Richard L. Corrick

Nov 1, 2024 | Obituaries

1933-2024

Richard L. Corrick, 91, of Adel, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, surrounded by family.

In agreement with Richard’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no service held. A family private burial will take place at a later date at Sorden Cemetery near Keswick.

Richard was the son of Otto L. and Beulah I. (Adams) Corrick. He was born Aug. 4, 1933, in Grinnell. He attended elementary school in Brooklyn and graduated high school from Keswick in 1951. He then went on to Iowa Teachers College (UNI) in Cedar Falls, where he graduated with his bachelor’s degree in 1955. During college, he participated in both football and basketball. In 1967, he received his master’s degree from University of Missouri, Maryville, Missouri, and his Superintendent Endorsement from Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, in 1974. 

Richard was enlisted in the U.S. Army for two years immediately after college. He then began his career in education in 1957, where he was teacher and coach at Jamaica and Stuart. He went on to be elementary principal at Panora-Linden School District and later superintendent at Panora-Linden, Klemme and Tri-County School Districts in Iowa. Richard retired from Tri-County in 1991, enjoying 34 years in the educational field. 

Richard was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Margaret Keller, in 1954. To this union were born William Richard and Nancy Margaret. Richard and Margaret enjoyed many years of travel during their retirement. They were able to visit all 50 U.S. States, Europe and Australia. Richard enjoyed spending time with all of his family. Each year they held grandchildren’s summer camp at their home in What Cheer where Richard enjoyed teaching his grandkids to garden, work on crafts and going on bike rides. 

Richard was always active in his communities, serving in the Lions International organization, United Methodist Church and Ruritan Clubs. 

Richard is survived by his son, William (Pam) Corrick, of Fairfield, and daughter, Nancy (Mike) Hallbauer, of Adel; grandchildren, Samantha (Ben) Fordyce, Alex Corrick, Austin Corrick, Carin Corrick, Sydney (Chase) Deemer, and Michael Dylan Hallbauer; great-grandchildren, Luca Fordyce and Aubree, Wyatt and Beckett Deemer; and several close nieces, nephews and cousins.

Richard was proceeded in death by his wife and parents; brother Gerald (Holly) Corrick; sisters, Thelma Paxton, Joyce (Harry) Davis and Helen (Merrill) Baker.

Cards may be sent in care of the family to 1612 Hy Vue St., Adel, Iowa, 50003.

Chad Elliott Paints Guthrie County Mural

Nov 1, 2024 | News

Special to the Times Vedette

Jefferson artist Chad Elliott completed a large format mural in Guthrie Center. The mural, titled “Song of Guthrie County,” is a farm depiction painted on wooden panels. It was funded through the Guthrie County Arts Council and dedicated on Oct. 20, 2024.

“I was honored to be invited by the Guthrie County Arts Council to work on this mural in my old hometown. The final image I chose to paint symbolizes both the history and the future, as well as paying tribute to the importance of agriculture in the county,” Elliott said.

The mural is 8 by 24 feet and hangs on the side of the Guthrie Center Fire Department.

“People in town have told me that it isn’t ‘just a mural,’ but that it is a ‘work of art.’ This makes me very happy. Every time I make public art, I feel a sense of responsibility to the community where it will be displayed, but I felt the added pressure of getting it right for my old hometown. I really wanted this one to sing. I even wrote a song to go along with it,” Elliott said.

Elliott graduated from Guthrie Center High School, before it became ACGC. His connection to the area is still strong, even though he has most recently settled in the neighboring town of Jefferson. In Jefferson, he owns and operates Elliott Art Studio.

“I am very proud of this project. I am so grateful to be asked to put my stamp on a community so close to my heart,” Elliott said.

The mural is lighted and available for viewing any time. “Song of Guthrie County” is difficult to miss while driving West on Highway 44 in Guthrie Center.

Elliott has many public art installations across Iowa and the nation. Visit www.elliottartstudio.com to view a list or learn more about Elliott.

Dorothy E. Turner

Nov 1, 2024 | Obituaries

1952-2024

Dorothy Elizabeth Turner, 72, daughter of Richard and Kathleen (Pittman) Embrey, was born May 9, 1952, in Guthrie Center. She passed away Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at EveryStep Kavanagh House in Des Moines.

Dorothy graduated from Panora-Linden High School in 1970. She went to work at Panora State Bank for the next 43 years, retiring in 2014. On May 23, 1992, she married David Turner at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They made their home at Lake Panorama before moving into Panora in 2016.  

Dorothy enjoyed sewing and was especially proud of her angel gowns and denim quilts, being with her family (especially her granddaughter and great-granddaughter), and she took great pride in her home.  

Dorothy was a member of the First Christian Church, where she was past treasurer and taught Sunday School, and was a member of W.F.P.F (Women for Panora’s Future).

She is survived by her husband, David Turner of Panora; son, Jay Antrim of Panora; granddaughter, Haylea (Dominic) Clayton and great-granddaughter, Vivian of Panora; sisters, Pam (Larry) Godwin of Redfield; Pat Meacham of Stuart; and Ellen (Tom) Campbell of Panora.  She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Karen Embrey; and brother, Larry Embrey.

Memorial services will be 4:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at the Panora First Christian Church with visitation starting at 2 p.m. until service time. Burial of her cremains will be held at a later date in the West Linn Cemetery, near Linden.

Twigg Funeral Home, Panora, is entrusted with her services.