Kathryn Mary “Kate” Warner, 67, of Mt. Pleasant died Friday, February 17, 2017, at her home. Visitation will begin at noon Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Elliott Chapel, New London, with the family present to greet friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. According to her wishes, cremation has been accorded. There will be no service. Inurnment will be at a later date at Forest Home Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant. A memorial has been established for HCI Care Services.
Mary C. Devore, 80, of Iowa City, died at 8:20 AM Friday, February 17, 2017, at the Iowa City Rehab & Health Care Center in Iowa City.
Born April 6, 1936, in Burlington, she was the daughter of John and Marie Heid Kuster. In 1955, she married Warren Devore. They later divorced.
She loved to read and watch classic movies as well as Iowa Hawkeye and Cardinal games. She also loved to bake and her love of sweets was never ending. She was also very passionate about spending time with friends and family, and making her well-loved chocolate chip cookies for her grandchildren.
Survivors include one son, Matt (Laura) Devore of Portland, OR; one daughter, Sheila (Dale) Eibes of Iowa City; six grandchildren, Tiffany (Kent) Ralston and Allison (Joel) Fuhrmeister of Iowa City, Jordan, Cole and Cassidy Devore of Portland, OR; three great-grandchildren, Estelle, Hazel and Gabe Ralston; one brother, John Kuster of Dixon, IL; and another great-grandchild expected in August.
Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Kevin, and her brother James.
Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM Friday, February 24, 2017 where the family will receive friends at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home
The funeral service for Ms. Devore will be 10:00 AM Friday, February 24, 2017, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home with Very Rev. Father Marty Goetz officiating.
Cremation will be entrusted following the service.
A graveside committal service will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, February 25, 2017, at Sacred Heart Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the Burlington Notre Dame Foundation.
Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.
Terry-lee Dock Hinesley, 74, of Burlington, died at home from heart failure at 9:33 PM February 17, 2017.
Born August 2, 1942, in Lincoln, NE, Terry was the son of Homer Bernard and Esther Luft Hinesley. On November 7, 1964, he married Judy Kay Lippert at West Avenue Baptist Church in Burlington. He first saw her when she was singing in the Burlington Junior College Choir.
After graduating from Burlington High School in 1960, he graduated from Burlington Junior College in 1965 with an Associate of Electronics degree. He worked for Ross Manufacturing and General Electric.
Terry’s music career began as a student of O.W. Appleton at App’s Music Store, Burlington. He also attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. He was an accomplished composer and arranger and made a record with the Nu Tones as a teenager. He generously shared his talents participating in Southeast Iowa Symphony events, Burlington High School and Junior College programs, the Art Guild, services at First Congregational Church, where he was a member, the Snake Alley Art Fair, and played dinner music with his dear friends, Katie Hoth and Eric Schweizer as a member of the River Gypsies. He previously owned Hinesley Harmony House music store, and was an archery enthusiast. He has passed on his music talents to many of his students. Terry will be remembered as a jokester and for making up his own words.
Survivors include wife, Judy of Burlington; one son, Tal (Laura) Hinesley of Middletown; three grandsons, Jacob and Troy of Middletown, and Tayler-lee of Mediapolis; one brother, Landis (Beth) of Las Cruces, NM; and several nieces and nephews.
Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh~Thielen Crematory.
The memorial service for Terry will be at First Congregational Church, 313 North Fourth Street, Burlington at 11:00 AM Saturday February 25, 2017. Pastor Jim Francisco will be officiating. There will be a luncheon held in the Fellowship Hall at the church following the memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Special Needs Foundation, Great River Hospice, or the Restore and Preserve Fund of the First Congregational Church.
A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Terry’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.
Carl James (Jim) Siefken , 87, of Burlington, died Sunday, February 19, 2017, at the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington.
Born November 17, 1929, in Burlington, he was the son of Carl H. and Alma Flynn Siefken. On September 8, 1951, he married Donna Sheets in Phoenix, AZ.
Carl was the international sales and service manager for Fort Madison operations Sheaffer Eaton Division of Textron Inc.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran Private 1st Class.
He was a member, elder, and deacon of First Presbyterian Church. Carl was able to fix about anything; he also had a kit that he used to build his family’s first color T.V. He enjoyed playing on his bowling team and shuffle board team, playing cards and games, and duck hunting with his dad. Carl loved traveling every year and had been to all 50 states; he and Donna had traveled to 48 states with their children and then to Hawaii and Alaska after the kids had grown up. He also enjoyed camping in a tent, travel trailer, and an R.V., reading, telling jokes and antidotes and was known for saying, “Now hear this.”
Survivors include his wife, Donna Siefken; one son, Allen Siefken of Colton, Oregon; three daughters, Arlene (John) Henry of Burlington, Caroline (Randy) Schnoebelen of Clear Lake, and Connie (Carlon) Todd of West Burlington; 12 grandchildren, Jason, Robert, Sarah, Mary, Matthew, Daniel, Philomena, Stephen, Christopher, Trevor, Carissa and Catherine; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Dorothy Philips.
Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 25, 2017 where the family will receive friends at First Presbyterian Church.
The funeral service for Mr. Siefken will be 2:00 PM Saturday, February 25, 2017, at First Presbyterian Church with Reverend Debra L. Kinney officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. Full military honors will be rendered by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard.
A memorial has been established for First Presbyterian 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 Carl’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.
