Doris Dianne Krewson Remaly, 77, of New London, formerly of Centerville, died Saturday, January 24, 2026 at New London Specialty Care.  She was born October 27, 1948 in Centerville to Oliver William and Mary Ann Erskine Krewson.

She was a 1966 graduate of Centerville High School and attended Southeastern Community College.  On February 6, 1968 she married Gary Lennie and they later divorced.  She married Oliver Remaly on May 30, 1975 and he died November 13, 2022.

She was a “pioneer” for women in business in the early 1980’s starting her business “Custom Sandblasting” and also worked for Motorola and Dean Christensen Construction.  Doris was a hard worker who volunteered at the Christamore House; enjoyed planting flowers and plants; feeding the hummingbirds; and vacations to Jamaica, Europe and Germany.

Survivors include her sons Mark (Kim) Lennie of Danville and Brian (Shannon) Remaly of New London; six grandchildren Alan, Levi, Austin, Cassidy, Chandon and Dakota; six great-grandchildren with another on the way; sister Sandy Hamilton of Mt. Pleasant and brother Dwane Krewson of Missouri.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and sister Marilyn Peel Brooks.

A visitation with the family greeting friends will be from 2:00 – 4:00 pm, Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Elliott Chapel, New London.  According to her wishes, her body has been cremated and inurnment will be at a later date.  Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com 

Esther Carolyn Christner, 83, of Wayland, Iowa died Friday, January 23, 2026 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.  She was born April 1, 1942 in Burlington to Carl Henry and Doris Louise Dadisman Miller.  On April 13, 1958 she married Ronald Edwin Christner and they later divorced.

Carolyn attended New London Schools and received her GED through Iowa Wesleyan College.  For twenty five years, she worked at Whitesell Manufacturing retiring in 2013.  Previously, she worked at the former Turkey Hatchery and the Sale Barn Café in Wayland. She was a member of Brighton Community Church and a past participant/leader with Mary’s Circle Church Group. She was a member of PEO Chapter AQ and enjoyed meeting with friends at Wayland’s Tuesday Coffee Group.  Her most important hobby was keeping up with her grandchildren’s school activities.  She loved attending sporting events and music programs and was most grateful for online streaming when she was no longer able to attend.  She was an excellent card player and enjoyed fishing.

Surviving Carolyn are her children Ronda Hennings of Bonaparte, Wendy (David) Lynn of Brighton and Eric (Keirsten) Christner of Wayland; eight grandchildren, Erin Corman, Ben Hennings, Trevor Lynn, Rebecca Lee, Brian Neal, Justine Lynn, Anastasia Christner and Ezra Christner; two great-grandchildren Cal Hennings and Hadleigh Corman; and siblings June (Don) Angstead of Mt. Pleasant, Dr. Don (Carol) Miller of Washington, Iowa, Robert Miller of Cedar Rapids, Jack Miller of Mt. Pleasant, David Miller of New London and Sherri Miller of Des Moines.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Lloyd and Carl Edward Miller.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, February 2, 2026 at Elliott Chapel, New London, with Rev. Rick Zickefoose officiating.  Visitation will begin at 9:00 am with the family greeting friends from 1:00 until the time of the service.  Burial will follow at Burge Cemetery, New London.  A memorial has been established for PEO Chapter AQ.  Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.

Neil Eugene Warner, 52, of Mt. Pleasant, died Thursday, January 22, 2026 at his home. He was born April 5, 1973 in Ankeny, Iowa to Gary Lee and Kathryn Mary Weir Warner. He was a 1991 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School and attended one year at AIB in Des Moines.

He was a car detailer for Shottenkirk Motors and did carpentry work with his father and brother Jason, until his health physically limited him. Neil enjoyed playing video games, farming, animals, and he loved to cook.

The highlight of his life was moving to Montana in 2007, where his buddy, Jody Church had moved and had built a cabin for Neil. He surrounded himself with the beautiful wildlife, the mule deer, and acres and acres of Montana soil to walk. He kept a small herd of Scottish Highland cattle but unfortunately had to return to Iowa in 2015 due to his declining health. Montana was the greatest joy of his life.

Survivors include his father, Gary of Mt. Pleasant; brother Jason (Lacey) Warner of Mt. Pleasant; Grandpa Jack E. Warner of Ottumwa; his Uncle Tom Weir; niece April (Matt Brown) of Ottumwa and their three children Madison, Carter and Liam; one nephew Drake (Shay) and their two children Ezlynn and Oliver. He was preceded in death by his mother Kate; Uncle Ron Warner; and grandparents Hall and Mary Weir and Elva Lou Warner.

A memorial service for Neil will be held at 3:00 pm, February 7, 2026 at Elliott Chapel, New London with Rev. David Plooster officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 until the time of the service. According to his wishes, his body has been cremated and inurnment will be held at Forest Home Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, at a later date. A memorial has been established to assist with funeral expenses. Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.

Sandra Prickett, 78, of Lockridge passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the Montezuma Specialty Care Center.

Sandra was born on January 6, 1948, at Jefferson County Hospital, the daughter of Thomas Jefferson and Edith Rosabelle (McCarty) Shanholtzer. She grew up in Batavia and Van Buren County and graduated from Harmony High School. Sandra was united in marriage to Lern Elias Prickett on January 17, 1971. After 30 years of marriage, he preceded her in death on June 17, 2001.

Sandra worked at Metromail in Mount Pleasant and at Fairfield Glove. She was an active resident of the Lockridge community. She babysat neighborhood children, was a waitress at the Lockridge Café, worked at the Lockridge Elementary School as a custodian and later as a cook, as a cook at Camp Golden Valley, and drove for the Amish. Sandra was a member of the Lockridge Baptist Church where she took part in many different areas of the church. Sandra enjoyed sitting and reading a good book, knitting, playing the piano, and taking walks around Lockridge. She was very fond of her two cats, Ace and Miss Kitty.

Those thankful for sharing in her life include her children, Shannon (Vylar Kaftan) Prickett, of El Cerrito, California and Camara (Wyatt) Cosgrove, of Tama, Iowa, and her twin grandsons, Caleb and Wade Cosgrove. Sandra gained a heart full of children with the marriage to Lern, Gracie (Don) Bogart of Cedar Rapids, Phillip (Rebecca) Prickett of West Burlington, Stephen (Joyce) Prickett of Apache Junction, Arizona, Marlo Prickett of Mediapolis and Rhonda (Rod) Martin of Andover, Kansas, along with numerous bonus grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, along with nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one brother, Michael Lawrence Shanholtzer and four great grandchildren.

Friends may call after 2 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026, at the Murphy Funeral Home in Mount Pleasant where the family will be present that evening from 5 to 7 p.m. Following the visitation, cremation will be entrusted to the care of Murphy Funeral Home. A celebration of her life and burial will be held at a later date. A memorial has been established in her memory.

The Murphy Funeral Home of Mount Pleasant is honored to serve the family with love, comfort and dignity as we celebrate the life of Sandra Prickett. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.murphyfuneralandmonuments.com