Dennis M. Brooks passed away from cancer with his soulmate by his side on Monday, May 3, 2021 at his home.
Born October 29, 1952 in Minneapolis, Minnesota he was the son of Homer Brooks and Ozella Braxton Brooks Pacheco.
Dennis worked for Mississippi Bakery, Burlington Northern Railroad and Chevron Chemical. He was a man of all trades and was a washer and dryer repairman for over 20 years.
He enjoyed going to auctions, yard sales, casinos and looking for artifacts. He was of the Christian faith. He was a kind man and had a heart of gold.
He is survived by his soulmate Tami Parrish Brooks of Burlington; five children, Robin Woodall of Urbana, Illinois, Denissa Cornick of Burlington, Starla Hall of Valrico, Florida, Deanna Hall of Argyle, Iowa and D.J. Brooks of Fort Madison; 10 grandchildren, Nick, Jareace, Madison, JaVon, Soraya, Odessa, Urijah, Morgan, Alina, Jaxon; his seven siblings, Carol Lawson, Cheryl Richmond, Homer Brooks, Mark Brooks, George (Donna) Brooks, Marsha Brooks and John Pacheco; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Rodney, one sister Judy and one nephew Dustin.
There will be no funeral services at this time. According to his wishes, cremation has been entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel. His cremains will be given to his soulmate and they will be buried together at a later date.
Terry R. Downs, 60, of Burlington, died Saturday, May 1, 2021.
Born April 24, 1961, in Burlington, he was the son of Dwight and Shirley Jean Walker Downs. On April 30, 1999, he married Debra Getz at his mother’s home.
Terry worked at Benson Optical downtown, and as a custodian and fork lift driver and Chittenden & Eastman.
He was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, having served in Okinawa.
Terry enjoyed deer hunting, hunting for morel mushrooms, and working on his jeep. He was on the board for National Alliance for Mental Illness for Great Rivers Area. He was an avid blood platelet & plasma donor and donated many gallons. Terry also enjoyed helping his brother with his mowing company.
Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Debra; one son, Brett Alan Downs of Arizona; mother Shirley Jean Greiner of Burlington; one brother, Kurt Downs of Burlington; and one sister, Connie (Allen) Schille of Danville, IA.
He was preceded in death by his father, one brother, Rick Downs, and step-father, Melvin Greiner.
Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.
The memorial service for Mr. Downs will be 2:00 PM Monday, May 10, 2021, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home. Burial will be in North Walker Cemetery at a later date.
A memorial has been established.
Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.
Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Terry’s obituary at www.prughfuneral.com.
Harold David Ferguson of Burlington, Iowa passed away Monday, May 3, 2021, at Great River Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa.
He was the son of Robert and Lettie Mae Moyer Ferguson. Born November 16, 1934 in Keokuk, Iowa, he spent his younger years on the farm in Dallas City, Illinois area and his summers on his Grandparents Missouri farm.
He attended Dallas City Schools and graduated in 1953 from Dallas City Community High School. Shortly after high school, he entered the military and serves in the U.S. Air Force as an electrician on the B-36 bomber planes.
After the military, he attended meat cutting school in Toledo, Ohio. Upon graduation, he worked in the Chicago area before moving to San Bernardino, California in 1960. While working for the Alpha Beta Grocery Store, he met the love of his life, a dark hair beauty by the name of Anita Serna. Anita was a Van de Camp hostess lady, who would travel to different stores stocking shelves with bakery products. They married in 1971 and shared a marriage of 48 years. Anita preceded Harold in death and passed away on January 5, 2020. Harold also worked for the Gerrard Market in Redlands, California for over 20 years.
Harold leaves behind his sisters, Gracie Venvertloh of Burlington, Iowa and Brenda Frederick of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; several step-children and grandchildren; nephews and a niece.
Preceding him in death his parents, wife, and brother, Bob Ferguson and infant brother, Bill Ferguson.
Harold shall always be remembered for his devotion to Anita, his gentleness and willingness to help others especially senior citizens.
Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.
Per his request, there will be no visitation or services. His ashes along with Anita’s will be interned in Aspen Grove Cemetery in Burlington, Iowa.
Memorials may be made to Great River Hospice House.
Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Harold’s obituary at www.prughfuneral.com.
Donald Richard Peterson, age 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at The Good Samaritan Society in Ottumwa, Iowa. He was born in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa on November 25, 1929 to parents Wayne Lester and Agnes (Reaney) Peterson. In March,1956 he married Dickey Joan Hamilton of Crawfordsville, Iowa. They lived in Olds until her death in 1989. Donald married Mary Lou Boal in February 1998, and they continued to live in Olds before moving to Ottumwa in recent years to be near family.
Donald was a 1947 graduate of Olds High School and attended Iowa Wesleyan College. He served as a light weapons infantryman during the Korean War, earning a Purple Heart for a 1951 combat injury. He worked as a skilled carpenter for Spahn and Rose Lumber Company and Reschly Construction. A resident of Olds for most of his life, he served as mayor, city councilman and volunteer fireman and was a dependable handyman for many community projects. He was a member of the Olds United Church of Christ and American Legion Post 626. In retirement he crafted furniture pieces for friends and family and was devoted to carving spoons, birds, and historical figures.
Donald is survived by two children, Joni (Paul) Rodgers of Ottumwa, Iowa and Becki Plunkett of West Des Moines, Iowa; two grandchildren, Grant (Megan) Rodgers and Ben Rodgers; two stepdaughters, Gail (Bruce) Wortmann and Beverly (Scott) Murray; stepson, Tom (Kerie) Boal; brother Robert (Georgette) Peterson; and sisters-in-law Barbara Peterson and Marjory Peterson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, stepmother Mae, first wife Dickey, second wife Mary, sister Dorothy Lauer, and brothers Warren and Richard.
His body has been cremated and burial will be in Crawfordsville Cemetery. A celebration of Donald’s life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Olds United Church of Christ, 102 W. 2nd Avenue, Olds, IA 52647. The Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral and Cremation Service of Winfield is caring for the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservice.com.
On April 27, 2021, Marilyn Sue Meller finally got to walk again, and this time with Jesus.
Sue was born on July 27,1954 to John & Dorothy Warning. She was one of eight children that grew up on a farm in LaGrange, Missouri. Sue was always getting into some sort of mischief with her sisters (Diane Morrey, Barbara Warning, Linda Kelly, & Sharon Fraind). She also enjoyed picking on her younger brother Daniel Warning with her older brothers Jimmy & Jackie Warning.
Sue would move to Burlington, Iowa after high school. In 1975, she met the love of her life, Gary E. Meller (Wever, IA) and they were married for 47 years. On a dead-end gravel road outside of Middletown, they raised four children: Kevin Meller (Riverside, IA), Kimberly Meller-Angus (Ankeny, IA), Laura Meller (Oberursel, Germany), Stefanie Bell (Alexandra, Egypt). Being a mom of four was always Sue’s greatest joy in life, until she became a grandma. (Calvin, Amelia & Collin Meller; Vera & Leo Angus; Sofia, Olivia, & Eva Bell)
Besides lovin’ on her eight grandchildren, Sue enjoyed taking photographs and celebrating Christmas. It was her love for photography which led her to start her business “Moments in Time Photography.” She had a passion for capturing special moments at weddings, family occasions, sports events, prom, and for high school seniors. Christmas was Sue’s favorite time of year. She started planning in July. The house was decorated at the start of November and Christmas music could be heard through February. The house would be filled with cookies, presents, and Christmas movies continually playing on Hallmark during this time of year.
Sue was full of spunk, always ready for an adventure, and had a great sense of humor. Her husband, children, and her grandchildren will miss laughing with her dearly. However, her grandma Vera Mae Warning and little sister Barbra Warning, who preceded her in death, are excited to see her smile once again.
Services will be held at Harmony Bible Church on the Danville Campus Wednesday May 5th. Visitation will be at 10am then a memorial service will follow at 11am. Please follow social distancing practices and wear a mask while attending. Family asks in lieu of flowers, to instead give to a charity/church or do an act of kindness for someone who is in need.
Carol Marie Grubb, 86 of Mediapolis died at 7:25 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Azria Health Prairie Ridge, where she was currently residing.
Born October 31, 1934 in Berwin, IL, she was the daughter of Charles Melvin and Caroline Dorothy (Schneider) Landstrom. She married Earl Allen Grubb June 24, 1954 in Macomb, IL. He died December 28, 1967.
Carol was of the Lutheran faith.
She worked at the Home Interior factory.
She enjoyed gardening and loved animals. Carol was always an independent and very generous person with a great sense of humor who loved helping her neighbors and lived for her animals.
Survivors include one brother, Charles Landstrom of Burlington; her longtime beloved friends, Kathy Schlag, Kathy Breuer, Barb Brobston, and Tracy; three dogs, Muffin, Dolly, and Millie; five cats, Daisy, Sassy, Smokie, Little Dink, and Mollie; and one bird, Cody.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a brother, Donald Landstrom, a step-sister and all of her animals over the years.
There will be no formal funeral services for Carol. Inurnment will be held at Aspen Grove Cemetery at a later date. Cremation has been accorded and entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.lunningfuneralchapel.com
Patricia Sylvia (Vass) Lynch died after a short illness in Lakewood, Colorado, on Saturday, February 6, 2021. She was 92 years old.
Patricia was born on October 5, 1928, in Burlington, Iowa. She was raised on a farm in Durham Township, located near Colusa, Illinois, by her parents, Jacob Clay and Corinne (Smith) Vass. She graduated from Dallas City High School in 1946 and attended college at Indiana Central College, now known as the University of Indianapolis.
While she was in college, Patricia met and married Jack R. Reeves. They had three children, Teresa, Denise, and Jeffrey. The couple divorced and Patricia married David W. Lynch.
Patricia is survived by her daughters, Teresa Roberts and Denise Simons, as well as four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son Jeffrey, his father Jack, her husband David, as well as her parents and her sister, Genevieve Whitson.
All friends and family are welcome to attend a graveside services at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at the Byler Cemetery, rural Dallas City. Pastor David Poland will officiate.
Banks & Beals Funeral Home is assisting the family.
A memorial fund has been established for the American Red Cross or the Byler Cemetery. To leave a condolence for the family, please visit Patricia’s obituary at banksandbeals.com.
