Remembering Muscatine neighbors: Recent obituaries
Read through obituaries from The Muscatine Journal
Kitty Woodruff Jarvis, 71, of Wapello died Sunday, November 10, 2019, at Wapello Specialty Care. Arrangements: Snyder and Hollenbaugh Funeral Home, formerly Dungeon-McCully Funeral Home, Wapello.
Jerry Wayne Roberts, 75, of West Branch died Sunday, November 10, 2019, at home. Arrangements: Henderson-Barker Funeral Home, West Branch.
November 11, 2019
DAVENPORT - Helen T. Jorgenson, 85, of Davenport, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, November 15, 2019, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Parish, Davenport, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2019, from 4-7 p.m. at Weerts Funeral Home, Jersey Ridge and Kimberly. Burial will be at Davenport Memorial Park following mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Helen's name may be made to Humility of Mary Shelter, Davenport, Iowa.
Helen was born in 1934 to John and Anna Wilson in Davenport, Iowa. She graduated from Alleman High School in 1952. On May 25, 1957, she was united in marriage to Elmer Jorgenson, he preceded her in death in 2002. Helen was an active member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Parish. Helen loved being with her family and had a very close bond with her sisters. She was very independent and loved to travel; she was an avid reader and enjoyed keeping up with current events. Helen made many lifelong friends through her card clubs.
Helen is survived by her children: Sharon Jorgenson of Muscatine, Iowa, Evelyn (Garold) Oliver of Olathe, Kansas, Mavis (John) Rhoades of Oregon, Wisconsin, Carol Jorgenson of Kansas City, Missouri, Katherine (Randy Kruger) Jorgenson of Letts, Iowa, and Ken (Darcey) Jorgenson of Blue Grass, Iowa; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; three sisters: Joan Wilson, Lolita Schlapfer, and Dorothy DeMink; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two brothers, and a sister.
Online condolences may be made to Helen's family by visiting her obituary at www.weertsfh.com
Charles Eugene "Gene" Walker, 84, of Nichols, Iowa, died Sunday, November 10, 2019 at his home. Arrangements: The Henderson-Barker Funeral Home, West Liberty, Iowa.
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Jack Hillier, 10 a.m., Memorial Park Cemetery, Muscatine.
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No services scheduled.
June 19, 1934-October 31, 2019
MESA, Ariz. - Charles "Chuck" E. Schwartz, 85, devoted husband and father of four, passed away October 31, 2019, in Arizona. He was born in Muscatine, Iowa, on June 19, 1934, and resided there until relocating to Davenport, Iowa, in the early 1950's. He lived in Davenport until moving to Mesa in 1988. He was a retired boiler engineer and U.S. Army veteran.
Chuck was a man of many talents. He had a quick wit and loved rock 'n' roll music. He enjoyed woodworking, restoration projects, old radios and vacuum tubes. He was a thoughtful person who was always on the lookout for things that would make those important to him smile. He found satisfaction in life's simple things — a cup of coffee enjoyed on a porch swing; time with family and friends; and caring for his beloved dogs. But he also liked a little flair and will always be remembered for his infectious smile, flame suspenders, and black-and-red skull shoes. More than anything he was a caring person who left behind a legacy of love.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Virginia "Ginny" (Radech) Schwartz; children, Cindi (her husband Mike and children, Jennifer, Nathan, and Michelle), Lynn (her partner Carmen and son, Erik), Cheryl (her children, Amanda and Alyssa), and Bill (his children, Cooper, Brody, and Callahan); many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; in-laws; step-family; nieces; nephews; and friends too numerous to list, but not forgotten.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick Henry Schwartz and Esther Ellen Smice; stepfather, Jake Smice; brother, Freddie; and sister, Ruth.
Charles will be interred at Pine Hill Cemetery in Davenport. A Celebration of Life was held by his family and close friends Sunday, November 3, 2019.
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Michael B. McManus, 10 a.m., St. Patrick Catholic Church, Taylor Ridge, Ill.
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Jack Hillier, 10 a.m., Memorial Park Cemetery, Muscatine.
Jerry Dean Elder, 81, of Iowa City died Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at Mercy Hospice, Iowa City. Arrangements: Henderson-Barker Funeral Home, West Liberty.
March 11, 1939-November 5, 2019
NICHOLS - Claude Louis Job, 80, of Nichols passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at later date. A memorial has been established at the funeral home in Claude's name. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservice.com. The Snyder and Hollenbaugh Funeral and Cremation Service is caring Claude's arrangements and family.
Claude Louis Job was born on March 11, 1939, in Canton, Missouri, the son of Henry and Leora (Tompkin) Job. On June 13, 1959, Claude was united in marriage to Sandra Johns in Muscatine. Claude worked for the Highway Maintenance Department for 28 years. He and his wife, Sandra, attended the Methodist Church in Muscatine. Claude enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding his motorcycle, but he dearly enjoyed visiting with his friends.
Claude will be deeply missed by his wife, Sandra of Nichols; his daughter, Lynn (Mike) Macomb of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma; two grandsons, Josh Plett and Trevor (Lisa) Plett; seven great-grandchildren, Luke, Dominic, Gavin, Jaxon, Collin, Mason and Tucker; one brother, Fred Job of Muscatine; and three nieces.
Claude was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Nellie Miller and Ruth Dahl.
October 6, 1940-November 4, 2019
MUSCATINE - Joyce L. Wookey, 79, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019, at Lutheran Homes.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. The Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to Hospice Compassus in Joyce's name. Online condolences: www.wittichfuneralhome.com.
The family would like to thank the staff at Lutheran Living and Hospice Compassus.
Joyce was born October 6, 1940, in Conesville, the daughter of Lennox and Isabelle McCormick Buser. She married Fred Wookey on August 4, 1962, in Conesville.
She worked for the Muscatine School System and attended the Grace United Church of Christ of Conesville. Joyce enjoyed birds and working in her yard.
Those left to honor her memory include her children, Jim Wookey and his wife, Jeri, of Hudson, Wisconsin, Larry Wookey and his wife, Peggy, of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Tammy Bierman, and her husband, Ken, of Muscatine; three grandchildren, Lexia Wookey, Kristy Cox and her husband, Brian, and Melissa Coss and her husband, Matt; her sister, Jane Brennenan and her husband, Ron, of Lone Tree; sister-in-law, Bonnie Buser of Muscatine; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; one brother, Richard Buser; and one sister, Audrey Staley.
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No services scheduled.
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Michael B. McManus, 10 a.m., St. Patrick Catholic Church, Taylor Ridge, Ill.
May 6, 1926-November 4, 2019
MUSCATINE — Jack Hillier, 93, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019, at his home.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2019, in Memorial Park Cemetery. Luncheon will follow the graveside service at the American Legion.
Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. on Friday, November 8, 2019, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to UnityPoint Hospice. Online condolences: www.wittichfuneralhome.com.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to UnityPoint Hospice for taking such great care of Jack.
Pallbearers are Brian Hetzler, Bill Hetzler, Daulton Hetzler, Carson Hetzler, David Ashby, and Everett Ulch. Honorary Pallbearers are Steve Snider, Brynn Hetzler, Makenzee Hetzler, Keith Lange and Jason Hetzler.
Jack was born May 6, 1926, in South Bend, Indiana, the son of Joseph and Martha Wilson Hillier. He married Marian Snider on November 28, 1949.
He worked for Bendix Corp for 18 years and also worked for Muscatine schools for 12 years as a custodian, then later retired. Jack was a member of the VFW, The Moose and American Legion Post #27. He was in the Army during WWII.
Jack enjoyed fishing, watching the Cubs, NASCAR, and his grandsons race.
Those left to honor his memory include his wife Marian of Muscatine; daughter, Patricia Hetzler and her husband, Curtis, of Fruitland; son, James Hillier of Muscatine; his grandsons, Brian Hetzler and his wife, Stacey, of Davenport, and Jason Hetzler and his wife, Kim, of Muscatine; four great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Norman Hillier.
