Author: Theresa Rose

Larry L. Marshall, 82, of Wapello, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics.  Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 11, 2022 at the Wapello Cemetery.    A memorial has been established for the American Cancer Society in Larry’s name.    Sympathy messages can be left for the family at www.sandfuneralservice.com. Larry L. Marshall was born on November 7, 1939, in Wapello, Iowa, the son of Merrit and Lela (Tisor) Marshall.  Larry was a 1960 graduate of Wapello High School.  He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.  On April 4, 1969, Larry was united in marriage to Sandra Partington at the Wapello United Methodist Church.  Larry worked for over 24 years at the US Gypsum Plant, retiring in 1982.  He was a member of the Wapello Church of the Nazarene, Wapello VFW and the Masonic Lodge # 5 of Wapello.  Larry enjoyed woodworking and gardening. Larry will be deeply missed by his wife, Sandy and one son, Brad Marshall of Wapello.

James B. “J.B” Spurgeon, 85, of New London, died Wednesday, February 9,

2022 at his home in New London.  Arrangements are pending at Elliott Chapel, New London.

Bob K. Lindell, 92, of Winfield and New London, died Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Sunrise Terrace in Winfield.  Services are pending at Elliott Chapel, New London.

Elaine Walters, 100, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Sunrise Terrace Care Center in Winfield, Iowa. Born May 10, 1921, in Hamilton, Illinois, she was the daughter of Lynn Harlow and Helen Summers Hosford. On February 21, 1942, she married Charles Edward Walters in Newton, Iowa. They celebrated 64 years of marriage in 2006, the year he passed away.
Mrs. Walters graduated from Ft. Madison High School and lived in Burlington, Danville, New London and Mt. Pleasant. She and Charley spent 29 winters in Mesa, Arizona after retirement. They enjoyed RVing and traveled to all 48 contiguous states, Canada and Mexico. She was a homemaker and while raising her family she was a Sunday School teacher, a Girl Scout leader and a 4-H leader. She loved reading, dancing, golf, and playing cards; but she especially loved her family.
Survivors include her daughters Terry (Delmar) Small of Bloomington, Illinois and Kathy Nellor of Mt. Pleasant; one niece whom they raised, Peg (Duane) Siegfried of Port Charlotte, Florida; three grandchildren, Natalie (Justin) Burgus of Mt. Pleasant, Rachel (Duane) Bebb of Salem and Bryan (Soosi) Siegfried of Staunton, Illinois; five great-grandchildren, Garrett Burgus, River Bebb, and Charley, Jose and Ace Siegfried; and special niece and nephews, Jan (Gary) Perry of Yreka, California, Rollie (Lori) Ford of Georgetown, Texas, and Jeff (Nan) Walters of Burlington. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; son-in-law Dennis Nellor; nephews whom they raised, Randy and Bunker Upton; and her sister Lynore Frey.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Elliott Chapel, New London, with Rev. Trey Hegar officiating. According to her wishes, her body has been cremated and inurnment will be held at a later date. Immediately following the service, the family will greet friends at the chapel. The family wishes to thank the staff of Sunrise Terrace and EveryStep Hospice for their compassionate care of Elaine. Memorials may be directed to EveryStep Hospice or The Vintage Raven Kitten Haven. Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.