Bob Murphy, 86, of Burlington, died Sunday, November 19, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington. Born April 5, 1937, in Burlington, IA, he was the son of Kenneth H. and Jeanette Kiersey Murphy. On November 21, 1964, he married Judith Rhodes. Bob proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force from 1956-1962. Bob was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Burlington. He enjoyed roller skating, where he met the love of his life. Bob...

Marjorie Wheeler passed away Monday, November 13, 2023 surrounded by her family in Morning Sun, Iowa. Marjorie was born December 15, 1932 in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Guy and Maud (Warren) Jamison.  Marjorie graduated from Wapello High School before going to school for training to be a phone operator.  She later went on to own and operate a bed and breakfast called Marge’s Roost for 10 years. Marjorie was a member of Centenary Morning Sun Methodist Church and...

Dean Boysen, 87, of West Burlington, died Friday, December 1, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington. Born June 10, 1936, in Denison, IA, he was the son of Henry F. and Inez Childress Boysen and lived with his parents on the family farm in Deloit, IA. Dean proudly served his country in the US Army prior to the start of the Vietnam War, he was stationed in Panama. On April 22, 1977, he married Margaret Virginia West in Burlington. From this union, Dean gained...

Polly Ann Heitmeier, 64, of West Burlington, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 3, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington. Born January 10th, 1959, in Macomb, Illinois, she was the daughter of Robert Nolan and Hazel Irene Grimm Carson. On June 23rd, 1979, she married the love of her life Royce Eugene Heitmeier in Burlington, Iowa with whom she was able to be married to for forty four wonderful years.  She was a CNA at Great River Medical Center for...

Mel C. Davis Schiefer passed away surrounded by her family in Burlington, Iowa, on December 5, 2023.  She was 79 years old. Mel was born September 6, 1944 in Nevada, Missouri, the daughter of Jesse and Alta (Hogan) Harper.  Mel was a kind hearted woman who had a passion for helping people.  She achieved her Masters degree to work as a mental health therapist to further that goal.  Mel loved spending time with her children, grandson and siblings.  She enjoyed...

Jule A. Bardy, 81, of Burlington, died Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at OakView Nursing Home and Rehabilitation in Burlington. Born September 11, 1942, in Superior, WI, she was the daughter of Joseph John and Ann Agnes Stralka Sitek. On September 23, 1972, she married the love of her life, David Charles Bardy in Superior, WI. The couple met when the railroads they were working for merged in 1970.  Jule worked at Burlington Northern Railroad for nine years, Kirlin's Hallmark for nine...

Please join us for our annual Holiday Remembrance Service on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 2 PM at 3940 Division Street.   Following a memorial service, families we have served over the past year will be presented with a personalized glass angel ornament bearing the name of their loved one. Everyone is invited to stay for refreshments and fellowship following the service in our community room. Additional angel ornaments are available for purchase.   Reservations are...

John E. "Jack" Schmidt, 95, of Burlington, died Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington. Born February 26, 1928, in Ottumwa, IA, he was the son of Clarence and Grace Wren Schmidt. On September 26, 1950, he married Patricia Jeanne Hervey in Ottumwa. She preceded him in death on January 2, 2012. He attended St. Ambrose University. He worked as a purchasing agent for the Kenmar Manufacturing Company in Ottumwa for seven years,...

Alexander Earl Spiker, 48, of West Burlington, died Monday, November 27, 2023, at his home. Born August 13, 1975, in Monmouth, IL, he was the son of John L and Connie S Whitmore Spiker. On October 7, 2017, he married Linda Liby in Stronghurst, IL.  Alex attended Oquawka Grade School, Tri Valley Middle School in Gladstone, IL and Union High School in Biggsville, IL. Southeastern Community College. He worked for Raiders Pre Cast Concrete, Carl A. Nelson plant services and most recently...

Linda (Stamp) Lemon, 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 25, 2023, surrounded by family at Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa.  Linda was born June 1, 1952, in Knoxville, Iowa, the daughter of Darlene (Coleman) Conway and Carroll E. Miller. She spent a great deal of time with her maternal grandparents in Knoxville, growing up in the church where she developed a love of music and singing. She learned to play piano by ear and participated in choirs at church and...