Obituaries Wednesday February 11th

George R. Ehret, 86, of Burlington, died at 12:30 AM Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington.

 

Born September 5, 1928, in Burlington, he was the son of George Roy and Esther Mower Ehret. On May 17, 1953, he married Ethel Gertrude Cain in Burlington. She died on February 25, 2006.

 

George worked as an automotive parts and repair man for Buhmeyer Automotive, Drees Automotive, Archer Motors, and Deery Brothers, retiring in 1993.

 

He attended Burlington High School.

 

He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving during the WWII from May 4, 1946 until February 26, 1948.

 

He was a member of Burlington Eagles Aerie #150 and Burlington Moose Lodge 579. He enjoyed doing puzzles, boating, working on his rental properties, and tinkering around in the garage. He also loved traveling with his wife and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

 

Survivors include one daughter, Marta Newberry of Burlington; two granddaughters, Jennifer (Ramon Gallegos) Rose and Jerrica Ehret, both of Burlington; one grandson, Jared Ehret of Burlington; three great-grandchildren, Skylor Rose, Bryce Rose, and Brayton Rose, all of Burlington; one sister, Margaret Huppenbauer of Galesburg, IL; and several nieces and nephews.

 

Besides his wife he was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Jay Ehret, and two sisters, Ellen Lebeck and Maxine Martindale.

 

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Thielen Crematory.

 

Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until 7:00 PM with the family to receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Thielen Funeral Home.

 

The memorial service for Mr. Ehret will be 10:00 AM Friday, February 13, 2015, at Thielen Funeral Home with Reverend Pamela Kranzler officiating and full military honors rendered by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.

 

A memorial has been established for Great River Hospice House.

 

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

 

A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting George’s obituary at www.thielenfuneralhome.com.

 

Esther Elizabeth Brown, age 98, formerly of Oakville, died Monday morning, February 9, 2015, at the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington.  The daughter of Harry J. and Laura Conn Stoller, she was born on November 12, 1916 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  Esther married Ralph I. ‘Brownie’ Brown on June 1, 1937 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa.  He preceded her in death on July 16, 2011.

 

Esther graduated from Oakville High School, received her normal training and taught country school near Oakville for three years before her marriage.  After raising her family she went back to teaching in the late 50’s in Oakville and Wapello elementary schools.  She received her B.A. degree in the late 60’s from Iowa Wesleyan College in Mt. Pleasant.

 

She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Oakville along with being a Charter member of the UMW.  She also taught Sunday School.  Esther enjoyed reading, gardening, traveling, neck tie quilting, crocheting, and anything about science and nature.

 

Her family includes two sons, Robert ‘Bob’ & Mary Brown of Oakville and Wayne & Jo Brown of Stanwood; a daughter, Barbara & Wayne Caparoon of Dallas City, Illinois; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; a brother, Roy & Lila Stoller; and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ralph; five brothers, Earl, Art, Ray, Richard, and Harry Stoller; and a sister, Laura Humpton.

 

The funeral ceremony for Esther Brown will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, February 14, 2015, at the Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home in Wapello with Pastor David Behlman officiating.  Burial will follow at the Edwards Cemetery at Oakville.

 

Friends may call from 2:00 to 7:00 PM on Friday at the Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home in Wapello where the family will meet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.  Family and friends will also share a time of food and fellowship after the burial at the Oakville Community Building.

 

A memorial fund has been established for the benefit of the Edwards Cemetery and the Oakville United Methodist Church.

 

Condolences may be given and viewed at www.dudgeonmcculley.com.