Deaths of Cedar Rapids residents span several families
The obituary notices report Wesley L Malone 60 of 1035 Regent St NE died at home after a long illness. Also Perry White 78 of 2745 Fourth Ave Marion died at Mercy Hospital after a long illness. Emma Zbanek 85 of 2820 18th St SW died at Mercy Hospital after a brief illness. Additional notices list graveside and church services for Hartz Adam Coons Don Austin and Olive I Wicks with arrangements at Cedar Memorial and Morgan Funeral Homes and memorials to the American Cancer Society and local churches.
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Wesley L. Malone
Regent St. NE
Cedar Rapids
Enid
Okla
Bonnie R. Morris
Hiawatha
Kaw
The
Gazette
American Legion
Hanford Post
International Typographical Union
Army Air Corps
Kelly
Cindy Swanson
Sarles
N.D
Patti Boots
James
Independence
Kan
Helen Dugal
Oaklawn
Ill
Cedar Memorial Chapel
David N. Roth
Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church
American Cancer Society
10Th St
Cedar Memorial Funeral Home
Perry White
Fourth Ave
Marion
Mercy Hospital
Laurel
Iowa
Hazel Kafer
Iowa City
White
Springville
Methodist Church
John
Welden
Elbert
Mechanicsville
Ruth Gordon
Martelle
Baxter's
Jay A. Miller
Cedar Memorial Cemetery
Emma Zbanek
18Th St
Ely
Joseph Zbanek
Honey Grove
United Methodist Church of
Lisbon
First Presbyterian Church
United Methodist
Agnes Konicek
Libbie Zach
Doris Petrak
Mary Jiroutek
James DeSmith
Lisbon Cemetery
Morgan Funeral Home
Hartz
Adam
Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Don Collins
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Beatty-Bearle-Murdoch’s
Coons
Don Austin
Marilynn L. Hamilton
Prairie Chapel United Methodist Church
Olive I. Wicks
Johnson Ave
Deaths in Iowa region announce last rites and burials
Obituary notices list multiple Iowa towns with names, ages, and burial sites. Details include service times at churches and funeral homes, with callers allowed on Sundays, and memorials to kidney foundation, IOOF, or American Cancer Society as specified. Some entries note prior residences or locations like Orlando Florida.
Two Women Die In Trafalgar Square New Year Tragedy
In London Trafalgar Square two women were crushed to death and at least 36 people injured as crowds surged forward after midnight while about 100000 gathered to welcome 1983. Police say the incident appears accidental as crowds thinned and exits became blocked leaving many unable to escape.
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London (Ap
London
Trafalgar Square
London Ambulance Service
The
Nelson
Rabbits Stolen From Elderly Cedar Rapids Woman
Marilyn Gilbert reports two pet rabbits stolen from her 87-year-old mother Madge Ford’s rural Cedar Rapids residence. The breeding rabbits, one male and one female, had lived near the home for about a year. A spent shotgun shell was found near the cages and she suspects possible motives, though she declines to name suspects.
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Marilyn Gilbert
Gilbert
Fourth Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids
Madge Ford
Linn County
West Union teen dies from gunshot at home
Fayette County Sheriffs Department reports Larry Moore 17 of Hawkeye died from a personal safety related gunshot wound at the Gerald Oak land residence in West Union. He was the son of Rodney and Mrs. Moore of Hawkeye.
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West Union
Fayette County
Clarifications Corrections From Gazette Space
The Cedar Rapids Care Center is not in the skilled care program and left on Oct 1 The Iowa Department of Social Services official had listed it among 23 nursing homes in the program The Gazette will publish corrections for inaccuracies and misleading headlines upon review and contact at 398 8313
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa Department of Social Services
Gazette
Cedar Rapids issues first cable TV theft charge
John Smith of 801 Third Ave SW becomes the first person charged under Cedar Rapids new ordinance banning cable TV theft. Smith faced a simple misdemeanor after authorities observed an illegal hookup from his home to a neighbor, with a $100 fine or 30 days in jail potential. The ordinance passed December 8 and also bans altering company equipment.
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John Smith
Third Ave
Smith
Cox Cable Television Co
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines Woman Dies in Northwest Side Fire
A middle aged woman identified as Virginia Power died in a Friday morning fire that engulfed her two story Des Moines home on the near northwest side. Fire crews found Power in a bathroom after entering the smoke filled residence but could not rescue her. An autopsy will determine cause of death. officials suspect smoke inhalation.
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Des Moines
Virginia Power
Polk County
R.C. Wooters
Power
Wooters
Orange Bowl revelers urged to avoid riot area in Miami
Police warned white motorists to stay out of the Overtown riot zone after a deadly shooting at a video arcade sparked unrest during the King Orange Jamboree Parade. A reported half‑million people attended as 378 officers patrolled the two‑mile route amid five state cars and 36 motorcycles. The area’s restrictions were eased the day of the parade, with no new violence reported, while investigations continued into the arcade shooting and officer conduct.
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Miami
Howard Gary
Overtown
Newell Johnson Jr
Eagle
Recreation Establishment Inc
Angelo Bitsis
Luis Alvarez
Bitsis
Alvarez
Miami Herald
Department
Herald
Shelby County girl dies after sled collision in Iowa
A 12 year old Panama girl, Teresa Mills, died after riding a sled into a county road in Shelby County near Panama. The driver, James Schwerey of Panama, said he did not see the child. No charges were filed. In a separate crash, Martin Pranschke, 76, of Ute died in a head on collision on Highway 141. Michael T. Smith of Soldier was listed in serious condition in Omaha. Passenger Mark Gosseler of Ute was treated and released.
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United Press International
Iowa
Panama
Shelby County
Teresa Mills
Kenneth Mills
James Schwerey
Ute
Martin Pranschke
Pranschke
Michael T. Smith
Soldier
Smith
Omaha
Mark Gosseler
Denison
Crawford County
Council Bluffs
Fire prevention tips for home safety
Government study warns up to 3000 home fire deaths yearly could be prevented through preventive measures. Use metal containers for matches, non-combustible ashtrays, smoke detectors, and keep basements storerooms and attics free of rubbish. Avoid rugs with cords and ensure cords and lamps are in good condition.
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U.S
Daughters and Sons Reported in Local Vital Statistics
Vital statistics record multiple births on Dec 31 and Dec 30 with listed families including Armstrong, Rowe, Lorenzen, Baskerville, Schulte, Roland, and Chittick entries with addresses. Several medical emergencies and one gas line incident are logged across Thursday and Friday with times and locations on 18th St SW, Southgate Court, Third St NW, Clifton St NE, Edgewood Road SW, and Bever Ave SE.
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Candy
Larry Rowe
Toddville
Karen
Gary Lorenzen
Zika Ave
Karla
Dennis Baskerville
B Ave
Rhonda Schulte
Fourth Ave
Marion
Nancy
Jeffrey Roland
25Th St
Christine
Stephen Chittick
Twin Pine Drive
Third St
Clifton St
C Ave
Edgewood Road
19Th St
Bever Ave
Gazette holiday newsroom hours and obituary deadline
Due to the New Year holiday the Gazette newsroom opens at 4 p.m. Today. Obituary information or other items for Sunday morning publication may be delivered to the newsroom or called in after 4 p.m. The deadline for such information is 9 p.m.
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Gazette
City Desk
Gazette Publisher Details and Subscription Rates
The Gazette founded in 1883 by The Gazette Company operates daily and Sunday from 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Subscriptions priced by carrier 1.95 weekly and mail editions 9.20 for 4 weeks 95.00 for 52 weeks with regional variations and carrier restrictions. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local and AP dispatches.
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Gazette
Gazette Company
Third Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
U.S
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