All Obituaries

Stuart Shawn McDanel, age 63, of Moravia, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines. Stu was born on January 22, 1958 in Centerville, Iowa, the son of Leon Glick McDanel and Bonnie Jean (Yonavich) McDanel.  While in school, he played every sport that was offered, and made the All-State football team his senior year.  He graduated from Moravia High School as the salutatorian, with the Class of 1976.  Following high school graduation, Stu...

Daniel Ray “Boon” Bills, age 64, of Mystic passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at his home. Boon was born on November 5, 1957 in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Edward “Nip” and Shirley (Seals) Bills.  After high school, he enlisted in the United States Army and later served in the National Guard.  After 17 faithful years, Boon was honorably discharged.  On May 21, 1983, he was united in marriage to Rebecca “Becky” Beaty at the Dedication...

Donna June Spencer, age 86, of Moravia, Iowa passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at her home. Donna was born July 17, 1935 in rural Davis County Iowa to Esta and Irene Roberts West. She graduated from Udell High School in 1952 as valedictorian of her class. On October 2, 1955 she was united in marriage to Paul Spencer, Jr. in Unionville Iowa. To this union four children were born: Robin, Jim, Susan and David. From 1965-1978 Donna served as secretary of the Moravia school board. She then...

Lester C. Cook, age 87, originally of Exline, Iowa passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 at MercyOne Medical Center in Centerville. He was born on February 21, 1934 in Exline, Iowa, the son of Emmett and Zelma (Thomasson) Cook.  Lester was raised on the family farm in Exline.  Farming was his true passion and he enjoyed the many opportunities it presented to him throughout his lifetime.  He worked for many years at Sundstrand in Rockford, Illinois.  Lester also spent a...

Helen Elizabeth (Fink) Roefer, age 101 of Centerville, Iowa passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Centerville Specialty Care. No services are planned at the present time.  A family celebration of Helen’s life will take place at a later date.  Lange Funeral Home and Crematory of Centerville has been entrusted with caring for the family.  Condolences may be shared online at www.langefh.com or on our funeral home Facebook page.

Michele Jean Valentine, age 84, of Centerville, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Centerville Specialty Care. Jean was born on December 28, 1937 in Centerville, Iowa, the daughter of Robert Bruce Porter Sr. and Lucreta (Booth) Porter.  She graduated from Mystic High School, with the Class of 1956.  On December 30, 1956, Jean was united in marriage to Kenneth Valentine at the Drake Avenue Christian Church in Centerville.  To this union, two children were born, Lee and...

Michael Ray Coulter, age 77, of Centerville, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 at the Wayne County Hospital in Corydon. Mike was born on January 28, 1944 in Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of Richard and Rosemary (Stark) Coulter. He graduated from Ottumwa high school in 1962 and joined the Navy where he served his country faithfully, including 3 years overseas and in Vietnam.  He was honorably discharged on September 5, 1966.  On December 2, 1967, Mike was united in marriage to Connie...

Louis Gene Gorman, age 89, of Centerville, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at his home. Louis was born on March 28, 1932 in Mystic, Iowa, the son of Elige and Mary (Paniak) Gorman.  When Louis was 16, he began working construction, operating a bull dozer.  On September 3, 1952, he joined the United States Army.  He served almost a year in the Korean War with the Airborne Engineer Battalion of the 101st Airborne Infantry Division before returning to the states. ...

Frank Caraccio, age 75, of Centerville, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at his home in Centerville. Frank was born on January 23, 1946 in Centerville, Iowa, the son of Tony Caraccio and Ann “Nanny” (Miller) Caraccio.  He attended Centerville schools.  Frank was united in marriage to Vickie Lee Mattly in 1992 in Las Vegas, NV. Frank was a jack of all trades, master of everything (his mind only), husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.  He was a...

Margaret Ann Butler, age 77, of Centerville, passed away Monday, January 03, 2022 at MercyOne Medical Center, Long Term Care in Centerville. Margaret was born on December 23, 1944 in Centerville, Iowa, the daughter of Ted Lewis Justice Abbott and Melinda Louisa (Cline) Abbott.  She attended Centerville schools.  Margaret was united in marriage to Clifford Eudean “Dean” Butler on October 29, 1960 in Seymour, Iowa. Margaret was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. ...