Death notices list local burials and services
A batch of death notices from Marion Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas lists Shirley A. Hansen 53 of 888 26th St Marion died Saturday after a long illness. Also included are George Eugene Stewart 66 of 1345 18th Ave SW. Robert E Liver. Henry C Van Dyke. Emma Marie Schoonmaker 84. and others with service times, burial sites, calling hours, and memorial funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley A. Hansen
26Th St
Marion
Cedar Rapids
Guttenberg
Alfred A. Hansen
Hansen
Marion Me Too Grocery
St. Joseph’s Catholic
Edward Schneider
Thomas Carolan
Dennis Hansen
Alan Dale
Anamosa
Orville
Sparland
Ill
Irvin Hale
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Keith Birch
Mount Calvary
Murdoch Chapel
Perrine Cancer Center of Mercy Hospital
George Eugene Stewart
18Th Ave
Wren
Ohio
Mildred Spanckae
Winchester
Herman M. Brown Company
Myra Phelps
Phoenix
Ariz
Gail Wurtele
Mike
Oakland
Calif
Lola Belle Rozinek
Leo J
Chinl
Turner Chapel East
Waldren Askren
Calvary Baptist Church
Emma Marie Schoonmaker
Daniels St
Hallmar
Mercy Hospital
Sumner
Ogden G. Schoonmaker
St. John’s American Lutheran Church of
Dorcas Circle
Laurel
Order of Eastern Star
Carol Timmerman
Kenosha
Wis
John Higgins
Doris Bonnevie
Minnie Ambrose
St. John’s American Lutheran Church
American Cancer Society
John F. Higgins
Stewart Funeral Home
GOP platform splits on ERA as Iowa convention ends
GOP leaders lament the ERA setback at Iowa’s platform convention while noting a nationwide shift to conservatism. Steve Roberts calls it a sad day, and Mary Louise Smith backs ERA. Delegates back tax cuts, government limits, and the Stanley Amendment to curb federal and state taxation. David Stanley pushes similar tax relief measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GOP
Steve Roberts
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Roberts
Robert D. Ray
Ray
Stanley
David Stanley
Muscatine
Iowans For Tax Relief
Stadtmueller named vice chairman in Iowa GOP shakeup
DES MOINES Iowa the Republican Central Committee elected Diana Stadtmueller Monticello as the party s new vice chairman on a 10 to 8 vote to replace Margaret Mcdonald. The 18 member body also unanimously re elected Steve Roberts as chairman after earlier signals of a challenge.
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Des Moines
Iowa Republican Central Committee
Diana Stadtmueller
Monticello
Margaret Mcdonald
GOP
Steve Roberts
McDonald
Roberts
Alburnett boy injured after bike collision on Main Street
A 6 year old Alburnett boy Travis Gallagher suffered serious head injuries after being struck by a car driven by 18 year old Jerry R Van Dee of Center Point on Main Street Saturday. Deputies and rescue squads responded and Gallagher was taken to St Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids. Charges against Van Dee are pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alburnett
Travis Gallagher
Daniel
Bensy Gallagher
Linn Sheriffs
Linn
Young Gallagher
Main Street
Jerry R. van Dee
Route 1
Center Point
van Dee
Gallagher
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Honor America Words of Freedom
A speaker asserts the true discovery of America lies ahead and foresees a fulfilled democracy. He emphasizes the certainty and inevitability of national spirit, land, and democratic progress in hopeful, forward looking terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Iranian leaders urge swift action to solve crisis economy
Bani Sadr presses for quick progress on Iran's economic and social problems. He asks for unity, lowering prices, and rebuilding the country. He accuses the hostage crisis of being used to topple Iran and says he handed in a resignation to Khomeini, who must decide if it takes effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bani-Sadr
Khomeini
Bani Sadr
Iran
Ayatollah
Weather Update And Daily Sunrise Sunset Times
Wind direction is southwest at 4 mph at 9 p.m. Sun rises Monday at 5 34 and sets at 8 46. Year ago today high 78 low 65 with no precipitation. Extended forecast fair Tuesday with a chance of thunderstorms Wednesday night and Thursday.
Fair features talent show and horse show at county fair
The fair continues with a talent show 32 contestants in sprouts and seniors divisions. Semi finals Friday and finals Sunday July 6 feature Kristen Ecker Kim Funk Bess Lamb Kris Kirkpatrick Erin Zimmerman and Heather Hill as top sprout and senior finalists. A quarter horse show drew 85 entries with Snippy Lil Chief winning high point and Richard Howard’s rabbit taking Best in Show among 250 entries. Czech Heritage Day adds bands, while tonight’s Grandstand showcases Margo Smith and the Thrasher Brothers after noon entertainment in the Tavern on the Mall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jason
Kristen Ecker
34Th St. SE
Kim Funk
North Liberty
Bess Lamb
Chelsea
Kris
Annette Kirkpatrick
Susan Dr. NW
Erin
Amy
Aliance Zimmerman
Olin
Heather Hill
White Eagle Trail SE
Berlin Jackson
Galva
Richard Howard
Marion
Howard
Margo Smith
Thrasher Brothers
Smith
Charlie Pride
Charlie Rich
Tom T. Hall
Faron Young
Early vote casting shows broad ticket splitting at fair poll
Voters across districts cast ballots with no congressional candidate names. Republican and Democrat totals were 115 and 111 respectively with 73 votes for Independent John Anderson for president. Reagan and Anderson split tickets similarly in ongoing polling at The Gazette booth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Grassley
Congressman
Culver
Reagan
Him
Carter
Kennedy
Unidentified girl drowns near Littleton dam
A 17-year-old rural Black Hawk County girl is believed drowned in the Wapsipinicon River south of Littleton after attempting to cross a dam. Rescue teams from Jesup and Independence started searches overnight Saturday, paused at dark, and planned to resume Sunday morning pending missing relative notifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littleton
Black Hawk County
Wapsipinicon
Here
Jesup
Independence
Littleton Dam
Storm damage hits Buchanan and Fayette counties
A thunderstorm with high winds Friday night damaged crops and buildings in Buchanan and Fayette counties. Page 19D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan
Fayette Counties
Vital Statistics and Local Emergencies Summary
In the Central City area births were recorded for Lisa Kay and William Boyle and for Dottie and Dave John on June 27 and 28 respectively, plus multiple other birth announcements in Marion and surrounding towns. Concurrently, a series of emergency incidents occurred Friday into Saturday, including medical calls, fire, electrical, gas and alarm issues at various addresses across Cedar Rapids, Marion, Center Point, and New Sharon, with notable events at Outlook Drive SW and Center Point Road NE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisa Kay
William Boyle
Central City
Dottie
Dave Johnson
Center Point
Sharon
Robert Thorington
Ardsley Lane
Kelly
Harry Benesh
32Nd St
Lisa
Gary Steger
10Th St. NW
Michelle
Eric Ross
Kirkwood Blvd
Deborah
David Stevens
Park Ave
Michael
Rick Blackwell
Center Point Road
Nancy
Dennis Zellmer
Fourth Ave
Marion
Mary
Brian Handel
Valley Park
18Th St
E Ave
Outlook Drive
First Ave
Sixth St
Cedar River
Edgewood Rd
Woodland Drie
Bever Park
Otis Road
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Bob” E
St. Matthew’s Catholic Church
A.A. Sodawasser
Mount Calvary Cemetery
Teahen Funeral Home
van Dyke
Henry C
Brush Chapel
William Harnish
Oak Hill Cemetery
Clifford E. Shaffer
Goettsch’s. Mechanicsville
Alberta
Nicoll
United Methodist Church
Horner’s
Rose Hill Cemetery
Oelwein
Elizabeth Whalen
Brant Kerns
Traer
John
Frank” Taylor
Overton’s
Buckingham
Vinton
Bud
Velma Mae) Downs
Phillips’ Chapel
Eall
Heart Fund
Evergreen Cemetery
Westgate
Roy Linstrum
Brant- Kerns
Louis Castekl
Swisher
Elizabeth Couser
Murdoch Funeral Home
ERA
Mary Louise Smith
Stadtmueller
HONOR
Weather Report
C.R. Weather
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Csscoreree
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Seattle
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Gazette
Chanan County
Drake University
People Stories Daily
Novak Monument CO
14Th Ave
John E. Lopes
3Rd Ave
Cedar Park
Pierson’s Flowershop & Greenhouses, Inc
Ellis Blvd
St. Luke’s
Maquoketa
Pat
Bruce Fuller
Earl L. Garrett
Dalewood Ave
Donald Fuller
New Sharon
Terry
Doug Siedsma
Marcella Olson
Fairfax
de Loris Siedsma
Iowa Falls
James F. Stewart
Stewart Guneral Home
First Avenue
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