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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1994

Page

9

Deaths in Linn County include Fosdick and Heuer obituaries

Leonard Michael Fosdick 68 of 219 Sussex Dr NE died May 1 1994 at home from pancreatic cancer. Services 11 AM Wednesday at St Pius X with burial at Mount Calvary and military rites. Also noted are Hite 94 and Virginia Vane Heuer 81 obituaries with memorials and services planned, plus Connie Hanson 71 and E Price 74 obituaries with services at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories.

Janice Hawley Marion Alacarte Ind Enos Lilly Mae Brown Hite Mildred Hixson Scottdale Berry Memorial Methodist Church N. Leavitt Chicago Virginia Vane Heuer Thompson Dr. SE Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories Lloyd Brockmeyer St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Chapel of Memories Mausoleum Cedar Memorial Funeral Home Sondra Gregory Prairie Village Kan Susan Bazelidas Houston Robert James Gregory Virginia Cedar Rapids Lumir Libby Shalda Vane Joseph Vincent Heuer Stephens College Columbia Coe College Alpha Gamma Delta IH of PEO

Obituaries and funeral notices from Cedar Rapids area

Irene Gable Leo Kilberger Joseph Ousiin Gary Preston and survivors listed with service times at Brosh Murdoch-Linwood and local cemeteries. Memorial funds established. Fortified by details on burial locations St. John's Cedar Memorial Fairfax and church services at St. Wenceslaus First Lutheran Cedar Rapids.

Irene K. Gable Brosh Chapel Cedar Memorial Park Leo A. Kilberger St. John’s Cemetery Joseph W. Ousiin St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church Kent Marilyn) Klein Dean Maxine) Main Marlin Schild Shawn Cedar Rapids

Arrangements Pending for David J. Havlicek

David J. Havlicek 51 of 1010 Pawnee Dr NW died Monday May 2 1994 at home after a long illness Arrangements are pending at Teahen Funeral Home.

David J. Havlicek Pawnee Dr Teahen

Death notices for Lynn O. Smith in Florida and Iowa survivor

Lynn O. Smith, 88, of Fort Myers Florida and formerly Rockford Iowa, died Tuesday April 26 1994. Services were held Saturday at Waterford Retirement Home Fort Myers. Survived by daughter Joanne Hendricks of Cedar Rapids.

Lynn O. Smith Fort Myers Fla Rockford Iowa Waterford Retirement Home Joanne Hendricks Cedar Rapids

Death Notices and Obituaries Submission Details

The Gazette accepts death notices and obituaries with arrangements pending and survivors published as news items. Additional material such as survivors beyond immediate, employment, education, and hobbies may be published at 35 cents per word. Second day funeral notices and out-of-town deaths also 35 cents per word.

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Deaths East Central Iowa Pearl Francis and John Hall

Pearl M. Francis 79 of Baculis Mobile Home Park died May 2 1994 at home. John Warren Hall 86 of 1851 Melrose Ave died May 1 1994 at Mercy Hospital after brief illness. Memorial service set for 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church. Cremation arranged by George L. Gay Funeral Home. Survivors: wife Margaret and two daughters Jeanette Woodington and Nancy Paulson.

Pearl M. Francis Baculis’ Mobile Home Park George L. Gay John Warren Hall Melrose Ave Mercy Hospital St. Andrew Presbyterian Church Blake Richter Roy Nilsen

Obituaries from Kalona and neighboring towns across Iowa

Multiple deaths reported with funeral details for Mike Dayton 74 formerly of Washington and two other individuals including Nation and Rev. Schreiber. Descriptions include burial and visitation plans at Shiloh Kalona Lost Nation Grinnell and rural Malcom areas. Survivors list spouses, children, and siblings with hometowns Keota Washington Lost Nation Apache Junction Maquoketa.

Alice Fencl Protivin matriarch dies at 75

Alice Fencl Protivin, 75, died Monday May 2 1994 at home of an apparent heart attack. Services 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with viewing after 9:30 a.m. Burial in church cemetery. Balik Funeral Home Spillville handles arrangements. Survivors include husband Alois four sons Leonard and Victor of Calmar James of Charles City Ernest of Protivin two daughters Mary Ann Andera Lawler Betty Falada Decorah a brother Leonard Lukes Protivin and two sisters Doris Svee Cedar Rapids Grace Slifka Cresco.

Alice Fencl Holy Trinity Catholic Church Balik Funeral Home Spillville Alois Leonard Victor Calmar James Charles City Ernest Protivin Mary Ann Andera Lawler Betty

Fred R. Wells 73 Dies After Long Illness

SIGOURNEY Fred R. Wells 73 died Saturday April 30 1994 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center Iowa City after a long illness. Services 1:30 p.m. Wednesday Harden Funeral Chapel What Cheer. Burial McFarlan Cemetery near What Cheer with military honors. Friends may call at the funeral chapel with a 7 to 8:30 p.m. wake. Survivors include his wife Helen three sons Jim Lesher of Waverly Glen Lesher and David Christenson both of Oskaloosa seven daughters Peggy Hewitt Des Moines Nancy Vance Nevada Sherry Barnhart Ankeny Joy Wehr Sigourney Sue Jordan Linda Drakos Connie Widmar of Oskaloosa two brothers Carl.

Mike Dayton Washington Iowa Veterans Affairs Medical Center Iowa City Shiloh Kalona Robert Raba Frank Andreus Peterseim Gladys Linda Dunbar Keota Bernice Bender Patrick Donald David Richmond Fred R. Wells Harden Funeral McFarlan Cemetery Helen Jim Lesher Waverly Glen Lesher David Christenson Oskaloosa Peggy Hewitt Des Moines Nancy Vance Nevada Sherry Barnhart Ankeny Joy Wehr Sigourney Sue Jordan Linda Drakos Connie Widmar Carl

Arthur E. Fisher obituary pending at Shelly Funeral Home

Arthur E. Fisher, 91, died Monday afternoon, May 2, 1994, at home after a long illness. Arrangements are pending at Shelly Funeral Home.

Arthur E. Fisher Shelly Funeral Home

Obituary: Wilbert H. Bruse 80 dies after lengthy illness

Wilbert H. Bruse, 80, died Sunday evening May 1 1994 in Crestridge Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. Services set for 10 30 a m Wednesday at Carson & Son Funeral Home with visiting hours 4 to 8 p m today. Burial will be at Miles Cemetery Miles.

Wilbert H. Bruse Crestridge Carson & Son Funeral Home Miles Cemetery Miles

Obituaries: Holmes and Cassidy aged 90 and 81

Russell C. Holmes 90 died May 2 1994 in his home after a sudden illness with arrangements pending at Henderson Overton Funeral Loretta W. Cassidy 81 formerly of Harper died May 1 1994 at Thornton Manor Lansing services May 4 St Patrick Church Waukon burial Wexford Cemetery rural Harper calls 2 to 9 p m Hansen Funeral Home Waukon Survivors include daughter Elaine Peterson Batesville Miss son John Waterloo sister Margaret Pladsen rural Waukon brother John Waters Houston Minn

Russell C. Holmes Henderson-Overton Funeral Home Loretta W. Cassidy Harper Thornton Manor Lansing St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Waukon Wexford Cemetery Hansen Funeral Home Elaine Peterson Batesville Miss John Waterloo

Wyoming Man William E. Foy Dies at 92 in Florida

William E. Bill Foy 92 died April 30 1994 in Homestead Hospital Florida after a sudden illness. Services Thursday 11 a.m. at Wyoming United Methodist Church led by Rev. Jerry Burrow. Burial in Wyoming Cemetery. Calling hours 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday Hayden Funeral Home Wyoming with Masonic service at 7 30. Survived by wife Lydia and two sons Jim Davenport and George Cedar Rapids.

William E Bill” Foy Homestead Hospital Homestead Fla Wyoming United Methodist Church Jerry Burrow Wyoming Cemetery Hayden Funeral Home Wyoming Lydia Jim Davenport George Cedar Rapids

Wright Named Assistant U.S. Attorney for Northern District of Iowa

Stephanie Wright of Cedar Falls began work as assistant U.S. attorney in Iowa’s Northern District. She previously served as Black Hawk County assistant attorney and Cedar Falls affirmative action specialist. Wright is active in the NAACP and chairs the Equality in the Courts Task Force of the Black Hawk County Bar Association.

Stephanie Wright Cedar Falls U.S Iowa Wright Black Hawk County National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Equality In the Courts

Carpenters Union Votes Again On Three Year Offer

Carpenters Local 308 to meet at 8 AM to vote on a revised three year settlement. First proposal was rejected Monday morning. Iron Workers Local 89 and contractors seek federal mediators as talks continue. Operating Engineers Local 234 plans another meeting Wednesday. Builders and Laborers Local 43 agreement also expires Saturday at midnight.

Iron Workers Local 89 Assis Dick Petersmith Operating Engineers Local 234

Suspect in Iowan's slaying found dead in South Dakota

A body found in South Dakota is believed to be James Gardner, 50, of Oakland Iowa, the suspect in the weekend shooting death of James Thomas 33 of Carter Lake Iowa. An Omaha warrant had named Gardner.

Omaha Neb South Dakota Iowa James Gardner Oakland James Jamie’ Thomas Carter Lake Gardner Thomas South Omaha Yankton County S.C Yankton Dave Hunhoff Sioux Falls S.D. Hunhoff

Des Moines Couple Sentenced in Cocaine Conspiracy Case

Gene A. Gates, 36, and Robynne B. Hayes, 29, pled guilty in U.S. District Court to conspiracy and distribution of cocaine base. Gates drew seven years three months plus four years probation. Hayes received over 11 years and four years probation. Restitution set at $1,150.

Gazette Des Moines U.S. District Court Gene A. Gates Michael Melloy Robynne B. Hayes

Teamsters endorse Reichardt in Iowa governor race

The Iowa Conference of Teamsters endorsed Bill Reichardt for the Democratic nomination after voting at its Des Moines state conference. Reichardt carries the union backing for his campaign while facing Attorney General Bonnie Campbell in the Democratic primary.

Des Moines Bill Reichardt Iowa Conference of Teamsters Reichardt Iowa Bonnie Campbell

Anamosa Mother Sentenced for Endangering Toddler with Whiskey

Karen Kay Bishop 24 pleaded guilty to child endangerment not resulting in serious injuries. She received two years probation and a $500 fine plus costs after DHS and Anamosa Police investigated. The 18 month old son had a blood alcohol level of 0.198 and was treated by a physician.

Gazette Anamosa Jones County Karen Kay Bishop State Department of Humane Services DHS Bishop Daniel Howa

Also Mentioned on This Page

Linn County Leonard Michael Lenny” Fosdick Sussex St. Pius X Catholic Church Donald Klein Edmund Becker Mount Calvary Cemetery Teahen Funeral Home Dolores DoDo Michele Westrope Jerry Angie Shevik Leawood Anita Robledo Mike Denise Melissa Downey Calif Connie Amanda Joe Janet Jenny Jamie Tom Fosdick Sheila Westrope Johnson Avery Hayl Johnson City Tenn Katrina Robledo Nielson Samantha Richard Bette Texas City Texas Gerald Maquoketa Francis Irene Burleson Marcella Monaghan Kaye Fulrath Anita Lambert Charles Alphonsus Eva Anna Palm Fosdick Dolores Lucille West Knights of Columbus Cedar Rapids Elks Lodge Ibew Union Rockwell-Collins Hite Northbrook Manor Stewart Funeral Home Mildred Dawn Nylin Carol Anderson Arlington Heights Ill Connie” Hanson Covington Rd St. Luke’s Hospital Turner Chapel West Spring Grove Cemetery Covington Rick Gail Joel J. Kessler Ann Julianne E. Godar Herbert June Herbert Hanson Nashua Eagle Food Store E. Price Third Ave Stanley Wierson Marion United Methodist Church Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery Sharon Walker Sandoe Rose Grove Doris Harris Delores Lyon Alan Winston Salem N.C Christy St. Joseph Dennis Milwaukee Dorothy Martelle Ace Susie Cramer Young David H. Price Marion First United Methodist Church St. Luke’s Hospice Doris Richardson Black Colonial Manor Amana Gary Tulsa Okla Randy San Antonio Margaret Pillard Coggon Marjorie Aldrich Colorado Jean Smith Manchester Paul Richardson Ryan Ivan Richardson Louis Richardson Doris Coggan Russell Emma Zumbach Richardson Donald C. Black American Diabetes Association Golden Congregational Church Paul H. Miehe First Ave. NE Oelwein and Arlington Jamison-Schmitz Scott Meyer Long Grove Cemetery Maynard Mary Anne Dempster Malcom Martin K. Schreiber Grinnell Regional Medical Center Grinnell Trinity Lutheran Laura Gail Beck Delmar Linda Rotman Larry Steve Dubuque Florence M. Machande Newton Norman Arizona City, Ariz Audrey Dunn Indianapolis Toledo U.S. Attorney University of Missouri Northwestern School of Law Portland Ore Stephanie Charles U.S. Postal Service Candace Cassie Carpenters Union William Muldoon Hunhoff Gates Hayes
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