Prugh Funeral Service

04/05/2026

04/04/2026

Thank you for your kind words, Kevin. It was our honor to serve your family.

04/01/2026

Shay Bradley's dying wish was that his family and friends would be able to laugh at his funeral. So he set up one final prank by recording himself knocking and saying "Hello, hello...let me out!" to be played from a speaker on the ground at his graveside. The video from his service has been viewed over 136,000 times. Shay's daughter, Andrea, said "My dad wanted us to leave the cemetery laughing, and to celebrate his life... He would love to know how many people he made laugh! He was an amazing character." Read the full story below:

Shay Bradley's dying wish was to have a message played at his funeral from beyond the grave.

03/31/2026

"When a coworker experiences the death of a loved one, it can feel hard to know what to say or do. However, with empathy and compassion, you can help create a workplace where your coworker feels supported instead of isolated."

Find suggestions for how to support a coworker who is grieving by writing a heartfelt condolence message, offering practical help, remembering dates and more.

03/29/2026

Calling all genealogy lovers! The Burlington Public Library will be hosting their Spring Genealogy workshop on April 24th and 25th from 9 AM - 5 PM. Register now at the link below!

The Spring Genealogy & Local History Workshop at BPL is for everyone who: wants to know more about their Des Moines County ancestors, wants to learn about genealogy research, is interested in local history, wants to learn how to research their older home, needs a little help with online research met...

03/27/2026

If you, or someone you know, is experiencing the loss of a child, sibling, grandchild, or step-child and are in need of support related to these special types of grief we encouarge you to visit The Compassionate Friends USA website and explore their 24/7 online support groups. Visit the "Resources" page on their site for more information at the link below:
https://www.compassionatefriends.org

03/25/2026

"Death and our own mortality are topics people tend to avoid for many reasons. For most, it’s simply uncomfortable...However, pondering death and dying is not only good for your overall well-being, it also fosters important conversations with your loved ones. In the same way we often take time for reflection at the end of the year — recalling highlights, challenges and lessons — setting aside time during our sunset years to look back on our lives and share our thoughts gives those you love a more meaningful and complete understanding of you both before and after your death."

Beyond the questions to ask when planning a funeral, it’s important to ask your loved ones about the legacy they want to leave and how they want to be remembered.

03/22/2026

Are you looking for a unique way to preserve flowers from a loved one's service, wedding, or other special life event? Candles to Remember offers a variety of flameless candle styles created using dried flowers. Stop by 3940 Division Street or call (319) 752-2828 for more information, to see a brochure or for more information.

03/18/2026

There's so much happening this weekend in Downtown Burlington! Check out Sounds of the Past presented by the Des Moines County Historical Society, happening from 10 AM - 12 PM, or the Spring into the Jackpot: Spring Games and Shopping Fun happening at businesses throughout Jefferson Street from 10 AM - 4 PM, followed up by the Hamilton Walters Marine Corps Ham & Bean Dinner at the Auditorium from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Visit the Greater Burlington Partnership calendar page for more info at greaterburlington.com/eventcalendar