Mrs. Barbara “Barb” Ellen Stellern, 71, of Danville died at 5:45 a.m. Monday, October 17, 2016, at Great River Hospice House in West Burlington.
Born August 20, 1945 in Burlington, she was the daughter of Frederick Bernard and Mary Mabel (Hanson) Korschgen. On October 16, 1965 she married Patrick “Pat” Stellern in Burlington.
Mr. and Mrs. Stellern moved to Danville in 1970. She worked as a school bus driver for Danville Schools for 27 years.
She was a member of SS Mary and Patrick Catholic Church and taught religion at St. Mary’s for 12 years. She was a past Girl Scout and Boy Scout leader, a Little Girls Softball coach and served as a past president of Danville Athletic Booster Club where she was active for 30 years. She also served as scorekeeper for Danville Athletics.
Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Patrick “Pat” Stellern of Danville; two sons, William “”Bill” J. (Brenda) Stellern of West Burlington and Patrick “Rick” B. (Cindy) Stellern of Wapello, one daughter, Kelly A. Stellern of Danville; six grandchildren, Nick and Kiara Stellern, Ali Stellern, Forestt Stellern, Tori Stellern and Dakota Stellern; one brother, Richard (Vicki) Korschgen of Texas; one sister, Mary (Randy) Carlson of West Burlington and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
The family will receive friends following the Rosary at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 20th, at Lunning Chapel until 8 p.m.
The Memorial Mass for Mrs. Stellern will be 11 a.m. Friday, October 21st, at SS Mary and Patrick Catholic Church. Rev. Father Marty Goetz will be the celebrant.
A memorial has been established for Great River Hospice House.
Shirley Beth Neff, 80, of Burlington, died at 2:15 pm Friday, October 14, 2016, at her home.
Born February 25, 1936, in Louisa County, IA, she was the daughter of Charles Hubert and Opal Lorraine Kyte Pentecost. On August 4, 1953, she married Richard L. Neff in Burlington. He died December 19, 1986.
Shirley was a housewife and a mother.
She was of the Christian faith. She was a member of the Hawkeye Natives, the Steamboat Senior Center, Women of the Moose, and the Golden Oldies of Burlington. She was the Past President of several organizations including the Hawkeye Natives, Golden Oldies , Burlington Northern Railroad auxiliary, and vice president the Senior Center. She enjoyed dancing, playing Bingo, camping, sewing, cooking, playing cards and Yatzee.
Survivors include two sons, Mike (Margaret) Neff of Burlington and Larry Neff of Des Moines; two daughters, Judith “Judy” Dressler of Fort Madison, Margret “Margie” (Ronald) Kienast of Burlington; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren; one sister, Wanita Lassmann of Fort Madison; and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, David Neff and Ronnie Neff, one son-in-law, Greg Dressler, and one sister.
Visitation will be from 8:00 AM until 10:00 AM with the family to receive friends from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.
The funeral service for Shirley will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home with Ned Fry officiating. Burial will be in Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery. A time of food and fellowship will be held at the Moose Lodge following the burial.
A memorial has been established the Steamboat Senior Center.
A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Shirley’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.
Hazel B. Francis, age 78 of Taylor Ridge, Illinois, formerly of Raritan, Illinois, died at 12:15 p.m. Saturday October 15, 2016 at her home. She was born September 22, 1938 in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Russell and Mala Calhoun Brokaw. On January 22, 1961, she married Marion C. Smith. He preceded her in death on June 9, 1964. On May 22, 1966, she married Milo D. “Mike” Francis in Kirkwood, Illinois. He preceded her in death on October 12, 2006.
Mrs. Francis lived most of her married life near Raritan, moving to Taylor Ridge in 2010. She was a homemaker and had worked at Country Fun Restaurant and Bowling Center near Biggsville for several years. She also worked for the Review Atlas Newspaper in Monmouth for a few years. She was a graduate of Media-Wever High School in Media, Illinois.
Hazel was an avid bowler and was a member of the Western Illinois Bowling Congress. She was also a member of the Warren County Saddle Club.
Survivors include three daughters, Barbara (Michael Anderson) Cole of Owatonna, MN, Mary (Shawn) Strachan of Reynolds, IL, Ann Danner of Oneida, IL, seven grandchildren, Daniel and Jessica Cole, Carrie and Chloe Strachan, and Emma, Erin, and Erica Danner, Several brothers and sisters in law, including Alice Brokaw of Stronghurst, Marilyn (Dick) Jackson of Berwick, IL, Richard (Thelma) Smith of LaHarpe, IL and Judy (William) Burt, also of LaHarpe.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, parents, two brothers, Lawrence and William Brokaw, and five sisters, Ethel Mala Kirkland, Ruth Brokaw, Helen Heikes, Carolyn White, and Frances Wells.
The funeral service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday October 20, 2016 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Stronghurst . Burial will follow in the Raritan Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at Banks & Beals. A memorial fund has been established for the Raritan Volunteer Fire Department. Condolences may be left at banksandbeals.com.
Dorothy Arlene Buffington, age 81, of rural Morning Sun and formerly of Wapello, died Sunday afternoon, October 16, 2016, at the Colonial Manor in Columbus Junction. The daughter of Rex and Vivian Bowden Woodruff, she was born on October 8, 1935 in Washington, Iowa. Dorothy married Delbert Buffington on March 6, 1954 in Cairo. He preceded her in death on September 7, 2004.
She graduated from Wapello High School in 1953. She worked as a nurse’s aide for the Muscatine Hospital and Wapello Nursing Home and as the secretary for the Superintendent at the Wapello School District. She also provided Day Care for children for many years in Wapello.
Dorothy enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, canning, flowers, and bird watching.
Her family includes four sons, Michael & Janet Buffington of Wapello, Jeffrey & Sandee Buffington of Antwerp, Ohio, Keith & Janet Buffington of Mt. Pleasant, and LeRoy & Tammy Buffington of Morning Sun; 12 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; and two brothers, Harold & Marilyn Woodruff of Burlington and Tom & Doris Woodruff of Davenport. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Delbert; a son, Kenneth; two sisters, Charlene and Shirley; and a brother, Delbert.
Visiting hours for public viewing will be from 3:00 to 7:00 PM on Thursday at the Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home in Wapello. Cremation will follow and a graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2016, at 11:00 AM at the Fulton Cairo Cemetery, rural Morning Sun.
A Memorial Fund has been established for the benefit of the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital.
Condolences may be given and viewed at www.dudgeonmcculley.com.
Lou M. Schulte, age 91, formerly of Mediapolis, died Sunday October 16, 2016 at the Klein Center in West Burlington. The daughter of Boyd Evans and Esther McClintock, she was born March 8, 1925 at Springfield, Mo. On August 14, 1947 she married Thomas Schulte at St. Mary’s Church in Dodgeville. She was a graduate of the Sperry High School and the College of Commerce in Burlington. She worked as a secretary for Mr. Peterson of Riepe Peterson and Ed Denz of Murray Iron Works. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Dodgeville. She was a blood donor and had been a boy and girl scout leader.
Survivors are her husband of West Burlington; one daughter Mary LoVerde of Highlands Ranch, CO.; five sons, Tom of Burlington, Bob of Washington D.C., Bill of Spokane, Washington, Chuck of Hawthorn Woods, Illinois, and Greg of Burlington; 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; one sister Gladys of Kansas City;
She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters.
The funeral service will be Thursday October 20, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Dodgeville, with Rev. Marty Goetz officiating. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Church Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday from 3-7:00 p.m. at Hagele and Honts Funeral Home in Mediapolis, where the family will meet with friends from 5-7:00 p.m. Memorials have been established for Hope Haven in Burlington and the Mediapolis Public Library.
