www.thehawkeye.com THE HAWK EYE !" BURLINGTON, IOWA Friday • November 1, 2013 5B FOR THE RECORD More obituaries More obituaries can be found on Page 6B. Paid Notice Obituary policy The Hawk Eye publishes standard death notices of Burlington-area residents or former area residents free of charge as part of its news report. Information should be supplied by a mortuary. The newspaper also accepts custom obituary advertisements, for which there is a charge. Marcus Reno 3940 Division St. Burlington, Iowa 52601 (319) 752-2828 Toll Free 1-877-752-2828 Darrell Wyckoff T h e Funeral Service for Darrell D. Wyckoff, 60, will be 10:00 a.m. today at Thielen Funeral Home, with Reverend Gary Karas officiating. A memorial has been established for the American Cancer Society. Connie Schnedler T h e Memorial Service for Connie Schn e d l e r, 70, will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Thielen Funeral Home, with Reverend Mary Shultz officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 8:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., with the family to receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. today at Thielen Funeral Home. A memorial has been established for the Battered Women’s Shelter. Joseph Daly T h e Celebration of Life for Joseph Patrick Daly, 72, will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, at Melissa Nichols and Joe Hesseltine’s home at 516 Summer Street in Burlington. Cremation has been entrusted to Thielen Crematory. A memorial has been established. Richard Lewis T h e Memorial Service with M asoni c Rites for Richard A. “Dick” Lewis, 92, will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Thielen Funeral Home, with Pastor Dean Moberg officiating and full military honors rendered by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard. Burial will be in Rock Island National Cemetery at a later date. Cremation has been entrusted to Thielen Crematory. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been made for Great River Hospice or the charity of your choice. Orville Dochterman T h e Funeral Service for Orville J. Dochterman, 93, will be 1:00 p.m. Monday at Thielen Funeral Home, with Rev. Father Marty Goetz officiating and full military honors rendered by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Sunday at Thielen Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends. Memorials have been established for the Wounded Warrior Project and for the Burlington Municipal Band. Condolences may be sent from www.thielenfuneralhome.com. Marcus Elliott Reno, 63, of St. Petersburg, Fla., formerly of Burlington, died Friday, Oct. 25, 2013, at his home following a battle with congestive heart failure and associated illnesses. Born May 20, 1950, in Ottumwa, he was the son of Max Eugene and Frances Hartzler Reno. On Aug. 21, 1970, he married Sharon Holtkamp, and they later divorced. Mr. Reno worked as a probation officer for the Eighth Judicial District in Burlington, then worked as a quality assurance professional for Mason Hanger, Silas Mason Co. at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant in Middletown. He worked for Olin Ordnance, which became General Dynamics-OTS, in St. Petersburg and worked as quality manager of Bulova Technologies Ordnance Systems in Mayo, Fla. He graduated from Harmony High School in Farmington in 1968 and University of Iowa College of Business Administration in 1979. He was a member, lead singer and guitar player of the southeast Iowa rock and roll band, The Wanderers, for two decades. He enjoyed golf, music, going to Tampa Bay Rays baseball games, watching the St. Louis Cardinals, Iowa Hawkeyes and Chicago Bears. Survivors include two brothers, Stephen Reno and William Reno, and nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. The celebration of life service for Mr. Reno will be at a later date. Burial will be in Bonaparte Cemetery. Memorials have been established for the Bonaparte Cemetery Association and hospice. A Life Tribute Funeral Care in Gulfport, Fla., is in charge of arrangements. John Paris Sr. John E. Paris Sr., 68, of Warsaw, Ill., died Monday, Oct. 28, 2013, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. Born Sept. 6, 1945, in Keokuk, he was the son of Oscar “Jake” and Essie Hackard Paris. He married Shirley Mae Freetly. She preceded him in death. Mr. Paris worked at Hinkles, Oglvy’s and ADM in Keokuk. He retired from ADM in 1994 after 25 years of service. He served overseas in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He formerly was a member of the Nazarene church in Keokuk. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and enjoyed fishing and gardening. He played Santa Claus for many years in the area and at the mall in Keokuk. He was a patient man who loved spending time with his family. Survivors include two children, Tonya “Toni” Davis of Warsaw and David Paris of East Moline, Ill.; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, one son, one brother, one sister and his stepfather. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage, Ill. The funeral for Mr. Paris will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Community of Christ Church in Keokuk. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Keokuk. Memorials may be directed to his family. Harriet Anderson David Morris Harriet L. Anderson, 97, of Fort Madison died at 4:10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013, at The Madison. Born Aug. 17, 1916, in Fort Madison, she was the daughter of Harry and Margaret Mowbray Wilken. On Feb. 3, 1940, she married Francis “Dutch” Anderson in Fort Madison. He died Dec. 15, 1977. Mrs. Anderson worked production at Sheaffer Pen. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Fort Madison and loved traveling the world. Survivors include one son, Jon Anderson of Davenport. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters. The memorial Mass for Mrs. Anderson will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Church, with the Rev. Mark P. Spring as celebrant. Burial will follow in Soldiers’ Circle, Oakland Cemetery, Fort Madison. Her body has been cremated. A memorial has been established for Sacred Heart Church. King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory in Fort Madison is in charge of the arrangements. David Wayne Morris, 65, of Aledo, Ill., formerly of Burlington, died at 6:45 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013, at Aledo Health Care. Arrangements are pending at Lunning Chapel in Burlington. Paid Notice George Thornton, whale blaster Associated Press GRANTS PASS, Ore. — An Oregon highway engineer whose 1970 decision to use a half-ton of dynamite to blast away a beached dead whale became an Internet sensation has died. George Thomas Thornton was 84. The Oregon Department of Transportation said Thornton was a highly respected engineer who worked for the agency for 37 years. In November 1970, he got the call to remove a 45-foot-long sperm whale that washed up near Florence. He decided to use dynamite to disintegrate the animal. The blast rained down pieces of whale that covered spectators and flattened the roof of a car. Paid Notice 162 Years PRUGH 317 N. Fourth St., Burlington, Iowa (319) 754-8241 1-800-555-8573 Bessie Bell T h e Funeral Service for Mrs. Marcella A. “Sally” Dean, 92, who died S u n d a y, October 27, 2013, will be 11 a.m. today at Lunning Chapel, with the Rev. Father David Steinle officiating. Interment will be in Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call after 8 a.m. until the time of service. Memorials have been established for SS. Mary and Patrick Catholic Church and Great River Hospice. Geraldine F. McColloch The Graveside Funeral Service and Interment for Mrs. Geraldine Faye McColloch, 93, who died Sunday, October 27, 2013, will be 2 p.m. today in Aspen Grove Cemetery, with Pastor Rick Biedermann officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Friday, November 1st, at Lunning Chapel. Janet C. Courtney The Funeral Service for Ms. Janet Colleen Courtney, 60, who died Tuesday, October 29, 2013, will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 2nd, at Lunning Chapel, with the Rev. David Mixon officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Fort Madison. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the time of service. David W. Morris The Funeral Arrangements for Mr. David Wayne Morris, 65, who died Thursday, October 31, 2013, are pending at Lunning Chapel. Send a sympathy message at: www.LunningFuneralChapel.com Remembrance Picture Tributes and Funeral Services may be viewed at the respective obituaries of participating families. Roger Harold Williams, 88, of Keokuk died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013, at River Hills Village in Keokuk. Born April 19, 1925, in Keokuk, he was the son of John and Myrna Stahl Williams. On March 23, 1946, he married June Ruby Edith Batterby in Keokuk, and she died Nov. 21, 2002. Mr. Williams worked nearly 30 years as a foreman for Hubinger Co. and was a member of the company’s management club. He graduated from Keokuk Senior High in 1943 and served in the Army Air Corps during World War II, based in Norwich, England. His unit was awarded a commendation for distinguished service. He played football for one year at Iowa Wesleyan College and for a semi-pro team. He was a standout fast pitch softball player and F u n e r a l Ser vices for Bessie Evelyn Bell, 100, will be held in the First United Methodist Church, Burlington Saturday, at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Mike Orthel and Rev. Anna Blaedel will officiate. Graveside Committal Services will be held in Ollie, IA, following the service at 3:00 p.m. The family will receive friends in Prugh’s Chapel this evening, from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Memorials have been established for the First United Methodist Church, Burlington Municipal Band or Rock Creek Church Restoration Fund. Charles DeLashmutt A Fun e r a l Mass for Charles M . DeL ash mutt, 86, of Burlington, will be held at St. Paul Catholic Church, this morning, at 10:00 a.m. The celebrant will be Fr. Marty Goetz. Special music will be provided by the Des Moines County Resurrection Choir. Private interment of ashes will be held at a later date. A memorial has been established for SS. John & Paul Catholic Church. Condolences may be sent to www. prughfuneralservice.com. Photo life tributes may be viewed at the respective obituaries of participating families. competed with his teammates in two VFW World Fast Pitch Tournaments. He also was an accomplished bowler and golfer who recorded seven holes in one. He and his wife enjoyed their membership and Friday evening dining at Keokuk Yacht Club, and he was a lifelong member of Keokuk Elk’s Club and American Legion. He was proud of his children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Survivors include one son, Colin Williams of Marion; one daughter, Colette Boltz of Loveland, Colo.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. The funeral for Mr. Williams will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, with the Rev. Larry Snyder officiating, and family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. before the service. Burial with military rites will be in Keokuk National Cemetery. A memorial has been established for Iowa Hospice. Paid Notice Established 1852 FUNERAL SERVICE Marcella A. “Sally” Dean Roger Williams Janet Courtney Ms. Janet Colleen C o u r t n e y, 60, of Burlington died Tu e s d a y, October 29, 2013, peac efully at her home. Born July 30, 1953, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, she was the daughter of Robert Harold and Iva Jean Meta Marie Kuhse Coobs. She married David R Courtney in 1972. They divorced in 2001. Though she never remarried, she found a special friend in Gordon Sherwood. Ms. Courtney was primarily a homemaker and stay at home mom; however, she also assisted her husband’s dental practice as the bookkeeper for many years and served as a part-time hygienist. Ms. Courtney always had a love for gardening, baking and photography. Her favorite was to try new and inventive cookie recipes and taking snapshots of her family. Survivors include her daughters, Sarah (Dan) Santoro of Arlington, Virginia and Rachel (Jeff) Lamb of Dubuque; four grandchildren, Noah and Isla Santoro and Eloise and Calvin Lamb; one brother, Alan (Sonya) Coobs of Clive; one sister, Carole (Ron) Pinney of Winfield; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. The funeral service for Ms. Courtney will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 2nd in Lunning Chapel. The Rev. David Mixon will officiate. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, rural Fort Madison. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the services on Saturday. Paid Notice Alfred Jackson Alfred W. Jackson, age 88, of Mediapolis, died Thursday, October 31, 2013, at the Prairie Ridge Care and Rehab in Mediapolis. The son of Raymond ‘Bud’ and Lena Johnson Jackson, he was born on October 12, 1925 in Morning Sun. He married Mary Ellen Eubanks on December 21, 1947, in Morning Sun. He graduated from Morning Sun High School and served in the US Navy during WW II. He was an electrician with the IBEW #13 of Burlington. He was a member of the IBEW #13, the Masonic Lodge #226 of Mediapolis, and the VFW Glenn Allen Post 5166 of Wapello. He had served on the Des Moines County Conservation Board and the Mediapolis City Council. He was of the Methodist faith. Alfred enjoyed woodworking, being outdoors, and his pets. He was very devoted to his family. His family includes his wife, Mary Ellen; two daughters, Carolyn Fromm & Steven Patterson of West Burlington and Christine & Alan Sergeant of Longmont, Colorado; a granddaughter, Kathy & Chad Bonser; and two great-grandsons, Andrew and Gage Bonser. He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Robert Fromm. The funeral ceremony for Alfred Jackson will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 4, 2013, at the Hagele and Honts Funeral Home in Mediapolis, with Chaplain Dean Graber officiating. Burial will follow at the Elmwood Cemetery in Morning Sun with graveside military rites by the VFW Glenn Allen Post 5166 of Wapello. The family will meet with friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. prior to the funeral at Hagele and Honts Funeral Home. A Memorial Fund has been established for the benefit of the Great River Hospice. Condolences may be sent and viewed at www.hageleandhonts.com. Paid Notice Joan Wolfe A Private Family Graveside Service for Mrs. Joan Wolfe, of Middletown, will be held in Jaggar Cemetery, rural Danville. Pastor Aimee Goldmeyer will officiate. A memorial has been established to the Danville Rescue Unit. Condolences may be sent to the family at: Darrell Wolfe, 405 Center Street, Middletown, Iowa 52638. Entrusted to John W . Hun e rd os s e G enera l Agenta nd B ro k er Fina nc ia l B enefitServic e, LTD . John W . 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