Jerry was born on Feb 25, 1943 in Burlington Iowa to Max and Eleanor Rankin Jack. Max got TB, so the family moved to Wyoming to have him in a drier climate and utilize the iron lung. When Jerry was only three, his dad passed so his mother and siblings rode a train back to Stronghurst with his dads’s body in the back of the train. Once the family settled in Stronghurst his mother and grandparents, Roy and Emma Rankin, helped raise he and the siblings. His Grandmother Emma taught Jerry how to grow a garden and often sang the song “The lily of the valley” to him in Swedish. His Grandfather Roy taught him how to be a wonderful father and honorable man of God . He spent all of his spare time in the country with them, and this started his love of farming. Jerry farmed with his Grandpa Rankin for eleven years following graduation from Stronghurst high school in 1961. Jerry first laid his eyes on Barbara Jarvis in first grade, and loved her ever since. They were married on her birthday January 5 1962. The young couple farmed and raised a huge garden with the children helping.
In 1965 they were asked to be on a committee to see about starting a New Testament Church in West Burlington Iowa. Several couples from Stronghurst and LaHarpe Christian Church were instrumental in starting the church with Bernie Zylstra as the minister. Jerry was a deacon and he and Barb both taught Sunday School. They stayed there many years before returning to the Stronghurst Christian Church.
In 1972 the family left for Colorado to manage a motel. After a few years, Jerry was pulled back to his farming roots and landed an ag sales job. Farming was always close to his heart as well as his enjoyment in raising goats.
Jerry enjoyed re-modeling, puzzles and gardening, but especially enjoyed spending time with his children, grand children, great grandchildren, and his dog Cinnamin.
He was preceded in death by his father Max Jack, mother Eleanor Green, step father Jim Green, grandparents Roy and Emma Rankin, his brother James Jack (Angela Myers), sister Jackie Jannereth (Bob), brothers in laws Ken Jarvis and Rick Jarvis, sisters in law Sandy Jarvis and Carol Jarvis Neff.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years Barbara, 2 sons Tim Jack and Dan (Christa) Jack, daughter Debbie (Brian) Scanlon, sisters in law Angela Jack Myers and Marilyn (Boots) Jarvis and brother in law Robert Jannereth. Grandchildren and Great grandchildren: Amanda (George) Hash (Izzy, Livvy), Emma (Jacob) Shaw (Aly,Ella,Abe), Jessie (Patrick) Bush (Atlas), Alyssa (JP) O’Brien, Ashley Scanlon, Jack (Kaylin) Scanlon (Rowen,Elijah,Patrick), John Scanlon, Sean Scanlon.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 13, 2026 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe.
The funeral service for Jerry will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 14, 2026 at the LaHarpe Christian Church with Pastor Nate McCarter officiating. Cremation will be accorded follow the services. A private family burial will be held in Stronghurst Cemetery.
A memorial fund has been established for the LaHarpe Christian Church or Hospice Compassus. To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit Jerry’s obituary at banksandbeals.com.
Corinne was born February 4, 1947 in Ft. Madison, Iowa, the daughter of Lloyd Austin and Mary Mildred (Westfall) Kent. On May 18, 1968 she married Thomas W. Durand at the Sacred Heart Church in Fort Madison. He survives.
Also surviving is one son: Michael (Kesha) Durand of Quincy, Illinois; two brothers: Jim Kent of Florida and Walt (Kathy) Kent of Burlington and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Corinne was a 1965 graduate of Aquinas High School in Ft. Madison. Following high school, she attended Business College. Earlier in life, she worked as a secretary for Bill Thompson Grain Elevators. Later, she co-owned No Mos’ No More Tavern in Roseville with her husband. Together Corinne and Tom also co-owned CW Harris Company and Thomas W. Durand Company; providing custodial work throughout the area. She was a hard working, go-getter woman with a bit of an ornery side. She helped with Cub Scouts and organizing the Little Swan Lake fishing tournaments. She was a member of the former Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dallas City.
Cremation has been entrusted to Banks & Beals Funeral Home.
Service will be held at a later date. Detail will be announced.
A memorial fund has been established for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Dallas City American Legion. Cards and memorials may be sent to Corinne Durand Memorial Fund, c/o Banks & Beals Funeral Home, PO Box 70, Dallas City, Illinois 62330 or left later at the service.
To leave a condolence for the family, please visit Corinne’s obituary at banksandbeals.com.
Joyce Colleen Williams, 81, of West Burlington, died Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the in West Burlington.
Born July 27, 1944, in Ottumwa, she was the daughter of Manuel Alan and Alma Mae Davidson Surber. On April 24, 1964, she married David LeRoy Williams in Kirksville, MO.
Joyce worked for 23 years for Excide Battery Company.
She loved working in the garden, reading, and especially spending time with her grandchildren.
Survivors include her children, Michael Bishop of Burlington and Julie (DeWayne) Upton of Greenveille, TN; two step-daughters, Linda Long and Teresa Dotson of MO; 18 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband she was preceded in death by her parents, three sons, David, Mark and Terry Williams, two step-daughters, Kathy Sedore and Betty Jo Findlay, five brothers and two sister.
Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.
There will be no formal services.
Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.
Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Joyce’s obituary at www.prughfuneral.com.
Born October 5, 1949, in Burlington, he was the son of Richard Newton and Elisa Clementina Bisi Wallace. On September 16, 1967, he married Linda Mary Rich in St. Alphonsus Church, Mt. Pleasant IA.
Lou attended Burlington High School and enlisted into the U.S. Army while still in school.
For the past 20 years, Lou had the honor of serving as the cook for the Carthage Lake Club. Cooking was more than a job, it was his passion and his way of caring for others. He took great joy in creating delicious meals for the people he loved, and he shared that love generously with those around him. Lou passed his passion on to his son, whether they were watching cooking shows together, flipping through his extensive cookbook collection, or spending time side by side in the kitchen as he taught him the tricks of the trade.
Lou loved cheering on the Chicago Cubs and treasured the time he spent with his family, especially during his favorite holiday, Christmas. He also had a soft spot for animals and held a special affection for his cats.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Wallace of Burlington; three children, Lisa Ann (Donald) Hensley, Richard Darrell Wallace and Lisa Marie (Mark Forrest) Sierra all of Burlington; three grandchildren, Alex Sierra, DJ Hensley and Arturo Sierra; three siblings, Charles (Jackie) Wallace of Houston, MN, Robert (Linda) Wallace of Ottumwa, and Tony (Melissa) Wallace of Carman, IL, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Maria Wallace.
Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.
There will be no formal services at this time.
Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.
Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Lou’s obituary at www.prughfuneral.com.
Kent was born on June 6, 1970, in Fairfield, IA, and was the son of Gary Lee and Vivian Leona Westercamp Kreiss. On May 21, 1994, he married Kerry Lynn Levins in Miami, Florida.
Kent was a 1989 graduate of Fairfield High School and later earned an Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice from Southeastern Community College.
He dedicated 31 years of service as a contractor sales associate at Menards.
Kent was known for his sense of humor, quick wit, and love of joking with those closest to him, as well as his kind and helpful nature. He enjoyed watching sports, having a beer and tinkering; there was nothing he couldn’t fix. But most of all, Kent loved spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife, Kerry Kreiss of West Burlington; three children, Jayla Kreiss, Makaela Kreiss and Tyas Kreiss all of West Burlington; favorite grandson, Jayton Kreiss of West Burlington; five siblings, Paul (Jo) Kreiss of Germantown, MD, Brad (Diana) Kreiss of Ainsworth, IA, Dale (Cheryl) Kreiss of Toledo, IA, Troy (Michele) Kreiss of Birmingham, IA, and Lori (Eric) Freese of Lone Tree, IA; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; maternal grandparents, Elsie and John Westercamp; paternal grandparents, Edith and Joe Kreiss; uncles, Hubert, Charles, Lavern, and Max Westercamp, and Arlo Kreiss; and aunts, Joyce Keller, Lana Boughner, Linda Brill, and JoAnn Wiley.
Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.
Visitation will be from noon until 6:00 PM with the family to receive friends from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM Monday, February 16, 2026 at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street.
The memorial service for Mr. Kreiss will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street. A private burial will be in Green Glade Cemetery at a later date.
Don’t forget, Kent would always say, “You have time for one more.”
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 Kent’s obituary at www.prughfuneral.com.
Kay A. Miller, 88, of New London, died Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Sunrise Terrace in Winfield. She was born December 11, 1937 in Fairfield to Verdon Wm “Bill” and Beatrice Eloise Baker Thomes. On July 5, 1957, she married Ronald F. Miller in Ft. Madison. He died July 10, 2001.
Kay graduated from Dallas City, Illinois High School. While working full time and raising four children, she completed her teaching degree at Iowa Wesleyan College. She taught fifth grade in New London for twenty-seven years.
For many years, she and Ron traveled to flea markets to sell their collection of dignified junk and antiques. She was an avid reader and a firm believer that you shouldn’t go anywhere without a book. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and going out to eat with her family and friends, especially if that included pie! She especially enjoyed spending time with her family. She took her grandchildren on many educational adventures and loved attending Broadway shows with her daughters and granddaughter.
She was a member of Chapter EV, PEO; a former member of Delta Kappa Gamma; and the retired Henry County Teachers Association. She attended Calvary Baptist Church.
Those thankful for sharing in Kay’s life are her children Mitch (Tammy) Miller of Davenport, Kirk (Deb) Miller of New London, Marcy Vantiger of Mt. Union and Missy (Alan) Fear of Olds; ten grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; and her siblings Gary (Jean Ann) Thomes of Dallas City, Illinois and Jean (Hans) Rabong of West Burlington. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and son-in-law Joe Vantiger.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, February 16, 2026 at Elliott Chapel, New London, with Pastor Matt Yaley officiating. Friends may call after 9:00 with the family greeting friends from 10:00 until the time of the service. Burial next to her beloved husband, Ron, will follow at Long Creek Cemetery, rural Danville. A memorial has been established for Sunrise Terrace Activity Fund. Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.
