On November 19, 2022 Myrtle Irene Lewis Wollenhaupt passed away peacefully at age 98 and 8 months entered God’s Kingdom.  Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Service of Wapello.   Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m.  on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at the funeral home.  Burial will follow in Wapello Cemetery.  Online condolences may be view at www.sandhfuneralservices.com.

Third child born to Vera Gasson Lewis and Jesse Lewis on March 7, 1924, Myrtle was the last remaining grandchild born to Thomas and Sarah Gasson, immigrants from England.  The Gasson’s settled in Villisca, Ia. as farmers in 1867.  Vera was their youngest daughter of 9 children.

Myrt grew up in the depression and remembered having only one dress for winter and one dress for summer.  Her parents were divorced when she was young, and her mother had a restaurant in Elliott, Ia. Sometimes a traveling salesman would come in and trade a meal for some new pencils.  All of the children, Kenneth, Garland, and Little Myrtie lived at the Gasson farm in the summer where food was plentiful and life was full of fun farm adventures.  Many aunts and uncles and cousins enjoyed Iowa summers on the farm.

In 1941 she graduated high school and met her lifelong partner, Arlin Titus Wollenhaupt.  They married March 28, 1942 , and he went off to Germany to serve in the US Army during World War II for 3 years.  He came home to meet their 3 year old daughter, Connie Kay (Taylor).  They relocated to Wapello, Iowa where Wally got a job at the State Bank of Wapello.  Three more children followed; Kathy Anne (Volkman), Kent, and Kim (Adney).

Myrt enjoyed owning the Wapello Apparel in downtown Wapello from 1960 – 1975.  She was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Study Club, and the Methodist Church. During retirement, she spent time golfing, gardening, wintering in Texas, and traveling.  She loved her dog companions.  Myrt’s last few months were spent enjoying the birds and squirrels outside of her window.  She talked to them and they listened.

Myrt is predeceased by her husband A.T. Wollenhaupt, daughter Connie Taylor, and daughter Anne Volkman. She is survived by her son, Kent and her daughter, Kim as well as grandchildren, Jeff, Doug, and Susan (Jones) Taylor, Melinda (Doblie) and Jessica (Chapman) Volkman, Ryan and Kama Wollenhaupt, and nine great-grandchildren.  They will miss her greatly

Michael Ray Vradenburg Sr., 68, of Wayland, died Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at his home. The Beatty Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting the family. His body has been cremated and private services will be held at a later date.

Michael was born March 9, 1954, in Keokuk, the son of Fredrick Sr. and Darlene (Carle) Vradenburg. He was united in marriage to Margaret Kaylor in July of 1976, in Keokuk, Iowa. He worked as an OTR Truck Driver and Mechanic. He enjoyed fishing with his brother and tinkering with small motors. He was raised in the Keokuk and Ft. Madison area, moving to Wayland in 2020.

Survivors include his son Mike Jr. (Kathi) Vradenburg of Wayland, IA, five siblings: Roger (Aletha) Vradenburg of Keokuk, IA, Annette (James) McCarthy of Keokuk, IA, Juanita (Frank) Mullen of Montrose, IA, Cathy Vradenburg of Arkansas, and Karen Vradenburg of Arkansas, thirteen Grandchildren, and four Great-Grandchildren.

Preceding Michael in death were his parents, wife Margaret on September 12, 2007, four brothers: Kirk, David, Terry, and Fredrick Jr., and one sister Annie Bell.

Lisa Denney, 57 of Keosauqua passed away at her home on Saturday, November 19, 2022 after fighting a fierce battle with cancer for over 12 years.  In accordance with her wishes, her body has been cremated.  A private celebration of life with family will be announced at a later date. She wanted people to remember her vibrant life here on earth, not her final departure. She always maintained a positive outlook on life, even when battling cancer.  In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established for a Van Buren Community school graduating senior going into education and may be mailed to 23617 Hwy 1, Keosauqua, IA 52565.

Lisa was born on August 28, 1965 to Kenneth Eugene and Colleen Ida Stigge Duke and was raised in rural Van Buren County near Keosauqua.  She graduated from Van Buren Community school in 1984 and while attending college she worked at a nursing home.  The majority of her career she taught secondary special education, she remained in contact with many of her former students to this day.  Lisa had a love for education, not only for the children she taught, but also for herself.  She continued her education even after becoming a teacher, obtaining two master and received her education specialist master’s degrees.

 Lisa married Mark Denney on March 15, 1997.  She was an avid music player, playing many different instruments in her lifetime and singing with her husband and son.  She enjoyed traveling and hiking with her family and friends. She always made sure to spend individual time with each of her children and also with Aunts, Uncles, and cousins from both sides of her extended family.  Lisa was involved with Lions Club International, was deeply involved and supported many extra-curricular and school activities at the schools she taught in.

Lisa is survived by her husband, Mark, sons Austin and Ethan Denney and also “adopted son” Dalton Schmitt, a daughter, Olivia Denney, a brother, Steve Duke (Cheryl), two nephews, Justin and Travis, a niece, Cassidy, Mother-in-law, Vera Denney, two brothers-in law, Jon Denney (Melinda) and Jeremy Denney.  Lisa was so excited to meet her first grandson, Weston James Schmitt and was able to spoil him with hugs and kisses (and several fireman outfits).  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her father-in-law, David Denney all of which she missed dearly.

Lisa will be forever missed by her family and all those who were touched by her presence.