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Bonnie Scurr-Smith

Bonnie Scurr-Smith

Aug 22, 2022

WILLIAMSBURG-Bonnie L. Scurr-Smith, age 69, of Williamsburg, died Monday, August 22, 2022, at Rosehaven Nursing Home in Marengo.Bonnie was born April 24, 1953, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, to Howard T. and Catherine L. (Sutter) Scurr.  She attended elementary school in Oskaloosa and graduated from Burlington High School.  Bonnie then graduated from the University of Iowa with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. ...

Andrew "AJ" Becker

Andrew "AJ" Becker

Aug 20, 2022

Andrew James (AJ) Becker of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Stamford, CT passed August 20, 2022.

He was born on August 25, 1987, the son of Lori Alberts and James M. Becker, Jr. He is survived by two brothers and a sister; Dillon J. Becker (28) and Cameron R. Becker (31) of Scottsdale, AZ; and Grace A. Becker (5) of...

Elizabeth "Betsy" Pilkington

Elizabeth "Betsy" Pilkington

Aug 20, 2022

 

Elizabeth P. (Betsy) Warner Pilkington

 

Elizabeth P. (Betsy) Pilkington, 67, passed away on August 20, 2022 in Iowa City, surrounded by her family, following a short but intense battle with cancer.

Betsy was born on February 1, 1955 to Bruce Nelson Warner and Georgia Lortz Warner. She grew up in North English, Iowa and enjoyed a close relationship...

Sharon Lou Ellis

Sharon Lou Ellis

Aug 19, 2022

 

 

KEOTA-Sharon Lou Furgason - Ellis, age 70, of Keota, died Friday, August 19, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.

    Sharon was born March 4, 1952, in Rock Island, Illinois, to Junior W. and Joan M. Glasgow-Furgason.  She grew up in West Chester and attended Mid Prairie High School.  On June 6, 1979, she married Larry J....

Alberta Jean Doehrmann

Alberta Jean Doehrmann

Aug 18, 2022

 

Williamsburg-Alberta Jean Doehrmann was born October 22, 1936 in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Eugene and Thelma (Roberts) Freeman.  Her father passed away in March of 1936.  Thelma’s dad Samuel Roberts and wife Mollie raised her  and her sister Dorothy.  She graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1955.  Jean was united in marriage to Ron Doehrmann on August...

Mary Lou Harris

Mary Lou Harris

Aug 18, 2022

North English- Mary Lou Harris was born April 25, 1932 at home near North English, Iowa County, Iowa, the daughter of Quincy & Winona (Bennett) Lockridge. She graduated from North English High School in 1950. On November 10, 1950, Mary Lou was united in marriage to Jerry Dean Harris at the North English Christian Church. She was a life-long farm...

Marilyn Slaubaugh Fisher

Marilyn Slaubaugh Fisher

Aug 17, 2022

 

Marilyn Slaubaugh Fisher, 93, died Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Highland Ridge Assisted Living in Williamsburg.

Marilyn was born in an Iowa farmhouse in Iowa County, the first-born daughter of Russell and Ella (Hochstetler) Kinsinger. She attended public schools until her high school junior and senior years when she transferred to the Hesston Academy, Hesston, Kansas and graduated in...

Dorothea Gingerich

Dorothea Gingerich

Aug 17, 2022

Dorothea Gingerich, 98, died Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Pleasantview Home in Kalona.

Dorothea was born October 24, 1923, in Etna Green, Indiana, the daughter of Peter and Emma (Mullet) Graber. As a young woman, she worked as a nanny and at a country store stocking the shelves, pumping gas, and working the soda fountain. On February 12, 1948, she...

Vada V. Byrum

Vada V. Byrum

Aug 17, 2022

 

PACKWOOD-Vada V. Byrum, age 99, of Packwood, died Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Manor House Care Center in Sigourney.

Vada was born April 24, 1923, near Ollie, Iowa, the daughter of Howard and Catherine (Keasling) Van Orsdall.  Vada’s mother Catherine died at a young age so she was raised by Frank and Annie Carter, (Howard’s sister). Vada was united...

Theodora "Teddy" Wallace

Theodora "Teddy" Wallace

Aug 17, 2022

 

Williamsburg-Theodora Wallace was a devout Christian and loving mother who placed God and family as the two most important elements of her life.  She believed that faith, family, and a good education where the cornerstones of one’s life and she made personal sacrifices to ensure her children were raised with these cornerstones.  Theodora was born on November 20, 1935...

Stanley W. Ross

Stanley W. Ross

Aug 17, 2022

MOUNT PLEASANT – Stanley, W. Ross, 80, of Fort Madison formerly of Mount Pleasant, died Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Parkview Manor in Wellman.

Stanley was born March 7, 1942, in Mount Union, Iowa, the son of Virgil and Lois (Harned) Ross. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School and attended Burlington Business School.  He served in the United States...

Marlene L. Statler

Marlene L. Statler

Aug 16, 2022

MOUNT PLEASANT- Marlene L. Statler, 89, of Mount Pleasant, died Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at the Lone Tree Care Center, in Lone Tree. Services are pending at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel.

Marlene was born October 29, 1932, in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of Miles and Ruth (Kopp) Mallams. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1950. On January 7,...

Kathleen Hanson

Kathleen Hanson

Aug 16, 2022

Iowa City- Kathleen Rose Hanson was born April 23, 1941 in Parnell, Iowa, the daughter of Arnold and Anna Veda (Lower) Hanson, Sr.  She graduated from Parnell High School.  Kathleen worked for Procter & Gamble for over 30 years, retiring in 1996.  She loved her miniature Schnauzers from Binx to Dash and currently Andy.  Kathleen enjoyed working in her flower gardens, walking her dog,...

Kenneth Greiner

Kenneth Greiner

Aug 14, 2022

 

KEOTA-Kenneth Joseph Greiner, age 81, of Keota, died Sunday, August 14, 2022, at the Keokuk County Health Center in Sigourney.    Kenneth was born June 26, 1941, in Talleyrand, to Bernard and Adella (Adam) Greiner and graduated from St. Elizabeth High School in Harper in 1959.  He served in the National Guard as a Tank Loader for eight years,...

Patricia Vincent

Patricia Vincent

Aug 14, 2022

Wellman-Patricia Ann Vincent was born April 22, 1937, in Iowa County, Iowa, the daughter of Urie and Elsie (Yoder) Slaubaugh.  She graduated from Wellman High School with the class of 1955. Patricia was united in marriage to Charles Vincent September 17, 1977 in Keota, Iowa. She worked for Iowa Southern Utilities for 25 years. She enjoyed golfing, going on walks,...

Bernadine Hervey

Bernadine Hervey

Aug 13, 2022

KESWICK-Bernadine Hervey, age 97, of Keswick, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at the Manor House Care Center in Sigourney.

            Ruby Bernadine (Taylor) Hervey was born April 27, 1925, north of Keswick in Iowa County, the daughter of William Henry (Bill) and Mable Lee (Wyant) Taylor.  She attended country school and later...

Dennis E. Fraise

Dennis E. Fraise

Aug 13, 2022

 

MOUNT PLEASANT- Dennis E. Fraise, 66, of Mount Pleasant, died Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.

Dennis was born November 26, 1955, in Mount Pleasant, the son of Victor and Jean (Peterman) Fraise. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1975. Dennis worked for Staats, Buff’s Truckstop and Community Actions. He...

Robert Leroy Bowman

Robert Leroy Bowman

Aug 12, 2022

SOUTH ENGLISH-Robert Leroy Bowman, age 83, formerly of South English, died Friday, August 12, 2022, at Colonial Manor in Amana, due to complications of a stroke.

            Bob was born at home in Webster, Iowa, on December 5, 1938, the son of Burdette Yoakam Bowman and Annabelle Winegarden.  Bob’s life was changed by a near fatal encephalitis infection at age...

Loran Lee Bender

Loran Lee Bender

Aug 11, 2022

Wellman- Loran Lee Bender was born October 7, 1950, in Washington, the son of Neil H. and Velma (Zook) Bender. He attended Mid-Prairie High School graduating with the class of 1968. Loran joined the United States Army in 1968, serving in the Vietnam War. Loran was united in marriage to Monica LaGrange in 1974, and they were blessed with two...

Roger Dean Yoder

Roger Dean Yoder

Aug 10, 2022

Roger Dean Yoder, who resided in Bakersfield, CA went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 10, 2022 in Los Angeles, CA. He was surrounded by his wife of 42 years, Dixie Jean Yoder and his children, Adam (Sarah) Yoder and Luke Yoder of Austin, TX and Hannah Reinhardt of Sandford, NC. Roger is also survived by a...

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