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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 2025

Page

9

Mary Ellen Ryan Kenney 99 leaves a legacy of faith and family

Mary Ellen Ryan Kenney of Cedar Rapids died May 18 2025 at 99. Born November 7 1925 in Minneapolis she built a large Kenney Ryans network with eight children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. A nurse and public health advocate she volunteered widely and remained active at MethWick All Saints Mercy Medical Center and the Free Clinic. Visitation May 23 at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel Stateroom. Mass May 24 at All Saints Church. Donations in her name support Mercy Hall Perrine Cancer Center MethWick and All Saints.

Mary Ellen Ryan Kenney Cedar Rapids Iowa Minneapolis Minnesota Ryan Mick Twin Cities Turtle Lake St. Joseph's Academy St. Catherine's College San Francisco Anchor Hospital St. Paul Thomas James Kenney Tom Atlantic Rockford Illinois University of Iowa Visiting Nurses Association St. Luke’s Hospital Mary Ellen St. Luke's Free Clinic All Saints Church Mercy Medical Center Ryans Kenneys the Manor Arbor Place Woodlands Key Club Thomas J. Kenney Edward Michael Ryan Mary Lucille McGee Marian John Jack) Ryan Lorraine Patty Paul Ryan Kenney Patricia Kenney USN Christina Joy Jeanne Brandes Matthew Molly” Kempf Edward Thomas Robin Jack Christine Anne Smart Jeff Eileen Foxhaven Tony Katherine Beihl Aden Martha Brandes Ronan Farrell Laura Ebinger Sarah Colony Drew Dan Kempf Marcus Kenney Tiffani Joseph Kenney Michele Kenney John Kenney James Kenney Thomas Hayes Molly Michael Smart Grace Smart Liam Smart Matthew Foxhaven Kristin Catrenich Adam Greg Foxhaven Lincoln Archer Parker Beihl Saorla Ailidh Farrell Maggie Mary Ryan Charlie Ebinger Audrey Colony Walter Kenney Henry Elizabeth Hayes Halle Gavin Catrenich Tim Dolly Kenney The Cedar Memorial Park Chapel All Saints Catholic Church Mercy Medical Center Foundation Mercycare Hall-Perrine Cancer Center Methwick Cedarmemorial.com

Viana Horstman of Hopkinton dies at 85

Viana Louise Horstman 85 of Hopkinton Iowa died May 12 2025 at home surrounded by family A celebration of life is set for May 23 2025 at 1030 AM at SS Peter and Paul Lutheran Church Monticello with Pastor Hollie Knouse officiating A luncheon will follow She was born February 24 1940 in Iowa City to James and Neva Baker She worked at Ertle’s toy factory in Dyersville and Cascade Die Mold in Monticello She married Kenneth Horstman May 22 1999 Survived by husband sons Bill Buck Bryan Kent and Jessica daughter Jessica James brother Jim Baker seventeen grandchildren seven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews Condolences may be sent at www iowacremation com obituaries

Viana Louise Horstman Hopkinton Iowa SS Peter and Paul Lutheran Church Hollie Knouse Prairie Hill Road Monticello Viana James and Neva Eileen) Baker Iowa City Ertle’s Toy Dyersville Cascade Die Mold Kenneth Horstman James Neva Baker Bradley Covington Bill Sandy) Covington Buck Covington Bryan Nicci) Covington Kent Horstman Jessica Adam) James Jim Karen) Baker Iowacremation.com John Williamsburg Kimberly Sue Cox North English Charles Grover Ann) Gillaspie Marion Gabriel Dana) Cox Cedar Rapids Gideon (Lindsay) Cox North Liberty Grayson Cox St. Louis Hunter Gillaspie Chicago Alex Gillaspie Eaelyn Cox Emery Cox Ronald Spurgeon Wilton Verlin Spurgeon Lowell Spurgeon James Spurgeon Lois McCormick Roma Spurgeon Johnny Ray Cox University of Iowa Medical Center Powell Funeral Home Beverly St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Powellfuneralhomes.com

John Dale Spores Sr. 69 Center Junction dies in 2025

John Dale Spores Sr. 69 of Center Junction Iowa died May 14 2025 at home surrounded by family A Celebration of Life is set for June 22 2025 at 1 00 p m at Olin Park Building Olin Iowa Burial will follow at Olin Cemetery Dawson Funeral Services of Olin is handling arrangements He was born February 10 1956 and married Sheryl Toomer May 3 1975 The couple shared 50 years of marriage He was a truck driver for Midwest Motor Express and enjoyed outdoors spending time with grandchildren He is survived by wife four children twelve grandchildren two great grandchildren three brothers one sister and a sister in law Memorials may be directed to the family.

John Dale Spores Sr Center Junction Iowa Olin Park Olin Dawson Maxine (White) Spores Sheryl Toomer Cedar Rapids John Midwest Motor Express Sheryl Spores Angela Justin) Bernards South Dakota John D. Jr Chantel Spores Amanda Jeff) Newell Olivia Spores Jerry Debbie Stanley Joyce Philippines Bill Spores Indaniola Myra Barrette Karol Spores

Connie Wehr 87 dies in Cedar Rapids private service held

Connie Elaine Wehr known as Connie, 87, of Cedar Rapids died May 17, 2025, at The Gardens. Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services handling arrangements. Private service at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Survived by five children and four grandchildren. preceded in death by husband Donald Wehr, and siblings.

Constance Connie Elaine Wehr Gardens Cedar Rapids Iowa Stewart Baxter Mount Calvary Cemetery Council Bluffs Laurence and Ruth (Knudson) Thompson Thomas Jefferson High School World Insurance Oakland Donald Wehr Don Wehr Appraisal Company Acapulco Gerald Vonda) Wehr Sherri Karen Daney) Wehr Karen Mark) Camalieri Daniel Wehr Lisa French Andrew French Johnathan Camalieri Anna Beth Wehr Alex Wehr

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