Deaths in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas
Obituary notices report Emily Frances Melloy 82 of Cedar Rapids died after a short illness at her niece’s home. Services 10 am Friday at Immaculate Conception Church with burial at St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Also listed are multiple deaths including Overoy June McIntyre 52 carbon monoxide suicide in Cedar Rapids and other obituaries with service details across Linn and surrounding counties.
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Emily Frances Melloy
Doris Brown
Second Ave
Melloy
Bernard
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Miss Melloy
Iowa
Michigan
Mary Esther
Charles Ronek
Cascade
Myrtle Sp
Overoy
June McIntyre
Lost Valley Road SE
Charles R. McIntyre
Linn County
Rochester
N.Y
Dallas
Texas
McIntyre
Lutheran Church
Panhellenic of
Allegheny College
Meadville
Alpha Xi Delta
Glen R. McIntyre
Dawn J
Gail F. McIntyre
Turner Chapel East
Arnold Herbst
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
Turner Crematory
Turner East
Robison, Gurtha J
Wesley United Methodist
Keota
Eugene Blake
Yakefield Parish
Keots Cemetery
Memorial Funeral Home
Martin S. Breiholz
Schaeffer Drive
Iowa City
Mr. Breiholz
Martin
Marion L. Peterson
Seattle
Wash
Merle Breiholz
Burlington
Janeba-Kuba Funeral Home
Ronald Pfluger
Bethany Lutheran Church
Cedar Memorial Cemetery
Janeba-Kuba West
Hillside Strangler Suspect York Linked After Phone Tip
York contacted police Wednesday two days after Mayor Bradley released a letter from a self proclaimed strangler. Detective traced a 45 minute call. York found at his doorway in shorts with a dog bite on the hand. He suggested a possible link to a victim but officials said no corroboration and no confession. York had varied statements and was later booked for processing. Victims ranged 12 to 28, many young women in Hollywood street life. York had ties to a religious group but friends say he left Children of God over five years ago.
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York
Tom Bradley
Gates
Bradley
Hollywood
Bill Devree
Han
Dle York
Jesus
Children of God
Friends
Suit seeks three million in gun death damages
Stella M. Sullivan as executor sues James Beyer in Johnson County District Court for 3 million alleging Beyer shot Garland Sullivan in Davenport on February 28 1976. The suit seeks 2 million actual and 1 million punitive damages claiming Beyer now resides at the Iowa Security Medical Facility Oakdale. The incident arose when Sullivan intervened during a custody dispute while Davenport, Iowa, police investigated. Beyer was charged with murder and convicted of manslaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Stella M. Sullivan
Garland Curtis Sullivan
Johnson County
James Beyer
Garland Sullivan
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Sullivan
Beyer
Iowa Security
Oakdale
Stella Sullivan
Horse-drawn bobsled rides open for weekend
Openings remain for horse-drawn bobsled rides sponsored by Kirkwood Community College and Indian Creek Nature Center on Saturday afternoon with 1:30 3 and 4:30 p.m. reservations. Call 398 5652 or 398 5654. Cost is 3 dollars per person for the hour. Robbery at 522 12th St SE Larry Hartson assaulted and robbed. jewelry taken. Burglary at 1542 16th Ave SE TV valued 350 dollars stolen. Burglary at 1352 Woodside Dr NW 2000 dollars in 100 bills stolen from a bedroom closet. Discount Auto ad with contact numbers.
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Kirkwood Community College
Indian Creek Nature Center
Larry Hartson
12Th St. SE
Blanche S. Youngton
Woodside Drive
Wild dogs kill 24 hogs near Fairbank farm
A pack of wild dogs is believed responsible for the death and maiming of 24 hogs on the Donald Willworth farm south of Fairbank early Wednesday. Buchanan County sheriff's deputies said the roaming dogs have been seen in the area for years and Iowa law allows shooting on sight if animals are maiming livestock.
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Fairbank
Donald Willworth
Buchanan County
Iowa
Fifth avenue liquor store manager fired
The Fifth Ave Liquor Store in Cedar Rapids fired manager Robert O. Young effective February 16. Young, 61, claimed the dismissal as unjust and cited poor storage space and delivery timing as contributing factors, while Drahota said the move was necessary for customer service and tax integrity.
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Iowa State Liquor
Fifth Ave. SE
Robert O. Young
21St St. NW
Young
The
Beer and Liquor Commission
Fifth Ave
the Gazette
State Merit Board
Jeanine Drahota
Commission
Drahota
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Ames
Iowa liquor stores seek funds to keep late hours in eight cities
Eight Iowa stores in Betten dorf Cedar Falls Coralville Council Bluffs Des Moines Dubuque Sioux City and Cedar Rapids show monthly sales from 137000 to 218000. Officials estimate $640 monthly to extend hours and seek a $153000 appropriation to set 10 p.m. closing in 16 state stores starting July 1.
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Bettendorf
Cedar Falls
Coralville
Council Bluffs
Des Moines
Dubuque
Sioux City
Cedar Rapids
Center Point Road
Gallagher
Iowa
Mississippi
Missouri River
Water plan aims to restore Lake Panorama area economy
Area firm Williams plans to use small lake water amounts to replace losses from cooling towers while preserving Lake Panorama recreation. The agreement with the Lake Panorama Association aims to restore area stability and benefit all, amid a project in federal bankruptcy court for three years.
Woman Dies After Clothing Catches Fire in Maynard
Margaret Moritz 86 died here Wednesday from burns when her clothing ignited after ashes from a cigarette spilled onto sewing material she was working on. The walker bound victim could not reach a phone or quench the flames. services set for Friday at 1 p.m. at St Pauls Lutheran Church with Delsing Wright's handling arrangements.
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Maynard
Margaret Moritz
Delsing-Wright’s
Defeat of consumer agency measure signals protest against big business
Consumer advocates decry heavy business influence after a House vote defeats a proposed agency backed by a broad coalition. Ralph Nader warns further mobilization as supporters vow to press Congress while the White House hints at executive options to sustain consumer representation. Esther Peterson notes ongoing White House support for consumer voices in government.
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Ralph Nader
Big Business
Congress
House
Congressional
Consumer Agency
Esther Peterson
Carter
White House
Marion teachers approve two year contract
The Marion district ratifies a two year master contract with the Marion Education Association by 84 percent. The agreement raises the base from 9 350 to 9 900 and the average salary in the district to 14 257. Hospitalization and Blue Cross Blue Shield premium changes are included.
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Ricca
Marion
Marion Education Association
Marjorie Reynolds
Marion Independent
Marion Board of Education
School District Considers Two-Story Addition Plan
A petition by United for Education proposes a two-story addition at the northeast corner of the existing building, built in 1903, to ease space as student numbers rise from 1969 to 1976. Voters previously opposed a gym. board calls the plan a stopgap and favors portable classrooms or a separate-site building, with a budget hearing set for March 8.
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United For Education
Rick Hannen
Rural Center Point
Neagle
OSHA fines drive dormitory safety upgrades and talks on exits
OSHA cited Central Fire Station in Iowa for repeat safety violations including missing tongue guards and unmarked exits. The department added a gate with a hasp, two new fire extinguishers, and is debating an escape method for the second floor while awaiting potential stair or ladder solutions.
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Edsel McMickle
Osha
Summerwill
Mary Bryant
Iowa Occupational Safety and Health Program
Department of Labor
Iowa
McMickle
Central Fire Station
Streets Department
Bryant
San Quentin Warden Uses Inmate Help to Open Car
San Quentin Prison Warden George Sumner faced a minor snag this week when a visitor locked keys in the car. He called on inmate Jerry Griffin, who opened the car in about 30 seconds.
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San Quentin
Calif
George Sumner
Sumner
Jerry Griffin
Griffin
Newspaper Advertising and the People Trade
The piece argues that advertising serves two aims: informing the public and driving sales. It frames newspapers as a vehicle to reach readers while persuading them to buy goods or services. It emphasizes the mutual benefit of clear, persuasive ads for communities and merchants alike.
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For Cancer Fund
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Victor
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St. Mary’s Church
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West Union
Clifford Clipperton
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Clarence — Sophie Helmold
St. John’s United Church of Christ
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Wilbur F. Buddenberg
Zion Lutheran Church
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Donald Kneeskern
Frankville Community Presbyterian Church
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Elberon
Joseph Bartash
Fellmer’s
Keystone
National Cemetery
Vining
Hillside Strangler
Caraleen Parker
16Th Ave
AllCar
MoPar
Handler
Second Avenue
7Th Street
Fifth Avenue Liquor Store
Senate
Newell Lash
Wilson’s
Quaker Oats
John E. Lapes
Third Avenue S.E
Vwellen Florist
Gazette
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