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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 2001

Page

13

Two Local Figures Die After Brief Ill illness

Darlene Pugh 75 dies at home from cancer on June 21 2001 in Montezuma memorial services set for 1 30 p m Sunday at Watts Funeral Home Montezuma cremation burial at Masonic IOOF Cemetery survivors include husband Foster daughter Marilyn Schlotterbeck of Keystone son Mark and Debbie of Geneva Alabama four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Mary Charlotte Kelly 94 dies June 21 2001 at Rose Haven Nursing Home Marengo services 1 p m Monday Powell Funeral Home North English burial North English Cemetery survivors include three nephews John Wade and Betty of Dyersville Arlyn Wade and Louise of Williamsburg Ronald Wade and Pat of Iowa City.

Darlene Pugh Watts Funeral Home Montezuma Masonic Ioof Foster Marilyn Schlotterbeck Keystone Mark Debbie Geneva Ala Matt Monroe Amy Pace Ashley Pugh Andy Pugh Eric Monroe Brennen Landen Megan Pace Mary Charlotte Kelly Rose Haven Marengo Powell Funeral Home North English Vince Homan John Wade Betty Dyersville Arlyn Wade Louise Williamsburg Ronald Wade Pat Iowa City

Mary Lou Klimesh Dead at 80 in Decorah Area

Mary Lou Klimesh 80 died Friday June 15 2001 after a long illness at Bar-th ell Eastern Star Nursing Home Decorah. Services Thursday 11 a.m. St Wenceslaus Catholic Church Spillville with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday Balik Funeral Home Spillville with rosary at 5 p.m. and Scripture service at 7 p.m. Survivors include two sons Mike and Steve both of Spillville.

Mary Lou Klimesh Barthell Eastern Star Decorah St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church Spillville Donald Hawes Balik Funeral Home Mike Steve

In Memory Of Guidelines and Submission Details

Announcement note for In Memory Of notices advises writing by 4 p m on weekdays with publication date requested. Forms available and pricing 35 cents per word plus photos at 10 dollars each. For questions call 398 8221.

Gazette Obituary Guidelines and Submission Dates

The Gazette lists death notice submission hours Monday to Friday 9 am to 7 pm Saturday 12 30 pm to 7 pm Sunday and holidays 4 to 7 pm and a 7 pm daily deadline. It notes that notices with survivors and a photo publish as news items and extra material costs 35 cents per word. Call 398 8221 for guidelines and help.

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Vinton Man Killed in Car Motorcycle Collision

VINTON, Mark Anthony Ruchko, 36, of Vinton, was killed instantly Thursday afternoon on 61 Street Lane near Vinton when his motorcycle crossed the centerline and hit a westbound truck driven by Shirley Raue, 51. Ruchko died at the scene. Raue’s truck sustained about $1,000 in damage and she was uninjured. Investigation ongoing.

Vinton Mark Anthony Ruchko Benton County Sheriffs Department Ruchko Shirley Raue Raue

Pioneer celebrates 75 years at Living History Farms

Des Moines AP report commemorates Pioneer Hi-Bred International 75th anniversary with 3000 employees and families. Henry Wallace founded the Des Moines seed company in 1926 and spearheaded early genetic corn work amid public debate on biotechnology.

Des Moines Henry Wallace Wallace Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc Pioneer Living History Farms Iowa United State Coun DuPont Farm Practices Wallaces Farmer Magazine U.S. Agriculture Simon Casady Casady Bob Dahlberg Bio

West Delaware names first assistant superintendent

The West Delaware Middle School principal Devin Embray was named district assistant superintendent with a $70 000 annual salary. The appointment follows recommendations by newly elected superintendent Rick Hilbert, who starts July 1, after replacing Joe Kirchoff who moved to Boone.

Manchester West Delaware Devin Embray Rick Hilbert Embray Joe Kirchoff Boone West Union North Fayette Ray Snyder Gene Nuss Judy Heyer Lyn Pleggenkuhle Brian Harper Iowa Agricultural Youth Institute Ames Joe Kasel

Lear plant workers split $100000 Powerball prize

Nine coworkers at Lear Corp in Iowa City won 100000 from Powerball. They celebrated with a free limo ride to Cedar Rapids to claim the prize, invest in small goals, and share the funds among themselves. Winners include Lonnie Wood Tipton Carl Frey Oxford Junction West Branch and others.

Iowa Lottery Cedar Rapids Lonnie Wood Oxford Junction Carl Frey Tipton Lear Diane Tuetken Iowa State Lottery Association Darlene Larew West Branch

Ambulance Service Marks 25 Years Of Community Ties

East Poweshiek Ambulance Service honors 25 years of service in Brooklyn Iowa with 180 volunteers recognized. The rural program began in 1976 serving 3500 residents, now handles about 300 calls yearly with a mix of volunteers and a fulltime staffer. Support comes from donations and fundraisers as the town commemorates the milestone.

Brooklyn Stage & Stars Brooklyn Cedar Rapids Poweshiek County East Poweshiek Wehrle Dorothy McConnell

Cedar Rapids events and public notices in daily schedule

The Gazette lists local events including the U S Council of Mayors annual meeting and Freedom Festival in Cedar Rapids. It also provides public notices on births, drunken driving arrests, burglary charges, and recent incidents in the area with detailed addresses and times.

U.S. Council of Mayors Cedar Rapids

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