Marilyn June Cahill, 83, of Burlington, died Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at her home.

Born June 4, 1939, in Fountain Green, Ill., she was the daughter of Lloyd and Nancy Moore Breiner. On July 29, 1967, she married William Patrick Cahill in St. John's Catholic Church in Burlington.&nbsp;

She was a graduate of Blandinsville High School.&nbsp;

Marilyn was a stay-at-home mother. She also worked at Shaffer Pen and IRC.&nbsp;

Marilyn loved to travel all over. She enjoyed creating stained glass work, boating, camping, taking care of plants, and canning. She was very proud of her water garden and koi fish. She loved her pets and would often take her Cocker Spaniels, Candy, Willie, Skipper, and Pepper for rides.

Survivors include her husband, William of Burlington; one daughter, Kimberly (Michael) Pyle of Burlington; two grandsons, Nicholas Pyle and Stephen Pyle; six sisters, Dorothy Plank, Pauline Jones both of LaHarpe, Ill., Charlene Wilson, Deanna Truelove both of Blandinsville, Ill., Patricia Huston of New Boston, Ill., and Jo (Buck) Frye of Muscatine; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; six sisters, Lucille Luton, Louise Thompson, Thelma Figg, Wyvonne Byers, Virginia Kerfoot, and Joy Byers; and one brother, Gene Breiner.&nbsp;

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.

The Graveside Committal Service for Mrs. Cahill will be 11 a.m., Monday, September 26, at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

A memorial has been established for the PAW Animal Shelter.

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 </figure>Marilyn June Cahill, 83, of Burlington, died Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at her home.Born June 4, 1939, in Fountain Green, Ill., she was the daughter of Lloyd and Nancy Moore Breiner. On July 29, 1967, she married William Patrick Cahill in St. John's Catholic Church in Burlington.&nbsp;She was a graduate of Blandinsville High School.&nbsp;Marilyn was a stay-at-home mother. She also worked at Shaffer Pen and IRC.&nbsp;Marilyn loved to travel all over. She enjoyed creating stained glass work, boating, camping, taking care of plants, and canning. She was very proud of her water garden and koi fish. She loved her pets and would often take her Cocker Spaniels, Candy, Willie, Skipper, and Pepper for rides.Survivors include her husband, William of Burlington; one daughter, Kimberly (Michael) Pyle of Burlington; two grandsons, Nicholas Pyle and Stephen Pyle; six sisters, Dorothy Plank, Pauline Jones both of LaHarpe, Ill., Charlene Wilson, Deanna Truelove both of Blandinsville, Ill., Patricia Huston of New Boston, Ill., and Jo (Buck) Frye of Muscatine; many nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents; six sisters, Lucille Luton, Louise Thompson, Thelma Figg, Wyvonne Byers, Virginia Kerfoot, and Joy Byers; and one brother, Gene Breiner.&nbsp;Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.The Graveside Committal Service for Mrs. Cahill will be 11 a.m., Monday, September 26, at Sacred Heart Cemetery.A memorial has been established for the PAW Animal Shelter.

Marilyn June Cahill

Marylin Sue Harris, 84, of Burlington, died Monday, September 19, 2022, at the Azria Health Care Center in Mediapolis.

Born February 23, 1938, in Fort Madison, she was the daughter of Clifford Henry and Erma Ellen Evermon Mott. She married Marrion Harris and together had two children. They later divorced.&nbsp;

Marilyn graduated from Fort Madison High School in 1956 then from Burlington Beauty School in 1957 with a Master of Cosmetology.

She held many jobs over the years. She started out as a beautician from 1957-1995 while working for Sylvania Electronic Tubes from 1961-1965, Homemaker from 1965-1975, Leigh Leopold 1975-1989, then Walmart from 1990-1995. She retired in 1995.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Marilyn loved to craft, sew and cook.&nbsp;

Survivors include her son, Michael (Tamara Bjorklund) Harris of New London; daughter, Jennifer (Robert) Lipper of New London; six grandchildren, Adam Harris, Amber Harris, Brieanna Rose, Scott Rose, Sydney Lipper, and Samuel Harris; five great-grandchildren, Abrieauna, Addison, Kayleigh, Jacob, and Andrew.

The Celebration of Life for Mrs. Harris will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, September 26, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.

A memorial has been established for the Special Olympics.

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 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/9/1663790417151.jpeg" alt="Marylin Harris" />
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 </figure>Marylin Sue Harris, 84, of Burlington, died Monday, September 19, 2022, at the Azria Health Care Center in Mediapolis.Born February 23, 1938, in Fort Madison, she was the daughter of Clifford Henry and Erma Ellen Evermon Mott. She married Marrion Harris and together had two children. They later divorced.&nbsp;Marilyn graduated from Fort Madison High School in 1956 then from Burlington Beauty School in 1957 with a Master of Cosmetology.She held many jobs over the years. She started out as a beautician from 1957-1995 while working for Sylvania Electronic Tubes from 1961-1965, Homemaker from 1965-1975, Leigh Leopold 1975-1989, then Walmart from 1990-1995. She retired in 1995.&nbsp;&nbsp;Marilyn loved to craft, sew and cook.&nbsp;Survivors include her son, Michael (Tamara Bjorklund) Harris of New London; daughter, Jennifer (Robert) Lipper of New London; six grandchildren, Adam Harris, Amber Harris, Brieanna Rose, Scott Rose, Sydney Lipper, and Samuel Harris; five great-grandchildren, Abrieauna, Addison, Kayleigh, Jacob, and Andrew.She is preceded in death by her parents.Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.The Celebration of Life for Mrs. Harris will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, September 26, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.A memorial has been established for the Special Olympics.

Marylin Sue Harris

Gene A. Krenz, 78, of Burlington, died September 12, 2022, at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.

Born April 4, 1944, in Waterloo, he was the son of Gerald and Bernice Krenz. On June 15, 1968, he married Debbie Ehlers in Iowa City.&nbsp;

Gene received his Bachelor's Degree in finance from Drake University.&nbsp;

He spend his career in banking and retired as the President of First National Bank in 1992.

Gene was a C &amp; E member of First Presbyterian Church. He was also a member of the Rotary Club, YMCA Board, Girl Scout Board, and Burlington Golf Club. He enjoyed golfing, farming, playing Pitch, and working in the yard. Gene loved to spend winters in Florida and spend time with his daughters and grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Debbie Krenz; two daughters, Kari Krenz-Downey (Blane Peterson) of Portland, Ore., and Stacie Woods (Dennis) of Seattle, Wash.; four grandchildren, Rae and Claire Downey, Maya and Sienna Woods.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Krenz.&nbsp;

The celebration of life for Mr. Krenz will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, October 14, 2022, at the Burlington Golf Club.

A memorial has been established for the Burlington Golf Club.

Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.

Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Gene's obituary at www.prughfuneral.com.

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 </figure>Gene A. Krenz, 78, of Burlington, died September 12, 2022, at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.Born April 4, 1944, in Waterloo, he was the son of Gerald and Bernice Krenz. On June 15, 1968, he married Debbie Ehlers in Iowa City.&nbsp;Gene received his Bachelor's Degree in finance from Drake University.&nbsp;He spend his career in banking and retired as the President of First National Bank in 1992.Gene was a C &amp; E member of First Presbyterian Church. He was also a member of the Rotary Club, YMCA Board, Girl Scout Board, and Burlington Golf Club. He enjoyed golfing, farming, playing Pitch, and working in the yard. Gene loved to spend winters in Florida and spend time with his daughters and grandchildren.Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Debbie Krenz; two daughters, Kari Krenz-Downey (Blane Peterson) of Portland, Ore., and Stacie Woods (Dennis) of Seattle, Wash.; four grandchildren, Rae and Claire Downey, Maya and Sienna Woods.Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Krenz.&nbsp;Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.The celebration of life for Mr. Krenz will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, October 14, 2022, at the Burlington Golf Club.A memorial has been established for the Burlington Golf Club.Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Gene's obituary at www.prughfuneral.com.

Gene A. Krenz

Michael Hans "Mike" Larsen, 77, of Burlington, died Thursday, September 8, 2022, at his home.

Born August 3, 1945, in Fort Dodge, he was the son of Harold and Allyson McClurg Larsen. On April 27, 1968, he married Aida Pauline Traglio in Kahoka, Mo.&nbsp;

Mike had owned and operated Larsen Pump Service since 1976. Over the years he has taught his grandson everything he knew, so he could take over the business.&nbsp;

He was of the Baptist faith.&nbsp; He was a member of the Iowa Water Well Association. Mike loved his farm and his family.

Survivors include his wife, Aida; two daughters, Tina Weston of Tampa, Fla., and Tammy Morris of Burlington; one grandson, Michael (Kara) Hobbs of Dodgeville; two step-grandchildren, Tara Weston of Richmond, Vir. and Kristina Nowacowski of Tampa, Fla.; three great-grandsons, Ty and Liam Hobbs and Weston Nowacowski; and one brother, Dana Larsen of Storm Lake.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Ellen Berry.

Visitation will be from noon to 7 p.m. with the family to receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, September 15, 2022 at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.

A memorial has been established for Southeast Iowa Hospice.

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 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/9/1663185025855.png" alt="Michael "Mike" Hans Larsen" />
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 </figure>Michael Hans "Mike" Larsen, 77, of Burlington, died Thursday, September 8, 2022, at his home.Born August 3, 1945, in Fort Dodge, he was the son of Harold and Allyson McClurg Larsen. On April 27, 1968, he married Aida Pauline Traglio in Kahoka, Mo.&nbsp;He attended Fort Dodge Schools.&nbsp;Mike had owned and operated Larsen Pump Service since 1976. Over the years he has taught his grandson everything he knew, so he could take over the business.&nbsp;He was of the Baptist faith.&nbsp; He was a member of the Iowa Water Well Association. Mike loved his farm and his family.Survivors include his wife, Aida; two daughters, Tina Weston of Tampa, Fla., and Tammy Morris of Burlington; one grandson, Michael (Kara) Hobbs of Dodgeville; two step-grandchildren, Tara Weston of Richmond, Vir. and Kristina Nowacowski of Tampa, Fla.; three great-grandsons, Ty and Liam Hobbs and Weston Nowacowski; and one brother, Dana Larsen of Storm Lake.He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Ellen Berry.Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.Visitation will be from noon to 7 p.m. with the family to receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, September 15, 2022 at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.A memorial has been established for Southeast Iowa Hospice.

Michael Hans "Mike" Larsen

Judy Hillard, 75, died September 9, 2022, at the Hospice House from complications due to stage four cancer. She was diagnosed February of 2020 and fought hard.

Judy was born in Burlington, Iowa on February 28, 1947. She attended Burlington Community High School. She then worked many years at Hope Haven Area Development Center and then switched her career as an independent insurance agent.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Marilyn Brown and Jack Hillard, her great aunt Joy Dockendorff and her two granddaughters, Ava and Olivia Parker.

She is survived by her&nbsp;brother Craig Hillard (Freda),&nbsp;three children Jeff Gapen, Mark Gapen, and Kathy Parker (Scott), and her seven grandchildren, Hannah Stephens (Blake), Chavana Neuweg (Coby), Danielle Gapen, Andrew Gapen, Jackson Parker, Bennett Parker, and Noah Parker, and her six great-grandchildren.

She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, decorating her home, flower gardens, and watching birds.

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

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 </figure>Judy Hillard, 75, died September 9, 2022, at the Hospice House from complications due to stage four cancer. She was diagnosed February of 2020 and fought hard.Judy was born in Burlington, Iowa on February 28, 1947. She attended Burlington Community High School. She then worked many years at Hope Haven Area Development Center and then switched her career as an independent insurance agent.She is preceded in death by her parents, Marilyn Brown and Jack Hillard, her great aunt Joy Dockendorff and her two granddaughters, Ava and Olivia Parker.She is survived by her&nbsp;brother Craig Hillard (Freda),&nbsp;three children Jeff Gapen, Mark Gapen, and Kathy Parker (Scott), and her seven grandchildren, Hannah Stephens (Blake), Chavana Neuweg (Coby), Danielle Gapen, Andrew Gapen, Jackson Parker, Bennett Parker, and Noah Parker, and her six great-grandchildren.She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, decorating her home, flower gardens, and watching birds.According to Judy’s wishes, there will be no funeral services. Cremation has been accorded and entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel.

Judy Hillard

Mary Lou Obel Schlosser, 91, of West Burlington, died on September 7th, 2022.&nbsp;

Mary Lou was born on February 27th, 1931 in Corning, Iowa, and moved to Fort Madison, where she graduated from Fort Madison High School. She worked at IAAP as well as being a teacher's aide at West Burlington Elementary School for 13 years. She enjoyed playing piano and did so for many years at Zion UCC in Burlington. Her favorite hobbies were tending to her flower gardens, reading, and her beloved cat, Punky. She belonged to First Presbyterian Church and later Zion UCC, both in Burlington. Church was very important to her.

Mary Lou is survived by her son, Steve Schlosser, of West Liberty. She was predeceased by her parents, Ben and Edith Obel as well as her husband, William Lee Schlosser.

A graveside service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 13th at Aspen Grove Cemetery in Burlington. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund to the nonprofit percussion group Sheltered Reality can be made in Mary Lou's name and sent to Sheltered Reality, Inc., 408 E 8th St,&nbsp;West Liberty, IA 52776

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 </figure>Mary Lou Obel Schlosser, 91, of West Burlington, died on September 7th, 2022.&nbsp;Mary Lou was born on February 27th, 1931 in Corning, Iowa, and moved to Fort Madison, where she graduated from Fort Madison High School. She worked at IAAP as well as being a teacher's aide at West Burlington Elementary School for 13 years. She enjoyed playing piano and did so for many years at Zion UCC in Burlington. Her favorite hobbies were tending to her flower gardens, reading, and her beloved cat, Punky. She belonged to First Presbyterian Church and later Zion UCC, both in Burlington. Church was very important to her.Mary Lou is survived by her son, Steve Schlosser, of West Liberty. She was predeceased by her parents, Ben and Edith Obel as well as her husband, William Lee Schlosser.A graveside service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 13th at Aspen Grove Cemetery in Burlington. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund to the nonprofit percussion group Sheltered Reality can be made in Mary Lou's name and sent to Sheltered Reality, Inc., 408 E 8th St,&nbsp;West Liberty, IA 52776

Mary Lou Schlosser

Joyce Ellen Crowner, 91, of Burlington, died Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Arbor Court in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.

Born March 2, 1931, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Elmer and Frances Watts Wilkerson. She married Everett Crowner on October 6, 1951. He died September 5, 1994.

Joyce worked for IRC/TRW for 25 years. She was a long-time member of West Burlington United Methodist Church. She was a work-a-holic and enjoyed spending time doing her yard work and gardening.

She is survived by her three children; Debra Thompson, Randy (Chris) Crowner, and Jeff Crowner, all of Burlington; three grandchildren, Jason (Nicole) Crowner, Matthew (Brandy) Crowner, and Jesse Crowner; five great-grandchildren, Ayra, Esme’, Braxton, Gage, and Blake.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one brother, Al Wilkerson.

Per her wishes, there will be no formal services for Mrs. Crowner. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel. Inurnment will be held in Aspen Grove Cemetery.

A memorial has been established for West Burlington United Methodist Church.

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 </figure>Joyce Ellen Crowner, 91, of Burlington, died Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Arbor Court in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.Born March 2, 1931, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Elmer and Frances Watts Wilkerson. She married Everett Crowner on October 6, 1951. He died September 5, 1994.Joyce worked for IRC/TRW for 25 years. She was a long-time member of West Burlington United Methodist Church. She was a work-a-holic and enjoyed spending time doing her yard work and gardening.She is survived by her three children; Debra Thompson, Randy (Chris) Crowner, and Jeff Crowner, all of Burlington; three grandchildren, Jason (Nicole) Crowner, Matthew (Brandy) Crowner, and Jesse Crowner; five great-grandchildren, Ayra, Esme’, Braxton, Gage, and Blake.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one brother, Al Wilkerson.Per her wishes, there will be no formal services for Mrs. Crowner. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel. Inurnment will be held in Aspen Grove Cemetery.A memorial has been established for West Burlington United Methodist Church.

Joyce Ellen Crowner

Charles “Mike” Rukgaber, 79, of Independence, Mo. passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at Centerpoint Hospital with his daughters by his side. 

Born January 20, 1943, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, he was the son of the late Miles J. Rukgaber and the late Wilma Maxine Ogg Rukgaber both of Mount Pleasant, Ia.

Mike lived in his hometown of Mount Pleasant, Iowa growing up. Mike was a Sports Manager for all sports teams at Mount Pleasant Community High School. He graduated from Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant, Ia., and continued his education and was a graduate of the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa with a degree in Civil Engineering. He was the City Engineer of Burlington, Iowa, and Belton, Missouri. He also worked with Larkin and Associates in Kansas City, Missouri, as well as the City of Mount Vernon, Illinois. And retired from his career in Streets &amp; Traffic Department in Kansas City, Mo.

Mike and Linda were married April 17, 1976, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Mike and Linda lived in Burlington, Iowa until 1985. They enjoyed traveling to the annual Engineering National Conventions together. They also supported their daughter Nina in high school sporting events throughout the State of Iowa and watched their daughter Roxanne participate in dance. Mike and Linda moved to Belton, Missouri in 1985 and have lived in the Kansas City area for their remaining years to be close to their children and grandchildren. Mike enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, taking family trips to Branson and Hollister, Missouri, and the “Crazy 8 Rukgaber Revival” Family Trips. He enjoyed watching Iowa Hawkeye football, Kansas City Chiefs, and Kansas City Royals baseball. He was an avid “puzzle extraordinaire” and has many of his framed creations on display at the Villages of Jackson Creek Skilled Care Facility. There were no puzzles or numbers/equations that he could not conquer. He liked his occasional trips to the casinos. At his skilled care facility, he was known as the “Honorary Mayor” and President of the Resident Relations Committee and known throughout the care center as a patient experience leader for others.

He was preceded in death by his wife Linda June (Rule) Rukgaber, (formally of Burlington, Iowa) and currently living in Independence, Mo. He had two daughters, Nina Mewes (Steven Noe) formally of Burlington, Iowa now residing in Lake Winnebago, Missouri, and Roxanne Mewes DeLong of Racket, Missouri; three grandchildren, Jessica Noe (Brandon Kalwei), Greenwood, Missouri, Joshua Noe (Jenna Noe) of Columbia, Missouri, Katelyn DeLong, Oak Grove, Missouri, and two great-grandchildren Adalynn June Kalwei and Hudson Lee Kalwei, two sisters Sharon Rukgaber Messer (Robert Messer) of Mount Pleasant, Ia., Diana Rukgaber Rodgers (Ernest Rodgers) of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, and the late Linda Rukgaber McWilliams (Lee McWilliams) of Mount Pleasant, Ia., his brother in law James Lee Rule (Phyllis Rule) of Macomb, Ill. He was also survived by his nieces and nephews: Mike Messer, Lisa Messer Goody (Jason Goody), Rhonda Kinney Longworth (Paul Longworth), Thomas (TJ) Kinney (Sonja Kinney), Katie Rodgers Walter (Ryan Walter), Kyla Rodgers Stephens (Brian Stephens), great niece and nephew Miles and Macie Stephens.

The funeral service for Mike was held on Saturday, September 10 at the First United Methodist Church, Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery in Burlington, Iowa immediately following. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in honor of Charles Michael Rukgaber to: the Engineering Excellence Fund at the University of Iowa https://donate.givetoiowa.org , the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation (CPF) https://www.yourcpf.org/ or donations may be made directly to the family for completion of a Butterfly Garden for the Villages of Jackson Creek to bring his project to fruition.

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 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/9/1663034505273.jpeg" alt="Charles “Mike” Rukgaber" />
 <figcaption>Charles “Mike” Rukgaber</figcaption>
 </figure>Charles “Mike” Rukgaber, 79, of Independence, Mo. passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at Centerpoint Hospital with his daughters by his side. Born January 20, 1943, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, he was the son of the late Miles J. Rukgaber and the late Wilma Maxine Ogg Rukgaber both of Mount Pleasant, Ia.Mike lived in his hometown of Mount Pleasant, Iowa growing up. Mike was a Sports Manager for all sports teams at Mount Pleasant Community High School. He graduated from Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant, Ia., and continued his education and was a graduate of the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa with a degree in Civil Engineering. He was the City Engineer of Burlington, Iowa, and Belton, Missouri. He also worked with Larkin and Associates in Kansas City, Missouri, as well as the City of Mount Vernon, Illinois. And retired from his career in Streets &amp; Traffic Department in Kansas City, Mo.Mike and Linda were married April 17, 1976, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Mike and Linda lived in Burlington, Iowa until 1985. They enjoyed traveling to the annual Engineering National Conventions together. They also supported their daughter Nina in high school sporting events throughout the State of Iowa and watched their daughter Roxanne participate in dance. Mike and Linda moved to Belton, Missouri in 1985 and have lived in the Kansas City area for their remaining years to be close to their children and grandchildren. Mike enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, taking family trips to Branson and Hollister, Missouri, and the “Crazy 8 Rukgaber Revival” Family Trips. He enjoyed watching Iowa Hawkeye football, Kansas City Chiefs, and Kansas City Royals baseball. He was an avid “puzzle extraordinaire” and has many of his framed creations on display at the Villages of Jackson Creek Skilled Care Facility. There were no puzzles or numbers/equations that he could not conquer. He liked his occasional trips to the casinos. At his skilled care facility, he was known as the “Honorary Mayor” and President of the Resident Relations Committee and known throughout the care center as a patient experience leader for others.He was preceded in death by his wife Linda June (Rule) Rukgaber, (formally of Burlington, Iowa) and currently living in Independence, Mo. He had two daughters, Nina Mewes (Steven Noe) formally of Burlington, Iowa now residing in Lake Winnebago, Missouri, and Roxanne Mewes DeLong of Racket, Missouri; three grandchildren, Jessica Noe (Brandon Kalwei), Greenwood, Missouri, Joshua Noe (Jenna Noe) of Columbia, Missouri, Katelyn DeLong, Oak Grove, Missouri, and two great-grandchildren Adalynn June Kalwei and Hudson Lee Kalwei, two sisters Sharon Rukgaber Messer (Robert Messer) of Mount Pleasant, Ia., Diana Rukgaber Rodgers (Ernest Rodgers) of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, and the late Linda Rukgaber McWilliams (Lee McWilliams) of Mount Pleasant, Ia., his brother in law James Lee Rule (Phyllis Rule) of Macomb, Ill. He was also survived by his nieces and nephews: Mike Messer, Lisa Messer Goody (Jason Goody), Rhonda Kinney Longworth (Paul Longworth), Thomas (TJ) Kinney (Sonja Kinney), Katie Rodgers Walter (Ryan Walter), Kyla Rodgers Stephens (Brian Stephens), great niece and nephew Miles and Macie Stephens.The funeral service for Mike was held on Saturday, September 10 at the First United Methodist Church, Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery in Burlington, Iowa immediately following. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in honor of Charles Michael Rukgaber to: the Engineering Excellence Fund at the University of Iowa https://donate.givetoiowa.org , the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation (CPF) https://www.yourcpf.org/ or donations may be made directly to the family for completion of a Butterfly Garden for the Villages of Jackson Creek to bring his project to fruition.

Charles “Mike” Rukgaber

Vonsuere “Phoebe” Deanne Thompson, 55, died August 27, 2022, in Joplin, Mo.

Born in Bent Harbor, Mich., December 25, 1966.

She attended school in Michigan and later relocated to Joplin, Mo.

She loved to be around her family and friends. Her grandchildren held a special place in her heart. She was a jack of all trades with a unique style, never forgetting a hat!

She is survived by her children; Augusta Daniels of Joplin, Mo., Arlene Doss of Flint, Mich., Tommie Thompson of Joplin, Mo. and Georgia Jones of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; fifteen grandchildren; one brother, Carlos Thompson; father, Thurman Watson of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; significant other, Tommie Lee “Mr. Tom” Theus; special cousins, Teresa Wilson, Monica Thompson and Bernard Wilson; niece DaReisha Thompson; nephews Carlos Thompson Jr. and Deonte Thompson.

Phoebe was preceded in death by her mom Georgia Thompson who she honored and cherished deeply.

The Homegoing Celebration for Vonsuere was held at 12 p.m. Friday, September 9, at Lunning Chapel. Interment will be held at Aspen Grove Cemetery.

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 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/9/1663033669222.jpeg" alt="Vonsuere Deanne Thompson “Phoebe”" />
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 </figure>Vonsuere “Phoebe” Deanne Thompson, 55, died August 27, 2022, in Joplin, Mo.Born in Bent Harbor, Mich., December 25, 1966.She attended school in Michigan and later relocated to Joplin, Mo.She loved to be around her family and friends. Her grandchildren held a special place in her heart. She was a jack of all trades with a unique style, never forgetting a hat!She is survived by her children; Augusta Daniels of Joplin, Mo., Arlene Doss of Flint, Mich., Tommie Thompson of Joplin, Mo. and Georgia Jones of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; fifteen grandchildren; one brother, Carlos Thompson; father, Thurman Watson of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; significant other, Tommie Lee “Mr. Tom” Theus; special cousins, Teresa Wilson, Monica Thompson and Bernard Wilson; niece DaReisha Thompson; nephews Carlos Thompson Jr. and Deonte Thompson.Phoebe was preceded in death by her mom Georgia Thompson who she honored and cherished deeply.The Homegoing Celebration for Vonsuere was held at 12 p.m. Friday, September 9, at Lunning Chapel. Interment will be held at Aspen Grove Cemetery.

Vonsuere Deanne Thompson

Chris Nichols, 68, of Burlington, died Sunday, September 4, 2022, at the Iowa City VA Medical Center in Iowa City.

Born October 24, 1953, in Oskaloosa, Ia., he was the son of Dean Nichols and Josephine Hamilton Fageol.&nbsp;

He received his bachelor of art degree from Central University, majoring in Physics and receiving minors in Chemistry and Mathematics.

He was a U.S. Marines Veteran, serving from 1977 to 1983. He was also a U.S. Navy veteran, serving from 1987 to 1996.

Chris worked in aerospace engineering and research and served a combined 16 years in the United States Navy and Marine Corps.

Chris was a member of the Naval Reserve Association, Marine Corps League- Hamilton Walters Detachment, International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE), American Institute of Physics (SPS), Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, American Chemical Society, U.S. Naval Institute, Naval Helicopter Association, Sons of the American Revolution, and CircleK; a college student affiliate of the Kiwanis. He enjoyed being outside playing tennis, going on runs, skiing, swimming, camping, hiking, bicycling, and most other outdoor activities. Chris enjoyed model building, woodworking, and refurbishing antiques. He especially loved playing guitar and flying.&nbsp;

Survivors include his mother, Josephine Fageol; daughter, Jennifer A. (Kevin) Talley of Burlington; son, Robert C. Nichols of Mt Pleasant; four siblings, Mary (Tom) Bowen of Yarmouth, Jim Fageol of Burlington, Gigi (Tony) Robertson of Burlington, and Kelly Fageol of Burlington.

He was preceded in death by his father and uncle Jim Nichols.

Visitation will be from noon to 7 p.m. with the family to receive friends from&nbsp;5 to 7 p.m. Friday, September 16, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.

The funeral service for Mr. Nichols will be 10 a.m. Saturday, September 17, at Christ Episcopal Church with Father Carl Mann officiating.&nbsp;

The graveside Service will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, September 17, in Forest Cemetery in Oskaloosa.&nbsp;

Memorials can be made to Toys for Tots and Marine Corps League in Chris's name.

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 <figcaption>Chris Nichols</figcaption>
 </figure>Chris Nichols, 68, of Burlington, died Sunday, September 4, 2022, at the Iowa City VA Medical Center in Iowa City.Born October 24, 1953, in Oskaloosa, Ia., he was the son of Dean Nichols and Josephine Hamilton Fageol.&nbsp;He received his bachelor of art degree from Central University, majoring in Physics and receiving minors in Chemistry and Mathematics.He was a U.S. Marines Veteran, serving from 1977 to 1983. He was also a U.S. Navy veteran, serving from 1987 to 1996.Chris worked in aerospace engineering and research and served a combined 16 years in the United States Navy and Marine Corps.Chris was a member of the Naval Reserve Association, Marine Corps League- Hamilton Walters Detachment, International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE), American Institute of Physics (SPS), Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, American Chemical Society, U.S. Naval Institute, Naval Helicopter Association, Sons of the American Revolution, and CircleK; a college student affiliate of the Kiwanis. He enjoyed being outside playing tennis, going on runs, skiing, swimming, camping, hiking, bicycling, and most other outdoor activities. Chris enjoyed model building, woodworking, and refurbishing antiques. He especially loved playing guitar and flying.&nbsp;Survivors include his mother, Josephine Fageol; daughter, Jennifer A. (Kevin) Talley of Burlington; son, Robert C. Nichols of Mt Pleasant; four siblings, Mary (Tom) Bowen of Yarmouth, Jim Fageol of Burlington, Gigi (Tony) Robertson of Burlington, and Kelly Fageol of Burlington.He was preceded in death by his father and uncle Jim Nichols.Visitation will be from noon to 7 p.m. with the family to receive friends from&nbsp;5 to 7 p.m. Friday, September 16, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.The funeral service for Mr. Nichols will be 10 a.m. Saturday, September 17, at Christ Episcopal Church with Father Carl Mann officiating.&nbsp;The graveside Service will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, September 17, in Forest Cemetery in Oskaloosa.&nbsp;Memorials can be made to Toys for Tots and Marine Corps League in Chris's name.

Chris Nichols

Chris Devon Downs, 38, of Burlington, died Monday, September 5, 2022, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.

Born January 1, 1984, in Burlington, Ia., he was the son of Carlos and Karen Greenup Downs.&nbsp;&nbsp;

He attended Burlington High School. While in school, he was involved in many sports. He broke a record for fastest in Track.

Chris enjoyed sports, especially basketball, and racing his friends for fun. He and his brother, David started making music together and would write songs about their childhoods and growing up in Woodlawn. He was interested in shoes and fashion and looking "super fly". Chris had many friends and enjoyed spending time with them. He loved to make people laugh and when he was with his friend Ruppert, they were like Mike and Martin from Bad Boys. The most important thing to Chris was his family and spending time with them. He was the spitting image of his grandfather and loved visiting his grandmother every day.&nbsp;

Survivors include his father, Carlos (Sharockia) Downs; mother, Karen (Kevin McCoy) Downs; three children Kobe Edmunds, Malik Barker, and Mila Downs; one brother, David Michael Turner Jr.; five sisters, Nicole (Khari Mathew) Humphries, Tamara Greenup, Kierra&nbsp; Greenup, Shalee Brown, and Natreia Brown; six aunts, Dorothy Stout, Theresa Greenup, Kay Greenup, Christy (Kenneth) Poullard, Mona Jones, and Brenda (Floyd) Clack; six uncles, William (Charyne) Greenup, Jr., Lewis Jones, Jose Jones, Douglas Jones, Lyncha Downs, John Downs, and Stan&nbsp; Downs; several nieces and nephews including, Dashawna, Bryan, Davis, Jordan, Savoy and many cousins.&nbsp;

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Mack Downs and Zettie Jones, maternal grandparents, William and Ruby Greenup, and Aunt Ernestine Robinson.&nbsp;

Visitation will be from noon until 1 p.m. with the family to receive friends Monday, September 12, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.

The funeral service for Mr. Downs will be 1 p.m. Monday, September 12, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home with Reverend Shane A. McCampbell and ElderTerrance Manning officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.&nbsp;

A memorial has been established for his family.

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 <figcaption>Chris Devon Downs</figcaption>
 </figure>Chris Devon Downs, 38, of Burlington, died Monday, September 5, 2022, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.Born January 1, 1984, in Burlington, Ia., he was the son of Carlos and Karen Greenup Downs.&nbsp;&nbsp;He attended Burlington High School. While in school, he was involved in many sports. He broke a record for fastest in Track.Chris enjoyed sports, especially basketball, and racing his friends for fun. He and his brother, David started making music together and would write songs about their childhoods and growing up in Woodlawn. He was interested in shoes and fashion and looking "super fly". Chris had many friends and enjoyed spending time with them. He loved to make people laugh and when he was with his friend Ruppert, they were like Mike and Martin from Bad Boys. The most important thing to Chris was his family and spending time with them. He was the spitting image of his grandfather and loved visiting his grandmother every day.&nbsp;Survivors include his father, Carlos (Sharockia) Downs; mother, Karen (Kevin McCoy) Downs; three children Kobe Edmunds, Malik Barker, and Mila Downs; one brother, David Michael Turner Jr.; five sisters, Nicole (Khari Mathew) Humphries, Tamara Greenup, Kierra&nbsp; Greenup, Shalee Brown, and Natreia Brown; six aunts, Dorothy Stout, Theresa Greenup, Kay Greenup, Christy (Kenneth) Poullard, Mona Jones, and Brenda (Floyd) Clack; six uncles, William (Charyne) Greenup, Jr., Lewis Jones, Jose Jones, Douglas Jones, Lyncha Downs, John Downs, and Stan&nbsp; Downs; several nieces and nephews including, Dashawna, Bryan, Davis, Jordan, Savoy and many cousins.&nbsp;He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Mack Downs and Zettie Jones, maternal grandparents, William and Ruby Greenup, and Aunt Ernestine Robinson.&nbsp;Visitation will be from noon until 1 p.m. with the family to receive friends Monday, September 12, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.The funeral service for Mr. Downs will be 1 p.m. Monday, September 12, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home with Reverend Shane A. McCampbell and ElderTerrance Manning officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.&nbsp;A memorial has been established for his family.

Chris Devon Downs

Alicia Naylor Goehring, 61, of San Francisco, died August 23, 2022, in the arms of her loving husband, Jerry, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer.

Alicia was born September 15, 1960, to Jack and Alice Naylor. She graduated from Burlington High School in 1978.&nbsp; She received her BA in History/Business from Coe College and her MA in Urban and Regional Planning from Ball State.

Alicia married Jerry Goehring in 1981.&nbsp; He survives her as do her three sisters, Jan (Peter) Allan and Pat (Bill) Larsen, both of DePere, Wisconsin, and Debbie (Andy) Opiekun of Burlington, brother-in-law, Duane and his family of Destin, Florida along with several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great-nephews.

Alicia had several remarkable achievements in her career starting with being the first Director of the Burlington National Main Street Program.

She went on to be Director of the Bureau of Downtown Development, Director of the Division of Historical Preservation and held various Director positions at the Wisconsin Historical Society during her 32 years in Wisconsin.&nbsp; She then took a "retirement job" in San Francisco as Executive Director/ CEO of the California Historical Society.

A Celebration of Life will be held in San Francisco.&nbsp;

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 17, following at 9:30 a.m. visitation at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home. A time of food and fellowship will be held in the community room at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home after the service. Burial will be held at a later date in Burlington.&nbsp;

Her husband wrote: "She was largely accepting and unemotional throughout her treatment, which in turn inspired her doctors and surgeons to see how strong she was.&nbsp; In addition, given the fact that she worked hard to preserve history and promote the unfettered access to history education that influenced millions of people over time, I like to think that her unfinished work and comments should, in fact, be left to the imagination."&nbsp;

Memorial gifts can be made to the Alice Naylor Camp Wyoming Scholarship, First Presbyterian Church, 321 N. 5th St. Burlington, IA 52601.

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 <figcaption>Alicia Naylor Goehring</figcaption>
 </figure>Alicia Naylor Goehring, 61, of San Francisco, died August 23, 2022, in the arms of her loving husband, Jerry, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer.Alicia was born September 15, 1960, to Jack and Alice Naylor. She graduated from Burlington High School in 1978.&nbsp; She received her BA in History/Business from Coe College and her MA in Urban and Regional Planning from Ball State.Alicia married Jerry Goehring in 1981.&nbsp; He survives her as do her three sisters, Jan (Peter) Allan and Pat (Bill) Larsen, both of DePere, Wisconsin, and Debbie (Andy) Opiekun of Burlington, brother-in-law, Duane and his family of Destin, Florida along with several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great-nephews.Alicia had several remarkable achievements in her career starting with being the first Director of the Burlington National Main Street Program.She went on to be Director of the Bureau of Downtown Development, Director of the Division of Historical Preservation and held various Director positions at the Wisconsin Historical Society during her 32 years in Wisconsin.&nbsp; She then took a "retirement job" in San Francisco as Executive Director/ CEO of the California Historical Society.A Celebration of Life will be held in San Francisco.&nbsp;A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 17, following at 9:30 a.m. visitation at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home. A time of food and fellowship will be held in the community room at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home after the service. Burial will be held at a later date in Burlington.&nbsp;Her husband wrote: "She was largely accepting and unemotional throughout her treatment, which in turn inspired her doctors and surgeons to see how strong she was.&nbsp; In addition, given the fact that she worked hard to preserve history and promote the unfettered access to history education that influenced millions of people over time, I like to think that her unfinished work and comments should, in fact, be left to the imagination."&nbsp;Memorial gifts can be made to the Alice Naylor Camp Wyoming Scholarship, First Presbyterian Church, 321 N. 5th St. Burlington, IA 52601.

Alicia Naylor Goehring

Donna Norma Hobbs, 91, of Burlington, died Monday, September 5, 2022, at the Klein Center in West Burlington.

Born November 5, 1930, in Yellow Springs Township, Ia., she was the daughter of John Henry and Evelyn Deloris Lyons Mehaffy. On February 5, 1950, she married Richard William Hobbs in Burlington. He died on August 18, 1992.

She was a 1948 graduate of Burlington High School.&nbsp;

Donna worked at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant for 37 years.&nbsp; She retired as an administrative assistant in 1987.

She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church.&nbsp; She was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and enjoyed knitting and reading. She loved animals, especially dogs. Donna liked to do crosswords, play cards, and enjoyed looking up her family genealogy and creating books based on what she found.

Survivors include her brother, Kenneth Mehaffy of Cedar Rapids; sister, Joyce Davis of&nbsp;Burlington, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband she was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Ramona Byerly, brothers-in-law, Dale Byerly, Marvin Davis, and Bernard (Bub) Wagner; sister-in-law, Jeannette Mehaffy; two nephews, Marvin Mehaffy and Keith Byerly.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. with the family to receive friends Monday, September 12, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.

The memorial service for Mrs. Hobbs will be 11 a.m. Monday, September 12, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.&nbsp; Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.&nbsp; A time of food and fellowship will be held in the community room at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home following the burial.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have&nbsp;been established for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Des Moines County Humane Society.

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 <figcaption>Donna Norma Hobbs</figcaption>
 </figure>Donna Norma Hobbs, 91, of Burlington, died Monday, September 5, 2022, at the Klein Center in West Burlington.Born November 5, 1930, in Yellow Springs Township, Ia., she was the daughter of John Henry and Evelyn Deloris Lyons Mehaffy. On February 5, 1950, she married Richard William Hobbs in Burlington. He died on August 18, 1992.She was a 1948 graduate of Burlington High School.&nbsp;Donna worked at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant for 37 years.&nbsp; She retired as an administrative assistant in 1987.She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church.&nbsp; She was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and enjoyed knitting and reading. She loved animals, especially dogs. Donna liked to do crosswords, play cards, and enjoyed looking up her family genealogy and creating books based on what she found.Survivors include her brother, Kenneth Mehaffy of Cedar Rapids; sister, Joyce Davis of&nbsp;Burlington, and numerous nieces and nephews.Besides her husband she was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Ramona Byerly, brothers-in-law, Dale Byerly, Marvin Davis, and Bernard (Bub) Wagner; sister-in-law, Jeannette Mehaffy; two nephews, Marvin Mehaffy and Keith Byerly.Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. with the family to receive friends Monday, September 12, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.The memorial service for Mrs. Hobbs will be 11 a.m. Monday, September 12, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.&nbsp; Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.&nbsp; A time of food and fellowship will be held in the community room at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home following the burial.In lieu of flowers, memorials have&nbsp;been established for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Des Moines County Humane Society.

Donna Norma Hobbs

Wayne Weissenbuehler, 87, died from complications of Alzheimer’s on September 2, 2022, at Klein Center in West Burlington, Iowa.

Born August 19, 1935, in Charles City, Iowa, to his parents Henry and Anna Fredrick Weissenbuehler, Wayne was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church. He graduated from Charles City High School in 1953, and from Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa in 1957, majoring in New Testament Greek. 

He married Karen Dettmer in 1957. Wayne graduated from Wartburg Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa in 1961 with a Bachelor of Divinity degree, then stayed to complete a Master of Sacred Theology degree and teach in the seminary’s New Testament department.

Ordained into the American Lutheran Church in 1963, Wayne served St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pittsburg, Kansas, and Christ the King Lutheran Church in Denver, Colorado, before becoming assistant to the bishop of the Central District of the American Lutheran Church. He was elected bishop of the Central District in 1981, and in 1987 was elected the first bishop of Rocky Mountain Synod ELCA.

As bishop, Wayne helped create the Lutheran-Episcopal Concordat, served as a human shield to Lutheran bishop Medardo Gomez of El Salvador, encouraged congregations and church leaders in Madagascar and Estonia, and flew below the radar during the civil war in Namibia. He advocated for the ordination of women, served on college boards, and never, ever turned down an invitation to get in a pulpit. He loved his pastors and their congregations.

In 1993, Wayne became the senior pastor of Bethany Lutheran Church in Cherry Hills Village, Colo. There he traveled to Papua New Guinea to teach pastors, wrote a column for The Lutheran magazine, and taught New Testament Greek in the congregation. He played his ukulele for Bethany’s preschool and told stories about Nippy Nip the snake and Lo, the apostolic train.

Retiring from Bethany in 2006, Wayne returned to Iowa to work and teach at Wartburg Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa, and to be interim pastor at Zion Lutheran Church in Clinton, Iowa. He was associate pastor at Pilgrim Lutheran Church in St. Paul, Minn., and from 2009-2014, pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Burlington, Iowa, taking a month off each summer to be chaplain at Lutheran Summer Music Academy at Luther College.

In retirement, Wayne joined Messiah Lutheran Church in Burlington, Iowa, and in his last years, resided at Klein Center nursing home in West Burlington, Iowa.&nbsp;

He is survived by his wife, the Rev. Susanne Smith, by children Mary Giles, Sarah Weissenbuehler and husband Rev. Jeff Corson, and Matthew Weissenbuehler and wife Annell Weissenbuehler, by stepchildren Luke Armstrong and partner Sara Lovelace, and Johanna Mees and husband Eric Mees, by grandchildren Daniel Giles, Anna Wright, Adam, Rachel, Rebekah, and Sophia Corson, Elizabeth Obenchain, Nickie McKeever, and Brennan Weissenbuehler, Isaac and Sophia Armstrong, Roman and Sawyer Mees, and by many great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, by brother David, by first wife, Karen, and by an infant daughter, Ann. His memorial service will be held at Bethany Lutheran Church, Cherry Hills Village, Colo., with ELCA Rocky Mountain Synod bishop Jim Gonia and Bethany senior pastor Gary Sandburg presiding. Wayne will be buried in the columbarium at Bethany Lutheran Church, Cherry Hills Village, Colorado. He asked that memorial gifts be given to Wartburg Theological Seminary, 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, Iowa, 52003.

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 </figure>Wayne Weissenbuehler, 87, died from complications of Alzheimer’s on September 2, 2022, at Klein Center in West Burlington, Iowa.Born August 19, 1935, in Charles City, Iowa, to his parents Henry and Anna Fredrick Weissenbuehler, Wayne was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church. He graduated from Charles City High School in 1953, and from Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa in 1957, majoring in New Testament Greek. He married Karen Dettmer in 1957. Wayne graduated from Wartburg Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa in 1961 with a Bachelor of Divinity degree, then stayed to complete a Master of Sacred Theology degree and teach in the seminary’s New Testament department.Ordained into the American Lutheran Church in 1963, Wayne served St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pittsburg, Kansas, and Christ the King Lutheran Church in Denver, Colorado, before becoming assistant to the bishop of the Central District of the American Lutheran Church. He was elected bishop of the Central District in 1981, and in 1987 was elected the first bishop of Rocky Mountain Synod ELCA.As bishop, Wayne helped create the Lutheran-Episcopal Concordat, served as a human shield to Lutheran bishop Medardo Gomez of El Salvador, encouraged congregations and church leaders in Madagascar and Estonia, and flew below the radar during the civil war in Namibia. He advocated for the ordination of women, served on college boards, and never, ever turned down an invitation to get in a pulpit. He loved his pastors and their congregations.In 1993, Wayne became the senior pastor of Bethany Lutheran Church in Cherry Hills Village, Colo. There he traveled to Papua New Guinea to teach pastors, wrote a column for The Lutheran magazine, and taught New Testament Greek in the congregation. He played his ukulele for Bethany’s preschool and told stories about Nippy Nip the snake and Lo, the apostolic train.Retiring from Bethany in 2006, Wayne returned to Iowa to work and teach at Wartburg Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa, and to be interim pastor at Zion Lutheran Church in Clinton, Iowa. He was associate pastor at Pilgrim Lutheran Church in St. Paul, Minn., and from 2009-2014, pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Burlington, Iowa, taking a month off each summer to be chaplain at Lutheran Summer Music Academy at Luther College.In retirement, Wayne joined Messiah Lutheran Church in Burlington, Iowa, and in his last years, resided at Klein Center nursing home in West Burlington, Iowa.&nbsp;He is survived by his wife, the Rev. Susanne Smith, by children Mary Giles, Sarah Weissenbuehler and husband Rev. Jeff Corson, and Matthew Weissenbuehler and wife Annell Weissenbuehler, by stepchildren Luke Armstrong and partner Sara Lovelace, and Johanna Mees and husband Eric Mees, by grandchildren Daniel Giles, Anna Wright, Adam, Rachel, Rebekah, and Sophia Corson, Elizabeth Obenchain, Nickie McKeever, and Brennan Weissenbuehler, Isaac and Sophia Armstrong, Roman and Sawyer Mees, and by many great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, by brother David, by first wife, Karen, and by an infant daughter, Ann. His memorial service will be held at Bethany Lutheran Church, Cherry Hills Village, Colo., with ELCA Rocky Mountain Synod bishop Jim Gonia and Bethany senior pastor Gary Sandburg presiding. Wayne will be buried in the columbarium at Bethany Lutheran Church, Cherry Hills Village, Colorado. He asked that memorial gifts be given to Wartburg Theological Seminary, 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, Iowa, 52003.

Wayne Weissenbuehler

Matthew Kevin Sink, 40, formerly of Burlington, died Sunday, September 4, 2022, in Clinton, Ia.

Born June 22, 1982, in Burlington, he was the son of Dennis Lee and Debra Kay (Lindblad) Sink.

Matt was an Ironworker and worked for A-Lert for ADM in Clinton.

He helped coach Clinton Junior Baseball and Impact traveling baseball. Matt enjoyed fishing, kayaking, hiking, and watching football. He was an avid Iowa Hawkeye and Green Bay Packers fan. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his boys.

Survivors include his parents Dennis and Debra; his two sons, Hunter Matthew Sink and Colton Lee Sink of Clinton; significant other, Amber Lynne Smith of Clinton; bonus kids, Brody Aaron Charles Smith-Myers and Brooks Zachary Smith-Eversoll of Clinton; two brothers, Scott Allen Sink and Christopher Lee (Deanna) Sink of Burlington; two sisters, Kayley Lynn Smith and Ashley Kay (Travis) Griffin of North Port, Fla.; grandmother Wanda Lee Sink of Burlington and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two grandfathers and one grandmother.

The memorial service for Matt will be Saturday, September 10, at 3 p.m. at Lunning Chapel. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the time of service. Inurnment at Aspen Grove Cemetery will be at a later date.

In honor of Matt please wear your Iowa Hawkeye gear!

A memorial has been established for his sons’ future.

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 <figcaption>Matthew Kevin Sink</figcaption>
 </figure>Matthew Kevin Sink, 40, formerly of Burlington, died Sunday, September 4, 2022, in Clinton, Ia.Born June 22, 1982, in Burlington, he was the son of Dennis Lee and Debra Kay (Lindblad) Sink.Matt was an Ironworker and worked for A-Lert for ADM in Clinton.He helped coach Clinton Junior Baseball and Impact traveling baseball. Matt enjoyed fishing, kayaking, hiking, and watching football. He was an avid Iowa Hawkeye and Green Bay Packers fan. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his boys.Survivors include his parents Dennis and Debra; his two sons, Hunter Matthew Sink and Colton Lee Sink of Clinton; significant other, Amber Lynne Smith of Clinton; bonus kids, Brody Aaron Charles Smith-Myers and Brooks Zachary Smith-Eversoll of Clinton; two brothers, Scott Allen Sink and Christopher Lee (Deanna) Sink of Burlington; two sisters, Kayley Lynn Smith and Ashley Kay (Travis) Griffin of North Port, Fla.; grandmother Wanda Lee Sink of Burlington and several nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by two grandfathers and one grandmother.The memorial service for Matt will be Saturday, September 10, at 3 p.m. at Lunning Chapel. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the time of service. Inurnment at Aspen Grove Cemetery will be at a later date.In honor of Matt please wear your Iowa Hawkeye gear!A memorial has been established for his sons’ future.

Matthew Kevin Sink

Jeffery Allen Snyder, 59, of Burlington, died Thursday, September 1, 2022, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.

Born August 12, 1963, in Burlington, he was the son of Elmer George and Marcia Jean Whaley Snyder.

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

Jeff worked many years as a CNC Operator for GE and later retired from Federal-Mogul.

Jeff was a Scout in his youth and grew up loving the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting for Deer and Turkey, riding his motorcycle, and loved attending music concerts. He especially loved his three dogs, Luke, Zoey, and Charlie.

Survivors include his brother, David Scott Snyder of Burlington; sister, Teresa (Tim) Ruberg of Burlington; nephew &amp; niece, Tyler and Marcy; and two great-nieces, Layla and Savannah.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Richard Snyder.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, September 10, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.

The memorial service for Mr. Snyder will be 3 p.m. Saturday, September 10, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Ruberg officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery at a later date. In honor of Jeff’s love of attending concerts, please wear your favorite concert shirt to the memorial service.

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

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 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/9/1662315684452.jpeg" alt="Jeffery Snyder" />
 <figcaption>Jeffery Snyder</figcaption>
 </figure>Jeffery Allen Snyder, 59, of Burlington, died Thursday, September 1, 2022, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.Born August 12, 1963, in Burlington, he was the son of Elmer George and Marcia Jean Whaley Snyder.He was a graduate of Burlington High School.&nbsp;Jeff worked many years as a CNC Operator for GE and later retired from Federal-Mogul.Jeff was a Scout in his youth and grew up loving the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting for Deer and Turkey, riding his motorcycle, and loved attending music concerts. He especially loved his three dogs, Luke, Zoey, and Charlie.Survivors include his brother, David Scott Snyder of Burlington; sister, Teresa (Tim) Ruberg of Burlington; nephew &amp; niece, Tyler and Marcy; and two great-nieces, Layla and Savannah.He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Richard Snyder.Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, September 10, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.The memorial service for Mr. Snyder will be 3 p.m. Saturday, September 10, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Ruberg officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery at a later date. In honor of Jeff’s love of attending concerts, please wear your favorite concert shirt to the memorial service.A memorial has been established for the Des Moines County Humane Society.

Jeffery Allen Snyder

Lois Darlene Polson, 90, of Burlington, died Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at the Danville Care Center.

Born November 20, 1931, in Lonetree, Ill., she was the daughter of Ovid Floren and Helen Anna Larkins Polson.

Lois worked for 28 years at Champion Spark Plug.

She was a member of Divine Mercy Parish.&nbsp; She enjoyed gardening, walking, reading, and bell collecting.

Survivors include her son, Steven (Kim) Polson of Burlington; granddaughter, Jamie (Tony) Lambert of Kansa City, Kan.; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; two brothers, Jack (Linda) Polson of Gladstone, Ill. and Paul Polson of Burlington; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers Frankie, Jerry, and Richard Polson, and two sisters, Doris Rowland and Mary Lukens.

The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 6, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.

The memorial service for Ms. Polson will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 6, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home with Deacon Gary Johnson officiating. A time of food and fellowship will be held in the community room at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home following the service.

A memorial has been established for Divine Mercy Parish.

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 </figure>Lois Darlene Polson, 90, of Burlington, died Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at the Danville Care Center.Born November 20, 1931, in Lonetree, Ill., she was the daughter of Ovid Floren and Helen Anna Larkins Polson.She attended Gladstone Schools.&nbsp;Lois worked for 28 years at Champion Spark Plug.She was a member of Divine Mercy Parish.&nbsp; She enjoyed gardening, walking, reading, and bell collecting.Survivors include her son, Steven (Kim) Polson of Burlington; granddaughter, Jamie (Tony) Lambert of Kansa City, Kan.; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; two brothers, Jack (Linda) Polson of Gladstone, Ill. and Paul Polson of Burlington; and several nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers Frankie, Jerry, and Richard Polson, and two sisters, Doris Rowland and Mary Lukens.Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 6, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.The memorial service for Ms. Polson will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 6, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home with Deacon Gary Johnson officiating. A time of food and fellowship will be held in the community room at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home following the service.A memorial has been established for Divine Mercy Parish.

Lois Darlene Polson

Joan Hilber Foley, 95, of Burlington, died Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at the Bickford Cottage in Burlington.

Born June 28, 1927, in Shelbyville, Mo., she was the daughter of William Milford and Maude Howerton Hilber. On September 14, 1947, she married Milton Keith Foley in Quincy, Ill. He died on June 6, 2019.

Joan was a homemaker and did secretarial work at Benner Tea Co. and Yetter Oil Co.

She was a very active member of Parkside Baptist Church.&nbsp; She was a member of P.E.O. Chapter HU, Des Moines County Historical Society, Friends of the Library, Civic Music, Kings Daughters, Burlington Hospital Auxiliary, Iowa Study Club, Prospect Hill PTA, Room Mother, and a Sunday School Teacher.&nbsp; She was always proud to be a farm girl.

Survivors include two daughters, Sue (Dwight) Foley Mulch of Burlington, and Kate (Christian) Foley-Beining of Healdsburg, Calif.; one son, Mark (Michelle) Foley of Grimes, Ia.; nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband of 72 years, she was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Jerry Hilber.

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

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for the Capitol Theater Foundation and the Des Moines County Historical Society.&nbsp;

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 <figcaption>Joan Hilber Foley</figcaption>
 </figure>Joan Hilber Foley, 95, of Burlington, died Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at the Bickford Cottage in Burlington.Born June 28, 1927, in Shelbyville, Mo., she was the daughter of William Milford and Maude Howerton Hilber. On September 14, 1947, she married Milton Keith Foley in Quincy, Ill. He died on June 6, 2019.Joan was a homemaker and did secretarial work at Benner Tea Co. and Yetter Oil Co.She was a very active member of Parkside Baptist Church.&nbsp; She was a member of P.E.O. Chapter HU, Des Moines County Historical Society, Friends of the Library, Civic Music, Kings Daughters, Burlington Hospital Auxiliary, Iowa Study Club, Prospect Hill PTA, Room Mother, and a Sunday School Teacher.&nbsp; She was always proud to be a farm girl.Survivors include two daughters, Sue (Dwight) Foley Mulch of Burlington, and Kate (Christian) Foley-Beining of Healdsburg, Calif.; one son, Mark (Michelle) Foley of Grimes, Ia.; nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews.Besides her husband of 72 years, she was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Jerry Hilber.Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.A celebration of life will be held at a later date.In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for the Capitol Theater Foundation and the Des Moines County Historical Society.&nbsp;

Joan Hilber Foley

Carroll A. Williams, 83, of Burlington, died Friday, September 2, 2022, at his home.

Born April 10, 1939, in Oakville, Ia. he was the son of Wilber and Mary Heath Williams.

Carroll graduated from Oakville High School and earned his associate's degree at Southeastern Community College. He served in the United States Army at the beginning of the Vietnam conflict.

On December 9, 1966, Carroll married Marjorie Zippe in Burlington.

Carroll was a pilot on tugboats, he worked for Sinclair Petro Chemical (First Miss), Niehaus Motors, and he was the supervisor of the motor pool at I.A.A.P. He retired in 2004.

Carroll was a member of Wapello Masonic Lodge A.F. and A.M. and he was a 32-degree mason. He was also a Shriner. Carroll enjoyed hunting and fishing and working on cars.

Survivors include his wife, Marjorie; two sons Brian (Patty) Williams of Burlington and Jason (Julie) Williams of Las Vegas, Nev.; grandchildren Breana (Michael) Hawkins, Ben (Lindsey) Lofthus, Erika Lofthus, Ashley Williams, and Garrett Williams; great-grandchildren Sydney, Avery, J.D., Emmlyan, Liam, Adliegh; one sister Lola Yotter of Mediapolis, Ia.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and one nephew.

The graveside service for Carroll will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 6, at Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery in the veteran’s section.

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 </figure>Carroll A. Williams, 83, of Burlington, died Friday, September 2, 2022, at his home.Born April 10, 1939, in Oakville, Ia. he was the son of Wilber and Mary Heath Williams.Carroll graduated from Oakville High School and earned his associate's degree at Southeastern Community College. He served in the United States Army at the beginning of the Vietnam conflict.On December 9, 1966, Carroll married Marjorie Zippe in Burlington.Carroll was a pilot on tugboats, he worked for Sinclair Petro Chemical (First Miss), Niehaus Motors, and he was the supervisor of the motor pool at I.A.A.P. He retired in 2004.Carroll was a member of Wapello Masonic Lodge A.F. and A.M. and he was a 32-degree mason. He was also a Shriner. Carroll enjoyed hunting and fishing and working on cars.Survivors include his wife, Marjorie; two sons Brian (Patty) Williams of Burlington and Jason (Julie) Williams of Las Vegas, Nev.; grandchildren Breana (Michael) Hawkins, Ben (Lindsey) Lofthus, Erika Lofthus, Ashley Williams, and Garrett Williams; great-grandchildren Sydney, Avery, J.D., Emmlyan, Liam, Adliegh; one sister Lola Yotter of Mediapolis, Ia.He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and one nephew.The graveside service for Carroll will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 6, at Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery in the veteran’s section.

Carroll A. Williams

Catherine "Kay" Mary Budzyn, 88, of Burlington, died Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, West Burlington, Ia.

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 </figure>Catherine "Kay" Mary Budzyn, 88, of Burlington, died Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, West Burlington, Ia.Born October 27, 1933, in Burlington, Ia., she was the daughter of James Wollmer and Helen M. Muckenstrom Norton. On May 28, 1955, she married Edmund D. Budzyn in Burlington. He passed on December 9, 1994.She was a 1951 graduate of Burlington High School.&nbsp;Kay was a banquet waitress at the Holiday Inn and Pzazz for 20 years. She worked for IRC-TRW for 10 years and sold Avon for 55 years.She was a member of Divine Mercy Parish-St. John's Catholic Church, AARP, NARF, and Primetime - West Burlington First Christian Church. When Kay wasn't relaxing at home, she enjoyed going to the casino, trips to Las Vegas, going on cruises, and taking bus trips with AM Vision, the Good Neighbors Club, Circa 21 Dinner Theater, and many others. Her favorite thing was to spend time with family and have get-togethers.&nbsp;Survivors include her sons, Edmund (April) Budzyn and Joseph Budzyn, both of Burlington, and John (Jana) Budzyn of Palmyra, Mo.; daughters, Maureen (Leon) Heuvelmann, Martha (Curt) Diewold, and Mary (Todd) Larson, all of Burlington; 15 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.Besides her husband she was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Janet L. Casady.Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.Visitation with the family to receive friends will be from 9 to 11 a.m., concluding with full military honors rendered by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 10, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home. Following military honors, inurnment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.A memorial has been established for Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House.

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