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

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

She was a 1954 graduate of Burlington High School.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Patricia Shannon

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

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

Karen Clay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brad Strong

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

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

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

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

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

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

Katie Hope

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.

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

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

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

Nadine Ibbotson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Eileen Winegard

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

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

Marcene Dowell

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alfred Nellor

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

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

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

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

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

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

A memorial has been established for the Burlington Bees.

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

John Sommers, Sr.

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

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

Michael graduated from Notre Dame High School.&nbsp;

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

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

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

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

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

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

Michael Box

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

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

Gregory McNamee

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Larry Johnson

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

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

Rhonda Wilson

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

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 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2021/12/1638847944039.png" alt="Frances Carruthers" />
 <figcaption>Frances Carruthers</figcaption>
 </figure>Frances “Joan” Carruthers, 71, West Burlington, died Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at her residence. Born June 11, 1950, in Fairfield, she was the daughter of Dale Thompson and Frances Elizabeth Mae Pratt Clark. On Dec. 26, 1970, she married Merrill Lee “Bud” Carruthers at the Methodist Church in Keosauqua. Joan was a member of the West Burlington Christian Church. She served as Secretary of the West Burlington Athletic Booster Club. She actively volunteered with the West Burlington Food Pantry and the Iowa Weimaraner Rescue. Joan earned her Bachelor of Science at Iowa State University and her Master’s of Education from Drake University. She was a retired teacher from West Burlington Independent School District. She taught family and consumer sciences for five years at Mediapolis Schools and for 22 years at West Burlington Independent Schools. She was a state advisor for three years for family and consumer sciences. Joan is survived by her husband; three sons, Jonathan Carruthers, Benjamin Carruthers, and Nicholas Carruthers; three siblings, Jim Clark, Jean Clark, and Joe Clark; and seven grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Friday, Dec. 10 at 9:30 a.m. at Lunning Chapel with the Rev. Steven Parker officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, Dec. 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lunning Chapel. Following the memorial service, burial will be limited to family only and will occur at Spencer Cemetery in Stockport. According to her wishes, cremation has been accorded and entrusted to Lunning Chapel. Memorials have been established for the Iowa Weimaraner Rescue and the West Burlington Christian Church Food Pantry.

Frances Carruthers

Bill Brumback, 66, of Oquawka, died Friday, Dec. 3, 2021.

Born Dec. 12, 1954, in Bloomfield and raised in Memphis, Mo., he was the son of Clifford L. and Carol J. Ferris Brumback.

Bill worked for Brighton Chemicals as a warehouse manager, and also did miscellaneous jobs over the years including roofing and installing garage doors.

Survivors include his mother; son, Ryan Brumback of Iowa City; three sisters, Reta Sourwine of Burlington, Beverly Schmidt of DeWitt, and Margaret Curry of Memphis, Mo.; and one brother, Donald Brumback of St. Charles, La.

A celebration of life will be held in the spring.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2021/12/1638847387378.jpeg" alt="Bill Brumback" />
 <figcaption>Bill Brumback</figcaption>
 </figure>Bill Brumback, 66, of Oquawka, died Friday, Dec. 3, 2021.Born Dec. 12, 1954, in Bloomfield and raised in Memphis, Mo., he was the son of Clifford L. and Carol J. Ferris Brumback.Bill worked for Brighton Chemicals as a warehouse manager, and also did miscellaneous jobs over the years including roofing and installing garage doors.Survivors include his mother; son, Ryan Brumback of Iowa City; three sisters, Reta Sourwine of Burlington, Beverly Schmidt of DeWitt, and Margaret Curry of Memphis, Mo.; and one brother, Donald Brumback of St. Charles, La.Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.A celebration of life will be held in the spring.

Bill Brumback

Newton "Newt" Colburn, Jr., 98, of Burlington, died Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at the Klein Center in West Burlington.

Born June 8, 1923, in Philadelphia, Pa., he was the son of Newton Colburn, Sr. and Frances Anderson Colburn. He married Betty Candelet on July 19, 1947. They celebrated 74 years of marriage together.&nbsp;

Newt graduated from Dobbins Vocational School in Philadelphia, Pa.&nbsp;

He was employed by IRC/TRW as a mechanical engineer with over 50 years of service to the company.

Newt was a proud veteran of World War II, serving in the 760th Field Artillery Battalion. He served in New Guinea, the Philippines, and was with the first troops to occupy Japan after the surrender. He served many years in the Honor Guard at military funerals.

He was a member of the Christ Episcopal Church, serving on the Vestry and Property Committee for many years. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.

The memorial service for Newt will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11 at Christ Episcopal Church with Fr. Carl Mann officiating. Family will greet friends at the church prior to the service. Full military honors will be rendered by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard. Private family burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the Christ Episcopal Church.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2021/12/1638847166590.jpeg" alt="Newt Colburn" />
 <figcaption>Newt Colburn</figcaption>
 </figure>Newton "Newt" Colburn, Jr., 98, of Burlington, died Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at the Klein Center in West Burlington.Born June 8, 1923, in Philadelphia, Pa., he was the son of Newton Colburn, Sr. and Frances Anderson Colburn. He married Betty Candelet on July 19, 1947. They celebrated 74 years of marriage together.&nbsp;Newt graduated from Dobbins Vocational School in Philadelphia, Pa.&nbsp;He was employed by IRC/TRW as a mechanical engineer with over 50 years of service to the company.Newt was a proud veteran of World War II, serving in the 760th Field Artillery Battalion. He served in New Guinea, the Philippines, and was with the first troops to occupy Japan after the surrender. He served many years in the Honor Guard at military funerals.He was a member of the Christ Episcopal Church, serving on the Vestry and Property Committee for many years. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.The memorial service for Newt will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11 at Christ Episcopal Church with Fr. Carl Mann officiating. Family will greet friends at the church prior to the service. Full military honors will be rendered by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard. Private family burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the Christ Episcopal Church.&nbsp;

Newton Colburn

Charlotte Spiekermeier, 75, of West Point, died on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, at her home in West Point.
 She was born Jan. 27, 1946, in Aberdeen, S.D., the daughter of Richard and Leona Grace Ericson Thompson. On 
July 15, 1966, she married Raymond David Spiekermeier at Saint Mary of 
the Assumption Catholic Church in West Point.

Charlotte was a 1964 graduate of Central Lee High School. She was a member of the Sharon Presbyterian Church and the United Auto Workers Union. After forty-four years of service, Charlotte retired from Champion Spark Plug. Survivors include her husband; daughter, Jean Tennant of West Point; two sisters, Audrey Diane of 
Sierra Vista, Ariz., and Janet Horstman of Denmark, Iowa; and two grandsons. Her body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation.
 Friends may call after 12 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5 at 
Schmitz Funeral Home - West Point, where the family will receive friends 
from 2 to 5 p.m. that afternoon.
 A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec.6 at the Schmitz Funeral Home - West Point with Pastor Harry 
Hollingsworth and Father Michael Spiekermeier officiating.
 Burial will be at St. James Cemetery in St. Paul.
 A memorial has been established in her memory for the Michael J. Fox
 Foundation for Parkinson’s and West Point Fire Department and Rescue.

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 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2021/12/1638640435497.jpeg" alt="Charlotte Spiekermeier" />
 <figcaption>Charlotte Spiekermeier</figcaption>
 </figure>Charlotte Spiekermeier, 75, of West Point, died on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, at her home in West Point.
 She was born Jan. 27, 1946, in Aberdeen, S.D., the daughter of Richard and Leona Grace Ericson Thompson. On 
July 15, 1966, she married Raymond David Spiekermeier at Saint Mary of 
the Assumption Catholic Church in West Point.
Charlotte was a 1964 graduate of Central Lee High School. She was a member of the Sharon Presbyterian Church and the United Auto Workers Union. After forty-four years of service, Charlotte retired from Champion Spark Plug. Survivors include her husband; daughter, Jean Tennant of West Point; two sisters, Audrey Diane of 
Sierra Vista, Ariz., and Janet Horstman of Denmark, Iowa; and two grandsons. Her body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation.
 Friends may call after 12 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5 at 
Schmitz Funeral Home - West Point, where the family will receive friends 
from 2 to 5 p.m. that afternoon.
 A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec.6 at the Schmitz Funeral Home - West Point with Pastor Harry 
Hollingsworth and Father Michael Spiekermeier officiating.
 Burial will be at St. James Cemetery in St. Paul.
 A memorial has been established in her memory for the Michael J. Fox
 Foundation for Parkinson’s and West Point Fire Department and Rescue.

Charlotte Spiekermeier

Tom was born on May 26, 1948, in 
Burlington to Raymond F. and Dorothy E. Moreland Walz. He was of the Catholic faith.
 He married Pam West in 1982,and together, they raised their three girls, coached softball teams and worked security for Police Productions, an association that hired security crews for traveling musicians and bands. Tom joined the Burlington Police Department on March 25, 1980, and 
served his community as a police officer for over 30 years. After his 
retirement, he remained with the City of Burlington as a courier until 
earlier this year. He was the definition of a volunteer. There was not a single 
community event, parade, or neighborhood block party that you did not 
see Tom either taking tickets, serving food and beverages, providing 
color guard, driving cars, providing escorts, setting up and tearing 
down stages, chairs and barricades or just simple enjoying his time with
 his “family”, the public.
 He is survived by his three daughters, Patty 
Walz of Burlington, Amanda Walz-Orton of Burlington and Amy Schatterman of Coal Valley, Ill.; eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; siblings, Larry Walz of Burlington, Connie Yeutsy of Iowa City, Mark Walz of Flower Mound, 
Texas; step-sister Susan Scott; and step-brother David Bloomberg. A Catholic prayer service will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, 
Dec. 7 at Burlington Memorial Auditorium. Visitation with family 
will follow until 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 
a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8 at Burlington Memorial Auditorium. The Rev. 
Shane McCampbell will officiate. According to his wishes, cremation 
will be accorded following the funeral services. Inurnment will be held
 at a later date in Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery. 
 In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested a toy be donated to 
Toys for Tots, donations made to Gigi’s Playhouse Quad Cities or to the 
Burlington Elks Lodge #84.
 Services will be live streamed and will be viewable online via the 
Lunning Chapel Facebook page and condolences may be made by visiting www.lunningfuneralchapel.com.

<figure>
 <img src="https://d2eftiauov6o73.cloudfront.net/public/2021/12/1638639876035.jpeg" alt="Tom Walz " />
 <figcaption>Tom Walz </figcaption>
 </figure>Tom was born on May 26, 1948, in 
Burlington to Raymond F. and Dorothy E. Moreland Walz. He was of the Catholic faith.
 He married Pam West in 1982,and together, they raised their three girls, coached softball teams and worked security for Police Productions, an association that hired security crews for traveling musicians and bands. Tom joined the Burlington Police Department on March 25, 1980, and 
served his community as a police officer for over 30 years. After his 
retirement, he remained with the City of Burlington as a courier until 
earlier this year. He was the definition of a volunteer. There was not a single 
community event, parade, or neighborhood block party that you did not 
see Tom either taking tickets, serving food and beverages, providing 
color guard, driving cars, providing escorts, setting up and tearing 
down stages, chairs and barricades or just simple enjoying his time with
 his “family”, the public.
 He is survived by his three daughters, Patty 
Walz of Burlington, Amanda Walz-Orton of Burlington and Amy Schatterman of Coal Valley, Ill.; eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; siblings, Larry Walz of Burlington, Connie Yeutsy of Iowa City, Mark Walz of Flower Mound, 
Texas; step-sister Susan Scott; and step-brother David Bloomberg. A Catholic prayer service will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, 
Dec. 7 at Burlington Memorial Auditorium. Visitation with family 
will follow until 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 
a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8 at Burlington Memorial Auditorium. The Rev. 
Shane McCampbell will officiate. According to his wishes, cremation 
will be accorded following the funeral services. Inurnment will be held
 at a later date in Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery. 
 In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested a toy be donated to 
Toys for Tots, donations made to Gigi’s Playhouse Quad Cities or to the 
Burlington Elks Lodge #84.
 Services will be live streamed and will be viewable online via the 
Lunning Chapel Facebook page and condolences may be made by visiting www.lunningfuneralchapel.com.

Tom Walz

William P. “Paul” Mathews, 73, of Burlington, died Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, at his home.
 Born Dec. 30, 1947, in Burlington, he was the son of Harry Edward and Alice Evelyn Sodergren Mathews.
 He was an Air Force veteran, serving in the Vietnam War.
He worked for IAAP and later for J.I. Case until his retirement in 2006.

He attended Bethany Lutheran Church. He is survived by his cousins, good friend Melanie Witt Purcell and 
many of the PCM nurses and friends who cared for him for the last 
several years.
 There will be no formal funeral services for Mr. Mathews. Graveside
 services and inurnment will be held at a later date next to his parents
 in Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery.

William P. “Paul” Mathews, 73, of Burlington, died Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, at his home.
 Born Dec. 30, 1947, in Burlington, he was the son of Harry Edward and Alice Evelyn Sodergren Mathews.
 He was an Air Force veteran, serving in the Vietnam War.
He worked for IAAP and later for J.I. Case until his retirement in 2006.
He attended Bethany Lutheran Church. He is survived by his cousins, good friend Melanie Witt Purcell and 
many of the PCM nurses and friends who cared for him for the last 
several years.
 There will be no formal funeral services for Mr. Mathews. Graveside
 services and inurnment will be held at a later date next to his parents
 in Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery.

William Mathews

Lynne D. Smith, 62 of Muscatine died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, at Unity Point Health in Rock Island, Ill.
 Born Oct. 4, 1959, in Muscatine, Lynne was the daughter of Kenneth and Opal Shaw Miller. 
 Lynne graduated from Muscatine High School in 1978 and also earned her Associates Degree as a legal secretary. 
 On June 17, 2000, Lynne married Dan Smith in Muscatine. 
 She was a legal secretary working for Stanley Consultants as well as
 a homemaker. For the past 15 years, she was a musician at Wesley United
 Methodist Church in Muscatine.
 Survivors include her husband; parents; daughters, Jennifer Chapin of Muscatine and Kristen Liebmann of Wilton; brothers, Mike Miller of Covington, Wash.,
 Mitch Miller of Taylor Ridge, Ill., and Keith Miller of 
Muscatine; and three grandchildren. The funeral service for Lynne will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 6 at Wesley United Methodist Church with the Rev. Brian Oliver 
officiating. Family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until the time of
 service at the church. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Muscatine
 following the services.
 A memorial has been established.

Lynne D. Smith, 62 of Muscatine died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, at Unity Point Health in Rock Island, Ill.
 Born Oct. 4, 1959, in Muscatine, Lynne was the daughter of Kenneth and Opal Shaw Miller. 
 Lynne graduated from Muscatine High School in 1978 and also earned her Associates Degree as a legal secretary. 
 On June 17, 2000, Lynne married Dan Smith in Muscatine. 
 She was a legal secretary working for Stanley Consultants as well as
 a homemaker. For the past 15 years, she was a musician at Wesley United
 Methodist Church in Muscatine.
 Survivors include her husband; parents; daughters, Jennifer Chapin of Muscatine and Kristen Liebmann of Wilton; brothers, Mike Miller of Covington, Wash.,
 Mitch Miller of Taylor Ridge, Ill., and Keith Miller of 
Muscatine; and three grandchildren. The funeral service for Lynne will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 6 at Wesley United Methodist Church with the Rev. Brian Oliver 
officiating. Family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until the time of
 service at the church. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Muscatine
 following the services.
 A memorial has been established.

Lynne Smith

Mary Lou Banks, 87, passed away on Dec. 2, 2021, at the Southeast Regional Hospice 
House in West Burlington.

Born Nov. 19, 1934, in Ralston, Okla., to Memory Ann Montgomery Price and George Andrew Price.

She worked for over 20 years at Elm View Care Center in housekeeping and
 then laundry.

She is survived by two daughters, Georgia Oetken of 
Burlington, Rosemary Flaherty of Mediapolis; one son, Tommy 
Banks of Burlington; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Cremation has been entrusted to the Prugh Crematory.

The memorial service for Mrs. Banks will be 10 a.m. Monday, Dec.
 6 at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home with Pastor Dean Graber 
officiating.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the Southeast Regional Hospice House.

Mary Lou Banks, 87, passed away on Dec. 2, 2021, at the Southeast Regional Hospice 
House in West Burlington.Born Nov. 19, 1934, in Ralston, Okla., to Memory Ann Montgomery Price and George Andrew Price.She was of the Baptist faith.She worked for over 20 years at Elm View Care Center in housekeeping and
 then laundry. She is survived by two daughters, Georgia Oetken of 
Burlington, Rosemary Flaherty of Mediapolis; one son, Tommy 
Banks of Burlington; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.Cremation has been entrusted to the Prugh Crematory.The memorial service for Mrs. Banks will be 10 a.m. Monday, Dec.
 6 at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home with Pastor Dean Graber 
officiating.In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the Southeast Regional Hospice House.

Mary Lou Banks

Brenda A. O'Brien, 49, of Burlington, died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, at her home in Burlington.

Born June 8, 1972, in Warner Robbins, Ga., she was the daughter of 
Larry and Song Kim Richardson. She was previously married to Eric 
O'Brien and after their separation, she was later engaged to Dalton 
Bird.

She worked previously as a CNA at The Kensington in Fort Madison.

Survivors include her parents; children, Emily O'Brien and Matthew O'Brien, both of Burlington; fiancé, Dalton Bird of 
Burlington; sister, Judy Gardner of Panama City, Fla.; and brother, 
Paul Richardson of Burlington. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.

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

Brenda A. O'Brien, 49, of Burlington, died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, at her home in Burlington.Born June 8, 1972, in Warner Robbins, Ga., she was the daughter of 
Larry and Song Kim Richardson. She was previously married to Eric 
O'Brien and after their separation, she was later engaged to Dalton 
Bird.She worked previously as a CNA at The Kensington in Fort Madison. Survivors include her parents; children, Emily O'Brien and Matthew O'Brien, both of Burlington; fiancé, Dalton Bird of 
Burlington; sister, Judy Gardner of Panama City, Fla.; and brother, 
Paul Richardson of Burlington. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Brenda O'Brien

Otto Karl Trousil, 95, of West Burlington died Nov. 29, 2021, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center Hospice House in West Burlington. He was born Jan. 1, 1926, to Leopold and Angelika Trousil, German Nationals in Lisnice, former Czechoslovakia. On Oct. 12, 1951, he married Wilfriede Fromm in Rodheim, West Germany. She preceded him in death. Otto attended school in Olomouc until the age of 14, whereupon he entered an apprenticeship to learn all aspects of aeronautics and building airplanes. As with all German youth during WWII, it was mandatory to join a two-year work program. At the age of 18 he was required to join a service, so he joined the Luftwaffe and trained on motorized aircraft, later being assigned to an engineering battalion in France. He surrendered in the latter days of the war to American forces who then turned him over to French forces; he was kept as a POW for 18 months. With the help of the Red Cross, he was reunited with his parents and siblings. He then started a 17-year career working for Lufthansa as a mechanic and participated in 1949 in the Berlin airlift, flying provisions into West Berlin due to the Soviet Union's blockade of the city. In 1964, the family immigrated to the United States, first living in Rockford, Ill., and then moving to West Burlington in 1967 after taking a job with Import Motors until his retirement in 1989. He is survived by his son, Hans Trousil and daughter, Antje Johns, both of West Burlington; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. There will be a memorial service at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 16 at Lunning Chapel with family receiving friends beginning at 9 a.m. Inurnment will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery in West Burlington following services. Cremation has been accorded and entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel.

Memorials can be made to Great River Hospice House and Special Needs Foundation of Des Moines County.

Otto Karl Trousil, 95, of West Burlington died Nov. 29, 2021, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center Hospice House in West Burlington. He was born Jan. 1, 1926, to Leopold and Angelika Trousil, German Nationals in Lisnice, former Czechoslovakia. On Oct. 12, 1951, he married Wilfriede Fromm in Rodheim, West Germany. She preceded him in death. Otto attended school in Olomouc until the age of 14, whereupon he entered an apprenticeship to learn all aspects of aeronautics and building airplanes. As with all German youth during WWII, it was mandatory to join a two-year work program. At the age of 18 he was required to join a service, so he joined the Luftwaffe and trained on motorized aircraft, later being assigned to an engineering battalion in France. He surrendered in the latter days of the war to American forces who then turned him over to French forces; he was kept as a POW for 18 months. With the help of the Red Cross, he was reunited with his parents and siblings. He then started a 17-year career working for Lufthansa as a mechanic and participated in 1949 in the Berlin airlift, flying provisions into West Berlin due to the Soviet Union's blockade of the city. In 1964, the family immigrated to the United States, first living in Rockford, Ill., and then moving to West Burlington in 1967 after taking a job with Import Motors until his retirement in 1989. He is survived by his son, Hans Trousil and daughter, Antje Johns, both of West Burlington; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. There will be a memorial service at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 16 at Lunning Chapel with family receiving friends beginning at 9 a.m. Inurnment will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery in West Burlington following services. Cremation has been accorded and entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel.Memorials can be made to Great River Hospice House and Special Needs Foundation of Des Moines County.

Otto Trousil

James David Myers, 55, of Burlington died Friday, Nov. 26, 2021.

Jim was born to Norman “Duke” Myers and Anita Beine Myers on Jan. 1, 1966. After graduating from Burlington High School in 1984, he played college basketball at Wayne State in Nebraska, Southeastern Community College, and William Penn College where he graduated in 1988.&nbsp; He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1989 and served aboard the USS Cayuga during Desert Shield.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jim coached at several area schools, including Keokuk Cardinal Stritch, Notre Dame, BHS, and SCC. He became the head coach for the girls’ basketball program at Notre Dame in 2014. He was selected as the Iowa Girls’ Basketball Coaches Association class 4A District Coach of the Year in 2005 while coaching at BHS and was selected again in 2016 as the 1A District Coach of the Year while coaching at Notre Dame.&nbsp; He coached the Notre Dame Nikes in the state tournament for five years in a row, four of those as head coach.

He began his professional career at Young House Family Services where he started ACT Day Treatment and he worked at Burlington High School on the administrative team. He worked in the private industry for RMGD, Physical Therapy Works, and Brockway Mechanical and Roofing before retiring in March of 2021.

Jim volunteered for the American Little League Board, was a coach for Little League, and officiated basketball games and flag football games for the Y.&nbsp; He started the Southeast Iowa Suns basketball team which led to multiple girls’ and boys’ teams at all levels.&nbsp; He coached for Team Iowa, an AAU team out of Cedar Rapids, and held a variety of skills camps for youth throughout southeast Iowa and west central Illinois. He and his wife served as host parents for players on the SCC basketball team during the early 2000s. He announced the BHS football games and the SCC men’s basketball games on KBUR prior to his diagnosis.&nbsp; He recently served on the advisory board for the construction&nbsp; trades department at Southeastern Community College and Southwestern Community College. In September, he was honored for his service to the Associated Builders and Contractors of Iowa Apprenticeship and Training Trust.

Coach Myers is survived by his wife, Monica Mathews Myers; his daughters, Marissa Riffel of Mediapolis, Morgan Myers of Wilson, N.C., and Johanna Myers of Burlington; seven siblings, Michelle Schulte of Burlington, Christine Smith of Keokuk, Joseph Myers, Maureen Behne, Laura Myers, Veronica Royer, all of Burlington, and John Myers of Perth, Australia; and two granddaughters.&nbsp;

Visitation will be held at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home on Thursday, Dec. 2 where the family will receive friends from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The Rosary will be recited at 4 p.m.&nbsp; Funeral Mass of the Resurrection will be held Friday, Dec. 3 at St. John’s Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Graveside committal will occur in Aspen Grove Cemetery following the service. Memorials have been established for the Des Moines County Humane Society and for graduating seniors at Burlington and Notre Dame High Schools.

James David Myers, 55, of Burlington died Friday, Nov. 26, 2021.Jim was born to Norman “Duke” Myers and Anita Beine Myers on Jan. 1, 1966. After graduating from Burlington High School in 1984, he played college basketball at Wayne State in Nebraska, Southeastern Community College, and William Penn College where he graduated in 1988.&nbsp; He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1989 and served aboard the USS Cayuga during Desert Shield.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jim coached at several area schools, including Keokuk Cardinal Stritch, Notre Dame, BHS, and SCC. He became the head coach for the girls’ basketball program at Notre Dame in 2014. He was selected as the Iowa Girls’ Basketball Coaches Association class 4A District Coach of the Year in 2005 while coaching at BHS and was selected again in 2016 as the 1A District Coach of the Year while coaching at Notre Dame.&nbsp; He coached the Notre Dame Nikes in the state tournament for five years in a row, four of those as head coach.He began his professional career at Young House Family Services where he started ACT Day Treatment and he worked at Burlington High School on the administrative team. He worked in the private industry for RMGD, Physical Therapy Works, and Brockway Mechanical and Roofing before retiring in March of 2021.Jim volunteered for the American Little League Board, was a coach for Little League, and officiated basketball games and flag football games for the Y.&nbsp; He started the Southeast Iowa Suns basketball team which led to multiple girls’ and boys’ teams at all levels.&nbsp; He coached for Team Iowa, an AAU team out of Cedar Rapids, and held a variety of skills camps for youth throughout southeast Iowa and west central Illinois. He and his wife served as host parents for players on the SCC basketball team during the early 2000s. He announced the BHS football games and the SCC men’s basketball games on KBUR prior to his diagnosis.&nbsp; He recently served on the advisory board for the construction&nbsp; trades department at Southeastern Community College and Southwestern Community College. In September, he was honored for his service to the Associated Builders and Contractors of Iowa Apprenticeship and Training Trust.Coach Myers is survived by his wife, Monica Mathews Myers; his daughters, Marissa Riffel of Mediapolis, Morgan Myers of Wilson, N.C., and Johanna Myers of Burlington; seven siblings, Michelle Schulte of Burlington, Christine Smith of Keokuk, Joseph Myers, Maureen Behne, Laura Myers, Veronica Royer, all of Burlington, and John Myers of Perth, Australia; and two granddaughters.&nbsp;Visitation will be held at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home on Thursday, Dec. 2 where the family will receive friends from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The Rosary will be recited at 4 p.m.&nbsp; Funeral Mass of the Resurrection will be held Friday, Dec. 3 at St. John’s Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Graveside committal will occur in Aspen Grove Cemetery following the service. Memorials have been established for the Des Moines County Humane Society and for graduating seniors at Burlington and Notre Dame High Schools.

James Myers

James D. Myers, 55, of Burlington, died Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington. Full obituary is pending.

James D. Myers, 55, of Burlington, died Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington. Full obituary is pending.

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