Jim Chockley, 71, of West Burlington, died loving Jesus at 8:34 PM Saturday, November 28, 2015, at the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington.
Born August 25, 1944, in Illinois, he was the son of Marvin Engles and Julia McKinnley Chockley. On February 14, 1967, he married Rosellen “Rosie” Shore in Colchester, Illinois.
Jim worked in plant operations in the power house for J.I. Case Company for 28 years.
He was a member of the Gospel Group at New Hope Christian Church, where he sang and played the guitar. He enjoyed fishing, animals, socializing, loved the Lord and reading his bible.
Survivors include his wife, Rosellen “Rosie”; three adopted sons, Jose (Elizabeth) Cañas of Burlington, Gholam Eslami of Burlington, Gilbert Gipson of Virginia; two sister-in-laws, Darlene Chockley of Rushville, IL and Lennie Chockley of Lake City, SC.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and one sister.
Visitation will be from noon until 7:00 PM with the family to receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.
The funeral service for Mr. Chockley will be 1:00 PM Thursday, December 3, 2015, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home with Pastors John Mitchell and Charles Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the New Hope Christian Church.
Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.
Delma M. Phillips, 88, of Burlington, died at 8:42 am Monday, November 30, 2015, at the Danville Care Center in Danville.
Born May 24, 1927, on a farm near Bible Grove, MO, she was the daughter of Steward John and Mamie Hunt Bradley. On May 8, 1948, she married Nolan L. Phillips in Kirksville, Missouri. Nolan died on October 4, 2003.
Delma was a member of the Church of Christ and was very active in the church. She graduated from Bible Grove High School in 1944. She attended Northeast Missouri State Teachers College in Kirksville, MO, and taught in Scotland County, MO, schools.
She liked singing, reading, gardening, canning & freezing produce from the garden, babysitting and cooking for family members and friends. She adored her grandchildren.
Survivors include two daughters, Deborah (Dan) Roe of Bristol, VA and Peggy (Jon) Rhodes of New London, IA; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Hazel Bradley of Colorado; five nieces and one nephew.
Besides her husband Nolan, she was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Lavena Dunn; two brothers, Basil and Vansil Bradley; and son-in-law, David Nickell.
Visitation will be Thursday, Dec, 3, 2015 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Prugh’s Chapel, 317 N. 4th St. Private burial will be at a later date. A memorial has been established for In Search of the Lord’s Way, P.O. Box 371, Edmond, OK, 73083.
Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements with cremation services entrusted to the care of Prugh-Thielen Crematory. Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Delma’s obituary at www.tradition@prughthielencares.com
Donald Eugene Tisor, age 77, a lifelong resident of Oakville, died Sunday morning, November 29, 2015, at the Morning Sun Care Center in Morning Sun. The son of Norvil and Gussie Waddell Tisor, he was born on October 5, 1938 in Oakville. He married Carol Lynn Mosher on March 25, 1964 in Oakville. She preceded him in death on March 13, 2013.
Donald operated a sawmill and tree service in Oakville. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and mushrooming.
His family includes five children; Krystal Lynn & Don Yotter and Mark Tisor of Wapello, John Tisor and Ray Tisor of Oakville, and Monica Tisor & Paul Marsden of Mediapolis; 12 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and 4 step grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Carol; 2 brothers, John and Bob; 2 sisters, Margaret and Eula; and a nephew.
The family will meet friends for a visitation from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, December 3, 2015, at the Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home in Wapello. Cremation will follow. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held on Friday, December 4, 2015, at 5:00 PM at the Oakville Community Building.
Condolences may be given and viewed at www.dudgeonmcculley.com.
