Irene Katherine (Purviance) Cordes, age 93 of Centerville, Iowa, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2013 at the Continental at St. Joseph's in Centerville. She was born April 26, 1920 in Springdale, IA the daughter of James Thornton Purviance and Jennie Catherine (Foresman) Purviance. Irene was the third of seven children, growing up on a farm near Tipton, IA. She graduated from Tipton High School in 1937. The family moved to Harris, IA...

Carl John Kiedrowski, age 83 of Centerville, Iowa, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2013 at the Centerville Nursing and Rehab Center in Centerville. Carl was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on October 12, 1929, the son of William and Victoria (Kleppin) Kiedrowski. While in high school in Milwaukee, he started working for Shuster's Department Store. During this period of time Carl learned to operate a small printing press and held various...

Vesta June Parker, age 88, of Chariton, IA, formerly of Centerville, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at the Chariton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born June 6, 1924 in Wayne County, IA, daughter of the late Fred Edward Squires and Katie Cecil Buttz. On January 10, 1942, in Princeton, MO she was married to Arbery Leon Parker. Vesta was an avid stamp collector and enjoyed going to and having garage sales. She worked for...

Paul "Slim" Stajcar, age 50 of Unionville, Iowa, died Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at his home of natural causes. He was born on April 7, 1963 in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Frank and Helen (Hinton) Stajcar. Paul graduated from Moulton High School in 1981. He was employed by Waggoner's Honda for several years and later was an owner/partner at Teater Auto and Salvage. He married Jeana Henderson and later, Jenny Ruby. Paul enjoyed building...

Joseph V. Coady Sr., age 78 of Centerville, Iowa passed away Friday, May 31, 2013 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on April 5, 1935 in Albia, Iowa, the son of John and Vada (Gragg) Coady. Joe married Peggy Crowder on May 5, 1956 in Centerville. Peggy preceded Joe in death on December 15, 2006. Joe loved trout fishing with his family and watching wrestling with his sons. He is survived by his six children, Penny Dawson of...

Dorothy Burgher, age 95 of Longmont, Colorado, formerly of Centerville, Iowa, died Thursday evening, May 30, 2013. She was born on January 16, 1918 in rural Exline, Iowa, the daughter of Clarence and Cecil (Freeborn) Probasco. Dorothy was raised in rural Exline and graduated from CHS with the Class of 1936. Following graduation, Dorothy taught rural, country school south of Exline. Dorothy married Wendell Burgher on May 10, 1938 in...

Paul V. McElvain, age 90 Centerville, Iowa passed away Friday, May 24, 2013 at Golden Age Care Center in Centerville. He was born on May 8, 1923 on the family farm in rural Centerville, the son of Jason (Lawrence) and Cecile (Kerr) McElvain. Paul married Helen Shorts on February 24, 1946 at the First Methodist Church in Centerville. Paul lived and farmed on the family farm most of his life. In his spare time, he enjoyed auctions, farm...

Kelly Leigh Morlan, age 55, of Centerville, Iowa passed away Monday, May 20, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. He was born on May 3, 1958 in Unionville, Missouri, the son of Gene "Keith" and Joyce (Kessler) Morlan. Kelly graduated from Moulton High School in 1976. He married Sherri Thomas on October 18, 1980. Kelly worked as a bartender, laborer for BN Railroad, Country Village Lumberyard, and as a Car Salesman for DeVore...

On May18, 2013, Dylon Ward Hinojosa was granted his angel wings and went to his heavenly home. His final days were spent surrounded by the family and friends that Dylon had touched throughout his short, yet very memorable life. Dylon's life may seem too short by most standards, but those who were touched by this special little boy truly understand that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. His...

Christopher Michael Boughner, a native of Appanoose County, passed away at his house in Arizona on May 16, 2013. He was born in Fairfield, Iowa on September 20, 1979 to Mike and Carol Boughner. Chris was employed as a correctional officer by MTC State Prison in Kingman, Arizona. In honor of Chris, his fellow correctional officers hung their flag at half mast. Chris was a devoted husband and dedicated father. He enjoyed fishing, disc...