All Obituaries

Robert “Bob” Dean McNeal was born on March 8, 1934 in Murray Iowa and was the 8th child born to John Curtis McNeal and Malissia Jane “Gertrude” Watkins McNeal. Robert passed from this life Monday, August 10, 2020 at 12:15AM at 86 years of age. Bob attended Murray public schools, and graduated from Murray High School in 1952. He then went to work for the Soil Conservation Service in Clarke County until 1956, when he served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958, when he...

Rudy “Jerry” Jerome Sandstrom, age 72, of Moravia, Iowa passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Jerry was born on April 1, 1948 in Enderlin, North Dakota, the son of Rudolph Hjalmer Sandstrom and Marion Lorraine (Eidsvig) Sandstrom Diallesandro.  He graduated from Fargo South High School in Fargo, North Dakota.  On April 5, 1968, Jerry enlisted in the United States Army.  He was honorably discharged on November 13, 1968. After serving in the military, Jerry...

Dixie Jo Gorman, age 82, of Centerville, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines. Dixie was born on November 17, 1937 in Mystic, Iowa, the daughter of John Robert Brown and Edith Bell (Hunt) Brown. On April 16, 1955, she was united in marriage to Louis Gene Gorman at the St. Francis Catholic Church in Mystic.  To this union, four children were born, Rita, Cindy, Brenda and Kim. Dixie enjoyed playing cards, Bingo, shopping, quilting, crafts, and...

Liddie Lura Foust, age 99, of Centerville, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020 at Centerville Specialty Care in Centerville. Liddie was born on September 2, 1920 in Vernon County, Missouri, near Nevada, the daughter of John and Veder (Bishop) Bright.  She was raised in Vernon County, and attended Olive Branch Country School.  Liddie was united in marriage to Albert Elmer Foust on October 2, 1948 in Bentonville, Arkansas.  To this union, four children were born, Tom, Gene,...

Naoma Thresa Kelly, age 91, of Centerville, Iowa passed away Saturday, August 01, 2020 in Grand Blanc, Michigan. She was born on October 15, 1928 in Harper, Iowa, the daughter of Ambrose and Rose (Griener) Jaeger.  Thresa graduated from Keota High School.  She was united in marriage to Dr. Edward Kelly on June 1, 1950.  The couple celebrated nearly forty-eight years of marriage until his passing on January 25, 1998. Thresa cherished her family and took pride in being a wife,...

Mary Louise Susin, age 85, of Numa, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Wayne County Hospital in Corydon. Mary was born on October 14, 1934 in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Louie and Maggie (Goffe) Nobile.  She graduated from Numa High School. On September 25, 1955, she was united in marriage to Ledio Susin in Unionville, Missouri. To this union, two children were born, David and Jolene. Mary worked at Easter’s Super Value Store in Centerville as a checker and in the...

Margie Mae Blumer, age 73, of Centerville, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 at MercyOne Medical Center in Centerville. Margie was born on July 2, 1947 in Downing, Missouri, the daughter of Wilma June Garrett.  She spent most of her formative years near Memphis, Missouri until she met Russell Blumer.  Margie and Russell were united in marriage on August 17, 1990 in Memphis Missouri.  Together, Margie and Russell relocated to Centerville, Iowa, in August of 1990.  They...

David “Dave” Lee McMurry, age 73 of Grimes, Iowa passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020. He was born in Centerville, Iowa on March 23, 1947, the son of Haldean and Juanita (Head) McMurry.  Dave spent his formative years in Promise City, graduating from Seymour High School.  Following his high school graduation, Dave was drafted into the United States Army.  He served his country faithfully for two years, discharging from active duty in June of 1968.  Dave...

Garold Marvin Lindley, age 94, of Centerville, Iowa passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at his residence. Garold was born on June 26, 1926 in Moulton, Iowa, the son of John Russell Lindley and Dorthy Frank (Piper) Lindley.  He would often speak of his childhood, walking three miles to school one way, and the teacher being so strict, that the students weren’t allowed to look out the window.  He graduated from Moulton High School. At the age of 16, Garold wanted to join the...

Rosemary Alice (Guzzi) Dusablon, age 80, of Centerville, Iowa passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at the Golden Age Care Center in Centerville. Rosemary was born on March 4, 1940 in Clarkdale, Iowa, the daughter of Tony and Ada (Jones) Guzzi.  She graduated from Centerville High School with the Class of 1958.  Following graduation, Rosemary worked at the Appanoose County Clerk’s Office until 1963.  On May 11, 1963, Rosemary was united in marriage to Grant Dusablon at the...