James Pritchard Sheagren, 93, of Burlington, died at 7:59 PM Friday, September 21, 2018, at the OakView Nursing Home and Rehabilitation in Burlington.
Born January 9, 1925 in Burlington, IA, he was the son of Carl Harry and Elsie Lee Pritchard Sheagren. On September 12, 1948, he married Vera Louise Lauck in Indianola, Iowa.
Jim was a licensed funeral director and owner of Sheagren Funeral Home. He ran the funeral home with his son, Roger.
He was a graduate of Burlington High School and the St. Louis School of Mortuary Science.
He was the oldest member of the Grace United Methodist Church where he was active with their men’s club and Homebuilders Sunday school class. He was a member of the Iowa Funeral Directors Association for 71 years, the Grotto Shrine, the Des Moines Lodge #1, a lifetime member of the Des Moines County Historical Society, a Chamber of Commerce ambassador, Burlington Lion’s Club, Chairperson of the Burlington Sesquicentennial celebration, 33rd Degree Mason, past Worthy Patron of E.C. Blackmar Chapter 306 and Des Moines County T.B. He was a Boy Scout and Cub Scout leader and belonged to Romeo “retired old men eating out.”
Jim was a very social person. He loved going out in the mornings for coffee and donuts with friends. He was a faithful friend, keeping everyone connected. He belonged to several bridge clubs, was very knowledgeable of Burlington history, and was proud of his Swedish heritage. Jim loved sweets, especially pie. He loved decorating for the holidays and attending auctions on Saturday mornings.
Survivors include three sons, Craig (Cathy) Sheagren of Monmouth, IL, Joel (Kim) Sheagren of Blaine, MN, Roger (Lynn) Sheagren of Burlington; 10 grandchildren, Carie (Tyson) Geertz of Whispering Pines, NC, Stephanie (John) Marron of Rolling Prairie, IN, Ben (Jennifer) Sheagren of Chicago, IL, Michael (Sarah) Sheagren of Evansville, IN, Andy Sheagren of Chicago, IL, Samuel Sheagren, Mathea Sheagren both of Blaine, MN, Connor Sheagren of Anchorage, AK, Eric Sheagren of New York, NY, Adam Sheagren of Iowa City, IA; and 10 great grandchildren, Danny, Robin, Laura, Becky, Abbey, Jacob, Lonnie, Gus, Tad, and Thomas.
Besides his wife, Vera, he was preceded in death by his parents and one infant daughter, Cathie Lee Sheagren.
Visitation will be from noon until 7:00 PM with the family to receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with Masonic Rites to be held at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.
The funeral service for Mr. Sheagren will be 10:00 AM Thursday, September 27, 2018, at Grace United Methodist Church with Reverend David Bracht-Wagner officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. A time of food and fellowship will be held at Grace United Methodist Church following the burial.
Memorials have been established for the Des Moines County Historical Society and Grace United 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 Jim’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.
Dolly Evelyn Phillips, 83, of West Burlington, died at 11:15 AM Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at the Great River Klein Center in West Burlington.
Born April 28, 1935, in Burlington, she was the daughter of William and Edith Baker Burtalo. On September 11, 1950, she married Walter Edward Phillips in Lincoln, IL. He died May 7, 2007.
She enjoyed gardening, and her favorite flowers are Philodendrons. She loved to cook and solve crossword puzzles. Dolly had a love for all animals, but her favorites were horses and dogs.
Survivors include two sons, Larry O Phillips, Donald E Phillips of Cherokee, IA; three daughters, Terry L Phillips, Linda S Milton, Judy L Vancil all of Burlington, 16 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband she was preceded in death by her parents, one son Walter, three brothers, William, Edward, and Ruben Burtalo, two sisters, Mary Devine and Virginia Marsh, and one infant sister.
Visitation will be from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM with the family to receive friends Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.
The funeral service for Mrs. Phillips will be 3:00 PM Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home with Chaplain David Plooster officiating. Cremation will be entrusted to the care of Prugh~Thielen Crematory following the service. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery with her husband at a later date.
Carl W. Kalkbrenner, 84, of West Burlington, died 10:54 p.m. Thursday, September 20, 2018 at his home.
Born December 21, 1933 in Burlington, Iowa, he was the son of Carl A. and Auguste (Mangl) Kalkbrenner. He married Doris M. Hingst on December 30, 1956 at First United Church of Christ in Burlington.
Carl went to school in West Burlington to the 8th grade and graduated from BHS in 1951. He attended Burlington Junior College. He worked a short time at I.O.P. before being drafted into the Army in 1954. Carl completed Basic Training at Ft. Leonard Wood and Camp Chafee. He was stationed in Japan, Germany, and Korea during the Korean Conflict as SGT before coming home in 1962. He served a total of 7 years, 9 months and 18 days.
Carl was a testing Engineer for J.I. Case proving grounds for 31 years until his retirement in 1995. He was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, West Burlington. He was a member of the VFW, NRA, past member of Ducks Unlimited.
Carl & Chet Mason helped get the first swimming pool in West Burlington. He got equipment to build the W.B. track. He served on the church council and help get the first girls little league softball in W.B. Carl built their first home in West Burlington in 1962. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and their cabin on Fetters Island.
Survivors include his wife Doris M. Kalkbrenner of West Burlington; daughter, Lisa (Ron Pforts) Kalkbrenner of West Burlington; son, David (Lisa) Kalkbrenner of Winfield; two step grandchildren, Bailey and Forest Hesseltine; two sisters, Ingeborg Zaiser & Rosemary Scarff of Burlington and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one niece.
The funeral service for Mr. Kalkbrenner will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 25th at Lunning Chapel. Pastor JudyAnn Morse will officiate. The inurnment will be held in Aspen Grove Cemetery with Military rites by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service.
A memorial has been established for St. Paul United Church of Christ and the Des Moines County Humane Society.
According to his wishes, cremation has been entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel.
