Obituaries

Obituaries

Life & legacy

Each life leaves a unique imprint on the world — a legacy of love, laughter, and the moments that mattered most. Here, we honor those memories, celebrating the journeys that continue to inspire and connect us all.

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Evelyn Nadine Livezey

Evelyn Nadine Livezey

Nov 16, 2008

Evelyn Nadine Livezey, 57, of Muscatine, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, at her home. Private services will be held. Evelyn was born Nov. 5, 1951, in Muscatine, the daughter of Glen E. and Lila Mae Canarr Simpson. She was a homemaker and previously employed at Midtown Laundromat. She enjoyed crocheting, watching movies and listen to music. She loved animals....

Dennis Newton

Dennis Newton

Oct 25, 2008

Dennis D. Newton, 64, of Muscatine, died Saturday, October 25, 2008, in Muscatine. He was born Nov. 30, 1943, in Iowa City, the son of Betty Jane Newton Petty. He married Mary Dennis on Mar. 6, 1966, at Glad Tidings Church in Muscatine. They later divorced. He had attended Muscatine Community College and was a member of the Jesus...

Vida Burns

Vida Burns

Oct 1, 2008

Vida O. Burns, 101, of Muscatine, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2008, at the Muscatine Care Center, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Burns was born Dec. 21, 1906, in rural Letts, the daughter of Alva and Clara Munday Edgington. She married Daniel A. Burns on May 29, 1928 in Muscatine. She was the mother of four children, Helen, Dan,...

Emmett Norwood

Emmett Norwood

2008

Emmett J. Norwood, 68, of Muscatine, died Wednesday, June 11, 2008, due to injuries received in a motor vehicle accident.

Graveside services are 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, at Island Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 14, at the Hillcrest Baptist Church 1613 Bidwell Road, Muscatine. Nichols Chapel Hill Funeral Home and Crematory is in...

Judith Norwood

Judith Norwood

Apr 14, 2008

Judith S. Norwood, 64, of Muscatine, died Monday, April 14, 2008, at the University Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 18, 2008, at Hillcrest Baptist Church. Casketbearers are Tim Stallings, William Cassidy, Jr., Roger Gann, Charles Mosley, Clyde Nott and Toby Strause. Honorary casket bearers are Bill Ricklefs, Lonnie Clester, Raymond...

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