Michael Lee Parrott, 53, of Burlington, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, at his home.

Born July 25, 1968, in Iowa City, he was the son of Dwayne and Sharon Bond Parrott.&nbsp;

He was a graduate of East Union High School in Afton. After high school, he joined the United States Air Force until he was discharged.&nbsp;

When Mike was young, he worked for many dairy farms around the Ottumwa and Des Moines area. For the past 15 years, he worked for Winegard in Burlington.&nbsp;

Survivors include his parents; two brothers, Christopher Parrott of Virginia and Todd Parrott of Washington; and one sister, Traci Earl of Osceola.

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.

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 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/1/1642554131160.jpeg" alt="Michael Parrott" />
 <figcaption>Michael Parrott</figcaption>
 </figure>Michael Lee Parrott, 53, of Burlington, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, at his home.Born July 25, 1968, in Iowa City, he was the son of Dwayne and Sharon Bond Parrott.&nbsp;He was a graduate of East Union High School in Afton. After high school, he joined the United States Air Force until he was discharged.&nbsp;When Mike was young, he worked for many dairy farms around the Ottumwa and Des Moines area. For the past 15 years, he worked for Winegard in Burlington.&nbsp;Survivors include his parents; two brothers, Christopher Parrott of Virginia and Todd Parrott of Washington; and one sister, Traci Earl of Osceola.Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.There will be no visitation or services.

Michael Parrott

Geneva Duncan, 66, of League City, Texas, died Jan. 14, 2022, at her home.&nbsp;

Born Jan. 8, 1956, in Lake Cormorant, Miss., she was the daughter of Connie and Bessie Mae Moseley Duncan.&nbsp;

She was a member of Faith Temple Church of God in Christ, Burlington.

Survivors include her children, Rudolph Sinclair Allen of Burlington, Nikki Pearson of League City, Texas, Veronica Lee Brown of Houston, Texas, and Regina LaJoy Brown of Burlington; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and siblings, Willie Duncan of Sugar Land, Texas, Mary Crump of Osceola, Ark., Callie Fields of Osceola, Ark., and Lula Williams of Burlington.

The visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 21 at Wilson Funeral Home, Osceola, Ark.

The funeral service for Ms. Duncan will be 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 22 at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, Osceola, Ark., with the Rev. Moses Black officiating. Burial will be in Whiteside Cemetery, Osceola, Ark.

A memorial has been established.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/1/1642553774216.png" alt="Geneva Duncan" />
 <figcaption>Geneva Duncan</figcaption>
 </figure>Geneva Duncan, 66, of League City, Texas, died Jan. 14, 2022, at her home.&nbsp;Born Jan. 8, 1956, in Lake Cormorant, Miss., she was the daughter of Connie and Bessie Mae Moseley Duncan.&nbsp;She was a member of Faith Temple Church of God in Christ, Burlington.Survivors include her children, Rudolph Sinclair Allen of Burlington, Nikki Pearson of League City, Texas, Veronica Lee Brown of Houston, Texas, and Regina LaJoy Brown of Burlington; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and siblings, Willie Duncan of Sugar Land, Texas, Mary Crump of Osceola, Ark., Callie Fields of Osceola, Ark., and Lula Williams of Burlington.The visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 21 at Wilson Funeral Home, Osceola, Ark.The funeral service for Ms. Duncan will be 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 22 at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, Osceola, Ark., with the Rev. Moses Black officiating. Burial will be in Whiteside Cemetery, Osceola, Ark.A memorial has been established.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Geneva Duncan

Christopher C. Christofferson, Jr., 50, of West Burlington, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, at his residence. Born June 5, 1971, in Burlington, he was the son of Christopher C., Sr and Nancy Fay Conger Christofferson. Chris was in the Navy and served in the Gulf War. He was of the Methodist faith. Chris worked as a security guard at Catfish Bend Casino and was a member of the National Rifle Association. Survivors include daughters, Aurora Caston of Arizona and Ashley Dyer of Burlington; son, Juston Caston, stationed in Germany; three grandchildren; brothers, Chad Christofferson of West Burlington, Jason Leibli and Timothy Wasson of Burlington; and sisters, Amanda Sturms and Rachel Dickens of Burlington. Funeral service will be Monday, Jan. 24 at 1 p.m. at Lunning Chapel with the pastors David Yonker and Brooke Anthony officiating. Military rites will be performed by Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard. Burial will be in Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, Jan. 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lunning Chapel.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/1/1642553277392.jpeg" alt="Chris Christofferson" />
 <figcaption>Chris Christofferson</figcaption>
 </figure>Christopher C. Christofferson, Jr., 50, of West Burlington, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, at his residence. Born June 5, 1971, in Burlington, he was the son of Christopher C., Sr and Nancy Fay Conger Christofferson. Chris was in the Navy and served in the Gulf War. He was of the Methodist faith. Chris worked as a security guard at Catfish Bend Casino and was a member of the National Rifle Association. Survivors include daughters, Aurora Caston of Arizona and Ashley Dyer of Burlington; son, Juston Caston, stationed in Germany; three grandchildren; brothers, Chad Christofferson of West Burlington, Jason Leibli and Timothy Wasson of Burlington; and sisters, Amanda Sturms and Rachel Dickens of Burlington. Funeral service will be Monday, Jan. 24 at 1 p.m. at Lunning Chapel with the pastors David Yonker and Brooke Anthony officiating. Military rites will be performed by Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard. Burial will be in Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, Jan. 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lunning Chapel.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Christopher Christofferson

Wilma I. Sloan, 96, of Kirkwood, Ill., died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, at Oak Lane Nursing and Rehab in Stronghurst, Ill. Wilma was born on March 29, 1925, near Nebo, Ill., the daughter of Henry Elisha and Daisy I. Zumwalt Guthrie. Wilma was raised in Nebo and Baylis, Ill., and graduated from Baylis three-year high school and Pittsfield High School in 1942. She was married to Donald Sloan on Aug. 22, 1942, in Detroit, Ill. He preceded her in death April 25, 2009. Wilma was a homemaker and a stay-at-home mom to her children. She sold Avon Products and was a Nutrilite-Amway representative for many years. While living in Oakwood, Ill., Wilma was a member of the Christian Church where she taught Sunday School, was Sunday School Superintendent, sang in the Choir and was active in the Women's Fellowship. She also worked with the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Illinois 4-H.&nbsp; She worked at Wiley Light Jewelry Store until retiring and moved to Kirkwood in 1988. She was a member of the Biggsville United Presbyterian Church where she was a deacon and active in the Ladies Aide. She is survived by two daughters, Nancy Hull of Biggsville, Ill., and Judy Carl of Ogden, Ill.; two sons, Gary Sloan of Magnolia, Texas, and Todd Sloan of South Barrington, Ill.; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and 13 step-great and great-great-grandchildren. A funeral service for Wilma I. Sloan is planned on Saturday, Jan. 22 at 11 a.m. at the Biggsville Presbyterian Church in Biggsville, Ill. Her interment will follow at the Monmouth Cemetery. Her family plans visitation at the church for the hour prior to the funeral service and will receive their friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Turnbull Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. A memorial fund has been established by her family.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/1/1642487751140.jpeg" alt="Wilma Sloan" />
 <figcaption>Wilma Sloan</figcaption>
 </figure>Wilma I. Sloan, 96, of Kirkwood, Ill., died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, at Oak Lane Nursing and Rehab in Stronghurst, Ill. Wilma was born on March 29, 1925, near Nebo, Ill., the daughter of Henry Elisha and Daisy I. Zumwalt Guthrie. Wilma was raised in Nebo and Baylis, Ill., and graduated from Baylis three-year high school and Pittsfield High School in 1942. She was married to Donald Sloan on Aug. 22, 1942, in Detroit, Ill. He preceded her in death April 25, 2009. Wilma was a homemaker and a stay-at-home mom to her children. She sold Avon Products and was a Nutrilite-Amway representative for many years. While living in Oakwood, Ill., Wilma was a member of the Christian Church where she taught Sunday School, was Sunday School Superintendent, sang in the Choir and was active in the Women's Fellowship. She also worked with the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Illinois 4-H.&nbsp; She worked at Wiley Light Jewelry Store until retiring and moved to Kirkwood in 1988. She was a member of the Biggsville United Presbyterian Church where she was a deacon and active in the Ladies Aide. She is survived by two daughters, Nancy Hull of Biggsville, Ill., and Judy Carl of Ogden, Ill.; two sons, Gary Sloan of Magnolia, Texas, and Todd Sloan of South Barrington, Ill.; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and 13 step-great and great-great-grandchildren. A funeral service for Wilma I. Sloan is planned on Saturday, Jan. 22 at 11 a.m. at the Biggsville Presbyterian Church in Biggsville, Ill. Her interment will follow at the Monmouth Cemetery. Her family plans visitation at the church for the hour prior to the funeral service and will receive their friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Turnbull Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. A memorial fund has been established by her family.

Wilma Sloan

Beverly A. “Bev” Vaughn, 83, of Keokuk, formerly of Burlington, died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, at her home. Born Aug. 18, 1938, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Clifford “Red” and Dora M. Brown Vaughn. Bev graduated from Burlington High School in 1956 and Open Bible College, Des Moines, in 1959. She was employed by Iowa Cities Adjustment and B.L. Robinson of Burlington, Stearns Clothing in Des Moines, Thomas Truck and Castor of Rock Island, TPN Railroad and Sheller-Globe from 29 years in Keokuk. She retired from Methode Electronics in Carthage, Ill., in 2002. Her early years in Keokuk saw her active in the Assembly of God church where she served as Christ Ambassador Youth Leader, a Sunday school teacher and in Music Ministry. She shared her passion for music at area care centers, singing and playing guitar with Harland Gamber’s “Over the Hill Gang” and Tri-State Bluegrass Band as well as solo performances at the Hamilton Illinois Senior Community Center. She is survived by her special cousin, Julie Reusch of Burlington; special friend, Tatum Dorothy and her boys Cole and Avery from North Carolina; special friend, Ben Hendericksmeyer; and cousin, Barbara Collins. According to Bev’s wishes, there will be no funeral services. Interment will be held in Aspen Grove Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/1/1642486942475.jpeg" alt="Beverly Vaughn" />
 <figcaption>Beverly Vaughn</figcaption>
 </figure>Beverly A. “Bev” Vaughn, 83, of Keokuk, formerly of Burlington, died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, at her home. Born Aug. 18, 1938, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Clifford “Red” and Dora M. Brown Vaughn. Bev graduated from Burlington High School in 1956 and Open Bible College, Des Moines, in 1959. She was employed by Iowa Cities Adjustment and B.L. Robinson of Burlington, Stearns Clothing in Des Moines, Thomas Truck and Castor of Rock Island, TPN Railroad and Sheller-Globe from 29 years in Keokuk. She retired from Methode Electronics in Carthage, Ill., in 2002. Her early years in Keokuk saw her active in the Assembly of God church where she served as Christ Ambassador Youth Leader, a Sunday school teacher and in Music Ministry. She shared her passion for music at area care centers, singing and playing guitar with Harland Gamber’s “Over the Hill Gang” and Tri-State Bluegrass Band as well as solo performances at the Hamilton Illinois Senior Community Center. She is survived by her special cousin, Julie Reusch of Burlington; special friend, Tatum Dorothy and her boys Cole and Avery from North Carolina; special friend, Ben Hendericksmeyer; and cousin, Barbara Collins. According to Bev’s wishes, there will be no funeral services. Interment will be held in Aspen Grove Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Beverly Vaughn

Jeanne Kay Stewart, 77, died Jan. 14, 2022, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, West Burlington. The daughter of Vern Joseph and Helen Martha O’Grady Marler, she was born Nov. 13, 1944, in Estherville.&nbsp; Jeanne graduated from Mount Ayr High School in 1963. She married Dean Stewart on Nov. 30, 1963, in Leon. In 1968, they moved to Burlington. Jeanne worked in accounting at Lehigh Leopold for 22 years. After the Leopold closure, she moved to the Army Ammunition Plant accounting department for five years. She finished her career at Mt. Pleasant Warehouse working with Dean until they retired in 2007. Jeanne spent 30 years supporting Moose Chapter 587. She held every office in the Women of the Moose and earned all her Moose Degrees. Survivors include her husband; her two boys, Mike Stewart of West Burlington and Mark Stewart of Abilene, Texas; 14 grandchildren; numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren; two sisters; and one brother. Per her wishes, cremation has been accorded and entrusted to Lunning Chapel. A celebration of life will be held April 9, 2022.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/1/1642486352939.jpeg" alt="Jeanne Stewart" />
 <figcaption>Jeanne Stewart</figcaption>
 </figure>Jeanne Kay Stewart, 77, died Jan. 14, 2022, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, West Burlington. The daughter of Vern Joseph and Helen Martha O’Grady Marler, she was born Nov. 13, 1944, in Estherville.&nbsp; Jeanne graduated from Mount Ayr High School in 1963. She married Dean Stewart on Nov. 30, 1963, in Leon. In 1968, they moved to Burlington. Jeanne worked in accounting at Lehigh Leopold for 22 years. After the Leopold closure, she moved to the Army Ammunition Plant accounting department for five years. She finished her career at Mt. Pleasant Warehouse working with Dean until they retired in 2007. Jeanne spent 30 years supporting Moose Chapter 587. She held every office in the Women of the Moose and earned all her Moose Degrees. Survivors include her husband; her two boys, Mike Stewart of West Burlington and Mark Stewart of Abilene, Texas; 14 grandchildren; numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren; two sisters; and one brother. Per her wishes, cremation has been accorded and entrusted to Lunning Chapel. A celebration of life will be held April 9, 2022.

Jeanne Stewart

David E. Klaus, 80, of Burlington, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington. Born April 28, 1941, in Burlington, he was the son of Everett William and Virginia Ruth Eads Klaus. He married Kathryn Van Dyke on June 25, 1995. She died Nov. 24, 2021. David worked in assembly at General Electric for 30 years until his retirement in 1995. He served as a Corporal in the Marine Corps. He was a member of the Moose Lodge #729, Ducks Unlimited, NRA and the Quarter Century Club. Survivors include his son, David Klaus of Burlington; two stepdaughters, Julia Phelps of Houston, Texas and Amanda Smith of Burlington; two grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; two sisters, Sylvia Ridinger and Zanythe Wibstud, both of Trenton, Iowa; and one brother, Steve Klaus of Danville. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19 at Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends. The funeral service for Mr. Klaus will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 20 at Lunning Chapel. Hamilton-Walters Marine Corp League will perform military rites.&nbsp;

Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/1/1642485880404.jpeg" alt="David Klaus" />
 <figcaption>David Klaus</figcaption>
 </figure>David E. Klaus, 80, of Burlington, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington. Born April 28, 1941, in Burlington, he was the son of Everett William and Virginia Ruth Eads Klaus. He married Kathryn Van Dyke on June 25, 1995. She died Nov. 24, 2021. David worked in assembly at General Electric for 30 years until his retirement in 1995. He served as a Corporal in the Marine Corps. He was a member of the Moose Lodge #729, Ducks Unlimited, NRA and the Quarter Century Club. Survivors include his son, David Klaus of Burlington; two stepdaughters, Julia Phelps of Houston, Texas and Amanda Smith of Burlington; two grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; two sisters, Sylvia Ridinger and Zanythe Wibstud, both of Trenton, Iowa; and one brother, Steve Klaus of Danville. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19 at Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends. The funeral service for Mr. Klaus will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 20 at Lunning Chapel. Hamilton-Walters Marine Corp League will perform military rites.&nbsp; Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;

David Klaus

Ron Stafford, 80, of Burlington, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, at his home. Born Oct. 7, 1940, in Burlington, he was the son of Glen and Frances I. Funk Stafford. He married Elsie Penrod on April 23, 1965, at Spring Grove Methodist Church. Ron worked for J. I. Case for 28 years. Survivors include his wife; three children, Keith Stafford, Linda Gibbons, and Brenda Almack all of Burlington; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter on the way; and one brother, Gene Stafford of Sperry. The graveside funeral service and interment for Ron will be 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21 at Aspen Grove Cemetery. Mr. Ned Fry will officiate. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21 at Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends. A memorial has been established for St. Jude Children’s Hospital.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/1/1642485575867.jpeg" alt="Ron Stafford" />
 <figcaption>Ron Stafford</figcaption>
 </figure>Ron Stafford, 80, of Burlington, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, at his home. Born Oct. 7, 1940, in Burlington, he was the son of Glen and Frances I. Funk Stafford. He married Elsie Penrod on April 23, 1965, at Spring Grove Methodist Church. Ron worked for J. I. Case for 28 years. Survivors include his wife; three children, Keith Stafford, Linda Gibbons, and Brenda Almack all of Burlington; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter on the way; and one brother, Gene Stafford of Sperry. The graveside funeral service and interment for Ron will be 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21 at Aspen Grove Cemetery. Mr. Ned Fry will officiate. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21 at Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends. A memorial has been established for St. Jude Children’s Hospital.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ron Stafford

Barbara Lee Slater Maus, 95, died Jan. 17, 2022. She was born June 22, 1926, in Omaha, Neb., the daughter of Dwight Edward and May Smith Slater. She married James Harold "Jimmy" Maus on Oct. 12, 1946; he died April 25, 2012. Together they raised five children: Bob, Peggy, Jackie, Sally, and Jerry. Barbara is also survived by her sister, Sylvia Raney; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Barbara graduated from Central High School in Omaha, attended college at University of Nebraska-Omaha, and worked at her parent’s business, Slater Butter Company. After marriage, she spent her energies caring for her family and participating in Sweet Adelines. Upon moving with her family to Burlington in 1960, Barbara began working in a pathology lab, eventually rising to the position of office manager. Barb and Jim then moved to Des Moines, where she provided office support to an ophthalmology office. Per her wishes, cremation has been accorded and entrusted to Lunning Chapel. There will be no services. In memory of Barbara, a memorial has been established for reforestation in the Rocky Mountains. You may make a contribution by visiting www.alivingtribute.org&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/1/1642485101404.jpeg" alt="Barbara Maus" />
 <figcaption>Barbara Maus</figcaption>
 </figure>Barbara Lee Slater Maus, 95, died Jan. 17, 2022. She was born June 22, 1926, in Omaha, Neb., the daughter of Dwight Edward and May Smith Slater. She married James Harold "Jimmy" Maus on Oct. 12, 1946; he died April 25, 2012. Together they raised five children: Bob, Peggy, Jackie, Sally, and Jerry. Barbara is also survived by her sister, Sylvia Raney; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Barbara graduated from Central High School in Omaha, attended college at University of Nebraska-Omaha, and worked at her parent’s business, Slater Butter Company. After marriage, she spent her energies caring for her family and participating in Sweet Adelines. Upon moving with her family to Burlington in 1960, Barbara began working in a pathology lab, eventually rising to the position of office manager. Barb and Jim then moved to Des Moines, where she provided office support to an ophthalmology office. Per her wishes, cremation has been accorded and entrusted to Lunning Chapel. There will be no services. In memory of Barbara, a memorial has been established for reforestation in the Rocky Mountains. You may make a contribution by visiting www.alivingtribute.org&nbsp;&nbsp;

Barbara Maus

Velma Kay Henry, 67, of Danville, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospitals &amp; Clinics in Iowa City.

Born Jan. 13, 1955, in Eugene, Ore., she was the daughter of Maurice and Evelyn Culver. She married John Henry and they later divorced.&nbsp;

Survivors include her son, Tim Henry of Danville;  four sisters, Onda Ferguson of Eugene, Ore., Rose Smith of Eugene, Ore., Mary Miller of Burlington, and Marge Warren of Ore.; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

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 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/1/1642484464764.jpeg" alt="Velma Kay Henry" />
 <figcaption>Velma Kay Henry</figcaption>
 </figure>Velma Kay Henry, 67, of Danville, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospitals &amp; Clinics in Iowa City.Born Jan. 13, 1955, in Eugene, Ore., she was the daughter of Maurice and Evelyn Culver. She married John Henry and they later divorced.&nbsp;Survivors include her son, Tim Henry of Danville; four sisters, Onda Ferguson of Eugene, Ore., Rose Smith of Eugene, Ore., Mary Miller of Burlington, and Marge Warren of Ore.; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.There will be no visitation or services.

Velma Kay Henry

Kathleen Marie Johns, 80, of Burlington, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, at her home.

Born July 9, 1941, in Akron, Iowa, she was the daughter of John "Jack" and Amelia Lambert Henrich. In 1959, she married Donald G. Hoffman. They later divorced. On Sept. 8, 1981, she married Arthur Franklin Johns in Burlington. He later died on April 23, 2012.

She was a devout Catholic with a strong faith.&nbsp;

Survivors include four children, Irene, Richard, James, Sharon; one stepdaughter, Carla; and lots of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The Memorial Mass of the Resurrection for Mrs. Johns will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22 at Divine Mercy Parish-St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Very Rev. Father Marty Goetz as the celebrant. A time of food and fellowship will be held in St. John's Cafeteria following the service. Burial will be in Akron at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in her name and can be sent to her daughter Sharon at 3918 225th St. Oakville, IA 52646.

Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/1/1642484288643.jpeg" alt="Kathleen Johns" />
 <figcaption>Kathleen Johns</figcaption>
 </figure>Kathleen Marie Johns, 80, of Burlington, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, at her home.Born July 9, 1941, in Akron, Iowa, she was the daughter of John "Jack" and Amelia Lambert Henrich. In 1959, she married Donald G. Hoffman. They later divorced. On Sept. 8, 1981, she married Arthur Franklin Johns in Burlington. He later died on April 23, 2012.She was a devout Catholic with a strong faith.&nbsp;Survivors include four children, Irene, Richard, James, Sharon; one stepdaughter, Carla; and lots of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.The Memorial Mass of the Resurrection for Mrs. Johns will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22 at Divine Mercy Parish-St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Very Rev. Father Marty Goetz as the celebrant. A time of food and fellowship will be held in St. John's Cafeteria following the service. Burial will be in Akron at a later date.In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in her name and can be sent to her daughter Sharon at 3918 225th St. Oakville, IA 52646.Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.

Kathleen Johns

James Perry Zaiss passed away Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022. He was born in Atlanta, Ga. on July 15, 1969, to John and Barbara Zaiss. Later, he moved with his mother to Moline, Ill. to be raised with his mother and father, Jerry Schaeffer. He graduated from Craig High School in Missouri in 1987. He enlisted in the Marine Corp the summer of 1987. After his honorable discharge in 1991, he got his certificate for HVAC at Mohave Community College. He met Wendy Badtram, and they married in 2000. They have three children together: two daughters, Alex Marie (Thomas) Kincaid and Eryn Evelyn Zaiss, and one son, Mathew James Zaiss. He remarried in 2012 to Tisha Miller and gained two bonus kids, Steven Miller and Aryan Miller. He has four grandchildren, Zander Michael Wayne Kincaid, Harlie Marie Kincaid, Freya Aurora Miller, and Zain Patrick Miller. His "grandogger" Starr Zaiss was his joy. Jim has three brothers, John (Carol) Zaiss, J.P. Zaiss, and Stephen Zaiss. He also has two sisters, Jennifer (Chris) Bishop and Carrie Lynn (Penny) Calhoun. He loved and had many nieces and nephews. He enjoyed golf, playing pool, bowling, playing video games, and watching Marvel movies. He was a huge Superman fan. He enjoyed playing Borderlands with his daughter Eryn online. He loved his family and enjoyed as much time with them as he could. He did not like the Packers but was a huge supporter of the Bears. Donations can be made to Legacy Studios in Burlington in Eryn’s name. We are planning a memorial for him in Moline, Ill., on Jan. 30, 2022. Please contact family for details.

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 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/1/1642197289989.jpeg" alt="James Zaiss" />
 <figcaption>James Zaiss</figcaption>
 </figure>James Perry Zaiss passed away Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022. He was born in Atlanta, Ga. on July 15, 1969, to John and Barbara Zaiss. Later, he moved with his mother to Moline, Ill. to be raised with his mother and father, Jerry Schaeffer. He graduated from Craig High School in Missouri in 1987. He enlisted in the Marine Corp the summer of 1987. After his honorable discharge in 1991, he got his certificate for HVAC at Mohave Community College. He met Wendy Badtram, and they married in 2000. They have three children together: two daughters, Alex Marie (Thomas) Kincaid and Eryn Evelyn Zaiss, and one son, Mathew James Zaiss. He remarried in 2012 to Tisha Miller and gained two bonus kids, Steven Miller and Aryan Miller. He has four grandchildren, Zander Michael Wayne Kincaid, Harlie Marie Kincaid, Freya Aurora Miller, and Zain Patrick Miller. His "grandogger" Starr Zaiss was his joy. Jim has three brothers, John (Carol) Zaiss, J.P. Zaiss, and Stephen Zaiss. He also has two sisters, Jennifer (Chris) Bishop and Carrie Lynn (Penny) Calhoun. He loved and had many nieces and nephews. He enjoyed golf, playing pool, bowling, playing video games, and watching Marvel movies. He was a huge Superman fan. He enjoyed playing Borderlands with his daughter Eryn online. He loved his family and enjoyed as much time with them as he could. He did not like the Packers but was a huge supporter of the Bears. Donations can be made to Legacy Studios in Burlington in Eryn’s name. We are planning a memorial for him in Moline, Ill., on Jan. 30, 2022. Please contact family for details.Paid obituary

James Zaiss

Mary Ann Lukens, 85, of Gladstone, Ill. died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, at her home. Born July 9, 1936 in Carman, Ill., she was the daughter of Ovid and Helen Larkins Polson. She married William Lukens on Dec. 4, 1955. Mary was a 1954 graduate of G and O High School. She was a homemaker. Mary is survived by her husband; three daughters, Donna Adolph of Gladstone, Ill. and Ann Zart and Jody Gustafson, both of Burlington; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and siblings, Paul Polson of Burlington, Lois Polson of Danville, and Jack Polson of Gladstone, Ill. A graveside service and inurnment will be held in Carman Cemetery at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. According to her wishes, cremation has been entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel.

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 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/1/1642125968850.png" alt="Mary Lukens" />
 <figcaption>Mary Lukens</figcaption>
 </figure>Mary Ann Lukens, 85, of Gladstone, Ill. died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, at her home. Born July 9, 1936 in Carman, Ill., she was the daughter of Ovid and Helen Larkins Polson. She married William Lukens on Dec. 4, 1955. Mary was a 1954 graduate of G and O High School. She was a homemaker. Mary is survived by her husband; three daughters, Donna Adolph of Gladstone, Ill. and Ann Zart and Jody Gustafson, both of Burlington; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and siblings, Paul Polson of Burlington, Lois Polson of Danville, and Jack Polson of Gladstone, Ill. A graveside service and inurnment will be held in Carman Cemetery at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. According to her wishes, cremation has been entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel.

Mary Ann Lukens

Kenneth Alan Schwab, 62, of Burlington died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, at his residence. Born Dec. 13, 1959, in Cedar Rapids, he was the son of Harry Ellsworth Schwab and Levona Ellen Marek LaGrange. Kenneth worked construction and did odd jobs throughout his life. Survivors include his mother; sons, Michael Schwab and Christopher Schwab, both of Kansas City, Mo., and Jonathan Schwab; sister, Rosealean Fisher of Amana; brothers, Larry Balster and Michael Schwab, both of Cedar Rapids; and one granddaughter. Cremation has been accorded and entrusted to Lunning Funeral Chapel. There will be no services at this time. Inurnment will be at a later date in Linnwood Cemetery in Cedar Rapids.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2022/1/1642125560701.png" alt="Kenneth Schwab " />
 <figcaption>Kenneth Schwab </figcaption>
 </figure>Kenneth Alan Schwab, 62, of Burlington died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, at his residence. Born Dec. 13, 1959, in Cedar Rapids, he was the son of Harry Ellsworth Schwab and Levona Ellen Marek LaGrange. Kenneth worked construction and did odd jobs throughout his life. Survivors include his mother; sons, Michael Schwab and Christopher Schwab, both of Kansas City, Mo., and Jonathan Schwab; sister, Rosealean Fisher of Amana; brothers, Larry Balster and Michael Schwab, both of Cedar Rapids; and one granddaughter. Cremation has been accorded and entrusted to Lunning Funeral Chapel. There will be no services at this time. Inurnment will be at a later date in Linnwood Cemetery in Cedar Rapids.

Kenneth Schwab

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

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

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

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

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

Ralph was a Deacon at the First Congregational Church.

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

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

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

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

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

Ralph Cushman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nathan McCullough

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Robert "Shannon" Stump

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

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

Kurt Kenley

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

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

Gerry Fesler

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

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

Cheryl Levinson

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

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

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

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

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

James Helmick

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lucy Olson Gajewski

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Charles Pitzer

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

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

Lela Tull

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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