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Lawrenceville, Georgia Patricia Lowry Burggraaf 1946 — 2024 Patricia Lowry Burggraaf, age 78, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Porter and Joyce Butterworth Lowry; brother, Bill Lowry; and step-father, Lester Hull. Mrs. Burggraaf is survived by her husband of fifty-nine years, James "Jim" Burggraaf; son, Doug (Camila) Burggraaf of Lawrenceville; daughter, Susan (Michael) Andresen of Lawrenceville; grandchildren, Audrey Burggraaf, Ryan Burggraaf, Melanie Burggraaf, Paul Andresen; brother, Michael (Ann) Lowry of Crossville, TN; sister-in-law, Valerie Lowry; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mrs. Burggraaf was born on February 17, 1946 in Oskaloosa, Iowa. She graduated in 1964...

Bellevue, Iowa Wilfred E. Smithson 1937 — 2024 Wilfred Eugene "Smitty" Smithson, age 86, passed away on February 6, 2024 at his home in Bellevue, Iowa. Wilfred is survived by his wife Phyllis, his three daughters, Kathleen (Dr. Leonard) Kloft, Cynthia (James) Corrie, and Karen Smithson, four grandchildren LTC Elizabeth (LTC Barrett) Campbell, M.D.s, CDR Heather Kloft, DVM, Alexander (Catherine) Kloft and Adam Corrie; and four great-grandchildren, Cayleigh, Orion, Fionn and Theron Campbell, as well as sisters-in law Elaine Smithson and Evelyn Schneider, and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service and celebration of life will be announced at a later time. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at...

Circleville, Ohio Christina Wilson 1950 — 2024 On January 13, 2024 at 4:40 PM, Christina May Wilson passed away peacefully after 73 years of happiness filled with so many special friends and family. Chris was a light in this world, and brought so many belly laughs and smiles to all who ever got to encounter her. To know Chris was to love her - she was a special lady. Christine was born to Iva Terry and Ferdinand Rast in Clearlake Iowa on March 12, 1950. She lived in Camanche Iowa and graduated from Camanche High School. In May of 1982 she moved to Circleville, Ohio with her husband and two sons where she would spend the remainder of her life. She is survived by her two sons, Jason (April) Wilson and Jeff (Lindsey) Wilson; her...

Caledonia, Illinois Robert James Nie 1959 — 2023 Robert "Bob" James Nie Jr. 64, of Caledonia, IL, passed away on November 18, 2023 surrounded by family. He was born on June 29, 1959 in Dixon, IL. The son of Jane (Hoenicke) and Robert James Nie Sr. Bob was a deeply devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He graduated from Sterling High School and went on to get his certificate as a tool and die maker. He worked for 25 years at Wauconda Tool in Algonquin. Bob was dedicated to the safety of his community and volunteered for the Belvidere Police Auxiliary for 25 years. On July 27, 1985 in Clinton, IA, he married the love of his life, Laura (Wiebers). They shared two children and 38 years of marriage. They are longtime members of Immanuel...

Sarasota, Florida Keith Eugene Johnson 1942 — 2023 Keith Eugene Johnson, 81, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away on September 12, 2023 from complications of Alzheimer's. He was born on January 19, 1942, in Clinton, Iowa. Keith is survived by his son, Kevin K Johnson; Brother-in-Law, James Craigie; Sister in Law, Emily O'Dell; grandchildren, Brian Quarles, Christopher Hoffman, Ashley Hoffman; and great-grandchildren, Makenzie and Peyton. He was preceded in death by his mother, Naomi R Gierhart Johnson; father, Arthur E Johnson; wife, Gail O'Dell Johnson; Sister's in Law, Shirley A. O'Dell Craigie and daughter, Kimberly M Hoffman. Keith graduated from Clinton High School, in 1960. He graduated from the University of Iowa in Iowa City, where he...

Boerne, Texas Barbara Ann Petersen Ball 1937 — 2023 Mrs. Barbara C. Ball passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, in Boerne, TX. She was born March 26, 1937, in Des Moines, Iowa, and raised on the family farm with her parents, Elsie Casper and Vertus Henry Petersen, her sister Gloria, and brother Roger. She attended Goose Lake High School where she was on the academic honor roll all four years, served on the school newspaper, played in the band, and was a standout softball and basketball player. Some of her favorite activities outside of school included going to the outdoor movies with her friends Phyllis and Donna and to the dances. After graduation, Barbara attended the American Institute of Commerce, learning the skills that served her well...

Kirchhyan, Wisconsin Susan D. Slaymaker Steckel 1958 — 2023 Susan "Sue" D. Steckel, of Kirchhayn, went to Heaven on February 19, 2023, at the age of 64 years. Susan was born on August 15, 1958, in Moline, IL and grew up on the family farm in Garden Plain, IL. She graduated as Salutatorian of Fulton High School in 1976, played the flute in band, and was an accomplished downhill skier. Sue attended University of Iowa where she met Bob Steckel in 1976, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in 1980 and a Certificate of Physical Therapy in 1984. Sue worked as a Physical Therapist at the White Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles from 1984 to 1987 and married her husband Bob Steckel in 1986. Sue and Bob moved back to Iowa City where Sue worked as a Physical...

Cudahy, Wisconsin Michael F. Manion 1958 — 2022 Michael F. Manion, age 63 of Cudahy, WI formerly of Clinton, IA passed away peacefully at Zilber Family Hospice on October 4 after a brief battle with cancer. Mike was born in Clinton, IA to Martin and Dorothy (nee Quathamer) Manion on December 27, 1958. He graduated from St. Mary's High School in Clinton, IA in 1977. During high school Mike excelled at track, basketball and football. Mike continued his love of high school sports by following his favorite local teams either in the stands or following them on the radio or TV. Mike moved to Wisconsin in 1982 and began working as a Train Carman. He worked for various rail companies including Cudahy Car Shop until it was acquired by Watco in...

Denver, Colorado Lucille D. Smith 2022 Lucille passed away quietly on August 29, 2022, at Swedish Hospital after a long illness with her daughter, Lisa by her side. She was 95. Lucille was born in Teeds Grove, Iowa. She grew up on her family's farm in Teeds Grove, later moving to Clinton when she was a teenager. She loved living in Iowa and spoke fondly of her years living in this area. She especially missed being around the Mississippi River and the beautiful bluffs along the river. She was an honor student at Lyons High School. During and after high school, Lucille worked for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company, Interstate Power Company and Climax Engineering. She also worked for General Electric in Morrison, IL. On July 1,...

Denver, Colorado Lucille D. Smith 1927 — 2022 Lucille passed away quietly on August 29, 2022, at Swedish Hospital after a long illness with her daughter, Lisa by her side. She was 95. Lucille was born in Teeds Grove, Iowa. She grew up on her family's farm in Teeds Grove, later moving to Clinton when she was a teenager. She loved living in Iowa and spoke fondly of her years living in this area. She especially missed being around the Mississippi River and the beautiful bluffs along the river. She was an honor student at Lyons High School. During and after high school, Lucille worked for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company, Interstate Power Company and Climax Engineering. She also worked for General Electric in Morrison, IL. On July 1,...

Platteville, Wisconsin William L. Cramer 2022 William Lee "Bill" Cramer, 70, of Platteville, WI passed away on Friday, March 11th at the University of Wisconsin hospital in Madison following complications of heart failure. He was born February 6, 1952 in Clinton, Iowa, the son of Donald Wayne and Joan Jane (Bier) Cramer. He graduated from Clinton High School in 1970, and attended Mount St. Clare College in Clinton and the University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls. Bill worked a variety of jobs throughout his life. He was a strong supporter of small businesses and for a few years owned a tavern in Platteville, WI and subsequently a gift shop in Clinton, IA. He was also an avid historian and one of his last jobs was working for Experience...

Ellijay Jean Meyer 1936 — 2021 Jean Alyce (ne? Lein) Meyer Lyons, 85, died peacefully Wednesday evening, December 15, 2021 having been in failing health for some time. She was born August 26, 1936 in Clinton, Iowa, the daughter of J. Richard and Josina Johannsen Lein. A graduate of Clinton High School, Jean was a pianist and organist. She began playing organ at the early morning service at Zion Lutheran Church in Clinton when she was just 15 years old. Her father would listen to the radio broadcast and inform her later if she had made any mistakes...telling her she had to play her very best when the service was being broadcast. She learned to play nearly perfectly. In her first marriage, she lived in Clinton, Freeport,...

Dillsburg Theodore T. Prindle 1941 — 2021 Theodore T. Prindle, 80, of Dillsburg, PA passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021, at the Penn State Health- Hershey Medical Center. He was born January 18, 1941, in Iowa City, IA the son of the late Thomas and Evelyn (Moore) Prindle. Ted was a retired truck driver. He was a member of the Friends of Gifford Pinchot and was a board member of the Friends of Pinchot. Ted also served as campground host coordinator at Gifford Pinchot campground for many years. Ted is survived by his wife Rose D. (Garrity) Prindle; three sons, Shawn R. Prindle of New Freedom, Thomas B. Prindle (Gloria) of Appleton, WI, Jeffrey L. Prindle (Jodi) of New Cumberland; five grandchildren, Jesse, Caitlyn, Isaac...

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