Robert W. Higgins, 86, of Burlington, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, at OakView Nursing Home and Rehabilitation in Burlington.

Mr. Higgins was born Jan. 5, 1935, in Burlington, he was the son of William and Josephine Bittner Higgins. On Sept. 21, 1957, he married Cherie Angela Crane at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Burlington.&nbsp;

He was a U.S. Army veteran, earning the rank of SP5. He worked as a draftsman and engineer for IAAP for 47 years before his retirement.

Survivors include his wife of Burlington; two granddaughters; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one son, Jonathan; and one daughter, Aimee.

Services were held on Oct. 4, 2021, at Divine Mercy Parish-St. Paul's Catholic Church with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

A memorial has been established for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Robert W. Higgins, 86, of Burlington, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, at OakView Nursing Home and Rehabilitation in Burlington.Mr. Higgins was born Jan. 5, 1935, in Burlington, he was the son of William and Josephine Bittner Higgins. On Sept. 21, 1957, he married Cherie Angela Crane at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Burlington.&nbsp;He was a U.S. Army veteran, earning the rank of SP5. He worked as a draftsman and engineer for IAAP for 47 years before his retirement.Survivors include his wife of Burlington; two granddaughters; nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by one son, Jonathan; and one daughter, Aimee.Services were held on Oct. 4, 2021, at Divine Mercy Parish-St. Paul's Catholic Church with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery.A memorial has been established for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Robert Higgins

Richard F. Burhop, 81, of Burlington, died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, at his residence.

Born Aug. 2, 1940, in Iowa City, he was the son of George and Esta Pratt Burhop. He married Sally A. Rickey on June 24, 1960, at the First Baptist Church in Muscatine.

Richard worked for Hon Industries. He was later the owner and operator of Dicks Kerr-McGee gas station in Muscatine for 16 years.

Richard was a member of the Eagles in Muscatine and Burlington. He enjoyed playing golf and was a long-time fan of the Chicago Bears.

Survivors include his wife; three children, Adam Burhop of Kirksville, Mo., Andy (Diana) Burhop of Burlington, and Amy (Robert) Adams of Aledo, Ill.; one sister, Dorothy Burhop Houseal of Burlington; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Kenny Burhop.

The graveside funeral service for Mr. Burhop was Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, at High Prairie Methodist Church Cemetery in rural Muscatine, with the Rev. Dean Graber officiating.

Richard F. Burhop, 81, of Burlington, died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, at his residence.Born Aug. 2, 1940, in Iowa City, he was the son of George and Esta Pratt Burhop. He married Sally A. Rickey on June 24, 1960, at the First Baptist Church in Muscatine.Richard worked for Hon Industries. He was later the owner and operator of Dicks Kerr-McGee gas station in Muscatine for 16 years.He was of the Baptist faith.Richard was a member of the Eagles in Muscatine and Burlington. He enjoyed playing golf and was a long-time fan of the Chicago Bears.Survivors include his wife; three children, Adam Burhop of Kirksville, Mo., Andy (Diana) Burhop of Burlington, and Amy (Robert) Adams of Aledo, Ill.; one sister, Dorothy Burhop Houseal of Burlington; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Kenny Burhop.The graveside funeral service for Mr. Burhop was Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, at High Prairie Methodist Church Cemetery in rural Muscatine, with the Rev. Dean Graber officiating.

Richard Burhop

Mary Elizabeth Brown, 49, of Burlington, died Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.

Born March 12, 1972, she was the daughter of Larry D. and Sheila Y. Russell Thompson. Chris Dowell was Mary’s special companion for 15 years until 1999. She married Randall Brown in 2003; they separated in 2018.

Mary graduated from Burlington High School in 1990, and Southeastern Community College in 1992 with an Associate of Arts degree in accounting. She worked for McGladrey for 17 years, TDT for 10 years, and Martini’s.

Mary was a member of the Art Guild. She loved to paint, do crafts, watch WWE wrestling and criminal shows, camp with friends.

Surviving are her children, Haley (Brad Storie) Dowell of Ava, Mo., Justice Lee Brown, Gavin Brown, Zack (Caitlin) Spindlow and Jordan Brown, all of Burlington; her mother of Burlington; one brother, Rick (Jeanie) Thompson of Unionville, Mo.; one sister, Tina (Darrow) Lillie of Burlington; and one grandson.

She was preceded in death by her father and grandparents.

The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, at Lunning Chapel. The Rev. Shane McCampbell will officiate. Visitation will be Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021, from 5-7 p.m. 

A&nbsp; memorial has been established for Mary’s children.

Mary Elizabeth Brown, 49, of Burlington, died Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.Born March 12, 1972, she was the daughter of Larry D. and Sheila Y. Russell Thompson. Chris Dowell was Mary’s special companion for 15 years until 1999. She married Randall Brown in 2003; they separated in 2018.Mary graduated from Burlington High School in 1990, and Southeastern Community College in 1992 with an Associate of Arts degree in accounting. She worked for McGladrey for 17 years, TDT for 10 years, and Martini’s.She was raised in the Open Bible Church.Mary was a member of the Art Guild. She loved to paint, do crafts, watch WWE wrestling and criminal shows, camp with friends.Surviving are her children, Haley (Brad Storie) Dowell of Ava, Mo., Justice Lee Brown, Gavin Brown, Zack (Caitlin) Spindlow and Jordan Brown, all of Burlington; her mother of Burlington; one brother, Rick (Jeanie) Thompson of Unionville, Mo.; one sister, Tina (Darrow) Lillie of Burlington; and one grandson.She was preceded in death by her father and grandparents.The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, at Lunning Chapel. The Rev. Shane McCampbell will officiate. Visitation will be Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021, from 5-7 p.m. A&nbsp; memorial has been established for Mary’s children.

Mary Brown

Johannah "Hannah" Marie Hallman, 56, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in Burlington.

Born Feb. 7, 1965, at Mercy Hospital in Burlington, she was the daughter of William Lee Hallman and M. Diane Wilson Mansheim. She married Charles Burm on Dec. 31, 2007, in Chicago, Ill.

Hannah graduated from Notre Dame High School in Burlington in 1983 and earned a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and advertising from Western Illinois University in 1991.

She previously worked for The Hawk Eye newspaper and also authored articles in various publications. Hannah wrote the first booklet on von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) syndrome, which was used to inform families affected with the disease. She and her family were also supporters of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).&nbsp;

She was certified as a peer support specialist providing mental health services, most recently at Hope Haven Area Development Center at the&nbsp; Lee County Drop-In Center.

She was a member of Divine Mercy Parish in West Burlington and founded the parish's Saint Dymphna Guild, a faith-based mental health support group honoring the patroness saint of those afflicted with nervous and emotional illness. She enjoyed reading, art and design, shopping, travel, and visiting with family and friends.&nbsp;

Survivors include her husband, Charles of Burlington; daughter, Samantha Nordstrom of Des Moines; parents, Diane and Robert Mansheim of Burlington; three sisters, Julie Cook of Omaha, Neb., Heidi Hallman (Tim) Brown of Burlington, and Amanda (Rodney) Brent of Gladstone, Ill.; three brothers, Robert (Kimberlee) Mansheim and Joseph Mansheim both of Fort Madison and Edward (Amanda) Mansheim of Burlington; five aunts; 18 nieces and nephews; seven great-nieces and great-nephews; and many cousins.

She was preceded in death by her father; two brothers, Curtis Anthony Hallman and Matthew William Hallman; grandparents; and two aunts.

A rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet will be recited at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home, 3940 Division Street in Burlington, followed by the family receiving friends until 7 p.m.&nbsp;

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 700 Division Street, Burlington, with Father James Flattery as the celebrant. A reception will follow at the St. John's Church cafeteria.

Cremation will be entrusted to Prugh Crematory following the funeral. Burial will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Burlington.

Memorials have been established for the VHL Alliance at www.vhl.org, the National Alliance on Mental Illness at www.nami.org, and the Burlington Notre Dame Foundation.

Prugh Funeral Service is in care of arrangements. 

Johannah "Hannah" Marie Hallman, 56, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in Burlington.Born Feb. 7, 1965, at Mercy Hospital in Burlington, she was the daughter of William Lee Hallman and M. Diane Wilson Mansheim. She married Charles Burm on Dec. 31, 2007, in Chicago, Ill.Hannah graduated from Notre Dame High School in Burlington in 1983 and earned a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and advertising from Western Illinois University in 1991.She previously worked for The Hawk Eye newspaper and also authored articles in various publications. Hannah wrote the first booklet on von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) syndrome, which was used to inform families affected with the disease. She and her family were also supporters of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).&nbsp;She was certified as a peer support specialist providing mental health services, most recently at Hope Haven Area Development Center at the&nbsp; Lee County Drop-In Center.She was a member of Divine Mercy Parish in West Burlington and founded the parish's Saint Dymphna Guild, a faith-based mental health support group honoring the patroness saint of those afflicted with nervous and emotional illness. She enjoyed reading, art and design, shopping, travel, and visiting with family and friends.&nbsp;Survivors include her husband, Charles of Burlington; daughter, Samantha Nordstrom of Des Moines; parents, Diane and Robert Mansheim of Burlington; three sisters, Julie Cook of Omaha, Neb., Heidi Hallman (Tim) Brown of Burlington, and Amanda (Rodney) Brent of Gladstone, Ill.; three brothers, Robert (Kimberlee) Mansheim and Joseph Mansheim both of Fort Madison and Edward (Amanda) Mansheim of Burlington; five aunts; 18 nieces and nephews; seven great-nieces and great-nephews; and many cousins.She was preceded in death by her father; two brothers, Curtis Anthony Hallman and Matthew William Hallman; grandparents; and two aunts.A rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet will be recited at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home, 3940 Division Street in Burlington, followed by the family receiving friends until 7 p.m.&nbsp;A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 700 Division Street, Burlington, with Father James Flattery as the celebrant. A reception will follow at the St. John's Church cafeteria.Cremation will be entrusted to Prugh Crematory following the funeral. Burial will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Burlington.Memorials have been established for the VHL Alliance at www.vhl.org, the National Alliance on Mental Illness at www.nami.org, and the Burlington Notre Dame Foundation.Prugh Funeral Service is in care of arrangements.

Johannah "Hannah" Hallman

Peggy Lea Besaw, 62, of Burlington, died Saturday, Oct. 2, at Keokuk Area Hospital.

Born Nov. 7, 1958, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Dorsey Ruben and Lola Frances Unglesbee Heldt.

Peggy graduated from Burlington High School in 1977 and worked in player services at Catfish Bend Casino.

Peggy loved crafting, bowling, face painting, and watching the St. Louis Cardinals. For her birthday last year, she visited the Field of Dreams. In high school, she enjoyed playing basketball. She loved all her nieces and nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.&nbsp;

Survivors include four sisters, Linda Johnson of Burlington, Karen Killoren of Hamilton, Ill., Judy Griffith of Milwaukee, and Nancy Aldrich of Washington, Iowa; stepson, Michael (Tiffeny) Besaw of Kansas; one grandson; nieces and nephews; great-nieces, and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two stepsons; one stepdaughter; one sister Barb; and her grandparents.

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

Peggy Lea Besaw, 62, of Burlington, died Saturday, Oct. 2, at Keokuk Area Hospital.Born Nov. 7, 1958, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Dorsey Ruben and Lola Frances Unglesbee Heldt.Peggy graduated from Burlington High School in 1977 and worked in player services at Catfish Bend Casino.She was of the Baptist faith.Peggy loved crafting, bowling, face painting, and watching the St. Louis Cardinals. For her birthday last year, she visited the Field of Dreams. In high school, she enjoyed playing basketball. She loved all her nieces and nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.&nbsp;Survivors include four sisters, Linda Johnson of Burlington, Karen Killoren of Hamilton, Ill., Judy Griffith of Milwaukee, and Nancy Aldrich of Washington, Iowa; stepson, Michael (Tiffeny) Besaw of Kansas; one grandson; nieces and nephews; great-nieces, and great-nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents; two stepsons; one stepdaughter; one sister Barb; and her grandparents.A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation has been entrusted to Lunning Chapel in Burlington.

Peggy Besaw

Diane Dent, 77, of Burlington, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.

Born Nov. 4, 1943, in Tulsa, Okla., she was the daughter of Ralph and Dorothy Mabel Lysettia Crew Morris. On April 21, 1962, and again in April 1971, she married David Henry Dent. He died Sept. 22, 2001.

Diane was a secretary to the City Clerk in Corydon for over 35 years.

She was of the Methodist faith. She enjoyed playing bingo and cards and watching TV crime shows. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include two daughters, Lisa (Roger) Cook of Hillsboro and Julie (Jim) Carpenter of Burlington; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Denise Stark, one brother, Richard Morris, and two grandchildren.

No visitation or service is planned. Cremation has been entrusted to Prugh Crematory in Burlington. Burial will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, in Cambria Cemetery, rural Corydon.

Diane Dent, 77, of Burlington, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.Born Nov. 4, 1943, in Tulsa, Okla., she was the daughter of Ralph and Dorothy Mabel Lysettia Crew Morris. On April 21, 1962, and again in April 1971, she married David Henry Dent. He died Sept. 22, 2001.Diane was a secretary to the City Clerk in Corydon for over 35 years.She was of the Methodist faith. She enjoyed playing bingo and cards and watching TV crime shows. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Survivors include two daughters, Lisa (Roger) Cook of Hillsboro and Julie (Jim) Carpenter of Burlington; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Denise Stark, one brother, Richard Morris, and two grandchildren.No visitation or service is planned. Cremation has been entrusted to Prugh Crematory in Burlington. Burial will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, in Cambria Cemetery, rural Corydon.

Diane Dent

Stephen K. Bice, 70, of Muscatine, died Monday, Sept.&nbsp; 27, 2021 at his home.

Born Jan. 9, 1951, in LaHarpe, Ill., he was the son of Robert Krieg and Audrey Grace Williams Bice. He married Barbara Meier in 1989. They later divorced. He married Brenda J. Hill June 2, 2002.

Stephen attended Burlington High School, served in the military, attended Southeastern Community College and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from University of Iowa.&nbsp;

He then re-entered the Army as an officer serving during the Vietnam War in Korea. He was an analyst for the Department of the Army his entire career.

Stephen had a vast knowledge of military history. He was a great cook and loved spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include his wife; two brothers, Bill (Jacque) Bice of Burlington and Mike (Lesa) Bice of Tulsa, Okla.; three sisters, Betsy Smith and Barb (Alan) Gerst both of Burlington and Margie (Nick) Reed of Parkersburg, WVa.; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Kenneth Bice.

The funeral with military rites for Mr. Bice will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 1, at Lunning Chapel in Burlington with Chaplain Susan Bantz officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery in Burlington. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Memorials may be made in Stephen’s name to the donor’s choice.

Stephen K. Bice, 70, of Muscatine, died Monday, Sept.&nbsp; 27, 2021 at his home.Born Jan. 9, 1951, in LaHarpe, Ill., he was the son of Robert Krieg and Audrey Grace Williams Bice. He married Barbara Meier in 1989. They later divorced. He married Brenda J. Hill June 2, 2002.Stephen attended Burlington High School, served in the military, attended Southeastern Community College and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from University of Iowa.&nbsp;He then re-entered the Army as an officer serving during the Vietnam War in Korea. He was an analyst for the Department of the Army his entire career.He was of the Presbyterian faith.Stephen had a vast knowledge of military history. He was a great cook and loved spending time with his family and friends.Survivors include his wife; two brothers, Bill (Jacque) Bice of Burlington and Mike (Lesa) Bice of Tulsa, Okla.; three sisters, Betsy Smith and Barb (Alan) Gerst both of Burlington and Margie (Nick) Reed of Parkersburg, WVa.; nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Kenneth Bice.The funeral with military rites for Mr. Bice will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 1, at Lunning Chapel in Burlington with Chaplain Susan Bantz officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery in Burlington. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.Memorials may be made in Stephen’s name to the donor’s choice.

Stephen Bice

Bonnie Lou Huffman, 85, of Burlington, died at 5:28 AM, Monday, Sept. 27, 2021, at her home.

Born Nov. 16, 1935, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Warren and Lucy Warth Kendall. In March of 1975, she married Mylo Huffman. He passed away in December of 1979.

She worked as a case packer at US Borax for 35 years until her retirement.

She graduated from the Iowa School for the Deaf in 1958.

She was a devout Christian and a member of Harmony Bible Church, Danville Campus.

Survivors include one daughter, Lucy A (Keith) Wyatt of Burlington; one grandson, Joshua Wyatt; one brother, Bill Kendall of Galesburg, Ill.; one sister, Linda Smith of Wyoming, Del.; two nieces and two nephews; and two great-nieces and two great-nephews.

Besides her husband, she is preceded in death by her close friend, Yvonne.

Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m with the family to receive friends from 3 p.m until 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home.

The funeral service for Mrs. Huffman will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Dingus officiating.&nbsp;

A time of food and fellowship will be held in the community room at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home following the service. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery at a later date.

Cremation will be entrusted to the Prugh Crematory.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the American Red Cross and the Des Moines County Humane Society.

Bonnie Lou Huffman, 85, of Burlington, died at 5:28 AM, Monday, Sept. 27, 2021, at her home.Born Nov. 16, 1935, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Warren and Lucy Warth Kendall. In March of 1975, she married Mylo Huffman. He passed away in December of 1979.She worked as a case packer at US Borax for 35 years until her retirement.She graduated from the Iowa School for the Deaf in 1958.She was a devout Christian and a member of Harmony Bible Church, Danville Campus.Survivors include one daughter, Lucy A (Keith) Wyatt of Burlington; one grandson, Joshua Wyatt; one brother, Bill Kendall of Galesburg, Ill.; one sister, Linda Smith of Wyoming, Del.; two nieces and two nephews; and two great-nieces and two great-nephews.Besides her husband, she is preceded in death by her close friend, Yvonne.Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m with the family to receive friends from 3 p.m until 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home.The funeral service for Mrs. Huffman will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Dingus officiating.&nbsp;A time of food and fellowship will be held in the community room at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home following the service. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery at a later date.Cremation will be entrusted to the Prugh Crematory.In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the American Red Cross and the Des Moines County Humane Society.

Bonnie Lou Huffman

Martha “Marti” Ann Rente, 85, of Burlington, died Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.

Born October 20, 1935, in Denmark, Iowa she was the daughter of Clyde E. and Lolita F. Thresher Prox. She married Frederick W. Rente. He died on June 25, 2010.

Marti worked as a Radiologist Technician for 16 years in Arizona until retiring in 1980.

She was a member of the Radiologist Technician Organization Senior Club.

She loved to travel to the outer banks with her husband, visiting Spain, Jamaica, Nova Scotia, and most states. In Marti’s words, “It doesn’t matter where you went, it was who you’re with”.

Survivors include three children; Lynn Kempton of Tucson and Susan Rente both of Tucson, Arizona, and Frederick Rente IV of Wisconsin; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nieces, and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and four sisters.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation has been accorded and entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel. Inurnment will be at a later date in Claypoole Cemetery, Wever, Iowa.&nbsp;

Martha “Marti” Ann Rente, 85, of Burlington, died Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.Born October 20, 1935, in Denmark, Iowa she was the daughter of Clyde E. and Lolita F. Thresher Prox. She married Frederick W. Rente. He died on June 25, 2010.Marti worked as a Radiologist Technician for 16 years in Arizona until retiring in 1980.She was a member of the Radiologist Technician Organization Senior Club.She loved to travel to the outer banks with her husband, visiting Spain, Jamaica, Nova Scotia, and most states. In Marti’s words, “It doesn’t matter where you went, it was who you’re with”.Survivors include three children; Lynn Kempton of Tucson and Susan Rente both of Tucson, Arizona, and Frederick Rente IV of Wisconsin; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nieces, and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and four sisters.A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation has been accorded and entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel. Inurnment will be at a later date in Claypoole Cemetery, Wever, Iowa.&nbsp;

Martha “Marti” Ann Rente

Kevin Kenneth Yaley, 55, of Sperry, died at 8:09 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

Born Oct. 6, 1965, in Fort Madison, Iowa, he was the son of Gary Kenneth and JoAnn Ruschill Yaley. On July 1, 1989, he married his college sweetheart, Betzina Eva Marie Hersk, on her island home of Bermuda. The couple had three sons.

He was a 1984 graduate of Fort Madison High School and a 1988 graduate of Calvary Bible College in Kansas City, Mo.

Kevin entered the financial services industry in 1997 with New York Life, earning several awards for his outstanding client service. In 2003, he joined the firm of Berthel Fisher as a registered representative, partnering with Rebecca Anderson and Rick Buller. 

Kevin loved people. He attended Harmony Bible Church and First United Methodist Church of Mediapolis, serving in various leadership roles. He also coached his boys’ soccer teams. 

Survivors include his parents, Gary and JoAnn Yaley; wife, Betzina Yaley of Sperry; sons, Shane Alexander Yaley, Shawn Kenneth Yaley, and Brett Edward Yaley; sister, Kathy (Lance) Anderson of Canton, Miss.; brothers Mathew (Christina) Yaley and Michael (Jodi) Yaley, both of Danville.

Kevin was preceded in death by his grandparents and his father-in-law, George Hersk.

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.

The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 27, 2021, at Harmony Bible Church, Danville campus. The memorial service for Mr. Kevin will be 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 27, 2021, at Harmony Bible Church, Danville campus. Pastor Chris Carr will officiate. A time of food and fellowship will be held at the church immediately following the service.

A memorial has been established for Left Hand Legacy Ministries, a new ministry established in Kevin’s memory. 

Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.

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 </figure>Kevin Kenneth Yaley, 55, of Sperry, died at 8:09 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.Born Oct. 6, 1965, in Fort Madison, Iowa, he was the son of Gary Kenneth and JoAnn Ruschill Yaley. On July 1, 1989, he married his college sweetheart, Betzina Eva Marie Hersk, on her island home of Bermuda. The couple had three sons.He was a 1984 graduate of Fort Madison High School and a 1988 graduate of Calvary Bible College in Kansas City, Mo.Kevin entered the financial services industry in 1997 with New York Life, earning several awards for his outstanding client service. In 2003, he joined the firm of Berthel Fisher as a registered representative, partnering with Rebecca Anderson and Rick Buller. Kevin loved people. He attended Harmony Bible Church and First United Methodist Church of Mediapolis, serving in various leadership roles. He also coached his boys’ soccer teams. Survivors include his parents, Gary and JoAnn Yaley; wife, Betzina Yaley of Sperry; sons, Shane Alexander Yaley, Shawn Kenneth Yaley, and Brett Edward Yaley; sister, Kathy (Lance) Anderson of Canton, Miss.; brothers Mathew (Christina) Yaley and Michael (Jodi) Yaley, both of Danville.Kevin was preceded in death by his grandparents and his father-in-law, George Hersk.Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 27, 2021, at Harmony Bible Church, Danville campus. The memorial service for Mr. Kevin will be 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 27, 2021, at Harmony Bible Church, Danville campus. Pastor Chris Carr will officiate. A time of food and fellowship will be held at the church immediately following the service.A memorial has been established for Left Hand Legacy Ministries, a new ministry established in Kevin’s memory. Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.

Kevin Kenneth Yaley

Bobby Jack Moyer, 86, of Burlington, passed away at 10:50 a.m. Thursday, Sept.16, 2021, at Unity Point Health-Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. He is now with his savior, Jesus, and reunited with family.

Bobby was born on Feb. 15, 1935, in New Boston, Ill. He was the son of Albert and Bessie Burtalo Moyer. 

He graduated from Burlington High School and served five years in the United States Army.

Bobby worked for the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant for more than 40 years.

He was a member of the Salvation Army and was a faithful gentleman who loved the Lord and his family. Bobby was a true Hawkeye fan. He was an avid fisherman who liked jokes and spending time on the Mississippi River. He also enjoyed motorcycles and boats.

Survivors include his brother, Jim Moyer of Elmira, Ore., and several nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two nieces, Donna and Jane Moyer; nephew, Charles; sister, Mary Herrera; brothers, Elmer, and John.

A private graveside committal will be held at Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery. 

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 </figure>Bobby Jack Moyer, 86, of Burlington, passed away at 10:50 a.m. Thursday, Sept.16, 2021, at Unity Point Health-Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. He is now with his savior, Jesus, and reunited with family.Bobby was born on Feb. 15, 1935, in New Boston, Ill. He was the son of Albert and Bessie Burtalo Moyer. He graduated from Burlington High School and served five years in the United States Army.Bobby worked for the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant for more than 40 years.He was a member of the Salvation Army and was a faithful gentleman who loved the Lord and his family. Bobby was a true Hawkeye fan. He was an avid fisherman who liked jokes and spending time on the Mississippi River. He also enjoyed motorcycles and boats.Survivors include his brother, Jim Moyer of Elmira, Ore., and several nephews and nieces.He was preceded in death by his parents; two nieces, Donna and Jane Moyer; nephew, Charles; sister, Mary Herrera; brothers, Elmer, and John.A private graveside committal will be held at Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery. Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.

Bobby Jack Moyer

Donna T. Miller, 92, of Burlington, died at 2:10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, at her home.

Born Oct. 3, 1928, in Rice Lake, Wisc, she was the daughter of Alvin Louis and Irene Celine Thomas Much. On June 5, 1948, she married Jerrold Wallace Miller in Burlington. He died on Jan. 15, 2011.

She was a graduate of St. Paul's Catholic High School in 1946. 

Donna worked at Sylvania, IRC, AEC at the IAAP.

She was a member of Divine Mercy Parish-SS. John &amp; Paul Catholic Church. She was an avid sports fan, especially the Chicago Cubs. She enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles. She cherished time with her family.

Survivors include her daughter, Dawn Marie (Michael) Santora of Burlington; their children, Jason (Susan) Cottingham, Jody (Dustin) Amenell, Belinda Santora, and Patrick Santora; daughter, Kathy Allyn (Dan) Tiemeier of Shawnee Mission, KS; their children, Jennifer (Ryan) Carpenter and Mark Tiemeier; six great-grandchildren, Jeremy, Alex, Madeline, Teaghan, Kiliann, and River; two great-great-grandchildren, Margaret Rose and Anselm Paradiso; two sisters, Shirley Simms of West Burlington and Jacqueline Sapp of Jacksonville, Fla.; brother, Daryl Much of Lodi, Wisc; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by parents, six brothers, and one sister.

The Graveside Committal Service for Mrs. Miller will be 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, at Sacred Heart Cemetery with Rev. James Flattery officiating. 

Memorials have been established for Divine Mercy Parish and the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House.

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 </figure>Donna T. Miller, 92, of Burlington, died at 2:10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, at her home.Born Oct. 3, 1928, in Rice Lake, Wisc, she was the daughter of Alvin Louis and Irene Celine Thomas Much. On June 5, 1948, she married Jerrold Wallace Miller in Burlington. He died on Jan. 15, 2011.She was a graduate of St. Paul's Catholic High School in 1946. Donna worked at Sylvania, IRC, AEC at the IAAP.She was a member of Divine Mercy Parish-SS. John &amp; Paul Catholic Church. She was an avid sports fan, especially the Chicago Cubs. She enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles. She cherished time with her family.Survivors include her daughter, Dawn Marie (Michael) Santora of Burlington; their children, Jason (Susan) Cottingham, Jody (Dustin) Amenell, Belinda Santora, and Patrick Santora; daughter, Kathy Allyn (Dan) Tiemeier of Shawnee Mission, KS; their children, Jennifer (Ryan) Carpenter and Mark Tiemeier; six great-grandchildren, Jeremy, Alex, Madeline, Teaghan, Kiliann, and River; two great-great-grandchildren, Margaret Rose and Anselm Paradiso; two sisters, Shirley Simms of West Burlington and Jacqueline Sapp of Jacksonville, Fla.; brother, Daryl Much of Lodi, Wisc; and numerous nieces and nephews.Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by parents, six brothers, and one sister.Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.The Graveside Committal Service for Mrs. Miller will be 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, at Sacred Heart Cemetery with Rev. James Flattery officiating. Memorials have been established for Divine Mercy Parish and the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House.

Donna T. Miller: 1928-2021

Charles "Charlie" Swink, 78, of West Burlington, died at 2:45 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington with family by his side. Born Dec. 17, 1942, in Burlington, he was the son of Melvin Hugh and Eileen L. Ball Swink. On May 18, 1974, he married Kathleen Mae Wolford in Stronghurst, Ill. She later passed on Oct. 15, 1994. He met Debbie L. Myers in Burlington, Iowa, and married on July 26, 1996, expanding his family. He was a 1961 graduate of Burlington High School and worked at Bowl Inn lanes as a pinsetter. He served his country as a specialist in the U.S. Army, receiving honors for his marksmanship, and completed his service in Korea in 1964. After Charlie left the service, he returned to Burlington, where he worked for JI Case for over 30 years and raised his family. After retiring from JI Case in 1995, he worked at Enterprise Car Rental in Burlington. His openness and warmth made sure that everyone he met never felt like a stranger. He was a man of faith that reflected in all he did and was very involved in his community and church. He was a lifelong member at Open Bible Church of Burlington. He later shared in the congregation at Hope Fellowship Church. Charlie was a board member of UAW Local 807 Retirees and UAW Region 4 of UAW Local 807, as well as a board member for Casebine Community Credit Union for 27 years. He was a proud blood donor, at over 16 gallons and going! He enjoyed playing baseball with church leagues and city teams in Burlington. He also officiated for many years for the church league that played at the Rec-Plex. Charlie also enjoyed basketball, attending the NJCAA "Hutch" Tournament in Hutchinson, Kansas, for more than 45 years. He also followed Southeastern Community College basketball and was an avid Iowa Hawkeye football fan. Charlie spent each year traveling with his siblings, several nieces and nephews, including his brother Donny (Donna) Swink and sisters, Barbara Middleton, Kay Swink, Diana (Paul) Flactiff, all of Burlington and Paula (Cliff) Kilpatrick and Luanna (Tim) Nelson of Texas for the holidays. Debbie and Charlie enjoyed traveling together and seeing their children, Allen D. Swink of Denver, Colo., Brian K. (Annie) Olson of Aurora, Colo.., and Rachel L. (Bob) Miller of Aurora, Ill. He was preceded in death by his first love, wife, Kathleen, their daughter, Carol Swink, and his brother, John Swink. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory. The memorial service is at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 10, 2021, at First Baptist Church in Fort Madison, Iowa, with Pastor Dean Graber officiating. A Celebration of Life will follow at the church until 3 p.m. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery at a later date. In place of flowers, memorials have been established for Mitch King's Extra Heartbeat Foundation (<a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fextraheartbeat.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3XHYtw2UPJmPeYAY_LCOEcZHiFt2zZTFL25whqj5Vu1wopB075LuYCAjc&amp;h=AT3dD-HxPCSQz4fOq0j58mv0Ny-st919CJ2qryocckeu4XgqbiRVaVPj_NYu3N8CZGxbO6Fl6DIkJRjNyIHUyeeTtcsTi5BPr0pc-ic_TIx-kUM9cKg240oUkwRwcAuxuciLLWCzs6qlkxKNyb7E6OAhFw&amp;__tn__=-UK*F&amp;c[0]=AT0m0U8SKhZenOFdzLtoPNWqhEnVeZMquO--KjYGzrFPIw01y0mvtUNd1cL6IXZbg7-YW2CD3ikZe21OaVPUvVLj78cShnAMGVBCLXjFQxc4U_onj7abEY9GP4gLhOF7f2MxU7vnon7BVvrzznrvc3cGP6PVfgOJwyIOmSSsIqmMBIM1IZWY-QdeTfy9ynFAFqqUN80" target="_blank">extraheartbeat.org</a>) and the Burmese Cat Rescue (<a href="http://burmesecat.org/?fbclid=IwAR1nRL2rA2Q6l_HgifGF-AdGMaPtO7dEHQMkyqbUyApX61bnM9T_gjDbSm0" target="_blank">burmesecat.org</a>).

Charles "Charlie" Swink, 78, of West Burlington, died at 2:45 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington with family by his side. Born Dec. 17, 1942, in Burlington, he was the son of Melvin Hugh and Eileen L. Ball Swink. On May 18, 1974, he married Kathleen Mae Wolford in Stronghurst, Ill. She later passed on Oct. 15, 1994. He met Debbie L. Myers in Burlington, Iowa, and married on July 26, 1996, expanding his family. He was a 1961 graduate of Burlington High School and worked at Bowl Inn lanes as a pinsetter. He served his country as a specialist in the U.S. Army, receiving honors for his marksmanship, and completed his service in Korea in 1964. After Charlie left the service, he returned to Burlington, where he worked for JI Case for over 30 years and raised his family. After retiring from JI Case in 1995, he worked at Enterprise Car Rental in Burlington. His openness and warmth made sure that everyone he met never felt like a stranger. He was a man of faith that reflected in all he did and was very involved in his community and church. He was a lifelong member at Open Bible Church of Burlington. He later shared in the congregation at Hope Fellowship Church. Charlie was a board member of UAW Local 807 Retirees and UAW Region 4 of UAW Local 807, as well as a board member for Casebine Community Credit Union for 27 years. He was a proud blood donor, at over 16 gallons and going! He enjoyed playing baseball with church leagues and city teams in Burlington. He also officiated for many years for the church league that played at the Rec-Plex. Charlie also enjoyed basketball, attending the NJCAA "Hutch" Tournament in Hutchinson, Kansas, for more than 45 years. He also followed Southeastern Community College basketball and was an avid Iowa Hawkeye football fan. Charlie spent each year traveling with his siblings, several nieces and nephews, including his brother Donny (Donna) Swink and sisters, Barbara Middleton, Kay Swink, Diana (Paul) Flactiff, all of Burlington and Paula (Cliff) Kilpatrick and Luanna (Tim) Nelson of Texas for the holidays. Debbie and Charlie enjoyed traveling together and seeing their children, Allen D. Swink of Denver, Colo., Brian K. (Annie) Olson of Aurora, Colo.., and Rachel L. (Bob) Miller of Aurora, Ill. He was preceded in death by his first love, wife, Kathleen, their daughter, Carol Swink, and his brother, John Swink. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory. The memorial service is at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 10, 2021, at First Baptist Church in Fort Madison, Iowa, with Pastor Dean Graber officiating. A Celebration of Life will follow at the church until 3 p.m. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery at a later date. In place of flowers, memorials have been established for Mitch King's Extra Heartbeat Foundation (<a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fextraheartbeat.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3XHYtw2UPJmPeYAY_LCOEcZHiFt2zZTFL25whqj5Vu1wopB075LuYCAjc&amp;h=AT3dD-HxPCSQz4fOq0j58mv0Ny-st919CJ2qryocckeu4XgqbiRVaVPj_NYu3N8CZGxbO6Fl6DIkJRjNyIHUyeeTtcsTi5BPr0pc-ic_TIx-kUM9cKg240oUkwRwcAuxuciLLWCzs6qlkxKNyb7E6OAhFw&amp;__tn__=-UK*F&amp;c[0]=AT0m0U8SKhZenOFdzLtoPNWqhEnVeZMquO--KjYGzrFPIw01y0mvtUNd1cL6IXZbg7-YW2CD3ikZe21OaVPUvVLj78cShnAMGVBCLXjFQxc4U_onj7abEY9GP4gLhOF7f2MxU7vnon7BVvrzznrvc3cGP6PVfgOJwyIOmSSsIqmMBIM1IZWY-QdeTfy9ynFAFqqUN80" target="_blank">extraheartbeat.org</a>) and the Burmese Cat Rescue (<a href="http://burmesecat.org/?fbclid=IwAR1nRL2rA2Q6l_HgifGF-AdGMaPtO7dEHQMkyqbUyApX61bnM9T_gjDbSm0" target="_blank">burmesecat.org</a>).

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