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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1996
Page
12
Obituaries for Marguerite Barrack Dorothy Edwards Emma Oldenburger Irene Smith list survivors and service details across multiple Iowa cities. Included are birth and death dates September 3 1996 and September 4 1996, church services, burial places, and funeral homes with extensive family connections and prior residences.
Rita Kay DeMoss 45 died Sept 4 1996 at Virginia Gay Hospital after a heart attack in Vinton. Services 10 30 a m Friday at Phillips Funeral Home Vinton burial Brandon Cemetery. calling hours 4 8 p m today. Survived by husband Lee son Thomas Ames sister Delores Fee Brandon. Lola Mae Forsyth 76 of Leedey Okla formerly Brandon died Sept 3 1996 at home after a heart attack. Services 1 p m Saturday Brandon Methodist Church burial Brandon Cemetery. calling hours 4 8 p m Friday at Phillips Funeral Home Chapel Vinton and after 1130 a m Saturday at church. Survived by two sons Dennis Green River Wyo David Leedey two daughters LaDonna Prentice Leedey Darla Mac Voth Fairview Okla and brother Willis Stainbrook Marengo.
The Gazette accepts death notices and immediate survivor items for publication with a photo during posted hours. Expanded obituaries, memorials, and eulogies cost 35 cents per word, with second-day notices also priced per word.
The Instructional Materials Review Committee recommended keeping Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach in school libraries with a cautionary note for media staff. Parent Renee Anderegg urged withdrawal citing violence and language. the panel noted Dahl's British usage and literary merit. The recommendation goes to Superintendent Lew Finch for a final decision.
Helen M. Smith aged 87 died at home after a sudden illness. Arrangements are pending with Powell Funeral Home in Keota.
Robert Halden Sumner, 62, died Wednesday September 4 1996 at University Hospitals Iowa City. Services by Becker Milnes Funeral Home Sumner.
Emogene Mildred Anderson Richards 22, of Elkader Care Center formerly of Volga, died Sept 3 1996 at Central Community Hospital Elkader after illness. Services 10:30 a.m. Friday Sacred Heart Church with Rev Thomas Rhomberg. Burial in church cemetery. Friends may call 3-7 p.m. today at Leonard Funeral Home Elkader with scripture service 4:30 p.m. and after 9:30 a.m. Friday at church.
Cecil Fish 72 died September 4 1996 at Covenant Medical Center Waterloo after an extended illness. Private graveside services at Urbana Cemetery. Arrangements by Phillips Funeral Home Vinton. Survived by wife Erma three daughters Sharon Simon Janelle Franck Carol Ridenour seven grandchildren two great grandchildren two brothers-in-law and other relatives. Public lunch and fellowship invited 11 a.m. Friday Urbana Methodist Church registrations available.
Jason C. McDermott of Emmetsburg and Worthington, 25, died September 3 1996 in McKennan Hospital Sioux Falls S D from injuries in a Spencer area crash. Services Friday 11 a m at St Pauls Catholic Church burial church cemetery wake at Reiff Epworth 7 30 p m Survivors include parents Bernie and Kathy siblings Travis Trista Kluesner paternal grandmother Anita McDermott maternal grandmother Rita Klocke and many aunts uncles and cousins A memorial fund has been set up in his name.
A loving family honors Helen Pernicka who passed away on September 5, 1994. They express gratitude for her gentle manner, faith, and strength, saying she was the best and that they love and miss her always.
Charles P. Burger Sylvia Feakins Lila H Green Danny K Herb Verda Nadine Hilmer are listed with funeral times dates and venues. Burials at Linwood Cedar Memorial Mount Calvary and Cedar Memorial Park Cemeteries follow services. Memorial donations may be given to charities or research. calls announced for services and rosaries today.
A loving family marks the memory of Sara Bear on what would have been her 12th birthday. They express gratitude for the joy she brought, calling her a heart warmer and a cherished memory maker.
A reminder on submitting in memory notices including deadlines for daily publication. Details cover writing submissions by 4 p.m. weekdays, specifying publication date, word rates at 40 cents per word, and photo cost of ten dollars plus a contact number 368 8873 for questions.
Iowa City Police Department adheres to state law on force, defining reasonable force as that which a reasonable person would deem necessary to prevent injury. Deadly force is justified if the suspect threatens deadly force or could cause serious harm unless immediately stopped.
Linn County Sheriff Don Zeller unveiled a self contained Speed Van with 4000 dollars of gear that includes a digital speed sign and traffic data collection. The van enables studies for speed limit changes in Walker and Center Point and aims for voluntary compliance with enforcement only if speeds remain high. Special Deputy Kevin Wickman led the installation funded by drug seizure money and a 2000 dollar local donation.
Jeremy Sneed, charged with two counts of first degree murder in the Aug. 12 killings at the Iowa State Fair, waived extradition in Florida and will be brought back to Iowa for arraignment within 24 hours after arrival in Des Moines.
The Baugh family contacted police after a frightening event and Shaw's death, prompting calls for review of procedures. Captain Harney plans a face to face talk, while Chief Winkeshake defends officers' actions and asks what readers would want in similar situations.
Organizers of Marion’s Swamp Fox Festival in Linn County Iowa stage a historic twist with events in City Square Park Oak Shade Cemetery and Granger House Museum. A 10 000 attendee estimate runs Thursday through Sunday with a shuttle service and $1 commemorative buttons offered.
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