Mildred Frances Andrews, 99, of Burlington, died at 1:58 PM Wednesday, November 28, 2018, at the Great River Klein Center in West Burlington.
Born April 21, 1919, in Dallas City, IL, she was the daughter of Elias Thomas and Mary May Barrett Sly. On May 2, 1942, she married John Fredrick Andrews in Kahoka, MO. He died on November 25, 1992.
She was a member of the Faith United Presbyterian Church and the Burlington Police Auxiliary Association. Mildred enjoyed quilting, baking, cooking, playing bingo and word search puzzles.
Survivors include her daughter, Susan Gavin of Washington, IA; three sons, John William (Kim) Andrews of Burlington, Charles Thomas (Diane) Andrews of Bakersfield, CA, Donald Edward Andrews of Burlington; 19 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, four daughters and five sisters.
Visitation will be from noon until 7:00 PM. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Prugh’s Chapel, 317 North 4th Street, Burlington.
The funeral service for Mildred will be 11:00 AM Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Prugh’s Chapel, with Pastor Dean Graber officiating. Burial will be in Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery.
A memorial has been established.
Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.
A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Mildred’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.
Donna L. McCannon, 80, of Lowell, died Friday, November 30, 2018 at the Donnellson Health Center.
According to her wishes, there will be no formal services and her body has been cremated. Visitation will begin at 9 AM on Saturday, December 8 at Elliott Chapel, New London with the family receiving friends from 11 – 1 PM. Inurnment will be held in Lowell Cemetery at a later date. A memorial has been established for PAWS. Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.
Marie Caroline Paulus, 91, of Burlington, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2018.
Born May 3, 1927, she was the daughter of William H. and Marie C. deBoer Bresser. On October 17, 1946, she married Warren Roy Paulus on his return from serving with the US Navy. Warren passed away on April 13, 2003.
Marie was a 1944 graduate of Burlington High School.
During the war, she worked at Midwest Biscuit Company and later was a part time clerk at Ryder’s Confectionery.
She was a lifetime member of Zion United Church of Christ, an SCC basketball ticket holder and a Chicago Cubs fan. Marie enjoyed walking, reading, going to the casino, playing card games with her family, watching Jeopardy, going on trips and attending events of her grandchildren.
Survivors include four sons, Robert (Lily) Paulus, David (Patricia) Paulus, James (Stephanie) Paulus, all of Burlington, and John (Debra) Paulus of Biggsville, IL, seven grandchildren Melody Paulus, Kammi Paulus, and Kerri Huffman of Burlington, Jackie (Shanae) Paulus of Chicago, IL, Caleb Paulus and Jared Paulus of Biggsville, IL, two great-grandchildren, Alex Kane of Ames, Elijah Kane of Burlington, two sisters, Joan Drish of Clearwater, FL, Virginia Jurss of West Bend, WI, two extended family members, Mark Billups and Brandon Billups of Burlington, sister-in-law, Helen Yaeger of Burlington, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Lois Bence and Elaine Ryder.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Prugh’s Chapel, downtown. A procession will follow for the graveside committal service at Aspen Grove Cemetery with Reverend Brice Hughes officiating.
Memorials have been established for the Burlington Care Center, Des Moines County Humane Society and Zion United Church of Christ.
Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.
A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Marie’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.
David Wayne Ballinger, 67, of Burlington, died at 5:20 PM Friday, November 30, 2018, at the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington.
Born September 19, 1951, in Burlington, he was the son of Len Pearl and Martha Mae Carpenter Ballinger. On October 14, 1972, he married Jean Elizabeth Sherwood in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.
David worked as an assembly worker at G.E. from 1973 until his retirement in 2007.
He graduated from Burlington High School.
David enjoyed working on old cars and was mechanically gifted. He really enjoyed rebuilding a ’52 Willys with his friend, Bill Conn. He also enjoyed all things antique, especially Winchargers, and would show them at Midwest Old Threshers. David would go to flea markets, auctions and swap meets. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed playing Canasta with his family, eating peanut butter cookies, Hershey Hugs and anything with rhubarb.
Survivors include his wife, Jean of Burlington; two daughters, Anne (Paul) Wilson of Iowa City and Susan (Alan) Reinier of Cedar Rapids; son, Steven (Bonnie) Ballinger of El Paso, TX; seven grandchildren: Elizabeth, Kaitlyn “Kade”, Caecilia, Katherine, Isaac, Annalise and Andrew; sister, Carolyn (Reverend David) Stout; brother, Mark (Dana) Ballinger; three sisters-in-law, Sharon Ballinger, Shirley Ballinger and Linda (Dana) Pogemiller; brother-in-law, Bill (Lana) Sherwood; and numerous nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Carl and Les Ballinger.
Visitation will be from noon until 7:00 PM with the family to receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.
The funeral service for Mr. Ballinger will be 10:00 AM Thursday, December 6, 2018, at Divine Mercy Parish-SS. Mary and Patrick Catholic Church, West Burlington with Very Rev. Father Marty Goetz officiating. Family will be receiving friends again for one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. A time of food and fellowship will be held at St. Mary’s Parish Center following the burial.
A memorial has been established.
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 David’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.
Rodney Joseph Harr, age 64 of Burlington, Iowa, passed away Thursday November 29, 2018 at Great River Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa. He was born April 16, 1954 in LaHarpe, Illinois, the son of Roger and Marlene Siegfried Harr.
Mr. Harr was a graduate of Stronghurst High School. He was employed for the past 30 years at Modern Welding in Burlington. Prior to that he had worked for Charlie Beard Painting Services in Stronghurst for several years.
Survivors include one daughter, Kayla Harr of Grundy Center, IA, one son, Benjamin Harr of West Burlington, IA, his mother, Marlene Harr of Stronghurst, three grandchildren, Lilly Grace Furniss, Lucy Joy Corvaia, Elliott Blaine Corvaia, two sisters, Sandra Leibli of Burlington, IA, Linda Detrick of Gladstone, IL, and two half-brothers, Terry Smith of Palestine, Texas and Jerry Smith of Stronghurst, IL. He was preceded in death by his father.
Cremation Rites have been accorded. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday December 5, 2018 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Stronghurst. A memorial fund has been established for the Humane Society. Please visit banksandbeals.com to sign the guest book and leave a condolence.
Jeanne Kettelkamp, age 94, of Stronghurst, Illinois passed away Saturday December 1, 2018 at Oak Lane Nursing & Rehab in Stronghurst. She was born February 14, 1924 in Kirkwood, Illinois, the daughter of Clarence J. and Evelyn M. Winebright Talbott. On June 2, 1946, she married James A. Kettelkamp in Stronghurst.
Mrs. Kettelkamp lived most of her life in Stronghurst. She worked as a cook for the Media-Wever and Southern Schools from 1964 until 1980. She was an active member of the Stronghurst United Methodist church, where she provided aftercare for school children at the church. Church and family were the most important things in her life.
Survivors include one daughter, Martha (Gene) Dakin of Monmouth, IL, two sons, Steven (Gail) Kettelkamp, of Porter, TX, Mark (Ann) Kettelkamp of Benson, MN, nine grandchildren, Todd (Melena) Kettelkamp, Anne (Jack) Kettelkamp-Bigham, Kathy (Brandon) Bentz, Sarah (Matthew) Hansen, J.R, (Aly) Dakin, Kristi (Alex) Rice, Andy (Christiana) Kettelkamp, Josh (Julie) Kettelkamp, Ryan (Ania) Kettelkamp, and twenty six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and one sister in infancy, Helen Joanne Talbott.
Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Stronghurst. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday December 7, 2018 at Banks & Beals, with Pastor Lisa Unger officiating. Burial will follow in the Stronghurst Cemetery. Memorials have been established for the Stronghurst United Methodist Church and Oak Lane Nursing & Rehab. Please visit banksandbeals.com to sign the guest book and leave a condolence.
Debbie L. Engler, 61, of Burlington, died Saturday, December 1, 2018 at her residence.
Born August 5, 1957 in Iowa City, IA, she was the daughter of John and Mary (Diehl) Dougherty. She married Donald F. Engler February 11, 1978 in Iowa City, IA.
Debbie graduated from Iowa City High School and attended acting school at the University of Iowa. She was a homemaker.
She was of the Christian faith. She was an avid Iowa Hawkeyes, Chicago Cubs and Bears fan. She enjoyed feeding birds, and acting in her younger years. Her seven cats were very dear to her and she especially loved her grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Donald; two daughters, Valerie Engler and Laura Zurmuehlen all of Burlington; six grandchildren, Sara, Audrey, Kolton, Ryan, Cameron and Jacob; mother, Mary of Iowa City, IA; and two sisters, Diane Dougherty of Iowa City, IA and Kathy Dougherty of Tulsa, OK.
She was preceded in death by her father and daughter, Sandra Engler.
The funeral service for Mrs. Engler will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 5th at Lunning Chapel. Rev. David Yonker will officiate. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 4th at Lunning Chapel.
A memorial has been established.
Martha Marie Morse, 79, of Mediapolis, formerly of Burlington, died Monday, November 26, 2018 at Prairie Ridge Care Center.
Born November 26, 1939, she was the daughter of Otis F. and Helen I. (Miller) Underwood.
Martha attended school in Burlington. She worked at Great River Klein Center for 18 years and other area care facilities for a total of 40 years as a Nurse’s Aide.
She was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting scrubbies, and sewing.
Survivors include daughter, Debbie Payne of Mediapolis, IA; son Mark Morse of Ft. Madison, IA; seven grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; siblings, Gerald “Pete” Underwood of Cedar Rapids, IA, George Underwood of Ft. Madison, IA, Sandra Parton of Burlington, IA, Ramona Underwood of Bloomfield, IA, and Ruth Fischer of New London, IA.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; daughter, Lori; son, Ricky; two brothers, Robert and Garry; and two sisters, Phyllis and Loretta.
The memorial service for Mrs. Morse will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 5th at Lunning Chapel. Rev. Dean Graber will officiate. Cremation has been entrusted to Lunning Chapel.
A memorial has been established.
Marion Elizabeth Wiele, 94, of Burlington, died at 7:43 pm Sunday, December 2, 2018, at the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington.
Born June 8, 1924, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Frank O. and Freda Kurtz Hunger. On December 27, 1951, she married Richard H. Wiele in Burlington. He later passed on May 9, 2008.
Marion worked as a telephone operator for Northwestern Bell for 23 years, and then for Hope Haven for 20 years. For years, while at NW Bell, she worked split shifts, driving from Danville to Burlington and back twice a day in order to be with her kids when they got home from school. In the 1980’s, she owned and operated the Fullife Nutrition store in Fareway Center. She also ran a site for Southeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging for a number of years.
She graduated from Burlington High School in 1942. She then attended Iowa Wesleyan College and Iowa State Teachers College.
She was a life member of the Telephone Pioneers. An excellent seamstress and cook, Marion was creative through artwork and love watching Wheel of Fortune.
Survivors include two daughters, Lynne Klaus of West Des Moines and Diane Morrison of Mediapolis; one son, David Wiele of Burlington; two grandsons, Jake Klaus and Daniel Morrison; one granddaughter, Savanna Billups Wolf; two great grandsons, Chase and Liam; and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.
Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Wednesday, December 5 at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.
The funeral service for Mrs. Wiele will be 1:00 PM, Wednesday December 5 at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home with Randy Gearhart officiating. Burial will be in Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery following the service.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the American Stroke Association.
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 Marion’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.
Jeanne Kettelkamp, age 94, of Stronghurst, Illinois passed away Saturday December 1, 2018 at Oak Lane Nursing & Rehab in Stronghurst. She was born February 14, 1924 in Kirkwood, Illinois, the daughter of Clarence J. and Evelyn M. Winebright Talbott. On June 2, 1946, she married James A. Kettelkamp in Stronghurst.
Mrs. Kettelkamp lived most of her life in Stronghurst. She worked as a cook for the Media-Wever and Southern Schools from 1964 until 1980. She was an active member of the Stronghurst United Methodist church, where she provided aftercare for school children at the church. Church and family were the most important things in her life.
Survivors include one daughter, Martha (Gene) Dakin of Monmouth, IL, two sons, Steven (Gail) Kettelkamp, of Porter, TX, Mark (Ann) Kettelkamp of Benson, MN, nine grandchildren, Todd (Melena) Kettelkamp, Anne (Jack) Kettelkamp-Bigham, Kathy (Brandon) Bentz, Sarah (Matthew) Hansen, J.R, (Aly) Dakin, Kristi (Alex) Rice, Andy (Christiana) Kettelkamp, Josh (Julie) Kettelkamp, Ryan (Ania) Kettelkamp, and twenty six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and one sister in infancy, Helen Joanne Talbott.
Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Stronghurst. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday December 7, 2018 at Banks & Beals, with Pastor Lisa Unger officiating. Burial will follow in the Stronghurst Cemetery. Memorials have been established for the Stronghurst United Methodist Church and Oak Lane Nursing & Rehab. Please visit banksandbeals.com to sign the guest book and leave a condolence.
