Marilyn Jane Lloyd, 90, of Burlington, died Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, at the Klein Center in West Burlington. Born Jan. 20, 1931, in Hawarden, Iowa, she was the daughter of Warren and Madge Sidwell Nanninga. On June 14, 1953, she married Richard G. Lloyd. Richard died Dec. 19, 2005. Mrs. Lloyd was a 1948 graduate of Hawarden High School and a 1950 graduate of Iowa State Teachers College (now the University of Northern Iowa), Cedar Falls, in elementary education. She also studied at Morningside College in Sioux City. She was an elementary teacher at Marcus, Iowa, from 1950 to 1952 and at Sioux City from 1952 to 1954. After moving with her family to Burlington in 1971, she worked as an associate in the Burlington Community School District for ten years, retiring in 1995. Marilyn was a member and past president of Treble Clef Club, a member and president for four years of the Retired School Personnel Association, a member of PEO Chapter P (holding various offices), and of the King’s Daughters Auxiliary. She was also a member of First United Methodist Church, Aldersgate Class (Sarah Circle), and the United Methodist Women. She taught piano many years, had been pianist for the Rotary Club’s noon meetings since the 1990s, and was a church pianist on a substitute basis for various Burlington churches. Survivors include two sons, Charles Lloyd of Nevada and David of Burlington; two daughters, Margaret Wozniak of Burlington and Rosemary Cameron of Arcadia; 13 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28 at Lunning Chapel, with family meeting friends from 5 to 7 p.m. The funeral for Marilyn Lloyd will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 29 at First United Methodist Church, Burlington. Pastors Jacob Yochum and Joan Rodgers will officiate. Burial will be at Aspen Grove Cemetery. A time of food and fellowship will be held at the Loft on Jefferson following the burial. Memorials have been established for First United Methodist Church in Burlington and the Burlington Municipal Band.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2021/12/1640640873658.png" alt="Marilyn Lloyd" />
 <figcaption>Marilyn Lloyd</figcaption>
 </figure>Marilyn Jane Lloyd, 90, of Burlington, died Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, at the Klein Center in West Burlington. Born Jan. 20, 1931, in Hawarden, Iowa, she was the daughter of Warren and Madge Sidwell Nanninga. On June 14, 1953, she married Richard G. Lloyd. Richard died Dec. 19, 2005. Mrs. Lloyd was a 1948 graduate of Hawarden High School and a 1950 graduate of Iowa State Teachers College (now the University of Northern Iowa), Cedar Falls, in elementary education. She also studied at Morningside College in Sioux City. She was an elementary teacher at Marcus, Iowa, from 1950 to 1952 and at Sioux City from 1952 to 1954. After moving with her family to Burlington in 1971, she worked as an associate in the Burlington Community School District for ten years, retiring in 1995. Marilyn was a member and past president of Treble Clef Club, a member and president for four years of the Retired School Personnel Association, a member of PEO Chapter P (holding various offices), and of the King’s Daughters Auxiliary. She was also a member of First United Methodist Church, Aldersgate Class (Sarah Circle), and the United Methodist Women. She taught piano many years, had been pianist for the Rotary Club’s noon meetings since the 1990s, and was a church pianist on a substitute basis for various Burlington churches. Survivors include two sons, Charles Lloyd of Nevada and David of Burlington; two daughters, Margaret Wozniak of Burlington and Rosemary Cameron of Arcadia; 13 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28 at Lunning Chapel, with family meeting friends from 5 to 7 p.m. The funeral for Marilyn Lloyd will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 29 at First United Methodist Church, Burlington. Pastors Jacob Yochum and Joan Rodgers will officiate. Burial will be at Aspen Grove Cemetery. A time of food and fellowship will be held at the Loft on Jefferson following the burial. Memorials have been established for First United Methodist Church in Burlington and the Burlington Municipal Band.

Marilyn Lloyd

Edward Ralph Blythe, 77, Burlington, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, at the Klein Center in West Burlington.

Born May 21, 1944, in Burlington, he was the son of Jack Blythe and Mae Kephart. He married Patricia Ann Nelson and they were later divorced. On October 21, 1978, he married Susan Benedict in Burlington.&nbsp;

He served his country in the United States National Guard.

Edward was a member of Community of Christ Church in Burlington, where he was ordained as a teacher and First Congregational Church in Burlington.

Survivors include his wife; three sons, Todd Blythe of West Burlington, Richard Blythe of Chariton, Mark Blythe of Chicago, Ill.; four grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Stanley Blythe of Wyaconda, Mo., and Leonard "Ike" Blythe of Burlington; and a sister, Joyce Patton of West Point.

Family will receive friends from 9 until 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29 at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 virus, the family requests that those planning to attend please wear a mask or face covering.

The funeral service for Mr. Blythe will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 29 at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home with Elder Al Ourth officiating. Full military honors will be rendered by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard. 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.

A memorial has been established for the Alzheimer's Association.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2021/12/1640638385098.jpeg" alt="Edward Blythe" />
 <figcaption>Edward Blythe</figcaption>
 </figure>Edward Ralph Blythe, 77, Burlington, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, at the Klein Center in West Burlington.Born May 21, 1944, in Burlington, he was the son of Jack Blythe and Mae Kephart. He married Patricia Ann Nelson and they were later divorced. On October 21, 1978, he married Susan Benedict in Burlington.&nbsp;He served his country in the United States National Guard.Edward was a member of Community of Christ Church in Burlington, where he was ordained as a teacher and First Congregational Church in Burlington. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Todd Blythe of West Burlington, Richard Blythe of Chariton, Mark Blythe of Chicago, Ill.; four grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Stanley Blythe of Wyaconda, Mo., and Leonard "Ike" Blythe of Burlington; and a sister, Joyce Patton of West Point.Family will receive friends from 9 until 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29 at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 virus, the family requests that those planning to attend please wear a mask or face covering.The funeral service for Mr. Blythe will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 29 at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home with Elder Al Ourth officiating. Full military honors will be rendered by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard. 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.A memorial has been established for the Alzheimer's Association.

Edward Blythe

Mary Ann Goetz, 86 of Keokuk, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa.

She was born Nov. 16, 1935, in Keokuk, the daughter of Jess and Mary Neal McFadden Savacool.&nbsp; Mary Ann graduated from St. Peter’s High School with the class of 1954.

On May 5, 1956, Mary Ann was united in marriage to Jack F. Goetz at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Keokuk.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on July 21, 2019.

Mary Ann had been employed by General Mills and Sullivan’s in her younger years.

She was a member of All Saints Catholic Church, Ladies of Charity and the Altar and Rosary Society.

Mary Ann enjoyed a good game of Bingo and liked to scroll through Facebook regularly.&nbsp; She was an avid garage sale and thrift store shopper with a good eye for a bargain.&nbsp; Mary Ann was faithful at sending out cards to her family and friends for all occasions.&nbsp; She was a dedicated volunteer at St. Vincent’s and Cardinal Stritch for many years. Above all, Mary Ann adored her grandchildren and the time she spent with her family.&nbsp; She was an enthusiastic fan of all her grandchildren’s and great-grandchildren’s activities.

She is survived by five children, John Goetz (Kim) of Keokuk, Dan Goetz&nbsp; (Vicky) of Excelsior Springs, M0., Martha Riney (Randy) of Keokuk, Father Marty Goetz of Burlington, and Joseph Goetz (Amy) of Keokuk; grandchildren, Jennifer Goetz, Austin Goetz, Matt Goetz (Jan), Sara (Tyler) Owen, Jessica Goetz, Michael Goetz (Ashley), David Riney (Leigh Ann), Daniel Riney (Kelli), Martin “Chuck” Riney, Jessie Clark (Brandon), Nickie Lynn (Jesse), Patrick Goetz and Allie Hayden; twelve great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and great- nieces and great-nephews.

Besides her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents and one daughter-in-law, Karen Goetz.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at All Saints Catholic Church in Keokuk with Father Marty Goetz officiating.&nbsp; A private family burial will be held in the Keokuk National Cemetery.

Visitation will be held after 1 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk with family meeting with friends from 5 to 7:30 p.m.&nbsp; A Rosary will be prayed at 7:30 p.m.

Memorials may be made to the Keokuk Catholic Schools or the Ladies of Charity.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at&nbsp; <a href="http://www.vigenmemorialhome.com/" target="_blank">www.vigenmemorialhome.com</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2021/12/1640383426497.jpeg" alt="Mary Ann Goetz " />
 <figcaption>Mary Ann Goetz </figcaption>
 </figure>Mary Ann Goetz, 86 of Keokuk, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa.She was born Nov. 16, 1935, in Keokuk, the daughter of Jess and Mary Neal McFadden Savacool.&nbsp; Mary Ann graduated from St. Peter’s High School with the class of 1954.On May 5, 1956, Mary Ann was united in marriage to Jack F. Goetz at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Keokuk.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on July 21, 2019.Mary Ann had been employed by General Mills and Sullivan’s in her younger years.She was a member of All Saints Catholic Church, Ladies of Charity and the Altar and Rosary Society.Mary Ann enjoyed a good game of Bingo and liked to scroll through Facebook regularly.&nbsp; She was an avid garage sale and thrift store shopper with a good eye for a bargain.&nbsp; Mary Ann was faithful at sending out cards to her family and friends for all occasions.&nbsp; She was a dedicated volunteer at St. Vincent’s and Cardinal Stritch for many years. Above all, Mary Ann adored her grandchildren and the time she spent with her family.&nbsp; She was an enthusiastic fan of all her grandchildren’s and great-grandchildren’s activities.She is survived by five children, John Goetz (Kim) of Keokuk, Dan Goetz&nbsp; (Vicky) of Excelsior Springs, M0., Martha Riney (Randy) of Keokuk, Father Marty Goetz of Burlington, and Joseph Goetz (Amy) of Keokuk; grandchildren, Jennifer Goetz, Austin Goetz, Matt Goetz (Jan), Sara (Tyler) Owen, Jessica Goetz, Michael Goetz (Ashley), David Riney (Leigh Ann), Daniel Riney (Kelli), Martin “Chuck” Riney, Jessie Clark (Brandon), Nickie Lynn (Jesse), Patrick Goetz and Allie Hayden; twelve great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and great- nieces and great-nephews.Besides her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents and one daughter-in-law, Karen Goetz.A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at All Saints Catholic Church in Keokuk with Father Marty Goetz officiating.&nbsp; A private family burial will be held in the Keokuk National Cemetery.Visitation will be held after 1 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk with family meeting with friends from 5 to 7:30 p.m.&nbsp; A Rosary will be prayed at 7:30 p.m.Memorials may be made to the Keokuk Catholic Schools or the Ladies of Charity.Online condolences may be sent to the family at&nbsp; <a href="http://www.vigenmemorialhome.com/" target="_blank">www.vigenmemorialhome.com</a>

Mary Ann Goetz

Phyllis Dunn died on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. She was born on Jan. 6, 1930.

There will be no services for Phyllis at this time. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House and the Des Moines County Humane Society. Please send memorials to: Lunning Funeral Chapel 2620 Mt. Pleasant St. Burlington, Iowa 52601

Phyllis Dunn died on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. She was born on Jan. 6, 1930. There will be no services for Phyllis at this time. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House and the Des Moines County Humane Society. Please send memorials to: Lunning Funeral Chapel 2620 Mt. Pleasant St. Burlington, Iowa 52601

Phyllis Dunn

Rosemary Hobbs, 73, of Mediapolis, died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington. Born June 11, 1948, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Willis Sr. and Wannettia Paxton Baldwin. She married Lonnie Hobbs on May 8, 1971. Rosemary worked for Winegard and Antennacraft and later as a housekeeper for Prairie Ridge Care and Rehabilitation Center in Mediapolis. She was of the Christian faith. Survivors include her twin sons, Jonathan Hobbs of Danville and Paul Hobbs of Chicago, Ill.; one brother, Willis Baldwin, Jr.; three sisters, Wanda Miller, Della Flaherty and Ruth Shafer; and three grandsons. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.lunningfuneralchapel.com

Rosemary Hobbs, 73, of Mediapolis, died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington. Born June 11, 1948, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Willis Sr. and Wannettia Paxton Baldwin. She married Lonnie Hobbs on May 8, 1971. Rosemary worked for Winegard and Antennacraft and later as a housekeeper for Prairie Ridge Care and Rehabilitation Center in Mediapolis. She was of the Christian faith. Survivors include her twin sons, Jonathan Hobbs of Danville and Paul Hobbs of Chicago, Ill.; one brother, Willis Baldwin, Jr.; three sisters, Wanda Miller, Della Flaherty and Ruth Shafer; and three grandsons. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.lunningfuneralchapel.com

Rosemary Hobbs

Norma Lucille Speedling Newton Niemann, 98, died in Tucson, Ariz., on Dec.17, 2021. She was born in Nashua, Iowa, on Oct. 25, 1923. Norma was the daughter of&nbsp; Sanford and Ina Speedling.

Norma graduated from Greene High School in Greene, Iowa. She married Norman Derril Newton on June 19, 1942, at the Little Brown Church in the Vale, Nashua Iowa.

Norma worked for Dr. C.V. Orr, as a dental assistant and then the Burlington Community School District, as a secretary. After her husband, Derril, passed away, she married Paul Niemann on Oct. 19, 1979, in Burlington. Paul and Norma moved to Tucson, Ariz., to enjoy their retirement.

Survivors include daughters, Sandra Newton and Marla Russell; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2021/12/1640382136667.jpeg" alt="Norma Niemann " />
 <figcaption>Norma Niemann </figcaption>
 </figure>Norma Lucille Speedling Newton Niemann, 98, died in Tucson, Ariz., on Dec.17, 2021. She was born in Nashua, Iowa, on Oct. 25, 1923. Norma was the daughter of&nbsp; Sanford and Ina Speedling. Norma graduated from Greene High School in Greene, Iowa. She married Norman Derril Newton on June 19, 1942, at the Little Brown Church in the Vale, Nashua Iowa. Norma worked for Dr. C.V. Orr, as a dental assistant and then the Burlington Community School District, as a secretary. After her husband, Derril, passed away, she married Paul Niemann on Oct. 19, 1979, in Burlington. Paul and Norma moved to Tucson, Ariz., to enjoy their retirement.Survivors include daughters, Sandra Newton and Marla Russell; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.No services will be held.

Norma Niemann

Nathan McCullough passed away Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, at his home in Des Moines, Iowa. Funeral arrangements are pending. 

Nathan McCullough passed away Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, at his home in Des Moines, Iowa. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Nathan McCullough

Jessie Lawoance Butler, 56, of Burlington, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.

Born Sept. 20, 1965, in Chicago, Ill., he was the son of Arthur and Faye Adams-Butler. For over 13 years, he has been in a loving and committed relationship with Linda Miller.

He was a graduate of Whitney M. Young Magnet High School in Chicago.

He worked for Tyson Foods in Columbus Junction for over 14 years. Jessie was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include his father; significant other; one step-daughter, Tamika Tate of Burlington; one sister, Tressie James of Sacramento, Calif.; two step-sisters, Keresa Desselle and LaDonna Desselle of Chicago, Ill.; and three grandsons.

The family will receive friends from 10 until 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home. The funeral service for Jessie Butler will be 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7 at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home with Pastor Ronnie Braggs officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2021/12/1640381824734.jpeg" alt="Jessie Butler " />
 <figcaption>Jessie Butler </figcaption>
 </figure>Jessie Lawoance Butler, 56, of Burlington, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.Born Sept. 20, 1965, in Chicago, Ill., he was the son of Arthur and Faye Adams-Butler. For over 13 years, he has been in a loving and committed relationship with Linda Miller.He was a graduate of Whitney M. Young Magnet High School in Chicago.He worked for Tyson Foods in Columbus Junction for over 14 years. Jessie was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his father; significant other; one step-daughter, Tamika Tate of Burlington; one sister, Tressie James of Sacramento, Calif.; two step-sisters, Keresa Desselle and LaDonna Desselle of Chicago, Ill.; and three grandsons.The family will receive friends from 10 until 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home. The funeral service for Jessie Butler will be 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7 at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home with Pastor Ronnie Braggs officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for his grandkids.

Jessie Butler

Velma M. Smith, 84, died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.

Velma was born May 23, 1937, in Shelbina, Mo. She was the fifth child and youngest daughter of Charley and Florence Kipper Robinson.&nbsp;

She worked as a care attendant at the Jefferson County Home in Fairfield. After moving back to Burlington with her children, she spent the next 25 years as a supply technician for the Burlington Medical Center (later known as Great River Medical Center). In her post-retirement years, she worked in food services for the Burlington Community School District at James Madison Middle School.

Velma is survived by her sons, Marty of Alexandria, Va. and Jeff of Austin, Texas; siblings, Betty J. McCruter, Thomas Robinson, and Ray Robinson; two grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.

Visitation will be from noon until 4 p.m., Dec. 26 at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home. A private family burial will take place at Aspen Grove Cemetery in Burlington.

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 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2021/12/1640381526048.jpeg" alt="Velma Smith " />
 <figcaption>Velma Smith </figcaption>
 </figure>Velma M. Smith, 84, died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington. Velma was born May 23, 1937, in Shelbina, Mo. She was the fifth child and youngest daughter of Charley and Florence Kipper Robinson.&nbsp;She worked as a care attendant at the Jefferson County Home in Fairfield. After moving back to Burlington with her children, she spent the next 25 years as a supply technician for the Burlington Medical Center (later known as Great River Medical Center). In her post-retirement years, she worked in food services for the Burlington Community School District at James Madison Middle School.Velma is survived by her sons, Marty of Alexandria, Va. and Jeff of Austin, Texas; siblings, Betty J. McCruter, Thomas Robinson, and Ray Robinson; two grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.Visitation will be from noon until 4 p.m., Dec. 26 at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home. A private family burial will take place at Aspen Grove Cemetery in Burlington.

Velma (Robinson) Smith

Mary Goodbar Lomo died April 2, 2020. She was
born on May 4, 1938, to James and Caroline Goodbar in Burlington, where she grew up. After graduating from Stephens College in Columbia, Mo., she
enrolled in the University of Colorado where she met Leif Lomo. They were married Sept. 5, 1959. They had three children, Kari, Erik, and Leif, who in turn gave them three beloved in-laws and two cherished grandchildren.

Services will start at the Christ Episcopal
Church of Burlington, 623 N. Fifth St., on Wednesday, Dec. 22 at 10 a.m. with Father Carl Mann officiating.

Inurnment will be in Aspen
Grove Cemetery following the services. Lunning Chapel is assisting the Lomo
family with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, please
make a donation to your favorite charity.

Mary Goodbar Lomo died April 2, 2020. She was
born on May 4, 1938, to James and Caroline Goodbar in Burlington, where she grew up. After graduating from Stephens College in Columbia, Mo., she
enrolled in the University of Colorado where she met Leif Lomo. They were married Sept. 5, 1959. They had three children, Kari, Erik, and Leif, who in turn gave them three beloved in-laws and two cherished grandchildren. Services will start at the Christ Episcopal
Church of Burlington, 623 N. Fifth St., on Wednesday, Dec. 22 at 10 a.m. with Father Carl Mann officiating.Inurnment will be in Aspen
Grove Cemetery following the services. Lunning Chapel is assisting the Lomo
family with arrangements.In lieu of flowers, please
make a donation to your favorite charity.

Mary Lomo

Amy Marcella Ferris, 99, died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021 at
Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Burlington. 

Born June 23, 1922, in Waukon, Iowa, she was the daughter of Henry and Ida Mabelstead
Olson. 

Amy graduated from Waterville High School in Waterville, Iowa. She was of the
Lutheran faith.

&nbsp;On Nov. 15, 1941, Amy married Lloyd Johnson. He died March 7, 1988. On Dec. 22,
1956, she married Oscar Ferris who also preceded her in death. 

Amy worked for the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant, Sylvania, and as a nurse’s aide
at Burlington Medical Center on the Mercy Unit. 

Survivors include her daughter Linda Lee Durfee of Cave Springs, Ark.; four
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. 
 
Graveside service for Amy will be 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 27 at Oakland Cemetery,
Fort Madison with the Reverend David Mixon officiating.

A memorial has been established for Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice.

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 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2021/12/1640135655104.png" alt="Amy Ferris" />
 <figcaption>Amy Ferris</figcaption>
 </figure>Amy Marcella Ferris, 99, died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021 at
Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Burlington. Born June 23, 1922, in Waukon, Iowa, she was the daughter of Henry and Ida Mabelstead
Olson. Amy graduated from Waterville High School in Waterville, Iowa. She was of the
Lutheran faith.&nbsp;On Nov. 15, 1941, Amy married Lloyd Johnson. He died March 7, 1988. On Dec. 22,
1956, she married Oscar Ferris who also preceded her in death. Amy worked for the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant, Sylvania, and as a nurse’s aide
at Burlington Medical Center on the Mercy Unit. Survivors include her daughter Linda Lee Durfee of Cave Springs, Ark.; four
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. 
 
Graveside service for Amy will be 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 27 at Oakland Cemetery,
Fort Madison with the Reverend David Mixon officiating. A memorial has been established for Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice.

Amy Ferris

Patricia Darlene Shannon, 84, of Burlington, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021,
at Arbor Court in Mount Pleasant.

Born Dec. 23, 1937, in Rushville, Ill., she was the daughter of Sherman and
Eva Cox Phillips. On July 6, 1958, she married Ansel Shannon at Woodlawn
Baptist Church in Burlington.

She was a 1954 graduate of Burlington High School.

She was a long-time employee of Vista Bakery (Shearer's Foods).

She was originally of Baptist faith and attended the West Burlington
Christian Church. While her grandson Anthony was in the military, she enjoyed
spending her time sending gift boxes to soldiers through the S.O.F.T. program.

Survivors include her husband; one son, Michael Shannon of Burlington; five
grandchildren; one great-grandchild on the way; two sisters, Jane Sommerfeld of
Burlington, and Retha Butler of Morning Sun; and one brother, Joe Phillips of
Danville.

The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., Dec. 28 at Prugh-Thielen
Funeral Home.

The funeral service for Mrs. Shannon will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28 at
Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Menke officiating. A private
family burial will take place in Cox Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established the S.O.F.T. program
(Supporting Our Families &amp; Troops) and Relay for Life.

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 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2021/12/1640135730326.jpeg" alt="Patricia Shannon" />
 <figcaption>Patricia Shannon</figcaption>
 </figure>Patricia Darlene Shannon, 84, of Burlington, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021,
at Arbor Court in Mount Pleasant.Born Dec. 23, 1937, in Rushville, Ill., she was the daughter of Sherman and
Eva Cox Phillips. On July 6, 1958, she married Ansel Shannon at Woodlawn
Baptist Church in Burlington.She was a 1954 graduate of Burlington High School.She was a long-time employee of Vista Bakery (Shearer's Foods).She was originally of Baptist faith and attended the West Burlington
Christian Church. While her grandson Anthony was in the military, she enjoyed
spending her time sending gift boxes to soldiers through the S.O.F.T. program.Survivors include her husband; one son, Michael Shannon of Burlington; five
grandchildren; one great-grandchild on the way; two sisters, Jane Sommerfeld of
Burlington, and Retha Butler of Morning Sun; and one brother, Joe Phillips of
Danville.The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., Dec. 28 at Prugh-Thielen
Funeral Home.The funeral service for Mrs. Shannon will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28 at
Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Menke officiating. A private
family burial will take place in Cox Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established the S.O.F.T. program
(Supporting Our Families &amp; Troops) and Relay for Life.

Patricia Shannon

Karen Lee Clay, 77 of Burlington died Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House surrounded by family. Born June 25, 1944, at Burlington Hospital, she was the daughter of Grover J. and Elnora Verlee Vandermark Willson, Jr. Karen attended Yarmouth School through eleventh grade and graduated from Mediapolis High School in 1962. She was an avid 6-on-6 basketball player. She married Robert Douglas Clay in Burlington on July 30, 1977. Karen started in the insurance industry when she was hired by Art Hazell at Hazell Agencies in 1969. She worked for Hazell Agencies until 1989 when she opened her own agency, Karen Clay Insurance and grew it to a successful business until her retirement in 2006. Karen was of the Baptist Faith. She was a devoted and active member of the Burlington Kiwanis Club where she had 22 years of perfect attendance. She served as past president from 2010 to 2011. She was also a member of the Southeastern Community College Booster Club, the Bel Canto Chorale and she was on the board of Aspen Grove Cemetery. Survivors include her husband; daughter Kelli Swing of Seagoville, Texas; sons, Jeff Strause and Derrick Clay of Burlington; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and sister, Patti Van Winkle of Mediapolis. Friends may call Monday, Dec. 20 and the family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lunning Chapel. The funeral service for Karen will be Tuesday, Dec. 21 at 11 a.m. at Lunning Chapel with Pastor Dean Graber officiating. Burial will follow the services at Aspen Grove Cemetery. A reception will be held after the burial at The Moose Lodge. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice.

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 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2021/12/1640034155943.png" alt="Karen Clay" />
 <figcaption>Karen Clay</figcaption>
 </figure>Karen Lee Clay, 77 of Burlington died Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House surrounded by family. Born June 25, 1944, at Burlington Hospital, she was the daughter of Grover J. and Elnora Verlee Vandermark Willson, Jr. Karen attended Yarmouth School through eleventh grade and graduated from Mediapolis High School in 1962. She was an avid 6-on-6 basketball player. She married Robert Douglas Clay in Burlington on July 30, 1977. Karen started in the insurance industry when she was hired by Art Hazell at Hazell Agencies in 1969. She worked for Hazell Agencies until 1989 when she opened her own agency, Karen Clay Insurance and grew it to a successful business until her retirement in 2006. Karen was of the Baptist Faith. She was a devoted and active member of the Burlington Kiwanis Club where she had 22 years of perfect attendance. She served as past president from 2010 to 2011. She was also a member of the Southeastern Community College Booster Club, the Bel Canto Chorale and she was on the board of Aspen Grove Cemetery. Survivors include her husband; daughter Kelli Swing of Seagoville, Texas; sons, Jeff Strause and Derrick Clay of Burlington; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and sister, Patti Van Winkle of Mediapolis. Friends may call Monday, Dec. 20 and the family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lunning Chapel. The funeral service for Karen will be Tuesday, Dec. 21 at 11 a.m. at Lunning Chapel with Pastor Dean Graber officiating. Burial will follow the services at Aspen Grove Cemetery. A reception will be held after the burial at The Moose Lodge. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice.

Karen Clay

Brad Charles Strong, 56, of Burlington, died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.

Brad was born on Sept. 4, 1965, in Fort Madison, the son of Donald and JoAnn Newell Strong. He graduated from Fort Madison High School in 1983, obtaining his bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University in 1987 and his master’s degree from Western Illinois University in 1989.

Brad was employed at Young House in Burlington as a mental health counselor.&nbsp;

Brad is survived by his son, Seth Strong, and his daughter, Hannah Zeets, both of Cedar Falls; his brother Scott Strong of Chicago; and two sisters, Susan Strong of Jacksonville, Fla., and Nancy Melin of Scottsdale, Ariz.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 16 from 1 to 6 p.m., with family meeting friends from 3 to 6 p.m. at DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home in Keokuk. Friends are invited to join the family at the Keokuk Yacht Club at 7 p.m. on Thursday following the visitation.&nbsp;A private family funeral will be held on Friday.

Memorials may be directed to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2021/12/1639540798109.jpeg" alt="Brad Strong" />
 <figcaption>Brad Strong</figcaption>
 </figure>Brad Charles Strong, 56, of Burlington, died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.Brad was born on Sept. 4, 1965, in Fort Madison, the son of Donald and JoAnn Newell Strong. He graduated from Fort Madison High School in 1983, obtaining his bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University in 1987 and his master’s degree from Western Illinois University in 1989.Brad was employed at Young House in Burlington as a mental health counselor.&nbsp;Brad is survived by his son, Seth Strong, and his daughter, Hannah Zeets, both of Cedar Falls; his brother Scott Strong of Chicago; and two sisters, Susan Strong of Jacksonville, Fla., and Nancy Melin of Scottsdale, Ariz.Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 16 from 1 to 6 p.m., with family meeting friends from 3 to 6 p.m. at DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home in Keokuk. Friends are invited to join the family at the Keokuk Yacht Club at 7 p.m. on Thursday following the visitation.&nbsp;A private family funeral will be held on Friday.Memorials may be directed to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Brad Strong

Katie V. Hope, 87, of Burlington, died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2021,
at Danville Care Center. 
 Born July 16, 1939, in Rutledge, Mo., she was the daughter of Lee and Mary Hawks
Hope.

&nbsp;Katie owned and operated the Tasty Rail for 13 years and cooked at the 34 Truck
Stop for 17 years, along with various other restaurants. 

She was a long-time volunteer for the Friends of the Burlington Public Library
and loved the time she spent at the Footnotes Store. 

She is survived by nieces, nephews, and her longtime friend, Phil Cone. 
 
The graveside funeral service and interment for Ms. Hope will be 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 21 at Aspen Grove Cemetery.

A memorial has been established for the Friends of the Burlington Public
Library. 

Katie V. Hope, 87, of Burlington, died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2021,
at Danville Care Center. 
 Born July 16, 1939, in Rutledge, Mo., she was the daughter of Lee and Mary Hawks
Hope.&nbsp;Katie owned and operated the Tasty Rail for 13 years and cooked at the 34 Truck
Stop for 17 years, along with various other restaurants. She was a long-time volunteer for the Friends of the Burlington Public Library
and loved the time she spent at the Footnotes Store. She is survived by nieces, nephews, and her longtime friend, Phil Cone. 
 
The graveside funeral service and interment for Ms. Hope will be 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 21 at Aspen Grove Cemetery. A memorial has been established for the Friends of the Burlington Public
Library.

Katie Hope

Nadine Mary Ibbotson, 71, of Burlington, died at Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, at
the Danville Care Center.

Born March 3, 1950, at the Burlington Hospital, she was the daughter of John
Luther and Eunice Louisa Houseman Ibbotson of Mediapolis.&nbsp;

She graduated from Burlington High School in 1968, Southeastern Community
College in 1970, and University of Iowa in 1972 with a bachelor's degree in
journalism.&nbsp;

During school, she worked at the Burlington Public Library as a student
aide.&nbsp; After school she worked at Iowa City Press-Citizen in Iowa City, becoming
a reporter with her own byline, writing news and feature articles. Then she
took a job at the University of Iowa in a research study group. 

After returning to Burlington, Nadine continued her long-time membership in
the First Presbyterian Church and became the church secretary. For a number of
years she was the manager of Burlington's King's Daughters Home. She was also a&nbsp;former
moderator of the Presbyterian Women and a past member of Burlington Women's
Group.

She is survived by one sister, Nola Wilson of Milton, Iowa and one brother,
John Ibbotson of Burlington.

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.

The memorial service for Ms. Ibbotson will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16,
2021, at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home with the Rev. Debra L. Kinney
officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in Burlington Memorial Park
Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A memorial has been established for the King's Daughters and Sons Home in
Burlington.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2021/12/1639538293501.jpeg" alt="Nadine Ibbotson" />
 <figcaption>Nadine Ibbotson</figcaption>
 </figure>Nadine Mary Ibbotson, 71, of Burlington, died at Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, at
the Danville Care Center.Born March 3, 1950, at the Burlington Hospital, she was the daughter of John
Luther and Eunice Louisa Houseman Ibbotson of Mediapolis.&nbsp;She graduated from Burlington High School in 1968, Southeastern Community
College in 1970, and University of Iowa in 1972 with a bachelor's degree in
journalism.&nbsp;During school, she worked at the Burlington Public Library as a student
aide.&nbsp; After school she worked at Iowa City Press-Citizen in Iowa City, becoming
a reporter with her own byline, writing news and feature articles. Then she
took a job at the University of Iowa in a research study group. After returning to Burlington, Nadine continued her long-time membership in
the First Presbyterian Church and became the church secretary. For a number of
years she was the manager of Burlington's King's Daughters Home. She was also a&nbsp;former
moderator of the Presbyterian Women and a past member of Burlington Women's
Group.She is survived by one sister, Nola Wilson of Milton, Iowa and one brother,
John Ibbotson of Burlington.Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.The memorial service for Ms. Ibbotson will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16,
2021, at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home with the Rev. Debra L. Kinney
officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in Burlington Memorial Park
Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;A memorial has been established for the King's Daughters and Sons Home in
Burlington.

Nadine Ibbotson

Eileen Josephine Winegard, 99, of Scottsdale, Ariz., died Monday, Dec. 6,
2021, at her home.

Eileen was born on Oct. 6, 1922 in Lomax, Ill. to Dorothea Johanna Pence and
Leroy Frederick Pence. She attended Lomax schools, St. Paul’s Catholic High School,
and Burlington High School, where she graduated in 1940. She attended one year
at Burlington Junior College. After school, she worked at the J.C. Penney Co.,
and then the Iowa Ordinance Plant in the personnel office.

Eileen married John Robert Winegard on May 1, 1943, in San Antonio, Texas. After
the couple returned to Burlington, Eileen provided an investment of $600 to start
the Winegard Company.

Eileen dedicated her time to fundraising for her parish church, St. Patrick’s,
and volunteering at the Burlington Hospital gift store. She later started her own
business, The Gift Station, which she ran for several years. After moving to
Arizona in 1979, she became an active member of Maria Goretti Catholic Church.

She is survived by her sister, Roberta; son, Randy; daughter, Nancy; four
granddaughters; one grandson; and one great-granddaughter.

The Memorial Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday,
Dec. 21 at Divine Mercy Parish, SS. Mary and Patrick's Catholic Church, in West
Burlington. A luncheon will follow at Catfish Bend Casino Events Center in
Burlington. Private family inurnment will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 22 in
Sacred Heart Cemetery, Burlington.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in Eileen’s name for the
Evans Scholarship Program.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2021/12/1639538338557.jpeg" alt="Eileen Winegard" />
 <figcaption>Eileen Winegard</figcaption>
 </figure>Eileen Josephine Winegard, 99, of Scottsdale, Ariz., died Monday, Dec. 6,
2021, at her home.Eileen was born on Oct. 6, 1922 in Lomax, Ill. to Dorothea Johanna Pence and
Leroy Frederick Pence. She attended Lomax schools, St. Paul’s Catholic High School,
and Burlington High School, where she graduated in 1940. She attended one year
at Burlington Junior College. After school, she worked at the J.C. Penney Co.,
and then the Iowa Ordinance Plant in the personnel office.Eileen married John Robert Winegard on May 1, 1943, in San Antonio, Texas. After
the couple returned to Burlington, Eileen provided an investment of $600 to start
the Winegard Company.Eileen dedicated her time to fundraising for her parish church, St. Patrick’s,
and volunteering at the Burlington Hospital gift store. She later started her own
business, The Gift Station, which she ran for several years. After moving to
Arizona in 1979, she became an active member of Maria Goretti Catholic Church.She is survived by her sister, Roberta; son, Randy; daughter, Nancy; four
granddaughters; one grandson; and one great-granddaughter.The Memorial Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday,
Dec. 21 at Divine Mercy Parish, SS. Mary and Patrick's Catholic Church, in West
Burlington. A luncheon will follow at Catfish Bend Casino Events Center in
Burlington. Private family inurnment will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 22 in
Sacred Heart Cemetery, Burlington.In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in Eileen’s name for the
Evans Scholarship Program.&nbsp;

Eileen Winegard

Marcene Kay Dowell, 75, of Burlington, died Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center.
 Born Dec. 6, 1946, in Fairfield, she was the daughter of 
Ralph Edward and Edna Margaret Brown Morris. She also had a 
step-father, Eldon Briden.
 Marcene attended Van Buren Community Schools and graduated in 1965.
 She married Donald Lee Johnson; they divorced. She later married Kenneth Dowell. Marcene was raised in the Stockport Christian Church.
 She was a home health aide with Home Caring Services of Burlington.
 Survivors include her sons, Brion Johnson of Tampa, Fla., and Darrin Johnson of Granger; daughters, Kim Johnson of Mount 
Pleasant, Kami Johnson of Milan, Ill., and Kortni Kane of 
Mediapolis; brothers, Ron Morris of Stockport and Terry Morris of Keosauqua; sister, Karee Johnson of Birmingham, Iowa; 
16 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. The funeral service for Marcene will be Saturday, Dec. 18 at 
1 p.m. at Lunning Chapel with the Reverend David Mixon officiating. 
There will be a visitation Friday, Dec. 17 from noon to 7 p.m.
 with the family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lunning 
Chapel. Burial will be in the Spencer Cemetery in Stockport. 
 A luncheon will be held following the graveside committal service at
 the American Legion Hall, 112 E. Legion St., Stockport.
 A memorial has been established for the Breast Cancer Awareness Fund.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2021/12/1639417835698.jpeg" alt="Marcene Dowell" />
 <figcaption>Marcene Dowell</figcaption>
 </figure>Marcene Kay Dowell, 75, of Burlington, died Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center.
 Born Dec. 6, 1946, in Fairfield, she was the daughter of 
Ralph Edward and Edna Margaret Brown Morris. She also had a 
step-father, Eldon Briden.
 Marcene attended Van Buren Community Schools and graduated in 1965.
 She married Donald Lee Johnson; they divorced. She later married Kenneth Dowell. Marcene was raised in the Stockport Christian Church.
 She was a home health aide with Home Caring Services of Burlington.
 Survivors include her sons, Brion Johnson of Tampa, Fla., and Darrin Johnson of Granger; daughters, Kim Johnson of Mount 
Pleasant, Kami Johnson of Milan, Ill., and Kortni Kane of 
Mediapolis; brothers, Ron Morris of Stockport and Terry Morris of Keosauqua; sister, Karee Johnson of Birmingham, Iowa; 
16 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. The funeral service for Marcene will be Saturday, Dec. 18 at 
1 p.m. at Lunning Chapel with the Reverend David Mixon officiating. 
There will be a visitation Friday, Dec. 17 from noon to 7 p.m.
 with the family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lunning 
Chapel. Burial will be in the Spencer Cemetery in Stockport. 
 A luncheon will be held following the graveside committal service at
 the American Legion Hall, 112 E. Legion St., Stockport.
 A memorial has been established for the Breast Cancer Awareness Fund.

Marcene Dowell

Alfred C. Nellor, 101, of Mount Pleasant, formerly of Burlington, 
died Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, at New London Nursing 
and Rehab.

Born March 30, 1920, in Beemer, Neb., he was the son of Frank Charles 
and Hattie Anna Frahm Nellor. On March 30, 1947, he married Virginia Lee
 Peterson in Des Moines. She passed away on June 14, 2018.

He graduated in 1937 from Beemer High School and served in the United States Navy.

Alfred worked in Beemers grocery store, for the US Navy three years working 
on airplanes at Lockheed, and for the National Cash 
Register Company for 30 years.&nbsp;

Survivors include two daughters, Dorene Jennings of Austin, Texas and
 Debora Edmunds of Los Angeles, Calif.; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

The memorial service for Alfred will be 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19 at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home with Pastor Stan Smelser 
officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for the Fisher House Foundation and the Des Moines County Humane Society.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2021/12/1639417430286.jpeg" alt="Alfred Nellor" />
 <figcaption>Alfred Nellor</figcaption>
 </figure>Alfred C. Nellor, 101, of Mount Pleasant, formerly of Burlington, 
died Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, at New London Nursing 
and Rehab.Born March 30, 1920, in Beemer, Neb., he was the son of Frank Charles 
and Hattie Anna Frahm Nellor. On March 30, 1947, he married Virginia Lee
 Peterson in Des Moines. She passed away on June 14, 2018. He graduated in 1937 from Beemer High School and served in the United States Navy.Alfred worked in Beemers grocery store, for the US Navy three years working 
on airplanes at Lockheed, and for the National Cash 
Register Company for 30 years.&nbsp;Survivors include two daughters, Dorene Jennings of Austin, Texas and
 Debora Edmunds of Los Angeles, Calif.; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.The memorial service for Alfred will be 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19 at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home with Pastor Stan Smelser 
officiating.In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for the Fisher House Foundation and the Des Moines County Humane Society.

Alfred Nellor

John Martin Sommers, Sr., 80, of Burlington, died Saturday,
 Dec. 11, 2021, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West
 Burlington.

Born March 10, 1941, in Fort Madison, he was the son of Jerry and
 Maggie Herrin Sommers. On Jan. 30, 1965, he married Mary E. Gilpin 
in Keokuk.

John was a graduate of Fort Madison High School and was the Iowa State Marble Champion in 1955.&nbsp;He was a U.S. Army Veteran, stationed in Korea.

After the Army, he worked for Midwest Wax paper. He later worked for 
Georgia Pacific, later known as Simpson Paper, where he worked his way 
up to Plant manager and retired after many years. After his retirement, 
he decided to work at the Mt. Pleasant warehouse with his friend, Swede.&nbsp;

Survivors include his wife; three 
children, Coy Miller of Dallas City, Ill., John Sommers, Jr. of 
Burlington, and Jamie Sommers of Burlington; six grandchildren; six 
great-grandchildren; and John's sister, Janice Peterschmidt of 
Fort Madison.

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

A memorial has been established for the Burlington Bees.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2021/12/1639417196784.jpeg" alt="John Sommers, Sr. " />
 <figcaption>John Sommers, Sr. </figcaption>
 </figure>John Martin Sommers, Sr., 80, of Burlington, died Saturday,
 Dec. 11, 2021, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West
 Burlington.Born March 10, 1941, in Fort Madison, he was the son of Jerry and
 Maggie Herrin Sommers. On Jan. 30, 1965, he married Mary E. Gilpin 
in Keokuk. John was a graduate of Fort Madison High School and was the Iowa State Marble Champion in 1955.&nbsp;He was a U.S. Army Veteran, stationed in Korea.After the Army, he worked for Midwest Wax paper. He later worked for 
Georgia Pacific, later known as Simpson Paper, where he worked his way 
up to Plant manager and retired after many years. After his retirement, 
he decided to work at the Mt. Pleasant warehouse with his friend, Swede.&nbsp;Survivors include his wife; three 
children, Coy Miller of Dallas City, Ill., John Sommers, Jr. of 
Burlington, and Jamie Sommers of Burlington; six grandchildren; six 
great-grandchildren; and John's sister, Janice Peterschmidt of 
Fort Madison.Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.A memorial has been established for the Burlington Bees.

John Sommers, Sr.

Michael J. Box, 61, of Burlington, died Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, at
 the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.

Born April 7, 1960, in Burlington, he was the son of Edward J. and 
Sally Rae Lewis Box. On Sept. 11, 1993, he married Marilyn M. 
Stout-Lindquist.

Michael graduated from Notre Dame High School.&nbsp;

He was a member of Divine Mercy Parish and belonged to Sons of 
AMVETS.

Survivors include his wife; his father;
 two sons, Michael Box II of Mount Pleasant and Zachary Box of Burlington;
 four daughters, Samantha Ferch and Natalie Box, both of Mt. Pleasant, 
Kristin Naifeh of Indian Trail,N.C., and Heather Lindquist of Moville, Iowa; 11 
grandchildren; one brother, Mark Box of Ft. Collins, Colo.; and one sister, 
Mindy Spiker of Burlington.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, Dec. 15 from 12 until 7 p.m. with the family to 
receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. at 
Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home.

The Memorial Mass of the Resurrection for Mr. Box will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 16 at Divine Mercy Parish-St. Paul's Catholic 
Church with&nbsp; the Very Rev. Father Marty Goetz as the celebrant.&nbsp; A time 
of food and fellowship will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Church 
following the service. Inurnment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.&nbsp;

Memorials have been established for Sons of AMVETS and the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2021/12/1639416853285.jpeg" alt="Michael Box " />
 <figcaption>Michael Box </figcaption>
 </figure>Michael J. Box, 61, of Burlington, died Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, at
 the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.Born April 7, 1960, in Burlington, he was the son of Edward J. and 
Sally Rae Lewis Box. On Sept. 11, 1993, he married Marilyn M. 
Stout-Lindquist. Michael graduated from Notre Dame High School.&nbsp;He was a member of Divine Mercy Parish and belonged to Sons of 
AMVETS. Survivors include his wife; his father;
 two sons, Michael Box II of Mount Pleasant and Zachary Box of Burlington;
 four daughters, Samantha Ferch and Natalie Box, both of Mt. Pleasant, 
Kristin Naifeh of Indian Trail,N.C., and Heather Lindquist of Moville, Iowa; 11 
grandchildren; one brother, Mark Box of Ft. Collins, Colo.; and one sister, 
Mindy Spiker of Burlington. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.Visitation will be on Wednesday, Dec. 15 from 12 until 7 p.m. with the family to 
receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. at 
Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home.The Memorial Mass of the Resurrection for Mr. Box will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 16 at Divine Mercy Parish-St. Paul's Catholic 
Church with&nbsp; the Very Rev. Father Marty Goetz as the celebrant.&nbsp; A time 
of food and fellowship will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Church 
following the service. Inurnment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.&nbsp;Memorials have been established for Sons of AMVETS and the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House.

Michael Box

Gregory Dean McNamee, 67, of Burlington, died Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center.
 Born Dec. 16, 1953, in Burlington, Gregory was the son of William V. “Nub” and Barbara Beatrice Heath McNamee.
 Gregory was a graduate of Central High School. On Feb. 14, 2001, he married Brenda Ann Scott.
 William worked for Iowa State Penitentiary in the 1970s and for the rail crew express for four years, retiring in 2017.
 Survivors include two sons, Justin McNamee and William McNamee of 
Burlington; daughter Mandy McNamee of Oquawka, Ill.; two sisters, Kathy Tracy of Oquawka, Ill. and Jana Chwalisz of Buffalo Grove, Ill.; and five grandchildren. Cremation has been accorded and entrusted to Lunning Funeral Chapel.
 There will be no services at this time. Burial will be at a later 
date in Oquawka, Ill.

Gregory Dean McNamee, 67, of Burlington, died Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center.
 Born Dec. 16, 1953, in Burlington, Gregory was the son of William V. “Nub” and Barbara Beatrice Heath McNamee.
 Gregory was a graduate of Central High School. On Feb. 14, 2001, he married Brenda Ann Scott.
 William worked for Iowa State Penitentiary in the 1970s and for the rail crew express for four years, retiring in 2017.
 Survivors include two sons, Justin McNamee and William McNamee of 
Burlington; daughter Mandy McNamee of Oquawka, Ill.; two sisters, Kathy Tracy of Oquawka, Ill. and Jana Chwalisz of Buffalo Grove, Ill.; and five grandchildren. Cremation has been accorded and entrusted to Lunning Funeral Chapel.
 There will be no services at this time. Burial will be at a later 
date in Oquawka, Ill.

Gregory McNamee

Larry "Swede" Johnson of West Burlington died Dec. 6, 2021, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.

Larry Richard Johnson was born on April 18, 1940, to Richard "Dick" 
Johnson and Viola "Titter" Boline Johnson in Burlington. He graduated 
from Burlington High School in 1958. He served in the United States Navy from 1958 to 1962 and was on the USS Marshall. He married Janet Leah Faris on 
Dec. 20, 1959.

Swede worked at US Gypsum, Simpson Paper, and Mount Pleasant 
Warehouse. He then went to work and retired from his favorite job at US 
Lock &amp; Dam 18. He also drove cars for Deery Brothers for 15 years.

Swede was a member of The Eagles, 
The Moose, and a lifetime member of the VFW.

He is survived by his wife; three daughters, Carrie Havlik, Julie Daniels, and Cindy Moser,
 all of Burlington; sister, Mary Brown of West Burlington; two granddaughters; and three great-granddaughters.

There will be no services at this time; a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.&nbsp;

Memorials have been established with the Hospice House, Des Moines County Humane Society, and NICU of Iowa City.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2021/12/1638930987041.jpeg" alt="Larry "Swede" Johnson " />
 <figcaption>Larry "Swede" Johnson </figcaption>
 </figure>Larry "Swede" Johnson of West Burlington died Dec. 6, 2021, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.Larry Richard Johnson was born on April 18, 1940, to Richard "Dick" 
Johnson and Viola "Titter" Boline Johnson in Burlington. He graduated 
from Burlington High School in 1958. He served in the United States Navy from 1958 to 1962 and was on the USS Marshall. He married Janet Leah Faris on 
Dec. 20, 1959.Swede worked at US Gypsum, Simpson Paper, and Mount Pleasant 
Warehouse. He then went to work and retired from his favorite job at US 
Lock &amp; Dam 18. He also drove cars for Deery Brothers for 15 years. Swede was a member of The Eagles, 
The Moose, and a lifetime member of the VFW.He is survived by his wife; three daughters, Carrie Havlik, Julie Daniels, and Cindy Moser,
 all of Burlington; sister, Mary Brown of West Burlington; two granddaughters; and three great-granddaughters. There will be no services at this time; a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.&nbsp;Memorials have been established with the Hospice House, Des Moines County Humane Society, and NICU of Iowa City.

Larry Johnson

Rhonda K. Wilson, 70, of Burlington, died Dec. 3, 2021, at her home. Born Oct. 16, 1951, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Kenneth L. and Doris Sullivan Wilson. Rhonda worked in record keeping for the Burlington Police Department and for The Hawk Eye for many years. She is survived by her sister, Cheryl Smith of Burlington and brother, Jeffrey A. Wilson of Middletown. According to her wishes, there will be no formal funeral services. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel. Inurnment will be in Blakeway Cemetery at a later date.

Rhonda K. Wilson, 70, of Burlington, died Dec. 3, 2021, at her home. Born Oct. 16, 1951, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Kenneth L. and Doris Sullivan Wilson. Rhonda worked in record keeping for the Burlington Police Department and for The Hawk Eye for many years. She is survived by her sister, Cheryl Smith of Burlington and brother, Jeffrey A. Wilson of Middletown. According to her wishes, there will be no formal funeral services. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel. Inurnment will be in Blakeway Cemetery at a later date.

Rhonda Wilson

Frances “Joan” Carruthers, 71, West Burlington, died Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at her residence. Born June 11, 1950, in Fairfield, she was the daughter of Dale Thompson and Frances Elizabeth Mae Pratt Clark. On Dec. 26, 1970, she married Merrill Lee “Bud” Carruthers at the Methodist Church in Keosauqua. Joan was a member of the West Burlington Christian Church. She served as Secretary of the West Burlington Athletic Booster Club. She actively volunteered with the West Burlington Food Pantry and the Iowa Weimaraner Rescue. Joan earned her Bachelor of Science at Iowa State University and her Master’s of Education from Drake University. She was a retired teacher from West Burlington Independent School District. She taught family and consumer sciences for five years at Mediapolis Schools and for 22 years at West Burlington Independent Schools. She was a state advisor for three years for family and consumer sciences. Joan is survived by her husband; three sons, Jonathan Carruthers, Benjamin Carruthers, and Nicholas Carruthers; three siblings, Jim Clark, Jean Clark, and Joe Clark; and seven grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Friday, Dec. 10 at 9:30 a.m. at Lunning Chapel with the Rev. Steven Parker officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, Dec. 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lunning Chapel. Following the memorial service, burial will be limited to family only and will occur at Spencer Cemetery in Stockport. According to her wishes, cremation has been accorded and entrusted to Lunning Chapel. Memorials have been established for the Iowa Weimaraner Rescue and the West Burlington Christian Church Food Pantry.

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 </figure>Frances “Joan” Carruthers, 71, West Burlington, died Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at her residence. Born June 11, 1950, in Fairfield, she was the daughter of Dale Thompson and Frances Elizabeth Mae Pratt Clark. On Dec. 26, 1970, she married Merrill Lee “Bud” Carruthers at the Methodist Church in Keosauqua. Joan was a member of the West Burlington Christian Church. She served as Secretary of the West Burlington Athletic Booster Club. She actively volunteered with the West Burlington Food Pantry and the Iowa Weimaraner Rescue. Joan earned her Bachelor of Science at Iowa State University and her Master’s of Education from Drake University. She was a retired teacher from West Burlington Independent School District. She taught family and consumer sciences for five years at Mediapolis Schools and for 22 years at West Burlington Independent Schools. She was a state advisor for three years for family and consumer sciences. Joan is survived by her husband; three sons, Jonathan Carruthers, Benjamin Carruthers, and Nicholas Carruthers; three siblings, Jim Clark, Jean Clark, and Joe Clark; and seven grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Friday, Dec. 10 at 9:30 a.m. at Lunning Chapel with the Rev. Steven Parker officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, Dec. 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lunning Chapel. Following the memorial service, burial will be limited to family only and will occur at Spencer Cemetery in Stockport. According to her wishes, cremation has been accorded and entrusted to Lunning Chapel. Memorials have been established for the Iowa Weimaraner Rescue and the West Burlington Christian Church Food Pantry.

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