Spent summers boating and waterskiing at her family's Mississippi River cabin. Worked for Physicians Mutual Insurance for 22 years.Ĭarol Carlson, 79, Quad Cities. Retired from Farmland Insurance Companies after 25 years.Ĭynthia Carey, 63, Council Bluffs. Managed her family's restaurant, Tastee Inn and Out. Spent her time on arts and crafts projects making gifts for family and friends. Worked for UPS for 33 years in New Jersey, Illinois, Massachusetts, Kansas and Nebraska.Įlaine Callahan, 98, Sheffield Village. Ran a concession stand at the Vais Auction House with his wife, making popcorn with his popcorn machine.Ĭharles Callahan, 77, Bettendorf. Wrote the Cahill Cooperative Newsletter, which covered history and current events for those connected by the Cahill surname. Lived his dream career as a model designer working for Mattel, Tomy and more toy and model companies. Led Marion park improvement projects, including getting the city a swimming pool, senior center, farmers market, and softball complex.īruce Byerly, 70, Marion. Favorite adventures were to the Carribean and Europe.įrank Burton, 92, Des Moines. Coached teams at schools in Leon, Urbandale and Des Moines. Raymond Gayle "Coach" Burgett, 86, Des Moines. Never wore a bigger smile than when making fresh tracks on a snowy hike. Came to the United States as a refugee from Bosnia. Loved rocks and "anything with wheels and a motor." World-renowned in peroxygen chemistry, especially the formation of peroxyacids and their use for the synthesis of epoxides.įorrest Buffington, 80, Mason City. Army expert marksmanship badge for use of hand grenades. Longtime art teacher at West High School in Waterloo.ĭouglas Doug Lee Budd, 61, Sioux City. A passionate fly fisherman, who tied his own flies and passed along his knowledge through Boy Scouts lessons. Timothy Christopher Bryant, 59, Anamosa. Iowa Department of Corrections inmate. Often found with a word search puzzle book nearby. Famous for his growing his own tomatoes and making his own blood sausage. Loved being a caregiver, both as a medical assistant and mother.īill Brunsmann, 85, Manchester. Sang in the Janesville United Methodist Church choir. Made three cross-Atlantic trips aboard naval ships to bring troops home after World War II. Won awards for perfect attendance at TPI Composites. A fifth-generation farmer and true steward of the land.ĭonald Brown, 82, Independence. Loved playing with her family members' dogs.ĭavid Brown, 76, Wilton. Enjoyed a long career at Union Pacific Railroad.ĭarla Eileen Brown, 54, Sioux City. Held Order of the Eastern Star membership for a half-century.Ĭarol Bronson, 83, Council Bluffs. Cheered for Kevin Harvick while watching NASCAR. A member of the Local International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 288. Involved with the area Johnny Poppers Two-Cylinder Club, riding around with his "tractor buddies."ĭale Bright Sr., 83, Waterloo. Remembered for her uniquely painted fingernails and delicious desserts.īill Bride, 77, Bloomfield. Spent hours on a weekend traveling in search of the perfect crock or jar.īrenda Brewer, 60, Chariton. A loyal fan of the Watkins Mudhens, attending games whenever possible. In his basement, started the Ken Bratney Co., which has branches around the country and in Argentina. Held lifelong passions for birds, dachshunds and women's rights. Received a Quilt of Valor for his Army service in 2017. Bowled a 189 in a single game in November 2020. Opened the Yarn Barn with her sisters to teach others to knit. Served as Athletic Director for Davenport City Schools. Served on the Iowa District Court bench for 22 years. Owned an expansive collection of classical music.īeverly Jean Bousseta, 85, Sioux Falls. A car aficionado who carefully restored a 1957 Chevy police cruiser to pristine condition. Survived scarlet fever as a child.ĭaniel Lee Boon, 69, Rock Rapids. A fervent cheerer at Treynor school events.ĭonna Boomershire, 86, Ames. Started family florist business after serving in the Marines. Owned and operated Clinton Tobacco and Candy. Emceed karaoke nights at the Iowa State Fair.Ĭarole Jeanne Blumberg, 86, Clinton. Loved telling corny jokes and sharing fun history facts. Made amazing Norwegian lefse, kringla, krumkake and rosettes. Worked as church secretary at Bethany Lutheran Church for two decades.īernette Bloomquist, 97, Estherville. An avid seamstress who made countless outfits, costumes and beautiful quilts for each member of her family.ĭelores Block, 91, Cedar Rapids. Served his community as Cedar Falls Human Rights Commissioner. Enjoyed studying the Bible, baking and crocheting. Avid cyclist and garage sale bargain hunter. A Union Pacific "railroader" for 40 years.
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