Bonnie Jean Taeger Riley, 88, of New London, died Thursday, September 28, 2017 at her home. The funeral service for Mrs. Bonnie Riley will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, October 3rd at Elliott Chapel, New London with Pastor Kathleen Moore officiating. Burial will follow the service at Burge Cemetery, rural New London. Visitation will be at the chapel Monday beginning at 4:00 with the family present from 5 – 7 PM. Memorials have been established for New London Fire and Rescue; Dover Museum and New London United Methodist Church.
Larry Wayne Lazenby, died September 28, 2017 at Hospice House in Burlington following a short battle with glioblastoma. Larry was born to Loren and Lois Lazenby on June 14, 1933, in Stockport, IA. Growing up in Birmingham, IA, Larry was an avid outdoorsman, hunting and fishing whenever he could, an athlete, playing many sports, excelling in basketball and baseball. Larry, a lefty nicknamed Skifoot, was part of a High School state basketball team, setting a High School record that still remains. After High School Larry attended Parsons College playing basketball then was drafted by the Army and served in Germany during the Korean Conflict. Larry returned to Burlington two years later, graduating from SCC, whom he also played basketball for. He then attended Iowa Wesleyan College as an Accounting major. Following college, Larry worked as an inspector on Line 1 at IAAP for 20 years and then 20+ years with the Burlington School System as a painter. Larry also had his own business painting and providing home improvement services. He served for over 15 years as head coach of BCHS girls’ tennis team.
On March 9, 1958, Larry married Nancy Norine Jones at the First Presbyterian Church in Burlington. Larry and Nancy were blessed with six children who followed in his athletic footsteps, all attending college on athletic/academic scholarships. Larry nurtured his love of teamwork and sports by playing semi-professional baseball, volunteer coaching at the YMCA, junior league bowling, Burlington youth sports and after school programs. Larry was an active member of the community as a 50 year member of the First Presbyterian Church. He also was a 50 year member of the Des Moines #1 Masonic Lodge. Larry was active in American Legion and past member of Moose, Eagles and “square-a-naders” square dance club.
Larry shared a deep faith in God with his family and friends, serving within his church as a Deacon, Trustee, Elder, Sunday school teacher and Skipper of the Explorer Mainers. His family fondly remembers weekly Sunday school and services, many summers of family camp and church social events all year long. Larry loved to fish and hunt, spending several years as a commercial fisherman and trapper. He spent summers fishing with his family at the Burlington Y-Lake and taking trips to Separation Lake in Canada.
As his family expanded, Larry was a committed grandfather, loved and remembered by all of his grandchildren for his playful sense of humor, hands on play, quirky animal imitations and dedication to their spiritual growth and sense of family. His children still remember his favorite response to their excuses, “Can’t can’t do anything”. Larry modeled what he believed in, for example, he completed a demanding 3 day certification process for United Sates Tennis Professional Association after the age of 70. He was one of the oldest in the nation to get certified as a teaching pro. On August 25th, 2017 Larry was awarded the prestigious Liberty Medal in recognition of his excellent contributions in support of the ideas of liberty and freedom through his efforts, actions and deeds. World renowned artist, Don F. Wiegand, traveled to Burlington to create a lifecast of the embraced hands of Larry and Nancy, using the same cast bucket he used to cast the hands of George and Barbara Bush, and to personally deliver the award to Larry. The Liberty Medal was created by Don through the Statue of Liberty Club for the The Wiegand Foundation, Inc.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, his sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Melvin Skaggs, three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Larry is survived by his loving wife, four sons, two daughters, seventeen grandchildren, six great grandchildren, several cousins, nieces and nephews: Dr. Lorry and Kathy Lazenby, Joplin, Mo., Dr. David and Carol Lazenby, Chesterfield, Mo, Daniel and Teresa Lazenby, Little Rock, AK, Timothy and Tammy Lazenby, Yale, IA, Elizabeth and Kevin Eibes, Burlington, IA and Anna and William Hartford, Yorkville, IL.
Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh~Thielen Crematory.
Visitation will be from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday, October 13, 2017 at First Presbyterian Church. Masonic Rites provided by the Des Moines #1 Masonic Lodge will conclude the visitation.
The memorial service for Mr. Lazenby will be 10:30 AM Saturday, October 14, 2017, at First Presbyterian Church with Reverend Debra L. Kinney officiating. Full military honors will be rendered by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard following the service. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the First Presbyterian Church.
Larry’s legacy of faith, hard work, commitment, honesty and love attributed him many dear friends from his church, neighborhood, YMCA and from his childhood in Birmingham. He was a loving, caring, considerate husband and father who always put his family first. He blessed the lives of all those he touched and we will cherish his memory and miss him so very much.
Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.
Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Larry’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.
Janette E. House, 90, of , died at 6:01 AM Friday, September 29, 2017.
Born February 6, 1927, in rural Henry County, she was the daughter of Ralph and Grace McCoy Mosier. On January 3, 1947, she married Walter Stanley House in Kahoka, MO. They enjoyed 70 years of marriage.
She worked for 23 years as a School Bus driver for the Burlington Community School District before retiring.
She graduated from Farmington High School in 1945.
She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and sewing. She was a fan of the Chicago Cubs, Iowa Hawkeyes, and SCC Black Hawks. She enjoyed spending time with family and had a very big, caring heart.
Stanley House, 92, of Burlington, died at 11:15 AM Friday, September 29, 2017, in Burlington.
Born October 1, 1924, in Farmington, he was the son of William Glen and Mable Clair Spear House. On January 3, 1947, he married Janette Elizabeth Mosier in Kahoka, MO.
Stanley worked at the Ordinance Plant for 39 years in electronics maintenance. He also worked as a football official for 37 years.
He also graduated from Farmington High School in 1945.
He coached Little League and Pony League. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, gardening, and woodworking. He was also a fan of the Chicago Cubs, Iowa Hawkeyes, and SCC Black Hawks. Stanley is best known for playing semi-pro baseball in Farmington, Mt. Pleasant, and Ottumwa. He was a former member of the Board of Directors for the Burlington Baseball Association.
Survivors include two sons, Rick (Nancy) House of Danville, and David (Nanette) House of Burlington; two daughters, Pam (David) Wittkamp, and Teresa Fritz both of Burlington; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; Janette is survived by one brother, Kenny Mosier of Grand Mound, IA; Stanley is survived by one sister, Mary Jane Roberts of Merced, CA.
She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and two sisters. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, one brother, and two sisters.
Memorials have been established for the Special Needs Foundation and the Kayla Adkins Foundation.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Prugh~Thielen Funeral home on Thursday, October 5, 2017 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM.
Cremation has been entrusted to Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home. Interment will be held at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Burlington at a later date.
Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.
Helen June Hamilton, age 95, most recent resident at Bickford of Burlington and formerly of Morning Sun after being displaced from Oakville due to the flood of 2008, died Sunday morning, October 1, 2017, at the Klein Center of Great River Medical Center in West Burlington. The daughter of Arthur and Monica Shelby Carpenter, she was born on June 24, 1922 in rural Columbus Junction. Helen married Donald Leroy Hamilton on November 30, 1946 in Morning Sun. He preceded her in death on February 26, 1986.
Helen’s family moved to Comstock, Nebraska when she was 3 years old. She graduated from Comstock High School in 1939 and moved to Iowa at the age of 19. She was a homemaker and devoted mother. Helen was a member of the Oakville United Methodist Church and the UMW, the American Legion Auxiliary #459 of Oakville for 66 years, the Goodwill Club of Toolesboro, the Oakville Community Club, the Louisa County Historical Society, and the Hamilton Walters Marine Corps Reserve Auxiliary. She had volunteered for the Food Pantry, Habitat for Humanity, and the election board for many years.
Her family includes a son, Brian Hamilton of Muscatine; two daughters, Jill & Curt Rechkemmer of Cedar Falls and Donelle & Randy Lineburg of LeClaire; seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and one great great grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Don; a son, Stephen Craig; four brothers, Charles, Arthur, Walter, and Harry; and five sisters, Virginia, Ruth, Elizabeth, Louise, and Donna.
The funeral ceremony for Helen Hamilton will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, October 5, 2017, at the United Methodist Church at Oakville with Rev. Carl Benge officiating. Burial will follow at the Elmwood Cemetery in Morning Sun and a lunch gathering to follow at the Oakville Community Building.
The family will meet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Wednesday at the Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home in Wapello.
Memorial gifts will benefit Habitat for Humanity and the Wapello Food Pantry.
Condolences may be given and viewed at www.dudgeonmcculley.com.
