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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 2003

Page

13

Audrey Qualls memorial marks service in Iowa City

Audrey L Qualls professor of Measurement and Statistics at Iowa was remembered for her teaching and leadership across the university She died December 28 at her mother's home in Chicasa after a courageous battle with cancer A memorial service is set for March 7 at 3 PM in the Iowa Memorial Union Main Lounge.

Dower Wnog Audrey L. Qualls Chicasa King Caneer Audrey Colles of Education Iowa Sc Paul University University of Iowa Dallas Independent School Tlinois Institute of Technology Science Research Associates Women In Science and Engineering Board Liberal Arts U.S. Department of Education National Research Council State Departments of Education Maurice “Mo” Payne City Odessa Qualls Audrew Iowa Memorial Union Veryone

Maquoketa Baby Brooks Dies Following Premature Complications

Maquoketa infant Mekhi Stefan Brooks died Friday February 28 2003 from complications of prematurity. He was the 23 day old son of Stefan Brooks and Melissa Johnson. The obituary notes burial at Reck Island Wisconsin.

Mekhi Stefan Brooks Melissa Johnson Im University Reck Island

Robert E. Coggon Bretz 78 Died of Cancer in Cedar Rapids

Robert E. Bretz, 78, died March 2, 2003, at Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids after a cancer battle. Services set 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Patrick's Church Monti with burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Visitation 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Fawcett Funeral Home Winthrop with a Scripture service at 3 p.m. He is survived by wife Patricia and six sons and two daughters, 12 grandchildren, and a sister. Preceded by parents Harald and Viola, and a son Philip. He is remembered for strong work ethic and equal treatment of all.

Robert E. Bretz Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids St. Patrick's Catholic Church Monti Ivan Nienhaus St. Patrick's Cemetery Fawcett Funeral Home Winthrop Patricia of Coggan Sheri Jon McCright Connie LaBarge Marion Dave Katie Des Moines Fran Amarillo Texas Lyle Merri Ames Lynn Mary Anne Visalia Calif Mare Kathy Atlanta Harald Viola Brett Philip

Deanna Betzer obituary and services details outline

Deanna L Betzer of Central City dies at home on March 1 200% after a sudden illness. Visitation 3 to 4 pm today at Murdoch Funeral Home Cedar Rapids service at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 122 Center Point Rd NE Cedar Rapids 7 pm Wednesday private family burial Mount Clark Cemetery Central City. Survivors include mother Frances Hutchison Marion seven sons Ed Sherry Dennis Gina Joan Terri Christopher Carol Craig Sheila Darrell Jennifer all Central City and Atkins Marion Omaha Neb. many grandchildren nieces nephews and friend Pam Tallon. She married Arnold Betzer 1957 later divorced and worked 12 years at Collins 19 years at Norand Intermec. listed as Jehovahs Witness. She enjoyed family races reading dancing antiques arts and crafts and had a zest for life. Preceded by father Maynard and brother Kenton Hutchison. Burial and memorial details follow later.

Deanna L. Betzer, Jr Combal Kingdom Hall of Jehosaly Center Point Rd Cedar Rapids Courtney Mayne Mount Clark Cemetery Central City Murdoch Funeral Home Frances Hutchison Marion Sherry Dennis Gina Joan Terri Christopher Carol Douglas Craig Sheila Atkins Darrell Jennifer Malvern Sharon Omaha Pam Tallon Deatina Maynard Kenton Hutchison Deanna Marshalltown Iowa Arnold Betzer Collins Norand {Intermec Jehovah's Witnesses Murdochfuneralhome.com

Obituary: Joseph L. McSweeney Sr. Dies in Mercy Hospital

Joseph L. McSweeney Sr. died Monday afternoon March 3 2003 at Mercy Hospital in Franshan 57 Ss. Arrangements are pending at Jamiss t Home.

Joseph L. McSweeney Mercy Hospital of Franshan Jamiss T

Kurt Warner to Speak at C R Prayer Breakfast

Former NFL quarterback Kurt Warner will address attendees at the upcoming prayer breakfast hosted by the C R organization. The event aims to inspire faith and community service among participants.

Kurt Warner C.R. Prayer Breakfast

Israeli Charity Official to Speak in Gazette Feature

A Gazette notice announces that Israeli charity official Rene CENAR will speak at a public event in Cedar Rapids. The appearance is highlighted as a focus for regional charitable outreach and donor engagement.

Eda E Johnson 92 longtime McGregor resident dies

Eda E Johnson died March 1 2003 after a long illness at her home. Services were set for 11 a.m. Thursday at First Lutheran Church in rural McGregor with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Thornburg Hanson Funeral Home and one hour before services at the church. She survived two daughters Mary Louise McGuire and Severna Cowell eight grandchildren two great grandchildren and three great great parents were John and Elizabeth Heilman. She attended Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls taught at Frankville School married Severin Johnson August 16 1930 in Elkader farmed near McGregor before moving to town in 1943. She was predeceased by her husband on June 30 1993.

Eda E. Johnson First Lutheran Church McGregor Thornburg-Hanson Mary Louise McGuire Rockford Til Severna Cowell Severin

Death notice for Mary Nichole Clark Solon 1982 2003

Mary Nichole Clark 20 of Solon died March 2 2003 from injuries in an ato accident outside Rock Falls IL Services 10 am Friday Brush Chapel Solon Rev Renee Lunemann Burial Oakland Cemetery Visitation 4 to 7 pm Thursday at the chapel Survived by mother Jenny Graham and stepfather Dennis Clark father Dennis Clark sister Heather Jackson brother Adam Clark stepsister Bree Graham stepbrother Joshua Graham grandparents June Gipson and Jim Gipson Monmouth Jr Delores Solenberger Monmouth Jr and several aunts uncles cousins nieces and nephews Born August 22 1982 in Monmouth Daughter of Dennis Clark and Jenny Graham Graduated Solon High School 2000 Also graduated from San James College of a fund established for Defense against Women and Children Support Fund

Mary Nichole Clark Solon Rock Falls Brush Chapel Cedar St Renee’ Lunemann Oakland Cemetery Mary Jenny and David Graham Selon Dennis E Clark Monmouth Heather K. Jackson Marshall Ark Adam E. Clark Saion Bree C. Graham Joshua D. Graham June Jim Gipson Delores Solenberger Dennis Clark Jenny (Needham) Graham Solon High School San James College

Obituary notice for Wilma Bertling-Miller in Dyersville

Wilma Bertling-Miller formerly of Stayville died Monday March 24 after a brief illness at Shady Rest Cones Core ter. Perdis mam Kramer Funeral Hamu in Dyersville will call from a te 4 pum Wednesday.

Wilma Bertling-Miller Annamesi Stay Ville Case Hess Perdis

Elkader Woman Marie Wilke dies at 89

Marie Amelia Staack Wilke 89 died March 2 at Elkader Care Center after a brief illness. Services at Zion Lutheran Church Clayton Center with Rev. Tom Miller and Rev Alfred Hock. Burial at church cemetery. Visitation 4 to 7 p.m. today at Leonard Funeral Home Elkader and after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Survivors include children Eldean Wilke Marlene Chesnut Carol Kruse Cynthia Beck Paul Wilke and sister Nora Artus.

Marie Amelia Staack) Wilke Elkader Zion Lutheran Church Clayton Center Tom Miller Alfred Hock Leonard Funeral Home Eldean Wilke Marlene Chesnut Carol Kruse St Olaf Cynthia Beck Rock Falls Ill Paul Wilke la Crosse Wis Nora Artus Dubuque

Bruce Jordan 72 dies after long illness in Prairie du Chien

Bruce Jordan 72 of Prairie du Chien Wisconsin formerly of Harpers Ferry died Monday March 3 2003 at Prairie Health Care Center after a long illness. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Harpers Ferry American Legion with one hour of calling time before. Arrangements with Hanson Funeral Home Waukon. Survivors include his wife Patricia a daughter Carolyn of Elgin and two sons Bruce Jr of Hark River Michigan and Daniel of Susanville California.

Bruce Jordan Prairie du Chien Wis Harpers Ferry Prairie Health Care Center American Legion Hanson Funeral Home Waukon Patricia Carolyn Elgin Bruce Jr Hark River Mich Daniel Susanville Calif

Ronald D B Hartwick Williams dies at 38 in Moline

Ronald D B Williams 38 of Moline Illinois formerly Hartwick died of cancer Sunday March 2 2003 at Trinity Medical Center Rock Island Illinois Visitation 3 to 8 pm today at Van Hoe Funeral Home East Moline and one hour before services Wednesday at First Congregational Church Moline Services 11 am Burial Greenview Memorial Gardens East Moline Survivors include wife Josephine two daughters Wendy Vastine of East Peoria IL and Nicole Bruns of Galesburg IL his mother Hazel Williams of Hartwick and sister Joan McConnell of Hartwick

Ronald DB Ron* Williams Moline Hartwick Trinity Medical Center Rock Isand First Congregational Church Greenview Memorial Gardens East Moline van Hoe Josephine Wendy Vastine East Peoria Nicole Bruns Galesbore Hazel Williams Joan McConnell

Keota Man John Edward Klein dies at 82

John Edward Klein, 82, of Keota died March 3 2003 at Maplewood Manor from complications of age. Memorial services are Wednesday at 11 am at the Faith Church Keota with Rev Melinda Chambers. Visitation 4 to 6 pm today at the church. Arrangements with Powell Home and Cremation Service Keota.

John Edward Klein Maplewood Manor Keota Melinda Chambers Powell Mary Momnitsariers Nnids

West Branch Bassoonist Thomas J Hemingway Dies

Thomas J Hemingway of West Branch formerly lived in West Branch and Minneapolis died Thursday. A 1960 West Branch High School graduate he earned a BA from the University of Iowa and an MA before teaching at Audubon High School and Coe College. He moved to Minneapolis in 1978 and performed with the Minnesota Symphony Orchestra Cedar Rapids and Quad Cities ensembles plus touring musicals. He was principal bassoonist of the Minnesota Sinfonia and served on its board. Survivors include his mother Bernice Kinsey and two brothers John and James. Memorial services are set for March 22 2003 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Minneapolis with burial in West Branch Cemetery at a later date. Memorials to Rose of Sharon Care Center and Wesley United Methodist Church.

Thomas J. Hemingway AL Neapotis West Branch Yoo Mosc Sharon St Park Mint Bor Musse Audubon Iowa University of Iowa Minneapolis Coe College Minnesota Symphony Opera Rochester Symphony The Children’s Theater Wesley United Methodist Church Mimneanalis Barker Funneral Rose of Sharon St. Paul

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Gay murder victim’s mother to speak at UNI on equality

The mother of a gay murder victim is scheduled to speak at the University of Northern Iowa about equality. The appearance aims to highlight LGBTQ rights and community support amid ongoing public discussion.

UNI On Equality

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