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     Shirley Jean Kiser was buried at Eden Cemetery, Rhodes, Marshall Co., Iowa.^2,3 She and Robert Wayne "Wig" Wignall were divorced.¹ Shirley Jean Kiser was born on May 18, 1937 at Ronan, Lake Co., Montana.^2,3 As of December 31, 1955,her married name was Wignall.³ She married Robert Wayne "Wig" Wignall, son of William Berry "Will" Wignall and Edna Spencer, on December 31, 1955 at Rhodes, Marshall Co., Iowa.³ Shirley Jean Kiser Shirley Wignall, 79, of Rhodes, Iowa passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017, at home surrounded by her loving and caring family and under the care of Iowa River Hospice. She will be laid to rest at Eden Cemetery in Rhodes, Iowa. Shirley Jean Kiser was born on May 18, 1937, in Ronan, Montana; she was the daughter of Ray and Dorothy (Gearhardt) Kiser. She attended school in the Baxter Community School District. On December 31, 1955, Shirley was united in marriage to Robert Wignall in Rhodes, Iowa and they were blessed with four wonderful children: Vicki, Randy, Robby and Shelli; they later divorced. Shirley never married again, but had a longtime companion Jerry “Monk” Dannon. Shirley retired in 2005. She loved her yard and it always was immaculate, and enjoyed feeding and watching the birds and also enjoyed fishing. Shirley’s life revolved around her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and always loved attending any event they might be involved in. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Vicki Wignall, of Rhodes, Iowa, Randy Wignall, of Rhodes, Iowa, Robby (Cindy) Wignall, of Rhodes, and Shelli Sosa, of State Center, Iowa; grandchildren: Gary Pencook, Tyler Sosa, Cori Esquivel, Kelsey Esquivel, Alexandria Gomez, Eric Gomez, Jake Wignall, Jesse Wignall, Trevor Wignall, Riley Wignall, Levi Cowan and Trevor Cowan; great-grandchildren: Seth Pencook, Devon Wilson, Zach Wilson, Isabella Sosa, Bentley Sosa, Jasmine Gruerrero, Kenzie Wignall, Kylah Wignall, Jesse Wignall Jr., and Sadie Wignall; siblings, Sharon Adkins, and Larry (Norma) Kiser, all of Baxter, Iowa, and her dog Rowdy. In death Shirley rejoins her parents, Ray and Dorothy Kiser; grandparents, Loren and Flossie Gearhardt, Roy and Ethel Kiser and longtime companion Jerry Dannen and her four-legged friend, dog Toby. on March 14, 2014.³ She died on March 12, 2017 at Rhodes, Marshall Co., Iowa, at age 79.^2,3

     Janice Arlene Whitmore was buried at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Marshalltown, Marshall Co., Iowa.^1,2 Her Social Security Number was 479-44-7094.³ Her married name was Wignall.¹ She married William Harlan Wignall, son of William Berry "Will" Wignall and Edna Spencer.^1,2 Janice Arlene Whitmore was born on May 23, 1941 at Albion, Marshall Co., Iowa.^1,3,2 She died on January 19, 2008 at Ames, Story Co., Iowa, at age 66.^1,3,2 She RHODES - Janice A. Stonewall, 66, of Rhodes, former longtime Marshalltown resident, died Jan. 19, 2008, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Mitchell Family Funeral Home, with a time of fellowship and refreshments immediately following. Visitation hours will be 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday. Private interment rites will be at a later date in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. For condolences, visit www.mitchellfh.com Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Janice and her family. Born Janice Arlene Whitmore on May 23, 1941, in Albion, she was the daughter of Stephen and Goldie (Hauser) Whitmore. She attended school in the area of her birth. Janice was united in marriage to Carl Albee and to this union, four children were born. Later she married Harlan Wignall and they were the parents of four children. On Oct. 15, 1976, at the Little Brown Church, she was united in marriage to Roger Stonewall. After Roger?s death, she was married to Donald "Scooby" Scovill. Jan owned and operated her own beauty shop on North Seventh Street, worked at the Iowa Veterans Home and Brewster's with Roger. She enjoyed her family, bowling, fishing and flowers. Left to mourn her loss are her eight children: Donita Steen of Marshalltown, Mark (Deb) Albee of Marshalltown, Rhonda Albee in Texas, Bruce "B.J." (Stacy) Albee of Marshalltown, Lana (the late Danny) Clement of Rhodes, Angie Ford of Rhodes, Jack (Carrie) Magee of Bethany, Mo. and Jill (Jeff) Welch of Marshalltown; two step-children, Monte Stonewall and Addison Stonewall; 25 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; her siblings: Wallace Whitmore, Lody (Jean) Whitmore and Everette (Janice) Whitmore, all of Marshalltown, Verneta Rash of Ellsworth and Maxine (Laverne) Sinclair of Ferguson; and several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. In death she has rejoined her beloved Roger; her parents; siblings, Max, Jerry and Don Whitmore, Ravola Farmer, and Audrey and Evelyn Davis. on January 23, 2008.²

     Marian Ann Flora was buried at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens, Marshalltown, Marshall Co., Iowa.^2,3 She Interment will follow services in the Rose Hill Memorial Gardens, Marshalltown. Marian Ann Flora was born on January 14, 1939 in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Marvin Wells and Bernice Spencer Flora. She was raised and educated in Baxter and graduated from the Baxter High School. She was employed in the bookkeeping department at Marshalltown Medical & Surgical Center, and later with Iowa Valley Community College District in the bookkeeping and payroll departments. Ann is survived by her two brothers: John Flora of Marshalltown and Eugene (Becky) Flora of Tama, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.² She was born on January 14, 1939 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.^2,5 She died on September 15, 2006 at Marshalltown, Marshall Co., Iowa, at age 67.^3,5

     John Allen Flora was buried at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens, Marshalltown, Marshall Co., Iowa.³ He John Flora, 72, of Marshalltown, IA went to be with the Lord Friday, March 7, 2014, at the Iowa River Hospice Home, in Marshalltown. Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 10, 2014 at Anderson Funeral Homes, 405 W Main St. Interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed towards the family. John was born November 30, 1941 to Marvin and Bernice (Spencer) Flora. He was a music teacher in several local schools and at retirement worked for the Marshalltown Hy-Vee while serving several students through private music lessons. John will be missed by his brother Eugene (Becky) Flora of Tama, IA, three nieces, Jody (Daryl) Carner of Marshalltown, IA, Jill (Cory) Kroeger of Montour, IA, Jennifer Ferriss of Eldora, IA, eight grandnieces and three grandnephews along with numerous loved friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Ann.⁴ He was born on November 30, 1941 at Iowa.^4,5 He died on March 7, 2014 at Marshalltown, Marshall Co., Iowa, at age 72.^5,4

     His Social Security Number was 483-56-2202.⁴ James Burdett "Jim" Ficken was buried at Eden Cemetery, Rhodes, Marshall Co., Iowa.⁵ He was born on January 14, 1945 at Marshalltown, Marshall Co., Iowa.^1,4 He died on August 23, 2008 at Marshalltown, Marshall Co., Iowa, at age 63.^1,4 He RHODES - James "Jim" Burdett Ficken, 63, of Rhodes died Aug. 23, 2008, at Marshalltown Medical & Surgical Center. A celebration of Jim's life will be 11 a.m. Friday at Rhodes United Methodist Church, with Rev. Brent de Silva officiating. Friends may call at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. For condolences, visit www.mitchellfh.com Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Jim and his family. Born on Jan. 14, 1945, in Marshalltown, Jim was the son of Gerhard and Genevieve (Spencer) Ficken. He graduated from West Marshall High School in 1963. Jim then honorably served his country in the United States Army, serving two tours in Vietnam. He worked many years as a truck driver, until his retirement, and served with the American Legion in Rhodes. Jim loved spending time with his grandchildren, family and friends; cooking something for them any chance he had. Furthermore, he enjoyed stock car racing, playing cards and generally anything that surrounded him by people. Left to cherish Jim's memory are his beloved life partner of 14 years, Judy Steiner; his sons, Shane (Irma) Ficken and Jimmy (Debbie) Tichenor; 15 grandchildren; brothers, Carroll "Butch" (Joyce) Ficken of Nevada and Gary "Bill" (Barb) Ficken of Parkville, Mo; sister, Marilyn "Cookie" (Bill) Purdy of Melbourne; Justin, Eric and Clinton Hulbert and their families; as well as many, many friends. In death, Jim has rejoined his parents, and his sister, Wilma Nadine Ficken. on August 27, 2008.¹

     Carroll Gene "Butch" Ficken Carroll Gene Ficken - C. G. "Butch" Ficken, 73 of Nevada died on Saturday, September 1, 2012 at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 5 at the Memorial Lutheran Church, 701 11th Street in Nevada with Pastor David R. Burling officiating. Burial will follow in the Nevada Municipal Cemetery. Butch was born on August 22, 1939 in Marshalltown to Gerhard William and Genevieve (Spencer) Ficken, the oldest of five children. He was a 1956 graduate of the Rhodes Consolidated School. Butch served in the U. S. Army as an Aircraft Engineer Mechanic. On November 3, 1990, he married Joyce D. Dietrich in Ames. Butch was employed by Ames Computer Forms from 1990 to 2009. He loved being with his grandchildren, enjoyed woodworking, and was an avid Iowa Hawkeyes fan. Butch is survived by his wife Joyce of Nevada; a son Michael Ficken of Georgia; a daughter JoLene (Dan) Messerli of Nevada; two step-daughters Jodie (Mark) Holzmer of Nevada and Stacey (Luke) Larson of Ames; 8 grandchildren Jenifer, Tanner, and Peyton Messerli, Kelsee Holzmer, and Levi Larson; a brother Gary W. (Barbara) Ficken of Parkville, MO; and a sister Marilyn (Bill) Purdy of Melbourne. Butch was preceded in death by his parents, a brother James and an infant sister Wilma.³ He was buried at Nevada Municipal Cemetery, Nevada, Story Co., Iowa.^3,4 He was born on August 22, 1939 at Marshalltown, Marshall Co., Iowa.^3,4,5 He married Joyce D. Dietrich on November 3, 1990.³ Carroll Gene "Butch" Ficken died on September 1, 2012 at Ames, Story Co., Iowa, at age 73.^5,3

     Wilma Nadine Ficken was buried at Eden Cemetery, Rhodes, Marshall Co., Iowa.³ She died in 1946.³ She was born in 1946.³

     Edward Raymond "Ed" "Eddie" Burlie was buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bluff City, Harper Co., Kansas.^1,4 His Social Security Number was 440-38-8966.⁵ He was born on August 27, 1907 at Wakita, Grant Co., Oklahoma.^1,5,3,4 He married Audrey G. Wimmer, daughter of John Lee "Johnny" Wimmer and Eugenia C. Cole, on February 25, 1934 at Harper Co., Kansas.^1,2 Edward Raymond "Ed" "Eddie" Burlie died on July 15, 2004 at Anthony, Harper Co., Kansas, at age 96.^1,5,4 He ANTHONY - Burlie, Edward R., 96, retired farmer, died July 15, 2004. He was born Aug 27, 1907 at Wakita, OK, son of James & Emily (Kucera) Burlie. On Feb 25, 1934 he married Audrey Wimmer. He is preceded in death by his wife & a sister. Survivors: sons, Larry & wife Marcia, Reverend Jerry & wife Darlene, all of Wichita, Ron & wife Charlotte of Hutchinson; sister, Joyce Oerke & husband Bob of Caldwell; 3 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren: 5 great-grandchildren. Services 11 a.m. Monday at the Anthony Christian Church. Graveside services at the Bluff City Cemetery. on July 19, 2004.¹

     Larry DeWane Burlie was buried at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, 11800 W. Highway 54, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas.⁴ He married Marcia C. Parduhn.¹ Larry DeWane Burlie married Bonnie Janice Long.⁴ Larry DeWane Burlie was born on September 5, 1936 at Kansas.^6,7 He died on April 9, 2017 at Kansas at age 80.⁵ He Burlie, Larry - Larry passed away April 9, 2017, after a long and courageous fight with cancer. He was a bright shining light to anyone that was around him. Larry had a special love for his wife, Marcia, family, friends from Rolling Hills Country Club and the Knights of the Stainless Steel table (Genesis West), and many colleagues from his 47 years of service at Cessna Aircraft. A special thanks needs to be given to all the excellent doctors and nurses that cared for him over the years - Thank You! On April 14, 2017.⁵