Obituaries Tuesday January 17th

Morris J. Duval , 85, of Burlington, died at 9:00 AM Sunday, January 15, 2017, at the Prairie Ridge Care & Rehabilitation in Mediapolis.

 

Born September 11, 1931, in Burlington, he was the son of Walter M. and Catherine Caroline Hemphill Duval.

 

He attended North Jackson School in rural Des Moines County.

 

Morris worked for Elevator Contractors out of Des Moines for 20 years. He also worked at the Mediapolis Steel Fabrication for 19 years and farmed for 30 plus years.

 

He was a member of the Des Moines County Farm Bureau.

 

Survivors include one brother, Walter A. “Dude” Duval of Burlington; three sisters, Sarah DeLaby of Pembroke, ME, Helen Jack of Wapello, and Mary Ives of Burlington; several nieces and nephews.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Floyd; and one sister, Alice Nemecek.

 

The funeral service for Mr. Duval will be 1:30 PM Thursday, January 19, 2017, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home with Chaplain Randy Gearhart officiating.  Burial will be in Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery.

 

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 Morris’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.

 

Mable Irene Marsh, 73, of Burlington, died at 12:43 PM Saturday, January 14, 2017, at the Great River Klein Center in West Burlington.

 

Born November 4, 1943, in Waterloo, she was the daughter of Theodore and Gussie Green Griggs. On October 14, 1962, she married Richard  Marsh in Cedar Rapids. He died July 1, 2009.

 

Mable worked in production at Champion Spark Plug/Federal Mogal. She was a part-time hair stylist in her home salon for many years.

 

She was of the Baptist faith; she attended Second Baptist Church in Ft. Madison. Mable enjoyed shopping and had spent many hours with her family.  She also enjoyed spending time at Pzazz, particularly the casino, and collecting Norman Rockwell memorabilia, but most of all spending time with her grandchildren.

 

Survivors include one son, Richard Marsh of Burlington; daughter, Juanita “Nita” (Kevin) Snider of Chicago, IL; one brother, Leo Griggs of Waterloo; three grandchildren, Taylor, Gabriel, and John; one brother-in-law; Eddie Marsh of Burlington; and three sister-in-laws Elizabeth Dixon of Ft. Madison, Rossetta Marsh of California; and Virginia of Washington State;and several nieces and nephews.

 

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Charles Griggs, Peter Griggs, and Donald Griggs; four sisters, Glendora Griggs, Leora Roberts, Marie Oden, and Quinzola Bryant; and one infant son, Robert Leonard Marsh.

 

The memorial service for Mrs. Marsh will be 10:00 AM Friday, January 20, 2017, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home with Reverend Orlando Dial officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. A time of food and fellowship will be held in the community room at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home following the burial.

 

A memorial has been established in her 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 Mable’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.

 

Donald Warren Klein, 88, of Burlington, died at 5:45 PM Thursday, January 12, 2017, at the Sharon Willow South in Peoria IL.

 

Born September 8, 1928, in Burlington, he was the son of William O. and Vera Eva Court Klein. In 1952, he married Dorothy Goble in Burlington. She died February 27, 2004.

 

Donald worked as a foreman in the chemical department for Bonewitz for 33 years.

 

He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving during the Korean War from September 10, 1952 until June 30, 1954.

 

He was a member of VFW Post 9162 and Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard post 10102. He enjoyed gardening, playing cards, and being with friends and family.

 

Survivors include one son, Steven D. Klein of West Burlington; one grandson, Kevin Klein of Burlington; one brother, James Klein of Burlington; and several nieces and nephews.

 

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, William Klein.

 

Visitation will be from noon until 5:00 PM Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Prugh’s Chapel.

 

The funeral service for Mr. Klein will be 10:00 AM Thursday, January 19, 2017, at Prugh’s Chapel with Pastor Paul Hermansen officiating. Full military honors will be rendered by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard. Burial will be at Aspen Grove cemetery following the funeral service. A time of food and fellowship will be held ______ following the burial

 

A memorial has been established for OSF Hospice.

 

Prugh Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.

 

A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Donald’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.

 

Norma Hoelzen, 63, of Burlington, died at 8:55 PM Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics.

 

Born September 17, 1953, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Ralph Richard and Margie Jane Reid Gugeler. On December 7, 1973, she married David A. Hoelzen in Burlington. They later divorced.

 

Norma was a cosmetologist and taught at Dayton’s School of Hair Design. She ran a daycare out of her home while her kids were young. Once her children started school, she went to work for the Burlington School System.  She continued to cut hair while working for the school.  Most recently she worked as a secretary to the Burlington High School counselors. Norma loved working at the school and everyone she worked with.

 

She was a graduate of Burlington High School and attended Beauty School.

 

She was a member of the West Avenue Baptist Church.  She loved being a Grandma, sewing, doing puzzles, and reading.  She was especially proud of her sewing.  She made many wedding and bridesmaids dresses, including her daughter, Rachel’s.

 

Survivors include her father; one son, Wayne D. (Crystal) Hoelzen of Phoenix, AZ; one daughter, Rachel R. (John) Neil of Burlington; four grandchildren, Emma Hoelzen, Marshall Neil, Kate Hoelzen, and Mason Neil; three sisters, Yvonne (Tom) Trimble, Gail (Maurice) Samuel both of Burlington, Sheila (Roger) Baker of Chugiak, AK; two brothers, Roger (Martie) Gugeler of Oquawka, IL,

and Allen (Monica) Gugeler of Oakville; and several nieces & nephews.

 

She was preceded in death by her mother.

 

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, January 20, 2017 at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.

 

The funeral service for Mrs. Hoelzen will be 10:00 AM Saturday, January 21, 2017, at West Avenue Baptist Church with Pastor Bob Norris officiating.  Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.  A time of food and fellowship will be held at the church following the burial.

 

A memorial has been established for the Hope Lodge in Iowa City.

 

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 Norma’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.

 

Ruth E. Hunt, 99, of Burlington died at 11:00 p.m. Saturday, January 14, 2017, at Klein Center of GRMC in West Burlington.

Born April 7, 1917 near Middletown, she was the daughter of Oscar and Jennie Martin Obermann. She married Robert Dockendorff on Sept. 29, 1945 at Wever. He preceded her in death on Jan. 10, 1947. She later married Harold B. Hunt on May 3, 1958 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Burlington.  He also preceded her in death on July 22, 1998.

She was a 1935 graduate of Danville High School later taking summer courses at Iowa Wesleyan College.

Mrs. Hunt taught in rural schools for several years and later was employed at F & M Bank.

She was a member of the West Hill United Methodist Church and the Sunshine Circle.

Survivors include two nieces, Colleen J. Carlson of Chicago, IL, and Joyce Veach of Cedar Falls; one nephew, Jack D. Reif of Wapello; two great nieces and one great nephew; and several cousins.

Besides her husbands, she was preceded in death by her sister, Grace L. Reif.

The funeral service for Mrs. Hunt will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 21st, at Lunning Chapel, with the Rev. Dave Bracht-Wagner officiating. Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.

A memorial has been established for West Hill United Methodist Church.

 

Susan Mae Hellenthal, 81, of Burlington, died at 7:05 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, at Great River Hospice House in West Burlington.

Born October 7, 1935, in Alsey, IL, she was the daughter of Omer and Mildred Miller McNeece. On July 7th, 1984 she married Robert Hellenthal in West Burlington.

Ms.Hellenthal was a graduate of Burlington Catholic High School.

She retired after 24 years as a communications operator at I.A.A.P. under the Federal Civil Service.

She was a member of SS John and Paul Catholic Church. Susan enjoyed cross stitching, metal detecting, gardening and flowers.

Survivors include her husband, Robert; and half-brother, Thomas D. Watts of Burlington.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Ms. Hellenthal will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 17th, at St. John Catholic Church. The Rev. Fr. Bill Roush will be the celebrant. Music will be provided by the Des Moines County Resurrection Choir. Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. There will be no visitation.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for St. Vincent De Paul.