Deaths slate across Iowa cities from Marion to Solon
Multiple obituary notices list John Wennekamp 60 of Marion died after a short illness in Cedar Rapids. Also noted are Marcella Fowler 57 of Cedar Rapids. Robert Richardson 35 of Anamosa. and other local residents with service times and burial details. Recurring themes include church affiliations, survivors, and memorial gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Wennekamp
Second Ave
Marion
Cedar Rapids
Monticello
Augusta C. Martensen
Princeton
Wennekamp
Martello
Marion Independent Schools
Faith Lutheran Church
Robert J
Judith Ann Siepker
Mary Wink
Anamosa
Sharon Kay Ditch
William
Nate Bink
Oregon
Ill
Anna White
Mechanicsville
Martha Stears
First United Methodist
John D. Huber
Cedar Memorial Cemetery
Baxter Memorial Chapel
Robert A. Richardson
Baudette
Minn
Mr. Richardson
Linda M. Taber
Kimberly
Chad
Walter Richardson
Hopkinton
Ruby Richardson
Nellie Ratcliff
Gary
Larry Bacon
Orlando
Fla
Goettsch’s
Local Obituaries and Funeral Notices
Keswick LeRoy Decker Banty 40, Monday at 1 30 Holm's Sigourney. Traer Loren Hoeg 72, Monday at 11 Over ton's Traer. Iowa City Stephen Schillig 22, Tuesday at 10 St Marys Catholic Church. Rosary Monday 7 30 Donohues. Friends may call Monday after 9 a m. Mechanicsville Nellie Klingler 81. Services Tuesday 10 30 a m at Presbyterian Church Mechanicsville. Visitation 1 9 p m Monday at Horner's Funeral Home. Burial Rose Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Unick
Solon
Charles Unick
Joseph
Marie Unick
Brush Funeral Home
St. Mary’s Church
J.J. Fath
Oakland Cemetery
Keswick
LeRoy (Banty) Decker
Holm's
Sigourney
Traer
Loren E. Hoeg
Overton’s
Iowa City
Stephen Schillig
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Donohue’s
Mechanicsville
Nellie Rebecca Inks Klingler
the Presbyterian Church
Horner
Rose Hill Cemetery
French security clash ends in multiple fatalities
Airportentry report notes security forces and allied troops fired on a group, killing three assailants after the entry point incident. The event underscores tense operations at the site and the immediate response by French security personnel and allied units.
Six arrested at folk festival in Iowa
About 150 to 200 attendees gathered for a Fun and Folk Festival in Central City sponsored by the Iowa Chapter of the National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws. By 8 p.m. deputies had arrested six for possession of marijuana. another person faced intoxication charges. Names and ages of those jailed are listed, with one officer noting many attendees were unaware of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
National Organization For Reform of Marijuana Laws
Linn Sheriff's Deputies
Linn
Sheriff's
Reuter
Robert John Clevenger
35Th St
Gregory H. Hamilton
A Ave
Janice M. Bergert
Fourth Ave
Mervin Ramon Cousins
Second St
Walter Edward Wilson III
John Stephen Calderone
Speeding case cites Fuzz-Buster and CB chatter
Robinson notes extenuating circumstances in a 57 mph speeding ticket case. Martin recalls officers balancing warnings versus tickets for speeds near 65 plus. Magistrate Felts says trial unnecessary and defers to officer judgment, suggesting other factors beyond the Fuzz-Buster discussion.
Weather and Birth Notices Summary
Wind at 9 p m north at 8 mph sun up Monday at 5 40 sun down 8 27 year ago today high 79 low 58 no precipitation extended forecast cloudy Tuesday chance of showers southeast partly cloudy Wednesday and Thursday warming trend. May births include several couples with addresses and a daughter or son reported in multiple cities plus a nuisance call on Sue Lane NW.
Downtown Cedar Rapids club to meet. transit talk planned
Downtown Association Directors of Greater Downtown Cedar Rapids Inc will meet Thursday at noon in the Roosevelt Royale. Ray Bagley president of Regional Transit Corp will speak on transit improvements. Stolen gear and an air hose valued over 1000 were taken from Vince D Fiala's truck. entry by prying doors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downtown Association
Greater Downtown
Cedar Rapids Inc
Roosevelt Royale
Ray Bagley
Regional Transit Corp
Vince D. Fiala
Mallory St
Nine Arrested After Cedar Rapids Officers Injured at Brown Derby Fight
Three Cedar Rapids police officers were injured while arresting a drunk driving suspect near the Brown Derby Tavern at 12th Avenue SE and Sixth Street. Nine people were arrested as a melee erupted when officers were attempting the arrest of John Pledge, 42, and his son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
12Th Avenue
Sixth Street SE
James Noonan
Michael Klappholz
Les Casteel
12Th Avenue SE
John Pledge
Seventh Ave. SE
Pledge
Brown Derby
Klappholz
James Barnes
Queen Vickie Vaughn Crowned Eastern Iowa Band Festival Queen
Vickie Vaughn a 17 year old senior at West Waterloo High was named queen of the Eastern Iowa Band Festival in Cedar Rapids after the Saturday parade through downtown and a program in Greene Square. The ceremony followed the parade and the queen’s coronation in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vickie Vaughn
West Waterloo High
Cedar Rapids
Greene Square
Concorde trip reviewer recalls supersonic voyage
Gazette City editor Phyllis J. Fleming flies London to New York aboard the Concorde. She describes gourmet food and free French champagne as standard fare while the Mach meter keeps travelers informed of speed and performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Phyllis J. Fleming
London
New York
Gazette Cedar Rapids Publication Details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by the Gazette Company publishes daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. Subscriptions range from $1.15 weekly to $56 for 52 weeks with regional rates at $80 for 52 weeks. mail subscriptions are limited to non carrier areas. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gazette Company
Third Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
U.S
Associated Press
Thermogas Tank Crash Injures Driver in Palo
Police and investigators probe a late Friday crash in Palo after a pickup veered off Highway 94, hit Thermogas Co tank valves, and sparked a flash fire. 17 year old Perry Harris fled the scene before deputies arrived. he was treated and released at St Luke’s Hospital. No charges yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo
Thermogas Co
Perry Harris
Eighth Ave
Harris
St. Luke’s Hospital
Linn County
Lawn
Shellsburg
Atkins
Tom Back
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Marcella Helen Fowler
Gordon Ave
Ralph V. Fowler
Missouri
Fowler
Hope Lutheran Church
Eagles Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
Myron Wilcox
Tom Long
Ralph Jr
Richton Park
Richard L
Peoria
James A
Johnny Ray
Helen Griga
Betty Parcel
Belle Plaine
Melvin J. Holland
California
Robert M. Holland
Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories
Terry S. Slinde
Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Heart Fund
Andrew J. Bohr
15Th St
Immaculate Conception Church
Ted Bohr
Wisconsin
Frances H. Warner
Turner Chapel East
David P. Polk
First Christian Church
Turner Chapel
Brady
Jim R
William P. Leonard
Mount Calvary Cemetery
Cedar Memorial Funeral Home
Joseph Roubicek
Magnus
Vining
Roubicek
Order of Eagles
Macabees
Julia Needley
Kalona
Mary Carpenter
Myrtle Schwartz
First St
Myrtle Bamberger
Fort Dodge
Matthew Schwartz
Miss
Terry Jenereaux
North St. Paul
St. Paul
Kirkwood Community College
916
White Bear Lake
Jenereaux
Helena
Mont
Ashler Lodge No. 91
F&am
Detroit
Mich
Theodore Hamm
VFW
National Retired Teachers Association
Gene
Carl Peil
Paul Hauschildt
Terri-Gene
Missoula
Dennis
Sandberg Mortuary
Orlie Workman
Sgt
Ted Reuter
Zaired
French Foreign Legion
Kinshasa
Zaire
Angola
Kolwezi
Cording
FBI
Cbs
Robinson
Martin
Felts
St. Luke's
Danny M. Boyer
Roger’s Road
James Perkins
Bertram Road
John Marsh
Sixth Ave
Woojin Jung
34Th St
Bill Corley
Allview Drive
David Wilson
Washington Drive
Minneapolis
James Robert Safley
Mr. Safley
Robert S. Safley
E Ave
Dover
Del
Brian Kleiber
Kleiber
Patricia Safley
Sue Lane
C.R
Eeeseee Surveil Stevens
Reneeeeeewen
C.R. News
Rotary Club
John Emmons
Gage Memorial Union
Coe College
Ozark Opry
Shepherd of the Hills
D.J
Adv
Berger Furrier
Abwa Triangle
Sheraton Inn
Kim Cornell
I Avenue NW
Gamestonie
Cubs
Padres
Charter
Moorie Steffensen
Lincoln Room
Central Ymca
Grand Ole Opry
Opryland
Hall of Fame
Nashville
Shaklee Products
Dennis and
Lila Hegland
Edward L. Anderson
Shiloh
Novak Monument CO
14Th Ave
Queen of the Bands
Stewart Funeral Home
First Ave. N.E
William J. Stewart
James F. Stewart
Thermogas
John E. Lopes
3Rd Ave
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