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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 2011

Page

6

Obituary Index for Iowa Communities

Obituary notices list residents including Louis Keliner in Cedar Rapids Verda Elizabeth Freese in Clarence Marilyn M. Estang in Coralville John G. Fay Alton Johnson Daniel Tucker Randy Kensler Joan Downey Vincent Wroblewski Joyce Kranz Margaret Squiers Clara Henkel in Vinton Monticello Newhall North English.

Cedar Rapids Louis Keliner Clarence Verda Elizabeth Rix) Freese Coralville Marilyn M. Estandig Iowa City John G Chip” Fay, Alton C Ac” Johnson, Daniel E Danny Tucker Marengo Randolph A Randy Kensler Marion Joan Joann” E. Downey Monticello Vincent A. Wroblewski Newhall Joyce A. Kranz North English Margaret Lee Squiers Vinton Clara Blanche Henkel

Death notices of James Skillings Bessie Konecny and Lukas Hegarty

James Skillings 61 died Friday Aug 19 2011 services by Schluter Balik Funeral Home Decorah. Bessie Konecny 92 died Sunday Aug 21 2011 services by Brush Chapel Cedar Rapids. Lukas Hegarty 4 died Sunday Aug 21 2011 services by Hrabak Funeral Home Belle Plaine.

James “Jim” Skillings Schluter-Balik Funeral Home Decorah Bessie B. Konecny Brush Chapel Cedar Rapids Lukas A. Hegarty Hrabak Belle Plaine

Obituary notices for Verda Freese and Joan Downey

Funeral services and memorials for Verda Elizabeth Freese and Joan Downey are announced with dates, locations, and surviving family. Verda Freese, 95, will be laid to rest at St John s Church Clarence Iowa, with burial at St John s Cemetery. Joan Downey, 78, Marion Iowa, honored with a funeral mass at St Joseph s Church and a rosary vigil at Murdoch Funeral Home.

Alton C Johnson 1918 2011 dies in Iowa City

Alton Clay Johnson 92 longtime Iowa City resident died Saturday August 20 2011 at Mercy Iowa City. A family gathering is set for Tuesday August 23 at Gay and Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service. A memorial fund is established in his memory. He worked for the University of Iowa as a mechanic and enjoyed NASCAR and his grandchildren. He was survived by four daughters and nine grandchildren. Also noted Daniel Tucker 51 of Iowa City has services pending at Gay and Ciha.

Alton Co Ac” Johnson Iowa City Mercy Iowa City Gay & Ciha Alton Alton Clay Johnson Johnson County Iowa Clay Neva Zager) Johnson Betty Jean Yeslinek Kahoka University of Iowa Jackie Jones Janetta Duke Kevin Mesa Ariz Janice Johnson Janet Norris Jeremy North Liberty Troy Jones Garrett Duke Justin Duke Samantha McElmeel Jack McElmeel Mason McElmeel Emma Norris Jacob Norris Owen Norris Betty Jean

Remembering John G Fay “Chip” 1925 2011 Iowa City

John G. Fay known as Chip, 85, died suddenly at Mercy Iowa City on August 20 2011. A funeral mass is set for August 26 at St Marys Catholic Church with burial at St Joseph Cemetery. He served as a firefighter and University of Iowa safety inspector, trained in first aid CPR and fire safety, and was a World War II veteran honored on a 2010 veterans flight. He was active in golf softball and local community life and survived by his wife Cleone and 20 plus descendants.

John G Chip” Fay Mercy Iowa John G. “Chip” Fay Iowa City William J Dorothy (Balluff) Fay Cosgrove Consolidated High School University of Iowa John St. Mary's Catholic Church Cleone Washington, D.C Dave Ruth) Fay Rochester Bill Tanya) Fay Elkader Mike Mary Knutson) Fay Denver Pat Fay Tom Fay Nile Heather) Fay Mark Karla) Fay Deb Steve Abbott West Branch Mary Tim Laughlin Naples Fla Dorothy Fay Elizabeth Betty” Kaerring Fisher Loretta Marsh Thomas Lensingfuneral

Joyce A Kranz 77 Newhall died after sudden illness

Joyce A Ford Kranz of Newhall died August 20 2011 at home following a sudden illness Memorial services are August 24 at St John Lutheran Church Newhall Private family interment at St John Cemetery Visitation August 23 4 to 7 p m Phillips Funeral Home Cedar Rapids area served by funeral home Memorial fund established The family notes her life as wife mother grandmother and avid reader with five grandchildren and two great grandchildren plus a pug named Gus

Joyce A. Kranz Newhall St. John Lutheran Church Steven Rempfer St. John Cemetery Phillips Funeral Home Vinton Phillipsfuneralhomes Joyce A. Ford Cedar Rapids Charles Franklin Alma Kellerhals Ford McKinley High School Merlon G. Kranz First Lutheran Church Joyce Collins Radio Merlon Kathy Michael) Collins McAllester Okla Miriam George) Simpson Ventura Marty Julie) Kranz Iowa City Steven Kranz United Arab Emirates Gina Jim) Hiscock Washington, D.C Aaron Peggy) Simpson Omaha Neb Jonathan Rayanna Hosokawa) Collins Dallas Texas Gregory Collins Wichita Kan Kelsey Kranz Thomas Charlie Hiscock Edith Evans Gordon, Neb Ruth Ken) Warren

Kellner Funeral Mass Planned in Cedar Rapids

Louis Kellner funeral arrangements announced with a Mass at St. Matthew Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Wednesday led by Rev. David Beckman. Interment follows at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery with military honors. Visitation set for Tuesday 5 to 7 p.m. at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home and after 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

Louis Kellner St. Matthew Catholic Church David Beckman Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home

Coralville Woman Marilyn Estandig Dies at 81

Marilyn M. Estandig, 81, of Coralville, died Sunday, August 21, 2011, at Mercy Iowa City. Services are pending through Gay and Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service.

Marilyn M. Estandig Coralville Mercy

Randy Kensler 88 of Marshalltown dies after Marengo years

Randolph A Randy Kensler 88 of Marshalltown formerly of Marengo died Saturday August 20 2011 Funeral services are set for 3 PM Wednesday August 24 at Kloster Funeral Home Marengo with Rev Douglas Morton officiating Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery Blairstown Visitation is 4 to 7 PM Tuesday at the funeral home A memorial fund is established He is survived by his daughter Carol Kensler of Marshalltown four grandchildren six great grandchildren and by his parents his wife Estelle a brother Gaylen and a sister Rowena Kirchner.

Randolph A Randy” Kensler Marshalltown Marengo Kloster Funeral Home Douglas Morton Pleasant Hill Cemetery Blairstown Randy Carol Kensler Estelle Gaylen Rowena Kirchner Klosterfuneralhome. Com

Death notices and obituaries deadline policy

The daily paper publishes death notices and obituaries free of charge in the index if submitted with name age residence date of death and funeral home. Arrangements pending or other obituary material incur 50 cents per word and photos cost 10 dollars with prepayment required.

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In Memory Of guidelines for tributes and notices

Publication guidance outlines how to honor deceased friends and family. It notes a 50 cent per word charge and 10 dollar per picture, with forms available and requests for a specified publication date.

Vincent Wroblewski mourned in Monticello rites

Vincent Wroblewski 85 formerly of Monticello passed away July 23 2011 at Shady Rest Care Center Cascade. Visitation Aug 23 at Kramer Funeral Home with a 6 30 PM parish scripture service. Graveside honors by Monticello Drill Team and Iowa Army Guard. Funeral Wed 10 30 AM Sacred Heart Catholic Church burial Sacred Heart Cemetery. Born March 31 1926 in Monticello to Anton and Florence Wroblewski served in US Army 1944 1946 748th AAA Gun Battalion. Survived by sister Betty Schlimmer two nephews two nieces and grandnieces. Memorials preferred. Information at www.kramerfuneral.com.

Joan “Joann”E. Downey Marion God Dennis Donna Oldorf House of Mercy Hiawatha St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center Joan Edgewood Iowa Ralph and Olaf Clute) Funk Edgewood High School Robert J Bob” Downey St. Mark’s Catholic Church Robert Army National Guard Alabama Camp Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center Prairiewoods Kathy Terry Topeka Kan Patricia Fort Wayne Ind Teresa Clark Mike Colleen Charles City Don Marilynne Eagan, Minn Kurt Debora Cedar Rapids John Cathy Overland Park Kane David Wendy Jeanette Rops Judy Long American Cancer Society Murdochfuneralhome Kramer Funeral Home Monticello Iowa Army Guard Sacred Heart Catholic Church Sacred Heart Cemetery Keith Birch Vincent Anton Florence Parrott Wroblewski United States Army 748Th Betty Schlimmer Jack Renae) Schlimmer Lincoln Neb James Ellen) Weis Jacksonville Fla Jean Kenny) Wilson Clay Center Kathleen Weis New Hope Josh Jackie Renee Jennifer Chris Angie Christina Helen Weis Tom Schlimmer Kramerfuneral.com

Margaret Squiers 76 Dallas native dies after cancer battle

Margaret Lee Squiers 76 of Dallas Texas formerly of North English Iowa died August 20 2011 after a yearlong cancer battle at Medallion Senior Living Community Dallas Born June 28 1935 in North English daughter of Dean and Elizabeth Yates Thomas Graduated North English High School 1953 and American Institute of Business Des Moines Married Dale Squiers 1959 in North English later divorced Survived by sons Jay and Gil and four grandchildren Graveside service August 28 at North English Cemetery Memorials American Cancer Society Powell Funeral Home North English in charge.

Margaret Lee Squiers Dallas Texas North English Medallion Margaret Iowa Dean Barney Elizabeth Betty) Yates Thomas American Institute of Business Des Moines Dale Squiers Ford Motor Co Omaha Jefferson Express Jay Squiers Meg Gil Sq American Cancer Society Powell Funeral Home Powellfuneralhomes.com

Clara Henkel 91 Vinton Iowa obituary

Clara Blanche Henkel age 91 of Vinton died August 20 2011 at Vinton Lutheran Home after an extended illness. Private service and burial at Evergreen Cemetery Vinton. Memorial fund established. Born October 16 1919 at Shellsburg daughter of Ottis D and Nellie Engeldow Coy. Married Ted Henkel February 12 1938 at Van Horne. Survived by daughter Louise Grant Cedar Rapids three grandchildren six great grandchildren three great great grandchildren one brother Junior and two sisters Genevieve Thicher Edith Williams. Phillips Funeral Homes Vinton in charge of arrangements. Memorial fund details online.

Clara Blanche Henkel Vinton Vinton Lutheran Evergreen Cemetery Clara Blanche Coy Ottis D Nellie Engeldow Coy Shellsburg Ted Henkel van Horne Louise Grant Cedar Rapids Genevieve Thicher Edith Williams Phillipsfuneralhomes Phillips Funeral Homes

Heartfelt tribute poem from Karilyn on loss

The speaker expresses deep sorrow from Karilyn after a loved one’s passing. The lines convey that part of the author remains with the departed and that the moment of God calling home marked a lasting separation.

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Tracr Verda Elizabeth (Rix) Freese St. John's United Church of Christ Mears St. John’s Cemetery Chapman Funeral Home Paul H Alma (Goldsmith) Rix Clarence High School Herbert Freese Frederick Roger Curtis Partners-in-Study Clarence Park Boosters St. John’s United Church of Christ Women’s Fellowship Kings Daughters Fred Anne Waterloo Heather Westport Mass Mary Freese Therese David) Ostermann el Centro Calif Michelle Jim) Byard Brad Lena) Freese Tucson Eric Amanda) Freese Paul Elna Graf St. John’s United Church of Christ, Alzheimer’s Association St. Luke’s Hospice Chapmansh. Com Daniel E Danny” Tucker Vincent Wroblewski Cade Moi Shady Rest Care Center Cascade A. Cascello Ial Fund Love Karilyn James E. McArthur CSM
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