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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1987

Page

10

Deaths in Linn County Chronicle of several obituaries

Obituaries from Linn County list deaths of John D. Kucera 58. Russell R. Ream 82. Millard F Swede Johnson 75. Godfrey Votroubek 76. Betty Jane Thompson 65. William P. Whelihan 79. Sheryl Lynn Harris 29. Eldon J. Driscoll 28. Details include birthdates, spouses, survivors, burial plans, memorial funds, and service locations across Cedar Rapids Muscatine Marion Waterloo and Carlisle Pennsylvania with church affiliations and military service where noted.

Local obituaries and funeral arrangements listed

Laurence Benson 72 of Center Point died Monday in St Luke s Hospital Murdoch Funeral Home Center Point handles arrangements Clifford H Graf 72 of Hiawatha died Monday in St Luke s Hospital after long illness Cedar Memorial Funeral Home handles arrangements Nadine Oliphant 76 former Cedar Rapids Marion area resident died Sunday in Red Wing Minnesota Baxter Memorial Chapel Marion handles arrangements Catherine E Vornholt service 2 p m today Brush Chapel Rev Charles Mehaffey officiating burial Czech National Cemetery calls after 9 a m memorial fund established

Laurence Benson Center Point St. Luke’s Hospital Murdoch Funeral Home Clifford H. Graf Eisenhower Rd Hiawatha Cedar Memorial Funeral Home Nadine Oliphant Cedar Rapids- Marion Area Red Wing Minn Baxter Memorial Chapel Marion Catherine E. Vornholt Brush Chapel Charles Mehaffey Asbury United Methodist Church Czech National Cemetery

Deaths in Eastern Iowa include multiple long-time residents

A string of obituaries from Dubuque to Sumner notes Bernadine Waske, Edward and Emily Krug, Mary Dickman, Dorothy Schmitz, Ronald Michels, Jerry McPherson, C D Kozak, Iva Robertson and others. Each entry lists ages, hometowns, survivors, service details, and burial plans with Christmas season timing for several.

Thelma Hoepner 85 Dies In Vinton After Illness

Thelma Hoepner 85 a retired city employee died Sunday at home after a sudden illness. Survived by son Craig of rural Vinton daughter Shirley Easler of Davenport sister Erma Bigbee of Marengo and four grandchildren Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church Burial is 1:30 p.m. at Marengo Cemetery Friends may call after 2 p.m. today at Campbell Russell's in Vinton A memorial is established.

Russell R. Ream E Ave Wapello Buffalo N.Y Elsie Cook Marion Ream National Oats Russell Milpitas Calif Leon Englewood Colo Elizabeth Wise Cedar Rapids Murdoch-Linwood Chapel Tom Palmer Millard F Johnson Mount Vernon Rd Living Center West Helen Magson Wilson Foods Calvin-Sinclair Church Golf Association Gary Libertyville Ill Richard Johnson Boise Idaho Laurel Byrne Cedar Memorial Chapel of James Hires Cedar Memorial Park Cedar Memorial Funeral Home 38Th St Godfrey Votroubek Sheridan Dr. SE Mary Kofron Votroubek The Gazette Foremost McKesson Knights of Columbus Council All Saints Catholic Church Mary Jo Coralville Mike Walter Long Beach Edward Palm Springs David O’connor St. John’s Cemetery Brush Chapel Knights of Columbus Betty Jane Thompson 34Th St. Dr. SE Mercy Joyce Fox Glendale Ariz American Cancer Society 10Th St. SE Eldon J. Driscoll C St. SW Greeley Washington High School Manpower Inc Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Florence Therese Mefford John Hemann Mount Calvary Cemetery Ryan Edward William Krug Emily Irene Krug Benton County Fairfax Elward Emily Swisher Krug Troy Lee Krug George Frederick Jobs Raetz Atkins Phillips Jerry A. McPherson Peoples Memorial Hospital Chamberlain Co Waterloo Navy Shirley Lyaman McPherson Kingston Wash Wayne Butters Bruce Butters Independence Sheryll Malone Norristown Karen Dubbeld Grandview Dawn Meek Largo Fla Rose Rich Bremer Immanuel Lutheran Church Mount Hope Cemetery Reiff’s C.D. Kozak Kozak Dry Cleaners Marcella “Tootie Maquoketa Joan Hunt Marshalltown Carson’s Union Cemetery Iva Robertson Community Memorial Hospital Milton Sumner James Steven Davenport St. John American Lutheran Church Becker-Milnes Thelma Hoepner Craig Vinton Shirley Easler Erma Bigbee Marengo First Presbyterian Church Marengo Cemetery Campbell- Russell’s

Beth Pountney Welton longtime teacher dies at 86

Beth Pountney Welton 86 died after a short illness in DeWitt. She taught in Welton and Goose Lake for over 20 years and belonged to Clinton and Jackson County historical societies and the National Retired Teachers Association. Survivors include brother Fred Maltas of Welton. Services 10 30 a m Tuesday at Carson's Maquoke ta with calling hours to service. Burial Welton Cemetery. Memorial fund established.

Beth Pountney West Wing Place DeWitt Welton Goose Lake Clinton Jackson County National Retired Teachers Association Fred Maltas Carson’s Maquoketa Welton Cemetery

Reagan denies involvement in seeking illegal Iran aid

Independent counsel Walsh claims Iran-contra details show Reagan aides shredded documents before Justice searches. McFarlane cites efforts to aid Nicaragua rebels despite a 1984 ban while Fitzwater insists the president supported democracy and denied soliciting funds. McFarlane recalls the Israel Iran arms deal and hostage exchange pressures ending with Weir release.

Lawrence Walsh North National Security Council Justice Department McFarlane U.S Administration White House Marlin Fitzwater Nicaragua Fitzwater Reagan Liman Iran Israel Lebanon God Mr. Buckley William Buckley CIA Beirut Buckley Benjamin Weir

Cheese recall in 25 states prompts voluntary action

Froma Series Bel Inc. recalls 657 cases of Mini Bonbel and Mini Gouda after North Carolina health officials find contamination risk. Expiration dates July 23 and 24 1987 cited. No illnesses reported. consumers asked to return product to the store.

Fort Lee N.J Iowa North Carolina Froma Series Bel Inc

Three Young Men Die In Oskaloosa Car Crash

In Oskaloosa, a car carrying three 23 year old men from Rose Hill and What Cheer struck a bridge abutment, became airborne and sank in the Skunk River. The vehicle was found Monday by two fathers after a day submerged with no seat belts.

Oskaloosa Skunk Joe Beal John Denney Brian McCurdy Rose Hill Ricky Dugger What Skunk River Crookham Bridge

Mercy and St. Luke's Birth Announcements

May 11 two families welcomed newborns as Teresa and Gary Smith report a daughter at 2432 B Ave NE and Jamie and Michael Dinkan greet a son at 1409 Bever Ave SE. Also May 11 Wendy Franklin reports a son and Angela and Michael Connolly announce a daughter in Winthrop. Sheila Whiteside adds a daughter at 1440 15th St SE.

Mercy Teresa and Gary Smith Ave ST. Luke's Jamie Michael Dinkan Bever Ave Wendy Franklin Mount Vernon Rd Angela Michael Connolly Winthrop Sheila Whiteside 15Th St. SE

Cedar Rapids Couples Lead List Of Marriage Licenses

A compilation of marriage licenses shows couples from Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas including Jeffrey L. Martin with Lori C. Evans, Russ H. Myers with Susan M. Henry, Richard M. Rawson with Janice R. Taylor, and others. Additional pairs include Michael S. Kehl from Hiawatha with Michelle L. Phillips of Cedar Rapids, and Dean A. Gaines of Mount Vernon with Sherri K. McGregor of Coralville.

Jeffrey L. Martin Lori C. Evans Russ H. Myers Susan M. Henry Richard M. Rawson Janice R. Taylor James M. Yura Stella R. Doss Richard D. Granberg Peggy D. Clausing John J. Vrbicek Kim A. Gill Michael C. Schrimper Jeri E. Kerr Cedar Rapids Michael S. Kehl Hiawatha Michelle L. Phillips Mark R. Briceland Phoenix, Ariz Dean A. Gaines Mount Vernon Sherri K. McGregor Coralville

Dissolutions Involving Stoddard Cole Gill and OShogay Couples

Legal notices report dissolutions of marriages for Cris E Stoddard and Ron E Stoddard Julie Dawn Cole Patrick Douglas Cole Ramona Kay Gill Meredith Edward Gill Karen J Darrow Gregory E Darrow Carole Ann O Shogay and David Clifford O Shogay with filings recorded in the county docket.

Cris E Ron E. Stoddard Julie Dawn Patrick Douglas Cole Ramona Kay Meredith Edward Gill Karen J Gregory E. Darrow Carole Ann David Clifford O’shogay

Hart still in presidential race headline slips to press

The Charles City Press rushed to print a banner claiming Hart remained in the race after an early news conference. The editor said the error followed a deadline rush as Hart soon bowed out amid the Donna Rice controversy and clarified quitting was not his style.

Charles City Gary Hart Hart Donna Rice Iowa City Colorado Jan Butler Charles City Press

Ex-C R woman dies in Florida after traffic crash

Sheryl Harris 29, a former Cedar Rapids resident, died in Winter Park Florida from injuries after a station wagon struck her at 8 40 p m Saturday. Johnathan Lick 20 also of Winter Park was driving the vehicle. She died at Orlando Regional Medical Center Sunday night.

Sheryl Lynn Harris Winter Park, Fla Cedar Rapids Orlando Regional Medical Center Winter Park Fla Sheryl Harris Johnathan Lick Harris

Bonaparte Man Dies In Motorcycle Crash

A Bonaparte resident Ronald R. Wixom, 25, died Saturday afternoon when he lost control of his motorcycle on a Van Buren County road near Bonaparte. He was not wearing a helmet according to the Van Buren County sheriff's office.

Bonaparte Ronald R. Wixom van Buren van Buren County Wixom

Illinois Lotto winning numbers for Monday draw

Illinois Lottery reports the Monday winning numbers for the Illinois Lotto game in Springfield. Daily Game: 9 0 1.

Springfield, Ill

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Linn County John D. Kucera H Ave Christina Kallenberger Bausch Muscatine Dennis Minneapolis Daniel Denise Elliot Debra Ford Donna Dawn Diane Janet Ogden Camdenton Delores Guhl Leon Bausch Dallas Texas Frank Teahen Funeral Marvin Bries St. Patrick’s Catholic Church American Legion Hanford Post Burial Island Cemetery William P. Whelihan Carlisle United States Military Academy West Point Laura William Jr Great Falls John Acton Mass South Strafford St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Building Fund East Pomfret St Jefferson High School Maxine and Herman Frueh Ted Barbara Harris Los Angeles David Dan Tammy Hannon San Francisco Nancy Arthur Susan Meier Ohio Raymond Runyon Grace Frueh Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery Asbury Methodist Church Edgewood Bernadine Wooldridge Waske Dubuque Mary the Angels Behr’s Garnavillo Mary L. Dickman Decorah Garnaville Aase Haugen Dwight Waverly Grinnell Dorothy Schmitz Iowa Methodist Medical Center Des Moines Grinnell- Newburg Leo Marilyn Ralls Scott Air Force Base Mary Graham Marcia Schmitz Lillian Chance St. Mary’s Catholic Church St. Mary’s Smith’s Ronald Michels Rockford, Ill Sycamore Rachel Rhonda Raphael Hazleton Clement Norman Phoenix Lyle Cedar Falls Eveline Wengert Raymond Loretta Michels Bertha Draper Margaret Jenkins LaPorte City Rosalie Rohde Fayette Dorothy Thomas Winton St. John’s Catholic Church St. Mary’s Cemetery White’s Beal Daryl Denney Rodney McCurdy C.R Florida Illinois Lottery John E. Lopes 3Rd Ave. S.E
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