Obituaries Monday August 8th

Delores Honts, age 91, of Winfield, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at the Sunrise Terrace Care Center in Winfield.
Delores Jean Slusher was born on November 18, 1930, in Carrington, North Dakota, the daughter of A.H. (Buck) and Ruth Marie (Baker) Slusher. She graduated high school in 1948 from Montrose, Iowa. On September 18, 1955, Delores was united in marriage to James H. Honts of Winfield. In 1958 they bought a farm east of Winfield, where they raised turkeys. In 1963 they purchased Nelson Grocery and later Rathmell’s, retiring from Honts Grocery in 1984. Delores was a member of the Winfield United Methodist Church and was active with the Winfield Historical Society.
After her husband’s death in 1987, she enjoyed traveling and especially treasured her individual trips with each grandson. She very much enjoyed attending and following her grandchildren and great grandchildren’s many activities.
Delores will be deeply missed by her children, Michael (Sherry) Honts of Osage Beach, Missouri and Michelle (Gary) Rees of Crawfordsville; grandsons, Tyler (Mindi) Rees of Washington, Iowa, Sean (Laura) Honts of West Des Moines, Iowa, Ryan (Lisa) Rees of Winfield, Iowa and Evan (Lindsay) Honts of Winfield, Iowa and great grandchildren, Allison, Bailey and Blaine Rees, Kory Devereaux, Kelly and Keith Rees and Jameson and Lexie Honts
Delores was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 11, 2022, from 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Snyder and Hollenbaugh Funeral and Cremation Services of Winfield. Immediately following the visitation, funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Winfield-Scott Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Sunrise Terrace activity fund or the Winfield Historical Society. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservice.com.
The family is very grateful for the caregivers and staff at Sunrise Terrace for their loving care for Delores over the past five years.

William John “Hoot” Wilson, 57, of Mt. Pleasant, died Thursday, August 4, 2022 at his home.

According to his wishes, his body will be cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held September 17 from 5 – 8 pm at the Moose Lodge, Mt.
Pleasant.

Elliott Chapel, New London, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Mrs. Marilyn M. Boecker,84, of Burlington, IA died Thursday, August 3, 2022 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House.
Born on May 31, 1938 in Ft. Madison, she was the daughter of Albert and Mary Moeller. She married Roger M. Boecker on November 19, 1966 in Burlington. He died April 27, 2018.
Marilyn spent a number of years as a beautician before joining Case Company. She worked there for years on the Production Line before retiring.
She was of Catholic faith and was a member of UAW #807. Marilyn loved flowers, gardening, shopping, going to auctions and the Cubs.
Survivors include two sons, Lance (Mary) Boecker of Kansas City, MO and Travis (Jody) Boecker of Mediapolis, IA; two grandchildren, Clare and Maggie Boecker of Kansas City, MO; three step-grandchildren, Brody Broders of Muscatine, IA, Madyson Broders of New London, IA and Brady Broders of Wapello, IA; one step-great granddaughter, Emylia Broders; four brothers, Greg Moeller of Mt. Pleasant, IA, Marvin Moeller of Houghton, IA , Darrell Moeller and Paul Moeller of Salem, IA; and two sisters, Eileen Barnett of Salem, IA and Vera Glasscock of Ft. Madison, IA; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and four brothers.
The Funeral Service for Mrs. Marilyn Boecker will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Lunning Chapel with Pastor JudyAnn Morse officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be held at Aspen Grove Cemetery.
A memorial has been established to the donors’ choice in memory of Marilyn Boecker.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.lunningfuneralchapel.com