Author: Allison Jacobs

Rose Ann Marie “Rose” Broeg, 65, of Burlington passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.

Rose was born on December 2, 1958, in Burlington, the daughter of Richard and Mary (Garrett) Broeg.  She had a daughter and two sons whom she loved “bigger than the moon and hotter than the sun”. Rose was a resident of the Walton House of Hope Haven, where she spent her time watching movies, gossiping with other residents and doing puzzle books.  She was particularly good at finding the names of her children in the word searches.  Rose loved pizza dates and would never turn down a trip to the Dairy Queen.  She was a member of the Sunnyside Baptist Church and looked forward to church services each week.  Rose faced life’s challenges with strength, courage and resiliency.  Rose will be remembered as a compassionate mother, great sister and a dear friend.

Rose is survived by her children, Dez (Lily) Broeg, of Aurelia, Iowa, Martan Broeg, of Mt. Pleasant and Mattie Broeg, seven grandchildren, her brothers and sisters, Richard (Mary) Broeg, of Rabbit Hash, Kentucky, Michael Broeg, of Harrison, Arkansas, Thomas Broeg, of Edgewood, Kentucky, Mary (David) Wagner of San Jose, California, Janet Ramsdell of Burlington, Sandy (Don Verkruyse) Broeg of Burlington and Carole Miller, of Payson, Arizona, along with several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Linda Szabady and two brother-in-law’s, Todd Miller and Ron Ransdell.

A celebration of Rose’s life will be held at a later date.  Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.murphyfuneralandmonuments.com

Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant, is caring for her arrangements.

Joyce Elaine Schindler, 83, of Fairfield, passed away with family by her side August 9, 2024. She was born in Berwyn, Illinois, and graduated from York Community High School in Elmhurst, Illinois. She worked in Chicago for several years before relocating to the Bay Area. There she completed her Associate’s Degree from the College of San Mateo. One of her jobs in the 1960s was at TWA, which sparked a lifelong passion for travel, including a notable trip to the USSR during the Cold War. Joyce loved to attend the San Francisco Opera, try out new restaurants, and contribute her time to charity work as a clown.

In her 50’s, Joyce embraced a new chapter by completing her college education and answering a calling to become a Deaconess. She graduated from Valparaiso University in Indiana in 1994 and was consecrated as a Deaconess. She then spent time in New York and St. Louis serving at Lutheran nursing homes, before settling in Fairfield to be near her immediate family.

After moving to Fairfield, she became involved in Fairfield’s First Lutheran Church, including singing in the choir. As a deaconess she also visited nursing homes and homebound church members to spend time and give communion.

While Joyce’s favorite subject in school had always been art, it wasn’t until retirement that she picked up quilting, pastels, watercolors, pottery, jewelry making, and more. She also became very active with the Sac and Fox Lapidary Club, and greatly enjoyed trying new recipes and spending time with her friends and family.

Joyce is survived by her brother, Richard Schindler (June) of Fairfield; her niece, Melinda Perez and family of Charlottesville, Virginia; and her niece, Suzannah Nevas (Isaac) of Fairfield.

Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. A visitation will be 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. prior to services, and a reception at her family’s home will follow afterwards. The funeral service will be streamed online for those who cannot attend in-person. Contact Suzannah at suzannahnevas@gmail.com to receive a link with instructions. The burial will be held the following day, August 16^th at 1:00pm at Chapel Hills Gardens in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.

Joyce asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to First Lutheran Church in Fairfield, or the Lutheran Diaconal Association, 1304 LaPorte Ave., Valparaiso, IN 46383.

Marlene M. Reid, 87, of New London, died Sunday, August 11, 2024 at her home.  Services are pending at Elliott Chapel, New London.

Mark L. Fedler, 73, of Danville, died Saturday, August 10, 2024 at his home.  Services are pending at Elliott Chapel, New London.