Nancy Sayres, 63 of Mystic passed away Sunday, February 19, 2012 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Nancy was born to Arthur & Julia(Kvasny) Heimann in Des Moines on January 31, 1949. She received her education from Grinnell-Newburg High School in 1967. She attended college at Upper Iowa University graduating with a double major in Education and Art. Nancy married Rick Van Blaricon...

Candace Phipps, 47 of Centerville passed away Thursday, February 16, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville. Her body was cremated and no services are planned at this time. Memorials may be given to her family which may be left at or mailed to Thomas Funeral Home - 23548 Hwy 5 - PO Box 125 - Centerville, Iowa 52544. Condolences may be left at www.thomasfh.com.

Roger Westly Tracy, 51 of Batesville, Arkansas formerly of Centerville passed away Thursday, February 2, 2011 in Batesville Arkansas. He was born March 20, 1960 in Centerville, Iowa to Richard Westly Tracy and Mary Lou Laske Tracy. Roger is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Linda Tracy; and a brother Mike Micetich. Survivors include his mother, Phyllis Tracy of Centerville; two brothers, Doug Tracy of Broomfield, CO, Jim Tracy...

William Norris O'Conner, 87 of Centerville passed away Thursday, January 5, 2012 at Golden Age Care Center in Centerville. Norris was born in rural Centerville on October 7, 1924 to Frank and Cecil (Espy) O'Conner. He married Phyllis Lockman on June 21, 1948. He was a carpenter and farmer. Norris enjoyed several hobbies, including woodworking, antique vehicles, and playing instruments with his friends. He was a member of First Baptist...

Ricky Phipps, 45 of Centerville passed away on January 3, 2012 at his home. His body was cremated, a celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to the family which may be left at or mailed to Thomas Funeral Home - PO Box 125 - 23548 Hwy 5 - Centerville, Iowa 52544. Condolences may be shared at www.thomasfh.com.

Joel "Wheeles" Hinton, 53 of Mystic passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at his home. Joel was born to Rodney and Merrietta (Curtis) Hinton in Waterloo, Ia on November 16, 1958. He received his education from Monroe High School and later completed his GED in Centerville, IA. He married Nancy Kay Burns on June 28, 1977 in Pella, Ia. Joel enjoyed riding his trike, fishing, hunting, working on motorcycles/trikes, loud music, attending...

Paul Steiner, 95 of Centerville passed away Saturday, December 17, 2011 at Centerville Nursing & Rehab. Paul was born in Albion, Nebraska on October 9, 1916 to Hans & Willamina (Peterson) Steiner. He received his education from Albion Schools graduating in 1934. Paul served his country in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. He married Marjorie Evelyn Bowles on December 6, 1941. Paul was a self employed Jeweler/watchmaker...

Virginia Arlene Koziol, 82 of Centerville passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville. Virginia was born to Bernard & Inez (Main) DeBoule on February 6, 1929 in Moravia. She received her education from Moravia High School, graduating in 1946. Virginia married Eliga Koziol on April 30, 1955 in Mystic. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, flowers, sewing and music. Virginia is survived by her husband Eliga of...