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Obituaries

Obituaries Monday January 27th

Brian Hall, 64, of Wapello, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington. Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2025 […]

Obituaries for Friday January 17th

Lori Dawn Hardin, 62, longtime resident of Oakville and currently of Burlington, died Thursday, January 16, 2025, Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington. Born March 2, 1962, in Des Moines County, IA, she […]

Obituaries for Thursday January 9th

Robert “Bob” Joseph Powell, 84, of Burlington, died Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at his home in Burlington. Born September 30, 1940, in Burlington, he was the son of Arthur S. Jr. and Marianne Parmeter Powell. […]

Obituaries for Thursday December 26th

Linda J. Hofmann, 80, of Burlington, died Monday, December 23, 2024, at the OakView Nursing Home and Rehabilitation in Burlington. Born July 10, 1944, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Earl and Helen Conlee […]

Obituaries for Saturday December 7th

Letha Sher Brown, 55, of Danville, died Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at home. According to her wishes, her body has been cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  Elliott Chapel, New […]