Bob Brueck, 85, of Burlington, died at 4:43 AM Sunday, January 16, 2022, at the Klein Center in West Burlington.
Born October 9, 1936, in Burlington, he was the son of Paul Peter and Agnes Mary Vogelsang Brueck. On October 6, 1956 he married Martha Ann Hertel. She preceded him in death on May 20, 1997. He later married Judith Shotwell.
He graduated from Burlington Catholic in 1954.
He was a pressman for The HawkEye Newspaper prior to starting Brueck Construction in 1976, which he owned and operated until his retirement.
He was a member of Divine Mercy Parish. Bob was a family man who inspired to live life to the fullest and take chances. He encouraged higher education with a primary focus on the trade skills. Other interests included a love of the fine arts, sports, his Catholic faith community and the City of Burlington. He always led by example! Bob loved Notre Dame, he supported the SCC Blackhawks and the University of Iowa Hawkeyes. He sang in a barbershop quartet for over 25 years and was a Boy Scout leader. He loved bowling, dancing, waterskiing and the family cabin on the Mississippi river.
Bob was a visionary! He dreamed of a vital and thriving downtown. He dedicated the last 25 years of his professional life to the revitalization of downtown and played an important role in developing the Port of Burlington, the Capitol Theater, and Main Street projects. He was recognized for his leadership which paved the way for our current downtown businesses and upper story revitalization. He was bestowed with many local, state and national honors.
Survivors include his wife, Judith Brueck of Burlington; sons, Kenneth (Teresa) Brueck of Burlington, Matt (Susan) Brueck of Burlington, Steve (Nancy) Brueck of Burlington, Gary (Deb) Brueck of Burlington, Bernie (Jenel) Brueck of Indianola, IA, Pete (Julie) Brueck of Burlington, and Mike Brueck of West Des Moines; daughters, Christine (Dan) Reid of Burlington, Rosie (Dennis) Busta of Forest City, IA and Karen (Dennis) Marino of West Burlington; step-son, Johnathon Shotwell of Chicago; 33 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; brother, Mark (Sharon) Brueck; sisters-in-law, Susan (John) Randolph, Paula (Joe) DeJesus, Jean Leas and Ketura Brueck; brother-in-law, Paul (Nancy) Hertel; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Martha; two brothers, Paul and Mike Brueck; sister, Mary (Richard) Schier and great-grandson, Reid Gleeson.
Funeral Services are pending.
Prugh Funeral Service is in charge of arrnagements.
In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for the Burlington Notre Dame Schools, Burlington Capitol Theater Foundation, Des Moines County Humane Society, and Boy Scouts of America.
Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.
A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Robert’s obituary at www.prughfuneral.com.
Jacquelin Stewart Nelson, 70, of West Burlington, died at 1:50 PM Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.
Born September 9, 1951, in Birmingham, AL, she was the daughter of Walter and Pearl Stewart. On December 14, 1999, she married John Nelson in Saginaw, Michigan.
Jacquelin graduated from Tarrant High School then continued her education at the Booker T. Washington Business College in Birmingham.
While living in Birmingham she worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance and later the University of Alabama. Following that, she worked for Genesee Packing Corp and then Rotor Coater in Saginaw, Michigan.
Jacquelin was a member of the Union Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading her bible, attending bible study, shopping, traveling, sewing and singing. Jacquelin enjoyed playing games on her phone as well as BINGO and solitaire. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family.
Survivors include her husband of 22 years, John Nelson of West Burlington; son, Shavontae “Tae” Nelson of West Burlington; three step-sons, Devarious “Dee” Nelson, Tyranious “Ty” Nelson, Rayshan Carter, two step-daughters, Latasha Carter and Lashonda (Jawhan) Nelson-Sanders; sister, Ann (James) Eatmon; many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Patricia (Ray) Posey.
Cremation has been entrusted to Prugh Crematory.
There will be no service at this time.
Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.
Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Jacquelin’s obituary at www.prughfuneral.com.
Melvin Mattoon, 77, of Burlington, died at 9:03 PM Saturday, January 15, 2022, at New London Nursing and Rehab.
Born December 17, 1944, he was the son of Boise and Norma Wehage Mattoon. Melvin was raised by his two uncles and an aunt, Melvin, Carl and Frances Wehage. On October 1, 1976, he married Mary Cheney.
Melvin worked for the American Ordinance Plant from 1968-1972, then Exide Battery, Burlington Basket Factory and later at Wal-Mart.
He was a member of Bible Missionary Church in Burlington. He liked to collect all sorts of things, particularly, pocket watches, clocks and bikes. He also enjoyed going to yard sales and auctions.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Mary Mattoon of Burlington; son, Daniel Mattoon of Burlington; step-son, James Whitten of Burlington; step-daughters, Jeanette Whitten of New London, and Deanna Thomason of Burlington; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and sister, Betty.
He was preceded by his parents, sister, Dorothy Hill, step-son, Melvin Stotler, and his uncles and aunt who helped raise him.
Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.
A celebration of life and graveside service will be held at a later date at Salem Lutheran Cemetery.
Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.
A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Boise’s obituary at www.prughfuneral.com.
Charles Russell “Rusty” Orr, 80, of Morning Sun, passed away on January 17, 2022 at the Klein Center in Burlington. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 24, 2022 at the First United Presbyterian Church in Morning Sun. Burial will follow the services at Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 23, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral and Cremation Services of Mediapolis. Memorials may be left to the family in memory of Rusty. Online condolences may be left at www.sandhfuneralservice.com.
Rusty Orr was born July 31, 1941 in Burlington, the son of Paul Russell and Dorothy Louise (Pilling) Orr. He graduated from Mediapolis High School. Rusty was united in marriage to Sandra Chrissinger on February 18, 1962 at the First United Presbyterian Church in Morning Sun. Rusty was a life long farmer. He was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church in Morning Sun and the United States Army Reserves. Rusty loved to work, he loved to take care of his animals and the land. He enjoyed draft horses, attending the County and State Fair and drinking coffee with his friends uptown.
Rusty will be missed by his wife, Sandra of Morning Sun; children; Steven Russell Orr of Mediapolis; Diana Lynne Holsteen of Yarmouth; Curtis William (Mara) Orr of Mediapolis; grandchildren, Tyler Orr, Zackary (Ashley) Orr, Jacob (Katy) Holsteen, Jessica (Caleb) Gerst, Rachel Holsteen, Wyatt Orr and Katelyn Orr; great-grandchildren, Price, Paxton, Peyton, Graham, Collins Jean and Oakleigh; brother, Paul Robert (Judi) Orr of Burlington and sister, Marlene Louise (Robert) Beckman of Mediapolis.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Harold James Orr.
Alejandro Ponce, Jr., 22, of Camp Pendleton, formerly of Wapello, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Camp Pendleton. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 21, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Snyder and Hollenbaugh Funeral and Cremation Services of Wapello. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at the Wapello High School Gymnasium. Burial will be in the Columbus City Cemetery with military rites. Following the committal services, a Celebration of Life will be held at the Briggs in Wapello. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established at the funeral home in memory of Alejandro. Sympathy messages can be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservice.com.
Alejandro Ponce, Jr. was born on August 25, 1999, in Rock Island, Illinois the son of Alejandro Ponce Sr. and Jessica (Campbell) Ponce. He was a 2017 graduate of Wapello High School, graduating early in order to join the military to attend Boot Camp. Alejandro proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, currently stationed at Camp Pendleton. He enjoyed fishing, hanging out with friends, working on cars, making people laugh and playing sports, especially soccer and wrestling. Most of all, he dearly loved to spend time with his family and his dog, Ruby.
Alejandro will be deeply missed by his parents, Alejandro and Jessica Ponce of Wapello; siblings, Estanislado “Tiny” (Ana) Tamez of Moline, John Paul (Beth) Tamez of Bismarck, North Dakota, Troy Tamez and fiancé, Jessica of Wapello, Junior Ponce of Wapello and Azpen Ponce of Wapello; paternal grandmother, Brigida Ponce-Raya of Mexico, special friend, Brianna Boore of California, childhood friends, Timo Caro, Rogan Pforts and Mireya Salas and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Alejandro was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Manuel Ponce; maternal grandmother, Esther Jilpas and cousin, Jessie Jilpas.
Mary E. Kerr, 93, of Morning Sun, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at the Morning Sun Care Center. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the First United Presbyterian Church in Morning Sun. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at the church. Immediately following the service at time of food and fellowship will be held at the church. Burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the First United Presbyterian Church in memory of Mary. Sympathy notes may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservice.com.
Mary Eloise Carlson was born on April 24, 1928, at home on the family farm the daughter of Oscar and Bertha (Okell) Carlson. She attended public school in Moring Sun, graduating with the class of 1945. Mary was also a graduate of Iowa Wesleyan University. On March 4, 1950, Mary was united in marriage to Kenneth F. Kerr in Kahoka, Missouri. She and her husband farmed and raised a family, helping at planting time and with the fall harvest. Mary spent many years as a teacher in the local school system both as a classroom teacher and later as a substitute teacher. She was a lifetime member of the First United Presbyterian Church in Morning Sun where she served as church organist and for a time, was organist for Yarmouth Community Church. Music has been of special interest all her life. Country Western music and the old time Southern Gospel hymns were her favorites.
Mary will be deeply missed by her sons, Neal (Pam) Kerr and Nathan (Yvonne) Kerr, both of Morning Sun; daughter, April Coppes of Burlington; seven grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. All were very special to their grandmother.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one son in infancy; daughter, Pennie Cady; brother, Kenneth Carlson and step-sister, Evelyn Young.
Velma Kay Henry, 67, of Danville, died at 2:57 PM Friday, January 14, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City.
Born January 13, 1955, in Eugene, OR, she was the daughter of Maurice and Evelyn Culver. She married John Henry and they later divorced.
Velma enjoyed reading, playing video games and cards, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Survivors include her son, Tim (Kim) Henry of Danville, IA; eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren; four sisters, Onda Ferguson of Eugene, OR, Rose Smith of Eugene, OR, Mary Miller of Burlington, and Marge Warren of OR; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.
There will be no visitation or services.
Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.
Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Velma’s obituary at www.prughfuneral.com.
Michael Lee Parrott, 53, of Burlington, died at 7:55 AM Sunday, January 16, 2022, at his home.
Born July 25, 1968, in Iowa City, IA, he was the son of Dwayne and Sharon Bond Parrott.
He was a graduate of East Union High School in Afton, IA. After high school, he joined the United States AirForce until he was discharged.
When Mike was young he worked for many Dairy Farms around the Ottumwa and Des Moines Area. For the past 15 years, he has worked for Winegard in Burlington.
Mike enjoyed outdoor activities such as trapping, hunting and fishing. He enjoyed going on adventures and wanted to travel the whole Mississippi River on a house boat. He was an avid reader, with his favorite being old westerns. He was an excellent cook and always had the news appliances.
Survivors include his parents, Dwayne and Sharon Parrott of Afton, IA; two brothers, Christopher (Megan) Parrott of VA, and Todd (Lisa) Parrott of WA; one sister, Traci (Josh) Earl of Osceola, IA; nephew, Nick Parrott of Springfield, MO, and several Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents and uncle, Robert Thompson.
Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.
There will be no visitation or services.
Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.
Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Michael’s obituary at www.prughfuneral.com.
Geneva Duncan, 66, of League City, TX, died January 14, 2022 at her home.
Born January 8, 1956, in Lake Cormorant, MS, she was the daughter of Connie and Bessie Mae Moseley Duncan.
She was a member of Faith Temple Church of God In Christ, Burlington, IA.
Survivors include her children, Rudolph Sinclair Allen of Burlington, IA, Nikki (Maurice) Pearson of League City, TX, Veronica Lee Brown of Houston, TX, and Regina LaJoy Brown of Burlington, IA; 13 grandchildren, Dominique Fleming, Kievus Edwards, Eddrel Brown, Khaderia Walton, Deshun Walton, Myron Cook, Keenan Rucker, Katlyn Rucker, KeAndre White, Latreveya Williams, Taraji Allen, KeVonti Allen, and KeMarion Allen; 6 great grandchildren; siblings, Willie (Nicole) Duncan of Sugar Land, TX, Mary Crump of Osceola, AR, Callie Fields of Osceola, AR, and Lula Williams of Burlington, IA; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Connie Duncan, Jr., Wesley Duncan, and Roosevelt Rinkins; and one sister, Bessie Lee Duncan.
The visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday, January 21, 2022 at Wilson Funeral Home, Osceola, AR.
The funeral service for Ms. Duncan will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, Osceola, AR with Rev. Moses Black officiating. Burial will be in Whiteside Cemetery, Osceola, AR.
A memorial has been established.
Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.
Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Geneva’s obituary at www.prughfuneral.com.
Lois Lucille “Shorty” Luton, 88, of Blandinsville, Illinois passed away January 14, 2022 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, Burlington Iowa.
Lucille or fondly called Shorty by all that knew her, was born on Nov 3, 1933 near Fountain Green Illinois. She was the fourth of fourteen children to Lloyd and Nancy (Moore) Breiner. Shorty had many memories of growing up on the farm with twelve sisters and one brother. It was a modest life, where she learned life skills of hard work, patience, and tenacity, while forming deep loving relationships with her sisters.
After graduating from Northwestern High School in 1950, Shorty met the love of her life Edward Alan Luton, they married on May 21, 1952 on the Breiner farm in Blandinsville Illinois. This began a lifelong journey of love, family, and adventure. Shortly after retirement, they decided to move back to the farm life in their hometown of Blandinsville IL.
Edward and Shorty loved the outdoors and spent most of their recreational time traveling, camping and fishing throughout Arizona with lifelong friends and family. Shorty found joy in cooking, she was especially gifted with creating candy and sweets – peanut brittle was her specialty. She also loved baking cakes and pies as well as her personal recipe for tamales which always arrived around Christmastime. She was an excellent seamstress and a skilled leather crafter, making beautiful clothes and leatherworks including belts, wallets and purses for family and friends. Shorty also had a particular fondness for Western movies, especially those that included John Wayne. Any doubt to her love of the west is dashed by the memorabilia she collected including a 6’ cutout of John Wayne that continues to reside in her sewing room.
Shorty’s biggest love and passion in life was her family. She was a wonderful and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She doted on us all and was happiest when we all gathered together for a feast whether it was breakfast, dinner, Thanksgiving or Christmas. Along with Dad, Mom was a cornerstone to our family, an unwavering example of love, generosity, kindness, and humor. Two traits she exhibited, especially later in life, were her tenacity and resilience. She lived and died by the words never ever give up.
Our mom will be greatly missed, but her spirit and presence will always be with us, Thank You for showing us what True Grit really means.
Lucille is survived by her loving husband of 69 years Edward Luton of Blandinsville Il, son Wayne (Shannon) Luton of Blandinsville Il, daughter Elaine (Mark) Wimbush of Reno NV. Four grandchildren: Nannette (Al) Adame, Corene (Tim) Jones, Nathan (Lindsay) Luton and Shayne (Peter) Kuzmich. Great grandchildren: Matthew, Jessica, Cameron, Ian, Aubrey, Violet and Iris. Sisters: Dorothy Plank, Pauline Jones, Charlene Wilson, Deanna Truelove, Patricia Huston, Marilyn Cahill and Jo Frye. Lucille was preceded in death by her parents; Lloyd and Nancy Breiner, brother Gene Breiner and sisters Louise Thompson, Thelma Figg, Virginia Kerfoot Wyvonne Byers and Joy Byers.
Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 24, 2022 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe where the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m.
A private burial will be held in the Good Hope Cemetery, Good Hope, Illinois.
A memorial fund has been established for Boys Town or a charity of the donor’s choice. To leave a condolence for the family, please visit Lucille’s obituary at banksandbeals.com.
Juanita May (Bundy) Oaks, 78, of LaHarpe, Illinois, passed away at 12:49 p.m. Sunday, January 16, 2022 at the Memorial Hospital in Carthage, Illinois.
Juanita was born on November 24, 1943 in LaHarpe the daughter of Julian and Bonnie (Belville) Bundy. On November 9, 1998 she married Charles Wayne Oaks. He preceded her in death September 4, 2007.
Juanita worked at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant in Middleton, Iowa and for a short time at Georgie’s Pizza Place in LaHarpe. She enjoyed staying involved in her grandchildren’s sports, and especial enjoyed embroidering. She was known for making baby blankets for new borns within the family.
Survivors include two daughters: Tanya (Seth) Haines of LaHarpe and Cindy (Mike) Smith of Wayland, Missouri; one grandson: Chance (Claira) Dennis; two step-grandsons: Garrett Haines and Braden Smith and one great-grandchild. Also surviving is one sister-in-law: Janet Bundy of Macomb; two sisters: Bonnie Sue Parker of Hazel Green, Alabama and Cheryl (John) Pence of LaHarpe and four brothers: Joe (Lori) Bundy of Blandinsville, Vernon Bundy of LaHarpe, Mark Timothy Bundy of Alexandra, Illinois and Ron (Pam) Bundy of Burnside, Illinois.
Juanita was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter: Diana Kay Bundy; four brothers: Earl, Richard, Jack and Rodney Bundy and four sisters: Phyllis Bundy, Patty Parrick, Reva Kay Cagle and Julia Bronson.
A Celebration of Juanita’s Life will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, January 22, 2022 at The Annex in LaHarpe.
A memorial fund has been established for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. To leave a condolence for the family, please visit Juanita’s obituary at banksandbeals.com.
Christopher C. Christofferson Jr, 50, of West Burlington, died Sunday, January 16, 2022 at his residence.
Born June 5, 1971 in Burlington, he was the son of Christopher C. Sr and Nancy Fay (Conger) Christofferson.
Chris was in the Navy and served in the Gulf War.
He was of the Methodist faith.
Chris worked as a security guard at Catfish Bend Casino. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. Chris liked gaming, shooting, collecting everything and military simulation.
Survivors include daughters Aurora Caston of Arizona, Ashley Dyer of Burlington; son Juston Caston stationed in Germany; grandchildren Kaladin Laite, Atticus, Railee; brothers Chad (Nicole) Christofferson of West Burlington, Jason Leibli and Timothy (Carissa) Wasson of Burlington; sisters Amanda (Robert) Sturms, Rachel (Bill) Dickens of Burlington; several nieces and nephews.
Chris was preceded in death by his parents, maternal and paternal grandparents and sister Christina.
Funeral service will be Monday, January 24, 2022 at 1:00 pm at Lunning Chapel with the pastors David Yonker and Brooke Anthony officiating. Military rites will be performed by Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard. Burial will be at Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, January 23, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Lunning Chapel.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.lunningfuneralchapel.com
Ron Stafford, 81, of Burlington, died Saturday, January 15, 2022 at his home.
Born October 7, 1940 in Burlington, Iowa, he was the son of Glen and Frances I. (Funk) Stafford. He married Elsie Penrod on April 23, 1965 at Spring Grove Methodist Church.
Ron worked for J. I. Case for 28 years.
He enjoyed horses, hunting, fishing, gardening and was an avid Iowa Hawkeyes fan. He loved spending lots and lots of time with his grandkids.
Survivors include his wife Elsie Stafford of Burlington; three children, Keith Stafford, Linda (Ed) Gibbons and Brenda (Christopher) Almack all of Burlington; five grandchildren, Kelsey Stafford, Bailey Stafford, Emma Gibbons, William Almack and Victoria Almack; one great granddaughter on the way and one brother Gene Stafford of Sperry.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandson Edward Lee Gibbons II, sister Marilyn Hanson and sister-in-law Kay Stafford.
The graveside funeral service and interment for Ron will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 21st at Aspen Grove Cemetery. Mr. Ned Fry will officiate. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 21st at Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends.
A memorial has been established for St. Judes Children’s Hospital.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.lunningfuneralchapel.com
Jeanne Kay Stewart, the daughter of Vern Joseph and Helen Martha (O’Grady) Marler, was born November 13, 1944, at Estherville, Iowa. Jeanne entered eternal rest on January 14, 2022, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, West Burlington, Iowa, at the age of 77.
Jeanne graduated from Mount Ayr High School in 1963. She married Dean Stewart on November 30, 1963, at Leon, IA and they recently celebrated 58 years of marriage. Jeanne grew up on a farm in Ringgold County Iowa, so it was an easy choice for the new couple to start off as farmers. In 1968 they moved to Burlington, IA where Jeanne started a new career at Lehigh Leopold and worked in accounting for 22 years. After Leopold closure she moved to the Army Ammunition Plant accounting department for 5 years. She finished her career at Mt Pleasant Warehouse working with Dean until they retired in 2007.
Jeanne spent 30 years supporting a fraternal organization, Moose Chapter 587. She held every office in the Women of the Moose throughout her time there. She also earned all her Moose Degrees while supporting Chapter 587. Jeanne loved baking and especially loved making pies and cakes. She was often called upon to donate her delicious baked goods for charity events.
Left to cherish Jeanne’s memories are her husband Dean (the love of her life) and her two boys. Mike (Sheila) Stewart of West Burlington and Mark (Lori) Stewart of Abilene TX. Fourteen Grandchildren; Numerous Great and Great Great Grandchildren; Two Sisters and one brother; Several nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.
Jeanne is preceded in death by her mother and father.
Per her wishes, cremation has been accorded and entrusted to Lunning Chapel.
A celebration of life will be held April 9, 2022
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.lunningfuneralchapel.com
David E. Klaus, 80, of Burlington, died Friday, January 14, 2022 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Burlington.
Born April 28, 1941 in Burlington, Iowa he was the son of Everett William and Virginia Ruth (Eads) Klaus. He married Kathryn Van Dyke on June 25, 1995. She died November 24, 2021.
David worked in assembly at General Electric for 30 years until his retirement in 1995. He served as a Corporal in the Marine Corps. He was a member of the Moose Lodge #729, Ducks Unlimited, NRA and the Quarter Century Club.
He enjoyed duck hunting, fishing and trap shooting.
Survivors include his son David Klaus of Burlington; two step daughters; Julia Phelps of Houston, Texas and Amanda Smith of Burlington; two grandchildren, David Klaus and Abygail Klaus; four step grandchildren, Julia, Olivia, Hannah and Savannah; two sisters, Sylvia Ridinger of Trenton, Iowa and Zanythe Wibstud of Trenton, Iowa; one brother Steve Klaus of Danville, Iowa; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Katheryn, one son Matthew and two sisters Barbara and Patricia.
The funeral service for Mr. Klaus will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Lunning Chapel. Hamilton-Walters Marine Corp League will perform military rites. Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.lunningfuneralchapel.com
Barbara Lee Slater Maus, 95, passed away in her sleep on January 17, 2022. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, raised there with her family (now deceased parents Dwight Edward Slater, May Smith Slater, and Siblings Marjorie Blume (Lester), Danny Slater (Norma Jean), and is survived by her sister, Sylvia Raney, and multiple nieces and nephews.
She married the love of her life Jimmy (James Harold Maus) on October 12, 1946; they were married for over 65 years when he passed on April 25, 2012. Together they raised 5 children: Bob (Tina Swanson), Peggy, Jackie, Sally (Mark Gray) and Jerry (Brenda Tracy). From there, generations flowed including grand children: Jennifer Meyer (Scotty), Robyn Newcomb (Jon), Bradley Miller, Lee Feldman, Sara Feldman, Julie Hartman (Joe), David Gray, Skye Maus, and Haylie Maus; and great grandchildren: McKenna and Zack Meyers, Gracie and Ryland Newcomb, and Slater James Hartman.
Barbara graduated from Central High School in Omaha, attended college at University of Nebraska-Omaha and worked at her parent’s business, Slater Butter Company. After marrying Jimmy (upon his return from service in the Navy during WWII) she spent her energies caring for her family and participating in Sweet Adelines. Upon moving with her family to Burlington, IA, in 1960, where Jimmy worked as a theatre manager for Central States Theatre Corporation, Barbara began working in a pathology lab, eventually rising to the position of office manager. Once their children were launched, Barb and Jim moved to Des Moines, where he became a theatre comptroller and she provided office support to an ophthalmology office.
All along, she enjoyed playing cards, doing crosswords, fishing and camping, traveling abroad (England, France, Italy, and Spain), vacationing with her family, especially in Estes Park, CO, and at the annual post Xmas family reunion Mausfest. After Jimmy’s passing, she eventually returned to Burlington, IA, where she was especially doted on by her daughter Sally, and her daughter in law Brenda.
She is remembered for her famous scratch pancakes, her quick wit, her lovely alto voice and piano playing, her crossword puzzle abilities, her astute observations and commentary, and her lightning-fast puns.
She was much loved by her family and friends, and will be terribly missed. But, as a Hebrew proverb says, “say not in grief she is no more…but, in thankfulness, that she was.” She lived a long and loving good life, sustained and supported her family, and is now reunited with her soulmate, Jimmy.
Per her wishes, cremation has been accorded and entrusted to Lunning Chapel. There will be no services.
In memory of Barbara, a memorial has been established for reforestation in the Rocky Mountains. You may make a contribution by visiting www.alivingtribute.org
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.lunningfuneralchapel.com
