Gertrude M. Cluney, 54, of Burlington, died 8:45 a.m. Monday, February 26, 2018 at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington.
Born April 7, 1963 in Alexandria, Virginia, she was the daughter of Jesse Owens and Charlene (Boulanger) Branson.
She was a Certified Nursing Assistant and a caretaker for many years. She loved her grandkids, spending holidays with her family, loved listening to music and enjoyed life.
Survivors include her mother, Charlene Branson of Maryland; two children; Christina Weir of Fort Madison and Daniel Lee (Megan) Cluney of Burlington; daughter-in-law, Carrie Reusch of Burlington; 13 grandchildren; Jordan, Gregory III, Paige, Cashmere, Davinity, Xavier, Johna, Davina, Shalynn, Tommy, Spencer, Rilynne, Cierra; four brothers, Rick Owens of Illinois and Roy Owens, Jesse Owens Jr. and Tim Owens all of Wisconsin; one sister, Josette DeMarco of Pennsylvania.
She was preceded in death by her father, two sons, Greg Cluney Jr. and John Weir and one sister Carolyn Owens.
There will be no formal funeral services. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation has been accorded and entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel.
Helen Frances (Bushman) Ives, 96, of Burlington, died at 11:35 PM Monday, February 26, 2018, at the Arbor Court Nursing Home in Mount Pleasant.
Born August 29, 1921, in Ottumwa, she was the daughter of Lloyd and Mary McGowan Bushman. She married Max Woodrow Ives. He died on August 15, 1978.
Survivors include her two sons, Joe (Gloria) Ives of Blakesburg, IA, and Mark (Mary) Ives of Pine Bluff, AR; three daughters, Pam (Fritz) Merrit of Burlington, Mary Potter of Pine Bluff, AR and Angela Marie (Fidel) Garcia of Burlington; 17 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM following a Rosary Service at 5:00 PM, Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.
The Funeral Mass of the Resurrection for Mrs. Ives will be 10:00 AM Friday, March 2, 2018, at Divine Mercy Parish-SS. Mary and Patrick Catholic Church, West Burlington with Very Rev. Father Marty Goetz as the Celebrant. Music will be provided by the Des Moines County Resurrection Choir. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, West Burlington.
A memorial has been established for Divine Mercy Parish – SS. Mary and Patrick Catholic Church, West Burlington.
Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.
A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Helen’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.
Dale Wilford Wehage, age 80, of Wapello, died Sunday afternoon, February 25, 2018, at the Wapello Specialty Care. The son of Art and Selma Andries Wehage, he was born on August 13, 1937 in Kingston. Dale married Nancy Hainey on August 13, 1957 at the Salem Lutheran Church.
He graduated from Huron High School. Dale had worked at the Kingston Grocery Store, the Burlington Northern Railroad, Leigh-Leopold, a farmhand for Rothel Walker and Orin and Elmer Hayes, and then at Oakville Feed and Grain for 28 years. After the flood of 2008, they moved to Wapello and Dale worked at the Wapello Jack & Jill Grocery Store.
Dale belonged to the Solid Rock Baptist Church, he enjoyed flea markets and was a Corn Items Collector. He also enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and especially being a jokester.
His family includes his wife, Nancy; two sons, Michael Wehage & Heidi Hemphill of Wapello and Wesley Wehage of Wapello; three grandchildren, Haley & Tyler Vahle of Burlington, Bryan Wehage of Burlington, and Kevin & Becky Wehage of Mediapolis; two great grandchildren, Riley and Taylor Wehage of Burlington; a sister, Alice Long of Muscatine; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Kenneth and Ronnie; a grandson, Eddie; and a granddaughter, Tiffany.
The funeral ceremony for Dale Wehage will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at the Solid Rock Baptist Church in Wapello with Pastor Dan Doolin officiating. Burial will follow at the Edwards Cemetery in Oakville with a lunch to follow at the Church.
Memorial Gifts will benefit the Solid Rock Baptist Church.
The Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home in Wapello is providing the care and arrangements.
Condolences may be given and viewed at www.dudgeonmcculley.com.
