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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1996

Page

12

Multiple Cedar Rapids area obituaries shift through Aug 1996 services

Martha M Klein Bell 35 of Cedar Rapids dies after long illness Aug 18 1996 with services at Brush Chapel and burial at Fairview Cemetery. Survivors include five daughters, a son, sister Ada Lyons and brothers Truman Klein and Charles Klein. Goldie Rapoport 83 Cedar Rapids dies Aug 19 1996. services at Temple Judah, burial Eben Israel Cemetery. Survivors include two daughters Sheila and Cindy, two sons Harvey and Mark, a sister Alyce Himes and nine grandchildren. Additional notices: Joella Clark 74 Bloomfield formerly Cedar Rapids. A Huncon 50 Cedar Rapids. Mary Kuen born 1945 Cedar Rapids. Eugene DeLancey 69 Marshalltown. Jean Hall 64 Anamosa. Violet Bolson 98 Decorah. Lester Headington 53 Decorah.

Martha M. Klein Bell 15Th Ave Brush Chapel Fairview Cemetery Wellman Carroll Brown Alice Slaymaker Janice Webster Linda Smejkal Jackie Gordon Cedar Rapids Betty Gamber Greensfork Ind Raymond Ada Lyons Vinton Truman Klein Orlando Fla Charles Everett Klein Coralville Charles Elizabeth Klever Klein Marjorie Bean Marvin Klein Williamsburg Martha Lloyd R. Bell Marengo Hospice of Mercy 10Th St. SE A. Huncon Secon Mercy Medical Center Turner Chapel East Oak Hill Cemetery James Jr David Shane Brenda Stacy Tammy Armstrong Vernell Klemp Doug Kuen Mary Frank Hazel Lineweaver Kuen James L. Hanson Galena Goldie Rapoport 32Nd St. SE Temple Judah Eben Israel Cemetery Edward Chesman Sheila Greenburg Fred Edmonton Alberta Canada Cindy Hanson Freeport Ill Harvey Shelly Richardson Texas Mark Linda Chicago Alyce Himes St. Paul Minn Goldie Clara Louis Unowsky David Rapoport Temple Judah Sisterhood Hadassah League of Women Voters St. Luke's Hospital Women’s Auxiliary

Lester LaVerne Tope dies after lengthy illness

Lester LaVerne Tope 78 of rural Fayette died Monday August 19 1996 at Maple Crest Manor Care Center after a lengthy illness. Services 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Grace Lutheran Church Fayette Rev Dean Duncan. Burial West Union Cemetery West Union. Visitation 2 to 8 p.m. today and 8 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday Becker Milnes Funeral Home Fayette after 12:30. Survived by wife Opal a son Dennis Sun Prairie Wisconsin and a daughter Wanda Kaufman Fairbank.

Lester LaVerne Tope Fayette Maple Crest Manor Grace Lutheran Opal Dennis Sun Prairie Wis Wanda Kaufman Fairbank

Multiple Deaths Reported in Regional Obituaries

Nina Morgan Keeler aged 77 of 213 Bordeaux Ave died after a short illness. Services Thursday 10 a.m. at Lorden's Funeral Home Lone Tree with burial at Lone Tree Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 4 to 8 p.m. with family present 6 to 8 p.m. Survived by two daughters Patricia Falls Chandler Arizona and Venelia Frank Riverside. sister Hattie Kron Mesa Arizona. half brother Robert Morgan and half sister Francis Morrow Wayland. Jack E. Larson Jr aged 51 of 604 Normandy Dr died Sunday August 18 1996 at University Hospitals after a brief illness. Services Thursday 1 p.m. at Leasing Funeral Home Iowa City visitation Wednesday 5 to 8 p.m. Burial Oak Hill Cemetery Coralville. Survived by wife Dianne two daughters Allison and Meagan at home his parents Jack and Martha of Galesburg Illinois and brothers John Jeff and Jim. Joseph Prochaska aged 47 of 125 Potomac Dr died Monday August 19 1996 at home after a lengthy illness. Arrangements pending with George L. Gay Funeral Home Iowa City.

Nina Morgan Keeler Bordeaux Ave Lorden Lone Tree Ann Rouse Lyle Beaver Lone Tree Cemetery Patricia Falls Chandler, Ariz Venelia Frank Riverside Hattie Kron Mesa, Ariz Robert Morgan Francis Morrow Wayland Jack E. Larson Jr Normandy Dr University Hospitals Funeral Home Iowa City Oak Hill Cemetery Coralville Dianne Allison Meagan Jack Martha Galesburg Ill John Jeff Jim Joseph Prochaska Potomac Dr George L. Gay

Montezuma man Roger Henkle dies after stroke

Roger Henkle age 59 dies Saturday at Iowa Methodist Medical Center Des Moines after a stroke. Services set for 10 30 a m Wednesday Watts Funeral Home Montezuma burial Jackson Township Cemetery. Friends may call after 9 a m today at the funeral home with the family 7 to 8 30 p m. Survivors include his wife Sue a son Rande of Montezuma two daughters Robin Mann Malcom Heidi Thompson Grinnell two sisters Mildred Ehret Montezuma Doris VanArkel Malcom and a brother William Montezuma.

Roger Henkle Iowa Methodist Medical Center Des Moines Watts Funeral Home Montezuma Jackson Township Sue Rande Robin Mann Malcom Heidi Thompson Grinnell Mildred Ehret Doris VanArkel William

Allene Weber 84 of Harper Dies After Illness

Allene L Sanders Weber 84 of rural Harper died Monday August 19 1996 at Mercy Hospital Iowa City after a three month illness Services will be held at 1030 am Thursday at Holy Trinity Parish St Elizabeth Catholic Church Harper Burial will be at St Elizabeth Cemetery Friends may call after 9 am Wednesday at Powell Funeral Home Keota with a 7 pm prayer service A family notice lists Lee and husband Paul Jaeger of Harper son Richard Weber of Harper grandson Patrick Jaeger and his wife Nancy of Branson Missouri and great grandchildren Bobby Jo and Jared Jaeger

Allene L. Sanders Weber Harper Mercy Hospital Iowa City Holy Trinity St. Elizabeth Catholic Church Timothy Regan St. Elizabeth Cemetery Powell Funeral Home Keota Lee Paul Jaeger Richard Weber Patrick Nancy Jaeger Branson Bobbi Jo Jared Jaeger

Catherine Schroeder obituary in Maquoketa Aug 1996

Catherine Schroeder 71 died Sunday morning August 18 1996 at home after a lengthy illness. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. Dennis Cain. Burial in church cemetery. Visitation 4 to 8 p.m. today at Haylock O Hara and Lahey Funeral Home Maquoketa with a vigil at 7 p.m. Survivors include husband Asher three sons William Ankney John Sigourney and David Salt Lake City two sisters Myrle Schildgen Helene Seeberger Dorothy Long and Patricia Schlesch and two brothers Edward Seeberger and Otto Seeberger.

Lester Headington Aase Haugen Decorah Lutheran Church Russell Cemetery French & Balik Funeral Home Decorah Claribel Gary Curtis Mount Vernon Catherine Schroeder Sacred Heart Catholic Church Dennis Cain Church Haylock-O’hara & Lahey Maquoketa Asher William of Ankeny John Sigourney David Salt Lake City Myrle Schildgen Helene Seeberger Beverly Hills Calif Dorothy Long McLean, Va Patricia Schlesch Three Rivers Mich Edward Seeberger Otto Seeberger Poway

Monticello Woman Grace Gudenhauf 79 Dies in Sun City Arizona

Grace F Gudenhauf 79 of Sun City Arizona formerly of Monticello died Friday August 16 1996 after a sudden illness. Services at 10 am today at St Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church Sun City. Arrangements with Sunland Mortuary Sun City. Survived by eight daughters including LaVonne Salon Cave Creek Joan Lamparek Phoenix Teri Beach Tempe Mary Donals Long Beach Rebecca Arch Tustin Bernadette Radio Trabuco Canyon Janet Hallenbeck Berthoud Brenda Pihori Napa. five sons including David Phoenix Galen Nogales John Peoria Richard Las Vegas Michael Glendale. three sisters Mae Gudenhauf Marie Stevens Joyce Tenley. three brothers Duane Donald Lewis Slauson.

Grace F. Gudenhauf Sun City Ariz Monticello St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church Sunland Mortuary LaVonne Salon Cave Creek Joan Lamparek Phoenix Teri Beach Tempe Ariz Mary Donals Long Beach Calif Rebecca Arch Tustin Calif Bernadette Radio Trabuco Canyon Calif Janet Hallenbeck Berthoud Colo Brenda Pihori Napa David Galen Nogales John Peoria Richard Las Vegas Michael Glendale Mae Gudenhauf Marie Stevens Joyce Tenley Duane Donald Lewis Slauson

Evansdale resident Viola Williamson Ramos dies at 68

Viola C Williamson Ramos 68 of Evansdale formerly of Oelwein died Sunday August 18 1996 at Covenant Medical Center Waterloo after a sudden illness. Services are 1030 am Wednesday at First Church Oelwein led by Rev Frederick Fangmann Burial Woodlawn Cemetery rosary tonight after 3 pm at Hintz Geilenfeld Funeral Home Oelwein Survivors include five daughters Silvia Kay Bennett Stockton California Jacqueline Rowland Chariton Margaret Wirtz Lydia Reisner both of Oelwein and Lisa Prior Evansdale and a son Mark Ottumwa.

Viola C. Williamson Ramos Evansdale Oelwein Covenant Medical Center Waterloo Sacred Heart Catholic Church Frederick Fangmann Woodlawn Hintz- Geilenfeld

Doris G Schulietert Butschi obituary notes passing in Seattle

Doris G Schwietert Butschi 77 formerly of Coggan and Colesburg died Aug 18 1996 in Harbor View Hospital Seattle from injuries in an auto accident. Services 2 pm Thursday Manchester United Methodist Church burial Oakland Cemetery calling hours 4-9 pm Wednesday Leonard Mull er Funeral Home Manchester and after 1 pm Thursday at church. She is survived by daughter Margaret Ross Coggan two sons Richard Center Point and Martin Manchester and brother Martin Schwietert Colesburg.

Doris G. Schwietert Butschi Coggan and Colesburg Harbor View Hospital Seattle Manchester United Methodist Church Ellis Oakland Cemetery Leonard- Muller Funeral Home Manchester William Margaret Ross Coggan Richard Center Point Martin Martin Schwietert

In Memory Of Guidelines Notice

A brief help page explains in memory notices must be written and submitted by 4 p.m. weekday deadlines specify publication dates, with pricing at 40 cents per word and $10 per photo. For questions call 368 8873.

Keota Woman Alice Brinning Dies at 78

Alice S Brinning aged 78 died Monday August 19 1996 at University Hospitals Iowa City. Arrangements are pending with Powell Funeral Home in Keota.

Alice S. Brinning University Hospitals Iowa City Powell Funeral Home Keota

Services for Chalupnik Jr and Nowadzky and Wyatt

Funeral notices list Jerry Chalupnik Jr with graveside service at Rogers Grove Cemetery near Ely at 11 a.m. today with military rites by Ely American Legion St. Quentin Post 555. Edna C. Nowadzky has a 1 30 p.m. service at Murdoch Linwood Funeral Home with visitation after 12 30 p.m. Burial at Linwood Cemetery. Marva Iris Wyatt service at 11 a.m. today Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories, burial Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial gifts to St. Luke’s Hospice.

Jerry Chalupnik Jr Rogers Grove Ely Ely American Legion St. Quentin Post Brush Chapel Cedar Rapids Edna C. Nowadzky Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home Linwood Cemetery Marva Iris Wyatt

Death notices and obituaries guidelines and rates

The Gazette invites death notices and obituaries with immediate survivors and a photo as news items. Additional material such as education, service, hobbies, or memorials cost 35 cents per word. second day notices and out-of-town deaths are also 35 cents per word. Call 398-8221 for information.

the Gazette

Branstad insists gambling growth reflects personal choices

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad acknowledged the expansion of legalized gambling including riverboats tracks and casinos, noting his initial misgivings but allowing regulated activity. He stressed gambling decisions are made by individuals and urged honesty and corruption-free oversight as wagering nears $10 billion for 1996.

Gazette Des Moines Bureau Terry Branstad Iowa

Drain plan lifted limits for anglers at Lake Hendricks

The Iowa DNR will drain 42 acre Lake Hendricks near Riceville to repair the basin after winter fish kills. From Wednesday to Aug 28 anglers may fish without limits while following safety rules. fish meat will be discarded by the public. The lake will be restocked with fingerlings in 1997 and fishing resumes in 2 to 3 years.

Howard County Riceville Iowa Department of Natural Resources Lake Hendricks Mason City DNR

Linn District Court Misdemeanor Plea Bids

The Linn District Court logged pleas in 1995 drunken driving and related cases. Defendants Patsy A. Power William A. Rowland Bernard J. Oberbreckling Stephen J. Drakos Carolyn L. Nunemaker Steven J. Garity Daveen A Harrington Ronald R. Clark Minnie L. Wright Franklin D. Garrett Jr. Don D. Mull Kurt D. Kirchner Jeffrey A. Ness Dawn R. Wede faced amended public intoxication and assault charges with fines, jail terms, probation, or combinations.

Linn District Court Patsy A. Power Mount Vernon William A. Rowland Leisure Bernard J. Oberbreckling Winthrop Stephen J. Drakos Carolyn L. Nunemaker King Dr. SW Steven J. Garity 29Th Ave Daveen A. Harrington Fifth Ave Harrington Deniese Smith 15Th Street Ronald R. Clark Eighth Ave Clark Lois McDaniel Minnie L. Wright Hiawatha Joshua Klein Wright Don D. Mull Jeremy Meewes Second Third Avenues Mull Kurt D. Kirchner Vinton Kirchner Dawn R. Wede

In loving memory of Brian one year later

A year has passed since Brian died tears continue to fall for the young life lost and the memories remain bright for family and friends. Mom Kelly Mike Josh Karen Jessica Andy Matthew and others remember with love and sorrow.

Brian Mom Kelly Mike Josh Karen Jessica Andy Matthew

James Thomas Maddox Sr. Remembered in Prayer and Love

A heartfelt message to James Thomas Maddox Sr. expresses gratitude for his guidance and ongoing watchful presence. Gail notes he is in good hands, always in their hearts and prayers, and cherishes his spiritual care.

Gail

Church and Youth Plus notice deadlines listed

All items must be submitted in writing with a daytime phone number. Church page items due by noon Wednesday before Saturday publication. Youth Plus Eagle Scouts and announcements due by Tuesday before Thursday publication. Call 398 8320 or 398 8250 for submissions.

Call

Ex rep Shirley Chisholm to keynote Iowa diversity conference

Des Moines Iowa Lt Governor Joy Corning announced former New York congresswoman Shirley Chisholm will speak at the October diversity conference The Faces and Voices of Iowa Building CommUNITY to be held October 1 2 at the Des Moines Convention Center The event includes more than 40 workshops and the Prism Awards for top diversity programs and projects.

Gazette Des Moines Bureau DES Moines New York Shirley Chisholm Iowa Joy Corning Chisholm Corning Lieutenant Governor’s Committee On Diversity Des Moines Convention Center

Belmond man arrested in Iowa slaying

A Belmond man, Jose Aguilera, 41, was arrested in connection with the shooting death of Jesus Garcia, 26, of Rowan. Wright County officials say the shooting occurred on a street in Rowan and Aguilera was apprehended near Interstate 35 in Story County about 11:20 p.m. Sunday. He will be charged with first-degree murder.

ROWAN Belmond Iowa Wright County Jose Aguilera Jesus Garcia Lee Poppen Aguilera Story County Poppen

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