Alabama School Yearbooks by State and County
Walter Frederick Ashbacker
Born on February 17, 1912
Departed on July 30, 2007. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Thursday, August 2, 2007
Service: Friday, August 3, 2007
Cemetery: Shiloh Cemetery
Walter Frederick Ashbacker, 95, 2437 Fruitland Blvd SW died Monday, July 30, 2007 at Mercy Medical Center following a short illness. Services: 11:00 A.M. Friday at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Burial: Shiloh Cemetery, Hiawatha. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday from 4PM to 8PM. First Reader Jerry Fehlhafer from the First Church of Christ Scientist will officiate.
Surviving are two sons, Walter William Ashbacker Janice of Solon and James Cavanaugh Angela of Henderson, NV; two daughters, Inez Volkman Earl of Mattoon, IL and Yvonne Januschik of Berwyn, IL; 20 grandchildren; 42 great grandchildren; several great great grandchildren; two close friends, Florence and Marylin; and many close family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Nellie; two sons, Cliff Cavanaugh and Ralph Cavanaugh; a brother, Carl Ashbacker; and a sister, Margarite Hamburger.
Walter was born February 17, 1912 in Layfayette the son of Carl and Anna Elizabeth Schmidt Ashbacker. He married
Nellie Mae Relf on September 12, 1941 in Cedar Rapids. Walter was an electrician for Wilson Packing House and prior to that he worked for the railroad. He was a member of First Church of Christ Scientist. He enjoyed being a Ham Radio Operator and was proud that he was able to reach 95 years of age. He loved to travel and to camp. Walter served in the U.S. Navel Reserve.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established.
Raymond J. Alatalo
Born on June 30, 1920
Departed on August 17, 2007. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Sunday, August 19, 2007
Service: Monday, August 20, 2007
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Raymond J. Alatalo, 87, of Cedar Rapids died suddenly Friday, August 17, 2007 at Living Center East. Graveside Services: 11:30 A.M. Monday at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Garden of Tranquility. Friends may call on Sunday at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 2PM to 5PM.
Surviving in addition to his wife of 67 years, Dorane are a son, Donald Alatalo Connie of Cedar Rapids; a daughter, Cathy Welton Joey of Robins; six grandchildren, David, Richard, William, Brian, Brad and Leslie; and nine great grandchildren, Rich, Tom, John, Mark, Crystal, Cassondra, Dylan, Hudson and Greyson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Richard, two brothers, and three sisters.
Raymond was born June 30, 1920 in Frederick, South Dakota to John and Mamie Alatalo. He married
Dorane Durkee on February 9, 1940 in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Raymond farmed in Frederick, South Dakota until 1952 prior to working at Penick and Ford. He retired from Penick and Ford in 1978.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Camp Courageous.
Inez M. Atherton
Born in Ross, Iowa on May 4, 1907
Departed on September 2, 2007. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Service: Saturday, September 29, 2007
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Inez Mary Atherton, 100, of Ironwood, Michigan, formerly of Cedar Rapids and Alburnett, Iowa died Sunday, September 2, 2007, in Westgate Nursing Center, Ironwood, Michigan following a lengthy illness. Graveside Services will be held at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Saturday, September 29, 2007 at 2:00 PM. Services will be conducted by Rev. H. Burr Bryant of the Alburnett United Methodist Church. Arrangements entrusted to Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.
Survivors include her sons Paul Susan Atherton, Marion, Iowa; James Atherton, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; a sister Edna Koenig, Audubon, Iowa; grandchildren Diane Roger Manglani, Elizabethtown, Kentucky, Cynthia Donald Fortmann, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, Douglas Atherton, El Cajon California, David Laura Atherton, Alburnett, Iowa, Timothy Elizabeth Atherton, Corpus Christi, Texas, Michael Carrie Atherton, Lutz, Florida; 10 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one sister Lydia Williamson; four brothers William Tessman, Arch Tessman, Clarence Tessman, Clark Tessman; one daughter-in-law Barbara Butterfield Atherton.
Inez was born May 4, 1907 to Fredrick and Mary Schrader Tessman in Ross, Iowa. She was raised on a large grain and livestock farm. She attended High School in Audubon, Iowa.
Inez married
Ralph Atherton on August 19, 1926 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. They celebrated their 70th anniversary in Ironwood, Michigan. They were members of the Alburnett United Methodist Church.
During World War II, Inez took a job with Rockwell Collins. One of the highlights of her life was working with the engineers in research and development as an electronics technician on the "Man to the Moon Mission." She retired after 25 years of service.
Throughout her life she was a perfectionist and active in sewing, knitting, crocheting, leatherwork, ceramics, gardening, growing flowers, canning, candy making, cooking, cub scouts, fishing, antique collecting, and time at their Lake Delhi cabin.
Memorial gifts may be made to the American Lung Association or Alburnett United Methodist Church.
Adeline M. Andrew Opfer
Born in rural Alburnett, Iowa on April 30, 1914
Departed on September 3, 2007. Resided in Marion, IA.
Visitation: Thursday, September 6, 2007
Service: Friday, September 7, 2007
Family Gathering: Friday, September 7, 2007
Adeline M. Andrew Opfer, 93, a resident of Village Ridge in Marion, died there Monday, September 3, 2007, following a short illness. Services at 1 PM Friday in Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Vicki Standley of the First United Methodist Church in Marion will officiate. Burial in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home from 5 to 8 PM on Thursday and at the chapel after 12:30 PM on Friday.
Survivors include two daughters Lois Novak and husband Eugene of Marion, and Jaqueline Bohan and husband Thomas of El Cajon, California, a sister Alma Balderston of Marion, a brother Malvin Machacek and wife Bonnie of Winthrop, six grandchildren, Bradley Novak and wife Debora, Alicia Novak, Robina Ulrich and husband Thomas, Timothy Bohan, Christopher Novak and wife Julie, and Matthew Bohan and wife Ellen, eight great-grandchildren, Andrew and Brian Novak, Brent and Alex Ulrich, Victoria, Katherine, and Jackson Novak, and Michael Beauparlant. She is also survived by the sons of Raymond Opfer, Ron and Roger and their families. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband C. Malcolm Andrew, her 2nd husband Raymond Opfer, and seven brothers and sisters.
Adeline was born April 30, 1914 in rural Alburnett, Iowa, to Vaclav and Pauline Novak Machacek. She was a bookkeeper at the Alburnett Farmers Elevator Company, and had also worked in the office for Collins Radio.
She was a member of Christ Community United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women.
Adeline's family wishes to express their special thanks to the staff at Village Ridge, St. Luke's Hospice, and St. Luke's Home Health Care for their tender care of Adeline.
A memorial fund has been established.
Charles A. Blaha
Born in Irving, Iowa on February 13, 1922
Departed on January 19, 2010. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Visitation: Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Service: Thursday, January 21, 2010
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Charles A. Blaha, 87, of Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at Mercy Hallmar. Funeral services with military honors will be held at 10 AM Thursday in Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Pastor Daniel Clark-Bridges of Hope Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 PM Wednesday at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home and also at the chapel after 9:30 AM on Thursday.
Surviving to honor his memory are his wife of 57 years Dorothy, two sons Dennis and wife Linda, and Dale and wife Teri all of Cedar Rapids, and four grandchildren, Darren and wife Kristin of Oskaloosa, Iowa, Andrea, Sean, and Sarah Blaha all of Cedar Rapids. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Edwin and a sister Helen Schminke.
Charles was born February 13, 1922 in Irving, Iowa, to Charles and Vlasta Kucera Blaha. He served with the US Army Air Corps during WW II. He married
Dorothy E. Christensen on July 6, 1952 in Cedar Rapids. He is a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Hanford American Legion Post No 5, and the Model A Club. He enjoyed fishing and received his pilot’s license at Hunters Airport.
Military honors by Hanford American Legion Post No 5
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established.
The family wishes special thanks to the Mercy Hallmar staff and Hospice of Mercy for their tender care of Charles.
Ervin Lee Andresen
Born on July 16, 1934
Departed on December 20, 2007. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Sunday, December 23, 2007
Service: Sunday, December 23, 2007
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Ervin Lee Andresen, 73, 5911 Eastview Ave SW died Thursday, December 20, 2007 at Mercy Medical Center following a brief illness. Services: 3:00 P.M. Sunday at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories on Sunday from 1PM to 3PM. The Rev. William Harnish will officiate.
Surviving in addition to his wife of 41 years Marjorie are two sons, Randy Sue Andresen of Omaha, NE and Steve Andresen of Scottsdale, AZ; and two grandchildren, Kelli Bensalah Andy and Seth Andresen.
He is also survived by his very "special" nieces; nephews; great nieces; great nephews; and many, many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Calvin and Marlyn Wayne; and his infant grandson, Heath.
Ervin was born July 16, 1934 in Elberon the son of Harry and Clara Homire Andresen. He was united in marriage to Marjorie Stone on December 17, 1966 in Belle Plaine. Ervin was a graduate of Keystone High School and served in the Naval Reserves in 1953. He was owner and operator of Andresen Trucking, and he also farmed. In 1965 he worked for Linkbelt-FMC in the shipping department until 1986. In 1988 until 1991 he worked at Rockwell Goss. In September of 1990 he quit farming. He worked for Cedar Rapids, Inc. from 1993 to 2000 and then worked part-time for the Johnson Ave. HyVee from 2002 to 2007.
He was a 40+ year member of the Keystone Turners and he enjoyed his many friends.
A memorial fund has been established.
George R. Alexander
Born in Martelle on September 30, 1911
Departed on December 7, 2001. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Wednesday, December 31, 1969
Service: Monday, December 10, 2001
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
George R. Alexander, 90, a resident of the Meth-Wick Community, died Friday, December 7, 2001, in St. Luke's Hospital following a long illness. Memorial services at 1 PM Monday in Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Rev. Jack Kendall of the Meth-Wick Community will officiate. Inurnment in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Friends may register at the chapel after 12:30 PM on Monday.
Survivors include his son John, granddaughters Christina, Amanda, and Jaclyn Alexander all of Carleton Place Ontario, Canada, a special niece and best friend Shirley Budreau of Cedar Rapids, who was always there for George and was dedicated to his care, and several nieces and nephews.
George was born September 30, 1911, at Martelle, Jones County, Iowa. He grew up and graduated from high school at Lansing, Iowa. He served three years in the US Army during peacetime and was a letter carrier for 30 years in Cedar Rapids, retiring in 1969. He was a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.
In 1939 he married
Martha Petersen, they had one son John, she died in 1956. In 1957, he married
Hazel McIlvain, she died in 1995.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be sent to Trinity Methodist Church, 400 3rd Ave, SW, Cedar Rapids, Ia. 52404, Meth-Wick Community, 1224 13th Street SW, Cedar Rapids, Ia. 52405, or to the charity of the donors choice.
Edward G. Anthony
Born in Tiskilwa, IL on July 25, 1925
Departed on February 14, 2002. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Sunday, February 17, 2002
Service: Monday, February 18, 2002
Cemetery: Providence Oak Hill Cemetery
Edward G. Anthony, 76 of 2115 1st Ave. S.E. Cottage Grove Place, died there Thursday following a sudden illness. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday at the Cedar Memorial Funeral Home. Graveside services will take place at Noon on Monday at the Providence Oak Hill Cemetery in Tiskilwa, Illinois.
Surviving is a sister, Gladys Anthony of Cedar Rapids and a brother, Dr. Russell Anthony and wife Shirley of Cedar Rapids, numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
He was born July 25, 1925 at Tiskilwa, Illinois to Harold and Cora Miller Anthony, and had been employed as the custodian at the Franklin Park Elementary School in Franklin Park, Illinois. He also was a night watchman in downtown Chicago for many years.
He was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids and was a member of the Mizpah Masonic Lodge #639 and the Medinah Shrine Temple in Chicago. He also was a Past Associate Patron of the Berwyn Chapter #529 of the Order of Eastern Star in Berwyn, Illinois.
Friends may, if they wish, make contributions to the Cottage Grove Place Foundation, c/o: Cottage Grove Place, 2115 1st Avenue S.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402.
