What a weird looking building going up on Westgate and the express on the North side of the express on the corner,
Linda Dianne Witt, age 76, of Centerville, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at MercyOne Medical Center in Centerville.
Linda was born on January 8, 1945 in Centerville, Iowa, the daughter of Marvin and Elouise (Walter) Gardner. She attended Moravia schools and graduated from Moravia High School with the Class of 1963. On March 21, 1964, she was united in marriage to Paul Dean Witt at the Grace United Methodist Church in Moravia. To this union, three children were born, Rod, Denise and Carie.
Linda loved creating things, and did so when she was a floral designer for many years. When her children were young, she was always involved in their activities. She loved being a room mother at school when the kids were younger. Linda also taught Girl Scouts in Moravia for a period of time, and attended the Lighthouse Church of the Nazarene in Moravia for many years. She loved being an active member of the Hospital Auxiliary in Centerville for many years, designing flower arrangements and anything else she could help with.
Linda loved having family get togethers on the weekends. Most importantly, she loved her family deeply, and was always mindful of her grandchildren’s extra-curricular activities. She loved watching sports, and later in life, she began golfing, which she became very good at. Linda thoroughly enjoyed sitting on her porch with Paul drinking coffee, and watching the animals. She had a kind heart, and could get along with anyone.
Left to cherish Linda’s memory are her husband of almost 57 years, Paul Witt of Centerville; her children, Rod (Shari) Witt of Centerville, Denise (Stuart) DeBruin of Albia, and Carie Leon of Centerville; six grandchildren, Bailey (Ryan) Sales Brandon (Shaniel) DeBruin, Hannah (Cale) Childers, Sydney (Fiance' Andy) DeBruin, Taylor Marienau, and Claire Marienau; two great grandchildren, Toryn Sales and Orlo DeBruin; siblings, Yvonne (Paul) Horel of Olathe, Kansas, Rita (and the late, Maurice) Paradis of Kensington, Connecticut, and Dennis (Jennifer) Gardner of Moravia, Iowa; as well as several other family members.
Funeral services will be held at 11AM, Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Lange Funeral Home in Moravia with Pastor Terry Chapman officiating. Cremation will follow the service. Burial will take place at a later date at Hillcrest Cemetery in Moravia. Visitation will take place Saturday, February 13, 2021, beginning at 8:00AM, with the family greeting friends from 9:00AM-11:00AM at Lange Funeral Home in Moravia. Memorials have been established to EveryStep Hospice of Centerville, and may be mailed to Lange Funeral Home and Crematory, C/O Witt Family, 1900 South 18th Street, Centerville, Iowa 52544. Condolences may be shared online at www.langefh.com.
Funeral services will be live-streamed at 11AM Saturday on our Funeral Home Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Lange-Funeral-Home-and-Crematory-737062496434186
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Linda Dianne (Gardner) Witt, please visit our floral store.
Linda Dianne Witt, age 76, of Centerville, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at MercyOne Medical Center in Centerville.
Linda was born on January 8, 1945 in Centerville, Iowa, the daughter of Marvin and Elouise (Walter) Gardner. She attended Moravia schools and graduated from Moravia High School with the Class of 1963. On March 21, 1964, she was united in marriage to Paul Dean Witt at the Grace United Methodist Church in Moravia. To this union, three children were born, Rod, Denise and Carie.
Linda loved creating things, and did so when she was a floral designer for many years. When her children were young, she was always involved in their activities. She loved being a room mother at school when the kids were younger. Linda also taught Girl Scouts in Moravia for a period of time, and attended the Lighthouse Church of the Nazarene in Moravia for many years. She loved being an active member of the Hospital Auxiliary in Centerville for many years, designing flower arrangements and anything else she could help with.
Linda loved having family get togethers on the weekends. Most importantly, she loved her family deeply, and was always mindful of her grandchildren’s extra-curricular activities. She loved watching sports, and later in life, she began golfing, which she became very good at. Linda thoroughly enjoyed sitting on her porch with Paul drinking coffee, and watching the animals. She had a kind heart, and could get along with anyone.
Left to cherish Linda’s memory are her husband of almost 57 years, Paul Witt of Centerville; her children, Rod (Shari) Witt of Centerville, Denise (Stuart) DeBruin of Albia, and Carie Leon of Centerville; six grandchildren, Bailey (Ryan) Sales Brandon (Shaniel) DeBruin, Hannah (Cale) Childers, Sydney (Fiance' Andy) DeBruin, Taylor Marienau, and Claire Marienau; two great grandchildren, Toryn Sales and Orlo DeBruin; siblings, Yvonne (Paul) Horel of Olathe, Kansas, Rita (and the late, Maurice) Paradis of Kensington, Connecticut, and Dennis (Jennifer) Gardner of Moravia, Iowa; as well as several other family members.
Funeral services will be held at 11AM, Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Lange Funeral Home in Moravia with Pastor Terry Chapman officiating. Cremation will follow the service. Burial will take place at a later date at Hillcrest Cemetery in Moravia. Visitation will take place Saturday, February 13, 2021, beginning at 8:00AM, with the family greeting friends from 9:00AM-11:00AM at Lange Funeral Home in Moravia. Memorials have been established to EveryStep Hospice of Centerville, and may be mailed to Lange Funeral Home and Crematory, C/O Witt Family, 1900 South 18th Street, Centerville, Iowa 52544. Condolences may be shared online at www.langefh.com.
Funeral services will be live-streamed at 11AM Saturday on our Funeral Home Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Lange-Funeral-Home-and-Crematory-737062496434186
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Linda Dianne (Gardner) Witt, please visit our floral store.
Linda Witt passed away , Linda and husband Paul live at B-1. Linda had been fighting Cancer for quite some time
You all are missing some beautiful weather. You know you can quaranteen down here as well as be up there in the cold. I see lots of folks sitting out on their patios enjoying the warm weather.
Sad news was Donna Buck passed away. She fought long and hard, but Covid took her. they were on F-6, I think, last year.
we surprised Catherine Donovan on her 95th Birthday, many of us on golf carts pulled up at a certain time and we sang Happy Birthday to her.
Former resident Harlan Haberkamp passed away. I have a card up for everyone to sign, they lived at 147, I believe over 5 years ago. Harlan's wife Virginia lives in a rest home.
Also I put up a card for Margarita Ponce, she lives at 209, her Mother passed away.
I have been getting little hints here and there that I need to post what's going on here in the park. and around town.
Note in my mailbox stating Dan and Jan Odell are quaranteened for 2 weeks, with Covid
Well, only the card room and lobby are open. Even now the door from the card room to the lobby is locked, they say a couple folks came through without a mask on.... It's weird because of the parking situation...signs saying no parking and signs saying visitors are supposed to report to the office, but people who have problems walking can't even get close to the front door, and you can't go in the patio side entance either.
So far many restaurants are open. I went to Nancy's out on bus. 83 this morning for coffee. ( I go there almost every morning) They were told only 50% capacity now where I think it has been 75% capacity. I was over to "Dirty Als" in McAllen for shrimp, Thursday, can't say enough good about that place Also Ace's last night for their fried fish, it was excellent!. No, I don't go out every meal yesterday was an exception. Tomarrow the Elk's have their first Chicken Fry, can't wait, it is always so good, the price is $11.00 pp now and you drive up and they will give you your meal. It is for charity and all volunteer help.
We have really had a pretty mild Winter. Today is chilly, right now it's only 55 and the high was to be 70. Sun. a really cold morning in the 30's! but warming up to 70 later and tomarrow chilly again in the morning with only highs around 50. I saw on a weather station that February is to be lows of 50's highs in the mid 70's, March is to be lows of 60's and highs of 80!
There's a lot of card playing going on every night, Bean Bag played on that new golf cart parking area on the N. side of the Hall, and Shuffleboard being played also.
I never seen so dam many signs posted everwhere in the park, even the bathrooms.
Cranberry Salsa
