Pam Canady Obituary

Pamela Sue Canady, age 70 died December 11, 2017 at her home in Corydon, Iowa surrounded by people she loved.

Pam was born April 27, 1947 in Ames, IA joining brothers, Chuck, Cal and Paul to Paul Canady and Marjorie “Marni” (Reynolds) McCarty. Kris Stanley though not by blood, was also considered by Pam to be her brother. She attended Gilbert High School where she excelled at track and basketball. There she met Chuck Arnold. Chuck and Pam married in the summer of 1972 and had two sons: Brad J. (Sewal, IA) and Chad D. (Islamorada, FL).
Pam attended AIB College of Business and worked in a clerical position. She also managed and later owned a grocery and hardware store in Russell, IA.

In 1999 she married Randy Sloan, welcoming Tara, Cade, LeeAnn and Ray into her life and becoming a grandmother to their children.

Pam loved water skiing with her brothers and friends on Crown Lake; it was not unusual for them to form a row of skiers. She also loved growing plants and flowers which adorned her walkway and porch at their home in Russell that she and Randy designed together. Pam always wanted to be outside; on the open road in the motor home with Randy, camping and boating with her family or sitting on her patio drinking a glass of ice tea.

Pam played a great role in the lives of her grandchildren and had a part in helping to raise some of them. Her love was shown in the countless hours that they fed the squirrels, played board games and made Chex mix. She had patience and strength beyond measure.

In the fall of 2016 Pam and Randy moved to Corydon to finish out their retirement closer to their children. These plans were cut far too short by the grips of cancer.

Pam is survived by her husband Randy Sloan, children: Chad Arnold and Brad (Holly) Arnold, Tara Spidle (Carl), Cade Sloan, LeaAnn Millizer (Steve), Ray Sloan and Shelli Thompson, 12 grandchildren, brothers Cal Canady and Paul Canady (Karen), aunt Dorothy Reynolds and numerous other extended family members and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Chuck Canady, step son Jeff Thompson, and step father Don McCarty.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. at the Corydon United Methodist Church.

Condolences may be shared at www.thomasfh.com.

Richard Duane Foland Obituary

Richard Duane Foland, of Russell, passed away December 5, 2017 at the age of 81. Services will be held Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Family will receive friends following the service.

Richard Duane Foland, son of Floyd Harlan and Elsie Luella (Glazebrook) Foland, was born at home in Grand River, Iowa on September 16, 1936. He died on December 5, 2017 at the Lucas County Health Center in Chariton, Iowa at the age of 81.

Richard left home at a young age and settled in Lucas County where he worked as a hired hand for area farmers. He graduated from Lucas High School in the Class of 1955.

Richard was married to Avon McDonald on March 15, 1958. To this union, three daughters were born: Kim, Karen and Kellie. On December 6, 1975, Richard was joined in marriage to Charlene Mason. He became a proud dad to her two children, Becky and Kenny.

Richard was employed at the Chariton Wholesale where he worked for over 42 years, traveling many miles to deliver groceries. Much of Richard’s leisure time was spent traveling as well. Richard loved to fish, often in local farm ponds, but he made several fishing trips to Canada and Bennett Spring. He loved country music and made annual trips to Branson. Richard traveled when he was able, going camping and to rodeos, even to Hawaii. One of his favorite trips was to Alaska.

Richard loved playing cards, especially Pitch and Cribbage with friends. Wherever he went, he never knew a stranger. Going to breakfast with friends was a daily ritual that he enjoyed as long as he could. His dog, Muffy, was one of his dearest friends.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 42 years, Charlene Foland of Russell; daughter, Karen Fitzgerald of Perry; daughter, Becky (Rick) Vander Linden of Knoxville; daughter, Kellie Abrahamson of Chariton; son, Kenny (Kari) Mason of Marshall, MO; 11 grandchildren: Chad (Tammy) Krutsinger, Brianne Foland (Bruce Bennett), Alicia (Ray) Hamann, Brandon (Jessica) Fitzgerald, Rechelle (Mike) Gamble, Chelsea Drilling, Hilary (Cole) Braaksma, Raegan McFarland, Jamie Holmes, Sydnee Mason, and Taylor Mason; 16 great grandchildren; brother, Larry Heater of Burlington; sister, Marylou Terry of Morning Sun; brother, John Hester of Fairborne, OH; brother, Jimmie (Pegge) Foland of Fairborne, OH; brother, Larry (Beth) Foland of Fairborne, OH; brother, Gary (Peggy) Foland of Sebring, FL; and brother, Eddie Wayne (Cathy) Foland of Fairborne, OH; and special friends, Keith and Shirley Kent and family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Kim Krutsinger; great granddaughter, Mali Krutsinger; sister, Deloris Gwinn; and brother, David Foland.

Clare Burdette Davis Obituary

 Services for Clare Burdette Davis, 84, of Russell will be Thursday, November 30, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Interment will follow at the Russell Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Thursday, prior to the service at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the Russell Public Library or the Russell Fire Department.
Clare Burdette Davis passed away on November 25, 2017 at the Iowa Veteran's Home in Marshalltown.Clare Burdette Davis was born December 16, 1932 to Howard Leroy and Mary Clanin Davis at his grandparent’s home in rural Russell, Iowa. He was raised in Russell alongside his sisters, Ethel and Mary Alice, and attended Russell High School.

Clare served in the United States Army from April of 1953 until April of 1955. He was stationed in Korea after the war. Clare was awarded a National Defense Service Medal, a Korean Service Medal, a United Nations Service Medal, and a Good Conduct Medal.

Farming was always a love of Clare’s. At one time he owned a small farm, but most of his farming experience was as a farmhand for area farmers. Clare loved to drive trucks. His driving career started while he was stationed in Korea where he drove a supply truck. After returning home he drove for various truck lines over the years, including: Russell Produce, the Stone brothers of Chariton, Werner, and he retired from Brooks. Clare was proud of the fact that he drove in all of the 48 mainland states and he never failed to mention that he drove in Washington, D.C.

Clare was an avid reader all of his life. He would read anything, from an encyclopedia, to one of his favorite western stories. He was the proud owner of a 1953 John Deere 70. There was a time when he used the tractor to pull a roller for the City of Russell. Clare served on the Russell City Council for eight years and was a proud member of the Russell American Legion.

In the later years, Clare really enjoyed visiting with friends over a cup of coffee at The Last Chance in Russell. He had a very dry sense of humor and a quick response for everything. The staff at the Iowa Veteran’s Home in Marshalltown really enjoyed getting to know Clare and considered him a favorite patient.

Clare is survived by his children: Juanita (Richard) Hanson, Robert (Karen) Davis, Mary Davis, Janet (Ed) Davis-Savich, and Linda Davis; sisters, Ethel (Weston) Laing and Mary Alice Davis; nephew, John (Sheila) Laing; great niece, Amy Laing; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Preceding him in death were his parents, Howard and Mary Davis; and his daughter, Minda Davis.

Halleen McKay Obituary

 Halleen Ruby McKay, 95, of Russell, Iowa passed away November 21, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. She was born October 31, 1922 in Brighton, Iowa to William and Mary Curtis (Turner) DeWolf, the youngest of 5 children.
She attended school in Brighton, Iowa before marrying Everette McKay on May 15, 1940. To this union they raised five children; Roger, Mildred, Ronny, Marilyn and Rita.
Halleen and Everette farmed in the Washington, Iowa area before moving to Russell, Iowa in 1951. She was a hardworking housewife, helping with the farming, had a large garden, raised and dressed chickens, baby-sat for grandchildren, great-grandchildren and always had big meals on the table. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, flowers, animals and going to the Iowa State Fair.  She loved Christmas and always made lots of homemade candy.
Halleen was preceded in death by her parents, husband Everette, son Roger and grandson Kevin.  Also two brothers, Orie DeWolf and Harold DeWolf; two sisters Opal Lemley and Cecil Hesseltine.
She is survived by children Mildred (John) Guffey of Carlisle, Iowa, Ronny (Patty) McKay of Chariton, Iowa, Marilyn (Butch Vanderpool) Trenary of Chariton and Rita McKay of Russell, Iowa.  Grandchildren Dennis Guffey, Michael Guffey, Diana Abrahamson, Susan Gustafson, Brian Trenary, Rodney Mumford, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild Lilly.

Bernard Blubaugh Obituary

 Bernard Eugene Blubaugh, 79 of Valeria, died Friday, November 17, 2017, at Valley Baptist Hospital in Harlingen, Texas from complications of acute leukemia. He leaves his wife of 56 years, Janice (Reynolds) Blubaugh; daughters, Cindy Blubaugh, Kathy (Pete Bowen) Hale, and Lisa Blubaugh; grandchildren, Trevor (Lyndsay) Neuendorf, Courtney Neuendorf, Blake (Kelsey) Hale, Natalie Hale and Brian Blubaugh; sister, Sharon Blubaugh; brothers, Leo (Pat) Blubaugh, Robert (Mariann) Blubaugh, and James (Judy) Blubaugh as well as several nieces, nephew and a whole lot of friends. Bernard was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Teresa Ann (Blubaugh) Neuendorf.
Bernard was born to Fred and Agnes Blubaugh in Melrose, Iowa. He attended Russel High School and then following graduation served for four years in the United States Air Force. After serving his country, he married his high school sweetheart, Janice. They raised their family in Valeria, Iowa and after 30 year retired from Maytag.
Bernard always loved to brag to everyone about his children and grandchildren. He also loved helping local farmers, finding any excuse he could to go to Hy-Vee to gab with everyone and giving his friends a hard time. Summers he and Janice spent as much time as possible camping at state parks and loved camping at the Iowa State Fair. The last 14 winters, they spent in San Benito, Texas at Fun-n-Sun RV Resort, where they were involved in many different activities.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Colfax. Burial with Military Rites will take place at McKeever Cemetery. The family will greet friends on Friday, November 24, 2017 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family and condolences may be left for them at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com.

Richard "Bud" Cromer Obituary

 Richard Lee “Buddy” Cromer was born on March 10, 1934 to Harry Paul Cromer and Myrtle Helen (Arnold) Cromer in Chariton, Iowa.  Richard passed from this life, November 6, 2017 at the Circle of Friends Legacy Lodge located in Chariton at the age of 83 years.
Buddy grew up and attending school in the Chariton area. He served his country in the United States Navy from 1951 through 1955. He had met and married Marilyn Shuey, to this union six children were born, David, Dennis, Margie, Steven and twin boys, Ronald and Donald. January 2, 1982, Richard was joined in marriage to Twyla Malone and they resided in Chariton, Iowa. After the military, Buddy attended college for his Heating and Cooling certificate. He worked as a HVAC specialist at various establishments. Buddy was last employed with the Hy-Vee pharmacy as a medical delivery person, which he enjoyed very much as it kept him busy during his retirement.
In Buddy’s spare time, he took pleasure in woodworking, fishing, playing cards and playing board games with friends and family members.  Buddy was an avid mushroom hunter and would look forward to mushroom season each year. He appreciated going for lunch at the sale barn, tinkering with vacuums and other small motor contraptions, and shopping trips to Wal-mart were among his favorite past-times.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Cromer and Helen (Arnold) Cox; his sisters, Betty, June Duree, and Janice Burrell; and his uncle, Harly Davidson.
He is survived by his wife, Twyla Cromer of Chariton, IA; his children, David (Terri) Cromer of Mitchellville, IA, Dennis Cromer of Maine, Margie (Joe) Gorecki of Newton, IA, Steven (Michelle) Cromer of Des Moines, IA, Ronald (Kathy) Cromer of Chariton, IA, Donald (Debbie) Cromer of Lucas, IA; his brother, Tommy Charles Cromer; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A private family interment will take place in the Chariton Cemetery. A Celebration of Life dinner will be Saturday, November 18, 2017, from 1:00- 5:00 p.m., held in the Chariton Community Center next to the high school

Shirley Ann Dixon Obituary

 



Shirley Ann Dixon, 83, of Lakewood, CO, passed into eternity at home, in the presence of loving family members Tuesday October 17, 2017 at 2:20 PM. She passed in comfort and peace looking up to heaven through her skylight as if God Himself said, “Shirley, it is time to come home.”

She was born to the late Kenneth and Theo Woods, Nov. 14, 1934 in Russell, IA. She attended Russell Elementary and High School through the 9th grade. Shirley married Floyd Dixon in 1950, and they lived together in Russell, IA, before relocating to Lakewood, CO in 1978.

Shirley worked as secretarial assistant to her husband in his many contracting endeavors and as restaurant owner/manager for several years in both IA and CO.

She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Floyd Dixon, 2 sons, Richard Dixon and Brad Dixon of Lakewood, CO and grandson (whom she raised) Joshua Dixon of McKinney, TX. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Theo Woods, sister Alene Smith and granddaughter Angel Olsen.

A memorial/visitation will be held at the Belmar Church gymnasium at 460 S Kipling St, Lakewood, CO, Sunday October 22, 2017 3-5 PM. Drinks and food provided.

A memorial/visitation will be held in Russell, IA in summer 2018 details will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers and in recognition of her Post-Polio Syndrome, please send donations to Easter Seals.

Harold Lord, Sr. Obituary

Harold Lord Sr. of Fairfield, formerly of Melrose, passed away September 19, 2017 at the age of 87.
Services will be held on Friday, September 22, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Interment will be at Bethel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in care of Harold’s family. 

     Harold Frank Lord Sr. was born May 22, 1930 to George and Cordia Morgan Lord in Fredrick, Iowa. Harold was raised alongside his four sisters. He attended both Frederick and Melrose country schools. 

     In February of 1963, Harold was united in marriage to Frances Wilson. The couple was blessed with six children: Harold Jr., Mirza, Cordia, Angalia, Shelia, and George. 

     Harold was a farm hand, a door to door salesman, and he retired from Maytag after 38 years of employment.

     Harold is survived by his wife, Frances Wilson; daughters: Mirza Lord, Cordia Hunt, Angalia Lord, and Shelia Lord; 9 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; sisters, Florence Lord and Ruth Littleton; and many beloved nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his sons, George Lord and Harold Lord Jr.; sisters, Olive Howie and Anna Mae Lord; and his great granddaughter, Lillium May Mead.

Kimberly L. Schumann Sellers Obituary

 Kimberly Louise (Schumann) Sellers, 53, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 with her family at her side.
Kim was born on November 6, 1963 to Gary Schumann and Joyce (McVey) Schumann at Yocum Hospital in Chariton, Iowa. Kim grew up in the Russell, Iowa area with her parents and her sister Karla. Kim attended the Russell school system, graduating in 1982 with salutatorian honors.
After graduation Kim entered the work force with several part time jobs, including the Hy-Vee distribution center offices. She soon became full time in the human resources department where she later became warehouse payroll coordinator until her retirement on May 5, 2017. During that time Kim met Jay Sellers and they were married on February 14, 1997 in Des Moines, Iowa. Also, at that time, Kim became a loving mother to Wendy, Amanda, and Clint.
Kim lived her entire adult life in the Chariton area. With Jay, they built their home in the country where she loved watching her hummingbirds and deer. She enjoyed her flowers and garden, along with feeding the birds and stray cats. No one was to go hungry! Kim’s greatest enjoyment and love was for her family. She spent most of her time taking care of Jay and the kids. When it came to the grandkids her patience, time, and love was endless! She was a very dedicated, generous, honest, and caring person to all who knew her.
Kim was preceded in death by her father, Gary Schumann. She is survived by her husband, Jay Sellers: three children, Wendy (Ron) Young of Chariton, Amanda (Brad) Jensen of Chariton, and Clint Sellers of North Carolina. Four grandchildren: Brad Young, Bryce Young, Jayden Jensen, and Kenton Jensen. Mother, Joyce Schumann of Russell and sister Karla (Doug) Noah of Chariton.