Obituary Listing

May 14, 2024

"Do not mourn for me! Celebrate the wonderful, fulfilling journey that I have lived."

Joan "Joni" Ann Stevens, 69 years, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. Joan was born in Detroit, MI to Dr. Robert E. and Agnes "Jimmie" (Menges) Murphy. She was married to Kenton Micheal Stevens.  She is survived by...

Apr 27, 2024

Joel Don Amandus, 63, of Fort Madison, Iowa died Saturday, April 27, 2024 at his home.  He was born June 24, 1960 in Clear Lake, Iowa, a son of Don and Virginia (Anderson) Amandus.  On July 2, 2005, he married Donna Campbell. They later divorced, but remained best friends.  Joel worked for years as a service writer for Shottenkirk,...

Apr 21, 2024

Robert Lee "Bob" Wagner, 77 years, of Donnellson, Iowa died Sunday, April 21, 2024 at his home.  He was born October 1, 1946 at Fort Madison, Iowa, a son of LeRoy and Elizabeth (Merschbrock) Wagner. On January 10, 1970, he married Phyllis Ann Lovett at Fort Madison, Iowa.

He was a 1964 Fort Madison High School graduate....

Apr 20, 2024

William Harrison Mullan, 97, of Fort Madison, Iowa died peacefully Saturday, April 20, 2024 at his home.  He was born January 3, 1927 at Aberdeen, South Dakota, a son of William Earl and Leedice Marian (Olds) Mullan.  Upon graduating from High School in 1945, he entered the U S Navy.  He completed 2 years active duty and 5 years...

Apr 13, 2024

Steven A. Dekat, 79 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died Saturday, April 13, 2024 at his home.  He was born September 12, 1944 in Kansas, a son of Arthur and Delia (Ekart) Dekat.  On July 21, 1974 he married Stephanie Otte.

Steven was a tool and die maker, and worked for Fruehauf until they closed.  He was...

Apr 7, 2024

R. LaVern Prough died Sunday, April 7, 2024 at his home in Fort Madison, Iowa.  He was born in Bucklin, MO on March 15, 1940, to Opal Prough, and named for the doctor and nurse that delivered him. He faced immediate challenges as the son of an unwed mother during those difficult times, but overcame all with the love...

Mar 25, 2024

Verna Louise Leininger, 84, of Fort Madison, Iowa died Monday, March 25, 2024 at the West Point Care Center, West Point, Iowa.  She was born September 4, 1939 in Iowa, a daughter of Walter and Opal (Still) Corsbie.

She earned a scholarship and attended the University of Iowa, where she studied home economics.  She was a talented...

Mar 17, 2024

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Edwin G. Abolt (Jerry), 89, of St. Paul, IA on March 17th 2024 following a short illness. Jerry was born December 3rd, 1934 to Eugene "Stanley" and Elizabeth M. (Moeller) Abolt, the seventh of nine children. He graduated from St. Paul High School in 1952 and married Janet...

Mar 10, 2024

Louise Gertrude Dingman, 100 years, of St, Paul, Iowa died Sunday, March 10, 2024 at her home.  She was born December 18, 1923 in St. Paul, Iowa, a daughter of Theodore and Angela (Witte) Dingman.

She was a member of St. James the Less Catholic Church, St. Paul, and was a long-time member of the church choir.  ...

Mar 9, 2024

Linda Roxberg, 81 years, of Denmark, Iowa died on March 9, 2024 in Spring Hill, Florida. She was born in Burlington, Iowa on December 10, 1942 to Selma (Brady) and Lawrence Huebner.  She graduated from Denmark Academy High School in 1960, Burlington Junior College in 1962, and Northeast Missouri State Teachers College in 1964. On June 5, 1965, she...

Mar 4, 2024

James Robert Troland, 75 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa and formerly of Galesburg, Illinois died Monday, March 4, 2024 at his home.  He was born April 4, 1948 in Galesburg, a son of Charles and Phoebe (Bowling) Troland.  He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving over 20 years.  He completed his career working retail management...

Mar 4, 2024

Thomas "Tom" Dewey Ellison, 79 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died March 4, 2024 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House, West Burlington, Iowa.  He was born November 5, 1944 at Adrian, Illinois, a son of Maurice and Frances (Noble) Ellison.  On August 13, 1978, he married Marie Haendler at Colusa, Illinois, they later moved to the Denmark, Iowa...

Mar 2, 2024

Terry Lynn "TC" Coffey, 65 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died Saturday, March 2, 2024 at his home.  He was born March 15, 1958 in Fort Madison, Iowa, a son of Fred and Mary "Lucille" (Featheringill) Coffey.  He married Rhonda Stromberg, they had two sons and later divorced.  On February 28, 1997, he married Kathleen "Kate" Collins.  She preceded...

Feb 27, 2024

Mary Irene Barnett, 83 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died Tuesday February 27, 2024 surrounded by her family.  She was born May 3, 1940 at Unionville, Missouri, a daughter of Raymond and Mary Lavonne (Anders) Jones.  She retired from Burrows Packaging.  She made flower arrangements, always loved a bargain and enjoyed camping.  She was a member of the Red...

Feb 23, 2024

Berneta Y Wood, 78 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died Friday, February 23, 2024 at the  University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa.  She was born January 5, 1946 in Keokuk, Iowa, a daughter of William P and Edna Olive (Zumwalt) Ryland.  She was raised by her aunt, Martha Noe.

On February 29, 1971 she...

Feb 9, 2024

Judith K "Judy" Sammons, 81 years, of Wayland, Missouri and formerly of Fort Madison, Iowa died at 10:45 am February 9, 2024 at Lewiston, Missouri.  She was born in Burlington, Iowa on October 16, 1942, a daughter of Francis Edwin and Shirley (Wilson) Swanson.  She first married Gerald "Jerry" Ahlen, they had three children: Brenda, Craig, and Richard.  They...

Feb 4, 2024

Roland Robert "Ron" Cerra, 80 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died Sunday, February 4, 2024 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, West Burlington, Iowa.  He was born June 26, 1943, a son of Opal Fields.  He married Ruth A Rogers in 1969 at Rock Island, Illinois.

Ron was a veteran of the United States Army, serving...

Jan 23, 2024

Priscilla Elaine Beall, 78 years, of  Fort Madison, Iowa died Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, West Burlington, Iowa.  She was born September 25, 1945, Osceola, Iowa, a daughter of Garold and Clara Etta (Pittman) Hileman.  On December 20, 2002, she married Marion "Mike" Beall at Fort Madison, Iowa.

She lived in...

Jan 13, 2024

Shane Allen Cheely, 47 years, of Burlington, Iowa died January 13, 2024 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, West Burlington, Iowa.  He was born October 9, 1976 at Iowa City, Iowa, a son of Cindy Cheely.  On March 22, 2023, he married Shilo Stockwell.

Shane worked in production.  He loved arts and crafts, including drawing, especially...

Jan 8, 2024

Kay Young, of Nauvoo, Illinois peacefully passed away on January 8, 2024.  She was born October 18, 1939 in Ogden, Utah, a daughter of William Chester and Thelma Lillian (Foulger) Fronk. Kay's journey took her from serene landscapes of Ogden, Utah to Nauvoo. Her departure leaves a void in the hearts of her loved ones and community.

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