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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1997

Page

8

Death notices from Eastern Iowa list multiple obituaries

Edwin L. Jones aged 83 of Pewaukee Wisconsin formerly of Cedar Rapids died February 17 1997 after a brief illness. Raymond L Nedrow aged 70 of Iowa City died February 16 1997 after a short ALS illness with services at St Ludmila Catholic Church and military burial at Linwood Cemetery. Lawrence E Larry Reading aged 84 of Cedar Rapids died February 16 1997 after a short illness with services at St Matthew Catholic Church and burial at Mount Calvary. Donald Wroblewski aged 69 of Sunnyland Illinois formerly Anamosa died February 15 1997 from breathing complications with services in East Peoria Illinois and burial at St John's Lutheran Cemetery. Survivors and memorials include wives children siblings grandchildren and relatives listed with addresses and cities. Military and community affiliations noted for Nedrow and Reading and Wroblewski's Navy service and employment.

Edwin L. Jones Pewaukee Wis Cedar Rapids River Hills West Healthcare Center Turner Chapel West Donald Wroblewski Sunnyland Ill Anamosa Methodist Medical Center Peoria Remmert Funeral Home East Peoria St. John's Lutheran Cemetery

Grinnell Service for Wilma Ester

Wilma Tootie Ester 91 formerly of Tama and Toledo died of congestive heart failure Sunday February 16 1997 at Friendship Manor Grinnell A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Smith Funeral Home Grinnell with visitation from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery Tama There are no immediate survivors

Wilma ‘‘Tootie Ester Tama Toledo Friendship Manor Grinnell Smith Funeral Home Oak Hill Cemetery

Carol Covington Davis Services Set in Central City

Funeral services for Carol Covington Davis will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Murdoch Funeral Home in Central City. Burial follows at Mount Clark Cemetery. Friends may call today from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Carol Covington Davis Murdoch Funeral Home Central City Mount Clark Cemetery

Emil Oltmann 71 former Anamosa resident dies

Emil Oltmann 71 of Monticello formerly of Anamosa died Monday morning February 17 1997 at home after a sudden illness Arrangements are pending with Goettsch Funeral Home Monticello

Emil Oltmann Anamosa Goettsch Funeral Home Monticello

Obituary: Richard Brownell 50 of Traer dies of AIDS

Richard Harvey Brownell 50 of Traer and formerly Oelwein died of AIDS Saturday February 15 1997 at University Hospitals Iowa City arrangements are pending with Hintz Geilenfeld Funeral Home Oelwein

Richard Harvey Brownell Traer Oelwein University Hospitals Iowa City Hintz-Geilenfeld Funeral Home

Mildred Yarbrough Huber 191-1997 Solon obituary

Mildred Yarbrough Huber 91 of Solon Nursing Care Center died Sunday Feb 16 1997 after a long illness. Services are 10 am Wednesday at St Marys Solon with burial at Oakland Cemetery. Visitation 2 to 7 pm today at Brosh Funeral Home Solon. Survivors include daughter Marilyn Merritt four sons two daughters 10 grandchildren 18 great grandchildren and three half sisters. She was born Jan 8 1906 in Johnson County married Arnold Huber Feb 14 1928. Memorials to St Marys Church Building Fund.

Mildred Yarbrough Huber Solon St. Mary’s Catholic Church Joseph Sparks Oakland Cemetery Brosh Funeral Home Marilyn Merritt M.K Pete Waco Texas Paul Sandy Magalia Calif Lawrence Skip Pat James Connie Ben North Liberty Winifred Ham Elnora Altman Dorothy Reyhons Adel Charles Annice Shaffer Yarbrough Johnson County Mildred Arnold Huber

Minnie McDonald 92 dies after long illness

Minnie McDonald 92 died Sunday evening February 16 1997 at Marengo Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Services 10 30 a m Thursday at Kloster Valentine Funeral Home Marengo with Rev Randy Kittelson Burial in Marengo Cemetery Friends may call 4 to 8 p m Wednesday at the funeral home Survivors include her husband William three stepdaughters Treasure Stohlmann of Omaha Elaine Miller of Mitchellville and Karen Hiatt of Fairfax ten stepgrandchildren and numerous stepgreat grandchildren Also listed are former spouse Clarence Kerns parents four brothers and two sisters.

Minnie McDonald Marengo Memorial Hospital Kloster-Valentine Funeral Home Marengo Randy Kittelson Marengo Cemetery William Treasure Stohlmann John Omaha Neb Elaine

Death notices and obituaries follow in Iowa City list

Richard W Gough 76 of 1406 Franklin St died of cancer February 17 1997 at Mercy Hospital. Funeral 10 a m Thursday at St Patrick's Church Iowa City with burial at St Joseph Cemetery. Survivors include wife Sue a son John and wife Shirley of Greensboro NC five daughters Nancy Voss and husband Rick Judy Jensen and husband Bill Kathryn Gough of Chicago Patricia Wittenburg and husband Harvey and Kathy Wittenburg and husband Andy nine grandchildren two sisters and a brother. Memorials to American Cancer Society or Ronald McDonald House. Roberta Louise Murphy 71 died February 17 1997 at Mercy Hospital. Arrangements pending with Lensing Funeral Cremation Service. Schneberger formerly of 1217 E Davenport St died February 17 1997 at Iowa City Rehabilitation Health Care Center. Services 1 30 p m Wednesday at St Wenceslaus Church burial St Joseph. Rose Marie Ruth and husband Jack of Iowa City son Rich Schwaigert of Iowa City eight grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren plus four brothers and one infant sister. Mary Viola Schwaigert 84 of 103 Cardiff Circle died February 16 1997 at Mercy Hospital. Services 10 a m Wednesday at St Patrick's Church burial St Joseph. Friends may call after 3 p m today at Lensing Funeral Cremation Service. Rose Marie Ruth and husband Jack listed. other relatives include Carl Schwaigert and Mary Sullivan family connections detailed.

Raymond Lewis Nedrow Oklahoma Ave Veterans Affairs Medical Center Iowa City St. Ludmila Catholic Church Harry Koelker Linwood Cemetery Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home Patricia Ann Linda K. Lankton Gary Helena Mont Donel R. Nedrow Patricia Cedar Rapids David K. Nedrow Cheryl Cedar Falls Ralph Nedrow Jay Fredrickson Sacramento Calif Dorothy Hootman Douds Iowa Ruth Ina Crow Florida Lena Marie Willier Milton Mary Cosby Burlington Jason Tiffaney Lankton Adam Nicholas Nedrow Jeremy Nedrow Donel Lewis Ethel Marie Nedrow Alicia Marie Nedrow Keosauqua Patricia Ann Kluck Dubuque Milwaukee Railroad Allen Motors VFW American Legion Hanford Odd Fellows Lodge Cedar Valley Marine Corps League Lawrence E Larry Reading 27Th St St. Matthew Catholic Church Robert Hogan Mount Calvary Cemetery Teahen Funeral Home Florence Beverly Haddon Denver Colo Patricia Reading Paso Robles Lawrence “Bud” Reading Boston Grace Caron Sarasota Fla Richard W Dick’ Gough Franklin St Mercy Hospital St. Patrick’s Catholic Church James Urba St. Joseph Cemetery Lensing Sue John Gough Shirley Greensboro N.C Nancy Voss Rick Judy Jensen Bill Kathryn Gough Chicago Patricia Wittenburg Harvey Onalaska Wis Kathy Wittenburg Andy Sutherlin Ore Bobby Tony Katie Bryan Ben Eric Caleb Timothy Mandy Helen Rita Earl Johnson County John Francis Anna Catherine Shay Gough Sue Lunsford Marquette Council of Knights of Columbus God’s Helping American Cancer Society Ronald McDonald House Schneberger E. Davenport St St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church Ed Fitzpatrick James B Mary Viola Schwaigert Cardiff Circle St. Patrick's Catholic Church James Viba Rose Marie Ruth Jack Rich Schwaigert Maureen John Tim Marcia Melanie Tom Steve Karen Michael A.J Jill Lindsey Amy Laurie Daniel Allison Quinn Sam Conner Joseph Sullivan Blue Grass Bernard Sullivan Dallas Richard Sullivan Sherrard, NL Myrl Sullivan Palm Springs Carl Carol Frank Jim Wayne Regina

Vinton Kester Brannaman Shoemaker 93 dies in Virginia

VINTON Kester L Brannaman Shoemaker, age 93, died Sunday February 16 1997 after a short illness at Virginia Gay Hospital. Services set for 1030 AM Wednesday at First Christian Church Vinton with burial in Urbana Cemetery. Visitation today 2 to 8 PM at Overton Family Funeral Home Vinton. The Rev David Gates to officiate. She leaves Arnold two stepdaughters Shirley Cornelis Boone Betty Birch Ottumwa and a half brother Raymond Ashlock Cedar Rapids.

Kester L. Brannaman Shoemaker Virginia Gay Hospital First Christian Church Vinton Urbana Overton Family Funeral Home David Gates Arnold Shirley Cornelis Boone Betty Birch Ottumwa Raymond Ashlock Cedar Rapids

Services for Lewis E. Everett Held Today

Lewis E. Everett's funeral service took place at 10:30 a.m. today at Murdoch Linwood Funeral Home followed by burial at Linwood Cemetery.

Lewis E. Everett Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home Linwood Cemetery

SNITKER RONALD J. DIES IN FLORIDA AT 90

Ronald J. Snitker 90 of Punta Gorda Florida formerly of Waukon Iowa died Sunday February 9 1997 after a lengthy illness. Memorial services will be held in Punta Gorda with burial later in Waukon Iowa. Survived by wife Leota of Punta Gorda children James in Waukon Charles in Solon Mary Kaye Ernst in Linden TN Kenneth in Van Horne Ronnie in Fort Myers Beach and stepdaughters Shirley Pausch and Lolly Hirth of Waukon plus grandchildren and great grandchildren and his first wife Lorrayne Byrnes Snither son Alan and several brothers and sisters. Memorials to local hospice.

Ronald J. Snitker Punta Gorda Fla Waukon Leota Pamiami James Donna Charles Sharon Solon Mary Kaye Tony

Thornburg Woman Marie Fern Rauch Clemens Dies

Marie Fern Rauch Clemens, 70, died Feb 17 at home after a lengthy illness. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday at Harden Funeral Chapel What Cheer led by Rev Jim Stout. Burial at Sixteen Cemetery near Thornburg. Friends may call 7 to 8:30 p.m. tonight at the funeral home. Survived by son Mick of Thornburg and daughter Terri Smith of What Cheer.

Clemens Harden What Cheer Jim Stout Thornburg Mick Terri Smith

West Branch notices for Lucille Wilcox Waters death

Lucille Wilcox Waters 31 formerly of Downey died Sunday February 16 1997 after an extended illness in Mercy Hospital Iowa City. Services 2 p.m. Wednesday at West Branch United Methodist Church burial Downey Cemetery. Friends may call 4 to 8 p.m. today at Barker Funeral Home West Branch. Survivors include six sons Gerald Charles Kenneth Ray Donald Ronald a sister Bonita Moore and a brother Ronald Wilcox.

Lucille Wilcox Waters Downey Mercy Hospital Iowa City West Branch United Methodist Church Richard Paulus Downey Cemetery Barker Funeral Home West Branch Gerald Charles Kenneth Ray Houston Donald Des Moines Ronald Glenwood Bonita Moore California Ronald Wilcox Tampa Fla

Martha L Kuch 94 obituary

Martha L. Kuch 94 former resident of Long Beach California and Williamsburg died February 17 1997 at West Ridge Care Center Cedar Rapids Arrangements are pending with Uhlmann Powell Funeral Home Williamsburg

Martha L. Kuch Long Beach Calif Williamsburg West Ridge Care Center Cedar Rapids Uhlmann-Powell Funeral Home

Death Notices and Obituaries Guidelines and Rates

The Gazette publishes pending death notices as news with survivors and a photo. Additional obituary material costs 35 cents per word. second day or out of town notices also 35 cents per word. Call 398 8221 for more information.

the Gazette

In Memory Of A Loving Family Member

A short memorial note honors loved ones who touched the family’s lives and left lasting footprints on their hearts. Parents, Dana, Kelly and Bob are named among those remembered with affection and gratitude.

Susan Grumman Remembered by Family and Friends

A brief tribute to Susan Grumman born February 16 1955 and died August 19 1993. Family members Nancy Diane and Karen express their loss and love.

Susan Grumman

Branstad says bid for Senate unlikely in 98

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad said it is extremely unlikely he will run for the U.S. Senate in 1998. House Majority Leader Brent Siegrist announced an exploratory committee for higher office, with possible runs for governor or the 4th District seat if Greg Ganske seeks another post.

Des Moines Terry Branstad Senate House Brent Siegrist Charles Grassley Grassley Branstad U.S. Senate Siegrist Statehouse Council Bluffs Greg Ganske Iowa Ganske

Linn-Mar bond issue questions outline space and growth

The Linn-Mar district explains how a $250000 emergency fund in 1997 98 and 1998 99 would pay salaries and startup costs if a bond fails. It notes space solutions like portable buildings and renting space, and discusses impacts on grades class size and programs.

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ALS Foundation Suite Ventura Blvd Woodland Hills Anthony Reading Tania Kelly A. Reading New York Daniel S. Reading Buzzards Bay Mass Hal Haddon Bud Diane Bement Florence M. Jacobs Delta Sigma Pi Hospice of Mercy Steven Wroblewski Starr Jean) Porter David Wroblewski Cindy Marion Erik Donna) Frye Washington, Ill Stanley Wroblewski Hiawatha Robert Wroblewski South Lake Tahoe Fred Ben Wroblewski Northfield Minn Montgomery Franz Grace Dirks Wroblewski Navy Keystone Co Illinois Central Victor Roberta Louise Murphy Bon Aire Mobile Home Park Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service Elsie M. Schreiber Mary Eva B. Beard Sullivan Carl William Schwaigert Wadena Legion of Mary and Altar and Rosary Society Marie Fern Rauch Kimberly Coonrod Dana Kelly Bob Nancy, Diane Ron Corbett Paul Pate David Oman Linn-Mar Marc McCoy Marion Independent Washington Edgewood Rd Marion Blvd Eris United Security Savines Bank Krebs Flower Robert Wilson Ave Mon
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