Sharron Ann Lox, 82, of New London, died Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at her home. She was born November 15, 1942 in Burlington to John Ellis and Marjory Marilyn Finley Lox. She was a graduate of Burlington High School and was of the Catholic faith.
She retired from Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant after thirty-two years as executive secretary.
Sharron enjoyed doing yardwork, spending time with her mom, cooking, doing ceramics, crochet, and macrame, and was an outstanding seamstress. Throughout the years, she received much joy from her precious dogs.
She is survived by her niece Lesley Stewart (Clint Smith) who was like a daughter to her. Her parents preceded her in death.
According to her wishes, a private graveside service was held at Oquawka Cemetery, Oquawka, Illinois. Elliott Chapel, New London assisted the family and online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.
Claude M. Frisbee, 88, of Burlington, died Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Klein Center in West Burlington.
Born November 2, 1936, in Shelbina, MO, he was the son of Beryl H. and Martha “Mattie” Porter Frisbee. On December 25, 1955, he married Rosa Lee Richards in Shelbina, Missouri. She preceded him in death on October 13, 2021.
He was a graduate of Shelbina High School. Claude worked as a mechanical engineer for JI Case Corp for 42 years and was awarded 64 patents during his career.
Growing up on a farm instilled a love of nature for Claude at a young age. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, canoeing and pretty much anything to do with being outdoors. Claude also enjoyed working on a variety of woodworking projects in his shop.
Survivors include two sons, Matthew Frisbee of Burlington and Beryl “Gene” Frisbee of Houston, TX; daughter, Cathy Frisbee of West Burlington; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; brother, Harold Frisbee of Kansas City, MO; sister, Marylou Carter of Virginia and former sister-in-law, Annette Frisbee of Kansas City, MO.
Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, son, Edward Frisbee and one granddaughter.
Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.
There will be no visitation or services. He will be entombed with his wife at Aspen Grove Cemetery.
Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.
Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Claude’s obituary at www.prughfuneral.com.
