to Austria, Germany, Holland, Switzerland, Ireland, Mexico, and Greece, many cruises, that included going down the Main River, Alaska, and tropical island stops. They built fond memories of taking their grandchildren on trips throughout the United States. MaryAnn and Mark also enjoyed wintering, for almost 20 years, in Palm Springs, Calif. Where they still have many close friends.&nbsp;

Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Mark, children Nan Johnson Heer (David) of Ames, daughters; Melissa Heer Ahmed (Ali) of Dallas, Texas, Michelle Heer (Kyle Berg) of Dubuque, Gina (Bill) Schubert of Burlington, Joan (Dan) Wegener of New London, children; Sadie (Marcus) Martin, daughters; Jolynn and Myla of New London, Miles Wegener of Woodward, Shelby Hill (Jordan) daughters; Reagan and Piper of Crawfordsville, Karen Johnson Stylianides (Georgios) of Stroudsburg, Pa., children; Aikaterini Stylianides of State College, Pa. and Antonios Stylianides of State College, Pa., Mike (Kathy) Johnson of Ft. Madison and daughter Hannah Hobbs of Dundas, Minn., Dean (Pam) Johnson of Danville, son; Josh Poggemiller (Ashley Bomia), son; JaKobey Johnson. Sister-in-law Dorothy Timmerman of Wapello and many generations of nieces and nephews.

MaryAnn was preceded in death by her treasured parents, Wilma and Walter Senn, her dear brothers Skip, Fritz, David, and his wife Marge. Her dear in-laws Carl and Rose Johnson and brother-in-law Paul Johnson and his wife Bonnie.

Visitation will be from 12:00 to 7 p.m. with the family to receive friends following a 5 p.m. Rosary Service until 7 p.m. Friday, March 31, 2023, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street.

The Funeral Mass of the Resurrection for MaryAnn will be 1 p.m. Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Divine Mercy Parish-St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Very Rev. Father Marty Goetz as the Celebrant. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. A time of food and fellowship will be held at St. John's Cafeteria following the burial.&nbsp;

Memorials have been established for St. Mary's Our Lady of Grace Grotto and the N. 6th St. Cemetery.

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 </figure>MaryAnn Johnson, 87, of Burlington, died Monday, March 27, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington surrounded by family.She was born, at home, in Oakville, during a bitter December snow storm, to Wilma Faris Timmerman. She joined 3 brothers who she adored; Russell "Skip", Fritz, and David Timmerman.Wilma raised the 4 children as a single mom. MaryAnn’s strong work ethic was instilled early, as everyone in the family pitched in to help make ends meet. MaryAnn did many jobs; babysitting, working in the restaurant uptown, and odd jobs for neighbors, which included picking dandelion greens for a penny a piece. MaryAnn also knew how to have fun; playing as #13 in basketball and softball for the Oakville Indians, going to dances, and hanging out with friends in her close-knit hometown. She moved to Burlington when her mom married Walter "Red" Senn. After graduating from Burlington High School, she found a job she loved, working at Fullerton Lumber Yard, as a bookkeeper.&nbsp;MaryAnn was very faith-filled. She was raised in the Presbyterian church in Oakville, attending services and Sunday school with her mother and brothers. She enjoyed attending Sunday school so much, that she unsuccessfully tried to go when she had the mumps. While living with her roommate, Karen McLaughlin, she started attending Mass. MaryAnn received instruction and her Sacraments at St John the Baptist Catholic Church in 1956. While hanging out with friends, and scoop’n the loop, a handsome guy, with a motorcycle, caught her eye. In 1958, she took Red’s arm to walk down the aisle of St John’s Church, to marry Mark Johnson. They probably never imagined that the next 64 years would be filled with 6 children, Nanette (Nan), Gina, Joan, Karen, Michael (Mike) and Dean. 9 grandchildren, Melissa , Michelle, Sadie, Miles, Shelby, Aikaterini, Antonios, Hannah and Josh. 5 great-grandchildren, Jolynn, Myla, Reagan, Piper, JaKobey and another on the way in August. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; While raising the kids, MaryAnn was active in the Perkins School PTA, holding several offices, &nbsp;being a room mother, and in the bowling league that raised money for scholarships. She also volunteered her time at church, supporting the homemade cinnamon roll bake sales (a favorite), funeral committee, finance committee, Eucharistic minister, Catholic Daughters and Lady’s circle. She hosted a card club and supported mothers of babies born with cleft lip and palate. (Her kids loved the left over desserts after the groups would meet at the house.) MaryAnn played on a softball league, hitting multiple home runs, and basketball (6 on 6) as a guard. Some afternoons she could be found playing “h.o.r.s.e.” and basketball with her kids (always challenging them and never giving them an easy win). As a family, they spent many weekends boating on the Mississippi River. Each summer she had a huge garden and canned a rainbow of vegetables and fruits that brightened the shelves in the basement. &nbsp;A talented baker and cook, she made bread, and pastries and tried new food and drink recipes to be shared with family and friends. MaryAnn and Mark enjoyed entertaining and often had people over for no reason, but to enjoy their company. That’s how her kids learned to set a nice table. &nbsp;MaryAnn was a talented seamstress creating everything from play clothes to wedding dresses, leisure suits, and hunting gear for dad and the boys, &nbsp;Barbie clothes, and new doll clothes for the girls She tidied lightly used dolls to be donated, dressing them in new clothes that became Christmas gifts. &nbsp;After the kids got older she worked part-time at Arledge Trucking Company, managing their salvage store. After that, she worked for many years at First National Bank and Trust. She and Mark remodeled an 1885 brick home and enjoyed travels that took them to Austria, Germany, Holland, Switzerland, Ireland, Mexico, and Greece, many cruises, that included going down the Main River, Alaska, and tropical island stops. They built fond memories of taking their grandchildren on trips throughout the United States. MaryAnn and Mark also enjoyed wintering, for almost 20 years, in Palm Springs, Calif. Where they still have many close friends.&nbsp;Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Mark, children Nan Johnson Heer (David) of Ames, daughters; Melissa Heer Ahmed (Ali) of Dallas, Texas, Michelle Heer (Kyle Berg) of Dubuque, Gina (Bill) Schubert of Burlington, Joan (Dan) Wegener of New London, children; Sadie (Marcus) Martin, daughters; Jolynn and Myla of New London, Miles Wegener of Woodward, Shelby Hill (Jordan) daughters; Reagan and Piper of Crawfordsville, Karen Johnson Stylianides (Georgios) of Stroudsburg, Pa., children; Aikaterini Stylianides of State College, Pa. and Antonios Stylianides of State College, Pa., Mike (Kathy) Johnson of Ft. Madison and daughter Hannah Hobbs of Dundas, Minn., Dean (Pam) Johnson of Danville, son; Josh Poggemiller (Ashley Bomia), son; JaKobey Johnson. Sister-in-law Dorothy Timmerman of Wapello and many generations of nieces and nephews.MaryAnn was preceded in death by her treasured parents, Wilma and Walter Senn, her dear brothers Skip, Fritz, David, and his wife Marge. Her dear in-laws Carl and Rose Johnson and brother-in-law Paul Johnson and his wife Bonnie.Visitation will be from 12:00 to 7 p.m. with the family to receive friends following a 5 p.m. Rosary Service until 7 p.m. Friday, March 31, 2023, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street.The Funeral Mass of the Resurrection for MaryAnn will be 1 p.m. Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Divine Mercy Parish-St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Very Rev. Father Marty Goetz as the Celebrant. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. A time of food and fellowship will be held at St. John's Cafeteria following the burial.&nbsp;Memorials have been established for St. Mary's Our Lady of Grace Grotto and the N. 6th St. Cemetery.

MaryAnn Johnson

Thomas Lee Hemerling, 77, of Middletown, died Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.

Born Oct. 23, 1945, in Burlington, he was the son of Howard and Frances Schmidt Hemerling. He married Irene Dansdill on Dec. 26, 1964, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Burlington.

Tom worked for Bonewitz Chemical for 10 years from 1963-1973, he then began working as a Millwright for J.I. Case/CNH for 30 years until his retirement.

He was a member of the local UAW 807 for 30 years and was an Eagle Scout. He enjoyed spending time working on and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycles and his pickup trucks and being in his garage. He was a truly amazing millwright and could fix anything.

He loved dinners with his family and friends and especially his time with them and his dog Annie. He was loved and will be missed by his wife’s entire Dansdill family.

Survivors include his wife, Irene Hemerling of Middletown; niece and nephew Chantelle and Bruce Diewold of Burlington; great niece and nephew Chloe Diewold and Chason Diewold; cousin Don Hemerling and Aunt and Uncle Betty and Tony Stanley all of Burlington.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Charles Hemerling and sister-in-law Connie Hemerling.

The funeral service for Mr. Hemerling will be at noon Saturday, April 1 at St. Mary Catholic Church in West Burlington. The Rev. Father James Flattery will officiate.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday. Interment will be held in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.

Memorials have been established for the Des Moines County Humane Society and Burlington Notre Dame.

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 </figure>Thomas Lee Hemerling, 77, of Middletown, died Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.Born Oct. 23, 1945, in Burlington, he was the son of Howard and Frances Schmidt Hemerling. He married Irene Dansdill on Dec. 26, 1964, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Burlington.Tom worked for Bonewitz Chemical for 10 years from 1963-1973, he then began working as a Millwright for J.I. Case/CNH for 30 years until his retirement.He was a member of the local UAW 807 for 30 years and was an Eagle Scout. He enjoyed spending time working on and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycles and his pickup trucks and being in his garage. He was a truly amazing millwright and could fix anything.He loved dinners with his family and friends and especially his time with them and his dog Annie. He was loved and will be missed by his wife’s entire Dansdill family.Survivors include his wife, Irene Hemerling of Middletown; niece and nephew Chantelle and Bruce Diewold of Burlington; great niece and nephew Chloe Diewold and Chason Diewold; cousin Don Hemerling and Aunt and Uncle Betty and Tony Stanley all of Burlington.He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Charles Hemerling and sister-in-law Connie Hemerling.The funeral service for Mr. Hemerling will be at noon Saturday, April 1 at St. Mary Catholic Church in West Burlington. The Rev. Father James Flattery will officiate.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday. Interment will be held in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.Memorials have been established for the Des Moines County Humane Society and Burlington Notre Dame.

Thomas Lee Hemerling

Dennis Charles Gerst, 79, of Mediapolis, died due to complications of Melanoma, Sunday, March 26, 2023.

Born April 7, 1943, in Burlington, he was the son of Henry and Eva Schweitzer Gerst. He married Ann Behne on Feb. 19, 1966, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Burlington.

Dennis farmed the family farm his entire life. His passion was farming, being outdoors, and watching the changing seasons.

He loved sports, he was an avid Iowa Hawkeyes and Chicago Cubs fan. He enjoyed attending his children’s and grandchildren’s activities and visiting with people, especially strangers.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Ann Gerst of Mediapolis; three children, Russell Dennis (Bonnie) Gerst of Cedar Rapids, Charles Paul (Cindy) Gerst of Urbandale, and Melissa Ann (Ezra) Douglas of Burlington; six grandchildren, Zachary, Hank, Gregory, Tomina, Eva, and Jordan.

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

A private family graveside service and interment will be held on his birthday, Friday, April 7 at Sacred Heart Cemetery. The Rev. Father James Flattery will officiate.

A memorial has been established for the Melanoma Research Alliance, 750 15th Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20005; www.curemelanoma.org

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

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 </figure>Dennis Charles Gerst, 79, of Mediapolis, died due to complications of Melanoma, Sunday, March 26, 2023.Born April 7, 1943, in Burlington, he was the son of Henry and Eva Schweitzer Gerst. He married Ann Behne on Feb. 19, 1966, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Burlington.Dennis farmed the family farm his entire life. His passion was farming, being outdoors, and watching the changing seasons.He loved sports, he was an avid Iowa Hawkeyes and Chicago Cubs fan. He enjoyed attending his children’s and grandchildren’s activities and visiting with people, especially strangers.Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Ann Gerst of Mediapolis; three children, Russell Dennis (Bonnie) Gerst of Cedar Rapids, Charles Paul (Cindy) Gerst of Urbandale, and Melissa Ann (Ezra) Douglas of Burlington; six grandchildren, Zachary, Hank, Gregory, Tomina, Eva, and Jordan.He was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers and sisters.A private family graveside service and interment will be held on his birthday, Friday, April 7 at Sacred Heart Cemetery. The Rev. Father James Flattery will officiate.A memorial has been established for the Melanoma Research Alliance, 750 15th Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20005; www.curemelanoma.orgOnline condolences may be made by visiting www.lunningfuneralchapel.com

Dennis Charles Gerst

Melva Jean Mary DeWitt, 88 years, of Wever, died Thursday, March 23, 2023, at her home.&nbsp; She was born June 7, 1934, the daughter of August Deitrich and Myrtle Steffensmeier Menke.&nbsp; On Oct. 23, 1954, she married Charles Arthur DeWitt at St. James Catholic Church, St. Paul, Iowa.&nbsp; He preceded her in death March 31, 2019.

She lived in the area most of her life.&nbsp; She was a 1952 graduate of&nbsp; St. James High School, St. Paul. She was of the Catholic Faith. She was a homemaker, raising eight children, plus two adopted children: Dean, Alan, Lynette, Craig, Terri, Yvonne, Bryan, Diana, Stephanie, and Susie.&nbsp; For nearly 40 years, she worked at the Wever Locker as a wrapper. She enjoyed ceramics, scrapbooking, and collected salt and pepper shakers.&nbsp; Her family was most important to her; every family member played an instrument and she attended every event they were involved in. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

She is survived by her children: Dean (Jody) DeWitt of Fort Madison; Lynette Stein of Williamsburg; Craig DeWitt of Wever; Diana (Howard) Vorwaldt of Wever; two “adopted” daughters, Stephanie (Troy) Fisher of Arizona and Susan Sanford (Joe Naumann) of Fort Madison; 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson and numerous other family members.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons, Bryan and Alan DeWitt, two daughters, Yvonne Metcalf and Terri Wilson, and three grandchildren: Justin DeWitt, Samuel Metcalf, Devin Royer, and one great-grandson, Dylan Pugliese.

Visitation will be held 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at the Barr Memorial Chapel, Fort Madison.&nbsp; Her Funeral Service will be held 12 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at the Barr Memorial Chapel with Jason DeWitt officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery, Fort Madison.&nbsp; 

A memorial has been established for the Wever Fire Department and IOOF, contributions may be left at Barr Memorial Chapel.&nbsp; Barr Memorial Chapel is honored to serve the DeWitt family and an online guest book may be found at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.barrmemorialchapel.com/" target="_blank">www.barrmemorialchapel.com</a>.

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 </figure>Melva Jean Mary DeWitt, 88 years, of Wever, died Thursday, March 23, 2023, at her home.&nbsp; She was born June 7, 1934, the daughter of August Deitrich and Myrtle Steffensmeier Menke.&nbsp; On Oct. 23, 1954, she married Charles Arthur DeWitt at St. James Catholic Church, St. Paul, Iowa.&nbsp; He preceded her in death March 31, 2019.She lived in the area most of her life.&nbsp; She was a 1952 graduate of&nbsp; St. James High School, St. Paul. She was of the Catholic Faith. She was a homemaker, raising eight children, plus two adopted children: Dean, Alan, Lynette, Craig, Terri, Yvonne, Bryan, Diana, Stephanie, and Susie.&nbsp; For nearly 40 years, she worked at the Wever Locker as a wrapper. She enjoyed ceramics, scrapbooking, and collected salt and pepper shakers.&nbsp; Her family was most important to her; every family member played an instrument and she attended every event they were involved in. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She is survived by her children: Dean (Jody) DeWitt of Fort Madison; Lynette Stein of Williamsburg; Craig DeWitt of Wever; Diana (Howard) Vorwaldt of Wever; two “adopted” daughters, Stephanie (Troy) Fisher of Arizona and Susan Sanford (Joe Naumann) of Fort Madison; 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson and numerous other family members.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons, Bryan and Alan DeWitt, two daughters, Yvonne Metcalf and Terri Wilson, and three grandchildren: Justin DeWitt, Samuel Metcalf, Devin Royer, and one great-grandson, Dylan Pugliese.Visitation will be held 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at the Barr Memorial Chapel, Fort Madison.&nbsp; Her Funeral Service will be held 12 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at the Barr Memorial Chapel with Jason DeWitt officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery, Fort Madison.&nbsp; A memorial has been established for the Wever Fire Department and IOOF, contributions may be left at Barr Memorial Chapel.&nbsp; Barr Memorial Chapel is honored to serve the DeWitt family and an online guest book may be found at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.barrmemorialchapel.com/" target="_blank">www.barrmemorialchapel.com</a>.

Melva Jean Mary DeWitt

Joan Margaret Williams, 87, of Burlington, died Sunday, March 26, 2023, at her home.

Born May 19, 1935, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa she was the daughter of Orville B. and Cora E. McNamee Conn Sr.

On April 7, 1957, she married Scott Williams in Burlington.

She was a nurse practitioner, one of the first in the state of Iowa. She worked for Mercy Hospital and then for Planned Parenthood from 1972 until her retirement in 2007.

Joan was a member of First United Methodist Church in Burlington and sang in the church choir for many years. She enjoyed playing golf, bridge, and bird watching and was a member of a local bowling league. She volunteered at the hospital until recently and was known for her amazing apple and cherry pies.

Survivors include her husband, Scott Williams of Burlington; children Cassandra Williams of Burlington, Michael (Cheryl) Williams of West Des Moines, Suzanne (George) Billmeyer of Cedar Rapids, Steven (Heather) Williams of Tennessee; nine grandchildren Billy Henderson, Grant Williams, Stewart Williams, Brianna Collum, Stacey Loutsch, Wes Collum, Nathan Billmeyer, Kensley Kropf and Kyan Williams; 12 great-grandchildren Zoey, Mackson, Bodhi, Anthony, Vanessa, Kaystyn, Becca, Kyler, Kody, Carter, Sarah, Quinnley and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and eight brothers and sisters.

The memorial funeral service for Mrs. Williams will be 2 p.m., Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Lunning Chapel. Inurnment will be held following the memorial service at Forest Home Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends. Cremation will be accorded following the visitation.

A memorial has been established for the American Cancer Society.

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 </figure>Joan Margaret Williams, 87, of Burlington, died Sunday, March 26, 2023, at her home.Born May 19, 1935, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa she was the daughter of Orville B. and Cora E. McNamee Conn Sr.On April 7, 1957, she married Scott Williams in Burlington.She was a nurse practitioner, one of the first in the state of Iowa. She worked for Mercy Hospital and then for Planned Parenthood from 1972 until her retirement in 2007.Joan was a member of First United Methodist Church in Burlington and sang in the church choir for many years. She enjoyed playing golf, bridge, and bird watching and was a member of a local bowling league. She volunteered at the hospital until recently and was known for her amazing apple and cherry pies.Survivors include her husband, Scott Williams of Burlington; children Cassandra Williams of Burlington, Michael (Cheryl) Williams of West Des Moines, Suzanne (George) Billmeyer of Cedar Rapids, Steven (Heather) Williams of Tennessee; nine grandchildren Billy Henderson, Grant Williams, Stewart Williams, Brianna Collum, Stacey Loutsch, Wes Collum, Nathan Billmeyer, Kensley Kropf and Kyan Williams; 12 great-grandchildren Zoey, Mackson, Bodhi, Anthony, Vanessa, Kaystyn, Becca, Kyler, Kody, Carter, Sarah, Quinnley and numerous nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents and eight brothers and sisters.The memorial funeral service for Mrs. Williams will be 2 p.m., Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Lunning Chapel. Inurnment will be held following the memorial service at Forest Home Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends. Cremation will be accorded following the visitation.A memorial has been established for the American Cancer Society.

Joan Margaret Williams

Arthur Monroe Kershner, 91, of Burlington, died Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.

Born Nov. 30, 1931, in Lomax, Ill., he was the son of Jule and Leona Smith Kershner. In 1952, he married Loretta Maejean Kershner. She died in 1962. On Dec. 21, 1963, he married Carol Ann Baker in Burlington. She died on February 16, 2018.&nbsp;

He received his GED through the Army in 1951. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving during the Korean War from 1949 until 1952 as an Operating Engineer in a combat battalion.

Arthur was an Ironworker in Local 577 for 45 years.

He was a member of Burlington First Assembly of God. &nbsp;He loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, morel hunting, shooting his compound bow, and later, his crossbow. Arthur traveled to Canada, Colorado, and Wyoming. Arthur loved raising sporting dogs and teaching the dogs obedience classes with his wife, Carol. He enjoyed hobby farming, gardening, and his horses. He also operated Art's Welding and Repair for many years.&nbsp;

Survivors include six sons, Steven Kershner of Burlington, Chuck (Sue) Kershner of West Burlington, Les (Angie) Kershner of Burlington, Randy (Joni Wykert) Kershner of Mediapolis, Wayne (Teesa) Kershner of Burlington, and Gerald (Becky) Kershner of Danville; two daughters, Lisa (Bob) Lies of KeyLargo, Fla. and Shannon (Shane) Mostashiry of Parker, Colo.; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Paul (Gloria) Kershner of Lomax, Ill.; sister, Kellie Mumme of Mansfield, Tex.; sister-in-law, Bonnie Kershner of Bushnell, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides his wives, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Theresa Ann Kershner, sister, Helen Bunch, brother Roy Kershner, son-in-law, Shane Mostashiry, two brothers-in-law, Richard Mumme and Robert Bunch, and one grandson, Jacob Kershner.&nbsp;

Visitation will be from noon to 5 p.m. with the family to receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street.

The funeral service for Mr. Kershner will be 10 a.m. Monday, April 3, 2023, at Burlington Assembly of God with Reverend Don Crawford officiating. Full military honors will be rendered by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard. Burial will be in Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery. &nbsp;A time of food and fellowship will be held at Burlington Assembly of God following the burial.

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

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 </figure>Arthur Monroe Kershner, 91, of Burlington, died Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.Born Nov. 30, 1931, in Lomax, Ill., he was the son of Jule and Leona Smith Kershner. In 1952, he married Loretta Maejean Kershner. She died in 1962. On Dec. 21, 1963, he married Carol Ann Baker in Burlington. She died on February 16, 2018.&nbsp;He received his GED through the Army in 1951. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving during the Korean War from 1949 until 1952 as an Operating Engineer in a combat battalion.Arthur was an Ironworker in Local 577 for 45 years.He was a member of Burlington First Assembly of God. &nbsp;He loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, morel hunting, shooting his compound bow, and later, his crossbow. Arthur traveled to Canada, Colorado, and Wyoming. Arthur loved raising sporting dogs and teaching the dogs obedience classes with his wife, Carol. He enjoyed hobby farming, gardening, and his horses. He also operated Art's Welding and Repair for many years.&nbsp;Survivors include six sons, Steven Kershner of Burlington, Chuck (Sue) Kershner of West Burlington, Les (Angie) Kershner of Burlington, Randy (Joni Wykert) Kershner of Mediapolis, Wayne (Teesa) Kershner of Burlington, and Gerald (Becky) Kershner of Danville; two daughters, Lisa (Bob) Lies of KeyLargo, Fla. and Shannon (Shane) Mostashiry of Parker, Colo.; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Paul (Gloria) Kershner of Lomax, Ill.; sister, Kellie Mumme of Mansfield, Tex.; sister-in-law, Bonnie Kershner of Bushnell, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews.Besides his wives, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Theresa Ann Kershner, sister, Helen Bunch, brother Roy Kershner, son-in-law, Shane Mostashiry, two brothers-in-law, Richard Mumme and Robert Bunch, and one grandson, Jacob Kershner.&nbsp;Visitation will be from noon to 5 p.m. with the family to receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street.The funeral service for Mr. Kershner will be 10 a.m. Monday, April 3, 2023, at Burlington Assembly of God with Reverend Don Crawford officiating. Full military honors will be rendered by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard. Burial will be in Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery. &nbsp;A time of food and fellowship will be held at Burlington Assembly of God following the burial.A memorial has been established for the Shriners Children's Hospital.

Arthur Monroe Kershner

Curtis Lamont Marsh, 53, of Oakland, Calif., died Saturday, March 4, 2023, at his home in California.

Born Aug. 13, 1969, in Burlington, he was the son of Charles E. Marsh and Jacquelyn Lee Kersh.

He graduated in 1987 from Burlington High School then attended Bill Hill's Beauty School, graduating in 1990. He also attended Evercrest College in Oakland where he received his medical assistant certification. Curtis was a cosmetologist and worked for various beauty shops in the Oakland and Bay areas. He also worked part-time at Whole Foods.

Curtis was a member of Olivet Oakland Church. He loved to sing and sang in the church choir. He loved to perform in drag shows and had a larger-than-life personality. His friends thought of Curtis as a brother and their kids called him "uncle". &nbsp;One of his nephews fondly called him "uncle tough guy". 

He was a natural team leader, loved to party, and enjoyed cooking. He was a talented stylist and loved to cut and style hair. He would have appointments lined up whenever he returned to Burlington because everyone wanted him to do their hair. 

He liked going to Casa Fiesta in Burlington with friends whenever he was in town. He loved Sterzings and would buy many bags to be shipped to his home in California. He adored his family, especially his mother. He referred to her as "the" mother because she was everything to him.

Survivors include his mother and step-father, Jacquelyn Lee (Jerry) Williams of Burlington; brother, Jerrius Williams of Burlington; two sisters, Brandi Johnson of Des Moines and Summer Williams of Jacksonville, Fla.; cousin, J'Cobi Ashby of Burlington, who was more like a sister; three half-brothers, Charles Buriel, Charles Winston and Antonio Brown all of Michigan; two half-sisters, Lavonda Brown and Isaiah Marsh both of Michigan; several step-brothers and sisters; grandmother, Rosetta Marsh; his aunts and uncle and cousins; and a host of friends.

Besides his father, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, maternal grandparents, and several aunts and uncles.

Visitation will be from 12 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street.

Visitation with family present will be 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Bethany Lutheran Church.&nbsp;

The funeral service for Mr. Marsh will be 11 a.m. Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Bethany Lutheran Church with Pastor Marcus Timmons officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. &nbsp;A time of food and fellowship will be held at Bethany Lutheran Church following the burial.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established. Memorial donations can be mailed to: Curtis Marsh memorial, c/o Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street, Burlington, IA 52601

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 <figcaption>Curtis Marsh</figcaption>
 </figure>Curtis Lamont Marsh, 53, of Oakland, Calif., died Saturday, March 4, 2023, at his home in California. Born Aug. 13, 1969, in Burlington, he was the son of Charles E. Marsh and Jacquelyn Lee Kersh. He graduated in 1987 from Burlington High School then attended Bill Hill's Beauty School, graduating in 1990. He also attended Evercrest College in Oakland where he received his medical assistant certification. Curtis was a cosmetologist and worked for various beauty shops in the Oakland and Bay areas. He also worked part-time at Whole Foods. Curtis was a member of Olivet Oakland Church. He loved to sing and sang in the church choir. He loved to perform in drag shows and had a larger-than-life personality. His friends thought of Curtis as a brother and their kids called him "uncle". &nbsp;One of his nephews fondly called him "uncle tough guy". He was a natural team leader, loved to party, and enjoyed cooking. He was a talented stylist and loved to cut and style hair. He would have appointments lined up whenever he returned to Burlington because everyone wanted him to do their hair. He liked going to Casa Fiesta in Burlington with friends whenever he was in town. He loved Sterzings and would buy many bags to be shipped to his home in California. He adored his family, especially his mother. He referred to her as "the" mother because she was everything to him. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Jacquelyn Lee (Jerry) Williams of Burlington; brother, Jerrius Williams of Burlington; two sisters, Brandi Johnson of Des Moines and Summer Williams of Jacksonville, Fla.; cousin, J'Cobi Ashby of Burlington, who was more like a sister; three half-brothers, Charles Buriel, Charles Winston and Antonio Brown all of Michigan; two half-sisters, Lavonda Brown and Isaiah Marsh both of Michigan; several step-brothers and sisters; grandmother, Rosetta Marsh; his aunts and uncle and cousins; and a host of friends. Besides his father, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, maternal grandparents, and several aunts and uncles. Visitation will be from 12 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street.Visitation with family present will be 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Bethany Lutheran Church.&nbsp;The funeral service for Mr. Marsh will be 11 a.m. Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Bethany Lutheran Church with Pastor Marcus Timmons officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. &nbsp;A time of food and fellowship will be held at Bethany Lutheran Church following the burial.In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established. Memorial donations can be mailed to: Curtis Marsh memorial, c/o Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street, Burlington, IA 52601

Curtis Lamont Marsh

Bruce “Skip” Yurth, 55, of Mt Pleasant died Thursday, March 16, 2023.

Born Jan. 16, 1968, in Fort Madison, he was the son of Bruce Coleman Yurth Sr and Karen Edna Burdette. He was raised by Robert Hand. He attended Burlington Community Schools.

Skip was a general laborer and maintenance worker at West Liberty Foods in Mt. Pleasant. He liked to make music on his computer. Skip loved to talk and had a way of expressing himself and making his family feel important. Skip never met a stranger.

Survivors include his stepsons Trent Bagwell, Michael Bagwell, Rodney Bagwell, and Ed Bagwell all of Mt. Pleasant; his biological father Bruce Yurth Sr. of Ft. Madison; four sisters, Tami (John) Gaines and Joni (Tristan Jager) Hand both of Burlington, Angela Thomason of Blandinsville, Ill., Mandy Yurth of Fort Madison and Bobbie Hand and Taylor Hand both of North Carolina; four brothers John (Jenny Wiegard) Hand-Hanson, Robby Hand and Brandon Hand all of Burlington and Joseph Hand of North Carolina and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his mother Karen Burdette and father Bob Hand.

The memorial visitation for Skip will be from 12 to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22at Lunning Chapel. Following the visitation, a celebration of life will be held at the Burlington Gym.

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

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 </figure>Bruce “Skip” Yurth, 55, of Mt Pleasant died Thursday, March 16, 2023.Born Jan. 16, 1968, in Fort Madison, he was the son of Bruce Coleman Yurth Sr and Karen Edna Burdette. He was raised by Robert Hand. He attended Burlington Community Schools.Skip was a general laborer and maintenance worker at West Liberty Foods in Mt. Pleasant. He liked to make music on his computer. Skip loved to talk and had a way of expressing himself and making his family feel important. Skip never met a stranger.Survivors include his stepsons Trent Bagwell, Michael Bagwell, Rodney Bagwell, and Ed Bagwell all of Mt. Pleasant; his biological father Bruce Yurth Sr. of Ft. Madison; four sisters, Tami (John) Gaines and Joni (Tristan Jager) Hand both of Burlington, Angela Thomason of Blandinsville, Ill., Mandy Yurth of Fort Madison and Bobbie Hand and Taylor Hand both of North Carolina; four brothers John (Jenny Wiegard) Hand-Hanson, Robby Hand and Brandon Hand all of Burlington and Joseph Hand of North Carolina and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.He was preceded in death by his mother Karen Burdette and father Bob Hand.The memorial visitation for Skip will be from 12 to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22at Lunning Chapel. Following the visitation, a celebration of life will be held at the Burlington Gym.Cremation has been accorded and entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel.

Bruce “Skip” Yurth

Mark Charles Reusch, 75, of Burlington, died Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at his home.

Born April 24, 1947, in Burlington, he was the son of Charles Arthur and Jean Carolyn Schlarbaum Reusch.&nbsp;

He was a graduate of Burlington High School in 1967.&nbsp;

Mark worked for the Chicago, Burlington, Quincy Railroad which later became BNSF. He retired after 30 years of working for the railroad.&nbsp;

He was a member of the Eagle's Club. Mark was very involved in the Boy Scouts; from helping his sons become Eagle Scouts to volunteering with other troops. Mark was a former Eagle Scout himself. He also enjoyed attending the Players Workshop performances. Mark enjoyed being outdoors; either working in his yard or planting tulips. Most of all, he enjoyed his pets and always had a cat and a dog.

Survivors include two daughters, Marilea Twyman of Mount Pleasant and Cinnamon Ague of Canyon Lake, Texas; two sons, Devin Reusch of Cedar Rapids and Darth Reusch of Burlington; step-daughter, Dana Leich; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents, high school sweetheart, Sherry Corley, and several aunts and uncles.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, March 27, 2023, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street.

The funeral service for Mr. Reusch will be 11 a.m. Monday, March 27, 2023, at Prugh Funeral Service. Cremation will be entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory following the service. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery at a later date.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Mark Charles Reusch, 75, of Burlington, died Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at his home.Born April 24, 1947, in Burlington, he was the son of Charles Arthur and Jean Carolyn Schlarbaum Reusch.&nbsp;He was a graduate of Burlington High School in 1967.&nbsp;Mark worked for the Chicago, Burlington, Quincy Railroad which later became BNSF. He retired after 30 years of working for the railroad.&nbsp;He was a member of the Eagle's Club. Mark was very involved in the Boy Scouts; from helping his sons become Eagle Scouts to volunteering with other troops. Mark was a former Eagle Scout himself. He also enjoyed attending the Players Workshop performances. Mark enjoyed being outdoors; either working in his yard or planting tulips. Most of all, he enjoyed his pets and always had a cat and a dog.Survivors include two daughters, Marilea Twyman of Mount Pleasant and Cinnamon Ague of Canyon Lake, Texas; two sons, Devin Reusch of Cedar Rapids and Darth Reusch of Burlington; step-daughter, Dana Leich; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents, high school sweetheart, Sherry Corley, and several aunts and uncles.Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, March 27, 2023, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street.The funeral service for Mr. Reusch will be 11 a.m. Monday, March 27, 2023, at Prugh Funeral Service. Cremation will be entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory following the service. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery at a later date.&nbsp;

Mark Charles Reusch

Kylon Andrew Duttlinger, 51, of Burlington, died Thursday, March 23, 2023, surrounded by his fire service family. Born June 28, 1971, in Iowa City, he was the son of Marcia Finch Duttlinger. He graduated from Pleasant Valley High School. He then attended Kirkwood and SCC and received his associate's degree. Ky served as a FireFighter for 31 years. He was on the volunteer fire department in Riverdale before joining the Burlington Fire Department. &nbsp; Ky loved being outdoors. He was an avid outdoorsman; fishing, morel mushroom hunting, and hunting, especially out-of-state hunting. Fire service was a huge part of his life. He was a long-serving Union President and Member of Local 301 and State Vice President for the Iowa Professional Fire Fighters Association. Ky was passionate about helping firefighters across the state and was always available. He was the driving force for getting benefits for firefighters that have gotten cancer through their work. He has been named Vice President Emeritus by IPFF Board for his years of service. He is survived by his firefighter brothers and sisters and the many professional friends he was acquainted with through his various roles in the fire department. &nbsp; He is preceded in death by his mother. The Remembrance Service for Ky will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Burlington High School's Carl Johanssen Gymnasium. Fire Service Funeral Honors will be rendered. Any uniformed personnel should gather at BHS at 10 a.m. A private burial will be in Bailey Cemetery in Keswick, Iowa at a later date. &nbsp;

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 </figure>Kylon Andrew Duttlinger, 51, of Burlington, died Thursday, March 23, 2023, surrounded by his fire service family. Born June 28, 1971, in Iowa City, he was the son of Marcia Finch Duttlinger. He graduated from Pleasant Valley High School. He then attended Kirkwood and SCC and received his associate's degree. Ky served as a FireFighter for 31 years. He was on the volunteer fire department in Riverdale before joining the Burlington Fire Department. &nbsp; Ky loved being outdoors. He was an avid outdoorsman; fishing, morel mushroom hunting, and hunting, especially out-of-state hunting. Fire service was a huge part of his life. He was a long-serving Union President and Member of Local 301 and State Vice President for the Iowa Professional Fire Fighters Association. Ky was passionate about helping firefighters across the state and was always available. He was the driving force for getting benefits for firefighters that have gotten cancer through their work. He has been named Vice President Emeritus by IPFF Board for his years of service. He is survived by his firefighter brothers and sisters and the many professional friends he was acquainted with through his various roles in the fire department. &nbsp; He is preceded in death by his mother. The Remembrance Service for Ky will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Burlington High School's Carl Johanssen Gymnasium. Fire Service Funeral Honors will be rendered. Any uniformed personnel should gather at BHS at 10 a.m. A private burial will be in Bailey Cemetery in Keswick, Iowa at a later date. &nbsp;

Kylon Andrew Duttlinger

William Arthur “Bill” Mitchell, 87, of Burlington, died Monday, March 20, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House.

Born January 20, 1936, in Gladstone, Ill., he was the son of James and Doris Ahlberg Mitchell. He was an Army veteran. He married Pauline Siefken on Feb. 20, 1965.

Bill worked as a machinist for the BNSF railroad for 25 years. He was a member of Divine Mercy Parish.

He loved anything to do with flying. He earned his A &amp; P.P. license and loved restoring and flying planes. He was an avid reader and raised cats for many years.

Survivors include his wife Pauline Mitchell of Burlington; one daughter Kim Mitchell of West Burlington and one son Matthew Mitchell of Sioux City.

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

The memorial mass for Mr. Mitchell will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 31 at St. Paul Catholic Church. The Very Rev. Father Marty Goetz will officiate. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Aspen Grove Cemetery.

The Rosary will be recited at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 30 at Lunning Chapel with the family to receive friends following the Rosary until 7 p.m.

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

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 </figure>William Arthur “Bill” Mitchell, 87, of Burlington, died Monday, March 20, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House.Born January 20, 1936, in Gladstone, Ill., he was the son of James and Doris Ahlberg Mitchell. He was an Army veteran. He married Pauline Siefken on Feb. 20, 1965.Bill worked as a machinist for the BNSF railroad for 25 years. He was a member of Divine Mercy Parish.He loved anything to do with flying. He earned his A &amp; P.P. license and loved restoring and flying planes. He was an avid reader and raised cats for many years.Survivors include his wife Pauline Mitchell of Burlington; one daughter Kim Mitchell of West Burlington and one son Matthew Mitchell of Sioux City.He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, and two sisters.The memorial mass for Mr. Mitchell will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 31 at St. Paul Catholic Church. The Very Rev. Father Marty Goetz will officiate. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Aspen Grove Cemetery.The Rosary will be recited at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 30 at Lunning Chapel with the family to receive friends following the Rosary until 7 p.m.A memorial has been established for the Des Moines County Humane Society.

William Arthur “Bill” Mitchell

Joan Elizabeth Pflum, 87, of Burlington, died March 22, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House.

Born December 21, 1935, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Carl Francis and Avis Pearl Chittenden Johnson.

She was a 1953 graduate of Burlington High School.

She married Curtis Edward Pflum on Sept. 9, 1956, in Burlington.

She enjoyed watching all sports, especially when her children or grandchildren were involved. She loved football and was a fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes. She enjoyed decorating her home for the seasons. She was a fabulous cook and loved to go on car rides, see the mountains, and enjoyed playing cards.

She was a lifelong member of St. Luke United Church of Christ where she served on the church council, was active in women’s fellowship, and taught Sunday school.

Survivors include her husband of 66 years; four sons, Kyle (Heidi) Pflum of Blue Grass, Iowa, Randy (Susan) Pflum of Burlington, Rick (Joyce) Pflum of Lakeville, Minnesota, and Marc Pflum of Burlington; six grandchildren, Spencer (Mallory) Pflum, Tyler Pflum, Brian Pflum, Devin Pflum, Brittney (Erik) Sonstegard and Brennen (Katrina) Ludwig; six great-grandchildren, Brooks Pflum, Baylor Pflum, Briggs Pflum, Riley Sonstegard, Hartley Ludwig and Brooklyn Ludwig; one brother Richard Johnson of Carthage, Ill. and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

The memorial funeral service for Mrs. Pflum will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 27 at St. Luke United Church of Christ. Pastor Peggy Stott will officiate. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the funeral service.

Memorials are suggested to St. Luke United Church of Christ and the Shriners Hospitals for Children.

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

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 <figcaption>Joan Elizabeth Pflum</figcaption>
 </figure>Joan Elizabeth Pflum, 87, of Burlington, died March 22, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House.Born December 21, 1935, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Carl Francis and Avis Pearl Chittenden Johnson.She was a 1953 graduate of Burlington High School.She married Curtis Edward Pflum on Sept. 9, 1956, in Burlington.She enjoyed watching all sports, especially when her children or grandchildren were involved. She loved football and was a fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes. She enjoyed decorating her home for the seasons. She was a fabulous cook and loved to go on car rides, see the mountains, and enjoyed playing cards.She was a lifelong member of St. Luke United Church of Christ where she served on the church council, was active in women’s fellowship, and taught Sunday school.Survivors include her husband of 66 years; four sons, Kyle (Heidi) Pflum of Blue Grass, Iowa, Randy (Susan) Pflum of Burlington, Rick (Joyce) Pflum of Lakeville, Minnesota, and Marc Pflum of Burlington; six grandchildren, Spencer (Mallory) Pflum, Tyler Pflum, Brian Pflum, Devin Pflum, Brittney (Erik) Sonstegard and Brennen (Katrina) Ludwig; six great-grandchildren, Brooks Pflum, Baylor Pflum, Briggs Pflum, Riley Sonstegard, Hartley Ludwig and Brooklyn Ludwig; one brother Richard Johnson of Carthage, Ill. and nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents.The memorial funeral service for Mrs. Pflum will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 27 at St. Luke United Church of Christ. Pastor Peggy Stott will officiate. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the funeral service.Memorials are suggested to St. Luke United Church of Christ and the Shriners Hospitals for Children.According to her wishes, cremation has been entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel.

Joan Elizabeth Pflum

Jeffery Edward Denz, 60, of Burlington, died Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at his home.

Born Aug. 13, 1962, in Burlington, he was the son of Robert Edward and Darlene Mary Meierotto Denz. On July 17, 2002, he married Lori LaFrenz and had a daughter together. They later divorced. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Jeff graduated from Aquinas, now Holy Trinity, in 1980 then attended Southeastern Community College and received his Robotics Degree.&nbsp;

He was currently working as a lineman for Alliant Energy for over 30 years.&nbsp;

Jeff was a Steward for the IBEW 204 Union and supported the ABATE of Iowa. He was a motorcycle and car enthusiast and enjoyed going to car shows. Jeff enjoyed spending time with his friends and playing in pool leagues. He liked guns and enjoyed hunting. Jeff was a very ornery guy and loved to pick on his friends and loved ones. Jeff was one of a kind and will be greatly missed.

Survivors include his mother, Darlene Mary Denz of Burlington; daughter, Kallie Rose Denz of Middletown; sister, Julie (Richard) Denz-Harman of Niota, Ill.; brother, Alan (Valerie Velho) Denz of Burlington; four nieces, Kaitlyn and Dakota (Jake Karber) Brouwer, Samantha and Alexis Yenney.

Besides his father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Lori Denz.

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.

Visitation will be from noon until 7 p.m. with the family to receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. following a 4:30 p.m. Rosary Service Monday, March 27, 2023, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street.

The Memorial Mass of the Resurrection for Mr. Denz will be 11 &nbsp;a.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Divine Mercy Parish-St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Very Rev. Father Marty Goetz as the Celebrant. Inurnment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery at a later date.

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 </figure>Jeffery Edward Denz, 60, of Burlington, died Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at his home.Born Aug. 13, 1962, in Burlington, he was the son of Robert Edward and Darlene Mary Meierotto Denz. On July 17, 2002, he married Lori LaFrenz and had a daughter together. They later divorced. &nbsp;&nbsp;Jeff graduated from Aquinas, now Holy Trinity, in 1980 then attended Southeastern Community College and received his Robotics Degree.&nbsp;He was currently working as a lineman for Alliant Energy for over 30 years.&nbsp;Jeff was a Steward for the IBEW 204 Union and supported the ABATE of Iowa. He was a motorcycle and car enthusiast and enjoyed going to car shows. Jeff enjoyed spending time with his friends and playing in pool leagues. He liked guns and enjoyed hunting. Jeff was a very ornery guy and loved to pick on his friends and loved ones. Jeff was one of a kind and will be greatly missed.Survivors include his mother, Darlene Mary Denz of Burlington; daughter, Kallie Rose Denz of Middletown; sister, Julie (Richard) Denz-Harman of Niota, Ill.; brother, Alan (Valerie Velho) Denz of Burlington; four nieces, Kaitlyn and Dakota (Jake Karber) Brouwer, Samantha and Alexis Yenney.Besides his father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Lori Denz.Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.Visitation will be from noon until 7 p.m. with the family to receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. following a 4:30 p.m. Rosary Service Monday, March 27, 2023, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street.The Memorial Mass of the Resurrection for Mr. Denz will be 11 &nbsp;a.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Divine Mercy Parish-St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Very Rev. Father Marty Goetz as the Celebrant. Inurnment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery at a later date.

Jeffery Edward Denz

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Donald “D.J.” Johnson, 66, of Mediapolis, died Monday, March 13, 2023. D.J. was born May 10, 1956, in Burlington, the son of George Harris and Eunice Keala Ah Puck Johnson. He attended Burlington High School and graduated from Parkside High School in Kansas City. D.J. and Susan Fisher were married in July 1976. They had three sons, “the Johnson boys.” They later divorced. D.J. and Sue Lehnherr were married on Jan. 18, 1992.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Following graduation, D.J. took a position with the railroad for a short time before being hired on at J.I. Case. He retired in 2013 after 38 years on the job. He was a proud member of the UAW Local 807. During layoff times, he kept busy working at The Nira, The Sombrero, Brueck Construction, S &amp; G Construction, Wilson Concrete, and Rheinschmidt Marble and Granite to name a few.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

He was a devoted Bears and Cubs fan. After retiring, if he wasn’t out mowing for Blades of Green, he could be found in his “garage” cheering for his beloved Chicago teams. He also enjoyed playing pool, softball, and golf. But for him, the greatest joy to be found came from spending time with friends and family, especially with his grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

He will be deeply missed by his wife, Sue; three sons: Jeremy (Bri) Johnson of Iowa City; Jared (Maggie) Johnson of Burlington; and Joshua (Sara Doty) Johnson of Mediapolis; his grandchildren: Tailor, Quinci, Payton, Zander, Ony, Carson, Jaxton, Keoni, Korbyn and Kian; his siblings: Phil (Kathy) Clevinger of Galesburg, Ill.; Geraldine (Tom) Elmore of Burlington; and Donna (Rick Brockett of Burlington; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Wanda Lou Johnson; and two brothers: Jerry and Ronnie Johnson. &nbsp; 

Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. on March 31, 2023, prior to a remembrance service at 4 p.m. followed by a celebration of life, all at Clover Creek Event Venue in Mediapolis. The family would love to hear memories of D.J. from anyone in attendance who would like to share them at the remembrance service. Online condolences can be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservice.com. Memorials have been established for Southeastern Renal Dialysis or for the American Diabetes Association through Great River Health Foundation.

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 </figure>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Donald “D.J.” Johnson, 66, of Mediapolis, died Monday, March 13, 2023. D.J. was born May 10, 1956, in Burlington, the son of George Harris and Eunice Keala Ah Puck Johnson. He attended Burlington High School and graduated from Parkside High School in Kansas City. D.J. and Susan Fisher were married in July 1976. They had three sons, “the Johnson boys.” They later divorced. D.J. and Sue Lehnherr were married on Jan. 18, 1992.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Following graduation, D.J. took a position with the railroad for a short time before being hired on at J.I. Case. He retired in 2013 after 38 years on the job. He was a proud member of the UAW Local 807. During layoff times, he kept busy working at The Nira, The Sombrero, Brueck Construction, S &amp; G Construction, Wilson Concrete, and Rheinschmidt Marble and Granite to name a few.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He was a devoted Bears and Cubs fan. After retiring, if he wasn’t out mowing for Blades of Green, he could be found in his “garage” cheering for his beloved Chicago teams. He also enjoyed playing pool, softball, and golf. But for him, the greatest joy to be found came from spending time with friends and family, especially with his grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He will be deeply missed by his wife, Sue; three sons: Jeremy (Bri) Johnson of Iowa City; Jared (Maggie) Johnson of Burlington; and Joshua (Sara Doty) Johnson of Mediapolis; his grandchildren: Tailor, Quinci, Payton, Zander, Ony, Carson, Jaxton, Keoni, Korbyn and Kian; his siblings: Phil (Kathy) Clevinger of Galesburg, Ill.; Geraldine (Tom) Elmore of Burlington; and Donna (Rick Brockett of Burlington; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Wanda Lou Johnson; and two brothers: Jerry and Ronnie Johnson. &nbsp; Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. on March 31, 2023, prior to a remembrance service at 4 p.m. followed by a celebration of life, all at Clover Creek Event Venue in Mediapolis. The family would love to hear memories of D.J. from anyone in attendance who would like to share them at the remembrance service. Online condolences can be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservice.com. Memorials have been established for Southeastern Renal Dialysis or for the American Diabetes Association through Great River Health Foundation.

   Donald “D.J.” Johnson

Christopher Martin Fenton, age 35, of Stronghurst, Ill., died Friday, March 17, 2023, in Burlington. 

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 </figure>Christopher Martin Fenton, age 35, of Stronghurst, Ill., died Friday, March 17, 2023, in Burlington. He was born June 25, 1987, in Burlington, the son of Martin and Cynthia Cheney Fenton. On Oct. 12, 2019, he married the love of his life, Casey Nichols, in Stronghurst. She survives.Also surviving are his children: Briena Lee Fenton, Maxyn Christopher Fenton, Brixtyn Lee Fenton, and one, (soon to be arriving), baby boy, his mother, Cindy (Richard) Cook of Burlington, his father: Martin Fenton of Burlington, his grandmother: Judy Fenton of Burlington, one brother: Nicholas (Nicole) Fenton, of Burlington, two stepbrothers: Jason (Christina) Cook, Ryan Cook , and one step-sister: Darcy (Zach) Wibstad all of Mt. Pleasant, his in-laws: Jeff and Kathy Nichols and Kris and Diana Beals all of Stronghurst, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Darrell “Red” Fenton, Ken and Pat Cheney, and Everett and Jan Heybold.Chris was currently employed as an HVAC technician for Oliver Tri-County Heating and Air in Danville. Previously he worked as a mechanic for Family Motors in West Burlington. He was a hardworking guy who was always willing to jump in and help anyone. He made it his mission to do one thing a day to “pay it forward” and make someone’s day brighter, though he would rarely admit that it was him. Chris always lived life to the fullest. He had the kindest heart and gave the best hugs.He loved spending time on the river, fishing, and hanging out with his people. For many years you could find him in the pits at the local dirt tracks, helping anyone who needed it. Chris was a dedicated Dallas Cowboys and St. Louis Cardinals fan. He also loved camping, bonfires, and having get-togethers with his family and friends.Chris’ greatest accomplishment was the family he and Casey blended to create together. He loved spending time with them. Some of his proudest moments were spent watching and cheering on Briena, his first love. He adored watching her and the rest of the Ignite Dance Competition Team, he was one of their loudest cheerleaders. He loved building forts with Maxyn and Brixtyn as well as mowing the yard and gardening with Maxyn. He loved being their dad and was looking forward to doing the same for their new son. If you asked him and Casey what their favorite things to do were, they would just say anything they could do as a family. Their love was a beautiful and one-of-a-kind connection that anyone who knew them could see.Due to Casey being near full term in her pregnancy, a Celebration of Chris’s life, although delayed, will be announced in the near future. A memorial fund has been established for the benefit of his children. Banks &amp; Beals Funeral Home of Stronghurst is assisting with arrangements. Please visit Chris’s obituary at banksandbeals.com to sign the guest book and leave a condolence.

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