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Robert "Bob" D. Wilson
May 23, 1930 - September 30, 2007

-Friends May Call: Tuesday, October 2nd from 8:00 AM until 8:00 PM in
Lunning Chapel
-Family will receive friends: Tuesday, October 2nd from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM in
Lunning Chapel
-Funeral Service: Wednesday, October 3rd at 11:00 AM in Calvary Baptist Church
The Rev. Dean Graber will officiate.
A memorial has been established.

Robert “Bob” D. Wilson, 77, of Burlington, Iowa died at 9:14 a.m. Sunday, September 30, 2007, at Great River Medical Center – Klein Center.

Born May 23, 1930 in Orfordville, Wisconsin, he was the son of Charles Francis and Lola Verne McCaslin Wilson. On July 13, 1968, he married Judith Ann Wykert in Lancaster, Wisconsin.

Mr. Wilson was a 1948 graduate of Lancaster High School. He was a Korean War veteran serving from November 1949 until January 1, 1953 and achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant.

Mr. Wilson was District Manager of AAA of Iowa for 12 years. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, VFW and American Legion. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, playing pool, ping-pong, traveling and going to Cloud 9 Ranch. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his dog, Woodrow Wilson.

Survivors include his wife, Judith Ann Wilson of Burlington; four daughters, Rita D. (Syed) Abbas of Burlington, Audra D. (Denver) Kassebaum of Missouri, Heather A. Wilson and fiancé Jeff Koch of Troy, Missouri and Holly L. (Tim) Merryman of Burlington; eight grandchildren, Lea Abbas, Kaniz Abbas, Alicia Keenan, Alishah Abbas, Ali Abbas, Faith Kassebaum, Hope Kassebaum and Joy Kassebaum; one brother, David E. Wilson of Spring Lake Park, Minnesota; and one sister, Rosemary L. Chance of St. Paul, Minnesota.

His parents preceded him in death.

A memorial has been established.

Phillip Grant Wood
December 31, 1921 ~ September 22, 2007

-Friends May Call: Monday, September 24th from 8:00 AM until the time of services in
Lunning Chapel
-Family will receive friends: Monday, September 24th from 10:00 AM until the time of
services in Lunning Chapel
-Funeral Service: Monday, September 24th at 11:00 AM in Lunning Chapel `
The Pastor Chandar (Wood) Boyle will officiate, Homily will be given by Mr. Coulter
Wood.
-Interment: Aspen Grove Cemetery , Burlington, Iowa
A Memorial has been established for Klein Center Alzheimer's Unit of Great River
Medical Center.

Phillip Grant Wood, 85, of Burlington, Iowa, died at 1:05 p.m. Friday, September 21, 2007, at Great River Medical Center – Klein Center in Burlington.
Born December 31, 1921 in Centerville, Iowa, he was the son of George W. and Lucille Jane Wells Wood. On December 16, 1946 he married Dortha Beatrice Sweeden in Centerville.

Mr. Wood attended Centerville High School. He was an Army Veteran of World War II serving from October of 1939 until January of 1946 and achieving the rank of technical sergeant.

He was a traffic control operator for Burlington Northern Railroad for 33 years.

Survivors include his wife, Dortha Wood of Burlington; two sons, Craig Edward Wood of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Steven Wayne Wood of Flagler Beach, Florida; two daughters, Paula Faye Mehaffy and Peggy Ann Wilkinson both of Burlington.

His parents and sister preceded him in death.

Dustin Tyler York
December 14, 1985 - September 25, 2007

-Friends May Call: Thursday, September 27th from 8:00 AM until 8:00 PM in
Lunning Chapel
-Family will receive friends: Thursday, September 27h from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM
in Lunning Chapel
The body of Mr. York will be cremated following the visitation
-Graveside Funeral Service and Inurnment: Friday, September 28th at 2:00 PM in
Aspen Grove Cemetery
Elder Lawrence Mason will officiate.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established.

Dustin Tyler York, 21, of Burlington, Iowa, died Tuesday, September 25, 2007, at his home.

Born December 14, 1985 in Burlington, he was the son of John York and Christine Callaway York.

Mr. York attended Burlington High School. He worked as a laborer. He enjoyed racing and raced in Thunder Cars at 34 Raceway and Wild Things at Donnellson Raceway. He enjoyed working on cars.

Survivors include his father and stepmother, John and Pamela York of Burlington; two brothers, Tim Craig and Mike Craig both of Burlington; five sisters, Jennifer York, Tara York, Nicole Suesens, Amanda Suesens and Lynsey Brobston all of Burlington; paternal grandmother, Rose York of Burlington; maternal step grandparents, Geraldine Webb of Burlington and Kenneth Brobston of Vermont, Illinois; three nieces, two nephews and aunts, uncles and cousins.

His mother, paternal grandfather John York, and maternal grandparents George and Alberta Callaway preceded him in death.

Alice Gertrude Akey
April 28, 1910 - June 24, 2007

-Friends May Call: Wednesday, June 27th, 8:00 AM until 7:00 PM in Lunning Chapel
-Family will receive friends: Wednesday, June 27th, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in
Lunning Chapel.
-Funeral Service: Thursday, June 28th, in the First Church of the Nazarene
The Reverend Leland D. Watkins will officiate.
-Interment: Long Creek Cemetery , rural Danville, Iowa
A memorial has been established for the First Church of the Nazarene

Alice Gertrude Akey, 97, of Burlington, Iowa died Sunday, June 24, 2007 at Danville Care Center, Danville, Iowa.

Born April 28, 1910 at her farm home in Keosauqua, Iowa, she was the daughter of Charles and Mary Akey.

Ms. Akey graduated from Keosauqua High School. After high school she taught country school for two years making 20 dollars a month. She worked as a cook at the Burlington Hospital for 22 years, the YWCA, then at the King’s Daughters Home for 21 years until about 1992. She enjoyed crocheting, doing cross-stitch and needlepoint. She enjoyed the children in her life the most. She was a big Iowa Hawkeye fan. She was a faithful member of the First Church of the Nazarene for over 55 years. She was involved in the Nazarene International Missions and was the Missionary president for many years.

Survivors include several nieces and nephews, including caregivers, Kathleen Loose and Danny and Linda Watkins, both of Danville, Iowa; great nieces and nephews; and great great nieces and nephews.

Her parents, three brothers, and two sisters preceded Ms. Akey in death.

George William Alexander
August 26, 1921 - March 5, 2006

-Family will receive Friends: Thursday, March 9th, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM in
First United Methodist Church

-Memorial Funeral Service: Thursday, March 9, 2006 11:00 AM in First United
Methodist Church
Rev. Dr. Dennis Tevis and Rev. Debra Engelke
-Interment: Oregon Township Cemetery , Ainsworth, Iowa at a later date.

George William Alexander, 84, of Burlington, died at 9:58 PM Sunday March 5, 2006 at Great River Medical Center, West Burlington.
Born August 26, 1921 in Scottsville, New York, he was the son of the Rev. John Lee and Ivis Wood Alexander. He married Dorothy Ellen Pearson of Ainsworth on December 20, 1941.

George worked for General Electric Company for 36 years as application engineer in power systems, serving in Minneapolis, Minnesota; Chicago, Illinois; Schenectady, New York; Pittsfield, Massachusetts; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Burlington. He was a Registered Professional Engineer by examination and earned his Bachelor of Arts in English and Physics from Iowa Wesleyan College and Bachelor’s of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Iowa in 1949. He wrote many technical papers and served as chairman of power transformer section of I.E.E.E. National Society. George was a 50-year brother of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity and Eta Kappa Nu Engineering Society.

George was a member of First United Methodist Church and had been active with Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. He served three years of World War II with Naval Air Transport Command.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Ellen Alexander of Burlington; two daughters, Sharon (Jerry) Yarter of Chestertown, New York and Carol Alexander of Dallas, Texas; two sons, Ross Alexander of Burlington and Craig (Tammy) Alexander of What Cheer, Iowa; one brother, John Alexander of Waukegan, Illinois; one sister-in-law, Mary Ann Alexander of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; a niece in Maryland; and a nephew in Florida.

His parents; sister, Janet Hanna of Pennsylvania; and brother, James Alexander, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin preceded him in death.

A memorial has been established for United Methodist Men Freshman Scholarship Fund.

Clyde Wayne Allen
June 3, 1932 - October 25, 2006

-Friends May Call: Sunday, October 29th, from 9:00 AM until 8:00 PM in Lunning
Chapel
-Family Visitation: Sunday, October 29th, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM in Lunning
Chapel.
-Funeral Service: Monday, October 30th, 1:30 PM in Lunning Chapel.

-Interment: Aspen Grove Cemetery , Burlington, Iowa
The Veterans Honor Guard of VFW Posts 10102 and 9162, American Legion Post 52,
Hamilton-Walters Marine Corps League and the AMVETS Post 29 will conduct
Military Rites.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established

Clyde “Wayne” Allen, 74, of Burlington, Iowa, died Wednesday, October 25, 2006, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Born June 3, 1932 in Burlington, he was the son of Herbert W. and Rose Donahue Allen. On October 5, 1957 he married Patricia Ann Lowary in Burlington. She died October 22, 2001.

Mr. Allen attended West Burlington and Burlington Schools. He was an Army veteran during the Korean Conflict serving from 1952 until 1954.

He was a truck driver and a mechanic for Carl A. Nelson and Co. and had previously worked at Benner Tea Co. among several area companies.

He was a former member of the Moose, Eagles, A.B.A.T.E. of Iowa, and a member of Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War. He was an avid motorcycle rider, and enjoyed camping, going to Rutledge, Missouri Flea Market, and having coffee with his friends at Perkins and The Hungry Bear.

Survivors include his son, Gary W. Allen of Burlington; daughter, Rhonda (Jason) Olnes of West Burlington; two grandchildren, Misty Martin of Burlington and Heather Frost of Mount Pleasant; three great grandchildren, Kyrell, Madisyn and McKenzee; twin brothers, Tim Allen of Swan Creek, Illinois and Jim (Opal) Allen of Burlington.

His wife; infant daughter; parents; sister, Liz Schwerin; and infant brother, Jack Allen preceded him in death.

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