All Obituaries

  Terry Lee Middleton, age 62, of Centerville, Iowa passed away Friday, May 29, 2020 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines. According to family wishes, cremation has been accorded.  There are no scheduled services at this time.  If services take place at a later date, updated information will be announced.  Lange Funeral Home and Crematory in Centerville has been entrusted with caring for the family.  Condolences may be shared online at www.langefh.com. 

Claudia Christine Harris, age 68, of Moulton, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at her home. Claudia was born on July 21, 1951 in Centerville, Iowa, the daughter of Ned Ronald Clark and Ruth Mae (Holland) Clark.  She graduated from Centerville High School with the Class of 1969.  Following high school, Claudia married Olen Hand Jr., and to this union, a son was born, Terry.  She was later united in marriage to Darrell Harris on March 18, 1977, and to this union, Claudia...

Eleanor Sadonna Burgin, 96, was born April 27, 1924 on a farm in Williams, Iowa.  She married Carl H. Burgin in 1941, and raised 5 children, Judy Rush, Terry (Barbara) Burgin, Dennis (Carole) Burgin, Jim Burgin (deceased), and Vicky (Monty) Habben. Eleanor had 15 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, and 17 great great grandchildren. Eleanor loved family, friends, music, dancing, snow birding in Texas, and playing games.  She was a hard-working farm wife for decades, but...

James LeRoy Goodman was born on July 24th 1949 in Centerville, Iowa. His parents were Helen (Angaran) Goodman and Billy Leroy Goodman. He was raised by his great-grandparents Bessie Privett Goodman and John Louis Goodman. Jim was an only child doted on by his Grandma Bessie. He started work at a young age sweeping up local barber shops in town and in high school, worked at the Daily Iowegian and the Box Factory.  Dad picked up the guitar as a teenager. He was the rhythm guitar player...

Dorothy A. Brown, age 74, of Albia, Iowa passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Oakwood Specialty Care in Albia. There are no scheduled services at this time.  Lange Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with caring for the family.  Condolences may be shared online at www.langefh.com. 

Kellie Renae Cosgrove, age 52, of Centerville, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Golden Age Care Center in Centerville. Kellie was born on March 30, 1968 in Bloomfield, Iowa, the daughter of Michael “Mike” Davison Sr. and Mary Cosgrove. She graduated from Centerville High School.  In September of 1990, Kellie was united in marriage to Richard Aldridge, and to this union, three children were born, Brandon, Brittany, and Dekota.  They were later divorced.  For a...

Bert Ranes, age 94 of Centerville, Iowa, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Homestead of Centerville. Bert was born on October 9, 1925 in Appanoose County, Iowa, near Udell, Iowa, the son of Orlo and Geneva (Hedgecock) Ranes.  He graduated from Centerville High School with the Class of 1944.  Two weeks after graduation, Bert enlisted in the United States Navy.  He faithfully served his country during World War II, and was honorably discharged. Bert was united in marriage...

Frances Florence Bailey, age 99, of Centerville, passed away Monday, May 04, 2020 at the Homestead of Centerville. Frances was born in Centerville, Iowa on September 3, 1920, the daughter of Joe and Winifred (Price) Fadiga.  She graduated from Centerville High School with the Class of 1939.  She continued her education, graduating from AIB in 1940. On January 3, 1948, Frances was united in marriage to Doyle Bailey in Rockford, Illinois.  From this union, three children were...

Roger Wayne Davenport, age 59, of Centerville, Iowa passed away Sunday, May 03, 2020 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines. Roger was born in Centerville, Iowa on February 27, 1961, the son of Johnny “John” and Annabelle (Hendon) Davenport.  Following his high school education, Roger worked for a mechanic shop for a brief period of time.  In his late teens, he enlisted in the National Guard.  He served in Germany twice before being honorably discharged. ...

Lynn Ruth Powell, age 72, of Centerville, Iowa passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 at her home. Lynn was born on March 4, 1948 in Staten Island, New York, the daughter of Paul and Gloria (Steen) Kreikenbaum.  Following her high school education, Lynn obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities.  She was united in marriage to Kimberly Barney on July 8, 2015. Left to cherish Lynn’s memory are her daughter, Paula Ruth Sutton (daughter with Howard Lee Powell); 2 grandsons,...