Marie J. Rhodes, 94, of Burlington, died at 8:00 PM Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at the OakView Nursing Home and Rehabilitation in Burlington. Born April 15, 1926, in Danville, she was the daughter of Harold Estes and Lillie Dale Heater. On September 2, 1944, she married Harold Delbert Rhodes in Burlington. He died May 25, 2004. Marie owned and operated Call and Haul Antiques. She enjoyed restoring antiques, attending auctions, traveling, playing cards, but most of all, spending time with...

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...

Ernestine Mae Robinson, 63, of Burlington, died at 7:30 PM Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Burlington. Born January 25, 1957, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Ernie Marsh and Ruby Greenup.  She was a social worker. She enjoyed listening to music, especially gospel, and R&B. She also enjoyed watching TV, cooking, reading and taking early morning walks. Most of all she loved her son and spending time with him. Survivors include her mother, Ruby Greenup of Burlington; son,...

Noma Lorraine Hoffman, 94, of Burlington, died at 6:15 AM Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at Savannah Heights in Mount Pleasant. Born April 1, 1926, in North Liberty, IA, she was the daughter of Theodore and Mearle Brogen Crippen. On November 1, 1944, she married William Inman Hoffman in Mt. Vernon, IA. He died on August 4, 2015. Noma was a enthusiastic antique dealer and was the owner operator of Wildwood Antiques and Old Stone Mill Antiques in Burlington.  She was quite a people person who...

Ray Earl Foulk, 77, of Burlington, died at 1:56 pm Saturday, May 30, 2020, at his home. Born October 18, 1942, in Canton, IL, he was the son of Leslie and Lucile Foulk. On October 29, 1961, he married Karen Ann Mattoon in Burlington. She later passed on October 23, 2004. Ray served in the United States Marine Corps from February 3, 1960 until January 31, 1964. Ray was hired on as the third Iowa based UPS driver, working there for over 31 years, retiring in 1998. He was later inducted into...

Please join us for a virtual remembrance butterfly release.  We invite you to watch a special video featuring the poem "As I Release This Butterfly" by Jill Haley then post your favorite butterfly photo in honor or your loved one on the event's tribute wall. You can also view the video and post a butterfly by visiting our Facebook Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1249512625403528/  

Robert "Bob" Ritzman, 81, of Yarmouth, died at 11:23 AM Monday, May 25, 2020, at Sunnybrook Assisted Living in Mount Pleasant. Born February 23, 1939, in Lockridge, IA, he was the son of Jackson Boyer and Mary Gertrude Curl Ritzman. On December 14, 1963, he married Jean Bannier in Pleasant Grove, IA. They were happily married for 56 years and lived in the house they built together.  Bob was a graduate of Burlington High School in 1957. He served in the U. S. Army for over 22...

Nathan Michael Lerud, 33, of Macomb, IL, formerly of Burlington, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City. He was born March 29, 1987, in Burlington.  Nathan graduated from Burlington High School in 2005 and immediately went to Fort Sill, OK to complete his training for the U.S. Army. He then served a tour of 14 months in Iraq. During his career in the Army he was stationed in Fort Hood, TX and Fort Collins. CO. Afterwards he attended...

Donald Ray Gibbs, 84, of Burlington, passed away at 9:20 AM Friday, May 22, 2020, at the Great River Klein Center. Born December 16, 1935, in Brilliant, AL, he was the son of Wilburn and Robbie Ray (Scruggs) Gibbs. On July 16, 1961, he married Larita Irene Haffner at Sharon Presbyterian Church, near Primrose. She passed away on August 12, 2014. He graduated from Moline High School before attending Moline Junior College. Don left Moline Junior College for Iowa Wesleyan where he played...

Shirley Anne Doss Turner, 58, of Burlington, died at 1:09 AM Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington. Born September 28, 1961 on the first frosty morning at the Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. She was the daughter of Loren Keith and Winnifried Lou Anderson Christie. She married Shawn Eric Turner and he preceded her in death on September 10, 2019. Shirley was a friend to many and had a desire to help others. Due to her helpful nature, she...