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Barbara Warth Obituary

Barbara Marlene Warth, 80, of Burlington, died Monday, April 28, 2025, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center. Born February 11, 1945, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Winton and Frances Maxine Poggemiller Metzger. On November 22, 1997, she married Gary Alan Warth in Mediapolis. He passed on April 4, 2011. She attended Yarmouth High School and later graduated with a GED. She worked for Winegard in Burlington for 35 years. She was a faithful member of the Mediapolis Methodist Church. She enjoyed Bible study & Daily Devotionals (Our Daily Bread, The Upper Room), watching T.V. & online shows (nature, Christian, drama, game, online preaching), driving into town, trips to Amana, and mowing the lawn on the riding lawn mower. Barbara loved spending time with friends and family. She will be remembered for her sweet, kind, caring, giving, loving heart and for her joyful laugh. Survivors include three sons, Monte (Shelley) Dill, Steven (Abigail) Dill, and Gregory Dill; three stepsons, Kevin (Sarah) Warth, Shawn Warth, and Mark (Karin) Warth; two stepdaughters, Amy Rieckens, and Natalie (Jonathan) Whisler; three grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; one brother, Donnie (Sherri) Metzger; and sister-in-law, Pauline Metzger. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Richard Metzger, and Richard's daughter Sherry (John) Marshall. A Celebration of Life will be planned at a later date. Memorial contributions in Barbara's memory are suggested to the Mediapolis Methodist Church; Kayla's Cupboard; and Hospice. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory. Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements. To send flowers to the family, please visit our floral store.

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Published by WGEM on May 1, 2025.

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Debbie

May 1, 2025

Such a sweet friend and neighbor! You will be so missed! Totally enjoyed our time spent together in Bible study and listening to worship music. I am comforted knowing you are with Jesus!

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