Kevin Guy McCullough Obituary

Kevin Guy McCullough

December 20, 1957 ~ November 5, 2019 (age 61)

Kevin Guy McCullough, born December 20, 1957 in Corydon, IA was the son of Ivan and Eleaine McCullough.  He passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Circle of Life Legacy Lodge in Chariton, IA at the age of 61 years following a courageous battle with Glioblastoma.

Kevin married Cindi Cook of Phoenix, AZ in 1987 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. Two children were born into this marriage of 32 years; Kurt Lynn and Cody James.

Kevin graduated from Russell Community High School in 1976.  He immediately moved to Coeur d’Alene, ID.  He worked for Cal McCullough Construction until 1981.  He then moved back to Iowa and went to work for Wausau Homes.  Kevin moved to Anchorage, AK in 1982 and found work with Ben Cook, Cindi’s dad. Shortly thereafter, Kevin met Cindi.  In 1985 Kevin and Cindi moved to Plummer, ID to work in a lumber mill.  Kevin and Cindi moved back to Russell to do home roofing and construction.  After Kevin and Cindi were married in 1987 they moved back to Anchorage, AK where Kevin became the manager for an apartment complex.  Kurt was born in 1991 and in 1991 they moved to Post Falls, ID where Kevin returned to work for Cal McCullough Construction.  Cody was born 1992.  In 1997 Kevin and Cindi returned to Russell, IA where Kevin has done general construction for the past 22 years.

Kevin loved to watch his boys play sports.  He also loved to hunt with friends, fish, gather morel mushrooms, beat his brother Al to the asparagus patch and get in an occasional golf game.  Kevin stayed busy with numerous “emergency” projects with folks in and around Russell which gave him the opportunity to regularly make new friends.

Preceding Kevin in death were his parents, brothers Allan McCullough and Calvin McCullough, and his mother-in-law Linda Cook.

Surviving are his wife Cindi of Russell, his sons Kurt (Toni) of Chariton and Cody (Jhenon Robinson) of Russell, his siblings Arnan McCullough of Russell, Jennine (Steve) Rex of Enumclaw, WA, Galen (Pam) McCullough of Chariton, Mo White of Chariton, Coleen (Mark Pearson) McCullough of Meridian, ID, sisters-in-law Lois Jeffries of Russell, Leah McCullough of Hayden, ID, Shelli (George) Sant of Chandler, AZ and father-in-law Ben (Donna) Cook of Post Falls, ID.

Also surviving are his grandchildren Kelsey (Brett) Kimsey of Lacona, Bobbi Jo and Emmit Evans, Max, Mila and Sophia McCullough of Chariton, six great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and aunt LaNelle Herron of Chariton.

Visitation will be held at 5-7 p.m. Friday, November 8, at Fielding Funeral Home in Chariton.  Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 9.  A graveside service will be immediately after at the Russell Cemetery in Russell.   A luncheon will follow at the Faith United Methodist Church in Russell.

Memorials may be made to the family.

Burnetta Sheese Obituary

A celebration of life service for Burnetta Sheese, 85, of Chariton will be Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. A luncheon will be held following the services at the funeral home. Memorials are requested to the Lucas County Inter-Church Council for the Food Bank. Burnetta Jule McNall Sheese was born May 27, 1934 in Rock Island Township, Illinois to Melvin and Leona Hintermester McNall. She rode her horse to country school and graduated from Reynolds High School in 1952. She was married to Maynard Sheese in 1954 and they were blessed with two children, Cindy and Kevin.

Burnetta and Maynard moved to Russell fifty years ago. She worked in the Russell School cafeteria for twenty years. She loved cooking and especially enjoyed the children. Burnetta loved to help and give back to others where she could. She loved having a special lunch with her group of friends every month. Burnetta enjoyed playing cards and Bingo. She liked to watch the Price is Right, Wheel of Fortune, and her “stories”. She was also an avid reader and enjoyed working on word search puzzles. Her greatest joy was her family. She cherished any time that was spent with her family and absolutely loved Christmas. Every Christmas Eve she was surrounded by family making oyster stew, chili, meat loaf, and cookies. She also loved decorating at Christmas. Her family will remember all the Santa’s and the cardboard fireplace set out every year. She will be greatly missed and her memories will be cherished.

Burnetta passed away from complications of a stroke on October 25, 2019 at the Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. She will be greatly missed by her children, Cindy (Joe) Moore and Kevin Sheese; grandchildren: Brian (Jenna Cretin) Moore, Angie (Jake) Shriver, and Trisha Moore; 5 great grandchildren: Grant, Alia, Brenna, Autumn, and Dominic; along with many relatives and friends. She will also be missed by her cat, Sophie. Burnetta was preceded in death by her parents.

Robert H. Parker Obituary

Robert Harry Parker, age 102, died October 21, 2019 at the Legacy Lodge in Chariton Iowa. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 25, 2019 at Fielding Funeral Home, Chariton, Iowa with burial at the Russell Cemetery.
Bob, as he was known by all, was born near Russell and lived all his life in Russell except for the time spent in the army in World War II.  He was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Russell form the time he was ten years old until his death, a member of the American Legion for over seventy-two years.
Bob served the Russell community as the local bank manager for several years and then as a rural letter carrier for thirty years.  He served on several civic boards and commissions including the Lucas County Conservation Board and the Rathbun Regional Planning Commission as well as being involved in church and social activities.  After Retirement he continued to keep active with his wood working shop, hunting, fishing, traveling and other outdoor activities, he was also an avid reader, reading two to four books a week.
Robert was proceeded in death by his wife, Arlene, his high school sweetheart, married in 1940, they had one child, Edward Douglas Parker who died in 1966 at the age of 24, and one sister, Eileen Wright, one infant brother, Gary Junior. Robert is survived by his nieces, Sherry Hass, Daun Beaty, Carol Coulson, Jana Cooper, nephew Richard Pierce.
Visitation is from 6-8:00 p.m. at the Fielding Funeral Home on Thursday, October 24, 2019. Memorials may be made to The First Baptist Church, Russell, IA or to Russell Historical Society. On-line condolences may be made to www.fieldingfuneralhomes.com.

Nancy Askren Obituary

Nancy Illene was born July 20, 1936 in Wayne County, Iowa to Robert Roy and Lois Allene Trimble Grove. She attended school in Corydon and graduated from Wayne County High School in 1955. She was married to James S. Askren on February 11, 1956 and they were blessed with four children: Dian, James, Donna, and Deb.

Always a hard worker, Nancy started working in Chariton as a waitress when she was 14 hitchhiking back and forth between Corydon and Chariton. She had worked many jobs in and around the Chariton and Corydon areas, but especially enjoyed her time working at D. Allens and Tom’s Bargain Warehouse both in Chariton.

She enjoyed going thrift store shopping. She absolutely loved family gatherings and enjoyed cooking and making special meals and deserts. Her son James would get a Cherry Torte on his birthday for the last 40 years. She would always bring treats for the great grandchildren, had a little gift for you every time you would stop in for a visit. And if you didn’t take it with you, she just might stop by your work or home to give it to you.

Nancy will be greatly missed by her children: Dian (Bryan) Rowland, James (Julie) Askren, and Deb and (Ken) Mason; seven grandchildren: Nicholas (Brandy) Rowland, Kristin Benton, James E. Askren, Elizabeth Askren, Bradley Askren, Ryan Mason, and Michael (Emily) Mason; five great grandchildren: Madelyn Benton, Paislee Benton, Nicole Rowland, Colby Rowland, and Bentleigh Mason; siblings: Betty (Duane) Stoll, Chuck (Joyce) Grove, and Larry (Evelyn) Grove; along with many relatives and friends.

Preceding her in death were her husband, James S. Askren; daughter, Donna Sue Askren; parents: Robert and Lois Grove; and siblings: Bobby Grove, Nita Chamberlain, and Delores Curtis.

Tori Payton Rand Obituary

Tori (Payton) Rand

February 26, 1991 ~ October 5, 2019 (age 28)

Tori Payton Rand, age 28, of Russell, Iowa died unexpectedly Saturday morning, October 5, 2019 at her home following an asthma attack.
Funeral services are currently pending with O'Leary Funeral Services in Norwalk, and as additional information becomes available will be posted here on this web page.
To assist the family with the cost of a visitation, service and burial please consider making a contribution through the funding option on this website.
O'Leary Funeral & Cremation Services ~ Celebration of Life Center in Norwalk has been entrusted to care for Tori and her family.

Shirley A. Colwell Obituary

Shirley Ann Colwell was born in Melrose, Iowa on February 24, 1937 to Dean Barron Snook and Frances Ann Snook. She attend Valley West High School and graduated in 1955. Shirley worked as a  Secretary in  Wichita where she meet Jimmie Young and they were married in 1956. To this union three children were born Cindy, Craig and James. They lived in Missouri for 10 years before moving to Southern Iowa, where she spent her remaining years. Shirley was a member of the Methodist Church and the Eagles Club of Chariton. Shirley enjoyed spending time going to the casino, playing the slot machines, and playing cards with her family and friends. She was a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals. She loved to dance at the Eagles Club, make crafts and spent many hours playing bingo. She loved to decorate for every season and holiday. Shirley was the rock of her family and the glue that held everyone together. She loved her family and was always able to put a big smile on her grandchildren’s faces. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, husbands Jimmie Ray Young and Jackie Colwell, companions B.H. Tate and Bob Norris, son James Young, daughter-in-law Brenda Young and son Jeff Colwell. She is survived by her daughter Cynthia Williams, son Craig Young, Jackie Jr., Jim and John Cowell, sister Sandra Wade, brothers Burl, James and Ivan Snook, grandchildren Danasha Weaver, Kyle Young, Carley Hankins, Joseph Williams, Vanola Marlar, Julie Barger, Nicole Hoover, Jonathan and Jamie Young, Kellie and Kari Colwell, Jessica Downen, Stephanie Leary, Mellisa Colwell, Jeff Jr. and Emily Price, great grandmother of many. Shirley passed away September 29, 2019 at the  Lucas County Health Center. Services were held October 4, 2019 11:00a.m. at Fielding Funeral Home in Chariton Iowa with Pastor Bruce Sullenger  Officiating. Visitation was held  two hours prior to services at the funeral home. Interment will be held at Union Chapel Cemetery following service. Memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences may be made to www.fieldingfuneralhomes.com.

Dixie Singleton Obituary

 

 

 

 

Dixie Ann Singleton, 73, of Russell passed away September 27, 2019 at the Corydon Specialty Care. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be sent in care of Loyed Singleton at 307 W. Smith St. Russell, Iowa 50238.

Dixie was born December 28, 1945 in Sigourney, Iowa to Warren and Lucille Hollingsworth Botorff. She grew up in southeast Iowa, graduating from Pekin High School in 1964. She then attended x-ray school in the Ottumwa Hospital. Dixie had a career as an x-ray technician, where she worked for hospitals in Illinois, Oskaloosa, IA, and then retired from Lucas County Health Center.

She met Loyed Singleton at the Eagles Club in Chariton. They had a lengthy courtship and later married in October of 1998. She enjoyed crafts of all kinds, sewing, knitting, crocheting, and made baby blankets for many. She also liked to work in her yard and tend to her flowers. Dixie was a giving and caring person, always making the extra effort to care for others. She loved people and really enjoyed family reunions.

Survivors include her husband, Loyed; siblings, Judy Bottorff Kellum and C.W. (Holly) Bottorff; many nieces, nephews, and extended relatives; and special friend, Kim Scieszinski. Dixie had many wonderful friends at Chariton Ford, LCHC and neighbors who helped her and Loyed through the last few months.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Warren and Lucille; and brother, David Bottorff.

Sandy Collins Obituary

Sandra Marie Collins

February 25, 1940 ~ September 23, 2019 (age 79)

On September 23, 2019, with her loving husband at her side, Sandra Marie Collins, 79, received a first-class one-way ticket to heaven into the arms of her loving Savior. Mom passed away in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

Sandra Marie was born in Crawfordsville, IN on February 25, 1940. She was the middle daughter of three girls, born to Frank and Dorothy Weliver.  One of Mom’s fondest memories was being her Grandpa’s “candy taster” at his general store; she had quite the sweet tooth. As a young girl, Mom looked forward to overnight stays with her Grandma Harris and summertime visits with her cousins. Many of her lifetime memories were centered around caring for others, family, faith, food and fellowship. 

The love of Sandra’s life is a story of fate. She attended the National School of Aeronautics, in Kansas City, MO to become an airline employee. Her soon-to-be husband Ron, also attended this school. As fate would have it (and later they realized), they were both assigned the same dorm, same room and same bed during different training sessions.  They officially met at Ozark Airlines on Michigan Avenue, downtown Chicago through mutual friends, which began their journey of their lifelong love. Ron worked as a reservations officer and Mom was an airline stewardess.  They were united in marriage on October 7, 1961. Together they built a beautiful life. They spent time living in Abilene, TX as Ron served in United States Army during the Vietnam War. Together they were blessed with two children; Connie Sue and Ronald “Pete” Benjamin. They then resided in LaPorte, IN where they owned two travel agencies and had opportunities to explore the world together. In 1975, they moved to Russell, IA and purchased the family farm. Throughout the years, they owned multiple businesses. Mom especially loved her job as the secretary for the Russell School. She so loved her job and took a special interest in each and every student that would come to her for advice or a piece of candy.

Mom cherished her time with her three beautiful grandchildren: Devon, Tori, and Brody. She developed a very special bond and adored each of them. She loved to tell stories of her childhood to them. Mom also earned the title of “Camp Cook” from the Bader Mountain Annual Deer Hunting Club. Her legacy is the kindness she showed towards all, and her giving heart of gold.  She will be greatly missed and remembered by all who knew her.

Survivors include her husband Ronald Benjamin Collins, Sr., her children; daughter Connie Sue Dunsmoor (Ross), son Dr. Ronald “Pete” Collins (Jen), grandchildren Devon Dunsmoor, Victoria Collins, and Brody Collins, sister Wanda Renfroe (Ken) and numerous nieces and nephews.

There will be a private family celebration of Sandra’s life, as she wished. To send cards, flowers, or memorials to the family of Sandra Marie Collins: 42587 280th Ave. Russell, IA 50238.