Leo “Jumpy” Robinson Jr., age 84, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, NY surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 17, 1938 in Keokuk, Iowa. He was the son of Leo Edward and Mary Azlean Robinson. Leo attended Keokuk High School where he received the nickname “Jumpy” for his athletic ability. Leo enlisted into the U.S. Air Force at the young age of 17, serving from January 4, 1956 until October...

Mary Patricia Kuehnel, 67, of Burlington, IA, was called home on October 17, 2022 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center. She was surrounded by her loving family. Mary Patricia was born September 18, 1955, in Grand Forks, North Dakota to Norman and Alice Helle Kuehnel. Mary was the fifth child out of nine; the eldest girl. Mary worked at the Klein Center for 25 years and then, Hope Haven Cottonwood until she retired. Her love for her work and patients showed throughout her...

Doug Crist, 73, of Burlington, died Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice in West Burlington. Born April 15, 1949, in Mount Pleasant, he was the son of Donald Franklin and Betty Jane Fiscus Crist. On February 1, 1974, he married Cindi Albright in Stronghurst, IL.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving one tour of combat inland during the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1970. Doug was an Iron Worker out of Local #577 and later became the Business Agent for #577,...

Donald (Don) William Eversmeyer, 83, of Burlington, died Sunday, December 4, 2022, at the OakView Nursing Home and Rehabilitation in Burlington. Born June 19, 1939, in Oakville, IA, he was the son of W. Delbert and Helen Kathleen Heins Eversmeyer. On July 16, 1961, he married Sharon Elaine Miller in Burlington. She preceded him in death on December 31, 2016. He graduated from Wapello High School in 1957. He then went on to attend Burlington Junior College and graduated with an associates...

Larry D. Meyers, 87, of Burlington, died Sunday, December 4, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City. Born September 26, 1935, in Marengo, IA, he was the son of Albert Bruce and Fanny Alzerine Bray Meyers. On June 16, 1962, he married Eva Lou Runyan in Woodbine, IA.  He was a 1954 graduate of Franklin Junior and Senior High School in Cedar Rapids.  He then attended Iowa State University, receiving his BS, MA, and Ph. D. in School Administration in...

James Edward Nelson Sr., 79, of Burlington, died Thursday, December 1, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City. Born April 10, 1943, in Burlington, Iowa, he was the son of Arthur and Nelly Janzen Nelson. On January 1, 1967, he married Marsha Larkins in Burlington.  He graduated from Burlington High School then attended Iowa State for two years.  Jim was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War from July 14, 1966 until April 15,...

Norma Jean Zelsdorf, 94, of Burlington, died Monday, November 21, 2022, at the Klein Center in West Burlington. Born December 28, 1927, in Goodell, IA, she was the daughter of Lee Rueben and Mildred Marie Fuller Robbins. On July 29, 1950, she married Robert Thomas "Tom" Zelsdorf in Palatine, IL. He died on September 14, 2001. Norma graduated from Goodell High School then attended Hamilton Business College in Mason City, Iowa. She worked as a secretary for General Mills in...

Shirley Jean Corman, 87, of Sperry, died Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City. Born May 20, 1935, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Glen L. and Mary E. Dowell Chesnut. On August 12, 1956, she married Warren Corman in West Hill Methodist Church.  She graduated from Burlington High School.   Shirley worked as a nurse for over 40 years. She worked for Burlington Medical Center, Mediapolis High School and for Dr....

We invite you to our annual  Holiday Remembrance Service  Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 2:00 PM  at 3940 Division Street. Join us for a memorial service led by Rev. Brooke Anthony of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) as we take a moment to reflect on the families we have served over the past year and honor their loved ones this holiday season. Following the service, we will present each family with a personalized, hand-blown glass angel ornament bearing the name of...

Ruby Marie Green, 52, of Burlington, died Monday, November 28, 2022, at her home. Born December 17, 1969, in Clarksville, TN, she was the daughter of Gene and Jonnie Land Green. She met the love of her life, Michael Schneider and were together for 27 years.   Ruby graduated from Fort Madison High School.  Ruby was free spirited and loved music, dancing, and all animals. She enjoyed writing poetry and had a poem published in the National Library of Poetry. Ruby enjoyed...