Rita Ralston
Rita Flora Ralston, 101, of Burlington, IA passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, July 1, 2024, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, IA.Born December 1, 1922, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Roy Frank and Eunice Mildred (Murphy) Davison. On November 22, 1945, she married Donald E. Ralston, Jr in West Palm Beach, FL.Rita was a registered nurse at Burlington Medical Center and The Klein Center for over 36 years.She was a member of...
Rita Flora Ralston, 101, of Burlington, IA passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, July 1, 2024, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, IA.Born December...
Caroline Abbott
Caroline Rose Abbott, 1, of Burlington, died Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at her home in Burlington.Born March 22, 2023, in West Burlington, IA, she was the daughter of Aaron and Alyssa (Dixon) Abbott.Caroline was the happiest child. She always had a smile on her face and her big, blue eyes spread joy wherever she was. She loved to talk and would say "Hi" to everyone she saw. Caroline loved to play, especially with her sister, Everlee. She was not a picky eater, as many...
Caroline Rose Abbott, 1, of Burlington, died Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at her home in Burlington.Born March 22, 2023, in West Burlington, IA, she was the daughter of Aaron and Alyssa (Dixon)...
Jerry Burk
Jerry L. Burk, 74, of Burlington, died Friday, July 12, 2024, at his home.Born June 21, 1950, in Fairfield, he was the son of Otto Frank and Violet Mae Pickett Burk. On April 6, 1978, he married Joyce Arlene Bradshaw in Ottumwa.He graduated from Cardinal High School in Eldon in 1968.He was a U.S. Marine Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War from January 29, 1969 until October 8, 1970. He received the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal,...
Jerry L. Burk, 74, of Burlington, died Friday, July 12, 2024, at his home.Born June 21, 1950, in Fairfield, he was the son of Otto Frank and Violet Mae Pickett Burk. On April 6, 1978, he married...
Jennie Gustison
Jennie Lee (Wilson) Gustison went home to be with the Lord on July 10 th , 2024. She was born on October 8 th , 1935, in Northfield, Iowa to Ross and Henrietta (Hennings) Wilson. Jennie was a lifelong resident of the Oakville area. She had fond memories as a young girl ice skating, roller skating, singing, and having many get-togethers with her girlfriends. Jennie graduated from Oakville High School in 1954.On New Year’s Eve of 1954, Jennie married the love of her life and husband of...
Jennie Lee (Wilson) Gustison went home to be with the Lord on July 10 th , 2024. She was born on October 8 th , 1935, in Northfield, Iowa to Ross and Henrietta (Hennings) Wilson. Jennie was a...
Stryder Thomas
Stryder Allen Thomas, 33, of Burlington, died Saturday, May 25, 2024, in West Burlington, Iowa.Born May 25, 1991, in Burlington, IA, Stryder was the son of Larry and Veronnica Rice Thomas. On October 23, 2010, he married Adrianna Reynolds.Stryder worked for Winegard Company for 11 years. His recent occupation was at Hearth and Home Technologies in Mt. Pleasant.Stryder was a hard worker who believed in completing the tasks that were laid out before him. He liked hunting,...
Stryder Allen Thomas, 33, of Burlington, died Saturday, May 25, 2024, in West Burlington, Iowa.Born May 25, 1991, in Burlington, IA, Stryder was the son of Larry and Veronnica Rice Thomas. On...
Cheryl Cline
Cheryl Lois Cline, 73, of Burlington, died Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City.Born June 9, 1951, in Des Moines County, IA, she was the daughter of William and Lois Herron Johnson. On September 23, 1969, she married Michael Cline Sr. in Burlington.Cheryl worked for Winegard, The Burlington Hotel and was a nurses aid.She enjoyed reading, fishing, and gardening. She had a love for nature and would watch hummingbirds,...
Cheryl Lois Cline, 73, of Burlington, died Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City.Born June 9, 1951, in Des Moines County, IA, she was the...
Barbara Akers
Barbara S. Akers, 66, of Burlington, died Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Mediapolis.Born September 19, 1957, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Douglas Allen and Bonnie Jean Distelhorst Wyss. On February 1, 1977 she married Jerry Akers Sr. He preceded her in death on April 9, 1997. On January 2, 1999 she married Robert Schneider. They later divorced but remained lifelong friends.Barbara worked as the supervisor of housekeeping at the Nauvoo Temple and Ft. Madison hospital.Barbara...
Barbara S. Akers, 66, of Burlington, died Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Mediapolis.Born September 19, 1957, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Douglas Allen and Bonnie Jean Distelhorst Wyss. On...
Esther Reynolds
Esther Irene Reynolds, 90, of Burlington, died Saturday, June 29, 2024, at her home.Born August 13, 1933, in Hopper, IL, she was the daughter of James Henry and Sadie Helen Waterman Bolander. On September 9, 1950, she married Calvin Eugene Reynolds in Oquawka, Illinois. He preceded her in death on August 20, 2017.Esther worked at K-Mart for 20 years.Esther loved traveling with her husband, especially to Branson, MO, and they always enjoyed going to the casino together. She loved...
Esther Irene Reynolds, 90, of Burlington, died Saturday, June 29, 2024, at her home.Born August 13, 1933, in Hopper, IL, she was the daughter of James Henry and Sadie Helen Waterman Bolander. On...
Beverly Koch
Beverly Jane Koch, 91, died on March 24, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born on April 22, 1933 to George and Dorothy Morrison in Burlington, Iowa in their house on South 5th Street. She graduated Burlington High School and married Richard Earl Koch on July 28, 1951. They had two children, John Koch and Elizabeth Koch.Her childhood memories of the Great Depression and World War II were laced with fond stories of her older siblings’ lives and loves, her father’s work as a...
Beverly Jane Koch, 91, died on March 24, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born on April 22, 1933 to George and Dorothy Morrison in Burlington, Iowa in their house on South 5th Street. She...
Khyla Dean
Khyla Michelle Dean, 45, of Burlington, died Monday, July 1, 2024, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.Born August 4, 1978, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Michael and Elyn Holton-Dean.She was a graduate of Burlington High School. After high school, she attended Southeastern Community College.Khyla enjoyed volunteering for many companies in the Burlington Area, including; Zaiser's Florist, Hospice House, Goodwill, and Hopefully...
Khyla Michelle Dean, 45, of Burlington, died Monday, July 1, 2024, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.Born August 4, 1978, in Burlington, she was the daughter of...
