Obituaries Tuesday September 20th

Carolyn Mae Olson, 85, of Burlington, died at 2:46 PM Sunday, September 18, 2016, at the Great River Medical Center.

 

Born November 23, 1930, in Pittsfield, IL, she was the daughter of Raymond Everett and Mary Elizabeth McCulloch West. On October 13, 1951, she married Arthur Edgar at the Little Brown Church in the Vale, Nashua, IA. He died on October 26, 1972.

 

Carolyn was a school teacher at the Oquawka Grade School and Tri-Valley Middle School in Gladstone, IL.  She managed the family farm for 44 years until her death.

 

She was a 1947 graduate of Barry High School. She graduated from Macomb Teachers College in 1964 and received her teaching certificate and reading endorsement.

 

She was a member of the First Christian Church in Monmouth, IL where she taught Sunday School.  She was a volunteer for the American Cancer Society, and a member of the Altrusa Club.  She enjoyed gardening, reading, Bible study, visiting breast cancer patients, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

 

Survivors include one daughter, Leigh (Dan) Pirtle of Burlington; one son, Scott Leonard Olson of Monmouth, IL; four grandchildren, Katie Hoth, Jacob Olson, Amy Pirtle, Colin Olson; three great-grandchildren, David Hoth, Noah Hoth, Gretta Hoth; two brothers, William West, Leon West both of Pittsfield, IL; two sisters, Mary Ellen Doyle of Peoria, IL, Lois Dale Hulme of Edwardsville, IL; and seven nephews and five nieces.

 

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Gregory Arthur Olson.

 

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh~Thielen Crematory.

 

The family will be having a private family service at a later date.

 

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the Warren Achievement Center in Monmouth, IL.

 

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

 

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

 

Lynda Murray, 73, of West Burlington, died at 6:14 PM Sunday, September 18, 2016, at the Great River Medical Center.

 

Born September 8, 1943, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Samuel Raymond and Frances Pearl Sturhahn Willson. On May 19, 1962, she married Dale Edward Murray in Burlington.

 

Lynda worked as a Food Service Supervisor for West Burlington Schools, where she retired after ten years.

 

She was a 1961 graduate of Burlington High School and Burlington Beauty Academy.

 

She was a member of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).  She enjoyed collecting antiques, flower gardens, reading, spending time with her family and pet dogs, Haddie, Hannah, Kara and Buddy, and was an active funeral luncheon provider at her church.

 

Survivors include her husband; one son, Mark Murray of West Burlington; two grandsons, Nick DeWitt of West Burlington, Brad (Kristie Weaver) DeWitt of Burlington, one granddaughter, Rachel Buchholz of Waverly; one sister, Betty Hightower of Burlington; several nieces and nephews; and a good friend of the family, Steve Willis of Mediapolis.

 

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Jenny, one brother, Ray, and three sisters, Dorothy, Martha and May Ann.

 

Visitation will be from 8:00 AM until 7:00 PM with the family to receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.

 

The funeral service for Mrs. Murray will be 10:30 AM Thursday, September 22, 2016, at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) with Reverend David J. Yonker officiating.    A time of food and fellowship will be held at the church following the service.

 

Cremation will be entrusted to the Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home & Crematory following the service.

 

Memorials have been established for First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the Des Moines County Animal Shelter.

 

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 Lynda’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.

 

Mabel Lena Pontzius, age 90, of Wapello and formerly of Oakville, died Sunday afternoon, September 18, 2016, at the Wapello Specialty Care.  Born May 16, 1926 at Oakville, she was the daughter of Edward and Bessie Glenn Yotter.  She was untied in marriage to Arthur E. Pontzius on October 14, 1945 in Oakville.  He preceded her in death on May we, 1984.

 

Mabel graduated from Oakville High School.  She was a homemaker and had worked for 29 years at the Wapello Nursing Home.  She later provided care for some elderly and then provided child care for the Eddie Fisher family with whom a very special friendship developed.  Mabel enjoyed gardening, sewing, and baking.

 

Survivors include a son, James E. Pontzius of Quincy, Illinois; four daughters, Barbara Daugherty of Newton, Janet (Michael) Buffington of Wapello, Kay (Russ) Stephens of Wapello, and Carolyn (Michael) Giese of Muscatine; thirteen grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and a lifelong special friend, Erma Christensen.  Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Robert; three brothers, Glenn, John, and Edwin ‘Dutch’ Yotter all of Oakville; and one granddaughter.

 

The body has been cremated by her request.  There will be no visitation or services and she requests no flowers.  Burial of the cremains will be at a private service at a later date at Edwards Cemetery in Oakville.

 

A memorial fund has been established for the benefit of Great River Hospice and Wapello Specialty Care.

 

Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home in Wapello is providing the care and arrangements for Mabel Pontzius.

 

Condolences may be given and viewed at www.dudgeonmcculley.com.

 

Robert (Bob, SOB) Charles Sattler, 69, of Burlington, died at 5:02 PM Sunday, September 18, 2016, at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington.

 

Born January 18, 1947, in Burlington, he was the son of Edward Wesley and Florence Karver Sattler. On June 1, 1974, he married Susan French in Burlington.

 

Bob was a Journeyman Machinist for Murray Iron Works for 42 years.

 

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating on the river, the outdoors, cutting wood, the Hawkeye’s and spending time with his friends. Bob and his wife owned and enjoyed many different boats over the years. He was of the Lutheran faith.

 

Survivors include his wife, Susan Sattler; two sons, Jonathon (Miranda) Sattler and Joseph (Kelli) Sattler; four grandkids, Nathan, Hannah, Brooke, and Sam; three grand-dogs, Earl, Ruby, and Hank; one brother, Edward (Dena) Sattler; one sister-in-law, Robin Nelson; one brother-in-law, James (Patty) French, four nephews, Todd (Cathie) Sattler, Steve (Reagan) Sattler, Nicholas Sattler, and Christopher (JeAnna) Sattler; one niece, Jenel (Bernie) Brueck; five great-nephews, Bennett Brueck, Asher Brueck, Tyler French, Tate Sattler, and Keaton Sattler, four great-nieces, Katie French, Britanie Sattler, Carlie Sattler, and Ella Sattler; and one great-great-niece, Harper.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, David Mark Sattler.

 

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh~Thielen 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 Bob’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.