Mike Akey, 59, of West Burlington, died Friday, October 21, 2016, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City.
Born April 28, 1957, in Burlington, he was the son of Charles and Margaret Milton Akey. On August 21, 1985, he married Lois Irene Schmitz in West Union, IA.
He graduated from Burlington High School.
Mike was a welder at Modern Welding Company. He recently retired in 2007.
Mike was an outdoors man. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, his five dogs; he was an avid Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan. What he enjoyed most of all was spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Lois; one son, Caleb (Beki) Akey of Mt. Pleasant; one daughter, Jessica Akey of Burlington; four grandchildren, Tylor, Alyssah, Jaxon, and Hannah; one brother, Milton Akey of New Jersey; two sisters, Debbie Krieger and Peggy Hoyt both of Burlington; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh~Thielen Crematory.
Per his request there will be no formal services.
A memorial has been established.
Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.
Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Mike’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.
Leo Long, 93, of Burlington died at 1:15 a.m. Friday, October 21, 2016, at Burlington Care Center.
Born in 1923 in Wapello County, he was the son of George and Elsie Long. In 1944 he married Helen Hawkins in Davis County. She preceded him in death in 1979.
Leo was a World War II Army veteran serving in the Pacific Theatre at the rank of tech sergeant. He served from 1943 until 1946.
Leo worked at J.I. Case Co. for 26 years. He was owner of Leo’s Cycle Center (Leo’s Yamaha) for 40 years. Leo and his family made lifelong friends through his business. He had a passion for riding motorcycles, snowmobiles and bicycles. He especially enjoyed racing motorcycles. He loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include two daughters, Linda Long of Burlington and Patty (Randy) Nordheim of Waukon; two grandchildren, Kris (Ben) Rausch and Blake Fosaaen; three great grandchildren, Lena, Theo and Jeremiah and one brother, Robert (Sue) Long of Ankeny.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; two sisters, Maxine Roberts and Faye Hawkins; and one brother, Donald Long.
Friends may call from 2 until 7 p.m. Thursday, October 27th, at Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends from 4 until 7 p.m.
The funeral service for Leo will be 10 a.m. Friday, October 28th, at Lunning Chapel with Pastor JudyAnn Morse officiating. The Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard will conduct Military Rites. Interment will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday at IOOF Cemetery, Bloomfield.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the Dave Roever Foundation.
Chris Whitehair, 75, of Burlington, died at 3:08 PM Saturday, October 22, 2016, at the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington.
Born July 11, 1941, in Burlington, he was the son of Oren and Mildred Boyle Whitehair.
He graduated from Notre Dame High School.
Chris was a machinist for the Burlington Northern Railroad for 38 years.
He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving from 1959 until 1962 on the USS Ticonderoga.
He was a member of SS John and Paul Catholic Church. He enjoyed volunteering at the St. Vicent de Paul Food Pantry and fishing.
Survivors include his brother, Peter “Pete” (Lou) Whitehair of Burlington; three nieces, Julie Mangold, Jackie Baker, Jennifer Whitehair; and nephew, Tom Whitehair; three great-nieces; two great-great nieces; and one great-great nephew.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be from noon until 7:00 PM with the family to receive friends following a 5:00 PM Rosary Service until 7:00 PM Tuesday, October 25, 2016, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.
The Funeral Mass of the Resurrection for Mr. Whitehair will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, October 26, 2016, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Very 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. Full military honors will be rendered by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard.
A memorial has been established for St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry.
Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.
A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Christopher’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com
