All Obituaries

Carl Thomas Robinson, age 23, of Melrose, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City of a sudden illness. Carl loved being at Camp Appanoose and going on adventures through the Rocky Mountains. He thoroughly enjoyed being outdoors.  He recently learned to play the guitar, and he cherished his friends and family members. Carl was the grandson of Cecil and Theresa (Riddick) Samuel of Melrose, Iowa.  He is also survived by his sister,...

Richard Tubaugh, age 91, of Moravia, Iowa, passed away at his home of nearly 70 years on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at 10:22AM. Richard was born on March 26, 1927 at home in Monroe County, near Blakesburg, Iowa, the son of Albert Otto and Irma (McCoy) Tubaugh.  He was united in marriage to Venetah Pearl Andrews on May 1, 1949 at the Nazarene Church in Keokuk, Iowa, by Rev. Warren Byrd. To this union, two children were born, Janiece and Jaren. Richard never attended high school, but...

Gladys Hall, age 92 of Cincinnati, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019 at her home. Private services will be held. Memorials have been established to the family of Gladys Hall, and may be mailed to Lange Funeral Home and Crematory, 1900 South 18th Street, Centerville, Iowa 52544.  Condolences may be shared online at www.langefh.com.

Judy Kaye (Showers) Belzer, age 67, of Mystic, Iowa, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019 at the Monroe County Hospital in Albia. Judy was born on November 10, 1951 in Chariton, Iowa, the daughter of Johnnie Walter Showers and Gwyneth Iona (Miller) Showers.  She was united in marriage to Frank Belzer on November 27, 1965.  To this union, three children were born, Judith, Joni and Julie. Judy worked hard her entire life.  She worked for McGraw-Edison, Viskase, Star Printing...

Dorothy Elizabeth Poole, age 97, of Centerville, Iowa, formerly of Ottumwa, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 12, 2019, surrounded by her family, at Centerville Specialty Care. Dorothy was born on January 11, 1922 in Ida Grove, the daughter of Jon and Stella (Zimmerman) Broshuis.  She graduated from Ida Grove High School.  She was united in marriage to Raymond Poole, and to this union, three children were born, Patricia, Jim and Mike. Dorothy worked at S.S....

Bill (William) Lee Clinkenbeard, age 73, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019 at the Putnam County Memorial Hospital in Unionville. Bill was born on May 11, 1945 in Unionville, Missouri, the son of Wilbert and Anna (Hodges) Clinkenbeard.  He graduated High school with the Class of 1965 in Monroe, Iowa.  He was united in marriage to Rhonda Harmison on September 29, 1996 in Monroe, Iowa. Bill was a Pastor at Open Arms Baptist Church in Monroe for a long...

David Paul Coffin, age 55, of Rathbun, Iowa, passed away Friday, January 11, 2019 at his home. He was born in Centerville, Iowa October 13, 1963.  David graduated from Seymour High School with the Class of 1982, and furthered his education at Northeast Missouri State University in Kirksville, Missouri, earning a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Criminology.  Throughout his adolescent and early adult years, David formed a special relationship with his foster parents, Bill and...

Moses B. Borntreger, age 93, of rural Seymour, Iowa, passed away Friday, January 11, 2019 at his home. Scheduled services will not be publicly announced.  Lange Funeral Home and Crematory in Centerville has been entrusted with caring for the family.

Rose Marie “Mic” Schwering, age 85, of Centerville, passed away on Friday, January 04, 2019 at her home. Rose was born on January 26, 1933 in Williams, Iowa, the daughter of Edward and Margaret (Staebler) Doyle.  She graduated from Corpus Christi Academy in Fort Dodge with the Class of 1951.  Rose was united in marriage to Kenneth Schwering on May 28, 1956.  To this union, 7 children were born, Gail, Dale, Dennis, John, Scott, Wesley, and Robert. Rose loved her...

Barbara A. Brandt, age 79, of Centerville, Iowa, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 at Centerville Specialty Care. She was born on August 5, 1939 in Brazil, Iowa, the daughter of Frank and Pauline (Polich) Kuchan.  Barbara graduated from Centerville High School.  She continued her education, completing the ARC Welding course at Indian Hills Community College in Centerville in the winter of 1980-1981. Following high school graduation, she relocated to the Quad Cities, where she...