All Obituaries

  Marjorie Helen Conger, age 91, of Centerville, Iowa, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020 at MercyOne Medical Center, Centerville. Celebration of Life Service will be held 11 AM, Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the Orleans Church, 22063 330th Avenue, Moulton, Iowa, 52572, with Rev. Jerry Weller officiating.  A memorial has been established to the Orleans Church, and may be mailed to Lange Funeral Home and Crematory, 1900 S.18th St., Centerville, Iowa, 52544.  Condolences...

LaVera Pettibone, age 95, of Moravia, Iowa, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at the Monroe County Hospital, Albia. She was born August 12, 1924 in Appanoose County, Iowa, the daughter of Elijah and Lydia (Brassfield) Albertson.  LaVera married George Robinson on January 29, 1940 in Lancaster, Missouri, and to this union four children were born, Roger, Sue, Richard “Dick” and George “George Bob.”  George preceded her in death in 1964.  LaVera...

Richard M. Clawson passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 doing what he did best, assisting others. He was pulled over in his Hy-Vee Semi to assist another trucker. Richard M. Clawson was born March 20, 1965 in Santa Clara, California to Donald and Roberta Clawson. He was the youngest of 6 children.  Rich was united in marriage to Tonya Renee Ballanger on July 13, 1996 at the Flamingo Garden Chapel in Las Vegas, Nevada.  It was a beautiful weekend surrounded by many friends and...

Doyle Edwin Terry, age 87, of Numa, passed away Monday, January 13, 2020 at MercyOne Medical Center, Long Term Care in Centerville. Doyle was born on May 26, 1932 in Exline, Iowa, the son of Raymond L. and Essie (Pugh) Terry.  After graduating from Seymour High School, Doyle enlisted in the United States Navy.  He served his country faithfully, and was honorably discharged.  On May 30, 1953, Doyle was united in marriage to Donna Clara Turk in Seymour, Iowa.  To this...

Paul David Mihalovich, age 80, of Moravia, Iowa, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020 at MercyOne Medical Center, Long Term Care in Centerville. He was born March 27, 1939 in Rathbun, Iowa, the son of Daniel and Vic (Cerato) Mihalovich.  Paul graduated from Moravia High School in 1957.  He was united in marriage to Rosemary Dooley in 1964 and to this union of marriage, two children were born, Steve and Jan.  Rosemary preceded Paul in death in 1985 and he later married...

Duane Barnabas Payer, age 85, of Centerville, Iowa passed away Wednesday, January 01, 2020, at MercyOne Medical Center, Long Term Care in Centerville. Duane was born on June 11, 1934 on the family farm in Pocahontas County, Iowa.  He was the son of John and Agnes (Stoulil) Payer.  He attended rural school through 8th grade, where he received 1st place in the rural school spelling contest for the county and state.  Growing up, Duane helped feed the livestock on the family...

Clella JoAnn Morrow, age 88, of Centerville, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Centerville Specialty Care. JoAnn was born on March 19, 1931 in Centerville, Iowa, the daughter of Luther and Bonnie (Bramhall) Minnick.  She graduated from Moulton-Udell High School with the Class of 1948.  After high school, JoAnn obtained her Teaching certificate.  She was united in marriage to Elton Morrow on April 30, 1949.  To this union, four children were born, Michael, Bill,...

Marvin L. Gardner, age 100, of Moravia, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 at Monroe County Hospital in Albia. Moravia’s only 100-year-old resident was born on May 5, 1919, and was adopted by William and Ethel Gardner.  His parents started Gardner Hatchery in the garage of their home on the property on the corner of South Brandon and Church Streets, where Marvin has lived his entire life. A 1937 graduate of Moravia High School, Gardner married Elouise Walter on August 21,...

William Theodore “Ted” Dell, age 64, of Centerville, Iowa, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019. Ted was born on January 18, 1955 in Exeter, Missouri.  He graduated high school with the Class of 1973.  On July 5, 1975, he was united in marriage to Debbie Cossolotto at the First Baptist Church in Centerville.  To this union, three children were born, Justin, Patricia, and Rodney. Ted held many jobs throughout his lifetime.  His first job after he got married...

Robert (Robbie) Carson Singley, 64, passed into the presence of Jesus on December 25, 2019 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born to Robert Lincoln and Shirley Grace (Piatt) Singley on February 16, 1955 in Centerville, Iowa.  He joined one sister, Shelley. Robbie trusted in Jesus Christ as his Savior at a young age and was baptized, becoming a longtime member of the Moulton Christian Church.  He received his education at the Moulton-Udell Community School...