Christa H. Butts, 83, of West Burlington, died at 1:42 AM Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at the Great River Klein Center in West Burlington. Born Sunday, November 17, 1935, in Berlin, Germany, she was the only child of Franz and Maria Lowin Freisleben. She attended elementary school in Berlin until 9th grade.  She then studied at a business school for three years.  On March 2, 1957 she married Robert J. Butts in Burlington. On September 1, 1960 she received her...

Kim Grande Eaves, 54, of Burlington, died at 5:01 AM Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. Born November 20, 1964, in Burlington, he was the son of John Jones and Cynthia Dianne Roach Eaves.  He was a 1984 graduate of Burlington High School.  Kim worked at the Casino Boat in the accounting department, Vista Bakery, then for C & E Mattress Company until they closed. He also worked at Aldi's and UPS and had been currently...

Ann Marie Bolander, 46, of Burlington, died on Friday, September 13, 2019, at her home in Burlington.  Born December 14, 1972, in Hastings, NE, she was the daughter of Jerome Alfred and Charlene Marie Longtin Petersen.  Ann worked as a beauty consultant at Walgreens. She attended Ralston High School in Ralston, NE.  Ann loved spending time with her family. She was a very spiritual person and loved dogs, especially pugs.  Survivors include her son, Christian...

Caleb Daniel Peterson, 20, of Burlington, passed away at 1:30 AM Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington. Born April 26, 1999, in Burlington, he was the son of Michael Peterson and Betty Collins Peterson.  He worked for Aspen Grove Cemetery maintaining the cemetery.  Caleb enjoyed BMX bike riding, skate boarding, fishing, taking care of his fish tank, listening to music and drinking Busch Lattes. He loved traveling, especially to...

Reynaldo "Rey" Villarreal, 28, of Burlington, died at 1:45 AM Sunday, September 8, 2019, at the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington. Born August 8, 1991, in Galesburg, IL, he was the son of Florentino and Maria C. GuajardoVillarreal.  Rey worked as a chef at the restaurant Good. He was a 2009 graduate of West Burlington High School.  He enjoyed playing the guitar and played in many bands which he also toured with. He enjoyed bicycling and RAGBRAI, cooking,...

Hannah Renee Ackerson, 29, of Mesa, AZ passed away at 5:48 AM Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at her home, unexpectedly.  Born August 23, 1990, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Kevin Todd Ackerson and Sharon Hatfield Lewis.   She was a 2008 Burlington High School graduate.  Hannah worked at BAE System in Phoenix, AZ. Hannah loved reading books, playing video games, drawing, listening to the Beatles, riding her bike, and going to comedy clubs. She collected cartoon...

James "Jim" Woodward Gray, 83, of Burlington, died at 11:41 AM Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at his home. Born September 3, 1935, in Burlington, he was the son of James P. and Irene Woodward Gray. On April 1, 1955, he married Maureen Elizabeth Hulse in Burlington, Iowa. She passed on May 2, 1994. Jim graduated from Burlington High School.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran Jim worked for Murray Iron Works as a draftsman for many years before going into business with his nephew,...

Shawn Eric Turner, 58, of Burlington, died at 2:24 PM Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington. Born June 28, 1961, in Ames, IA, he was the son of Richard and Patricia Turner.  Shawn worked construction most of his life and also mowed lawns. He enjoyed mowing lawns, being outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping, collecting stuff, supporting his friends at A.A. and most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his grandson, Cayden. Survivors include...

Lavonne "Bonnie" Elizabeth Schilling, 87, of Burlington, died at 6:46 PM Tuesday, September 3, 2019, surrounded by her loving husband and six children. Born September 22, 1931, she was the daughter of Leo and Margaret Driscoll Beck. On September 10, 1955, she married Lester Schilling in Dubuque, IA.  She was a 1950 graduate of St. Joseph's Academy and went on to graduate from Xavier Hospital as an X-Ray Technician. Upon starting her family she became a dedicated mother...

John Alan Blumgren, 68, of Burlington, died at 7:43 AM Saturday, August 31, 2019, at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington. Born July 9, 1951, in Vinton, IA, he was the son of Dr. John E. and Susan Anne  Blumgren. In December of 1973 , he married Barbara Bohnsack  of Vinton, IA.  He is now with Barb and two of their three children, Jade Angela Blumgren and Seth Alan Blumgren.   Survivors include sister, Jean (Robert)  Ives of Burlington, IA,...