Milton Keith Foley, 94, of Burlington, died at 7:10 AM Thursday, June 6, 2019, the 75th anniversary of D-Day, at Bickford Cottage in Burlington. Born November 22, 1924, in Plymouth, IL, he was the son of James Turner and Nellie Botts Foley. On September 14, 1947, he married Marilyn Joan Hilber in Quincy, IL, enjoying 72 years of marriage.  Keith was Vice President of Yetter Oil Company in Burlington for 32 years. He graduated with his Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from the...

Anna Mae Spenler Ware, of Burlington, Iowa died at 6:45 PM on April 16, 2019 at Autumn Leaves in Greenville, SC.  Born April 1, 1921, in Olds, Iowa. She was the daughter of John Buckow Martin and Osa Mae Stockman Martin. ON May 29, 1939, she married Charles Roger Spenler in Wayland Iowa. They remained married until his death on April 14, 1964. On April 1, 1970 she married Robert Edward Ware in Clemson, SC. They remained married until his death on August 16, 1997.  Anna worked as...

Donald Ralph Distelhorst , 91, of Burlington, died Saturday, June 15, 2019, at the Burlington Care Center. Born December 19, 1927, in Burlington, he was the son of William and Mildred Gysin Distelhorst. On November 21, 1954, he married Betty C Wolfe at Aldersgate Chapel in Burlington. She passed June 18, 1993. Donald's passion in life was continuing his family's legacy on their Iowa Century Farm. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving during the Korean War from December 7, 1950 until...

Janice Louise Sourwine, 70, died at 7:11 PM Saturday, June 15, 2019, at the Great River Klein Center in West Burlington. Born October 20, 1948, in Lomax, IL, she was the daughter of Everett Irvin and Donna Logan Jones. On January 26, 1978 she married John Bruce Humphries. Together they had their daughter, Heidi.  On May 6, 1984, she married Duane Arthur Sourwine in Lomax IL, at the Lomax Christian Church.  In her earlier years, Jan worked as a beautician, but later in life...

Arlando Jefferson, 23, of Peoria, died shortly before 11:00 PM, Monday, June 3, 2019, in Oakland, California. Born June 11, 1995, in Iowa City, IA, he was the son of Demetrius Easley and Tamika Jefferson. He was a graduate of Burlington High School.  He was very involved with St. Jude Clinic and St. Francis Clinic in Memphis, TN.  Survivors include his mother, Tamika Jefferson and step father, Charles Hicks; father, Demetrius Easley; seven sisters, Champain Jefferson,...

Betty (Mary Elizabeth) Smith, age 99, formerly of Burlington, died Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at St Camillus Assisted Living in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Born December 11, 1919, in Burlington, Iowa, she was the daughter of John Arthur and Mildred Olivia Vollmer Uhler. On April 9, 1943, she married Sherman Allen Smith in Burlington. Sherm died on October 4, 2008. Betty graduated from Burlington High School, received her bachelor degree from Monmouth College and completed her graduate studies at...

Jeremy "Jerry" Wayne Murrell-Walston, 47, of Burlington, died Saturday, June 15, 2019, at his home in Burlington. Born March 25, 1972, in Phoenix, AZ, he was the son of Jose and Dottie Maldonado. On October 30, 2016, he married Cory Murrell. Jerry enjoyed quiet times at home with Cory watching movies and making memories. Jerry enjoyed darts and laughs with his friends. He loved his children, both biological and adopted, and was a simple but kind man. He touched the hearts of everyone that...

Dan Waddell, 57, of Burlington, died at 6:59 pm Saturday, April 27, 2019, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City. Born October 28, 1961, in Burlington, IA, he was married to Char (Mettes) Waddell in 1988 for 15 years. A mechanic and transmission specialist by trade at D & R Auto Repair. He enjoyed racing, grilling, and shooting pool.  Survivors include his parents Jim and Kathie Waddell and Darlene Lucas, sister and brother-in-law John and Cathy...

Shirley Ann Swan, 92, of Burlington, died at 9:25 AM Sunday, March 10, 2019 at the Great River Hospice House. Born August 23, 1926, in Yarmouth, she was the daughter of Walter and Elda Latta Weinrich. On December 29, 1972, she married Noel Edmund Swan in Oquawka, IL; he passed August 27, 2005. Shirley worked for IAAP. She graduated from Yarmouth High School.  Shirley's family was her pride and joy. She also loved to visit with friends.  Survivors include two sons, Dennis...

Bonnie Jean Baldwin, 90, of Burlington, passed away at 6:44 PM Thursday, June 6, 2019, at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington. Born December 24, 1928, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Harold G. and Edith J. Lindahl Miller. On August 20, 1950, she married Robert C. Penrose.  He passed away on September 17, 1967.  On March 27, 1976, she married James A. Baldwin in Burlington. He passed away on October 26, 2011. Bonnie taught elementary school at Perkins &...