Obituaries

Brenda Bowie

Brenda Bowie, 64, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2023, with family and friends at her side.

Brenda was born on December 4, 1958, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Margaret (Galloway)

Austin. Brenda was the youngest of three sisters. She had quite a few adventures with her sisters growing up. She enjoyed riding bikes, fishing, hunting for fresh mushrooms and looking for night crawlers in the Allerton school yard – especially on rainy nights. She was involved in Girl Scouts and was diligent in working on badges for her sash. Brenda’s family moved many times when she was younger. Brenda attended Wayne Community Schools in Allerton and Corydon, Iowa.

Brenda faced a great deal of adversity as a child and young adult. She had many strug- gles that carried into her adulthood. Brenda found love, forgiveness and peace from her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was a member of Calvary Fellowship Church. Her relationship with Jesus helped her through the toughest times in her life. Brenda met many of her friends during her time at Church.

Brenda moved to Unionville to take care of her mother. Brenda cherished her relationship with her mom. They spent many hours playing games, reminiscing and just laughing.

Brenda had many dear friends and enjoyed spending time with them. They played cards, played foosball, fried up fresh mushrooms, and went to many places together. She adored their pets just as if they were her own. Brenda was also close to her sisters and enjoyed spending time with them. Brenda’s friends and sisters brought such joy to each other, no matter what they were doing. Brenda loved Chinese food and enjoyed eating at various Chinese restaurants with family and friends. Hopefully there’s Chinese food in Heaven so that Brenda can enjoy it there too.

Unionville

The love of Brenda’s life was her puppy that she named Starr Von Diva. Brenda taught Starr to behave – most of the time. When Starr didn’t behave, Brenda sent her to her room just like any child needing a time out. Brenda and Starr went on walks, played tug of war, and played fetch. Starr enjoyed being spoiled by Brenda and will greatly miss her.

As Brenda’s illness worsened, her friends and sisters took great care of her – driving her to appointments, running errands and being by her side at her home. Brenda was grateful for the

Putnam County Hospital nursing staff. They took excellent care of her during her illness.

Brenda was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. Brenda leaves behind daughter Tasha Wycoff (Robbie Gardiner), daughter Tamra Begley, grandson Kolby Begley, granddaughter Kayla Begley, sister Teresa Davis (J.C.) and sister Debi Phillips. Brenda is also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Memorial services were held Saturday, August 12, at 11:00 AM at the 4-H Building.

Lucerne Stock Show Prize Drawing Winners

Quarter beef and processing donated by Jerry and Tammie Brundage won by Jayme Moreland.

Quarter beef and processing donated by Unionville Livestock Market, Curt and Heather Sporleder won by Amber McLaughlin

$400 Cash donated by Lucerne Stock Show won by Brenda Fowler

$100 Gift Certificate donated by The Tap Eatery, Seymour, Iowa won by Matthew Blanchard

$100 Gift Certificate donated by The Tap Eatery, Seymour, Iowa won by Rhonda McLaughlin

$50 Gift Certificate donated by the Tap Eatery, Seymour, Iowa won by Jamie Halley

$50 Gift Card donated by Lockridge, Inc won by Trinity Fairley

$20 Gift Card donated by Cattleman’s Café won by Keegan Brundage

Gift Basket donated by Twisted Scissors won by Linda Valentine

Gift Basket donated by Appleseeds won by Camryn Henders

Mary Kay Gift Bag donated by Kay Dickerson won by Tammie

Brundage

Mary Kay Gift Bag donated by Linda Robinson won by Eddy Tipton

Coffee Basket donated by Brenda Williams won by Peanuts Sharp

Cosmetic Bag made and donated by Mrs. Burr’s Chaps and More won by Jim Gibson

Two GCI Rocker Chairs donated by Butch and Lola Williams won by Amy McLaughlin

Pedicure donated by Haley Tucker; Twisted

Scissors won by Linda Valentine

Decorative wreath made and donated by Linda Hauge won by Stetson Klise

Decorative sign made and donated by Linda Hauge won by Eddy Tipton

1.5 Quart Slow Cooker and Pasta Pot donated by Britt and Mindy Moss won by Linda Valentine

Socket Set donated by Charlie’s Place won by Tammie Brundage

Zebco Rod and Reel donated by Jill Valentine won by Jimmie Lou Hinkle

Shirt, Bowl Holder and Soap made and donated by Delhi Rowland won by Chris Fowler

Lucerne Stock Show would like to thank all the individuals and businesses that donated prizes to the prize drawing and to everyone who purchased prize tickets.

“The thing that is really hard, and really amazing, is giving up on being perfect and beginning the work of becoming yourself.”

Aug. 1, 2023

Centerville Monument Company, who has owned Unionville Granite Works since 1995, will still be servicing the entire area with the same personal care to each family and providing the highest quality memorials and services that you have come to expect from Unionville Granite Works.

Our Centerville office is located at 1215 E. Maple St. in Centerville, right next to the Oakland Cemetery. Call Mason and Taren Whisler at 641-856-2565, or stop by our office Monday through Friday, 8:00-12:00; 1:00-4:00 for all your monument needs.

We look forward to continuing the same great tradition that Unionville Granite Works has built over the years.

Roy McGrew

where he participated in the marching and concert bands as well as ROTC.

In 1960 he graduated with Magna Cum Laude honors and was inducted to Phi Beta Kappa, a national education society. He then completed masters and doctoral degrees in chemistry from the University of Iowa, graduating in 1964.

presentations on guns and the civil war. He served as choir director of Unionville United Methodist Church and enjoyed participating in the men’s group there. Spending time with his family and grandchildren, fishing, boating, and watching wildlife at the lake brought him hours of pleasure.

Leroy Albert McGrew passed away August 7th, 2023. He was born on All Saints Day, November 1st, 1938, in Galva, Illinois. He is the son of Irene (Youngberg) and LeRoy Edwin McGrew who farmed near Oneida, in Knox County Illinois.

Leroy was educated in the ROVA schools graduating in 1956, where he received high honors and was awarded the American Legion Award for outstanding citizenship. He also was nominated to attend Boys State, a state citizenship program. Leroy continued his education at Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois,

Roy married his high school classmate and love of his life, Carol J. Brown of Oneida, Illinois, on June 2, 1963. They lived for a year in Wilmington, Delaware, while Leroy completed an internship with Dupont. They are blessed to have shared 60 years of marriage.

Leroy taught Chemistry at Ball State University for 13 years, moving to Cedar Falls, Iowa, in 1977, where he was Head of the chemistry department for 15 years. He retired in 2000 and moved with Carol to Lake Thunderhead in Unionville, MO, where Roy is known for his

Leroy was preceded in death by his son Leroy Andrew McGrew, his parents mentioned above, and his parentsin-law Clark and Francis Brown, both of Oneida Il.

Leroy leaves his wife Carol (Brown) McGrew of Unionville MO, his son Clark (Lynette) McGrew with grandchildren Rylan and Zachary of Kahoka MO, his daughter Laura McGrew (Scott Gobber) with granddaughter Lucia Gobber of Kansas City, MO and his daughter-in-law Savanna Alliband-McGrew with grandchildren Addison and Ansel of Livermore CA, and a sister, Ann (Davd) Gray, Auburn Hills, Michigan.

We are thankful for the love he gave us and the love we could share with him.

Funeral service was Friday, August 11, at Unionville Methodist Church with visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor Barb Hagerla conducted the service with scripture readings by Toni McCloud and Marge Krigbaum. Terry Smejkal was the soloist with three congregational selections accompanied by Carla Cullor. Casket bearers were Rylan McGrew, Zachary McGrew, Lucia Gobber, Addison McGrew, Ansel McGrew, John Dowdall, and Garth Youngberg. Honorary casket bearers were Nate Micetich, Gary McCloud, Carl Schnelle, John Sager, Barry Mead, Bob Smith, Doug Klinginsmith, and Drew Lewis. Interment was Saturday, August 12, at the Altona Cemetery, Altona IL.

The family requests no flowers, but donations may be made to Unionville United Methodist Church or the McGrew Faculty Scholarship fund at the University of Northern Iowa and entrusted with Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27th St., Unionville, MO 63565.