Obituaries: Jensen Kramer and Weimerskirch Die in Iowa
Three obituary notices summarize deaths of Gerald D. Jensen 71 in Oelwein and Laura E. Weimerskirch 94 in Spragueville, both from November 25 2000, with funeral details and survivors. additional obituary for Roger L. Kramer 56 in Vinton notes military service trucking and fencing work, survivors, and memorial fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald D. Jensen
Mercy Hospital
Franciscan Sisters
Oelwein
Grace United Methodist Church
Robert Dagit
Floral Hills Cemetery
Hazleton
Jamison-Schmitz
Shirley
Connie Hummel
Steven Jensen
Jane Festival
Charlene Fox
Wayne Jensen
Laura E. Weimerskirch
Spragueville
Springbrook
Jackson County
Maquoketa
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church
Donald Bakewell
Saints Peter and Paul
Haylock-O’hara
Roger L. Kramer
Knoxville
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Gabriel Anderson
St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery
Phillips Funeral Home Chapel
Vinton
Leo
Ardis Schlotterbeck Kramer
Urbana High School
U.S. Army
Vietnam
Green Beret
States
Fort Riley
Kan
Ruth
Roger
R & R Fencing Co
Tacoma
Wash
George G. Luckey American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Cedar Rapids
Urbana
Arlo Becker Racing
Brenda Ross
Thousand Oakes
Calif
Stacy
Rob) Helpling
Spanaway
Bobby
Stephen
Jonathon Helpling
Ardis Kramer
Marilyn
Darrell) Mathews
Grand Prairie
Texas
Marlys Klindt
Davenport
Mardene
Maurice) Russell
Panora
Monica
Dennis) Zieser
Center Point
Russell
Cindy) Kramer
Delhi
Rob
Tonya) Kramer
Death notices and obituaries guidelines and deadlines
The Gazette accepts death notices and obituaries with arrangements pending and survivors published as news items. Submissions are due by 7 p.m. daily. second day notices and out of town items cost 35 cents per word plus optional photos and extra details.
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The
Gazette
In Memory Of Guidelines Notice for Obituaries and Photos
In Memory Of is a reminder how to announce funerals and tributes. Submissions must be in writing by 4 p.m. weekdays with publication date specified. Forms cost 35 cents per word and photos are 10 dollars each. For questions call 398 8221.
Iowa lawmakers weigh higher speeding fines
Iowa may raise speeding fines from 10 to 120 dollars as part of a broad overhaul of simple misdemeanors. Department officials say current penalties are too lenient compared with Wisconsin Indiana Minnesota Nebraska and that uniform fines aid law enforcement and curb dangerous driving.
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DES Moines
Iowa
State Department of Public Safety
Betsy Dittemore
Wisconsin
Indiana
Nebraska
Minnesota
Dubuque Greyhound Park faces future amid tax and competition
Dubuque Greyhound Park and Casino marks five years since opening in 1995 amid worries over rising state taxes on tracks and potential loss of business to new competition. Officials cite slot gains, pending court action, and November 2002 referendums as key upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Wentworth
Polk County
Dubuque Park and Casino
Dubuque County
Apartment Fire Displaces Resident in Iowa City
Early morning blaze at 840 Maggard St in a two story building damaged one apartment and left Tracy Koogler homeless. No human injuries reported, a cat died, another animal rescued. Red Cross providing clothing as investigation continues.
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Lisa Livermore Gazette
Iowa City
Maggard St
Iowa City Fire Department
Koogler
Renee Yecker
The
Red Cross
Multiple Iowa County Meetings and Holiday Events Listed
The schedule lists a dense set of county board meetings and city council sessions across Linn, Keokuk, Cedar, Allamakee, Winneshiek, Clayton, Delaware, Cascade, Elkader, Monticello, Oelwein, Postville, Toledo, and Williamsburg. Also noted are holiday tours at Brucemore, a state budget hearing at St. Luke's Hospital, a Nutcracker ballet at Sinclair Auditorium, and lottery results including Powerball and Illinois drawings. Governor Vilsack to speak at the state education budget hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Manchester
Cascade City Council
Cascade Public Library
Elkader City Council
Monticello City Council
Oelwein City Council
Oelwein School Board
Postville City Council
Postville School Board
Toledo City Council
Toledo
Central Community School Board of Education
Monticello Community School Board
Williamsburg
St. Luke’s Hospital
A Ave
Cedar Rapids
Gov
Tom Vilsack
Births and traffic enforcement report from Cedar Rapids area
Vital Statistics record shows multiple births at Mercy and St. Luke s hospitals with names and parents from several Iowa towns. A 2026 Strategic Traffic Enforcement Program in Cedar Rapids cites 116 seat belt violations, 10 speeding incidents, and various license, registration, insurance, and drug charges, focused near I 330, US 30, ARLY 218, and the Highway 151 loop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Highway 151
Also Mentioned on This Page
Judiciary Committee
McKean
House
Rep
Chuck Larson
Dittemore
Dave Garrison
Iowa State Patrol
Casino
Bruce Wentworth
Greyhound
Track and Casino
Neil Goettsch
Robins
Neil
San Antonio
Whitney Curtis
I.C
Creature Comfort Veterinary Center
Tracy Koogler
Steve Summel
Johnson County
Summer
Stimmel
Denny Hansen
Linn County Meetings
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Linn County
Linn County Emergency Management Agency
Linn County Continuum of Care Aerev
HACAP
Taylor Area Neighborhood Association
Taylor Elementary School
Leaf Pickup
First Streets
First
Eighth Avenues
Williams Boulevard
Sixth Street
Eighth
West Post
Stoney Point
34Th Street
East Post Road
Trailridge
Indian Creek
Oakland Road
First Avenue
35Th Street
Old Marion Road
Houston Street
Court
Miami Court
42Nd Street
Collins Road
I-380
Sylvia
Louisa Streets
North Towne Lane
North Town Place
Rockford Road
15Th
Wilson Avenues
16Th
Spencer Drive
Stoney Point Road
Stoney Point Heights
Mount Vernon Road
Bever Avenue
Cottage Grove Parkway
City Limits
Sunland Drive
42Nd Streets
Blairs Ferry Road
Arrowhead Lane
Deane
Council Street
Wingpot Drive
Brucemore
National Trust For Historic Preservation
Ballet Jorgen
Canada
Sinclair Auditorium
Coe College
Cedar Rapids Free Clinic
Jane Boyd
Ave
Illinois
Robin
Devin Emrich
Twin Pine Dr. NE
Lisa
Christopher Reid
Atkins
Stephanie
Richard Takes
ST. Luke's
Krystal de Bow
Dover St. NE
Cindy
David Glass
Independence
Angelina
Justin Redmond
April
Justin Birker
Trina Foultz
Mount Vernon Rd
Corena Mumby
Kenny Ealy
Belle Plaine
Vicki
Rich Riha
Elberon
Mary
Jason Meier
Ashford Dr. NE
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