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Larry G. Cross
Born in Vinton on October 6, 1944
Departed on July 11, 2008. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Monday, July 14, 2008
Service: Monday, July 14, 2008
Larry "Butch" Cross, 63, of 1705 Wilson Ave SW, died Friday July 11, 2008 in Mercy Medical Center following a short illness. Memorial services: 2:00 p.m. Monday at Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel by the Rev. Darrin J. Whitting. Friends may call after 12:30 p.m.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra, his children, Melissa Jacobs Cyle Moser of Oelwein, Jeff Cross of Coggon, Lance Cross Jennifer of Marion and Rebecca Cross Anthony Lippe of Cedar Rapids, his siblings, Karl Richard Cross, Robert Cross, Shirley Wiggins all of Cedar Rapids, and Serena Crowe of Marion, 14 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, James C. Cross, a sister, Marilyn Wegner and a great granddaughter, Alexa Jonas.
Larry was born October 6, 1944 in Vinton, the son of George Cross and Pauline Casner. He married
Sandra Fox on April 18, 1964 in Bettendorf. Larry was a Restaurant Manager. He enjoyed stock car races, an avid Cub and Hawkeye fan, bartending at Fat Boys in Coggon and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
A memorial fund has been established by the family in lieu of flowers.
James H. Day
Born in Cedar Rapids, IA. on July 23, 1923
Departed on January 12, 2004. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Wednesday, December 31, 1969
Service: Friday, January 16, 2004
James H. Day, 80, of 150 Thompson Drive SE, died Monday in St. Luke's Hospital.
Friends are invited to join his family in celebrating his life at a memorial service Friday, January 16, at 1 o'clock in the Clark Alumni House at Coe College. Arrangements are with the Cedar Memorial Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Elinor; three sons, James H. Day, Jr., and his wife, Janice, of St. Paul, Minnesota; Jonathan C. Day and Joy, of Marion, and Thomas A. Day and Laurel, of Hiawatha; a daughter, Ann Freeman and her husband, Jeff; and eight grandchildren: Owen and Grace Hearty, James Farrell Day, Kenyon and Brennan Day, Janey and Kate Day, and Andrew Freeman.
Jim was born July 23, 1923, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Burton Hoyt Day and Ruth Hardwick Day, who were also life-long residents of this community. He graduated from Franklin High School in 1941. His Franklin classmates have always meant a great deal to him, and he enjoyed helping to plan their reunions.
He enrolled in Coe College in the fall of 1941. Following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, he enlisted in the Army's ASTP Army Specialized Training Program with other men from Coe. Called up in 1943, he was sent to Camp Cook, California, and later to Stanford University and University of California at Berkely as a student.
By the summer of 1944, in anticipation of replacement needs, the Army had drastically cut the program and placed most of the men in rifle companies. Jim was assigned to the 11th Armored Infantry Division, which participated in the 'Ardennes Endeavor' of the Battle of the Bulge, losing nearly half its men during its 96 days in combat beginning in December 1944. That division relieved the Fourth Infantry Division after it had taken Bologne. The Fourth Infantry Division had replaced each of its men three times.
On January 5, 1945, Jim was taken to a field hospital by ambulance for treatment of frozen feet. On January 5, 2004, when he was taken by ambulance to St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids, he noted that anniversary date.
Jim was always quietly proud to have been a member of 'The Greatest Generation.' He had a highly developed sense of honor and duty, and was a person of great integrity.
Following the war, he returned to Coe and graduated in 1948. He then went into the restaurant equipment business, The Day Company, which his father had started during the Depression, and where Jim had 'helped out' from about the time he was nine or 10.
In his retirement, Jim was an avid reader and enjoyed studying the stock market and working with his stamp collection. He took great pleasure in having lunch or dinner with good friends, telling jokes, and reminiscing about 'old-times.' He loved British television comedies, 1940s jazz and Big Band music, slapstick comedy, goldfinches and cardinals, and the Chicago Cubs. His greatest joy, however, was always his family, and he delighted in his grandchildren, who now range in age from 15 years to five months.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that friends may, if they wish, make a contribution to Coe College in Jim's memory.
Harold E. Dicus
Born in Anthon, Iowa on June 18, 1913
Departed on February 4, 2004. Resided in Marion, IA.
Visitation: Friday, February 6, 2004
Service: Saturday, February 7, 2004
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Harold E. Dicus, 90, of 1813 Somerset Dr. in Marion died at his home on Wed. Feb. 4, 2004 after a long illness. Services at 11 AM on Sat. at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Rev. Melisa Bracht-Wagner and Mary Taylor will officiate. Burial at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 5 to 8 PM on Friday and after 10 AM on Sat.
Survivors include his wife, Arlene, four daughters, Marilyn Schafbuch and husband, Larry N. of Ladora, Carol Gugler and husband, Donald of Ely, Judi Urbanek and husband, Ed of Lakeville, MN. and Beverly Taylor and husband, John of Independence. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Linda Schafbuch Al Gerard, Darrell Schafbuch Tracy, Connie Schafbuch Dave Miner, Kevin Schafbuch Tina, Michael Covington Shannon, Cathleen Covington, Lisa Urbanek, Tom Urbanek Sara, Matthew Wisgerhof, Sara Wisgerhof Eric and 17 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, 2 brothers in law and a nephew in law.
Harold was born on June 18, 1913 in Anthon, the son of Henry and Lizzie Waugh Dicus. He married
Arlene M. Gray on June 7, 1941 in South Sioux City, NE. Harold was an assembler and final inspector at F.M.C. and retired from there in 1975 after 15 years of service. Harold was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Marion and F.M.C. Retirees Club. Memorial donations may be given to St. Lukes Hospice or the Marion Fire Dept. Harold was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, father in law and friend. He will be greatly missed by all.
Viola Jean Cline
Born in McGregor, Iowa on September 28, 1926
Departed on July 14, 2008. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Service: Thursday, July 17, 2008
Cemetery: Linwood Cemetery
Viola J. Cline, 81, of 254 Northpointe Drive NE, died at Manor Care on Monday, July 14, 2008, after a long illness. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday at Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel by the Rev. Lloyd Brockmeyer. Burial: Linwood Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Wednesday at Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel from 4 to 8 p.m. and after 9 a.m. Thursday.
Survivors include her husband, Dean; two nephews, Rex and Michael Cline; and two nieces, Roxie Yetter and Sherry Albertson.
Vi was preceded in death by her parents.
Vi was born on September 28, 1926 in McGregor, Iowa and married
Dean Cline on October 26, 1968 in Cedar Rapids. She was an avid Chicago Cub and Bear fan and loved to read in her spare time. Vi was a loving wife and aunt.
The family would like to thank the staff at Manor Care and Iowa Hospice.
Memorials may be sent to Iowa Hospice.
Beverly Jean Carsner
Born on December 27, 1942
Departed on July 22, 2008. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Service: Thursday, July 31, 2008
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Beverly Jean Rundall Carsner, 65, of Sebring, Florida formerly of Delhi, IA died Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at The Palms of Sebring, Sebring, FL. Graveside Services: 9:00A.M. Thursday at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Garden of Eternal Love. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4PM to 7PM. Beverly was born in Anamosa, Ia to Robert Bob & Dorothy Rundall. Bob & Dorothy moved their family to Marion, IA where Bev spent most of her years, upon retiring from Rockwell Collins in 1999 Bev and her husband Stewart planned to move to Florida to spend their retirement years, when an unexpected accident with Stewart delayed that dream by 2 years. In 2001 they moved to Florida and began to live their lives in an area they both enjoyed. In 2007 Bev was diagnoised with Small Cell Lung Cancer and returned to Iowa for treatment during which time she enjoyed being around her family and friends. In May 2008 she returned to Florida with no indications of the cancer present expecting to regain her strength and her life in Florida's sun. Bev was given another curve in her life when a disease attacked her body. Within two months she was taken from us. Those left with her memories include her husband: Stewart Carsner, Sebring, Fl; Daughter: Susan David Crawford, DeWitt, IA; Stepsons: Kevin Carsner, Milwaukee, WI; Kenneth Carsner, Cedar Rapids, IA; Grandson; Corey Schoenfelder, Newhall, IA; Two great grandchildren: Chance & Baylee Schoenfelder, Atkins, IA; Granddaughter: Danica Eric Vawter Schoenfelder, Newhall, IA; Sisters & Brothers: Mary & Jim Pollock, Marion, IA; Larry & Janine Rundall, Mission, TX; Irene & Rodger Keleher, Marion, IA; Duane & Billie Rundall, Cedar Rapids, IA; Ivan Rundall, Cedar Rapids, IA. Along with numerous neices and nephews and great neices and great nephews. Bev also leaves a four legged son in Florida "Rooter" which she adored. Bev was preceeded in death by both her parents. She will be missed by those she left an impression on throughout her life both in Iowa and Florida.
Helen V. Clendening
Born in Chicago, Illinois on June 16, 1911
Departed on July 22, 2008. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Friday, July 25, 2008
Service: Saturday, July 26, 2008
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Helen V. Clendening, 97, a resident of Garnett Place, died there Tuesday July 22, 2008 due to age related causes. Services: 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories by the Rev. William B. Harnish. Inurnment: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home from 4-7 p.m. and after 10:00 a.m. at the chapel on Saturday.
Survivors include three children, Nancy Royce Baker of Hiawatha, Karl Cheryl Clendening III of Roanoke, Virginia; and Gary Kathy Clendening of Boulder, Co; eight grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and four great great grandchildren.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband Karl on April 12, 2004; a daughter Barbara on June 24, 1992; and a sister Mary.
Helen was born June 16, 1911 in Chicago, Illinois to Harry Earl and Julia McIntyre Yearick. She grew up in Chicago and married
George Ottersen. They had two daughters Nancy and Barbara. She was divorced and moved with her children to her parents home town, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She then met the love of her life, Karl Clendening Jr and on September 23, 1939 they were married. They had two sons; Karl III and Gary. Karl adopted both Nancy and Barbara.
Helen loved life and laughter. She especially loved her family and friends. She was active in the schools PTA programs and was a Cub Scout Leader. From childhood on, her favorite thing to do was to have a picnic in the park where family and friends would gather together. She was an excellent cook, and her house was always beautifully decorated and clean. Her sewing machine was always busy with mending, creating clothes for her family, making elaborate costumes for parties, drapes for her window, and slip covers for her furniture. She played all kinds of card games, but Bridge was her favorite. She belonged to one bridge club for over 60 years. She enjoyed fishing and never came home empty handed. Her hands were always busy with painting pictures, needlepoint or crocheting. She supplied all her relatives and many friends with afghan. She and Karl traveled all over the United States in their trailer and took the time to visit all places of interest. If they took the wrong road while traveling, she'd smile and call it "adventure". She loved to tell a good joke and always had one ready for a friend, or at a meeting. There wasn't much she couldn't do when she pet her mind to it.
We, her children, have been blessed to have had her as our Mother and Friend for so many years. We know she was tired after a full life of 97 years and she wanted to be reunited with her loving husband Karl and her beloved daughter Barbara. We will never forget the unconditional love she gave to all of us. We will proudly and lovingly hold her in our hearts forever.
