Obituaries Tuesday November 29th

Ardith Elaine White, 74, of Burlington, died at 12:00 pm Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington.

 

Born January 9, 1942, in Dallas City, Illinois, she was the daughter of Clyde A. and Lois Isabelle Henry Brown. In 1962 she married Richard Pale White. they later divorced.

 

Survivors include two daughters, Nico White of Burlington, JoAnn Smith of Mediapolis one son, Brian White of Omaha, Nebraska, one  sister, Twila J. Polson of Burlington, IA,  Eight grandchildren, Kasandra, Christopher, Zackary, Tristan, Kyle,Jaden,Kimberley Ann and Trinity, Two great granddaughters, Kinsley and Lia  several nieces and nephews.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers and two sisters.

 

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh~Thielen Crematory.

 

There will be no formal visitation or services.

 

Interment will be in Harris Cemetery in Dallas City, Illinois at a later date.

 

Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.

 

Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Ardith’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.

 

Clayton Alexander Connelly, 18, of Burlington, died at 6:55 AM Thursday, November 24, 2016, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City as a result of an automobile accident.

 

Born September 25, 1998, in Burlington, he was the son of the late Chad Allen Connelly and Melissa Weiss.

 

He would have been a Senior at Burlington High School.

 

Clay worked for Wendy’s in Burlington.

 

He enjoyed riding 4-wheelers, motorcycles, and dirt bikes. He also enjoyed trucks, cars, spending time with his girlfriend, hanging out at the Port of Burlington and being with family and friends.

 

Survivors include his mother, Melissa Weiss; step-father, Rasheim Twine; maternal grandparents, Mark (Deb) Weiss; great-grandmother, Dana (Jim) Weiss of West Burlington; great-grandparents, Mike (Judy) Coon; great-grandfather, BJ McCabe; grandparents, Brenda (Rod) Boyer; great-grandfather, Cecil C. Connelly of Burlington; grandmother, Tonya Connelly Bowman of Burlington; grandparents, Tina (Troy) Johnson; three sisters, Calysta Connelly, Aurianna Lloyd, and Damiana Lloyd; five brothers, Chad Connelly, Jr., Christian Connelly Jerri Lee Connelly, Alex Clare Connelly, and Nicholas Connelly; aunts, Shawna Ranney, Stephanie Ranney, Terri Schwartz, Lashawna Rice, and Monique Williams; uncles, Ben Weiss, Justin Weiss, Brayton Boyer, Cecil Connelly, Marquis Jones, and Dominique Jones; great-uncles and great-aunts, Brad (Julie) Weiss, Brian (Earl) Weiss, Laura Weiss; six cousins, Chloe, Emma, Jade, Ravera, Emmet, and Jaden; his special girlfriend, Daylee Larpenter; and his girlfriend’s mother, Robyn Canova.

 

He was preceded in death by his father, Chad Connelly; two great-grandmothers, Wanda Connelly and Linda McCabe; one great-great-grandmother; Lois Brown; and one great-great-grandfather, Myrale Connelly.

 

Cremation will be entrusted to the care of Prugh~Thielen Crematory following the Celebration of Life Service.

 

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 Friday, December 2, 2016 at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.

 

The Celebration of Life for Mr. Connelly will be 2:30 PM Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home with Reverend Shane A. McCampbell officiating. Casual attire is requested. A time of food and fellowship will be held at The Burlington Gym 129 S. 4th Street, Burlington, IA,following the service.

 

A memorial has been established in his name.

 

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 Clay’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.

 

Elva L. DeYarman, age 98, of Morning Sun, died Saturday afternoon, November 26, 2016, at her home.  The daughter of C.L. and Ina Hunt Gibbs, she was born on April 7, 1918 in Mt. Union.  She married Kyle T. DeYarman on June 14, 1937 in Winfield.  Dr. DeYarman preceded her in death on November 25, 1991.

 

 

She graduated from Mt. Union High School and from Iowa Wesleyan College with a B.S.E. degree.  She taught 2nd grade in Morning Sun and Urbandale for many years.  Elva was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church in Morning Sun.

 

Elva enjoyed playing cards, the Cardinals and Hawkeyes, and played golf until she was 85.  She was known for her positive and quick wit attitude.

 

Her family includes three children, Jan & Jack Hamilton of Branson, Missouri, Kyle & Kathy DeYarman of Weston, Wisconsin, and Kay Kolbe & Richard Lovett of Morning Sun and Ft. Madison; 6 grandchildren & spouses; 11 great grandchildren; 6 great great grandchildren; and three special caregivers, Carolyn Young, Judy Buckman, and Sherry Saltzman all of Morning Sun.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dr. Kyle DeYarman; a granddaughter, Kris Langum; a great grandson, Travis Langum; three sisters, Lei, Leota, and Helen; and a brother, Ron Gibbs.

 

The family will meet friends from 4:00 to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at the Hagele and Honts Funeral Home in Morning Sun.  The funeral ceremony for Elva DeYarman will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, December 1, 2016, at the First Presbyterian Church in Morning Sun with Pastor Jon Evans officiating.  Following a light lunch at the church, the burial will be at the Winfield-Scott Township Cemetery at Winfield.

 

A Memorial Fund has been established for the benefit of the Great River Hospice, the First United Presbyterian Church, the Community Food Pantry,

and the Morning Sun Community Ambulance Service.

 

Condolences may be given and viewed www.hageleandhonts.com.

 

Wanda L. Wiemer, 87, of Burlington, died at 10:10 PM Sunday, November 27, 2016, at her home.

 

Wanda Lou Johnson was born to Alfred and Marjorie Monteith Johnson on May 11, 1929 in Exline, IA. She first married Dale P. Cornick in 1949 and after his death married David L. Wiemer of Rockford, IL.

 

She moved to Burlington, IA when she was 12 years old and graduated from Burlington High School in 1946.

 

She worked for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company, then Schramm’s Department Store and later at Chubb and Son Insurance in Los Angeles. Later, she returned to Burlington and worked as  Clerk/Typist at the IAAP.

 

She married Dale Cornick in 1949 and together they had four children, one boy and three girls. Later she became active in volunteer work including being on the Board of Directors of the YWCA, as a hospital volunteer and later was on the Board of Directors of the local Kings Daughter’s Home. After 17 years as a mother and homemaker, she went back to the working world, first taking refresher courses at Drake University and Southeastern Community College. She then obtained her insurance and real estate licenses, and was active in those fields. She later became secretary to the court administrator of the 8th Judicial District of Iowa. Her husband of 35 years died of cancer in 1984. After being widowed, her high school classmate contacted her. David Wiemer and Wanda were married in North Palm Beach, Florida on February 26, 1986. She then moved from Burlington to Rockford, Illinois and assumed the position of Administrative Assistant to the Court Administrator. In that position, she helped to bring mandatory arbitration into the state system. After retiring in 1990, she and her husband moved to Bella Vista, Arkansas where they lived for 12 years.Wanda loved her game of golf and she is proud of her one hole-in-one at Flint Hills. She also played as much bridge as possible. She was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, NH Chapter of PEO, What So Ever Circle of King’s Daughters, Burlington Golf Club, Burlington Women’s Club and other organizations.

 

Survivors include her husband, David L Wiemer; her four children, Mark (Karla) Cornick and Lynn (Tom) Sawyer both of Burlington, Diane (David) Gabeline of Danville, and Kathryn (Jim) O’Donnell of Seattle, WA; step-children, David (Kathy) Wiemer of Minnetonka, MN, Douglas (Kathy) Wiemer of Boulder, CO, Dan (Kim) Wiemer of Red Wing, MN, Diana Wiemer of Durand, IL; ten grandchildren, Jodi Norton, Zachary Cornick, Nicholas Cornick, Shane Sawyer, Christa Reid, Brianna McCord, Adam Gabeline, Alex Menke, Andrew Wasson, and Daniel Wasson; 16 great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren, Emily, Julia, and Paige Wiemer; and two sisters, Sandra Gustafson of Athens, GA and Marjorie Kay (Al) Limback of North Carolina.

 

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Dale Cornick; and one brother, Gunnar Johnson.

 

Visitation will be from noon until 7:00 PM with the family to receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.

 

The funeral service for Mrs. Wiemer will be 10:30 AM Thursday, December 1, 2016, at Messiah Lutheran Church with Reverend Susanne E. Smith officiating.  Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.  A time of food and fellowship will be held at Messiah Lutheran Church following the burial.

 

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for Messiah Lutheran Church.

 

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 Wanda ‘s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.

A. Russell Stephens, age 63, of Wapello, died Thursday, November 24, 2016, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City.  The son of Adrian and Betty Johnson Stephens, he was born on May 26, 1953 in Burlington.  Russ married Kay Pontzius on August 4, 1973 in Wapello.

 

He graduated from Wapello High School in 1972.  He worked at Grain Processing Company for 34 years.  Russ enjoyed his family especially his grandchildren.

 

His family includes his wife, Kay; two daughters, Stacey & Josh Waterhouse of Sperry and Kelly Stephens of Wapello; a son Ryan & Jennifer Stephens of Mediapolis; seven grandchildren, Lexi, Jessie, Jenna, Wyatt, Tristin, Brenner, and Paisley; five brothers, Bill & Marci Stephens of Muscatine, Bob Stephens of Wapello, Gary & Sue Stephens of Grandview, Randy Stephens of Wapello, Tim Stephens of Wapello, and Paul & Beth Stephens of Wapello; and a sister Pam & Chuck Fountain of Des Moines.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

 

Following cremation, there are no services planned.

 

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

 

Mildred A. “Millie” Nelson, 70, of West Burlington, died at 7:22 PM Saturday, November 26, 2016, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics.

 

Born April 5, 1946, in El Reno, OK, she was the daughter of George B. and Rita Dora Rothlauf Jayne. On February 17, 1995, she married Steven Craig Nelson in West Burlington.

 

Mildred was a secretary at the IAAP for 45 years, she retired in 2016.

 

She was of the Baptist faith and attended Calvary Baptist Church and Riverside Baptist Church.  She loved camping and going to Young’s Lake on the weekends to fish with Alex and friends. Millie was famous for her chocolate chip cookies. She especially enjoyed time with her family, grandkids and friends in Mississippi.

 

Survivors include her husband; one son, Charles (Beth) Pfadenhauer of Picayune, MS; one step-daughter, Sulene Nelson of Burlington; two grandchildren, Jesse & Lauren Pfadenhauer of Picayune, MS; three sisters, Mary Weyrick of Danville, Gina (Dan) Stokes of Omro, WI, Holly (Rick) Parrott of Danville; one brother, Tim (Chris) Jayne of Mount Pleasant; and several nieces and nephews.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, step-father, and one granddaughter, Faith Pfadenhauer.

 

Visitation will be from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM with the family to receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.

 

The funeral service for Mrs. Nelson will be 11:00 AM Thursday, December 1, 2016, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home with Reverend Dean Graber officiating. A time of food and fellowship will be held in the community room at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home following the service.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for the Des Moines County Humane Society and Young’s Lake.

 

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 Millie’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.