Marty Eugene Swailes, 62, of New London, died Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Great River Medical Center, West Burlington.
Family and friends will meet at Elliott Chapel, New London at 10:30 AM, Monday, February 13 and proceed to the Lowell Cemetery. There will be no visitation. A memorial has been established.
Mrs. Sandra Rose Dowell, 72, of Niota, IL passed away at 6:06 a.m. Thursday, February 9, 2017 at the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington, IA.
She was born on August 12, 1944 in LaHarpe, IL the daughter of Arthur Lee and Ruth Lucille Freeland Olson. On February 9, 1966 she married Robert L. Dowell in Ursa, IL. He survives.
Sandra was a 1962 graduate of the Dallas City High School. She worked for the Lomax Canning Factory, Lomax, IL, Conifers, Burlington, IA and at Methode, Carthage, IL for 13 years, but spent most of her life as a homemaker. Mrs. Dowell was a lifetime member and past secretary of the Lomax Saddle Club. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, cooking and horses but especially enjoyed time spent with her kids, grandchildren and great-grandchildren,
Survivors include, her husband, Robert, two daughters, Kathy (Patrick) Quigley of Media, IL and Ruth Ann (Jeff) Schiedel of LaHarpe, two sons, Stephen (Wendy) Dowell of LaHarpe and Robert Lee Dowell of Niota, eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, one brother, Frank Olson of Dallas City, IL and one sister, Mary Sue Stanbary of Dallas City.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one daughter in infancy, Tammy Rose Olson.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 13, 2017 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Dallas City with Rev. Larry VanGundy officiating. The family will receive friends Monday, from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Condolences may be left at banksandbeals.com.
Barbara M. Crawford died on Thursday, February 9, 2017.
Born in Lincoln, England on April 9, 1921, she received her college degree from the London School of Economics in 1944 and married Dr. William McCulloch Crawford in 1945. Dr. and Mrs. Crawford emigrated to Canada in 1946 and then moved to Burlington in 1950. Dr. Crawford practiced psychiatry in Burlington and led the Des Moines County Mental Health Association until his death in 1982. Barbara attended Iowa Wesleyan College to receive her teaching certificate and earned a Masters in English from Western Illinois. She taught English at Burlington High School from 1962 until her retirement in 1987. After retiring from BHS, she taught English and writing at Southeastern Iowa Community College for several years. Barbara loved golf and was a member of Burlington Golf Club for over 50 years. She was active in the Girl Scouts, Christ Episcopal Church, Shakespeare Club, Hetta Gilbert and many other civic activities.
She was predeceased by her daughter, Sheila, and is survived by her son Ian of Atlantis, Florida and Natick, Massachusetts, her sister Anne Teaford of Louisville, Kentucky, her granddaughter Molly McKenzie of Chicago, and her grandson Scott Crawford of Edgewater, New Jersey.
The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Monday, February 13th, at Lunning Chapel. The funeral service for Mrs. Crawford will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 14th, at Lunning Chapel with Father Carl Mann officiating. Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to Christ Episcopal Church.
Mr. Larry Blacksmith, 74, of Burlington died at 6:58 a.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at Great River Medical Center.
Born November 16, 1942 in Kirksville, Missouri, he was the son of Jesse and Grace (Bowls) Blacksmith.
On January 13, 1973 he married Mary Ellen Bontrager in their home.
Mr. Blacksmith was a realtor for 42 years in Burlington with Canfield Realty and later with Century 21. He retired in 2012 and loved every minute of his retirement.
Larry is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Blacksmith of Burlington; daughter, Jill Blacksmith of Englewood, Colorado; two sisters, Beverly (Joe) Reidner of Sutter, Illinois and Elizabeth (John) LaGrone of Jackson Gap, Alabama.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Michelle; his parents and his stepfather, Bill Bowls.
The funeral service for Mr. Blacksmith will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 11th at Lunning Chapel. Dr. Richard Wing will officiate. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until the time of services.
In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for Hope Haven or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
According to his wishes, cremation will be accorded following the funeral service.
Mr. Michael E. Parrish, 60, of Burlington died at 11:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at his home.
Born December 9, 1956 in Burlington, he was the son of Richard E. Parrish and Donna (Sturms) McKean.
On January 25, 1975 he married Linda L. Mehaffy at First Presbyterian Church in Burlington.
Mr. Parrish worked in maintenance at Burlington Medical Center; was a truck driver for Raiders; a beer distributor and most recently an over the road driver for W.W. Transport. He was known as “Miami Mike”.
Mr. Parrish was a member of First Presbyterian Church and was a past member of the Moose and Eagles lodges. His hobbies were painting cars, motorcycles, camping, going fishing, his dogs and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Parrish of Burlington; two daughters, Jennifer Moore and Jeanna Parrish both of Burlington; two sons, Jeremy Parrish and Justin Parrish both of Burlington; 10 grandchildren; one great grandson; his mother, Donna McKean of Conesville, Iowa; goddaughter, Nikki Nost; and his special pet, Skippy.
He was preceded in death by his father, one grandson; and his maternal and paternal grandparents.
The Celebration of Life for Mr. Parrish will be 10 a.m. Saturday, February 11th at Lunning Chapel with the Rev. JudyAnn Morse officiating. The family will receive friends from 8 a.m. until the time of service.
A memorial has been established.
Cremation has been entrusted to Lunning Chapel and will be accorded following the funeral service.
Clarence Dean Baker, 67, of Burlington, died at 9:28 PM Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington.
Born April 26, 1949, in Burlington, he was the son of Kenneth M. Baker and Ellen V. Feehan Meyers. On January 11, 1982, he married Linda Knopp in Las Vegas, NV. She died November 18, 1999. On October 20, 2007, he married Judith Payne Bessine in Burlington.
He worked for 30 years at J.I. Case, and after he retired worked in distribution at Pepsi for five years.
He graduated high school in Springdale, Arkansas
He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War.
He was a member of the Burlington Eagles Club. He enjoyed watching old westerns, mushroom hunting, gardening, fishing, grilling, listening to 50’s, 60’s and Buddy Holly music. He loved to entertain his friends and family.
Survivors include his wife, Judith; one son, Robby Baker of Burlington; two step-daughters, Monique (Brian) Bohlen of Burlington and Michelle (Jeff) Pence of Burlington; one brother, Darrius (Colleen) Baker of Phoenix, AZ; two sisters, Debra Baker of Tuscon, AZ and Kathy (Doug) Fischer of Burlington; two aunts; one niece; one nephew; and five great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh~Thielen Crematory.
The Private Graveside Committal Service for Mr. Baker will be at Aspen Grove Cemetery.
Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.
Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Clarence’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com
