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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1987

Page

8

Deaths Linn County Peter A Lagos 58 Pontiac native

Peter A Lagos 58 of Pontiac Illinois formerly Cedar Rapids died at home after a brief illness. Born November 14 1928 in Belle Plaine he worked as a placement officer at Pontiac Correctional Center for 10 years and served in the Marines 1946 1948. Survived by three sons Randy Cedar Rapids Gary Houston TX Jeffery Bellflower IL a sister Effie Matson Boone and five grandchildren. Services Monday at 1 pm Turner Chapel East with burial at Oakhill Cemetery. Robe rosary recited Sunday 7 pm at the funeral home. Memorials to Ameri Diabetes Association Iowa Affiliate Marion Iowa.

Peter A. Lagos Pontiac Cedar Rapids Belle Plaine Lagos Pontiac Correctional Center American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Randy Gary Houston Texas Jeffery Bellflower Inl Effie Matson Boone Turner Chapel East Keith Birch St. Matthew's Catholic Church Oakhill Cemetery

Services for Jack E. Lewis Sr

A funeral service for Jack E. Lewis Sr. is set for 11 a.m. today at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories with Rev. Gale Hawkee of Salem United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery with American Legion Hanford Post military honors and Crescent Masonic Lodge 25 services. Friends may call after 10 a.m. at the chapel. the casket will be closed prior to the service.

Jack E. Lewis Sr Cedar Memorial Chapel of Gale Hawkee Salem United Methodist Church Cedar Memorial Park American Legion Hanford Post Crescent Masonic Lodge

Death notices for Merritt Seedorf McCabe Rafoth White Renner

Obituaries list Lewis Merritt Leone Seedorf William McCabe waiter Rafoth Jean White Kay Renner with multiple survivors many services set across St Patrick s Holy Cross Brant Kerns Jamison Smith Beem Belford and Lung Association memorials noted.

Obituary: Lena M Knepp 24 Kalona Resident Dies

Lena M Knepp 24 of Kalona died Friday at Mercy Hospital Iowa City after a long illness. Survived by son Donald Keystone and Pharr Texas four sisters three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services 10 am Monday Kalona Mennonite Church burial Sharon Hill Cemetery. Friends may call beginning at 7 tonight at Peterseim's memorials to the church.

Waiter L. Rafoth Delhi Delaware County Memorial Hospital Manchester Florence Douglas Florence Weiser Winthrop Marion Schuchman Strawberry Point First Presbyterian Church Hopkinton Fairview Cemetery Earlville Clifton’s Lena M. Knepp Mercy Hospital Iowa City Donald Keystone Pharr Texas Orpha Kramer Emma Yoder Kalona Lydia Meyers Goshen Ind Fannie Strickland Long Beach Calif Kalona Mennonite ‘Church Sharon Hill

Christina J. Bear 90 dies in Washington after illness

Christa J. Bear 90 died Friday morning at Washington Care Center after a lingering illness. She taught school, later worked 15 years at Peters and Connally Hardware. Survived by daughter Dorothy Smith Iowa City sister Minnie Knapp three grandchildren five stepgrandchildren four great grandchildren eight stepgreat grandchildren. Services 1 p m Monday at Jones. visitation Sunday after 9 am and 6 30 to 8 pm. Burial Elm Grove Cemetery. Memorials to Washington Care Center or Mercy Hospital Foundation Iowa City.

Christa J. Bear Washington Care Center Peters & Connally Hardware Store Dorothy Smith Iowa City Minnie Knapp Washington Jones Ater Elm Grove Cemetery Mercy Hospital Foundation

Alice I Stone 61 Dies After Sudden Illness

WAUKON Alice I Stone 61 died Thursday in St Francis Hospital La Crosse after a sudden illness. Survived by husband Thomas three sons Darrell Wayne Timothy and five daughters Mary Kathryn Rita Linda Lori with many grandchildren. Services 11 am Monday St John s Lutheran Church burial Oakland Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 pm Sunday at Martins with VEW Auxiliary service at 7 pm Sunday.

Leone Seedorf Allen Memorial Hospital Waterloo Arlington Charles Bill Strawberry Point Max Carmen Patrick Granada Hills Calif Brant-Kerns-Jamison’s Oelwein Taylorsville Cemetery Alice I. Stone St. Francis Hospital la Crosse Wis Thomas Darrell Waukon Wayne Lansing Timothy New Albia Mary Stone Kathryn Giese Alma Center Rita Kunkle Linda Gerleman Chester Lori Becker Melvi Steffenson Walter Steffenson Rochester

Grinnell College Opens Mathematics Psychology Wing

Public tours of the new 3.5 million mathematics psychology wing of Grinnell College Hall of Science offered today from 9 to 11 am for a formal dedication in Herrick Chapel. The facility includes separate mathematics and psychology computer networks and advanced laboratories funded by foundation grants. Grinnell reported near 100 percent faculty and student participation on its computer system, well above the average.

Grinnell Grinnell College Hall of Science Herrick Chapel

Illinois Lottery winning numbers and jackpots

Friday drawings announced in Springfield list the daily game 3 1 7 and pick four 4 3 1 0. Lotto Jackpot stands at 4 million dollars and Lotto 7 Jackpot at 10 million dollars.

Vital Statistics Mercy and St. Luke Birth Notices

Sept 18 births list several families in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas. Names include Judith and Richard Aker with a son, Cynthia and Tom Reiits with a son, Tawnya Wilson with a son, Wanda Fennera with a daughter, Gina Ralston with a son, Traci Dixon with a son, Melissa Beadle with a son, Della Brehm with a daughter, Debra Kellison with a daughter, and others. Additional listings name couple pairings and residences in Cedar Rapids, Marion, and Waterloo with related spouses and locations.

Mercy Judith Richard ‘Aker Bever Ave. SE Marie George Chalhoub 18Th St. SE Cynthia Tom Reiits 30Th St. SE ST. Lunes Tawnya Wilson Shirley James Augustine St. Marion Wanda Joe Fennera Norway Gina Mark Ralston 33Rd St. NE Traci Dixon 30Th St. Dr. SE Melissa Robert Beadle Pioneer Ave Della Conrad Brehm Center Point Debra Randy Kellison Council St. NE

Marriage Licenses and Dissolutions Listed

The notice lists marriage licenses for Eatbert M. Sells with Debra S. MARRIAGE LICENSES and dissolutions including Starlaine Nay with Michael Robert Brown Peggy Ann with Thomas Paul Baber Patricia A. with John R. Taylor Karren Louise with James Paul Lee Deloris with Eugene Mc Gee Joyce A. with James R. Douglas Carolyn M. with Walter F. Zahn Jr Connie M. with Gary P. Heisdorf Robin Dianne with Craig Lavern Kephart Janice L. with Benjamin L. Kesselring Christina Lynn with Alvin Paul Weber.

Starlaine Nay Michael Robert Brown Peggy Ann Thomas Paul Baber Patricia A John R. Taylor Karren Louise James Paul Lee Deloris Eugene McGee Joyce A James R. Douglas Carolyn M Walter F. Zahn Jr Connie M Gary P. Heisdorffer Robin Dianne Craig Laverne Kephart Janice L Benjamin L. Kesselring Christina Lynn Alvin Paul Weber

Branstad and GOP lawmakers shape Iowa tax reform plan

Governor Terry Branstad and Republican leaders outline a framework for Iowa income tax reform. The plan retains federal tax deductibility, allows married couples to file separately, preserves long-term capital gains treatment, and lowers top rates toward revenue neutrality while leaving open the possibility of a special session. Democrats express cautious optimism about negotiating a final structure.

Des Moines Terry Branstad Iowa House Senate Branstad Towa Cal Hult R-Red Oak Donald Avenson D-Oelwein Avenson Towans C.W. Hutchins D-Guthrie Center Hutchins

Little Shop of Horrors thrills Cedar Rapids crowd

Cedar Rapids Community Theatre staged Little Shop of Horrors under Richard Barker with Nina Boyle as Audrey and Lance Clemson as Seymour. The cast delivered strong vocals and stylish choreography led by Paula Grady Kimalaine Smith and Beth Hanson in the girl group numbers. Audrey II by Doug Jackson loomed large as costumes and lighting heightened the jungle vibe with a Best Buy Floral Supply sponsor. Show runs 8 p.m. Thursdays to Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 4 with tickets from 6 to 10 dollars.

Nina Boyle Lance Clemson Tim Boyle Gary Benser Beth Hanson Paula Grady Kimalaine Smith Doug Jackson Richard Barker Tim Shugart Richard Hoff Wid Horner Cedar Rapids Community Theatre Dee Ann Rexroat Cgazeie Arts and Entertainment Cedar Rapids Commu- Theatre Little Shop of Horrors Audrey II Seymour Audrey CRCT Clemsen Ike Crystal, Chiffon Ronnette Daffy CBCT Guinevere Boyle Betty Crocker Reed Clemson Wmt-Fm NBC William Morris Best Buy Floral Supply

Alburnett benefits for sick toddler attract townwide support

Alburnett rallies for Andy Shulista a 22 month old with Down syndrome leukemia and heart issues who recently received a bone marrow transplant from his sister. Organizers say expenses beyond insurance are covered by a full day of events including auctions bake sales games and a dance on Main Street with Shrine Clowns and mascots.

Alburnett Andy Shulista Andy Brian and Connie Shulista Randy Morrison Kelley Morrison

Multifoods plans to acquire Glencoe Mills assets

International Multifoods and Glencoe Mills boards agree to buy Glencoe Mills including Marion plant subject to definitive agreement and Glencoe Mills shareholders vote in October. Glencoe Mills operates in Marion and Fergus Falls with 24 workers at the Marion facility.

Minneapolis International Multifoods Glencoe Mills Marion Glencoe Fergus Falls Minn Clifford J. Olson Glencoe Mallis Multifoods United States Canada Venezuela Midwest

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Linn County Nome Ameri Diabetes Association 10Th St Anamosa Lewis Jack” Merritt Maquoketa Valley St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Holy Cross Cemetery Goettsch’s Coralville William Bill” E. McCabe Eighth St Johnson County Mr. McCabe Cosgrove Owa City Iowa School For the Deaf Council Bluffs St.Thomas More Catholic Church Frank Robert Larry Consolata Leeney Oxford Eleanor Donohue Regina McCabe Marie McCabe Betty Donohue St. Thomas More Catholic Church Robert Busher St. Joseph's Cemetery Donohue Lensing Innell Jean K. White St. Luke's Myron Fort Collins Colo Ames Edward Monroe Kathleen Garrigan Omaha Neb Smith’s Hazelwood Cemetery American Lung Association Kay Elizabeth Renner Rundell University University of Iowa J.C. Penney Iowa City Press- Citizen Congregational Church Jane Stangl Neol Beem-Belford Ridgewood Cemetery George L. Gay Shington Grinnell College Illinois Lottery Fuouk Eatbert M. Sells Debra S GOP Theater Review Crct King of the Road Aim Ary Kauman Onan Beeree Amo Vreau Pall Tein Beer Arden Rte Expres Shrine Clowns Ric Rac Raccoon Smokey the Bear Lovey Bears John E. Lapes Third Avenue S.E
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