Carol Jean McVey, 74, of Lomax, IL passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington, IA.
She was born June 18, 1945 in LaHarpe, IL, the daughter of Samuel Webster and Grace Eileen Bartlow Willdrick.
Carol attended Durham, IL grade school and graduated from Dallas City High School. She worked at J. I. Case for 22 years, retiring in 2009. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, embroidering and mushroom hunting.
She is survived by two sons, Randy Smith of Iowa City, IA and Darren Smith of Dallas City, two daughters, Rochelle Stone of Dallas City and Jessica Sevilla of Indianapolis, IN, nine grandchildren and one brother, Larry Willdrick of Jefferson City, Tennessee,
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, LeRoy Willdrick, one sister, Myrna Holstein and her grandson, Noah Stone.
Graveside services will be held at 10:30am Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the Harris Cemetery near Dallas City with Pastor Maxine Dennison officiating. A memorial fund has been established for her grandchildren’s education. To sign the guest book and leave a condolence, please visit her obituary at www.banksandbeals.com
The memorial service for Dr. Timothy J. Bockenstedt, 67, will be 11:00 AM Saturday at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home. Visitation will be from noon until 7:00 PM with the family to receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday, March 6, 2020 at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home. A time of food and fellowship will be held at the Burlington Golf Club following the service for family and friends. Burial in Church of the Brethren Cemetery, near South English, IA, will be held at a later date.
Edgar R. Laue, 96 of Burlington, formerly of Franklin and Ft. Madison, died at 7:45 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2020 at his home.
Born July 4, 1923 in Burlington, he was the son of Arthur and Catherine (Eads) Laue. He married Clarice V. Turner May 12, 1948 in Wapello, IA. She died July 24, 2018.
He served in the United States Army and Navy during World War II.
Edgar enjoyed farming with his Dad and brothers, and eventually his own farm in Franklin, IA. He worked at Fox Appliance, and for 30 years at G.E. as an inspector, until his retirement in 1986.
He was a member of the Christian Church of West Burlington.
He was a 50 year member of the Eagles Club.
Survivors include two daughters, Diane Rhodes and Peggy Harvey, both of Burlington; six grandchildren, Jeff Harvey, Kelly Stogdill, Chali Ott, Tricia Gerling, Marcy Dirth, and Adam Rhodes; twelve great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; three brothers, Gifford, Gilbert, and Bill; one step-sister, Dorothy Kemp; and one step-brother, Keith Younk.
The memorial funeral service for Mr. Laue will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 7th at Lunning Chapel. Rev. Sam Fratt will officiate. Military rites will be accorded by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation will be one hour prior to service.
According to Edgar’s wishes, cremation has been entrusted to Lunning Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for Great River Hospice and Burlington Eagle Aeries #150.
Condolences for the family may be left at www.lunningfuneralchapel.com
