Kelly Jean Jeffers, 58, of Burlington died Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington,
Born May 29, 1064 in Burlington she was the daughter of Charles and Jean (Kern) Enhorning. She attended Sunnyside Baptist church.
Kelly graduated from Burlington High School in 1983 and attended Bill Hill School of Cosmetology.
On December 21, 2001 Kelly married Billy Ray Jeffers in Burlington.
Kelly was a hair stylist and she was a taxi cab driver for A to Z in Burlington. She collected dolls and loved her dog, Angel. Kelly played bingo and she enjoyed going to races at 34 Raceway. She was a Dale Ernhardt Jr fan.
Survivors include her husband Billy and mother Jean; sister Michelle Bartels of Rushville, IL, brother Corey Enhorning of Burlington; two nephews Brandon Enhorning and Marty Scott; two nieces Kristina Scott and Trista Scott and aunt Beverly Felland of Burlington.
She was preceded in death by here grandparents and father; brother Michael David.
Per her wishes, cremation has been accorded and entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel.
There will be no services at this time. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.lunningfuneralchapel.com
Willis Reed Brown, 99, of Burlington, formerly of Middletown, died at 8:43 AM Saturday, August 6, 2022, at the OakView Nursing Home and Rehabilitation in Burlington.
Born July 8, 1923, in Des Moines County, IA, he was the son of Robert Reed and Wilma M. Mohnike Brown. On November 16, 1947, he married Beverly J. Gladman in Grace Methodist Church, Burlington.
He was a 1942 graduate of Burlington High School.
He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving during the World War II from February 24, 1944 until May 4, 1946.
Willis had worked as a set up man at Champion Spark Plug for over 28 years and retired in 1985.
He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, fishing, playing cards, and cutting wood. He loved helping his family and friends whenever they needed him. He was a dedicated husband and father.
Survivors include wife, Beverly J. Brown of Middletown, IA; one son, Tim (Sue) Brown of Cedar Rapids, IA; one daughter, Cheryl (Dennis) Clawson of Burlington; seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Todd Brown; one sister, Evelyn Laue; one grandson, Dawson Brown; and one nephew, Bob Laue.
Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.
Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.
The memorial service for Willis will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home. Full military honors will be rendered by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard. A time of food and fellowship will be held in the community room at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home following the service. Burial will be in South Walker Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for Southeast Iowa Hospice and the Wounded Warriors Project.
Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.
A video tribute can be viewed and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Willis’ obituary at www.prughfuneral.com.
Leonard Dale Shipley, 80, of Burlington, died Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.
Born July 18, 1942, in Keokuk County, IA, he was the son of Joe “Bub” and Wilma Leathers Shipley.
Leonard was an avid businessman. He founded Shipley Construction in 1976. He owned and operated several different companies, for over 40 years. He was a mentor to many young men who worked for him. He received many awards throughout the years for his hard work and dedication to his business. Everyone who knew him, could say he had the golden touch.
Leonard was a hard working man and took great pride in his children’s and grandchildren’s accomplishments. Some of his favorite past times were cooking and making a mess in the kitchen. He also enjoyed tending his vegetable garden, riding motorcycles, golfing, hunting on the farm, and spending time with his great-granddaughter, Peyton.
Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Barbara of Burlington; three sons, Barry (Barbara) Shipley, Lyle Rosson and Bryan (Gloria) Shipley of Burlington; step-son, Mark (Jenny) Jacobs of Bonita Springs, FL; three step-daughters, Kelly Stevenson of Ft. Madison, Chris (Dennis) Meller of Ft. Madison and Marley (James) Woodley of Manito, IL; 19 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Loretta Mewes of Burlington; and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Kenny Shipley and Richard Shipley, sister Shirley Davis, and son, Bradley Shipley.
Less than 24 hours after Leonard’s passing, his brother, Jerry (Linda) Shipley of New Sharon, also passed away.
Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until 8:00 PM with the family to receive friends from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.
The funeral service for Mr. Shipley will be 11:00 AM Thursday, August 11, 2022, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home with Pastor Dean Graber officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House.
The family would like to thank Southeast Iowa Regional Home Health and Hospice House.
Good friends are like stars, you don’t always see them, but you know they’re always there. Thank you James, Jeff and Jerry.
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 Leonard’s obituary at www.prughfuneral.com.
Jack Thomas Burroughs, 14 of Burlington died Saturday, August 6, 2022 as the result of a car accident.
Born July 12, 2008 he was the son of Chase Thomas and Sommer Elizabeth (Moore) Burroughs. He was baptized at St. Paul United Church of Christ in West Burlington.
Jack graduated from Edward Stone Middle School and was entering Burlington High School as a freshman.
This summer Jack was working with his dad in construction. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with his brothers and sisters and was like a third parent to them. He also enjoyed time spent with his friends, good buddy Claytin and especially his girlfriend, Anica. Jack enjoyed going to the Iowa State Fair every year since he was three years old. He was a very positive youth and cared for everybody. He loved being outdoors, riding 4 wheelers and riding bikes. He could even do a ‘wheely” down the driveway.
Survivors include his parents Chase and Sommer; siblings Jacob, Finley, Emrey and Jace; maternal grandparents Debbie Moore of Burlington, Kelly and Sondra Moore of Lee’s Summit, MO, paternal grandparents Thomas and Fran Burroughs of Burlington, great grandfather Jimmy Moore of Clinton, MO; aunts Shelbie (James) Doty and Kelli (Joe) Sattler; cousins Whitney and Britney Doty, Brooke and Sam Sattler, Riley, Jacey, Caleb, Haley and Brynley; great aunts, great uncles, cousins, step aunts, step uncles and numerous friends.
He was preceded in death by his great grandparents Mark and Carolyn Nuss, Rosemary Moore, Jack and Helen Burroughs and Kenneth and Mary Lou Wagner Sr.
The funeral service for Jack will be 10:30 AM, Friday, August 12, 2022 at Lunning Chapel with Judy Ann Morse officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Lunning Chapel with the family receiving friends from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.
A memorial has been established.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.lunningfuneralchapel.com
Mary Lou Fernetti, 90, of Niota, Illinois, passed away at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, August 7, 2022 at The Kensington in Fort Madison Iowa, surrounded by her family.
Mary Lou was born on January 24, 1932 in Fort Madison, Iowa, the daughter of Glenn and Wilda (Hummel) Siegrist. Early in life she married Bruce Currless. They later divorced. On August 25, 1956 she married Buonavetia Doray “Jocko” Fernetti in Nauvoo. He preceded her in death on April 16, 2012.
Mary Lou was a 1951 graduate of Nauvoo High School. Following high school she graduated with a Teachers Degree from Western Illinois Teachers College in Macomb, Illinois. She taught for one year in Lewistown, Illinois. She and her husband, Jocko, later returned to the Nauvoo area, where she owned and operated the Art Needle Workshop from 1982 until retiring in 2019.
Mrs. Fernetti was a member of the Nauvoo United Methodist Church, Nauvoo Historical Society and the Nauvoo Weld House Museum. Her hobbies included needle work, quilting and playing Bingo with friends at The Kensington. She enjoyed attending her grandsons’ sporting events.
Survivors include one son: Stephen (Barbara) Fernetti of Lomax, Illinois, three grandsons: Glenn (Jaime) Fernetti of Keokuk, Iowa, Kellen Fernetti of Galesburg, Illinois and Bryant (Kacy) Fernetti Puxico, Missouri; two step-grandsons: Ryan Walker of Lomax, David Walker of Macomb, Illinois; one great-granddaughter: Harper Grace Fernetti and two step-great-grandsons: Cameron and Brody Robertson.
Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents and her husband: Jocko.
The funeral service for Mrs. Fernetti will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at the Nauvoo United Methodist Church with Pastor Mark Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in the Nauvoo City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. until time of services Wednesday at the church.
Schmitz-Banks & Beals Funeral Home of Nauvoo is assisting the family. A memorial fund has been established for the Nauvoo United Methodist Church or PAWs Animal Shelter of Fort Madison. To leave a tribute for the family, please visit Mary Lou’s obituary at sbbfuneralhome.com.
