Lonnie G. Radel, 75, of Wever, died at 9:31 AM Saturday, March 21, 2020, at the Marigold Rehab and Health Care Center in Galesburg. Born October 16, 1944, in Galesburg, IL, he was the son of Robert J. and Myrna Jo Scott Radel. On August 22, 1979, he married Carmen Nupp in Cottonwood Methodist Church, Coppock, IA. She later passed on November 1, 2009. He worked as a truck driver in his younger years. He worked his way to become the Vice President/General manager at Heartland Packaging, a...

Mrs. Phyllis Elaine (Greene) Mueller, 90, of Wapello, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington. She was born on August 8, 1929, in Painesville, Ohio, to the late Paul David, Sr. and Susie Lillian Peck Greene.  Her father, as Secretary of YMCA, moved the family to Watertown, SD, and then to Mediapolis, IA, before Phyllis was 3 years old. Phyllis was the Salutatorian in the graduating class of 1946 at Mediapolis High School. She was...

Richard "Spiffy" Spearman, 65, of West Point, died at 3:45 PM Monday, March 30, 2020. Born May 15, 1954, in Burlington, he was the son of Neal Paul and Marcidell Hills Spearman. He worked as a cook for the Knights of Columbus in West Point and at Fat Annie's in Augusta. He was of Catholic faith. He enjoyed being outdoors, especially going fishing and mushroom hunting. He also enjoyed spending time with his friends. Survivors include his sister, Gaylea (Gene) Gaines of...

Louisa "Lou" J. McClurkin, 94, of Burlington, went to be with the Lord at 12:10 PM Monday, March 30, 2020. Born June 22, 1925, in Morning Sun, IA, she was the daughter of John Calvin and Anna Mary Armstrong McClurkin.  Lou obtained her Bachelor's of Science degree and her Master's degree in Nursing from Case Western Reserve University.  For many years, she enjoyed working as a Registered Nurse with children in the California school systems. When Lou wasn't...

Carrie Sue Chicken, 59, of Burlington, died at 5:50 PM Friday, March 27, 2020, at her home. Born November 2, 1960, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Russell and Betty Martin Rawlings. She was a 1979 graduate of West Burlington Arnold High School. She married Robert “Bob” Chicken on May 6, 1994, in Burlington. Sue worked as a bartender around Burlington for years. With some persuasion from her husband Bob, she joined him as a cook and deckhand on a fishing boat in...

Christine Marie Rice, 49, of Coralville, died at 8:48 PM Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at her home. Born November 23, 1970, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Donald Lee Rice and Bonnie Marie (Brown) Rice.  She was a graduate of Burlington High School.  Christine enjoyed crafting and coloring. She loved her family and was happiest when spending time with them. She especially enjoyed visiting with her nieces and nephews.  Survivors her parents, Donald Rice and Bonnie Rice...

Helen Reynolds, 94, of Mount Union, died at 10:38 PM Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at her home. Born January 25, 1926, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Raymond Charles and Constance Velma Marsh Sutherland. On February 9, 1949, she married George James Harrison in Burlington. He passed on June 21, 1988. Helen was a housewife. She was sharp-minded and enjoyed crocheting, doing puzzles, and playing cards. She liked to watch Westerns and WWE wrestling, her favorite wrestler was John Cena. She...

Darlene L. Newlan, 62, of Keokuk, died at 11:17 PM Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at the Keokuk Area Hospital. Born October 10, 1957, in Linton, IN, she was the daughter of Delmer and Marjorie  Buck Hartsburg. On July 14, 1979, she married Michael Eugene Newlan in Grace Bible Church. He passed on January 24, 2017. Darlene dedicated her life to caring for her family and she was the most happy when surrounded by those she loved. She was an avid reader and was a fan of soap operas, especially...

Berniece Evelyn Gerdes, 100, of Burlington, died at 11:05 AM Thursday, March 19, 2020, at the Great River Klein Center in West Burlington. Born February 18, 1920, in Burlington, IA, she was the daughter of Henry and Lillian Lohmann Fromm. On June 5, 1943, she married Robert K Gerdes in Burlington. He died on May 21, 2003. She graduated from Burlington High School in 1938 and Iowa State (College) University in 1942 with a degree in Home Economics.  She taught Home Ec., Health, Girls,...

Gary Robert Newberry, 63, of West Burlington, died at 3:01 PM Monday, March 23, 2020, at the Great River Medical Center. Born July 16, 1956, in Lake Charles, LA, he was the son of Jim Newberry and Rhoda Marsden Molter. On March 12, 1991, he married Pamela Gerber in Las Vegas, NV.  He graduated from Dallas City High School. He then attended Southeastern Community College and graduated from Missouri Southern State University. Gary worked as a roofer for many years and worked for Frank...