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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1988

Page

14

Deaths in Linn County include LaVonne Little and others

The Linn County death notice lists LaVonne Little 58 of 250 Atwood Drive dying at home after a long illness. Born October 14 1929 in Shellsburg she married George Little December 10 1945 in Pasco Washington. She worked for Square D over 25 years and belonged to Palo United Methodist Church and multiple fraternal and service groups. Survivors include husband son Gordon Milwaukee daughter Regina Burkart Newhall father Roy Lint Omaha brother Kenneth Lint Ely and five grandchildren. Services 2 PM Monday Turner Chapel West with burial at Palo Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday noon to 9 PM and 6 to 9 PM. Memorials to Palo United Methodist Church or El Kahir Shrine Temple. Additional notices include Julie Ann Dvorak Rogers 30 Letts, Paul Rolph Strain 79 Palm Desert, Francis C. Keegan 50 Cedar Rapids area, Daniel J. Shafer 80 Cedar Rapids area, with brief funeral arrangements and memorial details.

M. LaVonne Little Atwood Dr Shellsburg George Little Pasco Wash Dollar Club of Shriners Crippled Children’s Hospital Order of Eastern Star No Gordon Milwaukee Regina Burkart Newhal Roy Lint Omahe Neb Kenneth Lint Ely Turner Chapel West Robert Edwards Palo United Methodist Church Palo Cemetery Palo el Kahir Shrine Temple First Ave Cedar Rapids Julie Ann Dvorak Rogers Letts Marion Raymond Rogers Anamosa Rogers Bethesda Muscatine Gary Tomas John Dvorak Dubuque Mike Dvorak Paul Rolph Strain Palm Desert Calif Eisenhower Medical Center Rancho Mirage la Porte City Margaret Misake Leo Hough The Torch Press University of Town Phi Delta Phi Fraternity Cedar Rapids Lions Club Strain Jeff Liberty Ind Ned Wilmette Chicago Sacred Heart Catholic Church Wiesels & Sons Mortuary Palm Springs Daniel J. Shafer Living Center East Warren Ohio Ruth Bradley Ripley N.Y Shafer Collins Radio Otter Creek Cedar Memorial Chapel

Obituary Notices for Multiple Individuals

Notices list services today at various churches including St Wenceslaus and Kenwood Park Presbyterian. Burials planned at Linwood, Springville, Cedar Memorial Park, with arrangements by Murdoch Linwood and Cedar Memorial Funeral Homes. callers welcome after specified times. Names include John L Hlavacek Ina G Hunte Hubert L Nelson and Orva M Slauson.

John L. Hlavacek St .Wenceslaus Catholic Church Clarence Frana Linwood Cemetery Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home Ina G. Hunte Murdoch Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery Cedar Memorial Funeral Home Orva M. Slauson Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories Nick Longworth

Deaths in Eastern Iowa Area Featured in Local Obituaries

Eastern Iowa notices report several deaths: Heynold N. Shaffer age 59 dies of Alzheimer’s in Strawberry Point Lutheran Home with services at St John’s Lutheran Church and burial at Taylorsville Cemetery. William Sonny Krivacek, 53, dies of cancer in Decorah. long rural mail carrier with services at St John’s Catholic Church and burial. Glenn M. Wilt, 85, farmer dies in Cedar Rapids. services at Oak Grove Christian Church and burial at Oakwood Cemetery. Memorials and call arrangements noted for each family.

Alma Ruth Glandon Dies at 85 in Durango Care Center

Alma Ruth Glandon 85 died Monday in a Durango care center. She worked at White State Bank in South English and the Sigourney ASCS office before retiring in 1965. Survived by a nephew. Graveside services at 10 am Tuesday at Porter Cemetery north of Keswick. Arrangements by Reynolds'.

Alma Ruth Glandon Durango Colo White State Bank South English Sigourney Ascs Porter Cemetery Keswick Reynolds

Kalona resident Clarence Burkholder dies in Arkansas

Clarence Burkholder aged 69 formerly of Kalona died Thursday in Van Buren Arkansas where he had been residing. Surviving are his wife Hilda a daughter Carol Yoder of Kalona a son Stanley Guerra of Iowa City a brother Ed of Wellman and a granddaughter. Services are at 1 p.m. Monday at Peterseim's with calling after 9 a.m. Sunday. Burial follows at East Union Cemetery.

Clarence Burkholder Kalona van Buren Ark Hilda Carol Yoder Stanley Guerra Iowa City Wellman Peterseim East Union Cemetery

Postville Man Donald E. Jahncke Dies After Illness

Donald E. Jahncke, 63, of Postville, died Thursday morning at home after a short illness. A retired railroad employee, he is survived by his brother Elbert Jahncke of Postville and sister Ethel Mae Pearson of Chicago.

Donald E. Jahncke Elbert Postvill Ethel Mae Pearson Chicago

Tipton D Arleen Morden dies in Iowa City hospital

TIPTON D ARLEEN MORDEN 70 DIED FRIDAY IN MERCY HOSPITAL IOWA CITY AFTER AN EXTENDED ILLNESS SURVIVORS INCLUDE HUSBAND ROGER FOUR SONS ROGER JR LARRY MARK RICHARD A SISTER NORMA HAMMAN SIX GRANDCHILDREN SERVICES MONDAY 11 AM TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH BURIAL TIPTON MASONIC CEMETERY FRIENDS MAY CALL SUNDAY 3-5 AND 6-8 PM AT CHURCH EDUCATIONAL BUILDING OR 9 AM TO SERVICE TIME MONDAY MEMORIAL FUND ESTABLISHED ARRANGEMENTS BY SHEETS AND SON S

Heynold N. Shaffer Strawberry Point Lutheran Arlington Marilyn Alan Strawberry Point Roger Cedar Falls Rodney Mark Deatra Odell Annette Shaffer Forest Taylorsville Cemetery Kerns-Jamison's Alzheimer's Research and Disease Association E. Lake St Chicago Ill D. Arleen Morden Mercy Hospital Iowa City Roger Jr New York Larry Canyon Green Valley Calif Davenport Richard Tipton Norma Hamman Belle Plaine Trinity Lutheran Church Tipton Masonic Cemetery Sheets and Son's

Traer Hoger Mantull 83 Died in Waterloo

Traer Hoger Mantull 83 a retired Iowa Department of Transportation employee died Friday in Covenant Care Center Waterloo after a short illness. Survivors include his wife Pauline and brothers Carl Ivan and Arthur all of Traer. Services 10 30 am Monday United Methodist Church. Friends may call after 3 pm today at Overton's. Burial Buckingham Cemetery.

Hoger Mantull Iowa Department of Transportation Covenant Care Center Waterloo Pauline Carl Ivan Arthur Traer United Methodist Church Overton Buckingham Cemetery

Cyclist in serious condition after deer collision near Parnell

Iowa County motorcyclist Gary Stromer, 29, of Cedar Rapids, remained in serious condition at University Hospitals Iowa City after his bike hit a young deer on Highway 149 near Parnell Thursday at about 8 20 p m. He was thrown about 300 feet, authorities said.

Cedar Rapids Parnell Iowa County University Hospitals Iowa City Gary Stromer 19Th ‘Ave Stromer Iowa State Patrol

Illinois Lottery Daily Game and Pick Four numbers

Illinois Lottery announces Daily Game numbers 1 0 7 and Pick Four 3 0 1 9 with Bonus Daily Game 2 5 6. Jackpot listed as $6 million.

Fiddler On The Roof Shines For Cedar Rapids Theatre

The Cedar Rapids Community Theatre presents a flawless Fiddler on the Roof with Tevye played by John Ryal and Golde by Donna Settle. The production features strong solos, rich ensemble vocals, an effective Sabbath Prayer scene, and praised lighting and costumes. Tickets run through June 5 with varied prices and show times.

John Ryal Tevye Donna Settle Golde Melanie Clickner Carol Montag Amy Bliss E Dent

Nassif alleged of smuggling heroin through Leb anese bread oven cases

The defendant Nassif is accused of importing heroin valued at about 5 million dollars during October and November and at least 500000 dollars in March. Records show Lebanese bread ovens were shipped from Lebanon between late 1986 and fall 1987 and heroin residues were found in a bread oven seized in November. Tips from anonymous calls last October noted Nassif’s drug smuggling activity. A customs seizure in St Louis involved a Lebanese bread oven and 1685 grams of heroin, later moved to a Cedar Rapids residence and then a car linked to Nassif.

Nassif Lebanon Nass St. Louis Cedar Jids

Vital Statistics May 19 Births and Names Listed

May 19 to May 20 records show births at multiple addresses including Lyn Bergstad Kathleen Fritz Judith Frendle Lori Gates Sandra Hicks OConnell Ruprecht Davis Martin Hawkins and others. Lists include couples’ names and home locations with newborns noted as sons and a daughter.

ST. Luke Kathleen Raymond Fritz Seminole Valley Rd Judith Lyle Frendle Third St. SW Lori Steven Gates Shellsburg Sandra Hicks J St. SW Mary John Oconnell Mil Broadview Dr Shelly Ruprecht E Ave. NW Janet Jim Davis Orchard Rd Marion Ramona David Martin Central City Cheryl Terry Hawkins Belle Plaine

Cedar Rapids Residents Named in Legal Notice Panel

Rock A Koontora Colbeck Richard L Jensen and Marsha L Rose together with Douglas J Dvo rak and Kelly J Flood all of Cedar Rapids Neil B Orthner and Rebecca L Pruess both of Melaniesville Kenneth R Mcllrath and Judith A Nash both of Marion Perry C Brockman Nazareth Texas and Margaret R Maas Cedar Rapids Curtis O Lacher Swisher and Brenda L Roberts Marion William L Over man Jr Cedar Rapids and Sonya L Chavez Hiawatha are listed in the notice of parties involved.

Rock A. Koontora Reggy Colbeck Richard L. Jensen Marsha L. Rose Douglas J. Dvorak Kelly J. Flood Cedar Rapids Neil B. Orthner Rebecca L. Pruess Melaniesville Kenneth R. Mcllrath Judith A. Nash Marion Perry C. Brockman Nazareth Texas Margaret R. Maas Curtis 0. Lacher Swisher Brenda L. Roberts William L. Overman Jr Sonya L. Chavez Hiawatha

Dissolutions Listed For Multiple Couples in Record

The notice lists dissolutions for several couples including Sonita Susan and Robert Gene Ritchison Ellen K and Michael Richard Burdite Donna S and David S Blythe Shirley Rae and Timothy Joseph Early Lisa Kay and Donald Gregory McArtor Bertha E and Eugene W Sharp Deborah Kay and Dennis Allen Thomas Janet A and Gunnar N Munson Kelly and Gary Schlichting Kathy Ann and Bradley Karl Hansen Teresa and Keith Wagner Lynette Jean and James Homer Townsend.

Sonita Susan Robert Gene Ritchison Ellen K Michael Richard Burdite Donna S David S. Blythe Shirley Rae Timothy Joseph Early Lisa Kay Donald Gregory McArtor Bertha E Eugene W. Sharp Deborah Kay Dennis Allen Thomas Janet A Gunnar N.munson Kelly Gary Schlichting Kathy Ann Bradley Karl Hansen Teresa Keith Wagner Lynette Jean James Homer Townsend

Baltimore youth held cocaine for dealer in neighborhood

An eight year old boy testified he worked for cocaine dealers for two years, earning five to thirty dollars daily to stash drugs while dealers made sales. He described candy earnings, said he would stop, and faced juvenile charges for possession with intent to distribute cocaine. The case highlighted local drug activity in a poor West Baltimore neighborhood.

Saltimore Dale Smith Baltimore

Memorial funds for 2 Wash students grow large

Donations for Washington High School students Jamie Harder and Andy Andrews killed in a spring plane crash near Colorado Springs have more than doubled in 10 days. The fund reached 1157.50 by May 10, funds will plant at least six memorial trees on campus plus a bench and plaques, with a dedication ceremony at 3 10 p m Monday featuring poetry by Denise Hidder and Paul Shinners and music by the concert choir.

Tuno Washington Denise Hidder Hidder Jamie Harder Andy Andrews Colorado Springs Colo Paul Shinners

Bush Opposes Noriega Deal in Panama City Address

Bush opposes a tentative Noriega deal as he spoke to thousands in San Miguelito District near Panama City. Fuller said the vice president opposes talks on terms of surrender. Kozak could be recalled if the plan advances. The tentative accord would allow Noriega to influence a transition government and potentially leave associates in power.

Sam San Miguelito Panama City United States Noriega T Republic Manuel Solis Palma Bush Craig Fuller Washington Fuller State Department Michael Kozak Panama Kozak Noriegan

Heart attack cited in Quasqueton death probe

Oscar Johnson, 77, of Quasqueton died of a natural heart attack, according to Buchanan County Medical Examiner John Flage. Relatives discovered him at his home Tuesday around 11. The Buchanan County Sheriff's Department led the investigation.

Oscar Johnson Buchanan County John Flage Johnson Buchanan County Sheriff's Department

Iowa City man in critical condition after three-vehicle crash

Anthony Mc Millan, 28, of 1320 Marcy St., remained in critical condition at University Hospitals after a Thursday crash on Highway 6 in Iowa City. His westbound car collided with a northbound pickup on Riverside Drive, then struck another car and hit a utility pole in the three-vehicle wreck.

Iowa City Anthony McMillan Marcy St University Hospitals McMillan Riverside Drive

Also Mentioned on This Page

Inn County Francis C. Keegan Towne House Jr Tong Earlville Joyce Meredith Keegan Noland Corp Air Force Michael Phoenix Ariz Steven Virginia Beach Kaylene Clair Nola Janice Arnold Murdoch-Lanwood Iowa Fort Atkinson William Sonny” Krivacek Winneshiek County Memorial Hospital Decorah Ridgeway Violet Marlys Uhlenhake Gail Baumler Beatrice Glass Margaret Elsbernd Alice Phillips Corina Scholbrock Hazel Green Wis St. Paul Lutheran Church Postville Cemetery Schutte's Glenn M. Wilt Oak Grove St. Luke's Hospital Ione John Beverly White Belva Bell Marlys Everett Oak Grove Christian Church Oakwood Cemetery Philips Vinton Sia Postville Illinois Lottery Fiddler Anatevka Ryal Lyn Bergstad St. SW Apt. C Boy John E. Lapes Third Avenue S.E
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