Rosemary “Rose” Ervine, 76, of Burlington, died Thursday, June 22, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.
Born April 2, 1947, in Quincy, IL, she was the daughter of Henry and Mary Tanner Hierstein. On January 20, 1968, she married James Michael Ervine in Burlington, Iowa. He passed away on December 23, 2010.
She was a front desk clerk at the Best Western and Pzazz! hotels for over 20 years.
Rose enjoyed working in her yard and gardening. She also liked to spend time with her granddaughter.
Survivors include her son, Douglas Ervine of Burlington, IA; granddaughter, Alexandria Rose Ervine of Linn Grove, IA; sister, Ramona (Mark) Hummelsheim of Quincy, IL; brother, Paul Hierstein of Lumberton, MS; and niece and nephews, Sara and Matt Hummelsheim both of Quincy, IL.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, James Hierstein.
Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.
There will be no visitation or services. She will be laid to rest with her husband at a later date in West Virginia.
Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.
Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Rosemary’s obituary at www.prughfuneral.com.
Arthur “Art” Eugene Hill, 79 of Burlington, died Thursday, June 22, 2023 at his home.
Born March 18, 1944 in rural Washington, Iowa, he was the son of Lester and Mary (Sinn) Hill.
Art graduated from Wayland High School and Barber College in Cedar Rapids. On October 12, 1963 he married Sandra Gene Luse.
Art started his Barber career in 1963 working for Jones’ Barber Shop. He then opened Art Hill’s Barber Shop which he owned and operated for the next 55 years, retiring in 2018.
Art was a member of Sperry United Methodist Church and United Methodist Men. He was a past member of the Eagles club and Burlington Golf Club. He was a gentlemen farmer and he enjoyed golfing. Art was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and he lived for his family.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra of Burlington, his children Angela (Kevin) Pforts of Burlington, and Nicole Hill of Oquawka, IL; grandsons Justin Hill-Pforts, Mitchell Pforts, Micheal Hill-Vandergrift, Coleton Sutton, and Quentin Hill Jr; 15 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; sisters Mildred Rich of Wayland, Violet McGuire of Mt Pleasant, Thelma Bush of Burlington; brothers Johnny Hill of Palm Desert, CA, Gary Hill of Washington, IA.
Art was preceded in death by his parents, two sons Quentin Hill and Mathew Hill, two sisters Beulah Manning and Linda Hill and three brothers Dennis Hill, Marvin Hill and Dwight Hill.
Per his wishes, cremation has been accorded and entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel. Inurnment will be at a later date at Unionville Cemetery in Unionville, MO.
A memorial has been established for the Sperry United Methodist Church.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.lunningfuneralchapel.com
Reverend Charles E. Corns, 82, of Burlington, went home to be with Jesus June 21,2023.
He was born August 8, 1940 to Calvin and Jenny June Henry Corns in Ft. Madison.
On August 18, 1961 he married Nancy Carolyn Miller in Denmark, IA. He graduated from Denmark High School. Right after graduation he joined the Navy and served his country 20 years in the Navy and Marine Corps as a Corpsman “Doc”! A Vietnam vet, he served two tours of duty in Vietnam.
He graduated from Palomar College in San Marcos, CA. He worked on the Santa Fe Railroad as a brakeman and conductor.
After retiring from the rail road he worked as a Pinkerton guard at the Dupont and Climax plants.
His greatest joy came at the age of 57 when he met Jesus and gave his life to him. He was called into the ministry and was ordained as a pastor in the Nazarene Church at age 65. He pastored in Waverly, IA for ten years then retired because of health. He was associate pastor at Burlington First Nazarene Church where he taught Sunday school and led men’s Bible study many years. He and Nancy were also small group leaders for many years. Eleven years ago, Charlie and Nancy started the shared blessings ministry that gives away free clothes to those in need in the community.
He had been active in the VFW and Marine Corps League. He was chaplain for many service organizations and chaplain of the Nazarene Church and also a police chaplain.
He is survived by his wife Nancy Carolyn of almost 62 years; three sons Charles “Chuck” Jr. (Lynn) of Waukee, IA, David of Montrose and Dr. Steven (Missy) of Rolla, MO; four grandchildren Kristen (Nathan) Hemmings of Grimes, Andrea (Brian) Bergdale of Grimes, David M (Stephanie) Corns USN Bremerton, WA and Hannah (Nolan) Quade of Mt. Pleasant; seven great grandchildren and one due in July Aneira Corns, Zara, Zia and Zayla Hemmings, Hunter and Nora Bergdale and Harrison Quade and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter-in-law Mardema Corns, brothers Henry and Stanley Corns and sisters Mary Bergmeier, Shirley Danley and Barbara Six.
According to his wishes, cremation has been accorded and entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel.
The memorial service for Charles will be 10:30 am Wednesday, June 28th at First Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Jeff Alexander officiating. Family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Tuesday, June 27th at the church. Military rites will be conducted by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the First Church of the Nazarene.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.lunningfuneralchapel.com
David E. Hall, 59, of Burlington, died Friday, June 16, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.
Born October 28, 1963, in Macomb, IL, he was the son of Mason Dayne Hall and Cecilia Catherine “Cathy” Leighty Heckthorn. On January 27, 1990, he married Tina Marie Ingersoll at First Christian Church in Burlington.
He attended Colchester High School through his sophomore year. He went on to graduate from Burlington High School in 1981. He then attended SCC, graduating with his Associate of Art and continued his education at the University of Iowa.
David was the Warehouse Manager for Baker’s Pride and worked there through the many business changes for 32 years. He also worked for McDonald’s for many years.
David loved his Iowa Hawkeyes, especially football, baseball and basketball. Beside watching any college sports, he also liked “The Big Bang Theory”. He loved 80’s Classic Rock and was well versed in music trivia. He could be found at his favorite restaurant, Napolis, cracking dad jokes. David loved to cook and everyone loved his cannalasgna.
Survivors include his wife, Tina Hall of Burlington; three children, Brianne (Detroit) Sly, Katie (Chris Rowland) Hall, and Julia Hall all of Burlington; seven grandchildren, Kassandra and Natalee Sly, Cameron Weyrick, Addy, Axel, Breann and Harper Rowland; one great grandchild, Atlas; brother, Thomas (Michelle) Hall of Burlington; sister-in-law, Robbin Todd of Burlington; mother-in-law, Hazel Unglesbee; sisters-in-law, Rose Anne Smalley, Evelyn Sue (Dom) Seminara, and Cindy McAllister; brother-in-law, George (Jane) Ingersoll and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Lisa Hall and brother-in-law, Tim McAllister.
The celebration of life for Mr. Hall will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, July 1, 2023 at The Drake.
A memorial has been established.
Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.
Jim Gott, 87, of Wapello passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023 at Wapello Specialty Care. Private family graveside services will be held in Wapello Cemetery. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservices.com. Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation of Wapello are caring for Jim’s arrangements and his family.
James Edward Gott was born on August 18, 1935 in Burlington, the son of William and Myrtle (Robertson) Gott. Jim attended schools at Wapello Community Schools. On April 21, 1956, Jim was united in marriage to Ruby Bolander in Burlington. Jim worked for several years at Huttig’s and HON Industries, both in Muscatine and also farmed in the Wapello area. Following his years at HON Industries, Jim then went to work for Pine Motors. While at Pine Motors Jim gained experience that later allowed him the opportunity to own his own body shop in Wapello, which he and Ruby ran together for over 20 years. Jim loved antique cars and restored several of them.
Jim will be deeply missed by his wife, Ruby; daughter Connie (William) Pierce of Wapello; granddaughters, Sandie (Walter) McDowell of Overland Park, Kansas and Bridget Pierce of Austin, Texas; great-grandchildren, Noah Garr and Zach McDowell and sister, Phyllis (Al) Faria of California.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents; his grandparents, Bert and Bertha Robertson and James and Viola Gott and brother, Gordan Gott.
A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting David’s obituary at www.prughfuneral.com.
Charlene Mae Aspelmeier, 94, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at her home at Legacy Assisted Living in Iowa City, Iowa. Services will be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, 11 am at the Wapello Methodist Church. The family will receive visitors from 9 – 11 am prior to the funeral service. Arrangements are in the care of the Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services of Wapello.
Memorials may be directed to Wapello Community Swimming Pool or Iowa City Hospice.
Charlene was born October 30, 1928, in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Charles and Erva (Johnson) Wasson. She graduated from Burlington High School and Burlington Junior College and later went back to school to earn her Bachelors degree in 1974 from Iowa Wesleyan College. In 1948 while Charlene was working at Schramms Department Store, her coworkers helped arrange a blind date. On November 5, 1950, that blind date resulted in her 73-year marriage to William Aspelmeier. Charlene and Bill made their home first in Kentucky and Alabama while Bill was in the military service and then on several Iowa DNR Wildlife Units before moving to Wapello in 1964. They became active within the Wapello community and it remained their home until they moved to Iowa City in 2021.
Charlene and Bill especially enjoyed the time they spent at their Mississippi River Cabin at Port Louisa and at a winter home in Crystal River, Florida. Charlene worked as an elementary teacher before staying home to raise her family. She later worked as the librarian for the Keck Memorial Library in Wapello. She was a member of the Wapello United Methodist Church, PEO, American Legion Auxiliary, Wapello Study Club, Louisa County Historical Society and TOPS. She proudly served for many years on the Wapello Community Pool Board and was involved in the planning for the new pool, knowing how important a pool was for a community.
Charlene was a familiar face and a friend to all in Wapello. She dearly loved spending time with family and was extremely proud of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Although she was not a sports fan she enjoyed traveling to her grandchildren’s games, and rarely missed an event. Charlene and Bill would make weekly, if not daily trips, to Anamosa and Iowa City to watch grandchildren’s activities.
She is survived by her husband, William Aspelmeier, daughters JoAnn (Jeff) Hinz, Anamosa, Judy (Rick) Stephenson, Iowa City, and Carla (Rick) Marolt, Iowa City; grandchildren Amanda (Mike) Reck, Andrea (Mark) Baumler, Austin Hinz, all of Anamosa, Daniel (Laura) Stephenson, Carver, MN, and Jill (Matt Porebski) Stephenson,
Gail Ann Snowden Vogelgesang, 65, of Burlington, died Thursday, June 22, 2023, at the Danville Care Center.
Gail was born August 31, 1957 in Canton, Illinois and grew up in Burlington, Iowa. She was the oldest child of Jim Snowden and Janice Horner Snowden’s four kids, and never let any of her siblings forget it.
She graduated from Morning Sun High School in 1975 and eventually made her home in California during her twenties and thirties, studying at the University of California, Davis. When she returned to Burlington she ran into her high school friend, James P. “Vogie” Vogelgesang, and the two eventually married on their houseboat while cruising the Mississippi on June 1, 2002.
Gail was a lover of the blues, dogs, the Chicago Cubs, and reading. She always had a book (or 15) she was reading at any given time, and had an insatiable appetite for the written word.
Despite often telling her siblings she had always wished she was an only child, her love for her brother and sisters was fierce, if hard for her to express. We will miss her challenging intellect, her biting wit, and her raucous laughter.
She is survived by her mom, Janice Snowden of Burlington, Iowa; her sister, Kelly Wilson of Wichita, Kansas; and her sister Lisa Snowden of Kansas City, Missouri.
Gail is preceded in death by her husband, Jim Vogelgesang, her dad, Jim Snowden, and her brother, Jeff Snowden.
The Graveside Committal Service for Gail will be 2:00 PM, Monday, June 26, 2023 at Sacred Heart Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for Compassus Hospice, www.compassus.com.
Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.
Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Gail’s obituary at www.prughfuneral.com.
Larry Dean Aden, 86, of Burlington, Iowa, died Sunday, May 28, 2023 at his home at Bickford Cottage.
Born August 14, 1936 in Burlington, Iowa, he was the son of John and Sini (DeBuhr) Aden.
He was a 1953 graduate of Burlington High School and graduated Burlington Junior College. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict from 1955-1957. He worked for the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant for 38 years in the Engineering and Quality Departments.
He married Geri Blythe. They later divorced.
Larry loved listening to all music, especially with steel guitars. In his younger years he owned and flew his own airplane and loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He enjoyed playing golf and reading and spent a lot of time at the Burlington Public Library.
He is survived by his two children; Karen (Jeff) Elliott and Sandy Elmore both of Burlington; grandchildren, Derek (Jaden) Elmore and Kayla Elmore; several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren and two nephews and one niece.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother John Aden and sister Delores Foster.
A celebration of life will be held during the Bees baseball game on Saturday, July 1st at the First Base Pavilion. There will be a special tent at the gate with tickets for friends and family. The gates open at 5:30 p.m. and game time is 6:30 p.m. The Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard will conduct military honors at 5:45 p.m. at the pavilion.
Inurnment will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, July 1st at Aspen Grove Cemetery. Mr. Andy Avery will provide music and prayer.
Memorials have been established for Kings Daughters and Quilts of Valor.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.lunningfuneralchapel.com
Jane Whalen, 86, of Burlington, died on her 86th birthday, June 20, 2023, at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Burlington.
Born June 20, 1937, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Francis and Margaret “Ruth” (Lansford) Willem. She married William Whalen on August 17, 1957 in Burlington.
Jane was a homemaker and worked for the Notre Dame High School lunch program.
She was a member of Divine Mercy Parish. She loved bowling and was a member of the Burlington Bowlers Hall of Fame along with the Red Hat Society.
She is survived by her husband William Whalen of Burlington; three sons, Michael Whalen of West Burlington, James Whalen of Gaylord, Michigan and Donald Whalen of Burlington; three grandchildren, Jonathan Whalen, Amanda Dean and Breanna Whalen; one great granddaughter Leia Whalen; four siblings, Roger Willem of Urbandale, Iowa, Donald Willem of White Lake, Michigan, Phillip Willem and Marcia Alter both of Burlington; nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
The Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Whalen will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 27th at SS Mary and Patrick Catholic Church of Divine Mercy Parish in West Burlington. The Rev. Father Marty Goetz will be the celebrant. Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Saturday, June 24th at Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for her grandchildren.
