Mr. Ronald D. Van Niewaal, 84, of Burlington, IA, formerly of Lomax, IL died at 1:06pm Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington, IA.
He was born Oct. 25, 1934 in Pella, IA, the son of Fredrick J. and Icyle LaVeta Smith Van Niewaal. On August 24, 1957 he married Patricia A. Hartley in Pella.
Mr. Van Niewaal graduated from the Pella, IA High School and served in the US Navy from 1951 – 1954. He was a licensed plumber and began working with his father and later continued on his own. He was a member of the Union Local 63, Peoria, Il. He was also a member of the Lomax Haunted House Boys club.
Surviving are his wife, five children, Vikki Bowers of Lomax, Randy (Chi) Van Niewaal of Burlington, Rod (Jeannie) Van Niewaal of Gulfport, IL, Ronnie Walker of Fort Madison, IA and Melissa Walker of Fort Madison, 16 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, 2 nieces and 1 nephew.
He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Brenda and his half-brother.
Per his wishes, no services are planned. A memorial fund has been established in his memory, contributions may be mailed to; Ronald Van Niewaal Memorial Fund, c/o Banks & Beals Funeral Home, PO Box 503, LaHarpe, IL 61450. To leave a condolence, please visit his obituary at banksandbeals.com.
Norma Jean Perron, 87, of Burlington, passed away at 8:57 AM Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington.
Born December 6, 1931, Iowa, she was the daughter of Raymond D. and Martha “Mattie” Johnson Malcom. On January 17, 1951, she married Charles Robert “Bob” Perron in Oakville, IA. Bob passed away on May 17, 2018.
Norma worked retail at JC Pennys.
She was a 1949 graduate of Oakville High.
Norma enjoyed fishing with her good friend Nell, socializing, dancing, playing cards and bingo. She loved traveling, especially to Branson. Norma was on the Casewives bowling team and several mixed leagues.
Survivors include four daughters, Loretta (Marc Olson) McDaniels, Rae Nebergall, Kim Peterson and Roberta “Robbie” (Chuck) Timmerman all of Burlington; eight grandchildren: Kelly Corwin-Curry, Jamie Corwin, Jennifer Corwin-Hall, Andy “Neb” Nebergall, Josh Peterson, Robert Peterson, Jeremy (Ginny) Timmerman and Cassidy Timmerman; 16 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Wayne (Mary) Malcom of Camanche, IA and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband, Norma was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, three sisters, one son-in-law, Joe Nebergall, and two grandsons, C.J. Timmerman and Josh Hall.
Family will receive friends from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.
The funeral service for Norma will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home with Pastor Nathan Williams officiating. There will be a joint burial for Norma and her husband Charles “Bob” 10:00 AM Thursday, July 18, 2019 in Aspen Grove Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the Great River Hospice House.
Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.
Miriam Dorlee Verdow Heller, 82, of Burlington, died on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at her home.
Born July 4, 1937, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Paul and Leola Kemp Verdow. She was a graduate of Burlington Community High School. In 1956 she married Max Heller in Burlington. He died October 29, 1960.
Survivors include her children, Paul Heller of Boulder, CO, and Kathy Heller Boyd and her husband Mark of Branson, MO and two grandchildren.
The Graveside Committal Service for Mrs. Heller will be 10:00 AM, Monday, July 15, 2019, at Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery
Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Miriam’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.
Theodosia “Dodie” Oleson, 99, of Burlington, died at 2:19 AM Thursday, July 11, 2019, at the Great River Klein Center in West Burlington.
Born January 3, 1920, in Arcadia, NE, she was the daughter of Guy and Ruth Jenkins Skinner. On October 5, 1938, she married Frank O. Oleson in St. Paul, NE. They spent 75 wonderful years together. He later passed in 2013.
She was a member of the Evangelical Free Church. Dodie played piano for her church and was a diligent pastor’s wife. She and her husband established three Evangelical Free churches in Iowa and Nebraska. Prior to their ministry, Dodie spent many years as a farm wife. Dodie was a dedicated homemaker, good cook known for her fried chicken, gravy, and pies. Her family and faith were the most important things to her. She opened her heart and her home to not only her immediate family but extended family and friends as well.
Survivors include her first son, Donald F. (Patricia) Oleson of Burlington; their children, Brent Oleson of Marion, Jeff (Jenny) Oleson of Jamestown, NC, Carrie Oleson (Justin Palmer) of Maple City, MI, Sarah Oleson of Jamestown NC, and Amy (Sergio) Gomez of Omaha NE, Erin Oleson of Burlington, Kevin Oleson (Annie Goble) of Burlington, Katie (Connor) Hoelzen of Danville; her second son, David G. (Christine) Oleson of West Burlington; and their children, Kenneth Oleson of Burlington, Ryan Oleson of Burlington, Micah (Keli) Oleson of Burlington, Heather Oleson (Lance Summers) of Burlington, and Lindsay (Christopher) Ramirez of Granite Falls, NC; 27 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Dixie Deitchler of Glenwood, IA.
Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Alonzo Skinner, Don Skinner, and Gerald Skinner; and two sisters Betty Dyke and Helen Reafling.
The family will receive friends from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM Monday, July 15, 2019 at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.
The funeral service for Dodie will be 10:00 AM Monday, July 15, 2019, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home with Pastor Dean Graber officiating. Burial will be in Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery.
A special thanks to the staff of Great River Klein Center and Great River Hospice who lovingly cared for her.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the Great River Klein’s Center – River Junction.
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 Theodosia’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.
Donna Mae Walters, 85, of Mediapolis, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington.
Born April 1, 1934, in Northfield, IA, she was the daughter of Clarence Isaac and Merle Elizabeth Luckenbill Kinsinger. On September 13, 1971, she married Donald Merlin Walters in Burlington. Donna and Don’s love for each other was a shining example of true love. Don passed away on April 22, 2012.
She graduated from Huron High School in 1953. She then went on to attend the Burlington Beauty Academy.
Donna was a beautician for several years.
She was a member of West Burlington Christian Church and was very dedicated to her faith. In her younger years, Donna loved playing basketball for the Huron Maidens. Everyone felt Donna’s hospitality when they were around her. She was incredibly kind, selfless, loving and enjoyed life. Donna liked to decorate with old antiques, was a master of preparing comfort foods and loved playing cards with friends and family. She also enjoyed sitting on the porch waiting for her paw-friend Willy. She loved flowers, especially pansies in the Spring.
Survivors include two sons, Jim (Jeff Keim) Walters of Chicago, IL and Jeff (Nan) Walters of Burlington; and one daughter, Julie McKee of Clarkston, WA; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one sister, Linda (Gary) Lord of Mediapolis; several nieces and nephews; and one special great-niece, Hadley.
Special thanks to her caretaker, Jean, and her niece Amanda.
Besides her husband, Donna was preceded in death by two sisters, Ethel and Carla, one son-in-law, Rodney, and one nephew, Heath.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.
The funeral service for Donna will be 3:00 PM Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home with Dick Hoestetlar officiating. A time of food and fellowship will be held at West Burlington Christian Church following the service. A private family burial will be in Kossuth Cemetery Monday, July 15, 2019.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for Great River Hospice House.
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 Donna’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.
Richard “Dick” Knopp, 96, of Burlington, died at 12:02 PM Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at the Great River Klein Center in West Burlington.
Born June 6, 1923, in Burlington, IA, he was the son of David and Ruth L. Friberg Knopp. On August 5, 1950, he married Phyllis A. Kelso in Burlington.
Dick worked as a Letter Carrier for the United States Postal Service for 30 years, retiring in 1978.
He graduated Burlington High School in 1941.
He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving during World War II from 1943 until 1946.
Dick attended SS John & Paul Catholic Church. He was a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers, the National Association of Federal Retired Employees and AARP. He enjoyed yard work, fishing, hunting, and bowling. He was an all around great neighbor, known as “Mr. Fix It”. He also enjoyed keeping up with current events.
Survivors include his wife; several nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Robert, Ned, and Joseph and one niece, Joani K. Sturms of Keokuk.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Prugh’s Chapel; 317 N 4th Street.
The funeral service for Mr. Knopp will be 11:00 AM Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Prugh’s Chapel; 317 N 4th Street with Rev. Fr. Dan Dorau officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. A time of food and fellowship will be held at Divine Mercy Parish – St. Paul’s Catholic Church Fellowship Hall following the burial.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for Divine Mercy Parish – SS John & Paul Catholic 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 Richard’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.
