Treva Marie Beard, age 97, of Burlington and formerly of Mediapolis and Grandview, died Saturday morning, April 4, 2015, at the Klein Center of Great River Medical Center in West Burlington. The daughter of Arthur and Mabel Ball Stone, she was born on March 15, 1918 in rural Wapello. Treva married Glenn D. Beard on February 25, 1937 in Gladstone, Illinois. He preceded her in death on November 26, 2011.
She graduated from Wapello High School in 1936. She and Glenn lived and farmed near Elrick Junction for a short time and then farmed near Grandview from 1942 to 1948. They then farmed in the Mediapolis area. They both worked at Thie’s Grocery Store. In 1957 they purchased the Grandview Market in Grandview and operated it for 12 years. Later Treva worked at various jobs including Dr. Goad and also Batterson’s Clothing both in Muscatine.
After retiring, Treva enjoyed volunteer work in her church and community in Grandview. Treva was a member of the Grandview Community Bible Church. She was also very active as an early member of the Louisa County Historical Society providing many articles and information for their quarterly magazine. She enjoyed traveling with various tours and keeping in touch with her children and grandchildren with visits and computer emails. She also enjoyed playing cards and canvas painting.
Her family includes five children, Ray Dean & Marie Beard of Northville, Michigan, Shirley & Kay Harsin of Knoxville, Marvin & Linda Beard of Davenport, Betty Eversmeyer of Burlington, and Bill & Sharon Beard of Columbus Junction; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-seven great grandchildren; eleven great great grandchildren; a brother, Ralph Stone of Wapello; a sister-in-law, Eleanor Stone of Wapello; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Glenn; a grandson; a granddaughter; and a brother, Fred Stone.
The funeral ceremony for Treva Beard will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, April 10, 2015, at the Grandview Community Bible Church with Rev. Darryl Erickson officiating. Burial will follow at the Grandview Cemetery with a fellowship luncheon following at the church.
The family will meet friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday at the Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home in Wapello where friends may call after 2:00 PM.
A Memorial Fund has been established for the benefit of the Grandview Community Bible Church and the Louisa County Historical Society.
Condolences may be given and viewed at www.dudgeonmcculley.com.
Richard Philip Zotz, 67, of West Burlington, died at 11:50 PM Saturday, April 4, 2015, at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington.
Born September 26, 1947, in Burlington, he was the son of Philip Alvin and Patricia Ann Mosena Zotz.
Richard had worked at several restaurants including the Hotel Burlington and at Country Kitchen.
He was a graduate of Burlington High School.
He was a member of New Life Family Church. He loved his pets, 34 Raceway, watching Scooby Doo, the Three Stooges and all the old TV shows. He also loved fried chicken and chocolate milk.
Survivors include one sister, Ann Zotz of Burlington; one brother, Jeffrey (Barbara) Zotz of Burlington; four step-brothers, Jerry Wiegard of Burlington, Jim Wiegard of Burlington, Dennis Wiegard of New London, IA, Martin Wiegard of Burlington; one step-sister, Marilyn Burgus of Burlington; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Michael and his nephew, Tyrone.
Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM Friday, April 10, 2015, at Thielen Funeral Home where the family will receive friends.
The funeral service for Mr. Zotz will be 10:00 AM Friday, April 10, 2015, at Thielen Funeral Home with Pastor Richard Dutzer officiating. A time of food and fellowship will be held in the community room at Thielen Funeral Home following the service. Cremation will be entrusted to the care of Thielen Crematory following the service. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for New Life Family Church and the Great River Hospice.
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 Richard’s obituary at www.thielenfuneralhome.com.
