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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1997

Page

10

Deaths East Iowa Lloyd A. Buelow 75

Lloyd Albert Buelow 75 of 3837 Vine Ave SE died July 20 1997 at home after a long illness. Services 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity United Methodist Church burial Linwood Cemetery. Survivors include wife Irene a son Phillip L. Buelow and Mary of Anamosa a daughter Charlene M. Wilson of Mount Vernon three grandchildren Nick Buelow Sara Wilson Christopher Wilson two sisters and three brothers. He married Irene Peters in 1950 served in World War II and worked 36 years at Wilson Foods. A second death notice for a 88 year old son of Manor Care is noted with arrangements pending Turner Chapel East.

Lloyd Albert Buelow Vine Ave Trinity United Methodist Church Brian Milford Linwood Cemetery Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home Irene Phillip L. Buelow Mary Anamosa Charlene M. Wilson Mount Vernon Nick Buelow Sara Wilson Christopher Wilson Hilda Chekal Gladys Voss Belle Plaine Leo Blairstown Albert Cedar Rapids Raymond Palo Irene Veenstra-Kinderknecht Everett Louis Luzerne Iowa Louis Henry Augusta Charlotte Willenbrock Buelow Irene Maxine Peters Wilson Foods

Fairbank man Daryl Fox dies after sudden illness

Daryl Fox 48 of rural Fairbank died Saturday July 19 1997 at his home after a sudden illness. Services 2 p.m. today at Hintz Geilenfeld Funeral Home Oelwein with Rev LaVerne Streich. Burial Floral Hills Memorial Gardens Hazleton. Friends may call after 9 a.m. today at the funeral home. Survivors include father Melvin of Oelwein five brothers Lyle Toddville Paul Jim David and John all of Oelwein and three sisters Sharon Corkery Independence Carol Daily Shepherdsville Ky and Diane McCormick Boyd Minn.

Daryl Fox Fairbank Hintz-Geilenfeld Funeral Home Oelwein LaVerne Streich Floral Hills Memorial Gardens Hazleton Melvin Lyle Toddville Paul Jim David John Sharon Corkery Independence Carol Daily Shepherdsville, Ky Diane McCormick Boyd, Minn

Grinnell Obituaries: Warren J. Broders and Jerry L. Johnson

Warren J. Broders, 79, died of heart disease July 20, 1997 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center Des Moines. Services July 23 at 10:30 a.m. at Smith Funeral Home Grinnell with burial at Sheridan Cemetery. Survivors: wife Doris, son Lanny, daughters Peggy Barbara and Marcia, brother Gene. Jerry L. Johnson, 53, died July 19 1997 at home from congestive heart failure. Services July 24 at 10:30 a.m. at Smith Funeral Home Grinnell with burial at Jackson Township Cemetery Montezuma. Survivors: sister Carol Foster.

Warren J. Broders Iowa Methodist Medical Center Des Moines Smith Funeral Home Grinnell Sheridan Cemetery Poweshiek County Doris Lanny el Toro Calif Peggy Lapsley Dallas Barbara Kline Marcia Parker Discovery Bay Gene Jerry L. Johnson Jackson Township Montezuma Carol Foster Malcom

Obituary notices Sadie McCormick Plank Klever dies at 94

Jesup born Sadie McCormick Plank Klever 94 of Waterloo formerly Jesup died of cancer Monday July 21 1997 at home. Services 10 a m Thursday First Presbyterian Church burial Cedar Crest Cemetery friends may call after 2 p m Wednesday White Funeral Home Jesup Survivors include son Harold Plank Lebanon Oregon and daughter Lila Peery Phoenix Arizona.

Klever Waterloo Jesup First Presbyterian Church Cedar Crest Cemetery White Funeral Home Harold Plank Lebanon Ore Lila Peery Phoenix

Kenneth J. Otting obituary dies after brief illness

Kenneth J. Otting 53 a Cascade native died July 20 1997 at Des Moines V A Medical Center after a brief illness. Services 1030 a m Thursday St Marys Cascade burial at church cemetery with full military rites. Wake 7 p m Wednesday Reiff Cascade. Survived by son Jeremiah and daughters Angie Ferguson and Melanie Otting Monticello. two grandchildren Jacob Ferguson Tanner Wilson. mother Mildred M Otting Cascade. brother Timothy Cascade. four sisters Judith Kalishek Kathryn Barden Victoria Kelchen Ruth Ann Gjerde. father Herbert Chub Otting deceased 1990. Military honors Cascade American Legion Post 528. Kenneth J Otting Memorial Fund established.

Ting Cascade Veterans Affairs Medical Center Des Moines St. Mary’s Catholic Church Reiff Funeral Home Jeremiah Angie Ferguson Melanie Otting Monticello Jacob Ferguson Tanner Wilson Mildred M. Otting Timothy Betty Judith Richard) Kalishek Plano Texas Kathryn Bill) Barden Victoria Dan) Kelchen Ruth Ann Jon) Gjerde Albany Calif Herbert “Chub” Otting Cascade American Legion Kenneth J. Otting

Obituary: Estelle A Deutmeyer Os terhaus 76

Estelle A Deutmeyer Osterhaus 76 died Monday July 21 1997 at Mercy Health Center Dubuque arrangements with Kramer Funeral Home Dyersville friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday

Estelle A. Deutmeyer Osterhaus Mercy

Roy R. Vargason 77 dies after brief illness in Cedar Rapids

Roy R. Vargason aged 77 died Monday July 21 1997 at St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids after a brief illness. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. today funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at Phillips Funeral Home Keystone with Rev Diane Bishop officiating. Burial in Keystone Cemetery with military rites. Survived by wife Joyce 11 children Judy Stark Charlie Barbara Karr Linda Vargason Deanna Sup Frank Carol Brom Michael Gloria Kray Shirley Fasbender Roy H Vargason Steve Vargason Patricia Wiltgen Vicki Pyburn 26 grandchildren six great grandchildren. Preceded by parents six brothers and a grandson Jason Kray. Memorial fund established.

Roy R. Vargason St. Luke’s Hospital Cedar Rapids Phillips Funeral Home Keystone Diane Bishop Keystone Cemetery Roy Joyce Judy Stark Charlie Newhall Barbara Karr Andy Jason Kray

Parker S. Peck Larimer Jr. 60 dies after long illness

Parker S. Peck Larimer Jr. 60 died Friday July 18 1997 at University Hospitals Iowa City after a long illness. Services at 10 a.m. Friday at Anchor Bay Full Gospel Church with Rev John Honn. Burial of cremains later. Callahan Funeral Home Iowa City in charge. Survivors include daughter Angie. mother Mildred. brothers Whiston and Jerry. sisters Myra Jane Moran Adrienne Kelly Pat Sandersfeld Linda Bender Judy Eller.

Fountain Colo Jerry Columbus Junction Myra Jane Moran Madison, Wis Adrienne Kelly Vinton Pat Sandersfeld Linda Bender West Branch Judy Eller Buena Vista

Francis P. Shannon 65 Bettendorf resident dies after cancer

Francis P. Shannon of Bettendorf formerly Sigourney died after a 22 month cancer illness. Services are at noon Wednesday at St. John Vianney Church Bettendorf with burial at Mount Calvary Cemetery Davenport. Friends may call 4 to 8 p.m. today at Weers Funeral Home Davenport with a vigil at 7:30 p.m. Survivors include Theresa his wife three daughters Michelle Colleen both of Chicago and Susan of Oak Park Ill a son Stephen of Davenport and brother Pat of Sigourney.

Francis P. Shannon Bettendorf Sigourney Trinity East Medical Center Moline Ill St. John Vianney Catholic Church Mount Calvary Cemetery Davenport Weers Funeral Home Theresa Michelle Colleen Chicago Susan Oak Park, Ill Stephen Pat

Mary S. Kearney Funk, 85, of Norfolk, dies

Marie S. Kearney Funk died July 19 1997 in Norfolk General Hospital from complications of age. Grave side services set for 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick's Cemetery Tama funeral home in charge. Survived by son Mark of Norfolk and sister Gertrude Burrows of Cedar Rapids.

Marie S. Kearney Funk Norfolk, Va Tama Norfolk General Hospital St. Patrick’s Cemetery Mason-Hand Funeral Home

Dorothy M. Perry 82 dies after sudden illness

Dorothy M. Perry 82, of Waukon, died Sunday July 20 1997 at St. Francis Hospital La Crosse after a sudden illness. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John’s Lutheran Church with Rev. Lynn Groe. Burial in Oakland Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. today at Martin Funeral Home Waukon. Survivors: husband Robert. son Richard of Waukon. daughters Sandy Shepard Chillicothe Illinois and Janet Whitehall Glendale Arizona. sister Mrs John Hanson San Leandro California. brothers Ray Walters Ballard California and Cliff Walters Rockford Illinois.

Dorothy M. Perry St. Francis Hospital la Crosse Wis St. John’s Lutheran Church Lynn Groe Oakland Cemetery Martin Funeral Home Waukon Robert Richard Sandy Shepard Chillicothe Janet Whitehall Glendale Ariz John Hanson San Leandro Calif Ray Walters Ballard Cliff Walters Rockford, Ill

Warren M. Gilchrist dies after long illness at 71

Warren M. Gilchrist 71 of Walker died July 21 1997 at home after a long illness. Services 2 p.m. Thursday Urbana Christian Church with Pastor Don Henderson burial Davis Cemetery calling 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Murdoch Funeral Home Center Point. He leaves eight children six sons and two daughters, 18 grandchildren, his wife Anna Belle and twin brother Charles Gilchrist. Born November 3 1925 in Vinton Iowa to George and Mina Nabholz Gilchrist he served in the Navy in World War II and was a longtime dairy farmer. He was a member of Urbana Christian Church.

Warren M. Gilchrist Urbana Christian Church Don Henderson Davis Cemetery Murdoch Funeral Home Center Point Larry Gilchrist Bradenton Fla Ronald Gilchrist Vana Viroqua Wis Joseph Gilchrist Waterloo Dennis Gilchrist Dianna Walker Janet Egeland James Harlem Mont James Gilchrist Etta Glenwood Iowa Kenneth Gilchrist Melissa Brooke Ind Roger Gilchrist Anna Belle Charles Gilchrist Vinton George Mina Nabholz Gilchrist Anna Belle Epperson

Francis Hogan 72 Dies After Illness in Winthrop Home

Francis Todd Hogan 72 died Sunday July 20 1997 at his Winthrop home after a long illness. Services 11 a m Wednesday at St Patrick s Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p m today at Fawcett Funeral Home Winthrop a Scripture service at 6 30 p m. Survivors include wife Ethelyn a daughter Pam two brothers John and Mark Jr all of Winthrop and three sisters Mary Lindsay Coletta Reeding and LaVaughn Deegan.

Francis ‘‘Todd’’ Hogan St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Ivan Nienhaus Church Fawcett Funeral Home Winthrop Ethelyn Pam John and Mark Jr Mary Lindsay Masonville Coletta Reeding Cedar Rapids LaVaughn Deegan Waterloo

Memorial service announced for Dick L. Brown

A memorial service for Dick L. Brown is set for 10:30 a.m. today at New Covenant Bible Church with Rev. Ray Barrett officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. The casket will be closed at the church. Memorial donations may be given to the Season of Growth Fund at New Covenant Bible Church.

Dick L. Brown New Covenant Bible Church Ray Barrett Cedar Memorial Park

In Memory Of An Everlasting Union

In memory of two lives joined on 7 19 1941 and united forever on 1 5 1997 sorrow fills the heart yet memories of days past unfold the bonds remain strong and undying

In Memory Of Guidelines Announcement

In Memory Of is a tribute notice explaining submission rules for obituaries. It states deadline of 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and requests the publication date. The price is 40 cents per word and pictures cost 10 dollars each. For questions call 398 8221.

Death notices and obituaries guidance from The Gazette

The Gazette invites death notices and obituaries with posted submission hours for arrangements and immediate survivors. Additional obituary material such as education and hobbies costs 35 cents per word, with second-day notices also at 35 cents per word.

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Public Television pledges safer daytime for children

PBS President Ervin Duggan says the network will air more children's programs including Sesame Street Barney and Friends and Ready to Learn. Iowa Public Television plans 7% hours daily of kids programming nearly doubling last fall while extending hours and allowing tape use for classrooms.

Becky Stover Gazette Public Television Public Broadcasting Service Big Bird Wishbone PBS Ervin Duggan the Gazette Duggan Iowa Public Television IPT Jeannie Campbell Iowa United States

Bank robbery suspect to plead guilty in Dixon case

An 18 year old bank robbery suspect, Brian K. Myers, agreed to plead guilty to a federal charge for the May robbery of First Trust and Savings Bank in Dixon. He faces up to 20 years in prison and a 25 thousand dollar fine, plus 100 dollars to the crime victim fund and 3 to 5 years of supervision if released.

Gazette Des Moines Bureau DES Moines First Trust & Savings Bank Scott County Dixon Brian K. Myers U.S. District Court Myers Dixon Bank

Howard County explores English as official language

Howard County supervisors in northeast Iowa discussed adopting an English official language resolution but tabled action to gather more information. They plan to raise the issue at a five county meeting with Allamakee Clayton Fayette Howard and Winneshiek. the measure spurs debate about fairness and potential state and federal implications.

James Q. Lynch Iowa Howard County Clayton Allamakee Calif Lyon County Sion Mahr Clayton County Supervisors Howard County Supervisors

Air Force Secretary Leads 130 Riders on RAGBRAI Trail

U S Air Force Secretary Sheila Widnall directs a 130 rider team from around the world on RAGBRAI across southern Iowa. Widnall, 58, embraces the leadership role as the ride begins in Missouri Valley and ends in Fort Madison after 464 miles, with an overnight in Chariton.

U.S. Air Force Sheila Widnall RED Oak Air Force Iowa Widnall Ragbrai Missouri River Missouri Valley Mississippi River Fort Madison

Also Mentioned on This Page

Richard F Pete Peter Manor Care Turner Chapel East Sadie McCormick Plank Kenneth J. ‘‘Ozzie’’ Ot Dyersville Oxford Parker S. ‘‘Peck’’ Larimer William and Darlene Vozenile Ruplic Television Sir Walter Scott Sivanhoe Quacker Mary Penning Sioux City Leif Erikson Marian Health Center Hospitals Michael Mahr Howard County Board of Supervisors Chariton Pentagon
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