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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 2008

Page

12

Four Cedar Rapids Deaths Noted in March 2008 Memorials Services

Obituaries record Jean F. Zieke 83 of Cedar Rapids dies March 15 2008 at St Luke's Hospital. Memorial service March 18 at Cottage Grove Place Commons East. Burial Oak Hill Cemetery. Survivors include husband Charles R Zieke two daughters Susan and Lee and son Steven. Jean born December 1 1924. Wayne A Turnbull 74 died March 14 2008 at St Luke's Hospital Memorial service March 19 at St Mark's United Methodist Church Inurnment later. Survivors include wife Judy daughters Penny and Robin brothers Jack and Kenny and grandchildren. Robert E Hollingsworth 85 died March 16 2008 at Crestview Acres Services March 19 Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories Burial Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include brother Arthur sister Genevieve and a host of relatives. Memorial fund established in his name.

Jean F. Zieke First Ave Cedar Rapids St. Luke's Hospital Cottage Grove Place Commons Lloyd Brockmeyer Oak Hill Cemetery Cedar Memorial Park Susan Pam Spooner Wis Lee Lindsay Decorah Margaret Sarah Judith Murphy Charles R. Zieke J. Jean Merton Helen Owens Morris McKinley High School Coe College Cedar Rapids Public Library YMCA Jean Wayne “Red” A. Turnbull St. Luke’s Hospital St. Mark’s United Methodist Church Elaine Jones Cremation Society of Iowa Judy Penny Roughs Marion Robin T Telfer Jack Turnbull Hudson, Fla Kenny Shirley) Turnbull Andrew Telfer Sara Stambaugh Jessica Telfer Jenny Brimeyer Hannah Telfer Grace Burroughs Evelyn Warner Buster Beagle Wayne Wayne A. Turnbull James and Grace (Waddington) Turnbull Judy Carl Marengo CryoVac

Obituary index with multiple Iowa deaths listed

Obituary index lists individuals from Belle Plaine Cedar Rapids Edgewood Elkader Garnaville Harper Iowa City Keswick Marion Mechanicsville Tipton Vinton Wellman West Union and other deaths including Robert F Riha. Names include Everett Carter Robert Hollingsworth Tuffy Hollingsworth Red Turnbull Ruth Wagner Jean Zieke Alfred Knipper Eugene Sandor Charlotte Oberbroeckling William Heisdorffer Kenneth Larsen Raymond Axmear Bob Scammell Rus Moravek Donald LaRue Bernice Pilcher Donovan Benfer Wayne Johnson Warren Iliff and more.

Belle Plaine Everett Carter Cedar Rapids Robert E Tuffy” Hollingsworth, Wayne “Red” A. Turnbull, Ruth Marie Wagner Jean F. Zieke Edgewood Alfred Andrew Knipper Elkader Eugene S. Sandor Garnaville Charlotte Ann (Krogman) Oberbroeckling Harper William J. Heisdorffer Iowa City Kenneth E. Larsen Keswick Raymond Axmear Marion Robert Bob” H. Scammell Mechanicsville Russell George “Rus Moravek Tipton Donald Eugene LaRue Bernice Kathryn Pilcher Vinton Donovan A. Benfer Wellman Wayne E. Johnson West Union Warren Iliff Robert F Riha

GazetteOnline Obituaries Service and Archives

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Ruth Marie Wagner 85 Cedar Rapids obituary and services

Ruth Marie Wagner 85 of 402 22nd St NW Cedar Rapids died March 15 2008 at Living Center West after extended illness. Services 11 am Wednesday Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories with Rev Parker Knoll and Rev Mark Gefaller. Interment Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Family hours 4 to 7 pm Tuesday Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel and after 10:30 am Wednesday at Chapel of Memories. She is survived by Richard two daughters Robin Wagner of Cedar Rapids and Rene Lowell Petzoldt of Napoleon Ohio two grandchildren Blake and Courtney a sister Norma Winkleman of Mequon Wisconsin and several nieces and nephews. She was born April 29 1922 in Waseco child of Herman Se Schaars moved to Milwaukee attended Lutheran High Schools and Valpo. She married Richard Wagner on Sept 30 1950 in Milwaukee Wisconsin. She worked as secretary and bookkeeper most recently with Our Savior Lutheran Church for over 20 years. She enjoyed music and played piano violin and trumpet singing in choirs and musical organizations. Memorials may be given to St Luke’s Hospice Milestones and St Paul’s Lutheran Church Music Fund in Mount Vernon. The family thanks St Luke’s Hospice Living Center West and Mackenzie Garner. Leave a tribute at www cedarmemorial com obituaries.

Ruth Marie Wagner 22Nd St. NW Cedar Rapids Living Center West Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories Parker Knoll Mark Gefaller Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel Chapel of Memories Richard Robin Wagner Renee Lowell) Petzoldt Napoleon Ohio Blake Courtney Norma Winkleman Mequon Wis Ruth Robert Harold Gerda Waseco Waseco Child of He Rne Se Schaars Milwaukee Valpo Richard Wagner Our Savior Lutheran Church St. Luke's Hospice Milestones St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Music Fund Mount Vernon St. Luke’s Hospice Mackenzie Garner Cedarmemorial.com

Eugene S. Sandor 78 of Marietta dies after brief illness

Eugene S. Sandor 78 formerly of Elkader died Thursday March 13 2008 in a Marietta Georgia hospital after a brief illness. Graveside services will be held at noon Thursday at St Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery Elkader. Arrangements by Leonard Funeral Home Elkader. Survived by LaVonne Sandor of Marietta and two daughters Ann Styles and Kathleen Almond.

Eugene S. Sandor Marietta, Ga Elkader Marietta St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery Leonard Funeral Home LaVonne Sandor Ann Styles Kathleen Almond

Belle Plaine Mourns 92 Year Old Everett Carter

Everett Carter of Belle Plaine died Sunday March 16 2008 at home after a short illness. Arrangements are pending with Hrabak Funeral Home.

Everett Carter Hrabak Funeral Home

Death notices and obituaries submission rules

The Gazette accepts death notices and obituaries weekdays 9 am to 6 pm and weekends 12:30 to 6 pm and holidays 4 to 6 pm A 6 pm daily deadline applies. Notices with arrangements and survivors published free if Gazette style followed, other details at 40 cents per word.

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Marion Robert H. Scammell 72 obituary

Robert Harrison Scammell 72 of Marion died March 16 2008 following an extended illness. Funeral services are 1 p.m. March 18 at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories with entombment at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. He served 1952 to 1975 in the U S Navy attaining E 7 Chief and saw Korea and Vietnam service. He married Grace DeLuna in 1990 in Galveston Texas and was a Shriner and member of multiple veterans and church groups. Memorials to American Lung Association or Disabled American Veterans.

Robert Bob” H. Scammell Marion St. Luke’s Hospital Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home Grace Julia Moya Frank Cleburn Texas Jesse DeLuna Selene Galveston Melissa Hazelwood Austin Heather DeLuna Brian Czernik Iowa City Vanessa Matis Sarge Elizabeth Kari Alexandria Moya Realynn Moya Jaquline Eli Lucy DeLuna Zoey Matis United States Navy Virginia Grace C. DeLuna Oakland Oakland Church of the Nazarene Scottish Rite Order of the Knights Templar Marion Vfw Disabled American Veterans Promise Keepers el Mina Shrine Club Shriner’s St. Mary's Hospital Bob American Lung Association Cedarmemorial. Com

Kenneth E. Larsen 89 Iowa City Obituary

Kenneth E. Larsen 89 of 217 Linden Ct Iowa City died Saturday March 15 2008 at Greenwood Manor after a brief illness Services 7 p m Monday March 24 at Christ The King Lutheran Church Iowa City Pastor David Aanonson officiating The family greets friends 6 to 7 p m at the church Leasing Funeral Cremation Service Iowa City is handling arrangements Survivors include Rosemary of Iowa City son Eric Larsen of Indianola and daughter Bonnie Larsen Dooley of Iowa City A complete obituary will appear later this week.

Kenneth E. Larsen Linden Ct Iowa City Greenwood Manor Christ the King Lutheran Church David Aanonson Rosemary Eric Larsen Indianola Bonnie Larsen-Dooley

Garnavillo Woman Charlotte Ann Oberbroeckling dies at 78

Charlotte Ann Oberbroeckling 78 of Garnavillo dies March 15 2008 at Mercy Medical Center Dubuque from cancer Services are 1030 am Wednesday at St Josephs Catholic Church Garnavillo with Rev Marvin Bries officiating Interment St Josephs Cemetery Garnavillo Friends may call 4 to 8 pm Tuesday at Tuecke Allyn Funeral Home Garnaville and one hour before services Wednesday at the church Survivors include husband Donald, daughter Marcia Franklin of Danville Illinois and three sons Michael Garnavillo Mark Austin Minnesota and Gary Swisher Condolences may be left at www tueckeallyn com

Charlotte Ann (Krogman) Oberbroeckling Garnavillo Mercy Garnaville Donald Marcia Franklin Danville Ill Michael Oberbroeckling Mark Oberbroeckling Austin, Minn Gary Oberbroeckling Swisher Tueckeallyn.com

Moravek Funeral Mass Set for Rus Moravek

Russell George Rus Moravek will lie in state Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Morgan Funeral and Cremation Choices Mount Vernon Chapel. A funeral Mass wll be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St Marys Catholic Church Mechanicsville with burial at St Marys Cemetery Tipton and military and fire department rites.

Russell George Rus” Moravek St. Mary’s Catholic Church Mechanicsville Morgan Mount Vernon Chapel St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery Tipton

Memorial for Alfred Andrew Knipper of Edgewood

Alfred Andrew Knipper 69 of Edgewood died March 15 2008 at his home surrounded by family. Mass March 19 at St Mark s Catholic Church Edgewood with burial at St Mark s Catholic Cemetery Edgewood with American Legion rites. Survivors include wife Grace seven children and eight grandchildren. He served in the US Army 1961 1963 farmed near Edgewood and was a longtime St Mark s member. Memorials suggested to American Cancer Society or American Lung Association.

Alfred Andrew Knipper Edgewood St. Mark’s Catholic Church Stephen A. Lundgren St. Mark's Catholic Cemetery Iowa Leonard-Muller American Cancer Society American Lung Association Grace Knipper Alan Lynn) Knipper Lamont Julie Knipper Dyersville Lisa Knipper Nick White Colesburg Randy Karrie) Knipper Donna Dan) Hoeger Earlville Kevin Knipper Andrea Kirby Karen Knipper Brandon Gray West Des Moines Germaine Klaren Gilbert Alfred Andrew Petersburg Frank Elizabeth (Netzger) Knipper Lamont High School Alfred United States Army Manchester Henderson Manufacturing Grace Uhlenkamp Casey's Bandit

William J. Heisdorffer 100 Harpers dies after brief illness

William J. Heisdorffer of Harper aged 100 died Sunday March 16 2008 at Keokuk County Health Center Sigourney after a brief illness. Arrangements are pending with Powell Funeral Home Keota.

William J. Heisdorffer Harper Keokuk County Health Center Sigourney Powell Funeral Home Keota

Tipton Deaths: Donald LaRue and Bernice Pilcher

Donald Eugene LaRue 80 of Chicago formerly Tipton died Feb 29 2008 at home from cardiovascular disease. Services 11 am Wednesday at First United Church of Christ Tipton with burial at Tipton Masonic Cemetery. Bernice Kathryn Pilcher 91 of Tipton died March 15 2008 at Cedar Manor Nursing Home. Services 11 am Friday Fry Funeral Home Tipton at Glasco Cemetery Glasco Kansas.

Donald Eugene LaRue Chicago Tipton First United Church of Christ David Lorenzen Tipton Masonic Cemetery Fry Margie Jean (Monte) Gaul Raymond Darline Werling Lon Hutchinson Emma Brick LaRue Tipton High School U.S. Army Tipton American Legion Tipton Vfw Fryfuneralhome.com

Don Benfer 92 Vinton farmer dies after long life

Donovan A. Benfer of Vinton died Sunday March 16 2008 at Vinton Lutheran Home Services include funeral Wednesday at Wesley United Methodist Church Vinton with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. He farmed near Vinton and Garrison served on Garrison School Board and helped girls basketball as a blind scout. He was married to Arlein Kroymann for 73 years until her death in 2007. He is survived by four children seven grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

Donovan A. Benfer Vinton Vinton Lutheran Wesley United Methodist Church Karen Larson Evergreen Cemetery Phillips Funeral Home Donovan Don D.A Leslie and Hazel Dunston) Benfer Benton County Iowa State College Ames Iowa Garrison Arlein Vinton and Garrison Garrison School Board Arlin Bradley Shirley) Benfer Terry Cedar Rapids Sharon Larry) Koster Blairstown Kay Don) Krotz Marcella Ralph) Jackson Beverly Benfer Pat Schroder Stanley Benfer

Keswick Man Raymond Axmear 87 Dies in Keswick

Raymond Axmear 87 of Keswick died Friday March 14 2008 at University Hospitals Iowa City after a brief illness. Services were held at Keswick Ist Church with Rev Richard Sperring before burial at Sorden Cemetery. He is survived by wife Lois daughter Cynthia Reding and granddaughter Abby.

Raymond Axmear Keswick University Hospitals Iowa City Keswick United Methodist Church Richard Sperring Richard Smith Sorden Powell North English Lois Cynthia Galen) Reding Mapleton Minn Abby Malachi Dahms Powellfuneralhomes.com

Obituary Notice for Robert F Riha of Columbus Indiana

Robert F Riha 62 of Columbus Indiana died March 15 2008 at Columbus Regional Hospital Emergency Room He was a Vietnam era US Army Sergeant and Army Reserve veteran He drove for Umtun Trucking 27 years earning a safety award for 3.8 million miles He was a lifetime VFW and NRA member The funeral is March 19 2008 at Barkes Weaver Glick Funeral Home Burial Garland Brook Cemetery Funeral rites by Indiana Honor Guard and Bartholomew County Veterans Color Guard He was born October 1 1945 in Cresco Iowa to Frank Leonard Riha and Lillian M Valveda Riha He is survived by Debra Barger Riha a son William David Columbus stepsons Charles Felts Cincinnati OH and Joseph Felts Portage IN a stepgrandson Tyler Felts a brother Dale Riha Shellsburg IA and many nieces and nephews He was buried beside his parents.

Robert F. Riha Columbus Ind Mr. Riha U.S. Army Umtun V.F.W National Rifle Association Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home Garland Brook Cemetery Indiana Honor Guard Bartholomew County Veterans Color Guard Riha Barkesweaverglick.com Cresco Iowa Frank Leonard Lillian M. Valveda Riha Debra Barger Riha William David Charles Felts Cincinnati Ohio Joseph Susan) Felts Portage Tyler Felts Dale Linda) Riha Shellsburg Michelle Andrew) Kimm Amana Christopher Jessica) Riha Brandi Betts Cedar Rapids David Mary) Capouch

Wellman Man Wayne E Johnson Dies at 383

Wayne E. Johnson of Wellman died Sunday March 16 2008 at Mercy Iowa City. Arrangements are pending with Powell Funeral Home Wellman.

Wayne E. Johnson Wellman Mercy

West Union Man Warren Iliff 96 Dies in West Union

Warren Iliff 96 of West Union died March 15 2008 at Good Samaritan Home from age related causes. Service 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at United Methodist West Union officiated by Rev Scott Robert. Burial West Union Cemetery. Visitation 9:30–11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Burnham Wood Funeral Home and one hour before services at the church. Survived by two sons Donald West Union and Kenneth Palm Desert California.

Warren Iliff West Union Good Samaritan United Methodist Church Scott Robert West Union Cemetery Burnham Wood Funeral Home Donald Kenneth Palm Desert Calif

In Memory of Molly Jedlicka

A brief memory note dated 1983 to 2004 expresses deep family love and ongoing missing of Molly Jedlicka from her dad, mom, and Maggie with a final message of enduring affection.

Molly Jedlicka Love Dad Mom Maggie

In Memory Of guidelines for notices and submissions

Funeral notices and memorials must be written and submitted by 4 p m Monday through Friday with publication date specified. Word price is 40 cents. photos cost 10 dollars each. For questions call 398 8221.

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