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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 2003
Page
18
Multiple Cedar Rapids area obituaries note deaths Aug 22 23 2003 from St Luke s Hospital and local facilities. Amanda Cousins Harold W Oates Libbie Lopata Studt Delbert Eugene Kirby Jr Jonathan James Caraway James D DeHaven Amanda M Mallie Fanny Smucker are named with funeral homes and service details.
Emblems to accentuate the deceased's involvement in various organizations are available at 10 dollars each. Up to three symbols may be used per obituary. Some examples are shown. Also available are emblems for other organizations and fraternal groups.
Two local obituaries report Andrew Allen D Sommers 380 died August 22 2003 in Finley Hospital Dubuque after a lingering illness. Services set for August 26 at Salem Lutheran Church with burial at Andrew Cemetery. Survivors include Lois and several Sommers relatives in Mesa and Maquoketa. Frances Katherine Sophia Mortensen Diveney 90 died August 22 2003 in Mercytown City from heart attack and stroke complications. Service August 24 at Stacy Lewis Funeral Home with burial at Conesville Cemetery. Survived by three daughters and five sons.
Reynolds John Scheffert 86 died Friday August 22 2003 at Central Community Hospital Elkader after a short illness. Services 11 a.m. Monday at St Michael’s Church Garber with burial at St Joseph Cemetery El kader. Visiting 3 to 7 p.m. today at Tuecke Allen Funeral Garnaville with wake at 4 p.m. and rosary at 7 p.m. One hour before services Monday at the church. He is survived by Bernice and three sons Gail Leland and Mark.
Paul Kenmore Scott known as Scotty died August 22 2003 at Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids after a brief illness. He founded a storied athletic career at Cornell College and coached wrestling to national titles. Survived by wife Betty Jane and family, with memorials to Cornell College Scholarship Fund. Morgan Funeral Home Mount Vernon assisting.
Directory snippet lists individuals and spouses across Iowa towns including Cedar Rapids Elgin Garber Hiawatha Independence Iowa City Kalona Marion Monona Monticello Mount Vernon New Albin Vinton Williamsburg Worthington with full names and middle initials.
Milton Sommermeyer 385 of Waukon died after a lengthy illness. Memorial services set for 3 p.m. Monday at St. Peter's United Church of Christ New Albin with Rev. William Reese. Burial in St. Peter's Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday at the church. Survived by Gertrude and two sons Donald of New Albia and Gary of Far Rockaway New York.
Joseph F. Burns 85 died Saturday August 23 2003 at his home after a brief illness. Friends may call 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Reiff Funeral Home Dyersville where arrangements are pending.
A memorial poem honors Buck Ellis born December 1 1935 died August 25 2002. The writer describes sudden loss and enduring love with family names and prayers for Buck’s peace in heaven. The verse expresses longing, gratitude for shared life, and memory that remains in hearts. Names include Jane Richard Jenny John Kim Tania Richelle Cassi Cory William.
David G Novak born April 15 1911 died August 27 2000 remembered by family on a day noting Mars will be closest to Earth on the anniversary of his death. The message expresses admiration for his humility and enduring affection and notes he is missed today and always.
A circular explains submission rules for In Memory Of notices. Requests must be written by 4 p m on weekdays with publication date specified. Form availability, price 35 cents per word and 10 dollars per photo, and contact number 398 8221.
The Gazette lists submission hours for death notices and obituaries including daily deadlines and holiday times. It notes that notices with immediate survivors and a photo are published as news, with per word charges for additional material and second day notices, plus optional emblems and a contact number for more information.
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