Obituaries for Friday February 22nd

Janet M. Mayo, 73, of Burlington, died Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA.
Born June 9, 1945 in Keosauqua, IA, she was the daughter of Earl and Bernita (Rose) Siverly. She married Don Mayo on September 9, 1978 at Aldersgate Chapel in Burlington, Iowa.
Janet attended grade school in Bonaparte and graduated from Harmony High School in 1963. She loved playing basketball for Harmony. Janet was proud to be one of two women that were hired at Murray Ironworks. She worked as a client supervisor for Hope Haven until her retirement in 2004.
She attended Asbury United Methodist Church.
Janet enjoyed sewing and knitting. She could make anything. She was known to her friends and family as a master crafter. She was also an avid Hawkeyes fan.
Survivors include her husband of forty years, Don; two daughters, Jolene Paton of Lawrenceville, GA and Jaclyn Karzon of Bethlehem, GA; a son, Shane Mayo of Atlanta, GA; two grandsons, Blake Caraballo and Luke Paton, both of Lawrenceville, GA; two sisters, Judy Dee of Waukon, IA and Marlis Siverly of Portland, OR; her dog, Missy Mae; and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 22nd at Lunning Chapel. Rev. Elizabeth Bell will officiate. The family will greet friends following the service. According to Janet’s wishes cremation has been entrusted to Lunning Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for Summer Street Fire Station.

Bradley Thomas Houston , 62, of Burlington, died at 11:58 PM Monday, February 18, 2019, at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington.

Born September 8, 1956, he was the son of Clifford Russell and Wanda Wheeler Houston.

Bradley worked at Southeastern Community College in the STEP Program as an associate instructor.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving for 17 years.

Bradley enjoyed sports and was a Hawkeyes, Cowboys and Cardinals fan. He loved to watch “The Big Bang Theory”, do Sudoku and crossword puzzles and to collect baseball cards. He was a very proficient individual.

Survivors include his mother, Wanda of Burlington; brothers: Russell Houston of Burlington, and Matthew (Christine) Houston of Ocean Isle Beach, NC; son, Andrew Houston of Columbus, OH; daughter, Julie Houston of Columbus, OH; fiancée, Lisa Wells of Burlington; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father.

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

The memorial service for Bradley will be 3:00 PM Saturday, February 23, 2019, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home with Pastor Dean Graber officiating. A time of food and fellowship will be held in the Community Room at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home following the service.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for Great River Hospice.

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 Bradley’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.

Mary Margaret Simpson, 83, of Burlington, died at 7:25 AM Sunday, February 17, 2019, at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington.

Born October 10, 1935, in Bethany, MO, she was the daughter of Clarence Alton and Lottie Aliena Reynolds Stevens. On December 11, 1953, she married Harry Lee Simpson in Knoxville, IA. Harry passed away on August 17, 1970.

Mary worked for Marriott Food Service at Bankers Life & Principal Finance for 30 years.

She was a graduate of Fort Dodge High School.

Mary was active with children’s ministry at Capitol City Baptist and after that was an active member at New Testament Baptist. She retired in 1999, moved to Burlington and became active at Riverside Baptist Church.

Survivors include one son, Walter Lee Simpson of Charleston, WV; two brothers, Pastor Charles Walter Stevens of Fort Madison and Pastor Robert Lee Stevens of Sherbrooke, QC, Canada; one grandson; Michael Simpson of Des Moines; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband, Mary was preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until 7:00 PM with the family to receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Monday, February 25, 2019 at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.

The funeral service for Mary will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at Riverside Baptist Church with Kyle Waterhouse officiating. Burial will be at a later date.

A memorial has been established for the Riverside Baptist 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 Mary’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.

Barbara Kay Kimmel , 79, of West Burlington, died at 6:12 am Thursday, February 14, 2019, at the Burlington Care Center.

Born April 3, 1939, she was the daughter of Margaret Landers Kemp and (step-father) Rawson “Bill” Kemp. On October 8, 1961, she married George in Christian Church in Lomax, IL.

Barbara worked at Champion Spark Plug for 33 1/2 years before retiring.

She was a 1957 graduate from Stronghurst High School.

Barbara loved horses and would ride show horses until she couldn’t get her feet in the stirrups anymore. When she couldn’t ride anymore, she kept raising and training them. She also loved dogs; mainly Dobermans, cooking, hosting all the holiday meals, fitness and family. Barbara loved George most of all. People would say that they were the model for love.

Survivors include husband, George Kimmel, nephew, Tony (Deb) Mattson of Oskaloosa, niece, Paula (Andy) Morrell of Bull Head City, AZ and numerous other nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her brother, Edger Paul Mattson Jr.

Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM with the family to receive friends Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.

The funeral service for Barbara will be 11:00 AM Saturday, February 23, 2019, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home with Reverend Elizabeth Bell officiating. A time of food and fellowship will be held in the Fellowship Hall at West Burlington United Methodist Church following the service. Cremation will be entrusted to the care of Prugh~Thielen Crematory following the service. Burial will be in Carman Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials have been established for the Great River Hospice House and West Burlington United Methodist 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 Barbara’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.