Janice I. Duncan, 73, of Burlington, died Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington. Born August 18, 1950, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Fredrick William and Louise Amelia Kuntz Carter. She married Jimmy Cross and was later divorced. Janice then married William I. Duncan and they were later divorced. Janice worked as a telephone operator in Arizona for 14 years and later retired after 12 years of work from Walmart in...

Thomas E. Reger, 95, of Apple Valley, MN died Tuesday, February 13, 2024.   Born November 4, 1928, in Burlington, IA, he was the son of Charles Wesley and Abbie Williams Reger. On December 23, 1950, he married Odett Evelyn Stoermer in Burlington, IA. She died on May 8, 2010.   He graduated from Burlington High School. Tom continued his education at the University of Iowa, where he received his Bachelor's Degree.   Tom worked for 3M as a Sales Manager for 40 years until his...

Juanita May Boyle, 96, of Burlington, died Sunday, February 18, 2024, at the OakView Nursing Home and Rehabilitation in Burlington. Born May 2, 1927, in Mt. Pleasant, IA, she was the daughter of Andrew  and Alma R. Wilson Boyd. On May 19, 1947, she married Thomas Frederic  in West Burlington, Iowa. He passed away May 27, 2014. Juanita worked for 32 years as a Nursing Assistant for Mercy Hospital, Burlington Medical Center, and the Klein Center. Juanita was a member of Divine...

Dana L. Weiss, 88, of West Burlington, died Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the OakView Nursing Home and Rehabilitation in Burlington. Born February 14, 1936, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Benjamin N. and Esther Deitsch Wagler. On May 7, 1955, she married James Edward Weiss in St. John's Church in Burlington. He died on December 31, 2019. Dana's most important job was being a homemaker and mother. She also worked for H&R Block, Younkers and the Burlington Welcome...

Sandra (Sandie) Lorraine Bannier, 76, of West Burlington, died Monday, April 15, 2024, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington. Born September 22, 1947, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Jack and Lois Melvin Ramey. She met William Elliot Bannier square dancing and they married a few years later on December 5, 1980 in Pleasant Grove Church.  She was graduate of West Burlington High School and later became a Registered Nurse.  Sandie knew from a young...

Betty E. Swafford, 78, of Burlington, died Saturday, April 6, 2024, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington. Born May 7, 1945, in Atascadero, CA, she was the daughter of John Everett and Ines Velma McKelvey Brown.  Betty worked for Champion Spark Plug and retired after 31 years of service. Betty was a very active member and officer of the UAW, Local 1237. She enjoyed traveling, especially to Naples, Florida to visit her daughter. She was her grandchildren,...

Iona Louise LaVeine, 93, of West Burlington, died Monday, April 22, 2024, at the OakView Nursing Home and Rehabilitation in Burlington. Born May 22, 1930, in Oquawka Township, IL, she was the daughter of Elmer and Belva Ashby Tee. On December 20, 1955, she married Robert Edward LaVeine in Monmouth, Il. He died on January 27, 2015. Iona taught Economics for Southeastern Community College in the 70's and 80's. She was also the owner and operator of LaVeine Rentals until her...

Dallam "Dal" Gilbert Thompson, 92, of Burlington, died Friday, April 12, 2024, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington. Born April 4, 1932, in Burlington, he was the son of Derby D. and Dorothy M. Wilson Thompson. On September 15, 1956, he married Shirley J Brown in Colesburg, IA.  He graduated from Burlington High School in 1950, and then attended the University of Iowa. Dal was an aircraft engine mechanic and flight crew member in the Navy during...

Roy Stanley Redd Smith, 71, of Burlington, died Friday, March 15, 2024, at the Azria Health Prairie Ridge in Mediapolis. Born December 16, 1952, in Burlington, he was the son of Donald Alvin Redd and Betty Marie Webster Smith. He met the caregiver of his life, Claudetta Lee Tucker and they spent over 50 years together.  He was a 1971 graduate of Burlington High School. He also attended many classes over the years at Southeastern Community College.   Roy worked for the Iowa...

Brady Paul Christ, 20, of Burlington, died Friday, April 5, 2024 at his home, after a lifelong battle with Adrenoleukodystrophy. Born May 30, 2003, in West Burlington, he was the son of Brian Joseph and Kristen Michelle Chesterfield Christ.  He was a 2021 graduate of Burlington Notre Dame High School. Brady assisted his father with the family business, working on investments to build capital for charitable organizations.  He was of Catholic faith and was a member of Divine Mercy...