Obituaries Friday January 16th

Clara Adeline Gillen Zoeller, 92, of Des Moines, formerly of Burlington, died at 7:17 PM Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at the Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines.

 

Clara was born on December 20, 1922 in Kingman, Kansas, the youngest daughter of Andrew Gillen and Elizabeth (Osner) Gillen.  After graduation from high school in Kingman, Clara graduated in 1945 from the St. Joseph School of Nursing in Wichita, Kansas.  Upon graduation she became a member of the Army Nurse Cadet program.  When Clara returned to Kingman, she worked as the County Health Nurse until she married Francis. O. Zoeller on June 1, 1946.  Together they had four children; Barbara Zoeller (Richard Streit) of Dubuque, IA, Donna (Rex) Mundt of Ankeny, IA, Kevin Zoeller of Chicago, IL, and Mike Zoeller of Dekalb, IL; six grandchildren, Matthew Mundt (Monica) of Burlington, Noelle Mundt of Des Moines, IA, Lisa Benton of Rhode Island, Jeffrey Streit of Dubuque, IA, Lindsay Zoeller of Chicago, IL, and Stephanie Zoeller of Chicago, IL.  Clara also has three great-grandchildren, Brian and Kelsey Mundt of Burlington, and Jacob Mundt of Des Moines; one sister-in-law, Lenora Zoeller of Kingman, KS, and numerous nieces and nephews.

 

During the time Clara raised her young family, she did private duty nursing and volunteer work.  Later, Clara resumed her professional career as a Community Health nursing instructor at the Burlington Hospital School of Nursing until the school’s closure.  Clara continued in her nurse educator role as a consultant to many of the greater Burlington area long-term care facilities and the American Red Cross until her retirement.  She loved learning and teaching.  Once retired, Clara continued to be involved in the Burlington community serving in several leadership roles for community non-profit organizations and St. Paul Catholic Church.  Clara was a co-founder of the Parkinson Support Group Chapter in Burlington.  During her tenure as president of the Burlington Hospital Auxiliary, she initiated the incorporation of men into the Burlington Hospital volunteer force.

 

She was a member of SS. John and Paul Catholic Church. Where she served as a Lector, parish council member, Eucharistic Minister, and sang in the St. Paul’s Church Choir and the Resurrection Choir.  She was a past president of GFWC Womens Club and a P.E.O. NH Chapter member.  Clara was formally recognized many times throughout the years for her leadership and contributions to the Burlington Community.

 

Frances, her husband of 62 years, preceded her in death at their home in Burlington, Iowa, November 29, 2008.  Clara was also preceded in death by her parents, her in laws, and her siblings, George, Alfred, Edwin, and Paul Gillen, Regina Young, Cecilia Ayres, and two brothers-in-law, Lawrence and Gerald Zoeller, and sister-in-law, Delores Gillen,

 

Visitation will be from noon until 5:00 PM with the family to receive friends from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM Sunday, January 18, 2015, at Thielen Funeral Home.

 

The Funeral Mass of the Resurrection for Mrs. Zoeller will be 10:00 AM Monday, January 19, 2015, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church with Rev. Father Marty Goetz as the Celebrant.  Music will be provided by the Des Moines County Resurrection Choir.  Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.  A time of food and fellowship will be held in the Church Hall of St. Paul’s Catholic Church following the burial.

 

Thielen Funeral Home & Crematory is in care of the arrangements.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Vincent de Paul, Burlington, and Special Needs of Burlington.

 

Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Clara’s obituary at www.thielenfuneralhome.com.

 

Betty June Lindy, 91, former Burlington resident, died at Stewart Memorial Community Hospital, Lake City, Iowa, on Wednesday, January 14, 2015.

 

Born on June 21, 1923 in Burlington, Iowa, she was the daughter of Glenn and Rhoda Ruhl Geren. She married Earl Crawford Lindy on May 19, 1946 in Burlington, Iowa. He died on October 9, 1995.

 

Betty was a graduate of the Class of 1941 from Burlington High School. She was a homemaker and worked at the Klein Hospital in the therapy department.  She was a member of the Carthage Lake Club, Women’s Fellowship, First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and church circle.  She enjoyed playing bridge.

 

She is survived by two daughters, Marcia (Allan) Edwards of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Angela (Terry) Hawkins of Rockwell City, Iowa; five grandchildren, Sue (Lee) Flint, David (Kim) Edwards, Beverly (Ron) Juhl. Jeremy (Amber) Hawkins and Jason (Jessica) Hawkins; ten  great-grandchildren, Matthew and Emily Flint, Wyat Juhl, Sabrina Edwards, Alie, Brayden & Khyean Hawkins, Carter, Samuel & Carly Hawkins; eight nieces and nephews.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl; parents; two sisters, Renee McGarry and Lorraine LaRock.

 

Funeral Services for Betty Lindy will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Burlington, Iowa. Pastor Owen Englin and Pastor David Yonker will officiate. Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.

 

The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday morning from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. A memorial has been established for the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Burlington, Iowa and Stewart Memorial Community Hospital Hospice, Lake City, Iowa. Condolences may be left at www.prughfuneralservice.com.