Rebecca "Becky" Franck Obituary

   Becky, the daughter of Dale and Mary Lou (May) Johnson, was born Jan. 29, 1949, in Des Moines, Iowa.  She grew up in Russell, Iowa and was a graduate of Russell High School.  She was united in marriage with Fred Franck on Aug. 22, 1969, in Russell.  She worked at Bandag for several years, where she was a marketing manager.  She enjoyed reading, traveling, gardening, computers, and spending time with her family.

   She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, James "Jim" Johnson and a sister, Nancy Johnson.

   Those left to honor her memory include her husband Fred Franck of Newton, daughter, Amanda (Jarret) Nicholson of the Cayman Islands; and her siblings: Esther (Larry) Clark, Dan (Roxanne) Johnson, and Rose (Gary) Kline.

Vicki Jo Lockridge Obituary

Born: Fri., Jul. 25, 1952
Died: Fri., Oct. 24, 2014

Visitation
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tue., Oct. 28, 2014
Location: Fielding Funeral Home

Funeral Service
1:30 PM Wed., Oct. 29, 2014
Location: Fielding Funeral Home

Vicki Jo Lockridge, age 62, passed away Friday, October 24, 2014, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa, from complications of renal disease. Vicki was born July 25, 1952, in Chariton, Iowa, to Cecil H. and Audrey E. (Exley) Lockridge. At the age of 10, Vicki moved with her family to a farm north of Russell. Vicki was a graduate of Russell High School, Russell, Iowa, and Salvador's Beauty Academy, Des Moines, Iowa. 

Vicki owned and operated "The Lock Shoppe" salon in Chariton, Iowa, for over twenty years. Vicki took great pride in her work as a stylist, and had a very strong work ethic and close relationship with her clients. She especially loved to cut children's hair, and relished prom and graduation time. It was very important to her that her special clients looked beautiful, regardless of the occasion. 

Vicki was very well-known for her candor, and was not shy about speaking her mind. She was a generous person, and would do anything for a friend. She was a huge supporter of public education, and always encouraged her youthful clients to acquire the skills needed to follow their dreams. 

Vicki's two nieces, Erin (Lockridge) Johnson and Amy (Lockridge) Swigart were the apple of her eye. She was always supportive of their interests and educational goals. 

Preceeding Vicki in death were her parents, Cecil and Audrey (Exley) Lockridge, her grandparents, Adam and Beatrice (Merrill) Caylor, Alva Lockridge, and Claude and Verna (Troutman) Exley. Vicki is survived by her brother David (Gail) Lockridge, Russell, Iowa; nieces Erin (Wesley) Johnson, Ames, Iowa; Amy (Christopher) Swigart, State Center, Iowa; great nieces Abigail Johnson, Lucille Johnson, and Mya Swigart; great nephews Joseph Swigart and Kenneth Johnson. Also surviving are aunts Altha (Don) Offenburger, Dorothy Exley, uncles Alan (Carol) Lockridge and Dean Chappell; and numerous cousins. 

Memorial donations in Vicki's honor may be made to the American Kidney Foundation or the Talented and Gifted Program, Chariton Community School District. 

Deborah Keith Death

Deborah Keith
Born: Tue., Jun. 16, 1964
Died: Mon., Oct. 20, 2014

Private Family Service
Wed., Oct. 22, 2014
Location: Chariton Cemetery

Lucille Elizabeth Duckworth Obituary

Born: Wed., Sep. 14, 1932
Died: Sun., Oct. 12, 2014

Visitation
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM, Wed., Oct. 15, 2014
Location: Fielding Funeral Home

Funeral Service
10:30 AM Wed., Oct. 15, 2014
Location: Fielding Funeral Home

Lucille Elizabeth Duckworth (Lucy), age 82 of Russell went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 12, 2014. She attended college at Omaha Bible Institute at Omaha, Nebraska. She married Duane George Duckworth on April 22, 1951 at Temple Baptist Church in Omaha, Nebraska.

With this union in marriage was born 5 girls, Mary Elizabeth, Teresa Ann, Vicki Lynn, Pamela Joy, and Kindra Marie.

Lucy worked at Lucas County Health Center for over 20 years. After she retired, she enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also attended Grace Baptist Church for 40 plus years. She attended Cornerstone Community Church with some of her daughters during the last 3 years of her life.

When Lucy wasn't working, her favorite past time was camping, boating, and just being with family and friends enjoying the outdoors, and playing Uno & Skipbo.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Duane; her mom & dad, Asa & Edith; an infant brother, James Donald; three brothers, Bob, Bruce & Bill; four sisters, Dora, Wyoma, Betty & Helen.

She is survived by her five daughters, Mary (Bob) Chipp, Teresa Duckworth, Vicki (Ron) Bingham, Pam (Mike) Ellis, and Kindra (Dan) Utzke; 12 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

The day before Lucy's 82nd birthday, September 14th, she participated with her best friend, Marilyn, her girls, their husbands, grandchildren, and great grandchildren in a Walk to End Alzheimer's in Ottumwa, IA.

Gerald Kay Gwinn Obituary

Gerald Kay Gwinn was born February 11, 1946 to Johnnie and Leota Gwinn in Rural Lucas, IA He passed from this life October 2, 2014, at his home in Chariton, IA. Gerald was the ninth child of Johnnie and Leota Gwinn. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters Rose Albright, and Betty Gwinn, and brothers Ray Gwinn, Jerry Gwinn and James Gwinn. Gerald is survived by his four children, Kenny of Russell, IA, Penny Shaw of Chariton, Darwin of Williamson, and Tony of Chariton, IA. Eight grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Also surviving are his brothers, John Gwinn of Des Moines, IA, Lester Gwinn of Grand Junction, CO, David Gwinn of Chariton, IA, Roger Gwinn of Russell, IA, and one sister, Gwendolyn Bacon-Gist of Chariton, IA. Gerald attended and graduated from Chariton Community High School in 1964. Except for a short time living in California, he has resided in Chariton all his life. He worked as a self-employed truck driver most of his life and retired in 2008. He will be missed by many family members and friends.