Obituaries for Tuesday March 31st

Jean Ann Koett, 79, of West Burlington, died at 9:00 p.m. Sunday, March 29, 2020 at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington, IA.
Born September 30, 1940 in Alexis, IL, she was the daughter of Roderick Lee and Mary Gale (Stoneking) Vliet. She married Chris E. Koett April 21, 1991 in Kingston, IA.
Jean graduated from Southeastern Community College With her AS and Real Estate Degree. She worked at IRC and Winegard. She was a Real Estate agent for Gerdes-Sparrow from 1978-1990. She was a leader in sales for 4 years in a row. She later owned and operated Falcon’s Nest Tavern. This is where she earned the nickname “Mean Jean”. She also worked at the Catholic Digest of Minnesota.
Jean was a Girl Scout and Brownie Leader, and belonged to the Burlington Board of Realtors. She enjoyed playing Bingo, going to the casino, and watching Wheel of Fortune. She loved her pets. She deeply cared for people, and was always willing to help others.
Survivors include her husband of 28 years, Chris Koett of West Burlington; children, Robin Faye White of Warrick, RI, Rodney John Avery of Olympia, WA, Andrew Kevin Avery of Lexington, TN, and Amy Gayle Zippe of West Burlington; foster daughter, Melanie Lee Purcell of Macomb, IL; eight grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Joan Lee Michael of Jackson, TN.
She was preceded in death by her parents and several pets.
A memorial funeral service will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.
Cremation has been entrusted to Lunning Chapel.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.lunningfuneralchapel.com

Carrie Sue Chicken, 59, of Burlington, died at 5:50 PM Friday, March 27, 2020, at her home.

Born November 2, 1960, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Russell and Betty Martin Rawlings.

She was a 1979 graduate of West Burlington Arnold High School.

She married Robert “Bob” Chicken on May 6, 1994, in Burlington.

Sue worked as a bartender around Burlington for years. With some persuasion from her husband Bob, she joined him as a cook and deckhand on a fishing boat in Alaska.

Sue was a die-hard fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Chiefs. She was thrilled when the Chiefs won the Super Bowl earlier this year. She enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, and loved sitting on their deck overlooking the Mississippi River. She was a great cook and entertainer, and credited her grandmother Velma Rawlings for her culinary skills. Sue had many friends and never met a stranger. Most of all, she dearly loved and was very proud of her nieces and nephews.

Survivors include her husband, Bob; step-mother Helen Rawlings of Burlington; two brothers, Robin Rawlings (Trudy) of O’Fallon, MO; and Rodney Rawlings (Jane) of Fargo, ND; sister-in-law Vicki Rawlings of West Burlington; three sisters, Carol Johnson of Garland, TX; Carla Draper of San Diego, CA; and Chriss Bouquet (Bob) of Allen, TX. She was the beloved Aunt to 20 nieces and nephews and 24 great nieces and nephews.

Sue was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, and one sibling, Randy Rawlings.

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.

Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Carrie’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.

Christine Marie Rice, 49, of Coralville, died at 8:48 PM Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at her home.

Born November 23, 1970, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Donald Lee Rice and Bonnie Marie (Brown) Rice.

She was a graduate of Burlington High School.

Christine enjoyed crafting and coloring. She loved her family and was happiest when spending time with them. She especially enjoyed visiting with her nieces and nephews.

Survivors her parents, Donald Rice and Bonnie Rice both of Burlington; one brother, Donald “Scott” Rice of Burlington, Jacob Hooverof Arizona, Brandon Rice and Donnie Rice both of Missouri; two sisters, Ashlee and Alicia Rice both of Burlington; six nieces and nephews: Zanden Rice, Zyanna Rice, Justine Shaw, Jarraka Rice, Joseph Rice, and Hannah Williams one great-nephew Bryson Shaw and many Aunts and Cousins.

She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents, and many aunts and uncles.

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.

Services will be held at a later date.

Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.

Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Christine’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.