Please join us in celebrating the lives of loved ones who have passed with a symbolic butterfly release. We will host a brief memorial service followed by the release and refreshments in our Community Room.  This event is open to all families and is held rain or shine. Please RSVP by June 2 to 319-752-2828. Held at 3940 Division Street  Saturday, June 4th at 1:00 PM  

Mark Allen Deggendorf, 62, passed away on April 22, 2022 unexpectedly at his home of natural causes.  He was born on April 12th, 1960 in Monticello, Iowa to Robert (Bob) Deggendorf and Ruby Sharon (Dill) Deggendorf. Mark grew up in Burlington, Iowa. He graduated from Burlington Community High School in 1978. After high school he attended Southeast Missouri State College in Cape Girardeau, MO with his Bachelor of Science degree in 1983. Following College he moved to Colorado Springs,...

Julie Anne Newman, 59, of Burlington, died Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at her home. Born December 17, 1962, in Ames, IA, she was the daughter of Edward O. and Lela E. Shaver Freeman. She married Scott Newman on September 26, 1998 and they later divorced. Julie attended West Burlington High School and graduated in 1981.  She worked for Jack's Discount, later known as Shopko, Hyvee Gas and the Beat Tavern. Julie was a member of the Eagles and Burlington Gym.  Survivors include...

Robert Eugene Barnes Jr., 67, of Salem, IA, died at noon on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. Born August 27, 1954, in Macomb, IL, he was the son of Robert Eugene Barnes and Catherine Almeada Bollinger Feehan.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving from July 17, 1972 until September 3, 1976. Bobby worked for Heatilator for many years and designed fireplaces. He was dedicated to the Lord and was ordained. He was very crafty and artistic and...

Garrett Lee Rupe, 28, of Burlington, died at 9:43 AM Saturday, May 14, 2022, at his home. Born December 20, 1993, in Mount Pleasant, IA, he was the son of Philip Lee Rupe and Angela Lynn Krieger Rupe. Garrett had a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Technologies from Iowa State University.  He worked for J&M Displays as a Transportation Manager. Garrett was an old soul from birth. He always had an open ear, regardless of someone's age or their interests. He would be happy...

Richard J Braun, 87, of Burlington, died at 9:15 PM Monday, May 16, 2022, at his home. Born August 21, 1934, in Burlington, he was the son of Joseph Edward and Agnes Catherine Moehn Braun. On February 11, 1961, he married Elaine R. Weniger at Divine Mercy Parish - St. John The Baptist Church in Burlington. She passed on January 29, 2012. Richard graduated from St. Paul's High School in Burlington in 1952, and obtained his Bachelor's of Science from Iowa State University in...

Betty Hazel, 79, of Burlington, died at 7:42 PM Saturday, May 21, 2022, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington. Born May 14, 1943, in Winamac, IN, She married Richard Swarringim and they later divorced in 1984. On August 30, 1990, she married Harry Carl Hazel in Mason City, IL. He preceded her in death on January 27, 2010. Betty graduated Winamac High School and later graduated with an Associate's Degree from Minnesota University. Betty was a member of the...

Mary Joan Reid, 77, of West Burlington, died at 12:30 AM Friday, May 20, 2022, at her home. Born December 27, 1944, in Fort Madison, IA, she was the daughter of Charles Edward and Mary Catherine Cormick Bertlshofer. On July 17, 1965, she married Larry P. Reid in St. Joseph's Church in Ft. Madison.  She was a 1962 graduate of Central Lee High School. She was a grain elevator operator for Twoneys for several years. Joan was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. A homemaker at heart,...

Clifford “Keith” Howard of Burlington, IA went home to be with Jesus on Monday May 9, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on Christmas Day 1941 in Quincy, IL to William Roy Howard Sr. and Mary Elizabeth (Kistner) Zippe. Keith met his sweetheart one day and just kept asking her out until she finally relented, marrying Rita Marie Cline at St. Mary’s Church in West Burlington on June 11, 1966.  Keith was a graduate of Burlington High School and of the...

Jack Williams Jr., 66, of Burlington, died at 8:32 AM Sunday, May 1, 2022, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington. 2 Corinthians 5:8 "We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord".  Born April 27, 1956, in Ottumwa, IA, he was the son of Jack Richard and Darlene Shirley Ann Williams.  Jack worked at the Exide Battery Company as a foreman.  Jack was a member of the Concordia Lutheran Church....