Kevin Scott Russell, 65 years old, of Burlington, Iowa, died on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Following his passing, Kevin was able to give the gift of life through the Iowa Donor Network. Kevin was born on April 25, 1960, to Thomas and Sandra (Westerbeck) Russell in Burlington, Iowa. He was a Burlington High School graduate, Class of 1978. Following high school, Kevin completed a Machinist Apprentice Program at Murray Iron Works and took Machinist classes at Southeastern Community ...

Andrea C. Walsh, 75, of Burlington, died Friday, February 27, 2026, at her home in Burlington. Born January 13, 1951, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Richard Donald and Edna Darlene Tilton Breuer. She first married Martin William Walsh on December 20, 1975 in Burlington.  Andrea began her career at Burlington Bank & Trust and remained with the company when it transitioned to Hawkeye Bank. She later joined CPA Associates, where she worked for 16 years before retiring in ...

Jeanette Marie Mutchler, 84, of Fort Madison, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at the Klein Center in West Burlington, IA. She was born August 4, 1941, in Fort Madison, IA. She was the daughter of George Bartlett and Mary Peacock. On August 21, 1957 she married Lorence Mutchler in Burlington. He preceded her in death on May 20, 2009. Jeanette worked at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant and Avon. She left the ordnance plant to help take care of her grandkids. Jeanette then ...

James D. Fidler, 74, of Burlington, died Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington. Born on June 1, 1951, in Burlington, he was the son of Bernard “Bus” and Billye Bernice Baxter Fidler. He graduated from Burlington High School in 1969 and went on to serve in the U.S. Marines shortly after graduation. In 1971, he married Gail Hartman, and they welcomed two children, Jason and Jody, before later divorcing. On April 18, 1981, he ...

Kevin L. Copeland, 44, of Burlington, died unexpectedly Thursday, February 12, 2026, at his home. Born August 4, 1981, in Burlington, he was the son of Kerman Lee and Carol Sue Cullen Copeland. On October 22, 2005, he married Tabitha Myers in Burlington.  He was a 1999 graduate of Mediapolis High School. Kevin continued his education at SCC and Western Illinois University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design. Kevin proudly served his country in the U.S. Army ...

Sidney H. Amenell, 79, of Burlington, died Monday, February 23, 2026, at the Wapello Specialty Care in Wapello. Born February 16, 1947, in Burlington, IA, he was the son of Catherine E. Shortridge. Sid graduated from Burlington High School before serving his country with the United States Navy.  Sid went on to work for Alliant Energy for 42 years as a Plant Operator. Sid enjoyed socializing with his friends over a few beverages.  He had a sarcastic sense of humor and was a touch ...

Ruth Margaret Metzger, 91, of Burlington, died Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa. Born September 22, 1934, in Burlington, she was the daughter of David I. and Margaret E. White Marshall. She graduated high school and attended two years of college.  Ruth worked at Murray Iron Works for three years, Case for 22 years, and Sylvania for seven years. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and helped with the Special ...

Maureen Kemp, 77, of Burlington, died Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at her home in Burlington, Iowa, surrounded by her family. Born April 2, 1948, in Weehawken, New Jersey, the daughter of John and Doris (Divine) Mannion.  On June 6, 1998 she married Dean Kemp in Troy, Montana.  Moe was a very talented and kind person.  She was a great cook and owned several of her own restaurants.  She later went on to work a variety of different jobs, including Community in Action and ...

Anne B. Hammer Fedler, 89, of Burlington, died Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington. Born April 11, 1936, in Grandview, IA, she was the daughter of Herbert D. and M. Lucindy Luckenbill Hammer. On February 27, 1960, she married Gene F. Fedler in West Point, IA. He died January 2, 2012. Anne had the privilege to study at multiple colleges. Notably she attended Drake University for her general education, Broadlawns Hospital School of ...

Beverly Louise Sowden-Sammons, of Burlington, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Bev was born October 29, 1940 to Gladys Fladt and Robert Sowden who also had two other daughters - Donna Molnar and Barbara Hodson, both of whom are deceased. In 1958 she married William Poland, Sr.  They had three children; William Poland Jr., Bonnie Poland-Mizer and Robert Poland.  They later divorced. In 1966 she married Gary Sammons and had a step-daughter, Cindy ...