Deaths in Linn County Ranging From 85 To 71
Multiple Linn County obituaries note deaths from 85 to 71 with long illness. Ralph J. Smith of Cedar Rapids 85, former car salesman and farm implement dealer. Robert W. Murray 66, plumber heating contractor and homebuilders member. Kent Gabrielson 43, Iowa Highway Patrol sergeant. Allen H. Bradford Jr. 56, Navy veteran and former Cedar Rapids resident. Services set in Marion Cedar Rapids and Cedar Falls with memorial funds established. Surviving families include wives, children, siblings, and relatives across Iowa Illinois and Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph J. Smith
Russell Dr
Northbrook Manor
Keota
Pearl Jones
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Robert Dotzel
St. Andrew Lutheran Church
Robert W. Murray
Weing Rd
Spencer
Myrna Robertson
Manilla
Mr. Murray
Bob Murray Plumbing & Heating
Eastern
Memorial and funeral services listed for Cedar Rapids area
Multiple obituaries and services announced for Juanita Hartong Jason Hite Louise Krotz Virginia Owen Libbie Stastny with burial and viewing details. Services held at Turner Chapel West Cedar Memorial Chapel St Wenceslaus Church Brush Chapel and Czech National Cemetery. Burial at Oakwood St John’s Czech National Cemetery and Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juanita F. Hartong
Turner Chapel West
Frank Schultz
Trinity United Methodist Church
Robert Dennett
Oakwood Cemetery
Plymouth
Friends
Jason M. Hite
Cedar Memorial Chapel
Charles Mehaffey
Asbury United Methodist Church
Cedar Memorial Park
Louise E. Krotz
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church
Clarence Frana
St. John’s Cemetery
Kuba
Virginia Owen
Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Owen
Cedar Rapids
Vinton
University of Iowa College of Medicine
Phillips Funeral Home
Libbie H. Stastny
Brush Chapel
William Harnish
Czech National Cemetery
Deaths Across Eastern Iowa Prompt Obituary Notices
Virginia Tallman 71 died after a sudden illness at St Luke's Cedar Rapids arrangements pending. Byron Smith 72 died in Grinnell after a long illness arrangements pending. Lester Larson 68 rural Decorah died after a long illness services Friday Canoe Ridge Lutheran Church burial church cemetery. James B Anthony 53 farmer died in Dubuque after a long illness services noon today at Holy Cross Church. Myrtle M Copenhaver 84 died in Independence Care Center services Friday White's burial Mount Hope. Vida M Sieren 77 died in Maplewood Manor services 3 p m St Mary's Keota burial St Mary's Cemetery. Maquoketa items: JoAnn A Pruess 42 died April 4 in Maquoketa home long illness. Memorial services 1 30 p m Saturday Haylock O'Hara & Lahey's. Lucille Turner Hulbert 68 formerly Montour died March 29 in Rochester Minn. Graveside services Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Glenn A Conner 87 died in Grandview Care Center retired radio TV technician. Edward Stahlhut 88 retired farmer died in Community Memorial Hospital. Freddie P Kruse 81 died in Simpson Memorial Home longtime Cedar County farmer and West Liberty resident. Ruth A Webb 77 died in La Grange Ill after extended illness. Memorials to West Liberty Library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson E. Vincent
Galena
Cedar Rapids
Mae West
Freeport
Ill
Vincent
LCL Transit
Green Bay
Wis
Beverly Kern
Donna Spurr
Cleo Lawrence
Linda Vincent
San Diego
Sheri Martin
Marion
Clinton
Kerry
Ely
Bradley
Mina Simonson
Wisconsin Rapids
Alice Shetler
Albuquerque
N.M
James B. Anthony
Finley Hospital
Dubuque
Mary Jane
Ricky
Randy
David
Holy Cross
Debbie
Katy
Texas
Peg
Bill
Melvin
Key West
Herb
Merlin
Cuba City
Doris Putz
Holy Cross Catholic Church
Church Cemetery
Reiff's, Farley
Vida M. Sieren
Maplewood Manor
Erland
de Ridder
Marvin
Keota
Eugene
Harper
Mariellen Bower
South English
Maryann Bell
Forrest Striegel
Delbert Striegel
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Maquoketa
JoAnn A. Pruess
Roger
Geraldine Schulz
Beth Eye
Jeff Schulz
Randy Schulz
Steven Eye
Misty Pruess
Jason Pruess
Andrew
Helen Schulz
Carol Green
Welton
Marvin Schulz
Herbert Schulz Jr
Michael Schulz
Richard Schulz
Delmar
Haylock-O’hara & Lahey’s
Glenn A. Conner
Grandview Care Center
Minnie
Doris Schubert
St. Louis Park
Ruth A. Webb
Fairview Convalescent Center
la Grange
West Liberty
Emmet
Robert
Jean Callahan
Ventura
Calif
Charlotte Norman
Bella Vista
Ark
First Church United
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Barker
West Liberty Chapel
West Liberty Library
Rita Fangman 92 of Winthrop dies at home
Rita C Fangman of rural Winthrop died early Tuesday at home. She is survived by three daughters Rosemary Offerman Eunice Mahoney Ruth Hearn and three sons Dan Richard John and one more son. She had 37 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren. Services from 10 30 a m Monday at St Patrick s Church Monti burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p m Saturday at Reiff s Independence with a Catholic Daughters rosary at 3 p m Saturday and a parish wake at 7 30 p m Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthew's Catholic Church
Gerald Condon
Mount Calvary Cemetery
Stewart Funeral Home
Hospice of Mercy
10Th St
Cedar Rapids
First Ave
Theresa M. Diouhy Decker
Second St
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Fairfax
Rose Stallman
Lois Boland
Roberta Davis
Burlington
Robert
Texas
Murdoch-Linwood Chapel
Donald Bruggeman
St. Jude’s Catholic Church
Linwood Cemetery
Rita C. Fangman
Winthrop
Rosemary Offerman
Lamont
Eunice Mahoney
Walker
Ruth Hearn
Independence
Dan
Masonville
Richard
John
Golden Valley
Minn
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Monti
Church
Reiff’s
Catholic Daughters of America
WWF Chief Sues Andre the Giant Over Attack Claim
World Wrestling Federation and Andre the Giant faced a lawsuit from KCRG-TV cameraman Ben Hildebrandt for an alleged attack after a match at the Five Seasons Center. A motion to move venue was denied, though reconsideration could occur as pretrial work continues. The court barred public release of Andre’s taped deposition without approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Hogan
Wazette
World Wrestling Federation
Andre the Giant
U.S
Cedar Rapids
Titan Sports
Connecticut
WWF
Andre Rene Roussimouff
Kcrg-Tv
Ben Hildebrandt
Five Seasons Center
Andre
North Carolina
Fort Dodge
Sioux City
Hildebrandt
David Hansen
Hansen
Leach hints at Illinois Avenue of Saints plan
Rep. Jim Leach suggests Illinois may build its own Avenue of Saints interstate from St Paul to St Louis, despite Iowa route seeming most economical. He notes a slim chance of two interstates within five to ten years. Carlson visit details follow with Iowa DOT briefings and chamber events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leach
Illinois
Avenue of the Saints
Burlington
Iowa
St. Paul
Minn
St. Louis
Jim Leach
Rrowa
Federal Highway Administration
Dean Carlson
Carlson
Iowa Department of Transportation
Chambers of Commerce
Mason City
Clear Lake
Charles City
Park Inn International
Vital statistics births listed from Mercy and St. Luke's
April 9 to April 10 births announced for Mercy and St. Luke's hospitals. Couples listed include Susan and Roger Roeder of Swisher with a daughter. Carrie and Rick Witham of 1356 22nd Ave SW with a son. Lynn and Glenn Vosatka of 2929 Hilmer Dr SW with a son. Mary and Brian Anson of 3108 Ave NW with a daughter. plus multiple other couples from various locations reporting sons and daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy
Susan
Roger Roeder
Swisher
Carrie
Rick Witham
22Nd Ave
Lynn
Glenn Vosatka
Hilmer Dr
Mary
Brian Anson
Ave. NW
Richards tops Mattox in Texas Democratic runoff nomination
Ann Richards defeated Jim Mattox in the Texas Democratic gubernatorial runoff with 55 percent of the vote. Despite Dallas computer delays, Richards gathered enough support in the rest of the state to win 499,150 votes to 402,084, advancing to face Republican Clayton Williams in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Ann Richards
Jim Mattox
Richards
Mattox
Dallas
Mark Toohey
Secretary of State
Miriam
Ferguson
Clayton Williams
Dubuque KDUB-TV Sues KCRG-TV Over Sale Fallout
KDUB-TV owners Dubuque TV Limited Partnership sue Cedar Rapids Television Co and The Gazette Co alleging damages after a 1987 offer to buy KDUB-TV and a 1987 4 million sale agreement fell through amid FCC approval delays and a later contract termination. Plaintiffs include Thomas G. Bond and William M. Abernathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Kdub-Tv
Dubuque County
Kcrg-Tv
Cedar Rapids
Sage Broadcasting Corp
Federal Communications Commission
Sage
Dubuque T.V. Limited Partnership
Thomas G. Bond
Dubuque T.V
William M. Abernathy
the Gazette Co
Cedar Rapids Television Co
Joseph F. Hladky III
The
Gazette Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Linn County
Kent Gabrielson
Cedar Falls
Iowa Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Highway Patrol
Belmond
Greta Willems
Ackley
Gabrielson
Iowa Highway Patrol
District 11
Gretchen
Ingrid
Agnes
Wilmer
Helen Kew
Nazareth Lutheran Church
Allen H. Bradford Jr
West Des Moines
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Lavelle Osborn
Clyde
Montezuma
Rock Island National Cemetery
Rock Island, Ill
Turner Chapel East
Walter F. Gauvin
Longwood Dr
Mercy Medical Center
Chicago
Vera Dell
Waterloo
Loras College
Gauvin
Crescent Electric Supply Co
Holy Name Society
Jane Haigh
Greenwood Cemetery
Anamosa
Virginia Tallman
St. Luke’s Hospital
Goettsch’s
Brooklyn
Byron Smith
Grinnell Hospital
Nevenhoven’s
Decorah
Lester Larson
Winneshiek County Memorial Hospital
Kenneth
Earl
Anton
Esther Bigler
Vivian Hayes
Canoe Ridge Lutheran Church
French & Balik’s
Myrtle M. Copenhaver
Independence Care Center
Phillip
Paul
Lewis Motley
Osceola
Rollin Motley
Raybourn Motley
Appleton City
White's
Mount Hope
Montour
Lucille Turner Hulbert
Oelwein
Sumner
Edward Stahlhut
Community Memorial Hospital
Erna
Verla Haverkamp
St. John Lutheran Church
Becker-Milnes
Freddie P. Kruse
Simpson Memorial Home
Cedar County
Mr. Kruse
Oscar Mayer Co
Erleine
Virginia Sullivan
Muscatine
Ruth Ann Rogers
Harold
Lone Tree
Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center
Chambers of Commerce of
Mount Pleasant
ST. Luke's
Carol
James Heslop Sr
10Th St. SE
Karen
Abraham Ajram
Vine Ave. SE
Cora
Marty Dirks
Hindman Rd
Alan Greene
Beverly
Lloyd Tietz
Audrey
Gregory Atkins
Underwood Ave
Rita
Michael Atwood
10Th St. NW
Tina
Donald Brown
D Ave
Michelle
Steven Kimble
A Ave
KCRG
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