Audrey Isabelle Whitaker, age 90 of Klein Center in West Burlington, formerly of Wapello, died Monday March 19, 2018 at the Klein Center. The daughter of Paul and Clara (Moeller) Griffin, she was born January 14, 1928 at Spirit Lake. The family moved to Wapello in the early 1940s. On October 5, 1946 she married Alfred Whitaker at Wapello; he died February 1, 2004.
She was a graduate of the Wapello High School. She worked at Thatcher Glass, Sylvania, and I.A.A. P. She was a member of the Grandview Community Bible Church and had attended Solid Rock Baptist Church in Wapello.
Survivors include: three sons, Mike and Sue Whitaker of Burlington; Roddy and Dorothy Whitaker of Mediapolis; Craig and Jackie Whitaker of Oakville; nine grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, an infant daughter, infant grandchild, three sisters and five brothers.
The funeral service will be Saturday March 24, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home in Wapello, with Rev. Darryl Erickson officiating. Interment will follow at the Wapello Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday from 2-8:00 p.m. at Dudgeon-McCulley, where the family will meet with friends from 6-8:00 p.m. A memorial has been established for Great River Hospice.
Keith Walters, 78, passed away March 20, 2018 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics.
A Celebration of Keith’s Life will be held at 1:00 PM Friday at the Wayland Mennonite Church. Reverend Wayne Heffner and Reverend Kelly Slagle will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. Elliott Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Michael Allen Dooley, 49, of Dallas City, IL passed away at 12:25 PM, March 20, 2018 at the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington, IA.
He was born on April 25, 1968 in Keokuk, IA the son of Leo J. And Joan M. Schneeberger Dooley. On February 13, 1991 he married Tara Gilpin. Together they had one son, Anthony. They later divorced.
Michael was a 1986 graduate of the Dallas City High School and then served in the Marine Reserves. He spent many years working as a truck driver and crane operator.
Michael is survived by his son, Anthony (Brittany Belville) Dooley of Colchester, IL, two brothers, David (Phyllis) Dooley of Dallas City, Roy Dooley of Pleasant Hill, IL, five sisters, Janet Strope of Kansas City, MO, Mary Schiedel of Mt. Pleasant, IA, Patty (Blaine Laws) Peterson of Montrose, IA, Sharon (David) Puckett of Sedalia, MO, Sandy Johnson of Mt. Pleasant, eighteen nieces and nephews, twenty-two great-nieces and nephews, several aunts, uncle and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a nephew and two brother-in-laws.
Cremation has been entrusted to Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Dallas City. A graveside service will be held at a later date in Harris Cemetery near Dallas City. A memorial fund has been established for the River of Life Church, Dallas City. Contributions may be mailed to the: Michael Dooley Memorial Fund, C/O Banks & Beals Funeral Home, PO Box 70, Dallas City, IL 62330. Please visit banksandbeals.com to sign the guest bok or leave a condolence.
Donald Lee Krekel, 73, of Burlington, died Sunday, March 18, 2018 at his home.
Born August 5, 1944 in Burlington, he was the son of Cecil and Viola (Pierson) Krekel. He married Cynthia Louise Hult on June 26, 1976 at Oak Street Baptist Church. She died July 22, 1995.
He grew up on his family farm and attended Brush College Burlington, a one-room schoolhouse.
After graduating from Burlington High School, Burlington Junior College, and the University of Iowa, Don was a long time Math professor at Southeastern Community College, teaching for 44 years. In the past, he taught Sunday school at Oak Street Baptist Church. Currently, he was a member of First Presbyterian Church.
Don loved to travel especially with his daughters and especially to the national parks in the American West. He enjoyed hiking in the Grand Canyon and Grand Teton National Park and especially loved seeing the beauty of Utah. He loved to play board games, especially the ones that dealt with strategy. He also enjoyed learning about history.
He was the most devoted father to his two daughters and after the death of his wife, he never missed any of their activities or phone calls.
Survivors include his two daughters; Andrea Krekel of Iowa City and Elizabeth Krekel of Orlando, FL, Brother-in-Law, Michael (Doris) Hult of Burlington, Sister-in-Law, Deborah Krekel of Solon, Nieces, Molly (Matthew) Steinbrech of Solon and Melissa Hult of Ankeny, and nephew, Jonathan (Olivia) Hult of Bastrop, TX, three cousins, and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and brother, Gene Krekel, nephew, Erik Krekel, infant niece, and two cousins.
The funeral service for Mr. Krekel will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 23rd at First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Deb Kinney will officiate. Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday, March 22nd from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends.
A memorial has been established for Southeastern Community College Foundation for an Advanced Math or Science Scholarship in memory of Don Krekel.
