Obituaries

Richard J. Murray, 70, of Las Vegas, formerly of Burlington, died Saturday, April 16, 2005, in Las Vegas.      The Mass of Christian burial will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 22 at St. Paul's Catholic Church, with the Rev. Patrick Hilgendorf officiating. Burial with military rites conducted by VFW Post 10102 and 9152, American Legion Post 52, Hamilton-Walters Marine Corps League and AMVETS Post 29 will be in Aspen

Edward "Bud" C. Schantz, 81, of Eldorado Springs, Mo., formerly of the Wayland area, died Saturday, April 16, 2005, at Monett Health Care Center in Monett, Mo.      The funeral service was Monday, April 18 at Peterson Funeral Home in Aurora. Burial with full military honors was in Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, Mo.      Mr. Schantz was born Feb. 12, 1924, near Merrimac, southwest of Wayland, the son of

Daniel Joseph Keeley, 26, of Park Forest, Ill., formerly of Mt. Pleasant, died Monday, April 18, 2005, at the St. James Hospital in Olympia Fields from injuries suffered in an automobile accident in University Park near Chicago.      Funeral arrangements are pending at the Weir and Kimzey Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant.

Edward "Bud" C. Schantz, 81, of Eldorado Springs, Mo., formerly of the Wayland area, died Saturday, April 16, 2005, at the Monett Health Center in Monett, Mo.      A Funeral Service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 18, 2005, at Peterson Funeral Home in Aurora, Mo. Burial was in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, Mo.; with full military honors.      Mr. Schantz was born on February 12, 1924, near

Dori Ann Schwenker, 54, of Burlington, died at 8 a.m. Friday, April 15 at her home.      The Mass of Christian Burial was at 10 a.m. today at Ss. John and Paul Catholic Church in Burlington, with the Rev. Patrick Hilgendorf officiating. Burial was in Aspen Grove Cemetery in Burlington. A memorial has been established to the American Cancer Society, Hope Lodge in Rochester, Minn. Lunning Chapel in Burlington was in

Lloyd Del Beenblossom, 69, of Washington, died Saturday, April 16, 2005, at Washington County Hospital, following a lengthy illness.      The celebration of life service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 20 at the United Presbyterian Church in Washington with the Revs. Kitch Shatzer and James Edwards officiating. Burial will be in Elm Grove Cemetery in Washington. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Norton "Larry" Smith, 68, of Wapello, died at 2:56 a.m. Sunday, April 17, 2005, at his home.      The graveside memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 21 in Elmwood Cemetery in Morning Sun, with the Rev. James Huston officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 20 at Louisa Center Church in Wapello. The body has been cremated. Memorials have been established to the Louisa County

Olive Ellen McDowell, 102, of Mt. Pleasant, died Friday, April 15, 2005, at Arbor Court in Mt. Pleasant.      The graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 19 at Forest Home Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant. Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. today at Beatty Funeral home in Mt. Pleasant, with family present from 6 to 8 p.m. A memorial has been established to the Open Bible Church.Survivors include a son, James

EDDYVILLE - Beverly A. McKinsey Christner, 66, of Eddyville, died Monday, April 11, 2005, at Hospice House in Ottumwa.      Mrs. Christner has donated her body to The University of Iowa Department of Anatomy. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice House of Ottumwa, or to the family. Reece Funeral Home in Ottumwa is handling the arrangements.      Mrs.

David Thomas Gibson, 65, Mt. Pleasant, died Friday, April 15, 2005, at his home.      The memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 19 at Elliott Chapel in New London, with the Rev. Pat Youngquist officiating. The body has been cremated. Visitation will be today after noon at the chapel with family present from 4 to 8 p.m. A memorial has been established.Survivors include his wife; three sons, Brian Gibson