Eleanor R. Denning, 108, of Donnellson, died at 2:04 PM, Sunday, October 21, 2018 in Donnellson.
Born November 5, 1909, in Franklin Township, Des Moines County, she was the daughter of John and Mathilda (Westerbeck) Schilb. On June 1, 1944, she married Conrad “Coonie” Paul Denning in Washington, DC. He died November 5, 1999.
Following her education, Eleanor was self-employed as a beautician at many locations. She later became a Wave in the Military. For most of Eleanor’s life, she owned and operated a century farm with her husband.
Eleanor and Coonie donated 200 acres to the State of Iowa for the Denning Conservation Area. In 2001, after the passing of her husband, she added a playground in her name at the conservation site.
Survivors include six nieces and two nephews.
Besides her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents, 6 brothers and 6 sisters.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM, Friday, October 26, 2018 at Peace Lutheran Church, 13646 Beaverdale Rd, West Burlington, Iowa .
The funeral service for Eleanor will be 11:00 AM, Friday, October 26, 2018, at Peace Lutheran Church with Pastor Dean Graber officiating. Burial will be in Prairie Grove Cemetery next to her husband. Following the burial, a time of food and fellowship will be held in the fellowship hall at Peace Lutheran Church.
A memorial has been established for the Denning Conservation Area.
Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.
Carroll J. “CJ’ Kentch, 56, of Dallas City, IL, passed away Friday, October 19, 2018 at her home.
CJ was born February 21, 1962 in Burlington, IA, the daughter of Edward Eugene and Dorothy Ruschill Kentch. She married Gary Rea, they later divorced.
She was a 1980 graduate of the Nauvoo-Colusa High School where she played basketball and softball. CJ enjoyed gardening, cooking, spending time with her family, especially her granddaughter, Jaylyn. She was an avid Kansas City Chiefs, Chicago Cubs and Iowa Hawkeyes fan. She looked forward to going to and camping at the Tri-State Rodeo every year. She had been employed at Hagy’s Bar in Dallas City.
Survivors include, one son, Blake Rea (Tammie Poole) of Dallas City, granddaughter Jaylyn Rea, one step-grandson, Quinton Poole, mother, Dorothy Henson and her friend and companion, Stan Markham, of Dallas City, two sisters, Carla Kentch of Dallas City and Christi (Roger) Kentch Newbanks of Niota, IL, two nephews, Billy Dewein and Clark Rutledge, two nieces, Rashei (Will) Stuekerjuergen and Curstin Rutledge and two great-nephews, Christian Stuekerjuergen and Chace Loveall.
She was preceded in death by her father, one brother Curtis Kentch, step-father, Daniel C. Henson and a great-nephew, Dante Stuekerjuergen.
The family will receive friends from 10:00am until Noon Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Dallas City where a memorial service will be held at Noon. A celebration of CJ’s life will be held, beginning at 2:00pm Saturday, at Ike’s in Dallas City. A memorial fund has been established. To sign the guest book or leave a condolence please visit her obituary at banksandbeals.com.
Mary Frances Lehman, 85, of Burlington, died at 3:50 PM Sunday, October 21, 2018, at the Great River Klein Center in West Burlington.
Born October 2, 1933, in Agency, IA, she was the daughter of Oscar and Florence (Nordgren) Rill. On August 25, 1956, she married George William Lehman in Agency, Iowa.
Mary worked in food service in the Burlington School System for 20 years and IAAP in payroll for 6 years.
She graduated High School in Agency, IA.
Mary greatly valued her family and friends. She was of Methodist faith and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was active in the Girl Scouts of America, Rainbow Girls Organization, and Order of the Eastern Star.
Survivors include husband, George of Burlington; three daughters, Diana (Doug Conner) Lehman of Salem, Anita Lehman of Des Moines, and Amy (Troy) Dodge of Burlington; four grandchildren: Amanda, Ryan and Trent Gorrell and DeLana Dodge; three great-grandsons: Gavin Bencze and Marcus and Rayden Gorrell; and several nieces and nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Dorothy Jeane Metz and Virginia Annabelle Gibson.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM Friday, October 26, 2018 at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home. Following the visitation, an Eastern Star Service will be conducted.
The funeral service for Mrs. Lehman will be 11:00 AM Friday, October 26, 2018 at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home with Rev. Melisa Bracht-Wagner officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. A time of food and fellowship will be held in the community room at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home immediately following the service.
A memorial has been established for the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.
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 Mary’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.
John Michael Ertzinger, 70, of Burlington, died at 12:38 AM Saturday, October 20, 2018, at his home.
Born March 28, 1948, in Burlington, he was the son of Leo Henry and Ruby May Kirby Ertzinger. On June 8, 1974, he married Beverly “Bev” Joyce Hartley in Burlington. She died on April 9, 2012.
John started at Murry Iron Works, which went through many name changes, and he retired as a machinist after 30 years.
He loved his grandsons, family and friends. He was Jeff Gordon and a 34 Raceway fan. He enjoyed hunting, coon hunting with his dogs, playing bingo, roller skating, and singing Karaoke (even though he could not always carry a tune). He was a member of Machinists Local 1010.
Survivors include his daughter, Melissa (Jared) Sommerfelt of Burlington; two grandsons, Dakotah & Kohltin Sommerfelt at home; three brothers, Wayne “Bud” Ertzinger and Randall “Randy” P. Ertzinger both of Burlington, Dale (Sue) Ertzinger of South East Muskegon, MI; one sister, Rita Kuhen of San Diego, CA; and several nieces and nephews.
Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Daniel, and one sister-in-law, Veronica Ertzinger.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.
The funeral service for John Ertzinger will be 11:00 AM Thursday, October 25, 2018, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home with Reverend Shane McCampbell officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery, Ft. Madison.
A memorial has been established for his Grandchildren’s Education.
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.
