Lois C. Fogle Obituary January 25, 1930 - October 1, 2026

 

Lois Fogle, 96, of Chariton, passed away October 1, 2026, surrounded by her family. Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 6th, from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Graveside funeral services will be held following the visitation at the Chariton Cemetery. A luncheon will be held at the funeral home following the service for a time of continued visiting and fellowship.

Memorials in Lois’s name may be made to the Derby Community Center.

Lois Charlene DeBok was born January 25, 1930, in Russell, Iowa, to Harold and Inez DeBok. She grew up with two other siblings, which always made life interesting. Her roots stayed thick in the Lucas County area, attending school at Russell and then high school in Chariton, graduating in 1948 from Chariton High School

On April 12, 1953, Lois married Ronald Fogle in Russell, Iowa. Together, they built a life centered around their family and shared many years together before Ronald’s passing.

Lois worked for Goode Heating & Cooling for 25 years as a part-time bookkeeper. Over those years, she became a familiar and dependable part of the business and developed many friendships along the way.

Lois always enjoyed gardening, and her family remembers that the garden served another important purpose over the years. When raising the kids became a little too much and she needed a break, that was where Lois went. Her life was centered around her family and she cherished every moment spent with them just as her family cherished spending time with her. Family gatherings were always fun and the grandchildren will always remember her reading the Gold Bug Book to them. She always remembered each grandchild’s favorite dessert and would have it ready when they visited or for their birthdays.

Another thing Lois loved was playing cards and reading. She often said she was born with a deck of cards in her hand and taught her grandchildren that there were no friends in a game of cards. However, if she was losing she’d say,” be nice to the old lady!”

Lois was a founding member of the American Legion Auxiliary for an impressive 75 years, having joined in 1953.

Lois will be remembered by her children: Gary (Michiko) Fogle of Derby, Diane (Mike) Barnes of Texarkana, TX, and Dennis (Terri) Fogle of Pella; 12 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Jean DeBok; and many other extended family members and friends.

Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Fogle in 2012; her parents, Harold and Inez DeBok; her sister, Joan McKinley; her brother, Dale DeBok; and grandsons: Joshua and Jeremy Fogle; and great granddaughters: Jerica and Jocelyn.

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Robert "Bob" Lee Prather Obituary December 27, 1932-October 9,2026

 Robert Lee Prather born December 27, 1932 to John Preston Prather and Bessie Mae (Brewer) on their family farm.  Bob was a life long resident of Lucas County.   After graduation from High School Bob served in the Air Force from 1952 – 1956.  After his service in the military Bob and his brothers ran Prather Brothers Construction Company, where they ran heavy equipment building roads, ponds, and terraces.  After retiring Bob worked part time driving for Hy-Vee.   

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife Donna of 40 years, a grandson Wesley James Anderson, brothers Jack, Doug and sister Evelyn.  Bob is survived by a sister Mary, two sister in laws, Francis and Marcia, step children Connie (Gary), Craig (Joanne), Dennis (June), Jana (Frank), grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. 

As a family we want to add how much we loved and appreciated the love and care that Bob gave to our mother and grandmother, he absolutely adored her.  We will miss him tremendously; he is home now with Donna and many other family members and in the presence of our Heavenly Father.

Bob married Donna Mae (Gathercole) in 1976 at which time he inherited four step children.  His hobbies included flying his airplane, welding, doing Stain Glass, fishing, golfing and spending many winters in Florida and then in Texas.  He belonged to the local Masons and Shrine where he served as President in 1976. 

Gary W Rodgers Obituary August 12, 1948 - September 15, 2026

 

Gary Wayne Rodgers passed away on September 15th following a medical emergency at work. Gary was born August 12, 1948, in Chariton, IA to Wayne and Maxine Rodgers. Gary was a graduate of Chariton High School (Chariton, IA) in 1967, living in Lucas County for most of his life.

In 1972, Gary married Rita Flanders, and they were blessed with four children: Todd, Chad, Jake and Amanda. Gary was also blessed with a son, Wayne Conway, from a previous marriage. Gary and Rita also served as foster parents for 15 years, providing a positive home life for many young boys and girls.

Gary worked a couple of jobs early on but found stable work with Fulton and Sons, Inc. around 1980, retiring after 30 plus years of service. Following his retirement, Gary took various part-time jobs. He most recently drove for Lucas County Recycling and worked for the Humeston Sale Barn and Central Plains Stockyards in Humeston, Iowa.

Gary had a true gift for working with his hands; he loved to build, create and fix things. He was known as Mr. Fix It, often being called upon by friends and family to help with various projects. Gary had a servant’s heart, which was a direct result of his relationship with Jesus Christ. Gary was firmly rooted in his faith and shared the love of Jesus with his family and close friends.

Gary was a huge fan of the Green Bay Packers and the Iowa Hawkeyes, attending several Hawkeye games over the years. In 2025, he was able to attend a Green Bay Packers game at Lambeau Field, checking it off his bucket list. Gary also enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents; his son Todd Rodgers; his sister Connie Churchhill; sisters-in-law Ruby Flanders and Debbie Brown; brothers-in-law Larry Flanders, Terry Flanders, Rick Flanders, Denny Jones, Rick Brown, and Dave Bianchi; nieces Marsha Barton and Brenda Barton; and nephews David Churchill and Wade Flanders.

Gary is survived by his wife, Rita Rodgers of Humeston, IA; his children: Wayne Conway of Melrose, IA; Chad (Kathileen) Rodgers of Urbandale, IA; Jake Rodgers of Humeston, IA; Amanda Rodgers of Humeston, IA; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and his siblings: Carol (Bill) Musick of Chariton, IA and Chuck (Barb) Rodgers of Humeston, IA. He is also survived by Dixie Bianchi (Norwalk, IA), Sharon Jones (Derby, IA), Charlotte Flanders (Derby, IA), Lori Flanders (Plano, IA), and many, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family whom he loved dearly.

A visitation will take place at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton, IA on September 26th at 10:00 AM, with a Celebration of Life service following at 11:30 AM. A luncheon will be held immediately following the service at the community center in Chariton. All are invited to join the family to celebrate Gary’s life.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions will be received by the family and designated at a later date

Shirley Ann Morr Obituary September 12, 1944 - September 23, 2026

 

Shirley Ann Morr, 82, of Chariton, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026. At Shirley’s request, no services will be held. Cards of condolence and memorials may be made to the Chariton Public Library Foundation in care of Pierschbacher Funeral Home, PO Box 509, Chariton, IA 50049.

Shirley Ann was born September 12, 1944, at Yocom Hospital in Chariton, Iowa, to Charles and Dorcas Powers. Her mother later married Earl Davis, and Shirley was raised in Russell.

Athletic from a young age, Shirley especially loved basketball and had a talent for the game. One of her proudest accomplishments came in the spring of 1962, when she became the Iowa State Girls Basketball Free-Throw Champion. She graduated from Russell High School with the Class of 1962.

On June 2, 1962, Shirley married Larry Wantland, and they were blessed with three children: Lori, Marty, and Toni. Later in life, Shirley married Jim Morr on August 21, 1986.

In her younger years, Shirley loved being outdoors. Camping, water sports, and fishing were favorite ways to spend her time, especially when family was involved. As the years went by, she found other things she enjoyed just as much, including ceramics and tending to her garden.

Shirley was also a tremendous cook. Her family will especially remember her spaghetti and tater tot casserole. Two dishes that simply won’t ever taste quite the same when made by someone else.

More than anything, Shirley will be remembered for her giving heart. She genuinely cared about others and was always willing to give of herself to the people she loved. Her family was an important part of her life, and the memories they made together will continue to be treasured.

Shirley will be greatly missed by her children, Lori Hansen, Marty (Nancy) Wantland, and Toni (Todd) Perdew; her grandchildren, Christopher, Devin, Ashley, Lauren, and Carmen; her siblings, Sonya Putz, Gary Powers, and Jan Bolin; along with extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Morr; her granddaughter, Taylor Kahn; and brother Terry Davis.

Obituary for Jimmie "Jim" Narber March 1, 1939-September 12, 2026

 

Jimmie “Jim” Dean Narber, 87, of Grand Island, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s Cathedral on Friday, September 18th. Burial will follow at Grand Island City Cemetery with military honors provided by the United States Navy and the Hall County Veterans Honor Guard.
Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Thursday, September 17th, at All Faiths Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be directed to First National Bank Omaha in Grand Island to the "Jim Narber Memorial Fund." Donations will be put towards a future planned memorial in Grand Island.
Jim was born March 1, 1939, in Lovilia, Iowa, to Reed and Lucille (Mosley) Narber. Jim attended school in Chariton, IA, and Sioux Valley, MN, graduating in 1957 from Sioux Valley High School.
On November 8, 1961, Jim entered the United States Navy (Seabees). During his service he did construction work in eight different countries including Puerto Rico (Island of Culebra), Greece, Naples Italy, Sicily, Spain, Antarctica, and Newfoundland. He was honorably discharged on March 8, 1966, as an E-5 Second Class Petty Officer.
On June 16, 1962, Jim married Donna Reynolds. They had four children, Conn, Shannon, Heidi and Tiffany.
After military service, Jim worked for Shriver Construction of Jefferson, IA as project superintendent, overseeing the construction of motels, restaurants, clinics and apartment housing. In 1974 Jim moved his young family to Grand Island to work for Chief Construction as a project manager in the construction division.
In 1983, Jim started his own construction company, Jim Narber, Inc., a Construction and Development company, and in 1997 purchased the Floor to Ceiling Store. Jim continued working until August 2025. A motto Jim lived by, “It’s the Journey, Not the Destination.”
Jim was proud of his military service and took great joy designing and building the Freedom Rock display and pergola cover located at the Grand Island Veterans Club.
Those who cherish his memory include his wife of 64 years, Donna; his children, Conn (Karen) Narber, Shannon (Vicki) Narber, Heidi (Kent) Richter, and Tiffany (Todd) Johnson; grandchildren, McClain (Ty) Botsford, Adyson (Garrett) Staten, Cal (Laine) Narber, Judah Narber, Daniel Narber, Jillian Narber, Sydney Richter, Will Richter, Jack Richter, Edward Johnson, Charles Johnson, and Sophia Johnson; and two great-grandchildren, Beaux and Otto Botsford.
He is also survived by sisters-in-law, Joann Narber and Louise Narber; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Doyle and Marilyn Reynolds, and sister-in-law, Dixie Dursky; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Jerry Narber and Gene Narber; his parents-in-law, Lyle and Wilma Reynolds; and brother-in-law, Steve Dursky.

Patricia Blubaugh Obituary November 9, 1937 - August 23, 2026

Patricia Louise Blubaugh, 88 of Chariton, Iowa, passed away peacefully at the Clarke County Hospital on August 23, 2026, surrounded by her family. A private family burial will be held at a later date.

Patricia was born on November 9, 1937, in Lucas County, to Asa and Edith (Casner) Etter. She was the youngest of 9 children and grew up alongside Dora, Wyoma, Bob, Bruce, Betty, Bill, Lucille and Helen. She graduated from Chariton High School with the class of 1956.

On August 4, 1956, Patricia Louise Etter married Leo Joseph Blubaugh, beginning a loving marriage that spanned seven decades. Together they built a life centered on faith, family and hard work.

Patricia began her career working for Dr. Herman and Dr. Egly for several years. Several years later she started their family, and she spent her time as mother to Debra and Jim.

Pat was dedicated to the Catholic Church for years and was always available to set up for weddings and events held at the church. She was obsessed with cleanliness, whether it was her home or her vehicles, everything had to be spotless. She enjoyed a good story and would have her kids and grandkids absolutely in tears by the end of the story.

Over the years Pat had many jobs working at K-Bar Packaging, Mother Nature's Pantry, Lake Vista Supper Club and Hy-Vee as a cake decorator. When she retired from Hy-Vee, she became the manager for Lake Vista Motel (Country Cabins) from 1992-2000. After officially retiring in 2000, she and Leo moved to a nice home in Chariton and continued to travel to their favorite destinations, mostly to Lake of the Ozarks and Branson. They made several trips to the Mega Mall in Minneapolis with their grandkids. Pat was also the go-to person to make cakes for all the special family occasions.

Patricia’s greatest pride was her family. She is survived by her children: Debra (Nick) Cattell and Jim (Liz) Blubaugh; seven grandchildren: Heather (Thad) Michael, Brad (Kelly) Cattell, Morgan (Alan) Kane, Bridget Blubaugh (David Rivera), Kyle Blubaugh, Dillan Blubaugh (Katie Paine), Jordan Blubaugh (Anthony Davis); 18 great grandchildren: Mercedes (Bryce), Cheyenne (Brandon), Tucker, Khloe, Issac, Max, Annalyn, Abel, Whitney (Adam Goudeart), Christopher, Poppi, Leo, Harper, Ryleigh, Adaleigh, Colter, Ellie and Asher; along with one more great great grandchild on the way. Pat also leaves many nieces, nephews, extended family members and countless friends.

Her passing came just one month after the loss of her beloved husband, Leo. While their family has experienced tremendous loss in such a short time, they find comfort in knowing that after more than sixty-five years of marriage and a lifetime of memories together, Patricia and Leo have been reunited once again. Patricia is also preceded by her parents, Asa & Edith; an infant brother, James Donald; three brothers, Bob, Bruce & Bill; five sisters, Dora, Wyoma, Betty, Lucille and Helen.

Patricia will be remembered for her strong work ethic, quiet devotion to her family, her love of traveling and babysitting the grandkids, and the simple joys she found in spending time with those she loved. Her kindness, dedication, and steady presence will be deeply missed by all who knew her.