Obituaries Tuesday January 31st

Mrs. Karen K. Hild, 71, of Roseville, Illinois and formerly of Burlington, Iowa died at 9:15 a.m. Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Roseville Rehabilitation and Health Care in Roseville, Illinois.

Born October 19, 1945 in Aberdeen, South Dakota, she was the daughter of Robert G. and Berniece (Wagner) Brondel.  On December 29, 1963 she married Richard Charles Hild in Aberdeen, South Dakota.  He preceded her in death on December 10, 1989.

Mrs. Hild worked at Newsland and for the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company.  She enjoyed embroidery, crocheting and knitting.

Survivors include two sons, Michael Charles Hild of Burlington, Iowa, Mark Alan Hild of Glenwood, Iowa; one daughter, Cindy Kay Peterson of Sheboygan, Wisconsin; eight grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one sister and two brothers, one in infancy.

The memorial funeral service for Mrs. Hild will be 2 p.m. Saturday, February 4th, at Lunning Chapel with Father Carl Mann officiating.  Inurnment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.

A reception will be held at the Elks Club, 215 N. 5th St. following the committal service.

Cremation has been entrusted to Lunning Chapel.

 

Kathryn Maxine Liechty Fleenor, 89 died Sunday, January 29, 2017, at Blair House, Burlington Iowa. She had recently been discharged from the hospital and was admitted to Blair House for rehab. She had resided at Bickford Cottage Assisted Living for the past two and half years.

She was the daughter of Paul S. and Eda B. Conrad Liechty, born July 18, 1927 at home near Wayland, Washington Co., Iowa. She graduated from Winfield High School in 1945. She entered the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in 1945 in Burlington, Iowa as part of the last Cadet Nursing Class and graduated as an RN in 1948.

December 21, 1948, she married O. Eugene Fleenor at the Winfield Presbyterian Church. Eugene died suddenly at home October 7, 1992. They had three children: Janice, Buryl, and Brian.

Kathryn worked part-time at Mercy Hospital, Klein Rehab Center, and Danville Care Center during her career and helped with farming, custom baling, gardening and the many other things that go along with rural farm life.  She was a 60 year plus member of the former Middletown Presbyterian Church where she had been a Sunday School Teacher, held the offices of deacon, elder and trustee. In the 1960’s she was a 4H leader for the Blue Bells Club. She was very interested in genealogy and enjoyed many hours researching in the library and online. She loved to tell stories of the past and talk with family and friends.  She was a member of the Des Moines County Genealogical Society. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting, reading, spending time with family and friends and especially her grandchildren and great grandson.

Surviving: a daughter, Janice Fleenor of Verona, Wisconsin; son, Brian (Beth) Fleenor of Burlington; grandchildren, Dr. Rachel  (Brady) Knudson of Newton, Iowa; Megan and Logan Fleenor, Burlington, Iowa and great grandchild Samuel Knudson; close family friend, Rosemary Ryan; two sisters, Dorothy Pforts of Keota, Iowa and Helen (Chuck) Odell of Oregon City, Oregon; sister-in-law, Murlene Liechty of  Mollala, Oregon; and many nieces and nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, a son, Buryl Fleenor (deceased September 28, 2014); her parents; in-laws, Buryl and Myrtle Fleenor; sister-in-law and husband, Robert and Marilee Watkins; a sister, Mary Liechty; a brother, Donald Liechty; a brother-in-law, Dean Pforts; and a daughter-in-law, Mary Fleenor.

Friends may call from noon until 5 p.m. Thursday, February 2nd, and after 8 a.m. Friday, February 3rd, at Lunning Chapel.  The family will receive friends from 9 until 10:30 a.m. Friday with Dr. Robert Watkins, nephew of Mrs. Fleenor officiating.

Inurnment will be in Shinar Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for Shinar Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery in Pleasant Grove, Iowa.

Cremation has been entrusted to Lunning Chapel and will be accorded following the funeral service.

 

Mrs. Maxine R. Warner, 91, of Burlington died at 12:45 a.m. Sunday, January 29, 2017, at Klein Center of Great River Medical Center.

Born December 1, 1925 in Pershing, Iowa, she was the daughter of Harry and Rosa (Martinache) Russell.  On May 25, 1946 she married Frank H. Warner in Burlington.  He preceded her in death on February 21, 1991.

Mrs. Warner was a homemaker and also worked in production at Sterzing’s Potato Chip Co. for 10 years, Campbell Chain, Midwest Biscuit Co. and Central Soya.

Mrs. Warner was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church since 1946, United Methodist Women, Senior Citizens Center and the ladies auxiliaries of both the Eagles and Moose Lodges.  She enjoyed dancing, crocheting, and was an avid Cub, Iowa Hawkeye and Burlington Bees fan.

Survivors include her daughter, Sharon Eloise Warner of Burlington; son, Russell Frank (Martha) Warner of Wentzville, Missouri; two granddaughters, Mindy Heuser of Wentzville and Amy Jo Mattoon of Burlington; two grandsons, Rusty Warner of Wentzville and Scott Carman of Burlington; 13 great grandchildren; one great-great grandson; and one sister, Eloise Beckman of Burlington.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, grandson, Dustin Ruggles, and two brothers, Harry and Harold.

The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. today at Lunning Chapel.

The funeral service for Mrs. Warner will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 1st, at Lunning Chapel with Pastor Kendall Adams officiating.  Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.

A memorial has been established for Community Field.

 

Irene Ann Sheridan, 87, of Burlington, died at 2:53 PM Sunday, January 29, 2017, at Bickford Cottage.

 

Born May 12, 1929, in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of Wasili and Anna C. Gwiazda Selewonchick. On March 15, 1952 she married Dean Carroll Sheridan in Joliet, IL.

 

She attended her first few years of school in Chicago, then went to live with her grandparents in Thorp, WI and helped them on the farm. She finished high school there and later moved to Chicago and worked at Sunbeam Corporation.  Irene lived with her Aunt Estelle Berg and met her future husband, Dean in 1951 who was going to TV school in Chicago at the time.  They lived in Chicago for two years, then moved to Burlington, IA with Dean having a job with Santa Fe Railroad in Ft. Madison. She worked at Sylvania, Schramms Department Store, and IRC a number of years.

 

She was a long time member of the Asbury Methodist Church. Her main hobbies were bowling and flower arranging for the church, sewing and making many quilts.  She belonged to Questers and the Ruth Circle Group.  She enjoyed walking in Crapo Park, feeding the birds, and also the fish in Lake Starker in the summertime.  She loved working in the yard and taking care of her flowers and plants.

 

Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Gail (Gene) Sheridan-Lucht of Ankeny; one son, Gary Sheridan of Sacramento, CA; two grandchildren, Sierra and Dakota Lucht.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents.

 

The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until  2:00 PM Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.

 

The memorial service for Mrs. Sheridan will be 2:00 PM Saturday, February 4, 2017, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home with Pastor Joyce Proctor officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery at a later date. A time of food and fellowship will be held in the community room at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home following the service.

 

A memorial has been established for Asbury Methodist 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 Irene’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.

 

Sylvia Phyllis Busse, 90, of Burlington, died at 12:16 AM Monday, January 30, 2017, at the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington.

 

Born November 20, 1926, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Clyde Benton and Emma Suesens Holsteen. On February 15, 1953, she married Victor Wayne Busse in First United Church of Christ in Burlington.

 

She was a 1945 graduate of Burlington High School. After high school graduation, Sylvia worked eight and a half years for Iowa Southern Utilities Company as a cashier. She then went on to work at Boch’s Flowers shop, Gnahn Book Store, and was a homemaker.

 

She was an active member of First United Church of Christ, the church’s Shining Stars Circle, and past member of Consistory. She was also a member of Golden Oldies and her Wednesday morning coffee group.  She enjoyed crocheting afghans, writing poems, collecting paper weights, dolls, and craft pins; she also enjoyed traveling with friends and family to Europe, England, Alaska, and Hawaii, and had gone on several cruises.

 

Survivors include three sons, Steven Victor (Patricia) Busse of Burlington, Thomas Albert Busse of Quincy, IL, and Dwain Allen (Debra) Busse of Danville; six grandchildren, Erin (Shamus) Wells, Paula Busse, Andrew Busse, Sarah Busse,Tyler Busse, and Emily Busse; two great-grandchildren, Reese Wells and Lane Well; and several nieces and nephews.

 

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

 

Visitation will be from noon until 7:00 PM with the family to receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 Thursday, February 2, 2016, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.

 

The funeral service for Mrs. Busse will be 10:00 AM Friday, February 3, 2016, at First United Church of Christ with Pastor JudyAnn Morse officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.

 

A memorial has been established for First United Church of Christ.

 

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

 

Mrs. Marlise R. Dunblazier, 92, of Mount Pleasant, IA, formerly of Burlington and LaHarpe, IL passed away at 3:35 PM Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Arbor Court Care Facility in Mount Pleasant.

 

She was born March 31, 1924 in Blandinsville, IL, the daughter of Charles A. And Bernice E. Lance Butterfield. On November 24, 1942 she married Max Dunblazier in Kahoka, MO. He preceded her in death on October 12, 2012.

 

Mrs. Dunblazier was a homemaker and worked as a secretary. She also worked at Montgomery Wards in Burlington. She loved baking and sharing with the neighbors. Her grandchildren especially loved her spaghetti. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Happy Helpers Club.

 

Surviving are one daughter, Diane (Carl) Wickham of Mount Pleasant, 6 grandchildren, Lori (Brent) O’Donnell, Lisa (Dusty) Palmer, Stacey (Rob) Swigart, Mike (Steff) Wickham, Marcy (Mark) Shrum and Lance Dunblazier, 11 great-grandchildren, Brailey O’Donnell, Makenzie (Nick) Kruger, Todd, Elaina and Mallory Swigart, Benjamin Wickham, Shay and Alexandra Palmer and Mason, Makiah and Max Shrum, 2 great-great-grandchildren, Addison and Kolton Kruger, and many nieces and nephews.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband, 1 son, Loren Dunblazier and 2 brothers, Howard and Dick Butterfield.

 

The family will greet friends at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe from 10:00 until 11:00 AM Thursday, February 2, 2017. A graveside service will immediately follow in the LaHarpe Cemetery with Pastor Earl Swigart officiating. A memorial fund has been established for the Arbor Court Care Facility and the PAWS Animal Shelter. Condolences may be left at banksandbeals.com.

 

Mrs. Marlise R. Dunblazier, 92, of Mount Pleasant, IA, formerly of Burlington and LaHarpe, IL passed away at 3:35 PM Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Arbor Court Care Facility in Mount Pleasant.

 

She was born March 31, 1924 in Blandinsville, IL, the daughter of Charles A. And Bernice E. Lance Butterfield. On November 24, 1942 she married Max Dunblazier in Kahoka, MO. He preceded her in death on October 12, 2012.

 

Mrs. Dunblazier was a homemaker and worked as a secretary. She also worked at Montgomery Wards in Burlington. She loved baking and sharing with the neighbors. Her grandchildren especially loved her spaghetti. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Happy Helpers Club.

 

Surviving are one daughter, Diane (Carl) Wickham of Mount Pleasant, 6 grandchildren, Lori (Brent) O’Donnell, Lisa (Dusty) Palmer, Stacey (Rob) Swigart, Mike (Steff) Wickham, Marcy (Mark) Shrum and Lance Dunblazier, 11 great-grandchildren, Brailey O’Donnell, Makenzie (Nick) Kruger, Todd, Elaina and Mallory Swigart, Benjamin Wickham, Shay and Alexandra Palmer and Mason, Makiah and Max Shrum, 2 great-great-grandchildren, Addison and Kolton Kruger, and many nieces and nephews.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband, 1 son, Loren Dunblazier and 2 brothers, Howard and Dick Butterfield.

 

The family will greet friends at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe from 10:00 until 11:00 AM Thursday, February 2, 2017. A graveside service will immediately follow in the LaHarpe Cemetery with Pastor Earl Swigart officiating. A memorial fund has been established for the Arbor Court Care Facility and the PAWS Animal Shelter. Condolences may be left at banksandbeals.com.

 

John William Miller, 62, of Burlington, died at 6:52 AM Saturday, January 28, 2017, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics.

 

Born October 4, 1954, in Burlington, he was the son of Everett and LaVerne Hendrickson Miller.

 

He was a member of Grace Methodist Church. He lived on a farm near Oakville, Iowa until the age of two when his family moved to Burlington. He attended Perkins Elementary School, James Madison Junior High School, and Burlington High School, graduating in 1972.  He also attended a year at Southeastern Iowa Community College.

 

Diagnosed at the age of two with a rare muscle disease, Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP), John remained active until the age of 22 when he was no longer able to walk. His mother provided loving care for him at home until 2013 when he took up residence at the Great River Klein Center.

 

John loved hunting and fishing with his father, sports, puns, his nieces, and his many friends who continued to visit him regularly for over forty years. He was a passionate fan of the Green Bay Packers and competed in several fantasy football leagues, which he usually won.

 

Survivors include mother; his brother, Steven Miller of Iowa City; Steven’s wife Ann Rhodes; their daughters Kathleen, Elizabeth, and Mary (Molly);  his step brother Kemp Miller of Ames, IA; Kemp’s wife Patricia; and their daughters Megan and Lauren.

 

He was preceded in death by his father.

 

The family will receive friends from noon until 1:00 PM Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Grace United Methodist Church.

 

The funeral service for John Miller will be 1:00 PM Saturday, February 4, 2017, at Grace United Methodist Church with Chaplain David Plooster officiating & Reverend David Bracht-Wagner co-officiating.  A time of food and fellowship will be held at Grace Methodist Church following the service. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery following the luncheon.

 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the International Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva Association (IFOPA). Donation envelopes will be available at the funeral service or a check made out to IFOPA can be mailed to International FOP Association, 1520 Clay St. Ste. H2, North Kansas City, MO 64116. Additional information on how to donate can be found on their website www.ifopa.org.

 

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 John’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com

 

H. Lucille Willey, 95, of New London, died Monday, January 30, 2017 at New London Specialty Care.

The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Elliott Chapel, New London.  Reverend Kathleen Wohlers will officiate with burial in Burge Cemetery, New London.  Visitation will begin after noon on Friday, with the family receiving friends from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.  Memorials have been established to New London Specialty Care and Peace Lutheran Church.