Joanne Grover, 86, of Burlington, died Friday, March 18, 2022, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.

Born February 24, 1936, in LaHarpe, Ill., she was the daughter of Loren Yates Sherman and Virginia May Wing Sherman St. Clair. She married Ron Carnes and they later divorced. She then married Harlan Grover.

She was a parts handler for J. I. Case Company for 30 years, retiring in 1992.

Survivors include her children, Ron Carnes and Cathy Vanover; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Donna Grisham and Karen Bramham.

The memorial visitation for Joanne will be Wednesday, March 23, 2022, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lunning Chapel.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/3/1647999286740.jpeg" alt="Joanne Grover" />
 <figcaption>Joanne Grover</figcaption>
 </figure>Joanne Grover, 86, of Burlington, died Friday, March 18, 2022, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.Born February 24, 1936, in LaHarpe, Ill., she was the daughter of Loren Yates Sherman and Virginia May Wing Sherman St. Clair. She married Ron Carnes and they later divorced. She then married Harlan Grover.She was a parts handler for J. I. Case Company for 30 years, retiring in 1992.Survivors include her children, Ron Carnes and Cathy Vanover; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Donna Grisham and Karen Bramham.The memorial visitation for Joanne will be Wednesday, March 23, 2022, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lunning Chapel.

Joanne Grover

Barbara Joyce Hoewing, 85, formerly of Burlington, died Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at her home in Danville.

Born September 19, 1936, in Minneapolis, Minn., she was the daughter of Wilbur and Maude Farnsworth Suelter. On July 18, 1954, she married Emery Wayne Hoewing in Burlington; he died on January 11, 2012.

She was a graduate of Burlington High School. She worked for Midwest Biscuit/Vista Bakery.

She was a member of the First Congregational Church.&nbsp;

Survivors include two daughters, Kristina Hoewing-Hays and Candi Lewis of Danville; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mary Lippert of Burlington and Kay Davis of Arizona.

The funeral service for Mrs. Hoewing was Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home. Burial was in Jaggar Cemetery.&nbsp;

A memorial has been established for Southeast Iowa Hospice. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/3/1648000254240.jpeg" alt="Barbara Hoewing" />
 <figcaption>Barbara Hoewing</figcaption>
 </figure>Barbara Joyce Hoewing, 85, formerly of Burlington, died Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at her home in Danville.Born September 19, 1936, in Minneapolis, Minn., she was the daughter of Wilbur and Maude Farnsworth Suelter. On July 18, 1954, she married Emery Wayne Hoewing in Burlington; he died on January 11, 2012.She was a graduate of Burlington High School. She worked for Midwest Biscuit/Vista Bakery.She was a member of the First Congregational Church.&nbsp;Survivors include two daughters, Kristina Hoewing-Hays and Candi Lewis of Danville; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mary Lippert of Burlington and Kay Davis of Arizona.The funeral service for Mrs. Hoewing was Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home. Burial was in Jaggar Cemetery.&nbsp;A memorial has been established for Southeast Iowa Hospice.

Barbara Joyce Hoewing

MacArthur “Mac” Coffin II, 71, of Burlington died Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.

Born September 30, 1950, in Burlington, he was the son of MacArthur Coffin Sr. and Constance "Connie" Bacher Coffin. On August 21, 1971, he married Deborah Alderson; they later divorced. On July 14, 1990, he married Linda Fisher; she preceded him in death on February 19, 2021.

He was a graduate of Burlington High School, attended SCC, and went on to the University of Iowa to get a Double Major Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance. He worked for Frank Millard &amp; Company Inc. for over 57 years, ending his career as CEO and Owner. He was an active member of Mechanical Contractors Association of Iowa, National Electrical Contractor Association, Sheet Metal Association of North America, National Carrier Corporation Contractor of the Year. He supported many community events, won many honors, and was the past president and board member of Steamboat Days for over 25 years.

Survivors include one son, Ryan&nbsp; Coffin of Middletown; four grandchildren; one brother, Steve Coffin of Burlington; and one sister, Sarah Coffin-Vetter of Del Mar, Calif.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Thursday, March 24, 2022, at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home.&nbsp;

The memorial service for Mac will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 24, 2022, at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home with Pastor Dean Graber officiating. Cremation has been accorded and burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/3/1647999967181.png" alt="Mac Coffin" />
 <figcaption>Mac Coffin</figcaption>
 </figure>MacArthur “Mac” Coffin II, 71, of Burlington died Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.Born September 30, 1950, in Burlington, he was the son of MacArthur Coffin Sr. and Constance "Connie" Bacher Coffin. On August 21, 1971, he married Deborah Alderson; they later divorced. On July 14, 1990, he married Linda Fisher; she preceded him in death on February 19, 2021.He was a graduate of Burlington High School, attended SCC, and went on to the University of Iowa to get a Double Major Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance. He worked for Frank Millard &amp; Company Inc. for over 57 years, ending his career as CEO and Owner. He was an active member of Mechanical Contractors Association of Iowa, National Electrical Contractor Association, Sheet Metal Association of North America, National Carrier Corporation Contractor of the Year. He supported many community events, won many honors, and was the past president and board member of Steamboat Days for over 25 years.Survivors include one son, Ryan&nbsp; Coffin of Middletown; four grandchildren; one brother, Steve Coffin of Burlington; and one sister, Sarah Coffin-Vetter of Del Mar, Calif.Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Thursday, March 24, 2022, at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home.&nbsp;The memorial service for Mac will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 24, 2022, at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home with Pastor Dean Graber officiating. Cremation has been accorded and burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

MacArthur "Mac" Coffin II

Cynthia Jean Lee, 64, died Friday, March 11, 2022, at her home.

Born April 11, 1957, she was the daughter of Stephen and Carol Gray. In 1975, she married Frank Taylor, and he preceded her in death.

She attended Burlington schools and graduated from Iowa Wesleyan College. She worked for Winegard Company, Royer Body Shop, and tutored children.

Survivors include her parents, Joe and Carol Royer; two brothers Dan Royer and Tim Royer; one daughter-in-law, Tammy Taylor; and four grandchildren.&nbsp;

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation has been entrusted to Lunning Chapel.

Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/3/1648000438174.jpeg" alt="Cynthia Jean Lee" />
 <figcaption>Cynthia Jean Lee</figcaption>
 </figure>Cynthia Jean Lee, 64, died Friday, March 11, 2022, at her home.Born April 11, 1957, she was the daughter of Stephen and Carol Gray. In 1975, she married Frank Taylor, and he preceded her in death.She attended Burlington schools and graduated from Iowa Wesleyan College. She worked for Winegard Company, Royer Body Shop, and tutored children.Survivors include her parents, Joe and Carol Royer; two brothers Dan Royer and Tim Royer; one daughter-in-law, Tammy Taylor; and four grandchildren.&nbsp;A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation has been entrusted to Lunning Chapel.Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Cynthia Jean Lee

Rick Little, 76, of West Burlington, died Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at his home.

Born November 20, 1945, in Burlington, he was the son of Wilbur and Marie Summers Little. On July 3, 1973, he married Kathleen Davis in Burlington.

He was a graduate of Winfield High School. He worked in the family business for M.A. Davis Excavating, as a commercial crab fisherman in Alaska, a truck driver, for Chrysler in St. Louis, Missouri, and General Electric.

Survivors include his wife, Kathy Little of Burlington; two children, Travis Little of New London, and Teresa Good of Burlington; four grandchildren; and one brother, Gale Little of Ankeny.

The memorial visitation for Rick was Sunday, March 20, 2022, at Lunning Chapel. Burial will be in Edwards Cemetery, rural Oakville.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/3/1647999241625.jpeg" alt="Rick Little" />
 <figcaption>Rick Little</figcaption>
 </figure>Rick Little, 76, of West Burlington, died Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at his home.Born November 20, 1945, in Burlington, he was the son of Wilbur and Marie Summers Little. On July 3, 1973, he married Kathleen Davis in Burlington.He was a graduate of Winfield High School. He worked in the family business for M.A. Davis Excavating, as a commercial crab fisherman in Alaska, a truck driver, for Chrysler in St. Louis, Missouri, and General Electric.Survivors include his wife, Kathy Little of Burlington; two children, Travis Little of New London, and Teresa Good of Burlington; four grandchildren; and one brother, Gale Little of Ankeny.The memorial visitation for Rick was Sunday, March 20, 2022, at Lunning Chapel. Burial will be in Edwards Cemetery, rural Oakville.A memorial has been established.

Rick Little

Odessa Redding Stout, 101, of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at The Woodlands in Cedar Rapids.

Born December 28, 1920, in Downey, Mo., she was the daughter of John B. and Bonnie Wineinger Redding. She married Donald Stout on Easter Sunday of 1942.

She was a 1938 graduate of Danville High School and from Iowa State Teacher’s college in 1941 with a&nbsp; teaching certificate. She started teaching in a country school and was proud to have substitute taught for 48 years. She was a Girl Scout leader, active in the PTA, Hetta Gilbert, King’s Daughters among others.

Survivors include two children, Vicki Dillon, Burlington, and Richard Stout, Anamosa; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.

The funeral service for Odessa was Monday, March 21, 2022, at First Christian Church Disciples of Christ. Interment was in Aspen Grove Cemetery. Lunning Chapel assisted the family with arrangements.

A memorial has been established for Cedar Rapids Mercy Foundation for Breast Cancer. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/3/1647999124901.jpeg" alt="Odessa Stout" />
 <figcaption>Odessa Stout</figcaption>
 </figure>Odessa Redding Stout, 101, of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at The Woodlands in Cedar Rapids.Born December 28, 1920, in Downey, Mo., she was the daughter of John B. and Bonnie Wineinger Redding. She married Donald Stout on Easter Sunday of 1942.She was a 1938 graduate of Danville High School and from Iowa State Teacher’s college in 1941 with a&nbsp; teaching certificate. She started teaching in a country school and was proud to have substitute taught for 48 years. She was a Girl Scout leader, active in the PTA, Hetta Gilbert, King’s Daughters among others.Survivors include two children, Vicki Dillon, Burlington, and Richard Stout, Anamosa; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.The funeral service for Odessa was Monday, March 21, 2022, at First Christian Church Disciples of Christ. Interment was in Aspen Grove Cemetery. Lunning Chapel assisted the family with arrangements.A memorial has been established for Cedar Rapids Mercy Foundation for Breast Cancer.

Odessa Redding Stout

Dolores F. Kester, 93, of Danville, died Thursday, March 17, 2022, at the Klein Center in West Burlington.

Born January 12, 1929, in Burlington, she was the daughter of John and Gladys Lamb Holst. She married Milford Morris, and they spent more than 70 years together.

She was a graduate of Burlington High School and Iowa Wesleyan in 1972 with her Teaching Certificate. She was a teacher for James Madison and Oak Street schools in Burlington for many years. She was very knowledgeable with computers and was a big factor in getting them incorporated in schools.

She was a member of Latty Church, St. Luke's Church of Christ. She was a talented musician, playing piano and organ in different bands and teaching private lessons.

Survivors include two sons, Randy Kester of Danville, and David Kester of Marengo, Ill.; two daughters, Kathy Schnedler of North Liberty, and Claudia Martin of Burlington; 9 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren.

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory and there will be a private family burial at Latty Cemetery at a later date.

A memorial has been established for the Latty Cemetery Foundation.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/3/1648000322288.jpeg" alt="Delores Kester" />
 <figcaption>Delores Kester</figcaption>
 </figure>Dolores F. Kester, 93, of Danville, died Thursday, March 17, 2022, at the Klein Center in West Burlington.Born January 12, 1929, in Burlington, she was the daughter of John and Gladys Lamb Holst. She married Milford Morris, and they spent more than 70 years together.She was a graduate of Burlington High School and Iowa Wesleyan in 1972 with her Teaching Certificate. She was a teacher for James Madison and Oak Street schools in Burlington for many years. She was very knowledgeable with computers and was a big factor in getting them incorporated in schools.She was a member of Latty Church, St. Luke's Church of Christ. She was a talented musician, playing piano and organ in different bands and teaching private lessons.Survivors include two sons, Randy Kester of Danville, and David Kester of Marengo, Ill.; two daughters, Kathy Schnedler of North Liberty, and Claudia Martin of Burlington; 9 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren.Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory and there will be a private family burial at Latty Cemetery at a later date.A memorial has been established for the Latty Cemetery Foundation.

Delores F. Kester

James Rodell Perry, 80, of Burlington, died Thursday, March 17, 2022, at his home.

Born May 7, 1941, in Andover, Mo., he was the son of Eugene and Arlie Ione Hill Perry. On July 6, 1962, he married Erma Parkhurst in Eagleville, Mo.

He worked for Burlington Northern Railroad for 30 years and was also a farmer. He was a member of West Hill United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Erma Perry of Burlington; three children, Bev McKasson, Richard Perry, and Wes (Patricia) Perry; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one brother, Don Perry of Burlington.

The funeral service for Mr. Perry was held on Saturday, March 19th at Lunning Chapel. Interment was in Aspen Grove Cemetery.

A memorial has been established for Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/3/1647999078067.jpeg" alt="James Rodell Perry" />
 <figcaption>James Rodell Perry</figcaption>
 </figure>James Rodell Perry, 80, of Burlington, died Thursday, March 17, 2022, at his home.Born May 7, 1941, in Andover, Mo., he was the son of Eugene and Arlie Ione Hill Perry. On July 6, 1962, he married Erma Parkhurst in Eagleville, Mo.He worked for Burlington Northern Railroad for 30 years and was also a farmer. He was a member of West Hill United Methodist Church.Survivors include his wife, Erma Perry of Burlington; three children, Bev McKasson, Richard Perry, and Wes (Patricia) Perry; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one brother, Don Perry of Burlington.The funeral service for Mr. Perry was held on Saturday, March 19th at Lunning Chapel. Interment was in Aspen Grove Cemetery.A memorial has been established for Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice.

James Rodell Perry

Jesus Miguel "Mike" Campos, 62, of Burlington, died Monday, March 14, 2022, at home.

Born on Oct. 27, 1959, in Brownsville, Texas, the son of Antonio L. and Alicia Ramirez Campos. On May 8, 2008, he married Camay Gerhardt in Burlington.&nbsp;

He was a general laborer working for the L.I.U.N.A. Local 538.&nbsp;

Survivors include his wife, Camay Campos of Burlington; step-daughter, Ivory Heitmeier of Burlington; his father, Antonio Campos; his stepfather, Benito Moreno; and his siblings, Antonio “Tony” Campos, Ignacia “Nan” Moore-Green, Benito “Benny” Moreno, Jr., Alberto Moreno, Alfredo “Fredo” Moreno, and Ruben Moreno, all of Texas.

Cremation has been entrusted to Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes &amp; Crematory in Knoxville, Ill. No services are planned at this time.

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 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/3/1647998678157.jpeg" alt="Jesus Miguel "Mike" Campos" />
 <figcaption>Jesus Miguel "Mike" Campos</figcaption>
 </figure>Jesus Miguel "Mike" Campos, 62, of Burlington, died Monday, March 14, 2022, at home.Born on Oct. 27, 1959, in Brownsville, Texas, the son of Antonio L. and Alicia Ramirez Campos. On May 8, 2008, he married Camay Gerhardt in Burlington.&nbsp;He was a general laborer working for the L.I.U.N.A. Local 538.&nbsp;Survivors include his wife, Camay Campos of Burlington; step-daughter, Ivory Heitmeier of Burlington; his father, Antonio Campos; his stepfather, Benito Moreno; and his siblings, Antonio “Tony” Campos, Ignacia “Nan” Moore-Green, Benito “Benny” Moreno, Jr., Alberto Moreno, Alfredo “Fredo” Moreno, and Ruben Moreno, all of Texas.Cremation has been entrusted to Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes &amp; Crematory in Knoxville, Ill. No services are planned at this time.

Jesus Miguel "Mike" Campos

Gilbert L. Leath, Sr., 95, of Galesburg, Ill. passed away at 12:40 p.m. March 8 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Ill. Gilbert was born on Sept. 19, 1926, in Macon, Mo., the son of James Everett and Vurgil Shafer Leath. He was raised in Macon where he attended local rural schools. Gilbert married Mary Ellen Abbott on July 31, 1948, in Cameron, Ill. and she preceded him in death on Sept. 28, 2007. Gilbert first was a section laborer for the C.B. &amp; Q Railroad for 18 years. Later, he then was employed by Admiral Corporation for 24 years as a lift truck operator and numerous other work responsibilities. He attended First Christian Church of Monmouth for many years and enjoyed country music, but most of all loved his family and their affairs. Surviving Gilbert is his son, Gilbert L. Leath, Jr. and Connie of Galesburg, Ill. and six grandchildren, Tammy Jones, Shelly Smith, Missy Jones, Nickey Leath, Mandy Leath, and Justin Leath. There are ten great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren, also surviving. One sister survives, Margie Borkey of Monmouth, Ill., and two brothers, Fred Leath of Monmouth, Ill. and James (Edna) Leath of Cameron, Ill. Gilbert is preceded in his death by his parents; his wife, Mary Ellen; one daughter, Mary Kay Jones; three brothers and five sisters. A funeral service for Gilbert is planned on Monday, March 14 at 11:00 a.m. at the Turnbull Funeral Home in Monmouth, Ill. Interment will be in the Silent Home Cemetery of Cameron, Ill. His family plans visitation and will receive their friends at Turnbull Funeral Home on Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the funeral service. A memorial fund is being established for the Warren County Cancer Fund. To leave a remembrance or for more information please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.turnbullfuneralhomes.com/" target="_blank">www.turnbullfuneralhomes.com</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/3/1647396534261.jpeg" alt="Gilbert Leath" />
 <figcaption>Gilbert Leath</figcaption>
 </figure>Gilbert L. Leath, Sr., 95, of Galesburg, Ill. passed away at 12:40 p.m. March 8 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Ill. Gilbert was born on Sept. 19, 1926, in Macon, Mo., the son of James Everett and Vurgil Shafer Leath. He was raised in Macon where he attended local rural schools. Gilbert married Mary Ellen Abbott on July 31, 1948, in Cameron, Ill. and she preceded him in death on Sept. 28, 2007. Gilbert first was a section laborer for the C.B. &amp; Q Railroad for 18 years. Later, he then was employed by Admiral Corporation for 24 years as a lift truck operator and numerous other work responsibilities. He attended First Christian Church of Monmouth for many years and enjoyed country music, but most of all loved his family and their affairs. Surviving Gilbert is his son, Gilbert L. Leath, Jr. and Connie of Galesburg, Ill. and six grandchildren, Tammy Jones, Shelly Smith, Missy Jones, Nickey Leath, Mandy Leath, and Justin Leath. There are ten great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren, also surviving. One sister survives, Margie Borkey of Monmouth, Ill., and two brothers, Fred Leath of Monmouth, Ill. and James (Edna) Leath of Cameron, Ill. Gilbert is preceded in his death by his parents; his wife, Mary Ellen; one daughter, Mary Kay Jones; three brothers and five sisters. A funeral service for Gilbert is planned on Monday, March 14 at 11:00 a.m. at the Turnbull Funeral Home in Monmouth, Ill. Interment will be in the Silent Home Cemetery of Cameron, Ill. His family plans visitation and will receive their friends at Turnbull Funeral Home on Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the funeral service. A memorial fund is being established for the Warren County Cancer Fund. To leave a remembrance or for more information please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.turnbullfuneralhomes.com/" target="_blank">www.turnbullfuneralhomes.com</a>

Gilbert Leath

William Eugene "Bill" Johnson, 77, of Westminster, Colo. died on Feb. 20, 2022.

William was born June 11, 1944, to Eugene W. and Helen V. Pratt Johnson in Burlington. He graduated from Burlington High School and married Kathryn A. Senn in 1962. After acquiring an Associate in Technical Science, Bill went to work for Winegard Company where he later relocated to Colorado. He also worked several years and retired from Jefferson County Public Schools.

Following the death of Kathryn, he continued his life-long love of racing that developed as a flag-man at 34 Raceways, to working with pit crews of various racers. In 1996, he married Roberta Huett, and the two of them enjoyed many years of vacation in Mexico, going on cruises, and spending time with their dogs.

Bill is survived by three children, Wendy Herlein, Aaron (Rebecca) Johnson, and Lora Johnson; two stepchildren, Julie (Jim) Dunkerly and Brian Moss; brother, Doug (Terri) Schwartz; nephew, Douglas Schwartz; niece, Jennifer (Noah) Collins; and their children.

He is preceded in death by his parents and stepfather, Richard Schwartz; wife, Roberta Johnson; and son-in-law, Mike Herlein.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Myasthenia Gravis Association of Colorado, PO Box 390083, Denver CO 80239-1083.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/3/1647395979335.jpeg" alt="William "Bill" Johnson" />
 <figcaption>William "Bill" Johnson</figcaption>
 </figure>William Eugene "Bill" Johnson, 77, of Westminster, Colo. died on Feb. 20, 2022.William was born June 11, 1944, to Eugene W. and Helen V. Pratt Johnson in Burlington. He graduated from Burlington High School and married Kathryn A. Senn in 1962. After acquiring an Associate in Technical Science, Bill went to work for Winegard Company where he later relocated to Colorado. He also worked several years and retired from Jefferson County Public Schools.Following the death of Kathryn, he continued his life-long love of racing that developed as a flag-man at 34 Raceways, to working with pit crews of various racers. In 1996, he married Roberta Huett, and the two of them enjoyed many years of vacation in Mexico, going on cruises, and spending time with their dogs.Bill is survived by three children, Wendy Herlein, Aaron (Rebecca) Johnson, and Lora Johnson; two stepchildren, Julie (Jim) Dunkerly and Brian Moss; brother, Doug (Terri) Schwartz; nephew, Douglas Schwartz; niece, Jennifer (Noah) Collins; and their children.He is preceded in death by his parents and stepfather, Richard Schwartz; wife, Roberta Johnson; and son-in-law, Mike Herlein.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Myasthenia Gravis Association of Colorado, PO Box 390083, Denver CO 80239-1083.

William E. "Bill" Johnson

Thomas Arthur Hull, 70, of Burlington, died at 5:40 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.

Born June 15, 1951, in Fort Madison, Tom was the son of Thomas E. and Evelyn Queisner Hull.  He married Char Swisher in 1971. They later divorced. On June 21, 1985, he married Vickie Johnson Orth in Burlington. 

Tom was a self-employed and gifted carpenter. 

Tom loved reading and was a lifelong learner. He was also an accomplished drummer. He loved singing, being outdoors, hunting, doing crossword puzzles, and was a captivating storyteller.  Tom enjoyed cooking, adding hot sauce and pepper to everything. He loved spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren. He had a contagious smile, a talent for making people laugh, always lighting up a room, was unfailingly kind, and if he couldn't explain it to you he would draw you a picture. 

Survivors include his wife; three sons, Nick (Kayla) Hull of Missoula, Mont., Dillon (Tabitha) Orth of Burlington, and&nbsp; Kris (Logan) Hull of Maryville, Tenn.; two daughters, Amy (Rod) VanNiewaal of Wapello and Ann (Spencer) Hill of Davenport; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three brothers, Rob (Nancy) Hull of Burlington, Dan Hull of Augusta, Iowa, and Stan (Kim) Hull of Burlington; five sisters, Marge (Del) Groene of Tampa, Fla., Beth (John) Myers and Elaine (Keith) Johnson, both of Burlington, Val (Lance) Vennard of Mesa, Ariz., and Diane (Steve) O'Brien of Mounds View, Minn.; and his mother-in-law, Doris Johnson of Burlington.

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

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.

A celebration of life for Mr. Hull will be held April 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Burlington Moose Lodge.  

Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.

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

Tom would like for all of you to remember, "If everyone pitches in, it will only take 10 minutes." 

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/3/1647395415966.jpeg" alt="Thomas Hull" />
 <figcaption>Thomas Hull</figcaption>
 </figure>Thomas Arthur Hull, 70, of Burlington, died at 5:40 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.Born June 15, 1951, in Fort Madison, Tom was the son of Thomas E. and Evelyn Queisner Hull. He married Char Swisher in 1971. They later divorced. On June 21, 1985, he married Vickie Johnson Orth in Burlington. Tom was a self-employed and gifted carpenter. Tom loved reading and was a lifelong learner. He was also an accomplished drummer. He loved singing, being outdoors, hunting, doing crossword puzzles, and was a captivating storyteller. Tom enjoyed cooking, adding hot sauce and pepper to everything. He loved spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren. He had a contagious smile, a talent for making people laugh, always lighting up a room, was unfailingly kind, and if he couldn't explain it to you he would draw you a picture. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Nick (Kayla) Hull of Missoula, Mont., Dillon (Tabitha) Orth of Burlington, and&nbsp; Kris (Logan) Hull of Maryville, Tenn.; two daughters, Amy (Rod) VanNiewaal of Wapello and Ann (Spencer) Hill of Davenport; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three brothers, Rob (Nancy) Hull of Burlington, Dan Hull of Augusta, Iowa, and Stan (Kim) Hull of Burlington; five sisters, Marge (Del) Groene of Tampa, Fla., Beth (John) Myers and Elaine (Keith) Johnson, both of Burlington, Val (Lance) Vennard of Mesa, Ariz., and Diane (Steve) O'Brien of Mounds View, Minn.; and his mother-in-law, Doris Johnson of Burlington.He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.A celebration of life for Mr. Hull will be held April 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Burlington Moose Lodge. Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Thomas's obituary at www.prughfuneral.com.Tom would like for all of you to remember, "If everyone pitches in, it will only take 10 minutes."

Thomas Hull

Carl Elmer Shirts, 80, of Burlington, went to be with the Lord at 1:14 a.m. Saturday, March 12, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospitals &amp; Clinics in Iowa City.

Born Nov. 9, 1941, in Burlington, he was the son of Elmer Edwin and Evelyn Pearl Peterson Shirts. On Oct. 24, 1964, he married Norma J. Wheatley in Burlington. She died July 25, 1984.

Carl worked for the City of Burlington as a heavy equipment operator and a subcontractor for Alliant Energy until his retirement. He later worked for Foster Tree Service.&nbsp;

He was a self-motivated man that never asked for anything. If he couldn't get it himself, he did without. When it came to his sons, there was nothing he wouldn't sacrifice to make sure their lives were a little better. He loved his wife of 20 years with every ounce of his heart. He loved to hunt arrowheads, and he sure loved to show them to his friends and family. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and gardener. He loved to watch golf on TV on the weekends in the comfort of his own home. He also loved to cruise around the local parks and look for deer. He would always light up the room with his smile and his ornery charisma. He took up metal detecting later on in his life, and he would bring joy to our hearts with his stories of his adventures. He selflessly gave of himself for his grandchildren. He loved each and every person in his life. He didn't complain about life's problems he had to face. I hope we can all learn a little from what this man showed us during his time here.

Survivors include his sons, Edwin (Josie) Shirts of Burlington, Robert (Kimberly) Shirts of Fort Madison, and Carl (Shannon McGregor) Shirts II, of Burlington; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; fifteen step-grandchildren; and one sister, Patricia Bryden of California.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Norman, Burlyn, and Robert Shirts.

The celebration of life for Mr. Shirts will be 7 p.m. Thursday, March 17 at First Church of the Nazarene.

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 <figcaption>Carl Shirts</figcaption>
 </figure>Carl Elmer Shirts, 80, of Burlington, went to be with the Lord at 1:14 a.m. Saturday, March 12, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospitals &amp; Clinics in Iowa City.Born Nov. 9, 1941, in Burlington, he was the son of Elmer Edwin and Evelyn Pearl Peterson Shirts. On Oct. 24, 1964, he married Norma J. Wheatley in Burlington. She died July 25, 1984.Carl worked for the City of Burlington as a heavy equipment operator and a subcontractor for Alliant Energy until his retirement. He later worked for Foster Tree Service.&nbsp;He was a self-motivated man that never asked for anything. If he couldn't get it himself, he did without. When it came to his sons, there was nothing he wouldn't sacrifice to make sure their lives were a little better. He loved his wife of 20 years with every ounce of his heart. He loved to hunt arrowheads, and he sure loved to show them to his friends and family. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and gardener. He loved to watch golf on TV on the weekends in the comfort of his own home. He also loved to cruise around the local parks and look for deer. He would always light up the room with his smile and his ornery charisma. He took up metal detecting later on in his life, and he would bring joy to our hearts with his stories of his adventures. He selflessly gave of himself for his grandchildren. He loved each and every person in his life. He didn't complain about life's problems he had to face. I hope we can all learn a little from what this man showed us during his time here.Survivors include his sons, Edwin (Josie) Shirts of Burlington, Robert (Kimberly) Shirts of Fort Madison, and Carl (Shannon McGregor) Shirts II, of Burlington; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; fifteen step-grandchildren; and one sister, Patricia Bryden of California.Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Norman, Burlyn, and Robert Shirts.Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.The celebration of life for Mr. Shirts will be 7 p.m. Thursday, March 17 at First Church of the Nazarene.

Carl Shirts

Wayne Herman Bell, 73, of Burlington, died at 5:36 a.m. Friday, March 11, 2022, at the Klein Center in West Burlington.

Born Oct. 26, 1948, in Burlington, he was the son of James William and Mildred Ethel Hart Bell. On March 27, 1993, he married Gloria Geraldine Brock in Burlington. She died Jan. 12, 2014.

He was a 1968 graduate of Burlington High School.&nbsp;

Wayne retired after 27 years, working for American Ordinance.

He was a big baseball and football fan especially when it came to the Mets and Cowboys. He was an umpire for Little League baseball and helped his brother with auctions.

Survivors include his daughters, Shelly Marie Bell and Shannon M. Bell of Colorado and Lisa Marie Bell of Burlington; stepsons, Scott McCumin of Denver, Colo., Micheal Ray Guthrie of Kingsville, Mo., and Terry Lee Guthrie and Christopher James "C.J." Guthrie of Burlington; 10 grandchildren;&nbsp;two brothers, James William Bell, Jr. of Danville and Darrell Bell of Lomax, Ill.; two sisters, Jean Reeves of Burlington and Susie Albert, of West Concord, Minn.; sister-in-law, Debbie Bell; brother-in-law, Emil Schneider; dear friend, Linda Hand; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Kenny, Dan, and Ernie; one sister, Janice Schneider; and one granddaughter, Tiffany.

Visitation will be from noon until 8 p.m. with the family to receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 15 at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home.

The funeral service for Mr. Bell will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 16 at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home.&nbsp; Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A memorial has been established for cancer research.

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 <figcaption>Wayne Bell</figcaption>
 </figure>Wayne Herman Bell, 73, of Burlington, died at 5:36 a.m. Friday, March 11, 2022, at the Klein Center in West Burlington.Born Oct. 26, 1948, in Burlington, he was the son of James William and Mildred Ethel Hart Bell. On March 27, 1993, he married Gloria Geraldine Brock in Burlington. She died Jan. 12, 2014.He was a 1968 graduate of Burlington High School.&nbsp;Wayne retired after 27 years, working for American Ordinance.He was a big baseball and football fan especially when it came to the Mets and Cowboys. He was an umpire for Little League baseball and helped his brother with auctions.Survivors include his daughters, Shelly Marie Bell and Shannon M. Bell of Colorado and Lisa Marie Bell of Burlington; stepsons, Scott McCumin of Denver, Colo., Micheal Ray Guthrie of Kingsville, Mo., and Terry Lee Guthrie and Christopher James "C.J." Guthrie of Burlington; 10 grandchildren;&nbsp;two brothers, James William Bell, Jr. of Danville and Darrell Bell of Lomax, Ill.; two sisters, Jean Reeves of Burlington and Susie Albert, of West Concord, Minn.; sister-in-law, Debbie Bell; brother-in-law, Emil Schneider; dear friend, Linda Hand; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Kenny, Dan, and Ernie; one sister, Janice Schneider; and one granddaughter, Tiffany.Visitation will be from noon until 8 p.m. with the family to receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 15 at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home.The funeral service for Mr. Bell will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 16 at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home.&nbsp; Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;A memorial has been established for cancer research.

Wayne Bell

Shirley Mae Tecca, 73, of Burlington, died at 7:20 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2022, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.

Born May 4, 1948, in North Dakota, she was the daughter of Jerry and Margaret Kovash Hanel. On Dec. 17, 1976, she married Gary Lee Tecca in Livingston, Mont.&nbsp;

She worked as a waitress and railroad clerk prior to becoming a homemaker.

She was a strong, independent, and occasionally sassy woman. Shirley was a very loving and caring wife and mother who loved animals. She enjoyed to stamp and make cards, and she would host a stamp club at the house where she accrued a very large stamp collection. She loved to travel with her family, and she was never one to pass up a good garage sale. She was a great cook, with some of her family favorites being Cherry Chicken, or her borscht. She and Gary had many friends with classic cars, and they would frequently go on long drives together to get dinner and ultimately always end up somewhere that served ice cream at the end of the night. Shirley was an amazing woman who truly enjoyed life to the fullest.

Survivors include husband, Gary Lee Tecca of Burlington; one daughter, Dawn Newlan of Rosemount,&nbsp;Minn.;&nbsp;three brothers, Alvin (Mickey) Hanel of Oklahoma, Maynard (Bev) Hanel of Burlington, and Arney Hanel of Burlington; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Larry Hanel; and several aunts and uncles.

Per the family's wishes, there will be no visitation or services.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the American Diabetes Foundation.

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 </figure>Shirley Mae Tecca, 73, of Burlington, died at 7:20 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2022, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.Born May 4, 1948, in North Dakota, she was the daughter of Jerry and Margaret Kovash Hanel. On Dec. 17, 1976, she married Gary Lee Tecca in Livingston, Mont.&nbsp;She worked as a waitress and railroad clerk prior to becoming a homemaker.She was a strong, independent, and occasionally sassy woman. Shirley was a very loving and caring wife and mother who loved animals. She enjoyed to stamp and make cards, and she would host a stamp club at the house where she accrued a very large stamp collection. She loved to travel with her family, and she was never one to pass up a good garage sale. She was a great cook, with some of her family favorites being Cherry Chicken, or her borscht. She and Gary had many friends with classic cars, and they would frequently go on long drives together to get dinner and ultimately always end up somewhere that served ice cream at the end of the night. Shirley was an amazing woman who truly enjoyed life to the fullest.Survivors include husband, Gary Lee Tecca of Burlington; one daughter, Dawn Newlan of Rosemount,&nbsp;Minn.;&nbsp;three brothers, Alvin (Mickey) Hanel of Oklahoma, Maynard (Bev) Hanel of Burlington, and Arney Hanel of Burlington; and several nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Larry Hanel; and several aunts and uncles.Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.Per the family's wishes, there will be no visitation or services.In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the American Diabetes Foundation.

Shirley Mae Tecca

Roy Burk, 92, of Burlington, died Monday, March 14, 2022, at St. Francis Hospital in Peoria, Ill. Born Sept. 1, 1929, in Davenport, he was the son of Hugh and Elizabeth Hoambrecker Burk and was raised by his stepfather, Harry Ward. He served in the Navy for 9 1/2 years. He married Leona Oetken on Feb. 20, 1954. Together, they celebrated 68 years of marriage. Roy was an auto mechanic and enjoyed camping and being outdoors. Survivors include his wife, Leona Burk of Burlington; six children, Sandra (Dan) Morris, Jannette (David) Knutsen, Tara Lamphier, David (Paula) Burk, James Burk, and Jarrod Burk; 24 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Raymond Ward and Earnest “Ernie” Ward; sister, Harriet Crawford; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Cathy Burk; one grandson; one brother, Ronald; and two sisters, Marie and Eudora. The funeral service for Mr. Burk will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 18 at Lunning Chapel. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the funeral services. Cremation will follow the funeral services and has been entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel. Inurnment will be held Monday, March 21 at Aspen Grove Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Roy Burk, 92, of Burlington, died Monday, March 14, 2022, at St. Francis Hospital in Peoria, Ill. Born Sept. 1, 1929, in Davenport, he was the son of Hugh and Elizabeth Hoambrecker Burk and was raised by his stepfather, Harry Ward. He served in the Navy for 9 1/2 years. He married Leona Oetken on Feb. 20, 1954. Together, they celebrated 68 years of marriage. Roy was an auto mechanic and enjoyed camping and being outdoors. Survivors include his wife, Leona Burk of Burlington; six children, Sandra (Dan) Morris, Jannette (David) Knutsen, Tara Lamphier, David (Paula) Burk, James Burk, and Jarrod Burk; 24 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Raymond Ward and Earnest “Ernie” Ward; sister, Harriet Crawford; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Cathy Burk; one grandson; one brother, Ronald; and two sisters, Marie and Eudora. The funeral service for Mr. Burk will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 18 at Lunning Chapel. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the funeral services. Cremation will follow the funeral services and has been entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel. Inurnment will be held Monday, March 21 at Aspen Grove Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Roy Burk

Melisa Marie Bracht-Wagner, age 45, was gifted with eternal life on March 14, 2022. Echo had been by her side. Timothy and Cheryl Bracht chose to raise me with a Midwest work ethic deeply grounded in a foundation of faith. David H. Wagner, Jr. married me for life’s adventures in 1999. Together, we selected a family of Sarah, Christian, and Malachi. While my life revolved around serving Jesus within the church for 25 years, the greatest accomplishments were being the church in community through FLY, Flood Recovery 2008, Marion Cares, Fellowship Cup, and Building Bridges. I enjoyed empowering others to grow programs. Encouraging people to serve just outside their comfort zone. Educating away myths of faith and poverty. My deepest regret was those moments I chose not to pause and listen. Listen to people who needed a moment. Listen to the why underneath the surface problem. Listen without judgment. Pause and listen. I hated the sound of a ticking clock, being late, and the absence of term limits for Congress. I regret not witnessing the abolition of daylight savings time. I loved lunch meetings, ice cream, and listening to books while traveling. Visitation will be 2 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 18 at Burlington First United Methodist Church, 421 Washington St, Burlington. Family will be present from 4 to 7 p.m. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 19 at the Chapel Auditorium on the campus of Iowa Wesleyan University, 601 N. Main St., Mt Pleasant, presided by the Rev. Douglas Cue. Cookies and ice cream will follow at First United Methodist Church, Mt. Pleasant. Graveside inurnment will be held in Huntertown Cemetery, Huntertown, Ind. on March 25 at 6 p.m. Please hear me now - no flowers. I loved cut flowers during my life, even bought quite a few in the last few months of my life. In my death, don’t give me flowers. Instead, invest into my memorial for Burlington Building Bridges. Bridges Out of Poverty is a community collaboration that strives to overcome barriers while learning and strengthening the 11 resources needed to “Get Ahead” of poverty. For a true difference to be made in our corner of the kingdom, churches, non-profits, and the community we must work together. Bridges out of Poverty has the possibility to make a generational difference. Support it. Fund it. Volunteer to be a teammate. Donations may be made to 416 Jefferson Street, Burlington, Iowa 52601. Per Melisa’s wishes, cremation has been accorded and entrusted to Lunning Chapel.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <figcaption>Melisa Bracht-Wagner</figcaption>
 </figure>Melisa Marie Bracht-Wagner, age 45, was gifted with eternal life on March 14, 2022. Echo had been by her side. Timothy and Cheryl Bracht chose to raise me with a Midwest work ethic deeply grounded in a foundation of faith. David H. Wagner, Jr. married me for life’s adventures in 1999. Together, we selected a family of Sarah, Christian, and Malachi. While my life revolved around serving Jesus within the church for 25 years, the greatest accomplishments were being the church in community through FLY, Flood Recovery 2008, Marion Cares, Fellowship Cup, and Building Bridges. I enjoyed empowering others to grow programs. Encouraging people to serve just outside their comfort zone. Educating away myths of faith and poverty. My deepest regret was those moments I chose not to pause and listen. Listen to people who needed a moment. Listen to the why underneath the surface problem. Listen without judgment. Pause and listen. I hated the sound of a ticking clock, being late, and the absence of term limits for Congress. I regret not witnessing the abolition of daylight savings time. I loved lunch meetings, ice cream, and listening to books while traveling. Visitation will be 2 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 18 at Burlington First United Methodist Church, 421 Washington St, Burlington. Family will be present from 4 to 7 p.m. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 19 at the Chapel Auditorium on the campus of Iowa Wesleyan University, 601 N. Main St., Mt Pleasant, presided by the Rev. Douglas Cue. Cookies and ice cream will follow at First United Methodist Church, Mt. Pleasant. Graveside inurnment will be held in Huntertown Cemetery, Huntertown, Ind. on March 25 at 6 p.m. Please hear me now - no flowers. I loved cut flowers during my life, even bought quite a few in the last few months of my life. In my death, don’t give me flowers. Instead, invest into my memorial for Burlington Building Bridges. Bridges Out of Poverty is a community collaboration that strives to overcome barriers while learning and strengthening the 11 resources needed to “Get Ahead” of poverty. For a true difference to be made in our corner of the kingdom, churches, non-profits, and the community we must work together. Bridges out of Poverty has the possibility to make a generational difference. Support it. Fund it. Volunteer to be a teammate. Donations may be made to 416 Jefferson Street, Burlington, Iowa 52601. Per Melisa’s wishes, cremation has been accorded and entrusted to Lunning Chapel.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Melisa Bracht-Wagner

Lois Jean Beckman, 84, of West Burlington, died Sunday, March 13, 2022, at her home. Born September 12, 1937, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Donald and Helen Beckman Taeger. She married Paul Beckman on June 10, 1956, in Prairie Grove Church. Lois attended school at Prairie Grove School and was a graduate of Danville High School. She worked for National Research and Sylvania and retired after 30 years from Iowa Industries (Champion Spark Plug). She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church and was an avid Chicago Cubs and Iowa Hawkeyes fan. She enjoyed square dancing, playing cards and bingo, and loved tending to her lawn. Lois also loved traveling to Branson, Mo. She is survived by her husband, Paul Beckman of West Burlington; one daughter, Teresa Neal of Woodward; three grandchildren, Matt (Sabrina) Neal, Alison (Grant) Henry, and Paul Neal; five great-grandchildren, Blake Neal, Michael Neal, Eve Henry, Margot Henry, and Griffin Henry; three siblings, Don (Mary) Taeger, Dorothy Lane, and Ken (Tina) Taeger; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, son-in-law, Mike Neal, and brothers-in-law, Leonard Lane and Norman Roelfs. The funeral service for Mrs. Beckman will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 18 at Peace Lutheran Church. The Rev. Ralph Andersen will officiate. Interment will be in Prairie Grove Cemetery, rural West Burlington. Visitation will be from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17 at Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends. A memorial has been established for Peace Lutheran Church.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Lois Jean Beckman, 84, of West Burlington, died Sunday, March 13, 2022, at her home. Born September 12, 1937, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Donald and Helen Beckman Taeger. She married Paul Beckman on June 10, 1956, in Prairie Grove Church. Lois attended school at Prairie Grove School and was a graduate of Danville High School. She worked for National Research and Sylvania and retired after 30 years from Iowa Industries (Champion Spark Plug). She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church and was an avid Chicago Cubs and Iowa Hawkeyes fan. She enjoyed square dancing, playing cards and bingo, and loved tending to her lawn. Lois also loved traveling to Branson, Mo. She is survived by her husband, Paul Beckman of West Burlington; one daughter, Teresa Neal of Woodward; three grandchildren, Matt (Sabrina) Neal, Alison (Grant) Henry, and Paul Neal; five great-grandchildren, Blake Neal, Michael Neal, Eve Henry, Margot Henry, and Griffin Henry; three siblings, Don (Mary) Taeger, Dorothy Lane, and Ken (Tina) Taeger; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, son-in-law, Mike Neal, and brothers-in-law, Leonard Lane and Norman Roelfs. The funeral service for Mrs. Beckman will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 18 at Peace Lutheran Church. The Rev. Ralph Andersen will officiate. Interment will be in Prairie Grove Cemetery, rural West Burlington. Visitation will be from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17 at Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends. A memorial has been established for Peace Lutheran Church.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lois Jean Beckman

Elaine E. Thomes, 91, of Burlington, died Saturday, March 12, 2022, at the Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Burlington. Born June 19, 1930, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Harry and Elsie Schnupper Thomes. She was a 1948 graduate of Burlington High School and worked for many years at Burlington Medical Center. Elaine was an avid bowler for over 60 years. During her bowling career, she attended 30 national and state championship bowling tournaments. She was a member of the Burlington Women’s Bowling Association, where she served as a delegate to the Iowa State Convention several times and served on the Local Board from 1990-2014 as director. In 1991, she received the Merit Award and was inducted into the Burlington Women’s Hall of Fame in 1994. In addition, she received the BWBA Special Award in 2013 and the Men’s Outstanding Service Award in 2014. She is survived by her local cousins, Iona Beckman, Zerlan Wagner, Donald Schnupper, and Sherry Kaestner; out-of-town cousins, Cynthia Deaton, Richard Schnupper, and Twyla Hassel, and good friend Sharon Parrish. She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. The funeral service for Miss Thomes will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 17 at Lunning Chapel. The Rev. David Mixon will officiate. Interment will be held in Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service. A memorial has been established for the Burlington Junior Bowlers Association.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Elaine E. Thomes, 91, of Burlington, died Saturday, March 12, 2022, at the Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Burlington. Born June 19, 1930, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Harry and Elsie Schnupper Thomes. She was a 1948 graduate of Burlington High School and worked for many years at Burlington Medical Center. Elaine was an avid bowler for over 60 years. During her bowling career, she attended 30 national and state championship bowling tournaments. She was a member of the Burlington Women’s Bowling Association, where she served as a delegate to the Iowa State Convention several times and served on the Local Board from 1990-2014 as director. In 1991, she received the Merit Award and was inducted into the Burlington Women’s Hall of Fame in 1994. In addition, she received the BWBA Special Award in 2013 and the Men’s Outstanding Service Award in 2014. She is survived by her local cousins, Iona Beckman, Zerlan Wagner, Donald Schnupper, and Sherry Kaestner; out-of-town cousins, Cynthia Deaton, Richard Schnupper, and Twyla Hassel, and good friend Sharon Parrish. She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. The funeral service for Miss Thomes will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 17 at Lunning Chapel. The Rev. David Mixon will officiate. Interment will be held in Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service. A memorial has been established for the Burlington Junior Bowlers Association.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Elaine Thomes

Ivan Dale Dobson passed peacefully from this life on March 10, 2022, at his home in rural Burlington. He was born November 1, 1932, near Bald Bluff in rural Henderson County, Ill. He was the son of Raymond James and Lela Forshee Dobson. He went to school in Carmen, Ill., and graduated from Stronghurst High School in 1950. He married Dottie Ilene Nickels on March 30, 1951, at St. Luke's United Church of Christ in Burlington. She died Dec. 27, 2006. They had three children, Dale Eugene of Rock Island, Ill., Leroy Dean (Becky) of Galesburg, Ill., and Denise Ann (Mike) Shaffer of Collierville, Tenn. Ivan worked for Lagomarcino Ice Cream, Champion Spark Plug (Iowa Industries) where he retired after 34 years of service, and Burlington Community Schools. He served on the Three I Credit Union Board for many years. Ivan loved baseball and played for Stronghurst High School plus church league and industrial league in Burlington. He managed the industrial league for many years. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan since 1942. He loved to play cards, dance, and spend time with his family and close friends. He was a member of St. Luke's United Church of Christ, the Moose Lodge, and the Eagles Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife, three brothers, four sisters, and one great-grandson. He is survived by his three children; seven grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 20 step-great-grandchildren; a brother, Richard Dobson of Monmouth, Ill.; many nieces and nephews and their families; and his sweetheart, Bernice Formella of West Burlington. The funeral service for Mr. Dobson will be at Lunning Chapel Wednesday, March 16 at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Peggy Stott officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 15 from 1 to 8 p.m. with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Entombment will be in Burlington Memorial Park Mausoleum. A memorial has been established for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Ivan Dale Dobson passed peacefully from this life on March 10, 2022, at his home in rural Burlington. He was born November 1, 1932, near Bald Bluff in rural Henderson County, Ill. He was the son of Raymond James and Lela Forshee Dobson. He went to school in Carmen, Ill., and graduated from Stronghurst High School in 1950. He married Dottie Ilene Nickels on March 30, 1951, at St. Luke's United Church of Christ in Burlington. She died Dec. 27, 2006. They had three children, Dale Eugene of Rock Island, Ill., Leroy Dean (Becky) of Galesburg, Ill., and Denise Ann (Mike) Shaffer of Collierville, Tenn. Ivan worked for Lagomarcino Ice Cream, Champion Spark Plug (Iowa Industries) where he retired after 34 years of service, and Burlington Community Schools. He served on the Three I Credit Union Board for many years. Ivan loved baseball and played for Stronghurst High School plus church league and industrial league in Burlington. He managed the industrial league for many years. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan since 1942. He loved to play cards, dance, and spend time with his family and close friends. He was a member of St. Luke's United Church of Christ, the Moose Lodge, and the Eagles Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife, three brothers, four sisters, and one great-grandson. He is survived by his three children; seven grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 20 step-great-grandchildren; a brother, Richard Dobson of Monmouth, Ill.; many nieces and nephews and their families; and his sweetheart, Bernice Formella of West Burlington. The funeral service for Mr. Dobson will be at Lunning Chapel Wednesday, March 16 at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Peggy Stott officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 15 from 1 to 8 p.m. with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Entombment will be in Burlington Memorial Park Mausoleum. A memorial has been established for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ivan Dobson

Thomas Arthur Russell, 88, of Burlington, surrounded by his loving family, passed away from cancer at home at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. Tom was born on April 3, 1933, in Holly Grove, Ark., the son of John Christian and Mable Ione Brent Russell. Tom graduated from Burlington High School in 1952 and served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955, during the Korean War. Tom was employed by Champion Spark Plug in Burlington for 33 years and retired from the company in 1992. Tom loved to work outdoors, hunt, fish, and tell stories to his family and friends. Tom also enjoyed serving his community and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Burlington. Tom is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Sandy, and his two sons – Kevin, his wife Karen, and Michael. He also leaves behind three grandchildren, Jennifer Ohler, Michelle Russell, and Carter Russell, and one great-granddaughter, Zoey Ohler. He is also survived by two sisters, Ruth Dirth of Burlington and Kay West of Mt. Vernon. Tom is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Tom is preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Ora Faye Cole; and four brothers, Melvin, Dean, Robert, and Donald Russell. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorial contributions be made to Southeast Iowa Regional Home Health and Hospice and Special Needs Foundation, both in Burlington. Friends may call from 1 until 5 p.m. Thursday, March 10 at Lunning Chapel. A private family funeral service will be held on Friday, March 11 at Lunning Chapel. The Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard will conduct military rites. Interment will be held in Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/3/1647392465322.jpeg" alt="Thomas Russell" />
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 </figure>Thomas Arthur Russell, 88, of Burlington, surrounded by his loving family, passed away from cancer at home at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. Tom was born on April 3, 1933, in Holly Grove, Ark., the son of John Christian and Mable Ione Brent Russell. Tom graduated from Burlington High School in 1952 and served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955, during the Korean War. Tom was employed by Champion Spark Plug in Burlington for 33 years and retired from the company in 1992. Tom loved to work outdoors, hunt, fish, and tell stories to his family and friends. Tom also enjoyed serving his community and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Burlington. Tom is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Sandy, and his two sons – Kevin, his wife Karen, and Michael. He also leaves behind three grandchildren, Jennifer Ohler, Michelle Russell, and Carter Russell, and one great-granddaughter, Zoey Ohler. He is also survived by two sisters, Ruth Dirth of Burlington and Kay West of Mt. Vernon. Tom is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Tom is preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Ora Faye Cole; and four brothers, Melvin, Dean, Robert, and Donald Russell. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorial contributions be made to Southeast Iowa Regional Home Health and Hospice and Special Needs Foundation, both in Burlington. Friends may call from 1 until 5 p.m. Thursday, March 10 at Lunning Chapel. A private family funeral service will be held on Friday, March 11 at Lunning Chapel. The Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard will conduct military rites. Interment will be held in Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Thomas Russell

Cozell Ross Wagner, 70, of West Burlington, died Monday, March 7, 2022, at his home. Born March 31, 1951, in Burlington, he was the oldest son of Wyman and Zerlan Jones Wagner. On March 18, 1996, he married Connie Sayres at The Little Stone Chapel in the Woods in Osage Beach, Mo. Cozell was a member of the Danville High School class of 1969 and later obtained degrees from Southeastern Community College and Western Illinois University. Cozell worked at Danville Mill and Supply for 15 years and then, after obtaining a degree as a Microcomputer Application Specialist, taught at both the South and North Campuses of Southeastern Community College for 20 years. Cozell enjoyed fishing, spending many evenings at Lake Geode with his wife; gardening and then canning the produce that he raised, with a passion for hot peppers; photography; stained glass; collecting and sharing recipes; and shelling on Sanibel Island. He was proud of the pond and house they built on the family farm and spent hours feeding the fish and just enjoying the view, for many years with his dog Callie at his side. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with family, and never missed an opportunity to turn any event into a teaching moment. Survivors include his wife, Connie of West Burlington; daughters, Londa Wagner of Denmark, IA, Sharla (Laurent) Bataille of France, Heidi (Ted) Pallister of Wapello, Kari (Joel) Buck of Danville, and Erin Hickman of Burlington; grandchildren, Hezekiah, Eliora, Iliana, Thelonis, Ashtin, Brentin, Madelyn, Parker, Conner, Brayton, and Elijah; his mother, of West Burlington; brothers, Dacid (Marcia) Wagner of Burlington and Frain (Lynne) Wagner of Danville. He was preceded in death by his father. The funeral service for Mr. Wagner will be Saturday, March 12 at 2 p.m. at Lunning Chapel with the Rev. Dan Buck officiating. Interment will be in Long Creek Cemetery rural Danville. Visitation will be Friday, March 11 at Lunning Chapel from noon until 7 p.m. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Memorials have been established for the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House and Friends of Geode State Park.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/3/1647392235923.jpeg" alt="Cozell Wagner" />
 <figcaption>Cozell Wagner</figcaption>
 </figure>Cozell Ross Wagner, 70, of West Burlington, died Monday, March 7, 2022, at his home. Born March 31, 1951, in Burlington, he was the oldest son of Wyman and Zerlan Jones Wagner. On March 18, 1996, he married Connie Sayres at The Little Stone Chapel in the Woods in Osage Beach, Mo. Cozell was a member of the Danville High School class of 1969 and later obtained degrees from Southeastern Community College and Western Illinois University. Cozell worked at Danville Mill and Supply for 15 years and then, after obtaining a degree as a Microcomputer Application Specialist, taught at both the South and North Campuses of Southeastern Community College for 20 years. Cozell enjoyed fishing, spending many evenings at Lake Geode with his wife; gardening and then canning the produce that he raised, with a passion for hot peppers; photography; stained glass; collecting and sharing recipes; and shelling on Sanibel Island. He was proud of the pond and house they built on the family farm and spent hours feeding the fish and just enjoying the view, for many years with his dog Callie at his side. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with family, and never missed an opportunity to turn any event into a teaching moment. Survivors include his wife, Connie of West Burlington; daughters, Londa Wagner of Denmark, IA, Sharla (Laurent) Bataille of France, Heidi (Ted) Pallister of Wapello, Kari (Joel) Buck of Danville, and Erin Hickman of Burlington; grandchildren, Hezekiah, Eliora, Iliana, Thelonis, Ashtin, Brentin, Madelyn, Parker, Conner, Brayton, and Elijah; his mother, of West Burlington; brothers, Dacid (Marcia) Wagner of Burlington and Frain (Lynne) Wagner of Danville. He was preceded in death by his father. The funeral service for Mr. Wagner will be Saturday, March 12 at 2 p.m. at Lunning Chapel with the Rev. Dan Buck officiating. Interment will be in Long Creek Cemetery rural Danville. Visitation will be Friday, March 11 at Lunning Chapel from noon until 7 p.m. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Memorials have been established for the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House and Friends of Geode State Park.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Cozell Wagner

Mrs. Sharon Paskiet, 82, died Sunday, March 6, 2022, at her residence. Born Feb. 7, 1940, in Toledo, Ohio, she was the daughter of Charles Edward Schoettley and Tillie Zientek Schoettley. Sharon married the love of her life, Eugene “Gene” Paskiet, on July 18, 1959, at St. Petri Lutheran Church in Toledo, Ohio. Gene and Sharon enjoyed raising their family in Sylvania, Ohio before moving to Burlington in 1992. Sharon was an avid reader and spent hours perusing the library. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, dinner with her friends, and was always ready for a good laugh. Most of all, Sharon treasured time spent with her family, and always looked forward to speaking with her grandchildren and hearing stories about their lives. Sharon was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Eugene Paskiet, her parents Charles Edward Schoettley and Tillie Schoettley, brothers Thomas and Gerald Schoettley, and sisters Barbara (Echols) and Diana Schoettley. She is survived by her four children, Craig (Mel) Paskiet, Dana (Dave) Brown, Todd Paskiet, and Zach (Jackie) Paskiet; six grandchildren, Dustin, Trevor, and Eliza Brown, and Owen, Graham and Tessa Paskiet; and three sisters-in-law, Beverly Schoettley, Rosalie (Don) Koch and Barbara Paskiet; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 13th at Lunning Chapel. The family will receive friends from Noon until 2:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Reeb Funeral Home, Sylvania, Ohio. Interment will be in Toledo Memorial Cemetery in Sylvania Ohio. A memorial has been established for the Burlington Public Library Foundation, 210 Court Street, Burlington, Iowa 52601.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/3/1647391910656.jpeg" alt="Sharon Paskiet" />
 <figcaption>Sharon Paskiet</figcaption>
 </figure>Mrs. Sharon Paskiet, 82, died Sunday, March 6, 2022, at her residence. Born Feb. 7, 1940, in Toledo, Ohio, she was the daughter of Charles Edward Schoettley and Tillie Zientek Schoettley. Sharon married the love of her life, Eugene “Gene” Paskiet, on July 18, 1959, at St. Petri Lutheran Church in Toledo, Ohio. Gene and Sharon enjoyed raising their family in Sylvania, Ohio before moving to Burlington in 1992. Sharon was an avid reader and spent hours perusing the library. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, dinner with her friends, and was always ready for a good laugh. Most of all, Sharon treasured time spent with her family, and always looked forward to speaking with her grandchildren and hearing stories about their lives. Sharon was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Eugene Paskiet, her parents Charles Edward Schoettley and Tillie Schoettley, brothers Thomas and Gerald Schoettley, and sisters Barbara (Echols) and Diana Schoettley. She is survived by her four children, Craig (Mel) Paskiet, Dana (Dave) Brown, Todd Paskiet, and Zach (Jackie) Paskiet; six grandchildren, Dustin, Trevor, and Eliza Brown, and Owen, Graham and Tessa Paskiet; and three sisters-in-law, Beverly Schoettley, Rosalie (Don) Koch and Barbara Paskiet; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 13th at Lunning Chapel. The family will receive friends from Noon until 2:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Reeb Funeral Home, Sylvania, Ohio. Interment will be in Toledo Memorial Cemetery in Sylvania Ohio. A memorial has been established for the Burlington Public Library Foundation, 210 Court Street, Burlington, Iowa 52601.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sharon Paskiet

Arthur R. Anderson, 91, formerly of Oak Park, Ill., passed away Sept. 17, 2021, at his home in Orland Park, Ill. Arthur was born on Feb. 14, 1930, in Oak Park, Ill., the son of&nbsp; Arthur J. and Hilda Fauske Anderson.&nbsp; At the age of four, he traveled with his mother to visit his grandparents in Bygstad, Norway. Because of World War II and the takeover of Norway, he was detained there as an American citizen in an occupied country and did not return to his native America until he was 16 years of age.

In 1951, Arthur graduated from York High School in Elmhurst, Ill. He then attended and graduated from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Ill. receiving his Bachelor of Arts and his master's degree in education. Arthur began work as a carpenter and spent twenty years as a vocational building trades teacher at Lockport High School in Lockport, Illinois. This program benefited hundreds of students whom he enjoyed working with very much. He described these as the best twenty years of his life. On June 23, 1965, Arthur married Marjorie Raglin in the Lutheran Church in Bygstad, Norway, the church where he had been confirmed as a boy. Thereafter they lived in Arlington Heights, New Lenox, and Orland Park, Illinois. Arthur was an avid skier and also a world traveler, from the Arctic to the Antarctic,&nbsp; once teaching workshops in Krasnoyarsk, Siberia. He loved people and had a special talent in working with them whether in the classroom or in the leading ski trips for the ski shops he managed in Chicago, Ill., and in Kingfield, Maine. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in New Lenox, Ill., the local Exchange Club, and local # 558 of Elmhurst, serving ten years as president.&nbsp; He is survived by his son, James T. Coffey and Darlene of Tinley Park, Ill. and his three grandchildren, James, Ashley, and Meagan Coffey, and numerous "country cousins " in the Monmouth area. A graveside service is planned by his family on March 12, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at the Monmouth Cemetery. Cremation was accorded in Orland Park last September. A memorial fund is being established for Fairview Center Church of Rural Monmouth, Illinois.&nbsp; To leave a remembrance or for more information please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.turnbullfuneralhomes.com/" target="_blank">www.turnbullfuneralhomes.com</a>.

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 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/3/1646805724705.jpeg" alt="Arthur Anderson" />
 <figcaption>Arthur Anderson</figcaption>
 </figure>Arthur R. Anderson, 91, formerly of Oak Park, Ill., passed away Sept. 17, 2021, at his home in Orland Park, Ill. Arthur was born on Feb. 14, 1930, in Oak Park, Ill., the son of&nbsp; Arthur J. and Hilda Fauske Anderson.&nbsp; At the age of four, he traveled with his mother to visit his grandparents in Bygstad, Norway. Because of World War II and the takeover of Norway, he was detained there as an American citizen in an occupied country and did not return to his native America until he was 16 years of age. In 1951, Arthur graduated from York High School in Elmhurst, Ill. He then attended and graduated from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Ill. receiving his Bachelor of Arts and his master's degree in education. Arthur began work as a carpenter and spent twenty years as a vocational building trades teacher at Lockport High School in Lockport, Illinois. This program benefited hundreds of students whom he enjoyed working with very much. He described these as the best twenty years of his life. On June 23, 1965, Arthur married Marjorie Raglin in the Lutheran Church in Bygstad, Norway, the church where he had been confirmed as a boy. Thereafter they lived in Arlington Heights, New Lenox, and Orland Park, Illinois. Arthur was an avid skier and also a world traveler, from the Arctic to the Antarctic,&nbsp; once teaching workshops in Krasnoyarsk, Siberia. He loved people and had a special talent in working with them whether in the classroom or in the leading ski trips for the ski shops he managed in Chicago, Ill., and in Kingfield, Maine. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in New Lenox, Ill., the local Exchange Club, and local # 558 of Elmhurst, serving ten years as president.&nbsp; He is survived by his son, James T. Coffey and Darlene of Tinley Park, Ill. and his three grandchildren, James, Ashley, and Meagan Coffey, and numerous "country cousins " in the Monmouth area. A graveside service is planned by his family on March 12, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at the Monmouth Cemetery. Cremation was accorded in Orland Park last September. A memorial fund is being established for Fairview Center Church of Rural Monmouth, Illinois.&nbsp; To leave a remembrance or for more information please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.turnbullfuneralhomes.com/" target="_blank">www.turnbullfuneralhomes.com</a>.

Arthur Anderson

Jack
D. Gillis, 91, of Mt. Pleasant, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2022, at Mercy
Hospital in Iowa City.

A
memorial service for Jack will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26 in the Chapel
of Forest Home Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant. &nbsp;A
flag presentation will be conducted by the Iowa Military Funeral Honors Detail.
Interment will be in the Forest Home Cemetery. Friends may call to sign the
register from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St.,
Mt. Pleasant. Online condolences may be directed to <a href="http://www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com">www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com</a>.

Jack
Duane Gillis was born April 31, 1930, in Mt. Pleasant. He was the son of Gordon Edward
and Alice Marie Harper Gillis. He attended school in Mt. Pleasant and graduated
from Mt. Pleasant High School. On August 28, 1961, in El Dorado, Ill., Jack was
united in marriage to Brenda Joyce McClary. To this union a son, Kirk Duane Gillis,
was born on Sept. 28, 1968. &nbsp;Mrs. Gillis died Friday, Oct. 23, 1998, at their residence in Mt. Pleasant.

Jack
was called to the service of his country. He entered the United States Army on
March 16, 1956, at Ft. Des Moines. He received schooling at the Southeastern
Signal School at Ft. Gordon, Ga. He served in the Army Signal Corp and was
honorably discharged on March 2, 1959, at Ft. Lewis, Wash. 

Jack
was a longtime employee of the former Metromail Corp. in Mt. Pleasant. He was a
longtime member of the Henry County Rescue Squad and the Mt. Pleasant Police
Reserves Association. Jack often volunteered at Midwest Old Threshers during
the Reunion and throughout the year.

Survivors
include a brother and his wife, Ed and “Skip” Gillis of Burlington, and his “bonus
granddaughter” and her husband, Jessica and Jason Loving of Mt. Pleasant.

In
addition to his parents and wife, Jack is preceded in death by his son Kirk,
who died Sunday, June 17, 2012, at his residence in Mt. Pleasant. Jack is also preceded
in death by a brother, James H. Gillis, and Jack’s longtime companion, Francine
Kite. 

Jack
D. Gillis, 91, of Mt. Pleasant, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2022, at Mercy
Hospital in Iowa City.A
memorial service for Jack will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26 in the Chapel
of Forest Home Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant. &nbsp;A
flag presentation will be conducted by the Iowa Military Funeral Honors Detail.
Interment will be in the Forest Home Cemetery. Friends may call to sign the
register from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St.,
Mt. Pleasant. Online condolences may be directed to <a href="http://www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com">www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com</a>.Jack
Duane Gillis was born April 31, 1930, in Mt. Pleasant. He was the son of Gordon Edward
and Alice Marie Harper Gillis. He attended school in Mt. Pleasant and graduated
from Mt. Pleasant High School. On August 28, 1961, in El Dorado, Ill., Jack was
united in marriage to Brenda Joyce McClary. To this union a son, Kirk Duane Gillis,
was born on Sept. 28, 1968. &nbsp;Mrs. Gillis died Friday, Oct. 23, 1998, at their residence in Mt. Pleasant.Jack
was called to the service of his country. He entered the United States Army on
March 16, 1956, at Ft. Des Moines. He received schooling at the Southeastern
Signal School at Ft. Gordon, Ga. He served in the Army Signal Corp and was
honorably discharged on March 2, 1959, at Ft. Lewis, Wash. Jack
was a longtime employee of the former Metromail Corp. in Mt. Pleasant. He was a
longtime member of the Henry County Rescue Squad and the Mt. Pleasant Police
Reserves Association. Jack often volunteered at Midwest Old Threshers during
the Reunion and throughout the year.Survivors
include a brother and his wife, Ed and “Skip” Gillis of Burlington, and his “bonus
granddaughter” and her husband, Jessica and Jason Loving of Mt. Pleasant.In
addition to his parents and wife, Jack is preceded in death by his son Kirk,
who died Sunday, June 17, 2012, at his residence in Mt. Pleasant. Jack is also preceded
in death by a brother, James H. Gillis, and Jack’s longtime companion, Francine
Kite.

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