Ralph E. Cushman, 98, of Burlington, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, at the West Point Care Center.

Born Dec. 31, 1923, in Maryville, Mo., he was the son of Hubert "H.B." and Althea Myers Cushman. On March 30, 1953, he married Audrey Fay Liddle in Rockton, Ill. She died on Nov. 13, 2013.

Ralph attended Maryville High School. He graduated from Maryville College. He then graduated from Mayo Clinic with a Masters of Science in physical therapy.

He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving during the World War II from Feb. 16, 1943, until Feb. 19, 1946.

Ralph worked at the Burlington Medical Center as a physical therapist for 33 years. He was the first physical therapist in Burlington, and the seventh in the state of Iowa, earning him the license number "007." He also owned and operated Hawkeye Rehab until his retirement.

Ralph was a Deacon at the First Congregational Church.

Survivors include three sons, Shawn Cushman of Burlington, Mitchell Cushman of Laramie, Wyo., and Nathaniel Cushman of Kapaa, Hawaii; two daughters, Robin Cushman of Burlington and Dawn Cushman-Hill of Burlington; six grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.

Visitation will be from 9 until 11 a.m. with the family to receive friends Saturday, Feb. 19 at First Congregational Church.

The memorial service for Mr. Cushman will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 19 at First Congregational Church with Pastor Jim Francisco officiating. Full military honors will be rendered by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard. A time of food and fellowship will be held at the First Congregational Church. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for Burlington Special Needs Foundation and Burlington's First Congregation Church.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/1/1642553432832.jpeg" alt="Ralph Cushman" />
 <figcaption>Ralph Cushman</figcaption>
 </figure>Ralph E. Cushman, 98, of Burlington, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, at the West Point Care Center.Born Dec. 31, 1923, in Maryville, Mo., he was the son of Hubert "H.B." and Althea Myers Cushman. On March 30, 1953, he married Audrey Fay Liddle in Rockton, Ill. She died on Nov. 13, 2013.Ralph attended Maryville High School. He graduated from Maryville College. He then graduated from Mayo Clinic with a Masters of Science in physical therapy.He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving during the World War II from Feb. 16, 1943, until Feb. 19, 1946.Ralph worked at the Burlington Medical Center as a physical therapist for 33 years. He was the first physical therapist in Burlington, and the seventh in the state of Iowa, earning him the license number "007." He also owned and operated Hawkeye Rehab until his retirement.Ralph was a Deacon at the First Congregational Church. Survivors include three sons, Shawn Cushman of Burlington, Mitchell Cushman of Laramie, Wyo., and Nathaniel Cushman of Kapaa, Hawaii; two daughters, Robin Cushman of Burlington and Dawn Cushman-Hill of Burlington; six grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.Visitation will be from 9 until 11 a.m. with the family to receive friends Saturday, Feb. 19 at First Congregational Church.The memorial service for Mr. Cushman will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 19 at First Congregational Church with Pastor Jim Francisco officiating. Full military honors will be rendered by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard. A time of food and fellowship will be held at the First Congregational Church. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery at a later date.In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for Burlington Special Needs Foundation and Burlington's First Congregation Church.

Ralph Cushman

Nathan W. McCullough, 46, of Des Moines, died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, at his home in Des Moines.

Born Oct. 20, 1975, in Burlington, he was the son of Michael Edward and Rebecca Anne Adolphs McCullough.

He was a 1994 graduate of Burlington High School.&nbsp;

Nathan worked all over the country, from selling magazines, working 
as a massage therapist in California, to working in national parks. He 
worked at Dollar Tree. He loved coffee and managed Bruder's Coffee House for his dad for a couple years. He was also a very talented&nbsp; freelance artist.

He was a member of the First Congregational Church, Sierra Club, and 
the Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa. Nathan won the Governor's 
Scholarship for participating in the Art Study Program at Iowa State in 
8th Grade and won the Snake Alley Cobble Climb. Many activities he couldn't do after sustaining three traumatic brain injuries, but he continued his art and had a month art show at the 
Burlington Art Center in May of 2021.&nbsp;

Survivors include his parents and sister, Heather Dawn Smith 
of Burlington.

Visitation with the family to receive friends will be Saturday, 
Jan. 15 from noon until 2 p.m. at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home.

The celebration of life for Mr. McCullough will be 2 p.m. Saturday, 
Jan. 15 at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Francisco
 officiating. Burial will be in Keokuk National Cemetery at a later 
date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for the ArtScapes 
Program at the Burlington Art Center for disabled and disadvantaged 
students and Burlington Building Bridges.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/1/1641927566747.jpeg" alt="Nathan McCullough" />
 <figcaption>Nathan McCullough</figcaption>
 </figure>Nathan W. McCullough, 46, of Des Moines, died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, at his home in Des Moines.Born Oct. 20, 1975, in Burlington, he was the son of Michael Edward and Rebecca Anne Adolphs McCullough.He was a 1994 graduate of Burlington High School.&nbsp;Nathan worked all over the country, from selling magazines, working 
as a massage therapist in California, to working in national parks. He 
worked at Dollar Tree. He loved coffee and managed Bruder's Coffee House for his dad for a couple years. He was also a very talented&nbsp; freelance artist.He was a member of the First Congregational Church, Sierra Club, and 
the Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa. Nathan won the Governor's 
Scholarship for participating in the Art Study Program at Iowa State in 
8th Grade and won the Snake Alley Cobble Climb. Many activities he couldn't do after sustaining three traumatic brain injuries, but he continued his art and had a month art show at the 
Burlington Art Center in May of 2021.&nbsp;Survivors include his parents and sister, Heather Dawn Smith 
of Burlington.Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.Visitation with the family to receive friends will be Saturday, 
Jan. 15 from noon until 2 p.m. at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home.The celebration of life for Mr. McCullough will be 2 p.m. Saturday, 
Jan. 15 at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Francisco
 officiating. Burial will be in Keokuk National Cemetery at a later 
date.In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for the ArtScapes 
Program at the Burlington Art Center for disabled and disadvantaged 
students and Burlington Building Bridges.

Nathan McCullough

Robert “Shannon” Stump, 48, died suddenly at home on Jan. 1, 2022.

Shannon was born in 1973 to Robert and Sandra Harrison Stump in 
Fairfield. He earned the State Runner-up Award in the Elks National 
“Hoop Shoot” Contest in the 8-9 year age group with a broken arm.

A 1991 graduate of Fairfield High School, he played football and 
basketball.

He attended the University of Iowa and graduated in 1996 with a 
Bachelor of Science in Economics.&nbsp; He was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha. 
After graduation Shannon moved to the Kansas City area where he worked 
at Bank One and would later serve as Vice President of Citizens Bank in 
Lenexa, Kansas.&nbsp;

Shannon married his wife, Michelle, in 2005 and 
relocated to Iowa in 2006.

Shannon worked at the family business, Libertyville Savings Bank, serving as Vice President. He was an owner and president of Village Investment 
Company at the time of his death.

In 2013, Shannon would earn a Master of Business Administration from 
the University of Phoenix.&nbsp; He was a member of Delta Mu Delta, 
International Honor Society in Business Lambda Sigma Chapter.

Shannon and Michelle moved to Burlington in 2015, where he lived
 until his death. He 
is survived by his wife, father, and four sisters, 
Susan Danielson of Iowa City, Jill Burnett of 
Libertyville, Laura Gaston of Mt. Sterling, and Amber McDowell of Keosauqua.

Shannon wished to be cremated and arrangements are being made at 
Prugh Funeral Home in Burlington, Iowa.&nbsp; There will be no service at 
this time but a private celebration of life may be held at a later date.
 No memorials or flowers are being requested but cards are appreciated.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/1/1641926624465.jpeg" alt="Robert Stump" />
 <figcaption>Robert Stump</figcaption>
 </figure>Robert “Shannon” Stump, 48, died suddenly at home on Jan. 1, 2022.Shannon was born in 1973 to Robert and Sandra Harrison Stump in 
Fairfield. He earned the State Runner-up Award in the Elks National 
“Hoop Shoot” Contest in the 8-9 year age group with a broken arm.A 1991 graduate of Fairfield High School, he played football and 
basketball. He attended the University of Iowa and graduated in 1996 with a 
Bachelor of Science in Economics.&nbsp; He was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha. 
After graduation Shannon moved to the Kansas City area where he worked 
at Bank One and would later serve as Vice President of Citizens Bank in 
Lenexa, Kansas.&nbsp;Shannon married his wife, Michelle, in 2005 and 
relocated to Iowa in 2006. Shannon worked at the family business, Libertyville Savings Bank, serving as Vice President. He was an owner and president of Village Investment 
Company at the time of his death.In 2013, Shannon would earn a Master of Business Administration from 
the University of Phoenix.&nbsp; He was a member of Delta Mu Delta, 
International Honor Society in Business Lambda Sigma Chapter.Shannon and Michelle moved to Burlington in 2015, where he lived
 until his death. He 
is survived by his wife, father, and four sisters, 
Susan Danielson of Iowa City, Jill Burnett of 
Libertyville, Laura Gaston of Mt. Sterling, and Amber McDowell of Keosauqua. Shannon wished to be cremated and arrangements are being made at 
Prugh Funeral Home in Burlington, Iowa.&nbsp; There will be no service at 
this time but a private celebration of life may be held at a later date.
 No memorials or flowers are being requested but cards are appreciated.

Robert "Shannon" Stump

Kurt Lane Kenley, 62, of Burlington, formerly of Nebraska, died Jan. 
10, 2022, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West 
Burlington. 
 Born May 5,1959, in Hebron, Neb., he was the son of Tucson and Judy Taylor Kenley. 
 He attended school until the 8th grade in Hebron, Nebraska and 
worked with his family raising and training Thoroughbred race horses.
 He married Ileata Cole on Oct. 5, 1990 in Hastings, Neb. Kurt worked for over 20 years for Wener Construction in Hastings 
before moving to Burlington in 2019. He is survived by his wife; three 
daughters, Shawna Volle of Twin Falls, Idaho, Kristal Kenley of 
Lincoln, Neb., and Re’ana Cole of Burlington; one son, Chad Cole of 
Burlington; nine grandchildren; one sister, Tondi Reinhart of Grand 
Island, Neb.; and one brother, Dick Kemling of 
Hastings, Neb. There will be no formal funeral services for Mr. Kenley; according 
to his wishes, cremation has been entrusted to the care of Lunning 
Chapel.
 In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made 
to the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice of West Burlington.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/1/1641926118788.png" alt="Kurt Kenley" />
 <figcaption>Kurt Kenley</figcaption>
 </figure>Kurt Lane Kenley, 62, of Burlington, formerly of Nebraska, died Jan. 
10, 2022, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West 
Burlington. 
 Born May 5,1959, in Hebron, Neb., he was the son of Tucson and Judy Taylor Kenley. 
 He attended school until the 8th grade in Hebron, Nebraska and 
worked with his family raising and training Thoroughbred race horses.
 He married Ileata Cole on Oct. 5, 1990 in Hastings, Neb. Kurt worked for over 20 years for Wener Construction in Hastings 
before moving to Burlington in 2019. He is survived by his wife; three 
daughters, Shawna Volle of Twin Falls, Idaho, Kristal Kenley of 
Lincoln, Neb., and Re’ana Cole of Burlington; one son, Chad Cole of 
Burlington; nine grandchildren; one sister, Tondi Reinhart of Grand 
Island, Neb.; and one brother, Dick Kemling of 
Hastings, Neb. There will be no formal funeral services for Mr. Kenley; according 
to his wishes, cremation has been entrusted to the care of Lunning 
Chapel.
 In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made 
to the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice of West Burlington.

Kurt Kenley

Gerry E. Fesler, 79, of Burlington, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, at 
the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.
 Born April 30, 1942, in Galesburg, he was the son of Chauncey and Elma Faye Davis Fesler. 
 Gerry was a graduate of Eureka College in Eureka, Ill. where he 
majored in business and English and minored in geology. He was of the 
Methodist faith.
 On May 27, 1983, Gerry married Suzanne Carol Feken in Galesburg, Ill.
 He started his career in Wyoming, Ill., opening and operating Fesler 
Ford. In the early 70s, he and his brother moved to Galesburg and owned 
and operated Fesler Oldsmobile, Honda and Volvo. In 1986 an opportunity 
arose to move to Fairfield to own Fesler Chevrolet-Olds and then going 
on to build Felser Auto Mall in Fairfield. 
He also owned and was involved in farming operations. Survivors include his wife; daughter, Nicole Roope of Perrysburg, Ohio; brother, Michael Fesler of Danville; sister, Judy Knox of
 Glennwood City, Wis.; and one granddaughter. According to his wishes, cremation has been accorded and entrusted to Lunning Chapel. There will be no services.
 A memorial has been established in Gerry’s memory for Southeast Iowa
 Regional Hospice House, 1306 Washington Rd., West Burlington, IA 52655.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/1/1641925791342.png" alt="Gerry Fesler" />
 <figcaption>Gerry Fesler</figcaption>
 </figure>Gerry E. Fesler, 79, of Burlington, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, at 
the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.
 Born April 30, 1942, in Galesburg, he was the son of Chauncey and Elma Faye Davis Fesler. 
 Gerry was a graduate of Eureka College in Eureka, Ill. where he 
majored in business and English and minored in geology. He was of the 
Methodist faith.
 On May 27, 1983, Gerry married Suzanne Carol Feken in Galesburg, Ill.
 He started his career in Wyoming, Ill., opening and operating Fesler 
Ford. In the early 70s, he and his brother moved to Galesburg and owned 
and operated Fesler Oldsmobile, Honda and Volvo. In 1986 an opportunity 
arose to move to Fairfield to own Fesler Chevrolet-Olds and then going 
on to build Felser Auto Mall in Fairfield. 
He also owned and was involved in farming operations. Survivors include his wife; daughter, Nicole Roope of Perrysburg, Ohio; brother, Michael Fesler of Danville; sister, Judy Knox of
 Glennwood City, Wis.; and one granddaughter. According to his wishes, cremation has been accorded and entrusted to Lunning Chapel. There will be no services.
 A memorial has been established in Gerry’s memory for Southeast Iowa
 Regional Hospice House, 1306 Washington Rd., West Burlington, IA 52655.

Gerry Fesler

Cheryl Ann Levinson, 78, of Burlington died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, at
 University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. 
 Born Sept. 11, 1943, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Raymond Henry and Irene Helen Linquist Heckenberg.
 Cheryl graduated from West Burlington Arnold High School in 1961.
 On Dec. 28, 2002, she married Robert Levinson in Burlington.
Cheryl worked for Don Pease Company, the Des Moines County Treasurer Office, and she volunteered at Great River Medical Center. Cheryl was a member of Peace Lutheran Church.
 Survivors include her husband; daughter, Kim Duke of Sperry; son, Jeff Albright of West Burlington; sister, Marge Voelker of Burlington; two step-children Kelli Poland of Mediapolis and Brian Levinson of South Carolina; and one grandson.
 There will be a memorial service Thursday, Jan. 13 at 1 
p.m. at Lunning Chapel with the Reverend Ralph Andersen officiating. 
Visitation will be Wednesday, Jan. 12. Friends may call after 
noon with family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lunning 
Chapel.
 Per her wishes, cremation has been accorded and entrusted to Lunning Chapel.
 A memorial has been established for the Burlington Public Library.
 A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/1/1641925429801.png" alt="Cheryl Levinson" />
 <figcaption>Cheryl Levinson</figcaption>
 </figure>Cheryl Ann Levinson, 78, of Burlington died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, at
 University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. 
 Born Sept. 11, 1943, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Raymond Henry and Irene Helen Linquist Heckenberg.
 Cheryl graduated from West Burlington Arnold High School in 1961.
 On Dec. 28, 2002, she married Robert Levinson in Burlington.
Cheryl worked for Don Pease Company, the Des Moines County Treasurer Office, and she volunteered at Great River Medical Center. Cheryl was a member of Peace Lutheran Church.
 Survivors include her husband; daughter, Kim Duke of Sperry; son, Jeff Albright of West Burlington; sister, Marge Voelker of Burlington; two step-children Kelli Poland of Mediapolis and Brian Levinson of South Carolina; and one grandson.
 There will be a memorial service Thursday, Jan. 13 at 1 
p.m. at Lunning Chapel with the Reverend Ralph Andersen officiating. 
Visitation will be Wednesday, Jan. 12. Friends may call after 
noon with family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lunning 
Chapel.
 Per her wishes, cremation has been accorded and entrusted to Lunning Chapel.
 A memorial has been established for the Burlington Public Library.
 A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Cheryl Levinson

James Helmick, 55, of Burlington, died Tuesday, Jan. 4,
 2022, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.

Born Feb. 2, 1966, in Burlington, he was the son of Charles 
Helmick III and Pauline Williams Walker. On April 14, 2000, he married 
Jamie Whittemore in Fort Madison.&nbsp;

Survivors include his wife, Jamie; four children; Stormy Hughes of&nbsp; Mount Pleasant, Aaron Helmick of&nbsp; Burlington, Josh Porter of Mount Pleasant, and Cory Porter of Fort Madison; one grandchild, 
Raiden and one grandchild on the way; two brothers, Russell Poland of&nbsp; 
Burlington and Nathan Helmick of&nbsp; Oklahoma; two sisters, Deloris Gates 
of Oklahoma and Donna Helmick of Quincy, Ill..

There are no formal services at this time a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/1/1641835160517.jpeg" alt="James Helmick" />
 <figcaption>James Helmick</figcaption>
 </figure>James Helmick, 55, of Burlington, died Tuesday, Jan. 4,
 2022, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.Born Feb. 2, 1966, in Burlington, he was the son of Charles 
Helmick III and Pauline Williams Walker. On April 14, 2000, he married 
Jamie Whittemore in Fort Madison.&nbsp;James was an ordained minister. Survivors include his wife, Jamie; four children; Stormy Hughes of&nbsp; Mount Pleasant, Aaron Helmick of&nbsp; Burlington, Josh Porter of Mount Pleasant, and Cory Porter of Fort Madison; one grandchild, 
Raiden and one grandchild on the way; two brothers, Russell Poland of&nbsp; 
Burlington and Nathan Helmick of&nbsp; Oklahoma; two sisters, Deloris Gates 
of Oklahoma and Donna Helmick of Quincy, Ill..Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.There are no formal services at this time a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.

James Helmick

Lucy Joan Olson Gajewski, 99, of Burlington, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, at the OakView Nursing Home and Rehabilitation in Burlington.

Born Aug. 6, 1922, in Chisholm, Minn., she was the daughter of 
Lawrence and Eva Kazior Kolodji. She married Dale Olson and a preceded her in death. On July 29, 1996, she married Bernard T. 
Gajewski in Burlington. He died on Nov. 28, 2010.

She was a member SS John &amp; Paul Catholic Church, the Moose, and 
was one of the original members of the Henderson County Golf Club.

Survivors include four sons, Glen Olson of Biggsville, Ill., 
Gerald Olson of Carman, Ill., Robert Olson of Carman, Ill., 
and Richard Olson of Biggsville, Ill.; eight grandchildren; 12 
great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren and sister, Gloris Salernitano of N.J.

A private family service will be held. Burial will be in Biggsville Cemetery.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/1/1641834991440.jpeg" alt="Lucy Olson Gajewski" />
 <figcaption>Lucy Olson Gajewski</figcaption>
 </figure>Lucy Joan Olson Gajewski, 99, of Burlington, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, at the OakView Nursing Home and Rehabilitation in Burlington.Born Aug. 6, 1922, in Chisholm, Minn., she was the daughter of 
Lawrence and Eva Kazior Kolodji. She married Dale Olson and a preceded her in death. On July 29, 1996, she married Bernard T. 
Gajewski in Burlington. He died on Nov. 28, 2010.She was a member SS John &amp; Paul Catholic Church, the Moose, and 
was one of the original members of the Henderson County Golf Club. Survivors include four sons, Glen Olson of Biggsville, Ill., 
Gerald Olson of Carman, Ill., Robert Olson of Carman, Ill., 
and Richard Olson of Biggsville, Ill.; eight grandchildren; 12 
great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren and sister, Gloris Salernitano of N.J. A private family service will be held. Burial will be in Biggsville Cemetery.

Lucy Olson Gajewski

Charles H. Pitzer, 94, of Burlington, died at Wednesday, 
Jan. 5, 2022, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West 
Burlington.

Born Sept. 23, 1927, in Burlington, he was the son of Fred and 
Emma Louise Leffers Pitzer. On April 16, 1950, he married E. Jeane Eddy 
at First United Church of Christ. She died Sept. 8, 1997. On April 
3, 1999, he married Ruth Faigle-Wells at Grace United Methodist Church 
in Burlington.&nbsp; She died March 23, 2016.

He was a 1945 graduate of Burlington High School.&nbsp;

He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving in the Pacific during World War II.

Charles worked for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe for 38.5 years, retiring in 1978.

He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. He was also a 
member of the Golden Oldies, Hawkeye Natives, Railroad Veterans 
Auxiliary and Armory.

Survivors include one son, Douglas Pitzer of Winfield, WV; one
 daughter, Carolyn Petersen of Florida; five grandchildren; eight 
great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

The memorial service for Mr. Pitzer was conducted on Saturday, 
Jan. 8 at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home with Pastor Tammy Wirt 
officiating and full military honors rendered by the Burlington 
Area Veterans Honor Guard. Cremation was entrusted to the care of 
Prugh-Thielen Crematory following the memorial service.

A memorial has been established for the Grace United Methodist Church.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/1/1641834738539.jpeg" alt="Charles Pitzer" />
 <figcaption>Charles Pitzer</figcaption>
 </figure>Charles H. Pitzer, 94, of Burlington, died at Wednesday, 
Jan. 5, 2022, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West 
Burlington.Born Sept. 23, 1927, in Burlington, he was the son of Fred and 
Emma Louise Leffers Pitzer. On April 16, 1950, he married E. Jeane Eddy 
at First United Church of Christ. She died Sept. 8, 1997. On April 
3, 1999, he married Ruth Faigle-Wells at Grace United Methodist Church 
in Burlington.&nbsp; She died March 23, 2016.He was a 1945 graduate of Burlington High School.&nbsp;He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving in the Pacific during World War II.Charles worked for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe for 38.5 years, retiring in 1978.He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. He was also a 
member of the Golden Oldies, Hawkeye Natives, Railroad Veterans 
Auxiliary and Armory. Survivors include one son, Douglas Pitzer of Winfield, WV; one
 daughter, Carolyn Petersen of Florida; five grandchildren; eight 
great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. The memorial service for Mr. Pitzer was conducted on Saturday, 
Jan. 8 at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home with Pastor Tammy Wirt 
officiating and full military honors rendered by the Burlington 
Area Veterans Honor Guard. Cremation was entrusted to the care of 
Prugh-Thielen Crematory following the memorial service.A memorial has been established for the Grace United Methodist Church.

Charles Pitzer

Lela
 C. Tull of Burlington died Jan. 7, 2022, at her residence. Born 
Feb. 24, 1939, in Burlington, she was the daughter of James Raymond 
and Lela Maude Kimbrough Helmick. She married William L. Tull on 
Sept. 2, 1962, in Burlington. Her husband died in April 20, 1999. 
 Mrs. Tull lived in Burlington until 1974 when she moved to Amarillo,
 Texas, where she lived until returning to Burlington in 2002. She 
graduated from Burlington High School and attended Amarillo College and 
Lippert’s Court Reporting School in Plainview, Texas. She worked as a 
secretary for Drake Hardware Company, Mason &amp; Hanger-Silas Mason 
Corporation, and for the Atomic Energy Commission in Burlington. She 
worked in various administrative positions for the U.S. Bureau of 
Reclamation in Amarillo retiring in 1990 and in an administrative 
position for the Amarillo Elks Lodge No. 928. 
 Mrs. Tull was a member of First Christian Church in Burlington. She
 was a member of the Elks Lodge No. 84; Women of the Moose Lodge No. 
587, and Eagles Ladies Auxiliary No. 150. Survivors include sisters-in-law, Kim Helmick and Sue Helmick of 
Burlington and Debbie Helmick of Washington and brothers-in-law, Kenneth Tull 
and Raymond Tull of Donnellson and Bradley Soule of Muscatine. Funeral services for Lela Tull will be held 2 p.m. Monday, Jan.
 10 at Lunning Chapel in Burlington. Visitation will be from noon 
until the time of service. Inurnment will be at Oakland Cemetery in Fort Madison at a later date with a Celebration of Life. 
 A memorial has been established to the Des Moines County Humane Society.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/1/1641834487005.png" alt="Lela Tull" />
 <figcaption>Lela Tull</figcaption>
 </figure>Lela
 C. Tull of Burlington died Jan. 7, 2022, at her residence. Born 
Feb. 24, 1939, in Burlington, she was the daughter of James Raymond 
and Lela Maude Kimbrough Helmick. She married William L. Tull on 
Sept. 2, 1962, in Burlington. Her husband died in April 20, 1999. 
 Mrs. Tull lived in Burlington until 1974 when she moved to Amarillo,
 Texas, where she lived until returning to Burlington in 2002. She 
graduated from Burlington High School and attended Amarillo College and 
Lippert’s Court Reporting School in Plainview, Texas. She worked as a 
secretary for Drake Hardware Company, Mason &amp; Hanger-Silas Mason 
Corporation, and for the Atomic Energy Commission in Burlington. She 
worked in various administrative positions for the U.S. Bureau of 
Reclamation in Amarillo retiring in 1990 and in an administrative 
position for the Amarillo Elks Lodge No. 928. 
 Mrs. Tull was a member of First Christian Church in Burlington. She
 was a member of the Elks Lodge No. 84; Women of the Moose Lodge No. 
587, and Eagles Ladies Auxiliary No. 150. Survivors include sisters-in-law, Kim Helmick and Sue Helmick of 
Burlington and Debbie Helmick of Washington and brothers-in-law, Kenneth Tull 
and Raymond Tull of Donnellson and Bradley Soule of Muscatine. Funeral services for Lela Tull will be held 2 p.m. Monday, Jan.
 10 at Lunning Chapel in Burlington. Visitation will be from noon 
until the time of service. Inurnment will be at Oakland Cemetery in Fort Madison at a later date with a Celebration of Life. 
 A memorial has been established to the Des Moines County Humane Society.

Lela Tull

Samuel Allen Kurrle, 67, of Burlington, died Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, at his home. Born April 15, 1954, in Triple Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, he was the son of James E. and Leanne Corman Kurrle. He married Patricia "Patti" Westfall and together they had four children. They later divorced but continued to raise their children together.

He graduated from Burlington High School and attended Southeastern Community College from 1972-1974.

Sam worked as a union millwright and was sworn into the 410 Union in Fort Madison in 1975 and later transferred to 2158 Union in Burlington. He also worked in commercial fishing, catching blue crab in the Everglades.&nbsp;

Survivors include his parents; two daughters, Amber Wulf and Lindsey Kurrle, both of Burlington; two sons, Heath Kurrle of West Burlington and Dustin Kurrle of Elkhart; seven grandchildren; and two sisters, Nancy Kurrle of Boone and Cindy Patterson of Burlington.

Visitation will be from noon until 3 p.m. with the family to receive friends on Sunday, Jan. 9 at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home.

The funeral service for Mr. Kurrle will be 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 10 at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home. Cremation will be entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory following the service.

A memorial has been established for outdoor youth activities.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/1/1641444477684.jpeg" alt="Samuel Kurrle" />
 <figcaption>Samuel Kurrle</figcaption>
 </figure>Samuel Allen Kurrle, 67, of Burlington, died Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, at his home. Born April 15, 1954, in Triple Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, he was the son of James E. and Leanne Corman Kurrle. He married Patricia "Patti" Westfall and together they had four children. They later divorced but continued to raise their children together.He graduated from Burlington High School and attended Southeastern Community College from 1972-1974.Sam worked as a union millwright and was sworn into the 410 Union in Fort Madison in 1975 and later transferred to 2158 Union in Burlington. He also worked in commercial fishing, catching blue crab in the Everglades.&nbsp;Survivors include his parents; two daughters, Amber Wulf and Lindsey Kurrle, both of Burlington; two sons, Heath Kurrle of West Burlington and Dustin Kurrle of Elkhart; seven grandchildren; and two sisters, Nancy Kurrle of Boone and Cindy Patterson of Burlington.Visitation will be from noon until 3 p.m. with the family to receive friends on Sunday, Jan. 9 at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home.The funeral service for Mr. Kurrle will be 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 10 at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home. Cremation will be entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory following the service.A memorial has been established for outdoor youth activities.&nbsp;

Samuel Kurrle

Mary Lee Crowe, 73, of Burlington, died Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, at the St. Luke's Hospital Hospice in Cedar Rapids. Mary Lee Nielsen was born June 13, 1948, in St. Joseph, Mo. She&nbsp; graduated in 1966 from Maryville High School. She obtained her bachelor's in Education from Northwest Missouri State University in 1969, and then received her master's in Education from Phillips University in 1986. She worked for the Burlington Community School District in the elementary schools.

Survivors include her husband, Mike; daughters, Erica and Ashlee; sister, Janet; and three grandchildren.

Mary Lee did not want a funeral, so in compromise the family invites everyone to come share memories and celebrate Mary Lee's life on Thursday, Jan. 6 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for the Lewy Body Dementia Association or St. Luke's Foundation for UnityPoint Hospice.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/1/1641348662798.jpeg" alt="Mary Lee Crowe" />
 <figcaption>Mary Lee Crowe</figcaption>
 </figure>Mary Lee Crowe, 73, of Burlington, died Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, at the St. Luke's Hospital Hospice in Cedar Rapids. Mary Lee Nielsen was born June 13, 1948, in St. Joseph, Mo. She&nbsp; graduated in 1966 from Maryville High School. She obtained her bachelor's in Education from Northwest Missouri State University in 1969, and then received her master's in Education from Phillips University in 1986. She worked for the Burlington Community School District in the elementary schools. Mary Lee was of the Christian faith.Survivors include her husband, Mike; daughters, Erica and Ashlee; sister, Janet; and three grandchildren. Mary Lee did not want a funeral, so in compromise the family invites everyone to come share memories and celebrate Mary Lee's life on Thursday, Jan. 6 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home.In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for the Lewy Body Dementia Association or St. Luke's Foundation for UnityPoint Hospice.

Mary Lee Crowe

John Carl Duttweiler, 85, of West Burlington, died Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, at his home.

Born April 18, 1936, in Iowa City, he was the son of J. Hubert and S. Kathryn Kracaw Duttweiler. On Oct. 6, 1956, he married Marjorie Lilliann McKay in Ottumwa.&nbsp;

He graduated from Mt. Pleasant Community School in 1954. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1954 until 1957 in the Cactus Patch Battery C, 438AAA Battalion, 103rd CasCon. John later attended an online tech school for Diesel Mechanics. He was a certified coach through SCC and an SCCA Nationally Licensed Corner Worker. He worked at various race tracks, including Daytona, Sebring, and Blackhawk. John was a farmer and also a diesel mechanic with Churchill Truck Lines from 1964 to 1994.

John attended Calvary Baptist Church in Burlington. When his grandchildren were younger, John was an assistant coach for football and basketball at James Madison Middle School for about six years. He was inducted into America's Old-Time Country Music Hall of Fame located in Anita, Iowa.

Survivors include his wife; four children, Deborah Stewart of Burlington, John Neil Duttweiler of Burlington, Laura DeBower of Apopka, Fla., and Kenneth Duttweiler of Burlington; seven grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren; and two great great-grandchildren.

John donated his body to the University of Iowa for scientific research.

Family will receive friends from 2 until 3 p.m., Friday, Jan. 7 at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home.

The memorial service for John C. Duttweiler will be 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7 at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home with the Reverend Simeon Counterman officiating. Burial will be in Forest Home Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/1/1641260910083.jpeg" alt="John Duttweiler" />
 <figcaption>John Duttweiler</figcaption>
 </figure>John Carl Duttweiler, 85, of West Burlington, died Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, at his home. Born April 18, 1936, in Iowa City, he was the son of J. Hubert and S. Kathryn Kracaw Duttweiler. On Oct. 6, 1956, he married Marjorie Lilliann McKay in Ottumwa.&nbsp;He graduated from Mt. Pleasant Community School in 1954. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1954 until 1957 in the Cactus Patch Battery C, 438AAA Battalion, 103rd CasCon. John later attended an online tech school for Diesel Mechanics. He was a certified coach through SCC and an SCCA Nationally Licensed Corner Worker. He worked at various race tracks, including Daytona, Sebring, and Blackhawk. John was a farmer and also a diesel mechanic with Churchill Truck Lines from 1964 to 1994.John attended Calvary Baptist Church in Burlington. When his grandchildren were younger, John was an assistant coach for football and basketball at James Madison Middle School for about six years. He was inducted into America's Old-Time Country Music Hall of Fame located in Anita, Iowa.Survivors include his wife; four children, Deborah Stewart of Burlington, John Neil Duttweiler of Burlington, Laura DeBower of Apopka, Fla., and Kenneth Duttweiler of Burlington; seven grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren; and two great great-grandchildren. John donated his body to the University of Iowa for scientific research.Family will receive friends from 2 until 3 p.m., Friday, Jan. 7 at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home.The memorial service for John C. Duttweiler will be 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7 at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home with the Reverend Simeon Counterman officiating. Burial will be in Forest Home Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant at a later date.In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

John Duttweiler

Larry Howard Johnson, 84, of Mediapolis, died Jan. 2, 2022. Born Dec. 5, 1937, in Burlington, he was the son of Howard Raymond and Grace Emma Dewalt Johnson. He grew up in Mediapolis, but also called Danville, Sperry, and Morning Sun home. Larry drove a Mediapolis school bus at the age of 16, and joined the Navy at 17. He was stationed on the USS Antietam from 1955 to 1959. After returning from service, he worked for Leonard’s Quarry in Pleasant Grove, US Gypsum plant, and then General Electric for 29 years until his retirement in 1994. He married Rosemary Lee Weicher on Jan. 9, 1961, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in West Burlington. She died Jan. 18, 2014. Survivors include his four children; Lorie Styles of Atlanta, Ga., Brian Johnson of Mesa, Ariz., Darren Johnson of Morning Sun, and Scott Johnson of Sperry; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Kenny Johnson of Danville and Warren Johnson of Mediapolis. The funeral service for Mr. Johnson will be 2 p.m. Friday, January 7 at Lunning Chapel. The Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard will conduct military rites. Interment will be held in Aspen Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the funeral service. A memorial has been established for Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/1/1641260347945.png" alt="Larry Johnson " />
 <figcaption>Larry Johnson </figcaption>
 </figure>Larry Howard Johnson, 84, of Mediapolis, died Jan. 2, 2022. Born Dec. 5, 1937, in Burlington, he was the son of Howard Raymond and Grace Emma Dewalt Johnson. He grew up in Mediapolis, but also called Danville, Sperry, and Morning Sun home. Larry drove a Mediapolis school bus at the age of 16, and joined the Navy at 17. He was stationed on the USS Antietam from 1955 to 1959. After returning from service, he worked for Leonard’s Quarry in Pleasant Grove, US Gypsum plant, and then General Electric for 29 years until his retirement in 1994. He married Rosemary Lee Weicher on Jan. 9, 1961, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in West Burlington. She died Jan. 18, 2014. Survivors include his four children; Lorie Styles of Atlanta, Ga., Brian Johnson of Mesa, Ariz., Darren Johnson of Morning Sun, and Scott Johnson of Sperry; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Kenny Johnson of Danville and Warren Johnson of Mediapolis. The funeral service for Mr. Johnson will be 2 p.m. Friday, January 7 at Lunning Chapel. The Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard will conduct military rites. Interment will be held in Aspen Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the funeral service. A memorial has been established for Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House.

Larry Johnson

Kimberly K. Kephart-Maxam, 58, of Burlington died Thursday, Dec. 30,
 2021, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.
 Born May 22, 1963, in Burlington, she was the daughter of William “Bill” and Joyce Virginia Sly Kephart.
 Kim graduated from Burlington Community High School class of 1981. She earned a master’s degree in Psychology.
 Kim worked in the pro shop at SportsWorx for 10 years. She was a former Clinical Psychologist.
 She was affiliated with Harmony Bible Church. Survivors include her mother; brothers ,
William Kephart II and Barry Kephart, both of Houston, Texas; and sister, Kathi Michelson of West Burlington. Visitation for Kim will be Thursday, Jan. 6 at Lunning 
Chapel with family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friends may
 call from 1 to 7 p.m. The funeral service for Kim will be Friday,
 Jan. 7 at 10:30 a.m. at Lunning Chapel with Pastor Randy Beary
 officiating. 
 Cremation will be accorded and entrusted to Lunning Chapel following
 the services. Inurnment will be at a later date in Aspen Grove Cemetery. A memorial has been established.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2021/12/1640977166335.png" alt="Kimberly Kephart-Maxam" />
 <figcaption>Kimberly Kephart-Maxam</figcaption>
 </figure>Kimberly K. Kephart-Maxam, 58, of Burlington died Thursday, Dec. 30,
 2021, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.
 Born May 22, 1963, in Burlington, she was the daughter of William “Bill” and Joyce Virginia Sly Kephart.
 Kim graduated from Burlington Community High School class of 1981. She earned a master’s degree in Psychology.
 Kim worked in the pro shop at SportsWorx for 10 years. She was a former Clinical Psychologist.
 She was affiliated with Harmony Bible Church. Survivors include her mother; brothers ,
William Kephart II and Barry Kephart, both of Houston, Texas; and sister, Kathi Michelson of West Burlington. Visitation for Kim will be Thursday, Jan. 6 at Lunning 
Chapel with family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friends may
 call from 1 to 7 p.m. The funeral service for Kim will be Friday,
 Jan. 7 at 10:30 a.m. at Lunning Chapel with Pastor Randy Beary
 officiating. 
 Cremation will be accorded and entrusted to Lunning Chapel following
 the services. Inurnment will be at a later date in Aspen Grove Cemetery. A memorial has been established.

Kimberly Kephart-Maxam

Virginia Lucille Davis, 96, of Burlington, died Monday, Dec. 27, 
2021, at OakView Care and Rehabilitation Center in Burlington.
 Born Feb. 4, 1925 in Ottumwa, she was the daughter of 
George Henry and Mabel Ruth Henderson Cantrell. She married Merle 
Davis on June 2, 1940, in Lancaster, Mo. He died Dec. 2, 1996.
 Lucille was a long time member of Riverside Baptist Church. She 
worked for John Morrell Company, St. Joseph Hospital, and Ottumwa 
Hospital. She was a housewife and mother.
 She is survived by her three sons, James Davis of Burlington, Danny 
Davis of Stronghurst, Ill., and Steven Davis of 
Burlington; and four grandchildren. The funeral service for Mrs. Davis was held Thursday, 
Dec. 30 at Lunning Chapel with interment in Aspen Grove Cemetery.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2021/12/1640976832271.png" alt="Virginia Davis" />
 <figcaption>Virginia Davis</figcaption>
 </figure>Virginia Lucille Davis, 96, of Burlington, died Monday, Dec. 27, 
2021, at OakView Care and Rehabilitation Center in Burlington.
 Born Feb. 4, 1925 in Ottumwa, she was the daughter of 
George Henry and Mabel Ruth Henderson Cantrell. She married Merle 
Davis on June 2, 1940, in Lancaster, Mo. He died Dec. 2, 1996.
 Lucille was a long time member of Riverside Baptist Church. She 
worked for John Morrell Company, St. Joseph Hospital, and Ottumwa 
Hospital. She was a housewife and mother.
 She is survived by her three sons, James Davis of Burlington, Danny 
Davis of Stronghurst, Ill., and Steven Davis of 
Burlington; and four grandchildren. The funeral service for Mrs. Davis was held Thursday, 
Dec. 30 at Lunning Chapel with interment in Aspen Grove Cemetery.

Virginia Davis

Chad Richard Caldwell, 47, of Burlington, died Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, at his residence.
 Born Oct. 23, 1974, in Burlington, he was the son of Richard Harrison Caldwell Sr. and Kathy Rinae Cluney. 
 Chad was a graduate of Burlington High School. He previously worked for I.A.A.P. and in production for Case I.H.
 He is survived by one brother, Quinton Smothers of Burlington; half-brother, Richard H. Caldwell Jr.; and maternal grandmother, Carol M. Cluney
 of Burlington.
 There will be no formal funeral services at this time. According to his wishes cremation has been accorded.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2021/12/1640976574208.png" alt="Chad Caldwell" />
 <figcaption>Chad Caldwell</figcaption>
 </figure>Chad Richard Caldwell, 47, of Burlington, died Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, at his residence.
 Born Oct. 23, 1974, in Burlington, he was the son of Richard Harrison Caldwell Sr. and Kathy Rinae Cluney. 
 Chad was a graduate of Burlington High School. He previously worked for I.A.A.P. and in production for Case I.H.
 He is survived by one brother, Quinton Smothers of Burlington; half-brother, Richard H. Caldwell Jr.; and maternal grandmother, Carol M. Cluney
 of Burlington.
 There will be no formal funeral services at this time. According to his wishes cremation has been accorded.

Chad Caldwell

Georgia Mae Thompson, 70 of Davenport, died at Danville Care Center on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021.&nbsp;

She was born Nov. 2, 1951, in Sikeston, Mo, the 
daughter of Pastor Marshall Henry Thompson and Leetta Thompson.

Georgia was born and raised in Sikeston. She later moved to
 Burlington and was a member at Union Baptist Church. Georgia was a caregiver and maintenance for the YMCA in Davenport.

She is survived by one daughter, Vonsuere D. Thompson of Joplin, Mo.; one son, Carlos B. Thompson; one brother, Iva “Ricky” Thompson of Burlington; eight 
grandkids and several great-grandkids.

The funeral service for Mrs. Thompson was held
December 30, 2021, at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home with Reverend Lawrence 
L. Manson officiating.&nbsp; Burial was in Aspen Grove Cemetery following
 the service.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2021/12/1640976265513.jpeg" alt="Georgia Thompson" />
 <figcaption>Georgia Thompson</figcaption>
 </figure>Georgia Mae Thompson, 70 of Davenport, died at Danville Care Center on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021.&nbsp;She was born Nov. 2, 1951, in Sikeston, Mo, the 
daughter of Pastor Marshall Henry Thompson and Leetta Thompson. Georgia was born and raised in Sikeston. She later moved to
 Burlington and was a member at Union Baptist Church. Georgia was a caregiver and maintenance for the YMCA in Davenport. She is survived by one daughter, Vonsuere D. Thompson of Joplin, Mo.; one son, Carlos B. Thompson; one brother, Iva “Ricky” Thompson of Burlington; eight 
grandkids and several great-grandkids. The funeral service for Mrs. Thompson was held
December 30, 2021, at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home with Reverend Lawrence 
L. Manson officiating.&nbsp; Burial was in Aspen Grove Cemetery following
 the service.&nbsp;

Georgia Thompson

Brian W. Johnson, 55, of West Burlington, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at his residence.&nbsp;

He was born April 20, 1966, to Wanda Johnson. He attended Danville 
High School and graduated in 1985. He later attended Southeastern 
Community College and earned an Associates Degree in 1995.

Survivors include his girlfriend, Tricia Tanner, of Washington, Iowa; parents, Donald and Wanda Nafziger of Danville; daughter, Leah 
Cupples of Newton, Iowa; son, Jacob Mettler of New London; and two 
grandsons.

Visitation will be from noon until 7 p.m. with the family to receive
 friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3 at 
Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home. Cremation will be entrusted to Prugh 
Crematory following the visitation. Burial will be held at a later 
date.&nbsp;

A memorial has been established for the West Burlington Fire Department.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2021/12/1640974813972.jpeg" alt="Brian Johnson " />
 <figcaption>Brian Johnson </figcaption>
 </figure>Brian W. Johnson, 55, of West Burlington, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at his residence.&nbsp;He was born April 20, 1966, to Wanda Johnson. He attended Danville 
High School and graduated in 1985. He later attended Southeastern 
Community College and earned an Associates Degree in 1995.Survivors include his girlfriend, Tricia Tanner, of Washington, Iowa; parents, Donald and Wanda Nafziger of Danville; daughter, Leah 
Cupples of Newton, Iowa; son, Jacob Mettler of New London; and two 
grandsons.Visitation will be from noon until 7 p.m. with the family to receive
 friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3 at 
Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home. Cremation will be entrusted to Prugh 
Crematory following the visitation. Burial will be held at a later 
date.&nbsp;A memorial has been established for the West Burlington Fire Department.&nbsp;Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.

Brian Johnson

Jeffrey Lee Grimes, 56, of Burlington, died Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington. Born December 24, 1965, in Burlington, he was the son of Donald L. and Joyce A. Metz Grimes. He married Lisa Lawlor; they later divorced. He then married Jamie Fair Stewart; they later divorced. Jeff worked in construction starting with Worley’s Asphalt and Paving, Mike Nelson Concrete Company, and DeLong Construction Company where he was superintendent. He is survived by his three children, Bailey Dunkin, Lea Grimes, and Matthew Grimes all of Burlington; two brothers, Scott Grimes of West Burlington and Duane Grimes of Lone Tree, Iowa; and two grandchildren. The visitation will be 4 until 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30 at Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends. A private family graveside committal will be held in Aspen Grove Cemetery. A memorial has been established.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2021/12/1640741812432.png" alt="Jeffrey Grimes" />
 <figcaption>Jeffrey Grimes</figcaption>
 </figure>Jeffrey Lee Grimes, 56, of Burlington, died Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington. Born December 24, 1965, in Burlington, he was the son of Donald L. and Joyce A. Metz Grimes. He married Lisa Lawlor; they later divorced. He then married Jamie Fair Stewart; they later divorced. Jeff worked in construction starting with Worley’s Asphalt and Paving, Mike Nelson Concrete Company, and DeLong Construction Company where he was superintendent. He is survived by his three children, Bailey Dunkin, Lea Grimes, and Matthew Grimes all of Burlington; two brothers, Scott Grimes of West Burlington and Duane Grimes of Lone Tree, Iowa; and two grandchildren. The visitation will be 4 until 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30 at Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends. A private family graveside committal will be held in Aspen Grove Cemetery. A memorial has been established.

Jeffrey Grimes

Dorothy L. Shanstrom, 77, of Burlington, died Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington. Born July 17, 1944, in Marshalltown, she was the daughter of Robert Dean and Katherine Louise Lammert Billingsley. She married Gary Shanstrom on Sept. 8, 1963, in Hillsboro. He died Jan. 27, 1998. Dorothy worked as a supervisor at Burlington Medical Center until her retirement in 1994. Prior to that, she worked for 15 years as an employment recruiter for the federal government. She is survived by her four children, Mark Shanstrom of West Point, Lora Pitts and Todd Shanstrom, both of rural Burlington, and Dawn Worley of Wapello; nine grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. A private graveside service and inurnment will be held at a later date in Prairie Grove Cemetery, rural West Burlington. According to her wishes, cremation has been entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2021/12/1640741588946.png" alt="Dorothy Shanstrom" />
 <figcaption>Dorothy Shanstrom</figcaption>
 </figure>Dorothy L. Shanstrom, 77, of Burlington, died Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington. Born July 17, 1944, in Marshalltown, she was the daughter of Robert Dean and Katherine Louise Lammert Billingsley. She married Gary Shanstrom on Sept. 8, 1963, in Hillsboro. He died Jan. 27, 1998. Dorothy worked as a supervisor at Burlington Medical Center until her retirement in 1994. Prior to that, she worked for 15 years as an employment recruiter for the federal government. She is survived by her four children, Mark Shanstrom of West Point, Lora Pitts and Todd Shanstrom, both of rural Burlington, and Dawn Worley of Wapello; nine grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. A private graveside service and inurnment will be held at a later date in Prairie Grove Cemetery, rural West Burlington. According to her wishes, cremation has been entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel.

Dorothy Shanstrom

Jimmy T. Moyner, 90, of Burlington died Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, at Oakview Nursing Home, Burlington. Jimmy was born March 16, 1931, to John and Amanda Balzar Moyner in Burlington. He married Darlene M. McLaughlin Oct. 6, 1950, in Burlington. Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in France. He worked as a machinist at Iowa Ordinance Plant for 14 years and Burlington Northern Railroad for 20 years. He was a life-long active member of First Christian Church and served as deacon, usher and chief coffee maker! He was also a member of the Moose lodge, Eagles lodge, American Legion, and the Machinist Union. He is survived by his wife; sons, Tom Moyner of Burlington, Ken Moyner of St. Charles, Ill., Randy Moyner of Burlington, Gary Moyner of Burlington; daughter, Linda Moyner Roderick of West Point; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, at 11 a.m. at First Christian Church, 1221 Park Avenue, Burlington, with the Reverend David Yonker officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard. A luncheon will follow at the church. Burial will be at a later date in Burlington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for First Christian Church of Burlington.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2021/12/1640741369900.png" alt="Jimmy Moyner" />
 <figcaption>Jimmy Moyner</figcaption>
 </figure>Jimmy T. Moyner, 90, of Burlington died Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, at Oakview Nursing Home, Burlington. Jimmy was born March 16, 1931, to John and Amanda Balzar Moyner in Burlington. He married Darlene M. McLaughlin Oct. 6, 1950, in Burlington. Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in France. He worked as a machinist at Iowa Ordinance Plant for 14 years and Burlington Northern Railroad for 20 years. He was a life-long active member of First Christian Church and served as deacon, usher and chief coffee maker! He was also a member of the Moose lodge, Eagles lodge, American Legion, and the Machinist Union. He is survived by his wife; sons, Tom Moyner of Burlington, Ken Moyner of St. Charles, Ill., Randy Moyner of Burlington, Gary Moyner of Burlington; daughter, Linda Moyner Roderick of West Point; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, at 11 a.m. at First Christian Church, 1221 Park Avenue, Burlington, with the Reverend David Yonker officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard. A luncheon will follow at the church. Burial will be at a later date in Burlington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for First Christian Church of Burlington.

Jimmy Moyner

David P. Cummings, 74, of Burlington, died Dec. 25, 2021, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.

Born Jan. 14, 1947,&nbsp; he was the son of Hugh and Anna Lea Meyerholz Cummings.&nbsp;

Survivors include one brother, Michael Cummings of Tallangatta, Victoria, Australia, and one sister, Pam Hazell of Washington, Iowa, and their families.

A celebration of life will be planned this summer at the Tradewinds Cabin on the Mississippi.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2021/12/1640740647282.jpeg" alt="David Cummings " />
 <figcaption>David Cummings </figcaption>
 </figure>David P. Cummings, 74, of Burlington, died Dec. 25, 2021, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.Born Jan. 14, 1947,&nbsp; he was the son of Hugh and Anna Lea Meyerholz Cummings.&nbsp;Survivors include one brother, Michael Cummings of Tallangatta, Victoria, Australia, and one sister, Pam Hazell of Washington, Iowa, and their families. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.A celebration of life will be planned this summer at the Tradewinds Cabin on the Mississippi.&nbsp;

David Cummings

James Robert Orth, 40, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, Dec.&nbsp; 27, 2021, at the Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids.

Born Sept. 8, 1981, in Sigourney, he was the son of Edward R. and Delores R. Juettemeyer Orth. He graduated from Burlington High School.&nbsp;

James enjoyed working at Goodwill of the Heartland.&nbsp;

He was of Catholic faith and was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids and Divine Mercy Parish in Burlington. He loved to participate in the Special Olympics, competing in many sports over the past 16 years; his favorites being power lifting and bike racing.

Survivors include three sisters, Angie Walljasper of West Point, Beth Orth of Cedar Rapids, and Cindy DiPrima of Augusta; five brothers, Donald Orth, Daren Orth, Gabe Orth, and Everett Orth, all of Burlington, and Roy "Bubba" Orth of Augusta; and grandmother, Pauline Seaba of Webster, Iowa.

The family will receive friends following a 3 p.m. rosary service until 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids.&nbsp;

The Funeral Mass of the Resurrection for Mr. Orth will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, at Divine Mercy Parish-St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Rev. James Flattery as the Celebrant. A time of food and fellowship will be held in the fellowship hall of St. John's Church following the service. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery at a later date.

A memorial has been established for the Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Special Olympics.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2021/12/1640740400341.jpeg" alt="James Orth " />
 <figcaption>James Orth </figcaption>
 </figure>James Robert Orth, 40, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, Dec.&nbsp; 27, 2021, at the Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids.Born Sept. 8, 1981, in Sigourney, he was the son of Edward R. and Delores R. Juettemeyer Orth. He graduated from Burlington High School.&nbsp;James enjoyed working at Goodwill of the Heartland.&nbsp;He was of Catholic faith and was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids and Divine Mercy Parish in Burlington. He loved to participate in the Special Olympics, competing in many sports over the past 16 years; his favorites being power lifting and bike racing. Survivors include three sisters, Angie Walljasper of West Point, Beth Orth of Cedar Rapids, and Cindy DiPrima of Augusta; five brothers, Donald Orth, Daren Orth, Gabe Orth, and Everett Orth, all of Burlington, and Roy "Bubba" Orth of Augusta; and grandmother, Pauline Seaba of Webster, Iowa.The family will receive friends following a 3 p.m. rosary service until 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids.&nbsp;The Funeral Mass of the Resurrection for Mr. Orth will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, at Divine Mercy Parish-St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Rev. James Flattery as the Celebrant. A time of food and fellowship will be held in the fellowship hall of St. John's Church following the service. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery at a later date.A memorial has been established for the Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Special Olympics.&nbsp;

James Orth

Richard B. "Dick" Gaddis, Jr., 71, of Oquawka, Ill., and formerly of Burlington, passed away at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021. 
 Dick was born Jan. 31, 1950, in Chicago, Ill., the son of Richard B.
 and Joyce Blomstrom Gaddis, Sr. Dick graduated from Burlington High 
School with the class of 1968. After high school, Dick joined the United
 States Navy and served until 1974. Dick previously worked for Walter 
Fox Appliance, Exide, and Burlington Northern Santa Fe shops in 
Burlington, where he retired.
 Dick married Bonnie Wagy on November 23, 1985 in Oquawka, Ill. Dick is survived by his wife; daughter,
Brandi Gaddis; his caretaker and son, Andy Gaddis; stepdaughter, 
Nicole Pearson; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandson. The memorial funeral service will be held in Lunning Chapel at 2 p.m.
 Wednesday, Dec. 29 with Pastor Dan Ashton of Rozetta Baptist 
Church officiating. The Burlington Area Honor Guard will conduct military rites. The family will receive friends from noon until the time
 of service. Cremation has been accorded.
 A memorial has been established for the American Diabetes Association.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2021/12/1640740904881.png" alt="Richard Gaddis" />
 <figcaption>Richard Gaddis</figcaption>
 </figure>Richard B. "Dick" Gaddis, Jr., 71, of Oquawka, Ill., and formerly of Burlington, passed away at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021. 
 Dick was born Jan. 31, 1950, in Chicago, Ill., the son of Richard B.
 and Joyce Blomstrom Gaddis, Sr. Dick graduated from Burlington High 
School with the class of 1968. After high school, Dick joined the United
 States Navy and served until 1974. Dick previously worked for Walter 
Fox Appliance, Exide, and Burlington Northern Santa Fe shops in 
Burlington, where he retired.
 Dick married Bonnie Wagy on November 23, 1985 in Oquawka, Ill. Dick is survived by his wife; daughter,
Brandi Gaddis; his caretaker and son, Andy Gaddis; stepdaughter, 
Nicole Pearson; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandson. The memorial funeral service will be held in Lunning Chapel at 2 p.m.
 Wednesday, Dec. 29 with Pastor Dan Ashton of Rozetta Baptist 
Church officiating. The Burlington Area Honor Guard will conduct military rites. The family will receive friends from noon until the time
 of service. Cremation has been accorded.
 A memorial has been established for the American Diabetes Association.

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