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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1997

Page

10

East Iowa obituaries list Emma Giese and others

Emma M. Giese 77 of Heritage Nursing died March 29 1997 at Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids graveside service 330 today Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery officiated by Rev Wayne Schroeder Turner Chapel West and four grandchildren survive her and a memorial fund for Trinity Lutheran School also listed are Mary Bridget MeMe Kempf 65 death March 31 1997 with services and burial and survivors. Herbert K. Sandberg 81 dies April 1 1997 memorial service April 4 at First Baptist Church with survivors. Sandra Cunningham 49 dies April 1 1997 Mercy Medical Center. Anna Mae Baldridge 69 dies March 30 1997 services April today Immaculate Conception Catholic Church burial Mount Calvary Cemetery. Diane F Prescher Rappe 50 Akron Ohio died March 30 1997 grave notes and scholarship fund. Genevieve Bolender Beems 87 dies April 1 1997 services April 1 Cedar Memorial Chapel with survivors included.

Emma M. Giese Heritage Nursing and Rehab Center Mercy Medical Center Cedar Memorial Park Wayne Schroeder Trinity Lutheran Church Turner Chapel West Karen Hunt Judy Giese Joann Everhart Ruth Miller Cedar

Richard Wilson Myers McGregor 85 dies of heart attack

Richard Wilson Myers 85 died Friday February 7 1997 at his home after an apparent heart attack. Memorial services set for 11 a m Saturday at United Methodist Church with private burial at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Arrangements by Thornburg Hanson Funeral Home McGregor.

Richard Wilson Myers United Methodist Church Pleasant Grove Cemetery Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home McGregor

Death notices for Lena Pusateri and James Wattleworth Sr.

Lena Pusateri 97 formerly of Cedar Rapids died March 31 1997 in Harbor City California after an extended illness. James M Wattleworth Sr 65 formerly of Cedar Rapids died March 31 1997 in Rapid City South Dakota after a stroke. Services 2 pm Friday Canyon Lake Methodist Church Rapid City. Burial later at Black Hills National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife Pat five daughters a son a brother and a sister. Arrangements with Stewart Funeral Home and Behrens Mortuary.

Lena Pusateri Cedar Rapids Harbor City Calif Stewart Funeral Home James M. Wattleworth Sr Rapid City S.D Canyon Lake Methodist Church Bob Ruedebusch Black Hills National Cemetery Behrens Mortuary Pat Chris Rathmann Eldridge Cathy Schmidt Kodiak Alaska Terri Smart Des Moines Sarah York Davenport Mary Wylie Michael John Roland Lynn Long Maitland Fla

Marvin L Ross obituary notices in Central City Iowa

Marvin L Mike Ross 80 of Abbe Center Central City died March 27 1997 at St Luke’s Cedar Rapids after a short illness. Services 1:30 p m Saturday Murdoch Funeral Home Central City friends may call 4 to 8 p m Friday Rev Del Bear officiating burial Jordan’s Grove Cemetery rural Central City. Born March 7 1917 in Whittier Iowa son of William H and Jennie Alexander Ross he worked as a farmhand. He is survived by Lucile Bruce of Marion three half sisters Ellen Bateman Bernita Jacobs Ruth Ann King and many nieces and nephews including Vivian Northrup Cedar Rapids. Preceded in death by parents a brother Merle Ross and two half brothers Wallace and Fay Ross.

Marvin L Mike’’ Ross Abbe Center For Community Care Marion St. Luke’s Hospital Cedar Rapids Murdoch Funeral Home Central City del Bear Jordan’s Grove Cemetery Lucile Bruce Ellen Bateman Bernita Jacobs Ruth Ann King Blue Grass Iowa Vivian Northrup Merle Ross Wallace Fay Ross Marvin Whittier William H Jennie Alexander Ross Edward John Hudachek Lisbon Hallmark Care Center Mount Vernon St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Rose Hill Cemetery Mechanicsville Morgan Funeral Home Helen Thuerauf Iowa City Christine Krummel Lillian Krummel Lafe Stanwood Elsie Walshire William Lewis Daniel Paul Agnes Hudachek E.M. Walshire John Thuerauf Alfred Ralph Krummel Seventh St. SE

Farmington man McCarthy dies after long illness

McCarthy 36 of Farmington Michigan formerly Clarence died Tuesday April 1 1997 at home after a long illness. Services 2 p m Friday at Goettsch Funeral Home Anamosa with viewing after 1 p m Burial Wilcox Cemetery Viola Survivors include wife Ann and two daughters Patricia Kasin Richardson Texas and Janet Verner Jacksonville Florida

Ann Patricia Kasin Richardson Texas Janet Verner Jacksonville, Fla

Elmer L Tackman dies after long illness in Garnavillo Iowa

Elmer L Tackman 385 of rural Garnavillo died April 1 1997 in Guttenberg Municipal Hospital after a long illness. Services 11 a m Thursday Tuecke Allyn Funeral Home Garnavillo conducted by Rev Harold McMillin. Burial Garnavillo City Cemetery. Friends may call 3 to 8 p m today at the funeral home. Survivors include sister Pearl Jost of Guttenberg.

Elmer L. Tackman Garnavillo Guttenberg Municipal Hospital Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home Harold McMillin Garnavillo City Cemetery Pearl Jost Guttenberg

Obituary for Cletus W. Schrandt

Cletus W. Schrandt 37 of Oxford Junction Massillon died March 31 1997 after brief illness at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Knoxville. Services 11 a.m. Friday Sacred Heart Church Oxford Junction with Rev Richard Poster. Burial Massillon Cemetery Massillon with military rites. Hayden Funeral Home Oxford Junction in charge. Survivors include brother Dennis Charles City and sister Albina Kruse Fort Atkinson.

Cletus W. Schrandt Oxford Junction Massillon Veterans Affairs Medical Center Knoxville Sacred Heart Catholic Church Richard Poster Hayden Funeral Home Dennis Charles City Albina Kruse Fort Atkinson

Monticello Man Daniel Osterkamp Dies After Illness

Daniel Osterkamp 43 of Monticello died April 1 1997 at home after a brief illness. Services at 10:30 a.m. Thursday Goettsch Funeral Home Anamosa with burial at Wilcox Cemetery Viola. Survived by parents Wilfred and Eleanor Fairview two daughters Tanya Anamosa Angela Monticello two brothers James North Liberty David Keno va WV a sister Sharon Linne Anamosa and half sister La Jean Osterkamp New Waverly Texas.

Daniel Osterkamp Goettsch Funeral Home Anamosa Wilcox Cemetery Viola Wilfred Eleanor Fairview Tanya Osterkamp Angela Khorl Monticello James North Liberty David Kenova

Obituaries for Bear Carney Napier Ala in Iowa City area

Robert Bear 54 of 126 Raven St Illinois died of a heart attack at home March 31 1997. Services at St Mark's United Methodist Church Iowa City with burial at Hillside Cemetery State Center. Memorials to St Mark's. Jean Nicholson wife. daughters Stephanie Wagner Heather Viviano and grandson Eric Wagner. Also Leonard Carney Sr 57 of 2254 S Riverside Dr Cedar Rapids died from brain tumor March 31 1997 at St Luke's Hospital. Services at George L Gay Funeral Home Iowa City burial Memory Gardens. Survivors include two sons Jim and Leonard, mother Nona, six siblings and other relatives. Leonard Napier ala 78 of 10 Norwood Circle died April 1 1997 in Resurrection Hospital Chicago Crematorium Iowa City.

Robert Bob Lloyd Bear Raven St St. Mark’s United Methodist Church Iowa City Harlan Gillespie Hillside Cemetery State Center George L. Gay Funeral Home Marshalltown Lloyd Hope Biensen Bear Jean Nicholson Nevada Iowa Allen’s Barbershop University of Iowa Water Plant Jean Stephanie David) Wagner Spokane Heather James) Viviano Seattle Eric Wagner Leonard K. Carney Sr S. Riverside Dr St. Luke’s Hospital Cedar Rapids George L. Gay Nona Walt West Branch Wayne Bill Dinah Cassabaum Susan Rockafellow Colorado Springs Colo Delores Wellman West Liberty Leonard Raymond Napierala Norwood Circle Resurrection Hospital Chicago Vernon Carl Hersman Mercy Hospital

Obituary notices for Hudachek and Albright Voss

Edward John Hudachek 75 of Lisbon died April 1 1997 in Mount Vernon after a brief illness. Services Friday at St John the Baptist Mount Vernon with burial in Mechanicsville. Memorials to St John the Baptist Church. Mary Alice Albright Voss 81 of Mount Dora formerly Lisbon died March 17 1997. Memorial services held March 24 in Eustis Florida. Survived by daughter Susan and brother Justin Albright and sister Rachel Albright Heneks. Born in Lisbon she was a 1933 Lisbon High School graduate and later worked in Fort Lauderdale and Mount Dora.

Mary Alice Albright Voss Mount Dora Fla Lisbon Faith Lutheran Church Eustis Susan Justin Albright Rachel Albright Heneks Cedar Rapids Mary Alice Lisbon High School Iowa State University Chicago Bernard L. Voss Fort Lauderdale

Memorial for Freda Baack in Mount Vernon and Martelle

Freda Baack 61 died April 1 1997 at Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids after brief illness. Services 10 30 a m Thursday at St Paul Lutheran Mount Vernon burial Lisbon Cemetery Lisbon. Burial details and survivor list include Clifford Craig Lorraine John Gerald Aletha William Steven Leah. Born September 25 1935 Ottumwa. Married Clifford Baack September 30 1956 Marion moved to Martelle February 18 1966 from Homestead. Worked 11 years at Mount Vernon Jack and Jill Grocery.

Freda Baack Mercy Medical Mount Vernon Jack and Jill St. Paul Lutheran Church Priscilla Guild

Death notices and services in West Branch area

Obituaries for Vernon Hersman and Harold and Catherine Thomas note long illnesses and multiple survivors. Services are announced for several local residents including Darrell Avery Pearl Zone Rebee Albin Gregor Floyd McShane and Lillian Tharp with details of burial, chapels and calling hours.

Englewood Woman Dollie Swain Dies at 75

Dollie Greer Swain 75 of Englewood Florida formerly of Wyoming and Davenport died March 21 1997. Born May 9 1921 in Crocker Missouri she was a Girl Scout executive for 25 years in Davenport. Survived by husband Edward Lynn Swain daughter Elizabeth Swain Kasl sisters Birdie Batcheller Betty Monroe brother Fred Vargason granddaughter Julia Kasl Godley and grandson Jan Kasl. Preceded in death by sister Ruth.

Dollie Greer Swain Englewood Fla Wyoming Davenport Crocker Edward Lynn Swain Elizabeth Swain Kasl San Francisco Birdie Batcheller Lisbon Betty Monroe Cedar Rapids Fred Vargason Julia Kasl- Godley

Dolly Avery obituary a long illness in Oelwein

Mary L Dolly Avery 8s died Monday morning March 31 1997 at Mercy Living Plus after a long illness. Services 1130 a m Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation 3 to 8 p m today at Jamison Schmitz Funeral Home Oelwein with rosaries at 4 and 7 p m. She is survived by husband Cliff E a son Cliff Duane and wife Carol Avery of Phoenix three daughters Gwen Derr Audrey Thompson and Phoebe Vargason 15 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.

Mary L Dolly’’ Avery Mercy Living Sacred Heart Catholic Church Frederick Fangmann Richard Kuhn Woodlawn Jamison-Schmitz Oelwein Cliff E Cliff Duane Carol) Avery Phoenix Gwen R. Derr Audrey E. Thompson Cedar Rapids Phoebe Ann Dolly Richard) Vargason

Pauline Arthur 87 dies after long illness in Washington IA

Pauline Victoria Arthur 87 of Washington Iowa died March 31 1997 at Halcyon House after a lingering illness. Services 2 30 p m Thursday Jones Eden Funeral Home Washington by Rev Robert Bell Burial Elm Grove Cemetery Friends may call after 1 p m today at the funeral home with family present 1 30 to 2 30 p m Survivors include son William Arthur and wife Jan Red Oak two daughters Judy Arthur Gaithersburg MD Roberta Sandercock and husband Richard Cedar Rapids eight grandchildren five great grandchildren and her parents stepmother husband in 1974 and two sisters Born April 1 1909 in Kalona daughter of William and Emma Sommers O Laughlin she married Robert E Arthur June 30 1934 in Riverside Attended Coe College Cedar Rapids and business college in Muscatine She was a homemaker and member of United Methodist Church TT and United Methodist Women A lifelong resident of Washington County Pauline had resided in Halcyon since 1976 Contributions may be made to the Halcyon Memorial Fund.

Mary Bridget Kempf Chandler St. SW Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Karl Glovik Mount Calvary Cemetery Teahen Funeral Home Thomas Alice) Finnegan Terry Finnegan Marie Finnegan Margaret Swick Iane Lawrence Irene Floyd) Bergen Bud South Mary Eileen South Leo John Terry Patsy) Finnegan Inlaw Ted Lawrence Gordon Swick Keswick Ellen Lenaghan Finnegan MeMe Anna Mae Baldridge Kerry Lane Mercy Medical Center Stewart Funeral Home Joseph Dennis Kay Joe Cate Cedar Rapids David Bev Rachel Dana Lexington Dianne Bobey Steve Carrie Angie Morrow Bay Calif Jolene Baldridge Ocean Beach Sheri Kearney Dan Nicole Georgia Latham Oelwein Sally Davis Hiawatha Leonard Berg Fort Madison Anna Mae Ray Georgia van Houten Berg Joseph L. Baldridge Strawberry Point Washington High School Catholic Daughters of America St. Theresa Circle Harold A Jine Krouth Kate” Thomas Crestview Friends Church Hickory Grove Scattergood School West Branch Barker Funeral Home Phillip A Edwards, Mo Kenneth Floyd Alberta Harold Emory H Pauline McKinney Thomas Catherine Frank A Jesse Jackson Krouth Rock Island Ill Friends Montana U.S Hoover Library University of Iowa Pauline Victoria Arthur Halcyon House Jones & Eden Funeral Home Washington Robert Bell Elm Grove Cemetery William Arthur Jan Red Oak Judy Arthur Gaithersburg Roberta Sandercock Richard Kalona William Emma Sommers O’laughlin Robert E. Arthur Riverside Coe College Business College Muscatine United Methodist Church United Methodist Women Washington County Pauline Halcyon Halcyon Memorial Fund

In Memory of Harry Holscher 1904 1975 Dad and Grandpa

In memory of Harry Holscher born April 2 1904 died March 14 1975. Family letters express love and longing with references to family members Kim Pat Bob Shawn Diane Dee Dee Sullivan and a note about a hoped reunion in heaven.

In Memory Of Guidelines for submissions

Community notices explain how to submit death tributes with deadlines and pricing. Announcements require written form by 4 p.m. weekdays and must specify publication date. Prices include 40 cents per word and 10 dollars per photo. contact details provided for questions.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Emma Ryan Gottlieb Ella Witt Reichen William R. Giese Trinity Lutheran School Herbert K. Sandberg E Ave First Baptist Church Church of the Brethren Northland Ave Jerry Springston Cedar Memorial Funeral Home Velma Christine Jackson Mike Edgewood Debora Piccolo Frank New Orleans Andrew Rachel Jackson Christian Katie Piccolo Herbert Waukegan William and Marie Ludvigsen Sandberg United States Maritime Service Velma Lorraine Beem Zion, I Deepfreeze Appliance Corporation Amana Refrigeration Amana Vasa Order of America Anchor and Ark Lodge Hospice of Mercy 10Th St. SE First Baptist Church Church of the Brethren Sandra Cunningham Pleasant Ridge Dr Diane F. Prescher Rappe Akron Ohio Memorial Gardens Spirit Lake Farley Funeral Home Walter Prescher Co Justin Donna Newland Gene Sharon Prescher Lonnie Diana Prescher Diane Estherville Walter Geraldine Prescher Justin Rappe Earth Genevieve Bolender Beems D Ave Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories Lloyd Brockmeyer Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery Gladys Fry Dallas Genevieve Randolph Neb Elmer Beems Dakota City Turner Company Berger Furrier Linn County Rose Society Rebekah Lodge Turner Retirement Group New Encounters St. Paul's United Methodist Church Central Clarence Maquoketa Martelle Darrell Avery Brush Chapel VFW Pearl Zone St. Ludmila’s Catholic Church Czech National Cemetery Papich Harry Holscher Dad Grandpa Kim Pat, Bob Shawn Diane “Dee Dee Sullivan Heaven Mom
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