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Located in the heart of Corydon, Iowa, Thomas-Corydon Funeral Home has been providing compassionate and professional funeral services to the local community for years. With a rich history and a commitment to excellence, this funeral home has established itself as a trusted and reliable choice for families in need. In this article, we will delve into the services and amenities offered by Thomas-Corydon Funeral Home, as well as its unique approach to honoring loved ones.

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Tina Ann Sulser - July 28, 1970 - May 08, 2024

Departed: 05/08/2024 (Corydon)

Obituary Preview: Tina Ann Sulser, 53, passed away at her home in Lineville, IA on May 8, 2024.

Tina was born in Leon, Iowa to Alan and Connie (Norris) Couchman. She received her education from Wayne Community High School and graduated with the class of 1988. She went on to attend Simpson College for a year and later Indian Hills, where she received her Associates Degree.

Tina worked at Lakeside Casino in Osceola, Iowa for 20 plus years. She then went on to work at Hy-Vee for 5 plus years.

Tina attended many concerts and loved listening to live music. While she worked at the Casino, she got to meet multiple musicians and bands including her favorite artist, Gary Allan. She liked traveling, especially going to Nashville and also enjoyed going on cruises.

Tina was a very loving and caring person. She was always willing to take someone under her wing and help them out. This is why most people referred to her as “Mother Hen”.

Tina is survived by her parents, Alan (Marilyn) Couchman and Connie Couchman; husband, Jared Sulser; siblings, Eric (Jennifer) Couchman and Aaron (Laura) Couchman; very special cousins, Tim Couchman (Amanda Cooper) and Kristi (Tom) Walmsley; nephews, Dalton Couchman, Dillon Couchman, Sloan Sulser, Mason Sulser, Dominic Sulser, J.T. Couchman and Weston Walmsley; nieces, Brylee Sulser, Olivia Hrubetz, and Elyse Walmsley; brother-in-law’s, Nick (Carla) Sulser, Dave (Tynne) Sulser; in-laws, John and Linda Sulser; grandparent-in-law’s, John and Betty Sulser and numerous extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Dale and Audrey Couchman, Russell and Irene Norris; grandparent-in-law’s, Lyn and Lillian Fenton.

Funeral services will be held 10:00am Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at Thomas Funeral Home in Corydon. Interment will immediately follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Lineville, IA. Visitation will be Monday, May 13, 2024 from 5pm to 7pm at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Family of Tina Sulser to be determined at and later date and sent to Thomas Funeral Home 303 E. Jefferson, Corydon, IA 50060 Attn: Tina Sulser family and condolences may be shared at www.thomasfh.com or facebook.com/thomasfuneralhome.

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Norman Dell Riekens - March 25, 1936 - May 06, 2024

Departed: 05/06/2024 (Corydon)

Obituary Preview: Norman Dell Riekens, 88 of Corydon, Iowa passed away May 6, 2024 at his home in Corydon, Iowa. He was born in Clear Lake, Iowa on March 25, 1936 to Arthur and Lois (Bemis) Riekens. After he graduated, he went on to join the National Guard.

Norman worked as a Plant Manager for Shivver’s, then went on to be the Supervisor of Maintenance for East Penn/Voltmaster where he retired from. He also owned a sewing machine repair shop here in Corydon for many years.

Norman was a long-time member of the Wayne County Hospital board and a loyal member of the Church of Christ. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, carpentry and spending time with his friends and family.

Norman is survived by his daughter, Kathy Mackey (Don); son-in-law, Dr. Marvin Lynn Faulkner; grandchildren, Simon (Jennifer) Dennis, Emily (Joe) Arnone, Ali (Bobby) Chandiramani, Gentry (Zach) Smith; seven great grandchildren; siblings, Sharon, Jan, Diane, Judy and Sid along with several other extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Jo; daughter, Tammi Faulkner; grandchildren, Andrew Dennis and Taylor Faulkner; brothers, Jim Riekens and Ed Riekens.

The family would like to say a special thank you to Simon and Jennifer Dennis for their willingness to take care of Norman and Mary Jo for many years. They’ve given up their life and free time with no vacations or time off. The amount of gratitude cannot be expressed enough.

Funeral services will be at 11:00AM, Monday, May 13, 2024 at Thomas Funeral Home in Corydon. Interment will immediately follow at Confidence Cemetery. Visitation will be an hour prior from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Family of Norman Riekens to be determined at and later date and sent to Thomas Funeral Home 303 E. Jefferson, Corydon, IA 50060 Attn: Norman Riekens family and condolences may be shared at www.thomasfh.com or facebook.com/thomasfuneralhome. Normans services can be live-streamed at- https://my.gather.app/remember/norman-riekens

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Patricia Colleen Wager - March 14, 1940 - April 29, 2024

Departed: 04/29/2024 (Corydon)

Obituary Preview: Patricia Colleen Wager, 84 of Corydon, Iowa passed away April 29, 2024 at the Lucas County Health Center in Chariton, Iowa.

Patricia was born on March 14, 1940 in Centerville, Iowa, to Newt and Hannah Mae (Cunningham) Thomas. She graduated from Centerville High School. After high school she received her nursing degree from Indian Hills Community College.

Most of Pat’s career was spent as a nurse at various care facilities around the Centerville and Corydon areas. She enjoyed helping and taking care of the residents.

Pat enjoyed spending time with her family, and cooking large holiday meals for them. She looked forward to visiting with family and really just anyone that stopped in to say hi. She loved watching her children's sporting events, spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, watching the Iowa Hawkeyes, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minnesota Vikings and San Francisco 49ers.

Left to cherish Patricia’s memory are her children; Linda Munden, Wendell (Debbie) Millizer, Steven (LeeAnn) Millizer; 32 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren; step-children, Cindy Hegge, Deb Schroeder; brother, Larry (Evelyn) Thomas; sister, Shirley (Marvin) Swan and numerous extended family members.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Jimmie Wager; son, George Munden; grand-daughter Kelsey Wishman; grandson, Gus Hegge; siblings, Wendell Thomas, Gene Thomas, LaVern Thomas, Lynn Thomas, Noah Thomas, Sandy Thomas, Irene Sales, Dorothy Chellas, Maxine Fenton and Frances Crow.

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Evelyn Louise Bennett - March 23, 1934 - April 03, 2024

Departed: 04/03/2024 (Corydon)

Obituary Preview: Evelyn Louise (Goben) Bennett was born on March 23rd, 1934, in rural Lucas County Iowa. Evelyn passed peacefully at Story Medical Senior Care facility on April 3rd, 2024. She was the fifth of seven children born to the late Walter and Mary (Grove) Goben. Evelyn graduated from Cambria High School in 1952.

Shortly after graduation, Evelyn was united in marriage to Carl Laverne Bennett at the Mt. Ayr Church of Christ on June 2, 1952. After their marriage, the couple moved to Charleston, South Carolina where Carl served in the United States Navy, Evelyn started her first job as a bank teller and they welcomed their first son, Daniel. The couple returned to Iowa in 1955, bought a farm north of Promise City, and extended their family to include David, Duane, Donald, Carla and Daryl. While raising six children, Evelyn gardened, drove a tractor, cooked numerous meals, kept up with the never ending laundry and the books for the farm. Amazingly, she did all these things while ensuring the kids were all dressed and ready for church nearly on time three times a week.

Being a wife, mother and grandmother was her life, Evelyn possessed the kind of tenacity and grace required to do all of those things very well. Evelyn was able to mend a hurting heart or torn coveralls in equal measure. She was a strong woman with a strong faith in Christ and raised her children to have strong values.

Carl and Evelyn loved nothing more than a house full of family. Evelyn was wonderful cook so nobody would leave hungry. She made the best beef and noodles, and her homemade bread, cinnamon rolls and pies were also family favorites. There may have even been a family fight or two over her coconut cream pie. Evelyn enjoyed helping her kids with 4-H projects, supporting their school activities and later in life following her grandkids and great grandkids.

After the last child was nearly raised, she began work as a Homemaker Health Aid in Wayne County. This career would span over a decade, and it became something she dearly loved. Carl and Evelyn retired after 40 years of farming and moved to Corydon in 1995. In 2017, Carl and Evelyn were blessed to celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary. Evelyn enjoyed her last 5 years in Homestead of Centerville where she was cared for greatly.

Left to mourn the loss of Evelyn are five children: Daniel Bennett (Nancy), David Bennett (Cheryl), Donald Bennett (Deb), Carla Gall (Brian), Daryl Bennett (Kathy) Daughter-In-Law: Rebecca Bennett. Eleven grandchildren: Nathan Bennett (Michelle) Annette Harvey (Dustin), Leo Bennett, Kate Bennett, Megan Bennett, Ryan Bennett (Sarah), Lauren Bennett (Michael Sanchez), Renae Beebout (Aaron), Courtney Karns (fiancé Cody), Walker Gall, and Taryn Gall. Eleven great-grandchildren: Hunter Bennett (fiancée Christy), Aubrey Bennett, Kinley Harvey, Reese Harvey, Bennett Harvey, Desmond Bennett, Nora Heimbach, Elijah Beebout, Tollen Beebout, Isaiah Beebout, and Theodore Beebout. Three siblings: Dwight Goben, Pearlene Hull, and Glen Goben. Sisters-in-Law: Dixie Larson and Roma Goben.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband Carl, her son Duane, an infant great-granddaughter, Maya Harvey. Three siblings: Gerald Goben, Jim Goben and Wayne Goben and Sister-In-Law: Doris Johnson.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 am, Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Thomas Funeral Home in Corydon with John Lee officiating. Burial will follow the service at the New York Cemetery, near Russell, Iowa. Visitation will take place Friday, April 5th at the Thomas Funeral Home in Corydon from 5:00-7:00 pm. Memorials have been established to the Wayne County Home Health Aide Agency and may be mailed to Thomas Funeral Home, ATTN: Bennett Family, 303 East Jefferson, Corydon, Iowa 52544. Condolences may be shared online at www.thomasfh.com or www.facbook.com/thomasfuneralhome. Evelyn’s service will be streamed live at https://my.gather.app/remember/evelyn-bennett-2024

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Calvin Maynard Street - March 14, 1951 - April 01, 2024

Departed: 04/01/2024 (Corydon)

Obituary Preview: Calvin Maynard Street, 73 of Cambria, Iowa passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024. Calvin was born on March 14, 1951 in Corydon, Iowa to Maynard and LaVerne (Loney) Street. He received his education

from Wayne Community High School and graduated with the class of 1969.  He was very active in sports during high school years and was on the 1968 State Basketball Team.

Calvin married the love of his life, Susan Neely on June 12, 1993 and to this union they welcomed their daughter Jenna. Calvin moved to Valentine, Nebraska in the early 70's where he met Jim and Janice Edwards and their daughters who became like family to him. Calvin came back to Iowa in 1984 to help his dad run Streets

Trading Post. Calvin owned his own Ice business for many years. He provided jobs to many of the local kids throughout the years and was very active in the community. He enjoyed playing cards and enjoyed poker at the Cambria card shack. He also looked forward to attending the Iowa State Fair every year. Calvin was very outgoing and was known for his cheerful personality. Calvin was an animal lover

throughout his years. Calvin is survived by his wife, Susan Street; daughter, Jenna Street; Sisters, Chris Warnock and Carla (Marvin) Foster; Brother-in-laws, Ned Neely & Family, Ted Neely & Family, Wendell Lee (JoAnne) Terrell; nephews, Dave Nessen (Shannon), Jay Foster (Felecia) and family, Darby Warnock (Tracey) and family, Jeff (Megan) Foster and family; niece, Darcy (Jared) Baughman and family along with many other nieces,

nephews, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Maynard and LaVerne, In-Laws, Keith and Marge Neely; Sister,

Kathy Sue; Brother-in-law, John Warnock; Sister-in-law, Sally Neely and nephew, Michael Terrell.

A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, April 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Cambria Baptist Church in Cambria, Iowa. Visitation will be prior from 10:00AM to 11:00 AM. Memorials may be made to the family of Calvin Street and mailed to Thomas Funeral Home, ATTN: Street family, 303 East Jefferson, Corydon, Iowa 50060. Condolences may be shared online at www.thomasfh.com or on our funeral home Facebookpage, www.facebook.com/thomasfuneralhome. Calvin's Service can be live-streamed at : https://my.gather.app/remember/calvin-street

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Mary Kay Potter - February 08, 1960 - March 23, 2024

Departed: 03/23/2024 (Corydon)

Obituary Preview: Mary Kay (Lucas) Potter, 64 of Adel, Iowa passed away March 23, 2024 at her home in Adel.

Mary was born in Corydon, Iowa on February 8, 1960 to Francis and Darlene (Brown) Lucas. She joined her four siblings, Sharon, Steve, Janice, and Ann. She received her education from Wayne Community High School and graduated in 1978.

Mary worked in Wayne County from 1978 to 1992, serving as assessor from 1984 to 1992. She then worked in the Clarke County assessor’s office from 1993-2003 and Dallas County from 2004 to 2015 when she retired. She loved the assessor’s association and had numerous friends throughout the network.

While she worked as an assessor Mary met the love of her life, Ronald Potter. They were married on November 15, 1992 at Church of the Land at Living History Farms. Ron was Mary’s world and she enjoyed the three years of retirement she got to spend with him.

Mary was always glad to see her friends and was easy to talk especially if it was a lunch date. She genuinely cared about what was happening in their lives. It didn’t matter if you saw her last week, last month or last year, conversations were always easy with her.

Mary is survived by her siblings; Sharon Perkins, Steve (Connie) Lucas, Janice (Richard) Harden, Ann (Don) Stevens; nieces Stacy Henry, Susan (Wade) Duley, Sondra Wolfe, Eva Moore, Rachel (Dusty) Evans; nephews, Mike (Malinda) Perkins, Alan (Kim) Perkins, Bryan Harden and Tony Stevens, brother-in-law Don (Deb) Potter and numerous extended family members.

She is preceded in death by her parents Francis and Darlene, husband, Ron Potter, brother-in-law Rex Perkins, nephew, Mike Wolfe, niece, Cerena Stevens, great-nephew, Joe Henry.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Thomas Funeral Home in Corydon. Interment will immediately follow at Cambria Cemetery. Visitation will be an hour prior to the service from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made out to Ann Stevens and to be determined at a later date and sent to Thomas Funeral Home 303 E. Jefferson, Corydon, IA 50060 Attn: Mary Potter family and condolences may be shared at www.thomasfh.com or facebook.com/thomasfuneralhome. Mary's service can be live-streamed at https://my.gather.app/remember/mary-potter-2024

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Beverly Berdene Hart - December 22, 1926 - March 05, 2024

Departed: 03/05/2024 (Corydon)

Obituary Preview: Beverly Berdene (Brown) Hart of Corydon passed away peacefully on March 5, 2024, at the age of 97. She was born on December 22, 1926, in Creston, Iowa to Lawrence “Shorty” and Mary (Bevins) Brown.

Beverly spent her early years near Tingley, Iowa and moved as a teen with her parents to Wayne County where she graduated from Cambria High School in 1944. She earned a teaching certificate from Simpson College and taught at a country school and primary grades at Millerton.

Beverly married James Kenneth Hart on May 25, 1948 and they raised three children Bill, Betty, and Gary on the farm northeast of Corydon where the couple made their home for 54 years. Beverly helped Kenneth with his scrap metal business and loved scouring through the scrap piles looking for usable treasures and trinkets. She attended nearby Bethel Church until it closed.

After Kenneth’s death in 2002, Beverly moved into Corydon and was active in the Corydon Christian Church. She kept busy by joining the garden club, volunteering at the museum, and listening to readers at the elementary. She also enjoyed line dancing at jam sessions she attended with her friends and brothers.

Beverly’s greatest love was gardening. She would spend hours looking through seed catalogs for the perfect variety, starting seedlings in the windowsills, and tending to her plants in the garden. She won countless ribbons at the county fair for her vegetables, flowers, and baked goods, even into her 90s. After moving to town, she downsized her garden but was still able to get an amazing amount of produce. Beverly also enjoyed sewing and was known throughout the family for her ability to mend a pair of worn-out jeans or make an old coat new again with a fresh zipper.

Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, husband Kenneth, and three brothers Robert, Richard, and Dwight Brown.

She is survived by her children Bill (Karen Pierce) Hart of Cedar Rapids, Betty (Mike) Abel of Allerton, and Gary (Derith Vogt) Hart of Center Junction, grandchildren Chris (Sara) Moore and Lindsey (Danny) Westphal, step-grandchildren Brian (Lisa) Moore, Sondra Moore, and Abbey Woodward, eleven great grandchildren, and many nephews, nieces, and cousins.

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Dean Dwight Kenney - December 03, 1930 - March 02, 2024

Departed: 03/02/2024 (Corydon)

Obituary Preview: Dean Dwight Kenney, 93 of Corydon passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Wayne County Hospital.

Dean was born on December 3, 1930 in Kearney, Nebraska to Archie & Martha (Marsh) Kenney. Dean moved from Nebraska to a farm near Corydon when he was 10 years old. As a kid, he attended a one room school house and would later graduate from Corydon High School in 1948. While in high school; Dean met Doris Marie Alexander whom he was united in marriage to on August 14, 1949 after her graduation from high school. To this union were two daughters: Sharon Sue and Connie Jo.

Dean and Doris lived on a farm east of Harvard where they have lived for more than 74 years. Dean had many interests, he loved farming but enjoyed being a mechanic. He could fix anything that was fixable. Dean was always designing and building things to make his work easier.

Dean’s first job off the farm was working for Delbert Williamson where he hauled machinery and would work on them as well. He would later work for Benny Davis Enterprises; he worked on caterpillars as well as numerous other jobs. For a time, Dean worked in the county maintenance department as a mechanic in Wayne County. After retirement from the county, he would return to Benny Davis Enterprises as a mechanic. In his return, he and Benny designed and constructed the dinosaurs that stand along Highway 2, east of Corydon. Through these years, Dean still maintained his farm, even baling hay last summer at 92 years old.

In his retirement years, Dean enjoyed woodworking. He was very skilled and meticulous making furniture and later making farm machinery (tractors, trucks, etc) to scale. He also had a love for reading.

Dean appreciated his neighbor Noah & Josephine Borntrager family and Kyle Jensen for all they have done.

Survivors include his wife Doris, daughters: Sharon Trumper (Michael), Connie Linney, three grandchildren: Kerri Wilson, Brian Glick (Jennifer), Matthew Glick (Rachel), six great grandchildren, Tyler Glick, Dylan Glick, Marlie Wilson, Kalaya Glick, Elysia Glick, Natalya Glick. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Eula Henderson (Wayne), Leland Kenney (Shirley), Gordon Kenney and a son-in-law, Robert Linney.

Funeral service will be 11:00 am, Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Thomas Funeral Home in Corydon. Interment will immediately follow at Corydon Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to service from 10:00-11:00 am. Memorials may be given to LeCompte Memorial Library or EveryStep Hospice and condolences may be shared at www.thomasfh.com or facebook.com/thomasfuneralhome.

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Florence Louise Hawkins - October 09, 1940 - February 27, 2024

Departed: 02/27/2024 (Corydon)

Obituary Preview: Florence Louise Hawkins, 83 of Corydon passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at the Lucas County Health Center in Chariton, Iowa.

Florence was born October 9, 1940 to Fred and Lola (Skinner) Soper in Osceola, Iowa.

Florence had three sons whom she loved deeply; Charles, Gene and Brad.

She enjoyed helping her father with his mowing business, which she would eventually operate on her own, together they mowed 23 cemeteries and 26 yards. Florence was a waitress throughout her life, she spent a good portion working at the Family Table Restaurant and Alley Bowl in Osceola.

In her free time, she enjoyed crafting, reading, doing puzzles and also loved making refrigerator magnets.

Survivors include her son, Charles Hawkins; daughter-in-law Julie Garrison; grandsons, Clayton Garrison, Nathan (Michaela) Maynard; niece, Cristi (Ron) Scadden and their children Randy and Julie, along with numerous extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; sons: Gene Garrison, Brad Garrison and sister, Flora Allen.

Per Florence’s wishes, she was cremated and no services will be planned at this time. Memorials may be made to Wayne County Fair, and may be mailed to Thomas Funeral Home, ATTN: Hawkins family, 303 East Jefferson, Corydon, Iowa 50060. Condolences may be shared online at www.thomasfh.com or on our funeral home Facebook page, www.facebook.com/thomasfuneralhome.

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Maxine E Whiteley - August 18, 1925 - February 26, 2024

Departed: 02/26/2024 (Corydon)

Obituary Preview: Maxine Whiteley passed away on, February 26, 2024 at the home of her daughter, Donna near Chariton, Iowa. Maxine was born on August 18, 1925 at home in Milo, Iowa to Frank and Ethel Whitlow. Maxine was the eighth of twelve children born to this union.

At 4 years of age, Maxine and 2 of her siblings were sent to the Annie Wittenmeyer Home in Davenport, Iowa. In 1930 Charles and Elma Breuer adopted Maxine to join Marvin, her new half-brother, to complete their new family and they lived on a farm west of Corydon. She attended Clay Center country school and Corydon High School.

On November 23, 1942 she met the love of her life, Dail Whiteley and they were married on January 10, 1944. Dail soon left to serve his country in the US Navy during WWII and during this time their first-born son Gary Dail arrived. Upon returning home from the war, they moved to Corydon where Dail started his own electrical business and in 1947 Ronald Dean was born and Donna Kay followed in 1948.

In 1955, Dail and Maxine moved their family to a dairy farm west of Corydon where they lived for many years. Maxine was a hard worker with lots of long days filled with farm work, housework and gardening to feed their growing family. If something needed to be done, it was to be done right or not done at all was the work ethic she instilled in each of her children. She canned, preserved and froze at least 500 quarts of food and raised, dressed and froze 200 chickens annually to help feed the family. Sunday dinners were always fried chicken with the usual side dishes, homemade noodles, rolls and numerous choices of different pies on the menu. She even found time to work nights and made all of the pies for Nick’s Cafe. In 1957 another daughter named Cindy Lou arrived and in 1959 Randy Ray was born to complete the family. Being one of the younger couples in their neighborhood, they spent many hours helping their neighbors who needed help with field work, gardening or poultry harvesting.

After several years on the farm working and raising their family, it was time to move back into Corydon to retire. In 1978 their son, Ron, built their new home with a smaller yard and garden and the canning and freezing activities continued on a smaller scale.

Maxine found time to join in activities and learned how to play bridge, bowl, play golf and tennis and go on long walks with friends as well as making many enjoyable crafted items. She also continued to make her wonderful pies which were requested from friends and she found time to make over 1,000 pies for the Coastal Mart in Corydon over a two-year period of time. Dad is gone now and I can’t ask him, but I think he had to drive to Coastal to buy an extra piece of her pie during those couple of years! Knitting afghans for her grandchildren and making cross stitched baby blankets for all of her great-grandchildren also kept her hands busy over the years. Maxine loved to entertain and made fabulous meals which included her famous noodles, bread and rolls, cookies, candies and pies that will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her and enjoyed her goodies. She was also a great story teller sharing stories of her childhood, silly things that happened to her throughout life and usually there were really funny stories about herself and Dad.

Soon after moving to town, they began making the annual trek as snow birds to the warmer weather of Arizona where their sons, Ron and Randy lived at the time. She enjoyed playing lots of tennis as well as card games, attending spring training Cub games with Dail and entertaining many friends with lots of meals which included those homemade pies.

Downsizing once again became necessary in 2000 when Maxine suffered a heart attack. So, another new but smaller home was built in 2001, with a smaller yard and garden being enjoyed once again. In 2014 Maxine suffered from failing eyesight and it was finally time for “real retirement”. They sold their home and moved to Homestead Assisted Living in Chariton, Iowa. No yard or garden to tend and no baking, but lots of card games, bingo and other activities and again making many new friends filled their time.

In March of 2018 Dail and Maxine moved to Corydon Specialty Care where they celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary on January 10, 2019 with their family, friends and residents. They also celebrated their 76th anniversary in 2020 before Dail passed away on October 31st, 2020.

Maxine is survived by her sons Ron (Joan) Whiteley, Kentland, Indiana; and Randy Whiteley and Special Friend, Denese Bankus, Corydon, Iowa. Daughters Donna (Thierry) Amice, Chariton, Iowa; and Cindy (Jeff) Stewart, Corydon and Grandchildren Kellie (Tony) Sinclair, Melrose, Iowa; Mike (Erin) Curran, Woodburn, Iowa; Chris Whiteley, Celina, Texas; Chad (Amy) Whiteley, Euless, Texas; Sarah (Chad) Peck, Promise City, Iowa; Lorah (Ryan) Arnold, Corydon, Iowa; Jason Whiteley, Hartford, Ohio; Brad (Trish) Whiteley, Speedway, Indiana and Matt (Ryanne) Whiteley, Columbus, Indiana.

Great Grandchildren Kolby and Fiancé Hunter McAninch, Luke, Cole and Wyatt Sinclair, Melrose, Iowa; Conner (Sunnie) Whiteley, Euless, Texas; Addison and Cade Whiteley, Euless, Texas; Riley (Cade) Pelzer, Red Oak, Iowa; Reese Brown and Brystal Peck, Promise City, Iowa; Shayden and Hagan Arnold, Corydon; Cierra Hildebrand, Manson, Iowa; Sidney Hildebrand, Winterset, Iowa; Sage Hildebrand, Ames, Iowa and Shawn Partlow, Woodburn, Iowa.

Great-Great Grandchildren Adrian Henry Mayfield, Perry, Iowa; Graham Michael and Ja’Niyla Whiteley, Speedway, Indiana; Emma Grace Whiteley, Columbus, Indiana and Emberlynn Whiteley, Euless, Texas.

She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends who will miss her kindness, gentle words, sense of humor and her love of God.

Maxine was preceded in death by her biological parents Frank Whitlow and Ethel Alyward Whitlow and adoptive parents Charles and Elma Breuer. Her Father-in-Law, Irvin E. Whiteley and Mother-in-Law, Sarah Emma (Todd) Whiteley; her Husband, Rex Dail; and first-born Son, Gary Dail and Daughter in Law Connie Whiteley, Celina, Texas; and Son-in-Law Ethan Allen (Donna) Towne, Chariton, Iowa. Siblings Dwight Whitlow; Dwaine Whitlow; Max Whitlow; Marjorie (Whitlow) Feight; baby Lester Whitlow; Paul Whitlow; Marguerite (Whitlow) Nightingale; James Whitlow; Clifford Whitlow; Raymond Whitlow; Harry Frank Whitlow Jr. and half-brother, Marvin (Norma McLin) Breuer. Brother-in-Law, Irvin Jr Whiteley and Sister-in-Law Geneva (Ockerman) Whiteley. Nephew, Jerry Breuer; Niece Dixie (Breuer) McMahan, and many Nieces and Nephews from both of her biological and adoptive families.

Maxine was a warm hearted and very loyal person. She loved having fun and will be dearly missed by her loved ones and all who knew her.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, March 4th, 2024, at 10am at Thomas Funeral Home in Corydon. Burial will follow at the Corydon Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, March 3rd from 1:00pm to 3:00 PM. Memorials may be made to the Corydon Methodist Church or to New Zion Methodist Church in lieu of flowers if you wish and condolences may be shared at www.thomasfh.com or facebook.com/thomasfuneralhome. Maxine's service can be live-streamed at: https://my.gather.app/remember/maxine-whiteley

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Randy Allen Sloan - June 02, 1954 - February 01, 2024

Departed: 02/01/2024 (Corydon)

Obituary Preview: Randy Allen Sloan, 69, of Corydon, Iowa, was born June 2, 1954 in Corydon to Mardeth Dean Sloan and Bernadine Carlson Sloan. He joined older brothers Donald Neal and Richard (Spick) Bud. He lived much of his life in the Millerton area, then Russell and ended his life in Corydon on February 1, 2024 at the Wayne County Hospital in Hospice care. He graduated from Wayne Community High School in 1972. At age 19, he married Shirley Long and four children followed, Tara, Cade, LeeAnn and Ray. They divorced in the Farm crisis of 1983.

Randy started farming after high school, then became a concrete laborer in the Union Local 177 where he worked until he proudly retired at age 55. He later drove a truck part-time for several different companies. When he was laid off in the winters from the Union, he worked off and on for Carol and Lois Sears moving buildings, occasionally James Sears, and helped Terry and Mary Lou Mitchell when needed. He was also the Union Hotshots 4H leader for a few years alongside Steve Fortune. He loved participating in the Jesse James Day reenactments in Corydon each summer.

He was married to Marianne Blake Norris in 1991 and had many memories with her and her children, Robert and Candi Davis and Matt Norris. He married Pam Canady in 1998 and this union lasted 20 years until her death in 2017. Randy and Pam spent many years camping and boating with family at Rathbun Lake, including Pam’s sons Brad and Chad Arnold. They traveled to South Padre, Texas and Lady Lake, Florida many, many years during the winter.

Randy spent a lot of time following his grandkids to their activities and loved to take them camping. Their “midnight cruises” on Lake Rathbun were pretty special. On many occasions, family accompanied Randy and Pam on their trips to Texas and Florida.

Randy is survived by his children, Tara (Carl) Spidle, Leon, Cade (DeeDee Chance) Sloan, Albia, LeeAnn (Steve) Millizer, Chariton, and Ray Sloan, Allerton; stepson Chad Arnold, and daughter-in-law Holly Arnold, Corydon. His grandchildren, Beau (Randa) Smith, Colt Spidle, Cauy (Katy) Spidle, Tanner Ballard, Caden Sloan, Carlie Sloan, Heidi Ballard, Morgan Arnold, Paige Ballard, Cooper Arnold, Susie Sloan, great grandchildren, Sayven and Crue Spidle, and brother Neal (Joyce) Sloan of Des Moines. He had many nieces, nephews, cousins and very special friends whom he was close to throughout his life.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Pam, stepson Brad Arnold and brother Richard (Spick) Sloan.

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Floriene Mace - November 25, 1921 - January 29, 2024

Departed: 01/29/2024 (Corydon)

Obituary Preview: Floriene Mace (Cobb) of Allerton, Iowa, passed away at the age of 102 on Monday, January 29, 2024 at Pella Regional Medical Center surrounded by family.

Floriene was born on November 25, 1921 to Rola and Hazel (Bouy) Cobb in Wayne County, Iowa. She received her education from Sewal High School graduating in 1939. She married Marvin Wayne Mace on May 21, 1939 and they welcomed four children; Audrey, Carrol, Carmen and Dale.

Floriene and Marvin had a farm near Allerton, Iowa where they raised their family. They eventually upgraded it to a grade A dairy farm after Marvin retired.

Floriene loved to crochet, do puzzle books and watch basketball games. She really enjoyed playing cards with family and friends. She was also known for being a wonderful cook and loved to cook for her family.

Floriene was a very sweet, quiet and loving person. She will be deeply missed.

Survivors include her children; Carrol (Jan) Mace, Carmen (Bill) Anderson, Dale (Sharon) Mace, son-in-law Donnie Lucas, sister; Doris Liggett, 13 grandchildren, and many great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Marvin Mace, daughter, Audrey Lucas, sisters; Celia (Everette) Selby, Jeanette (Carroll) Aistrope, brother-in-law, Speck Liggett and other extended family.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM on February 3, 2024 at Thomas Funeral Home in Corydon. Interment will immediately follow at Shriver Cemetery. Visitation will be an hour prior to the service from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Allerton United Methodist Church and condolences may be shared at www.thomasfh.com or facebook.com/thomasfuneralhome.

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Max Dwight Moore - October 03, 1932 - January 27, 2024

Departed: 01/27/2024 (Corydon)

Obituary Preview: Max Dwight Moore, 91 of Russell passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024, at his home surrounded by family.

Max was born to Emmett & Hattie (Schooley) Moore on October 3, 1932, in Allerton, Iowa. He received his education from Cambria High School, graduating in 1951. On November 14th, 1953; Max was united in marriage to Patricia Hellyer, she preceded him in death in 2005.

Max served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War, from 1953-1955. He returned home where he would choose farming as a lifetime occupation. Max was a Boy Scout leader, 4-H leader and member of extension council, Sunday school teacher, member of Legion Post 68, and lifelong member of Millerton Methodist Church. He loved God, family, and country dearly. He enjoyed sharing his joy of water skiing, swimming, flying, animals, and science with his family as well. You could often find him following grandkids to sporting events, tinkering with electronics, or learning the latest technology.

Survivors include his daughter, Tammy Ingram (Scott), daughter-in-law, Carol McClaflin, son-in-law, Richard Mason, grandchildren: Amber Parker (Michael), Adam Moore (Stephanie), Amanda Wood (Bill), Andrew Mason (Kerry), Blake McClaflin (Mallory), Shelby Butorac (Thomas), Naja Jones, Lane Ingram, Hallie Ingram; great grandchildren: Robert Wood, Jessica (Jacob) Woolsey, Jenna Moore, Travis Moore, Haley Wood, Kady Wood, Nate Mason, Max Mason, Piper Mason, Eleanor McClaflin and numerous extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Patricia, his children Donald Moore and Rhonda Mason, and siblings: Frances Johnston, Lynn Moore, Clair Moore, and Rex Moore.

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Charles William Brown - May 29, 1934 - January 03, 2024

Departed: 01/03/2024 (Corydon)

Obituary Preview: Charles William Brown (Uncle Charlie), 89 of Seymour passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Corydon Specialty Care, surrounded by his family.

Charles was born on May 29, 1934 in Seymour, Iowa; the son of Carl and Maude (Donald) Brown. He received his education from Seymour High School graduating in 1952. Charles was a veteran who served in the United States Army from 1956 – 1958 in Germany. He was united in marriage to Betty May Brown on March 11, 1961 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa, to this union; they welcomed their son, Chris.

Charles was a farmer his entire life. He enjoyed farming, raising livestock (milk cows, beef cattle and hogs), and family gatherings. For a time, Charles worked at the gas station in Promise City across the road from the current Lockridge building.

Survivors include is his son Chris Brown (Stacey), grandchildren Maverick and Natalia Brown and numerous extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Maude Brown; wife, Betty May Brown.

A memorial service will be Friday, January 5, 2024 at Thomas Funeral Home in Corydon. Interment will immediately follow at Southlawn Cemetery with Military Rites. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service from 11-1 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Wayne County Fair and condolences may be shared at www.thomasfh.com or facebook.com/thomasfuneralhome. Charles service will be streamed live at: https://my.gather.app/remember/charles-brown-2024

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Shannon Dean Perkins - March 30, 1933 - December 13, 2023

Departed: 12/13/2023 (Corydon)

Obituary Preview: Shannon Dean Perkins, 90 of Seymour, Iowa passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Wayne County Hospital in Corydon, IA.

Shannon was born on March 30, 1933 to Wayne and Bernice (Jennings) Perkins in Rolfe, Iowa. He attended high school in Rodman, Iowa. He then went on to serve his country in the United States Army for two years in Germany where he met the love of his life Waltraud "Wally" Fettig. They were married on January 15, 1957 and to this union they welcomed four sons; Raymond, Wesley, Gordon and Tracy.

Shannon and Wally returned to the states where they farmed in northwest Iowa until 1972. They then bought a farm in Missouri where they farmed until 1987. He then worked for Premium Standard Farm for many years and retired in 2004. After retirement they moved to Seymour, Iowa.

Shannon enjoyed traveling with Wally, whether it was going to craft shows, Rutledge or even the two trips back to Germany. He was a good mechanic who also enjoyed wood working, feeding the birds, growing flowers and gardening. He was a wonderful family man who loved spending time with his kids and grandkids.

Shannon was a member of the Masonic Lodge in West Bend, Iowa and Seymour Methodist Church.

Left to honor Shannon’s memory is his loving wife Waltraud “Wally”; sons, Raymond (Jackie) Perkins, Wesley Perkins, Gordon (Lisa) Perkins; grandchildren, Raegan (David) Paulsen, Cheyne (Aimee) Perkins, Sheena (Zach) Robinson, Nick (Chrissy) Perkins, Natalie Perkins (fiancé Ben Baker); great-grandchildren, Erin, Jocey, Traeger, Kenzie, Ashtyn, Heston; sister Nancy Robbins; sisters-in-law, Linda Lee Fettig and family, Rosie Poller and family, along with many extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Bernice Perkins; infant son, Tracy Perkins; Brothers, Wayne Jr. (Jean) Perkins, Marvin Perkins and Morris (June) Perkins; daughter-in-law, Linda Lou Joan Perkins.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, December 18, 2023 at 11:00AM at Thomas Funeral Home in Corydon, Iowa. Interment with Military Rites will follow immediately after at Southlawn Cemetery in Seymour, IA. Visitation will be Monday, December 18, 2023 from 10:00AM to 11:00AM at Thomas Funeral Home in Corydon, Iowa. Memorials in honor of Shannon may be made to Seymour Methodist Church, and may be mailed to Thomas Funeral Home, ATTN: Perkins family, 303 East Jefferson, Corydon, Iowa 50060. Condolences may be shared online at www.thomasfh.com or on our funeral home Facebook page, www.facebook.com/thomasfuneralhome. Shannon’s Service will be live-streamed at https://my.gather.app/remember/shannon-perkins

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Thomas DuWayne Harkins, II - August 07, 1999 - December 11, 2023

Departed: 12/11/2023 (Corydon)

Obituary Preview: Thomas DuWayne Harkins II, 24 of Chariton, IA, passed away Monday, December 11, 2023 at his home.

Thomas was born on August 7, 1999 in Fort Benning, Georgia, the son of Thomas Harkins and Malvina Tillman. He graduated from George Washington Carver High School in Columbus, Georgia and later attended College at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia for two years.

Thomas enjoyed playing online video games, riding his four-wheeler, listening to music, watching basketball and his two favorite football teams, the Denver Broncos and Florida Gators. He loved watching Japanese Anime, wrestling, movies and YouTube videos. He liked all kinds of movies, but especially horror slasher ones. His two favorite were Michael Myers first and Jason second. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Left to honor Thomas are his parents Thomas Harkins and Malvina Tillman; step-father, Dennis Tillman; brother, Emmanuel Tillman; grandparents, Cecelia J. Harkins, Malvina Brenes and Mario Munoz; Uncles, Mario Munoz (Jesi), Melvin Munoz, Samuel Mandiche, Omar Mandiche, Timothy Harkins, Brian Harkins along with several extended family and friends.

Thomas was preceded in death by his grandfather, William E. Harkins.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at St. Francis Catholic Church in Corydon, Iowa. Interment will follow immediately after at Corydon Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday, December 18, 2023 at St. Francis Catholic Church in Corydon, Iowa. Memorials in honor of Thomas may be made to the family of Thomas Harkins II, to be determined at a later date, and may be mailed to Thomas Funeral Home, ATTN: Harkins family, 303 East Jefferson, Corydon, Iowa 50060. Condolences may be shared online at www.thomasfh.com or on our funeral home Facebook page, www.facebook.com/thomasfuneralhome. Thomas' service can be live-streamed at https://my.gather.app/remember/thomas-harkins-ii

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Robert Leroy Moore - April 08, 1944 - December 06, 2023

Departed: 12/06/2023 (Corydon)

Obituary Preview: Robert “Bob” Leroy Moore, age 79, of Corydon, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at Corydon Specialty Care.

Bob was born on April 8, 1944 in Red Oak, Iowa, the son of Harvey and Gladice (Hoyt) Moore. He was united in marriage to Doris, and to this union, two children were born, Thelma and Chrissy. They joined their siblings, Jacob and Teresa. The couple later divorced.

Bob worked at Shivvers in Corydon for many years. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR, and spending time with his family.

Left to honor Bob’s memory are his children, Thelma Moore, Chrissy Moore, Jacob (Bob) Bravo, and Teresa Dudley; his grandchildren, Jennifer, Lacey, Kelsey, Shayla, Zayden, Anthony, James and Danielle; his great grandchildren, Liam, Nash, Ava, Aiden, Able, Asher, Brantley, Maylee and Gunther; two siblings, David (Penny) Moore and Mary (Steve) Willett; his ex-wife, Doris Moore; as well as several extended family and friends.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Gladice Moore; and his brother, Marvin Moore.

Per wishes, cremation has been accorded. Services will be announced in the near future, and military rites will be conducted at that time. Memorials in honor of Robert may be made to Wayne Community Schools, and may be mailed to Thomas Funeral Home, ATTN: Moore family, 303 East Jefferson, Corydon, Iowa 50060. Condolences may be shared online at www.thomasfh.com or on our funeral home Facebook page, www.facebook.com/thomasfuneralhome.

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Daryl Anderson Cox - November 09, 1929 - December 03, 2023

Departed: 12/03/2023 (Corydon)

Obituary Preview: Daryl Anderson Cox, 94 of Corydon, Iowa passed away December 3, 2023 surrounded by his family.

Daryl was born on November 9, 1929 to John and Myrtle (Dent) Cox. He attended Cambria High School where he met the love of his life Hazel Fortune. They married on November 22, 1950 the day before he left for Korea. He returned a year later and they soon welcomed their three children; Rick, Nancy and Linda. Daryl served his country in the United States Army for over 33 years before retiring as a Lieutenant colonel.

Daryl was employed by the U.S. Postal Service for 29 years. He was a member of the Russell E. Marshall American Legion – Post #68 in Corydon, IA for 70 years where he started the Legion youth baseball league. He also enjoyed fishing, gardening, and wood working. Daryl enjoyed time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Daryl and Hazel were faithful members of the Cambria Baptist church. You could always count on seeing Daryl with a big smile on his face helping at the Fall benefit for “Operation Christmas Child” every year.

Survivors include his children: Rick Cox (Susan Myers), Nancy (Allan) Jacobsen and Linda (David) Grismore, his grandchildren, Justin Cox, Micah Hager, Deana (Luis) Abarca, Quentin (Lynette) Jacobsen and children, Brooks, Camryn and Strait, Whitney Jacobsen-Morris and children, Aryanna, Dayton and Cortlan, Jordan Grismore, Kessa (Curtis) Hoepker and children, Carver and Channing Hook, Jillian, Curissa and Curt Hoepker and many extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Hazel, siblings; Vernon Cox (Lois), Dean Cox (Willa Jean), Raymond Cox (Nellie), infant brother, Larry Dale, in-laws; Frank and Ruth Fortune, sister-in-law Betty June Pollock (Roy) and infant granddaughter Chantel Leigh Cox.

Funeral service will be 10:30 AM, Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Thomas Funeral Home in Corydon. Interment will full military rites will be in Corydon Cemetery immediately following the service. Visitation will be all day, Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at the funeral home with family present from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. Memorials may be given to Forest Lake Baptist Camp or Russell E. Marshall American Legion – Post #68 and condolences may be shared at www.thomasfh.com or facebook.com/thomasfuneralhome. Daryl’s service will be streamed live at https://my.gather.app/remember/daryl-cox

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Keo Konnie Holmes - March 26, 1935 - December 01, 2023

Departed: 12/01/2023 (Corydon)

Obituary Preview: Keo was born to Jay & Mildred (Sallman) Gibbs on March 26, 1935 in Corydon, Iowa. She received her education from Cambria Schools, graduating in 1953. Keo and her siblings were very hard workers and milked cows and kept their family farm going even after their mother’s early death.

Keo enjoyed all sports and never missed any of her kids’ school activities, Football, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Band concerts and cheerleading. She enjoyed her Hawkeye Football and Basketball games as well.

On January 22, 1955, Keo was united in marriage to Lloyd Lee Holmes in Chariton, Iowa.

While Lee was in the service, Keo worked at Neely Manufacturing and after Lee returned from the Korean Conflict, they started farming south and east of Humeston. Keo was involved in the farming operation and worked side by side with Lee for 42 years. She drove tractors, hauled grain, did chores, kept a spotless house, and her yard was mowed to perfection. She loved working outdoors. In the early 80’s they started laying field tile and still farmed. In 1996 they sold their half of the field tiling business to David and Julie and sold their farm home and moved to Chariton in 2007. They built a barn on Newton Road on the North side of Corydon and hung out there and chatted with anyone who stopped by to see them.

Lee and Keo traveled to Arizona for 9 winters. Several dear friends of theirs also went, and they had so much fun. Lee passed away in 2014 at 80 years old. They celebrated 59 years of marriage before his death. Keo moved to “Elgin House” in Corydon in 2015 and then to “Murphy Place Assisted Living”. She loved it at Murphy Place and always appreciated the workers there. In 2023 she moved to The Cottage Grove Place in Cedar Rapids and was closer to her daughter and a few grandkids. Survivors include; children, Kenny (Sandy) Holmes of Corydon, Iowa; Mike Holmes of Des Moines, Iowa; Julie (David) Foster of Walford, Iowa, seven grandchildren: Chelsey (Ryan) Markle of Iowa City, Iowa; Samantha (Steve) Lexa of North Liberty, Iowa; Lance (Debora) Holmes of Delray Beach, Florida; Matti Holmes and Charlie Gambrel of Omaha, Nebraska; Abbi (Trae) Gilliland of West Des Moines, Iowa; Delanie (Dustin) Peet of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Taylor (Mady) Foster of North Liberty, Iowa, 10 great grandchildren: James (Alice) Lexa, Isaac (Frederick) Markle, Liam (Melina) Holmes, Bennett Gilliland, Tatum, Antin, and Gibson Peet, brother, Keith Gibbs of Astoria, New York, sister-in-law, Juanita Holmes of Slater, Iowa, several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, baby brother, Kenneth Jay, and sisters, Karolyn Hatch, Kathleen Spees, Karmen Diehl, and Karen Cochran

Funeral service will be Friday, 1:00 PM, December 8, 2023 at Thomas Funeral Home in Corydon. Interment will immediately follow at Cambria Cemetery. Visitation will be 2 hours prior to the service on Friday from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Memorials may be given to Cambria Cemetery and condolences may be shared at www.thomasfh.com or facebook.com/thomasfuneralhome. Keos’ service can be live-streamed at https://my.gather.app/remember/keo-holmes

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David Henry Hesse - March 22, 1946 - November 20, 2023

Departed: 11/20/2023 (Corydon)

Obituary Preview: David Henry Hesse, 77 of Seymour passed away, Monday, November 20, 2023 at Wayne County Hospital in Corydon.

David was born to Joseph & Jewel (Sullians) Hesse on March 22, 1946 in Clarion, Arkansas. David attended school and later joined the United States Army and would eventually retire from the United States Air Force as a Staff Sargent.

David was united in marriage on April 5, 1967 to Linda Wray. To this union, five children were born: Richard, Denise, Allen, Diana and Holly.

David spent over 25 years serving his country between the Army and Air Force. After earning his full retirement, he would take a job driving a truck for Manatt’s Company. David enjoyed fishing, camping and shooting guns. He also loved playing cards, telling hilarious jokes, teasing and time spent with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren. David loved Casey’s coffee and donuts and his dogs. In his younger years, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Hesse, children: Richard Hesse, Denise Henrikus (Dale), Allen Hesse (Lisa), Dianna Hansen (Steve), Holly Hesse, daughter-in-law, Melia Hesse, 19 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 48 foster kids, a sister; Betty Reves and numerous extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings: Joe, Mary Elizabeth, Virgil, Aubrey, Pete, twin infant brothers and his in-laws, Gene and Angie Wray.

Funeral service will be 10:30 AM, Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Thomas Funeral Home in Corydon. Interment will immediately follow at Brushy Cemetery. Visitation will be all day Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Thomas Funeral Home in Corydon with family present from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. Memorials may be given to the family and condolences may be shared at www.thomasfh.com or facebook.com/thomasfuneralhome. David’s service will be streamed live at https://my.gather.app/remember/david-hesse

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John Boyd Sinclair, Jr. - January 14, 1933 - November 01, 2023

Departed: 11/01/2023 (Corydon)

Obituary Preview: John Boyd Sinclair, Jr. of rural Allerton passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023. He was 90 years of age.

John was born on January 14, 1933 on his family farm near Allerton to John B. Sinclair, Sr. and Blanche (Lane) Sinclair. He was united in marriage to Sharon Nadine Woods on April 22, 1960. She preceded him in death on June 27, 2014. John was also preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Alice Herbert and Jean Skillings.

John is survived by four children: Debbie Trivette (Rob) of Shelbina, Missouri, Cindy Murahashi (Scott) of Hood River, Oregon, Boyd Sinclair of Corydon, and Arden Sinclair of Lineville, Missouri; seven grandchildren: Rebecca Trivette, Jacob Trivette, Bailey Murahashi, Brenton Murahashi, Evan Sinclair (Victoria), Mitchell Sinclair (fiancé Megan), and Carter Sinclair; three great grandchildren: John Sinclair, Thomas Sinclair, and James Sinclair; his brother, Robert Sinclair and sister, Clara Blair and several nieces and nephews.

John attended Sunnyside Country School through 8th grade, and graduated from Corydon Community High School in 1950. He attended Tarkio College and graduated with a degree in Science Education. He taught at Van Wert Jr.-Sr. High School, but spent his life farming what is now a Century Farm near Allerton.

John served on the Wayne Community School District school board for several years. Farming was his hobby, and he was totally devoted to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

John was a devoted Christian, his early faith was greatly shaped by the Reformed Presbyterian Church. Most recently he was a respected member of the Allerton Christian Church where he served as a board member.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 10:00 AM at the Thomas Funeral Home in Corydon, Iowa, followed by interment at the Cunningham Cemetery. A public viewing will be held Tuesday, November 7, 2023 from 9:30AM to 10:00 AM. Memorials may be made to the Wayne Community Athletic Booster Club and can be mailed to Thomas Funeral Home Attn: John Sinclair Jr. Family; 303 E. Jefferson St. P.O. Box 294, Corydon, Iowa, 50060. Condolences may be shared at www.thomasfh.com or facebook.com/thomasfuneralhome. John's Services can be live-streamed at : https://my.gather.app/remember/john-sinclair-jr

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Betty Jo Lipper - December 07, 1931 - October 26, 2023

Departed: 10/26/2023 (Corydon)

Obituary Preview: Betty Jo Lipper of Knoxville, Iowa passed away October 26, 2023 at Accura Health in Knoxville, Iowa.

Betty was born on December 7, 1931 in Sewal, Iowa, to Darwin and Mabel (Ralston) Brown. She graduated from Corydon High School. After high school she met Clifford Rodney Lipper and they were united in marriage on June 1, 1952 at The Little Brown Church in the Vale in Nashua, Iowa. To this union they were blessed with 5 children; Doug, Kim, Robert, Penny and Michelle.

Betty and Cliff took care of 56 foster children from the late 1950's to the mid 1970's. Some of the foster children had special needs and were specifically placed in their home because of Betty's ability to specialize and implemented innovative techniques to care for infants and children with special needs. In 2009 she received the American Red Cross Heroes of The Heartland Good Samaritan award for crocheting and donating outfits for preemies and newborn who passed away.

Left to cherish Betty’s memory are her children; Doug Lipper and partner Ann Lund of Corydon, Kim (Mary) Lipper of Urbandale, Iowa, Michelle (Walter) Morris of Des Moines, Iowa; sister, Kathy Eastlick of Lovilla, Iowa, 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents Darwin (J.D.) and Mabel Brown; husband, Clifford Rodney Lipper; sister, Pat Hampton; son, Robert Lipper; daughter, Penny Kanney.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 3:00 PM at the Corydon Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Corydon United Methodist Church and can be mailed to Thomas Funeral Home Attn: Betty Lipper Family; 303 E. Jefferson St. P.O. Box 294, Corydon, Iowa, 50060. Condolences may be shared at www.thomasfh.com.

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Linda Kay Martindale - July 03, 1949 - October 23, 2023

Departed: 10/23/2023 (Corydon)

Obituary Preview: Linda Kay Martindale, 74, of Humeston, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023 at the Wayne County Hospital in Corydon, Iowa.

Linda was born on July 3, 1949 in Chariton, Iowa to Robert F. & M. Virgina (Dyer) Pugh. She received her education from Wayne Community Schools, graduating in 1967. On October 4, 1969, Linda was united in marriage to Virgil Martindale. To this union came three children: Jennifer, Kristen and Michelle.

Linda became a cosmetologist in 1968 after attending Iowa School of Beauty in Des Moines IA. She was a hairdresser in Chariton IA for over 50 years. Linda was a creative person and especially enjoyed sewing. She sewed clothing for her three girls when they were little and loved making outfits for them that coordinated in color and theme. She loved beautiful things and had a great eye for color. This showed in her flower gardens, her quilts and in her home decorations.

Linda began quilting in the early 1990s. This passion for designing, piecing and quilting manifested in her involvement in two quilt guilds as well as collaborating with other quilters for the rest of her life. She loved every part of quilting, including shopping for fabric, shopping for quilt kits, patterns and just generally looking and reading everything about quilts. She and Virgil bought a long-arm quilting machine and she began finishing quilts for people she knew.

Linda was a center figure of her family*s life. She could be counted upon to help take care of others in her family and was known to take care of people at the end of their lives. She loved being a part of her Humeston community and generally loved everything about the State of Iowa. The light of her life was her family and later especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Linda was a devout Christian and loved God.

Survivors include her husband, Virgil Martindale, daughter, Jennifer Martindale Williams (Jason); grandson, Branton Smith (Ellie), great-grandchildren Clara and Ruby Smith: grandson Samuel Smith and granddaughter Allyson Williams and grandchild Devin Williams; daughter, Kristen Martindale Wilkins (Matthew), grandsons: Benjamin Wilkins and Lucas Wilkins, daughter; Michelle Martindale, and numerous extended family. Linda was especially close to her brother*s children, Bill, Scott, Melissa and Michael. Linda was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers: Robert *Bob* Pugh and Donald Pugh. Funeral service will be at 2:00 pm, Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Thomas Funeral Home- Corydon. Interment will be private at Corydon Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Wayne County Hospital and can be mailed to Thomas Funeral Home Attn: Linda Martindale Family; 303 E. Jefferson St. P.O. Box 294, Corydon, Iowa, 50060. Condolences may be shared at www.thomasfh.com or facebook.com/thomasfuneralhome. Linda’s service will be livestreamed at https://my.gather.app/remember/linda-martindale

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James Junior Pershy - September 15, 1953 - October 18, 2023

Departed: 10/18/2023 (Corydon)

Obituary Preview: James Pershy Jr (Jimbo), 70 of Seymour, Iowa passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at his home.

James was born September 15, 1953 to Jim Jasper Pershy and Margaret Veronica Schaefer in Centerville, Iowa. James graduated from Seymour High School in 1971, where he was All Conference in track and football- it was said he could run like a deer.

After Graduation, James went straight to work. He helped his father, James Senior, who established Pershy Roofing and Painting in 1961. During the winter months to make ends meet, James would hunt and trap. In 1981, Jimbo as they called him started driving a school bus for Seymour Community School District. He drove that bus for over 40 years and loved every minute.

In his free time, Jimbo loved mushroom hunting and fishing. Whether it was coon pelts, hooking crappie or even getting after Tysons crew, Jimbo loved being outdoors. Go Hawk’s was his Saturday ritual, with a Busch Light in his hand at either Tyson’s or Truett’s. Jimbo talked fast and loved family time along with working.

James is preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Margaret Pershy.

Left to honor his memory are his two siblings, Jack and Jane Pershy and Rusty and Joann Hunter; his four kids, Tyson and Jeri Pershy, Tanya Pershy Seddon, Teather and Andy Ingold, and Truett and Sheena Pershy; along with grandchildren, Riley, Mackenzie, Savannah, Chase, Skyler, Dylan, Makenna, London, Teagan, Ellasen, Zayden, Kiana, Kyree and Kolston; great grandchildren, Kash, Hadley, Tate, Scout, Sully, Enzo, Layla and Pearl; along with several nieces and nephews.

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James Ray Chambers - October 10, 1937 - October 17, 2023

Departed: 10/17/2023 (Corydon)

Obituary Preview: On October 10, 1937, Russell C. and Iroline Blevins Chambers became the proud parents of a son, James Ray Chambers. He was followed closely by a sister, Sheryl Lee and later another sister, Janet Sue, joined the family. Jim spent his early years growing up on the Chambers Farm located along Pony Farm Road east of Leon. He attended elementary school in a one room school house a mile east of his home and then graduated with the Class of 1956 from the Leon High School.

Knowing that his parents could not afford to send both he and his sister Sheryl to college at the same time, he left for Wyoming the day after graduating from high school. He lived with his Uncle Russell and Aunt Alma in Casper and they helped him gain employment in the booming oil field industry with the W.C. Norris Mfg. Co. He worked as a salesman in the oil fields and traveled throughout the western states selling supplies to the many working oil rigs. To this day, he credits his boss, Leroy Mitchell, with much of his success in life. He often said that if he had only kept all of the silver dollars he got as change while out west, he would have been a rich man today.

While in Casper, he met and then married Carolyn Joines in 1958. During the marriage, Jim was promoted by the oil company and transferred to Williston, North Dakota. He continued working in the oil fields often traveling into Canada.

Sons James Kent and Jeffrey William blessed this marriage.

In 1967, after the oil company closed, Jim and his family returned to make their home in Leon, Iowa. Jim was self-employed as a custom corn sheller, became a farm fertilizer/insecticide applicator, worked as a grain elevator manager, and became an owner/operator trucker. His first truck was an old, red Mack that hauled many bushels of both corn across the Midwest and beans to the Mississippi River. It wasn't long before he chose the big Kenworth as his favorite truck to drive.

On July 4, 1974, Jim married Roberta under a huge oak tree in the Kingdom of Calloway, Missouri. He welcomed Roberta's two children, Token and Dustria to his family.

Jim and Roberta have made their home in Corydon, Iowa ever since. They joyously welcomed a son, Jared Russell Chambers in 1977. With a crew of wonderful drivers which included his oldest son Kent, Jim continued as owner of a trucking company for several years, running multiple Kenworth's, Peterbilt's and other trucks throughout the United States. Jim's love of Kenworth trucks led him to ordering a new, two-tone blue W-900A back in 1977. This truck was his pride and joy and it showed, as not everyone was allowed to drive it. Even Kent wasn't allowed to drive it until the “new” was well worn off of it!

Then in the early 1980's, a small project in their back yard led to his eventual ownership of dozers, backhoes and other heavy equipment. Today, you can drive around southern Iowa and see the many projects he worked on throughout the years – from farm ponds and terraces to large school and hospital expansions, new home sites along with water & sewer main projects. He “retired” in 2005 but continued to boss Jared and his crew around for several more years.

Jim was extremely proud of and loved his family more than you'll ever know. But, it was extremely hard for him to show how much he cared and he often left his kids doubting. Jim and Roberta's family includes:

Jared and his wife, Pam, have one son, Jett Russell, of Corydon.

Kent and his wife Barb live in Lowell, Arkansas and have four children, Amy, Tony, Angela, and Tiffany. Amy, from Lowell, Arkansas has Christopher, Kenli, Lexie, and Brendon. Tony resides in Lowell, Arkansas. Angela and her husband Chad, from York, Nebraska, have three children, Eden, Jake, and Eli. Tiffany is married to Cameron and they live in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Jeff and his wife BJ have one child, Alyssa. She has two children Christopher and Tru. They all reside in Bakersfield, California

Token and his wife Tammie, have one child, Trish. They reside on a farm near Louisburg, Kansas.

Dusti and her husband Daren of Corydon have four children, Teela, Trevor, Winston, and Raquel. Teela and her husband Tyler live in Melcher and have four children, Elizabeth, Memphis, Luxie, and Waylon. Trevor and his wife Maddison of Corydon have two children, Trice & Moxen. Winston is serving in the United States Air Force, based in Joint Andrews Base at Fort Washington, Maryland. Dr. Raquel lives in Des Moines.

Jim's sister, Janet, resides in Leon, Iowa.

Jim and Roberta also have their beloved bulldog, Nala.

When this big family of over 40 got together, it was quite an event. Jim's private grin lasted for weeks..

Every time you hear Frank Sinatra sing “He did it his way”, remember Jim.

On October 17, 2023, Jim left his earthly home in his two-tone blue Kenworth loaded with his D-7 Cat and his bulldog, Oliver, riding shotgun with him. Jesus was looking for a 'cat skinner' to get some dirt work done.

Private burial services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Corydon Fire Department

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Cremation Services

For those who prefer cremation, Thomas-Corydon Funeral Home offers a variety of options to suit individual preferences. From direct cremation to cremation with a memorial service, the funeral home's staff can help families navigate the cremation process with dignity and respect. The funeral home also provides a private crematory on-site, ensuring that loved ones are cared for with the utmost respect and care.

Facilities and Amenities

The facilities at Thomas-Corydon Funeral Home are designed to provide comfort and solace to families during their time of need. The funeral home features a spacious chapel, visitation rooms, and a reception area where families can gather and share memories of their loved ones. The facility is also equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, allowing for personalized video tributes and memorial presentations.

Pre-Planning Options

Thomas-Corydon Funeral Home understands the importance of planning ahead. By pre-planning funeral services, individuals can ensure that their wishes are respected, while also alleviating the financial burden on their loved ones. The funeral home's experienced staff can guide individuals through the pre-planning process, helping them make informed decisions about their final arrangements.

Grief Support and Resources

Losing a loved one can be a devastating experience, but it doesn't have to be faced alone. Thomas-Corydon Funeral Home offers grief support and resources to help families navigate the healing process. From counseling services to support groups, the funeral home's staff is committed to providing ongoing support and guidance during times of need.

Community Involvement

Thomas-Corydon Funeral Home is deeply rooted in the Corydon community and is committed to giving back. The funeral home participates in various local events and charities, demonstrating its dedication to serving others beyond its role as a funeral service provider.

Contact Information

If you're looking for a trusted partner in your time of need, consider reaching out to Thomas-Corydon Funeral Home. Located at 303 E Jefferson St, Corydon, IA 50060, the funeral home's staff is available 24/7 to answer questions and provide guidance. You can also visit their website or contact them by phone to learn more about their services and offerings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including their name, age, date of birth and death, and a brief biography. It's often used to share information about the deceased with family, friends, and community members.

Why are obituaries important?

Obituaries serve as a way to honor and remember the deceased, while also providing essential information for those who want to pay their respects. They can also be a valuable resource for genealogists and historians.

Who writes an obituary?

Typically, the obituary is written by the family of the deceased, often with the assistance of a funeral home or obituary writer. In some cases, the deceased may have written their own obituary in advance.

What information should be included in an obituary?

A typical obituary includes the person's name, age, date of birth and death, place of residence, occupation, education, hobbies, achievements, and surviving family members. It may also include information about memorial services or donations in lieu of flowers.

How long should an obituary be?

The length of an obituary can vary depending on the publication and the family's preferences. Generally, it should be concise and to the point, ranging from a few sentences to a few paragraphs.

Can I include photos in an obituary?

Yes, many publications allow you to include one or more photos with the obituary. This can be a nice way to personalize the tribute and help readers connect with the deceased.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper or online platform?

Check with the specific publication or platform for their submission guidelines and deadlines. Some may require you to submit through a funeral home or online portal, while others may accept direct submissions from family members.

How much does it cost to publish an obituary?

The cost of publishing an obituary varies widely depending on the publication, location, and length of the notice. Expect to pay anywhere from $50 to several hundred dollars or more.

Can I write my own obituary in advance?

Absolutely! Writing your own obituary can be a therapeutic exercise and ensure that your life story is told accurately. Just be sure to store it in a safe place where it can be easily found after your passing.

What's the difference between an obituary and a death notice?

A death notice is a brief announcement of someone's passing, usually including only basic information like name, age, and date of death. An obituary is a longer, more detailed tribute that celebrates the person's life and legacy.

Should I include humor in an obituary?

If the deceased had a great sense of humor, it's perfectly fine to inject some levity into the obituary. Just be sure to keep it tasteful and respectful.

Can I include quotes or lyrics in an obituary?

Absolutely! Quotes, lyrics, or poems can add depth and personality to an obituary. Choose something that resonates with the deceased's values or spirit.

How do I handle sensitive information in an obituary?

If there are sensitive details about the deceased's life or death that you'd rather not share publicly, it's okay to omit them or phrase them discreetly. Remember that the goal is to honor the person's memory, not to sensationalize their passing.

Can I include charitable donations in lieu of flowers in an obituary?

Yes! Many families prefer that donations be made to a favorite charity or cause instead of sending flowers. Be sure to specify the organization and any relevant details.

How do I proofread an obituary for errors?

Carefully review the text multiple times for spelling, grammar, and factual errors. It's also a good idea to have someone else review it before submission.

Can I make changes to an obituary after it's been published?

In most cases, changes cannot be made once an obituary has been published. However, some online platforms may allow corrections or updates within a certain timeframe.

How long will an online obituary remain available?

This varies depending on the platform or website. Some may keep archives indefinitely, while others may remove them after a certain period (e.g., 30 days). Be sure to check their policies before submitting.

Can I republish an obituary at a later date?

In some cases, yes. If you want to reprint an obituary on a significant anniversary or special occasion, check with the original publication or platform for their reprint policies.

What if I need help writing an obituary?

DON'T hesitate to ask! Funeral homes often provide guidance or writing services. You can also hire a professional obituary writer or seek help from a friend or family member with strong writing skills.

How do I cope with writing an obituary during a difficult time?

Taking on this task during bereavement can be overwhelming. Consider enlisting support from loved ones or seeking guidance from a funeral director or counselor. Remember that it's okay to take your time and prioritize self-care during this challenging period.

Can I include social media handles in an obituary?

If the deceased was active on social media and you'd like to share their profiles or hashtags, many publications now allow this. Just be sure to follow their guidelines for formatting and content.

What if I'm unsure about what to say in an obituary?

DON'T worry! Start by brainstorming memories and anecdotes about the deceased. You can also look at examples online or consult with others who knew them well. The goal is to capture their essence and spirit in a few paragraphs.

Can I include funeral service details in an obituary?

Absolutely! Providing details about visitation hours, funeral services, and burial arrangements helps ensure that loved ones can attend and pay their respects.

How do I handle conflicting opinions about what should be included in an obituary?

If family members or friends have differing opinions about what should be included in the obituary, try to find common ground through open communication. Ultimately, it's up to the primary decision-makers (e.g., spouse, children) to make final decisions about content.