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Clarence Thompson Doonan
Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on July 17, 1922
Departed on June 15, 2005. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Wednesday, June 15, 2005
Service: Thursday, June 16, 2005
Cemetery: Czech National Cemetery
Clarence Thompson Doonan, 82, of 101 Patricia Lane NW, died at Mercy Medical Center, Sunday, June 12, 2005 after a short illness. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday at Turner West Funeral Home by the Rev. David Dyrland. Burial: Czech National Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday.
Survivors include two daughters, Nancy Robert McCracken of Cedar Rapids and Jo Ann Robert Miller of Marion; a son Jeff Sheryl Doonan of Cedar Rapids; four sisters, Jane Nelson, Mae Ferguson, and Ruth Mortland, all of Cedar Rapids, and Celia Hartz of Blairstown; eight grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, John.
Clarence was born July 17, 1922 in Cedar Rapids to John and Flora Howe Doonan. He married
Frances Kubovec on December 27, 1947 in Minneapolis, MN. She died in 1988 after over 40 years of marriage. Clarence was a plumber for over 40 years and worked for Charipar Plumbing, retiring in 1986. He was an Army veteran of WWII.
Clarence will be remembered for his love of the New York Yankees, the Hawkeyes, and the all the sports that his grandchildren played at Jefferson High School.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Mary E. Dunlop
Born in Iowa City, Iowa on December 19, 1913
Departed on April 21, 2006. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Monday, April 24, 2006
Service: Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Family Gathering: Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Mary E. Dunlop, 92, of 4115 Lexington Ct. NE, died Friday, April 21, 2006, in St. Luke's Hospital following a short illness. Services at 1 PM Tuesday in Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Rev. Dr. William Jamison of Olivet Presbyterian Church will officiate. Burial in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 6 to 8 PM on Monday and at the chapel after 12:30 PM on Tuesday.
Surviving to honor her memory are two sons Robert Ursula of Knoxville, Tennessee, and Thomas Lynn of Snowmass Village Colorado, and a granddaughter Cheryl Dunlop of Goose Creek, South Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two brothers Milo and Ollie Hunter.
Mary was born December 19, 1913 in Iowa City to James and Barbara Cook Machovec. She married
Clyde C. "Scotty" Dunlop on May 3, 1937, in Cedar Rapids. He died December 23, 1969. Mary worked in packaging at Quaker Oats from 1929 to 1943. She was a longtime member of Daniels Park Presbyterian Church, Knox Presbyterian Church, and Olivet Presbyterian Church. Over the years she served as a deacon and on other committees during her time with them. She was a 30 year American Red Cross Volunteer, for 32 years served as an election judge, and was an organ donor.
Mary lived her entire life in Iowa. She and her late husband Clyde were the best parents a child could ever ask for. She earned the respect of countless people she helped. Her tireless commitment to God assured her a seat in heaven. She was a practicing Christian who set the example for many to follow. Her relentless caring for the homeless, sick, and unfortunate were a part of her fabric of life. Her dedication to her family went beyond that of a parent. From the time she was a small girl, she learned the gift of what it means to meaningfully share what she had with others. This was not always material goods, but many times was a smile, a kind word, a hug, or a loving glance. She always had time to listen to others even when she was facing her own medical or emotional crisis. She is survived by her extended family who were always in her prayers and are as loved as her immediate family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Olivet Presbyterian Church, or to the American Heart Association.
Doris S. Decker
Born in Cedar Rapids on March 7, 1926
Departed on April 26, 2006. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Friday, April 28, 2006
Service: Saturday, April 29, 2006
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
** Doris S. Decker, 80, of Silver Pines Residential Care Center died there on Wed., April 26, 2006 after an extended illness. Services at 11 AM on Saturday at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Rev. Dr. Barry Foster will officiate. Burial at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 5 to 8 PM on Friday. The casket will be closed at the Chapel on Saturday.
Survivors include her husband, Charles, two daughters, Marti Larry Schmaltz and Cheryl John Bell both of Cedar Rapids. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Justin Micki Willman, Heather Scott Stangenwald, Tony Heidi Shaw and Jared Bell and four great grandchildren, Sierra and Erich and Lucas and Logan. She was preceded in death by her parents and a grandson, Matthew.
Doris was born on March 7, 1926 in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Ronald and Bernice Sears. She married
her high school sweetheart, Charles L. Decker on Aug. 20, 1947 in Cedar Rapids. Doris and her husband, Charles owned and operated, Decker Sundries for several years. She later worked for the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce and served on the commission of building and planning for the Five Season Center. Most recently Doris worked for the Kirkwood Community College Ceta Division, retiring in 1985. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and a 50-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She will be greatly missed by her friends and beloved family. A special thanks to in home caregivers, Cindy and Bill, the awesome staff at Silver Pines and St. Lukes Hospice. Memorial donations maybe given to St. Lukes Hospice or the Cedar Rapids Christian Center in Doris' name.
Ethel Marie Davis
Born on December 31, 1928
Departed on June 5, 2006. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Wednesday, June 7, 2006
Service: Thursday, June 8, 2006
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Ethel Marie Davis, 77, of Hiawatha died Monday, June 5, 2006 at Promise House following a long illness. Services: 11:00 A.M. Thursday at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 4PM to 8PM on Wednesday. The Rev. Dale Holloway of Living Hope Wesleyan Church will officiate.
Survivors include two daughters, Carolyn Brecke Richard of Cedar Rapids and Christene Davis of Mt. Vernon; two sons, Robert Davis Jr. Bobbie of Phoenix, AZ and Charles "Chip" Davis Kara of Cedar Rapids; two sisters, Beverly Allen of Coeur d' Alene, Idaho and Janice Brand of Mattoon, IL; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and a special cousin, Jane Streiff-Spelich of Delmar, NY.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert, her brother Gerald McCune, and her sisters Carol Perkins and Pauline Foss.
Ethel was born December 31, 1928 in Cedar Rapids the daughter of Ray and Ethel Halfhill McCune. She married
Robert E. Davis on April 7, 1946 in Cedar Rapids. She and her husband Robert were part owner/operator of Dairy Maid Stores, she also worked in the bridal department at Armstrong's Department Store, and she was a dorm supervisor at Fishing Bridge in Yellowstone National Park. She was a member of New Covenant Bible Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, to Hospice of Mercy, or to a charity of donor's choice.
Dale Henry Dykhuizen
Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on February 22, 1942
Departed on June 19, 2006. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Thursday, June 22, 2006
Service: Friday, June 23, 2006
Cemetery: Oak Shade Cemetery
Dale Henry Dykhuizen Sr., 64, of 517 7th St S.E. died Monday June 19, 2006 in St. Luke's Hospital from complications of heart failure. Services: 11:00 a.m. Friday at Turner East Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The Rev. Rick Gail will officiate. Burial: Oak Shade Cemetery, Marion.
Survivors include his children, Angela Messerschmitt Marty of Watkins, Dale Henry Dykhuizen Jr. of Washington, D.C., Theodore Alfred Dykhuizen of Cedar Rapids, his step children, Danielle Kunde of Cedar Rapids, Jennifer Boyle Thadd Wilkey of Cedar Rapids, son in law, Lee T. Washburn of Cedar Rapids, grandchildren, Amanda L. Washburn, Christopher T. Washburn, Kimberly A. Dykhuizen, Kassandra K. Dykhuizen, Trinity G. Messerschmitt Ed Thornton, Travis E. Messerschmitt, all of Cedar Rapids, step grandchildren, Bryan N. Kunde, Caitlin N. Kunde, Maura K. Wilkey, Madison R. Wilkey, all of Cedar Rapids, great grandchildren, Bethany K. Thornton, India R. Cratlon and a brother, P.W. Dykhuizen Jr. Mary all of Cedar Rapids.
His parents, a daughter, Kimberly Washburn, grandson, Michael Washburn, and a sister Anna Mae Gremmels preceded him in death.
Dale was born February 22, 1942 in Cedar Rapids, the son of Peter and Luella Busbman Dykhuizen. He was employed at Kwik-Way Products for 45 years. He was a member of Mission of Hope Church. He enjoyed Nascar and Sprint Car Racing. Dale was an avid outdoorsman. He loved fishing, hunting and spending time with is grandchildren.
A memorial fund has been established by the family.
Rev. Dr. Calvin T. DeVries
Born in Sibley, IA on June 6, 1921
Departed on June 25, 2006. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Service: Saturday, July 1, 2006
Cemetery: Oak Hill Cemetery
The Rev. Dr. Calvin T. DeVries, 85, of 2115 First Ave. SE, died Sunday at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church in Cedar Rapids. Revs. Ted Miller and Lorene Wunder will participate along with daughters and former colleagues in ministry. Private interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery. The family may be greeted after the church memorial service. Arrangements are by Cedar Memorial Funeral Home.
Survivors include his daughters, Rev. Janet M. DeVries of Tucson, AZ; Rev. Nancy A. DeVries of West End, NC; brother Lorenz DeVries and his wife, Heather of Park Forest, IL; brother John DeVries of Evanston, IL; sister Mary DeVries of Minneapolis, MN; sister Esther Top and her husband, William of Sioux City, IA. He was preceded in death by his wife Janet in 1996, both parents and by a sister, Ruth Huisman.
Rev. DeVries was born June 6, 1921 in Sibley Iowa to John Martin and Elsa Reineking DeVries, the oldest of six children, and was married
to Janet Clark on May 19, 1945 in Albany, New York. He graduated from Sibley High School, Northwestern Junior College now Northwestern College in Orange City, Hope College in Holland, MI, where his winning oration "Christian Standards that Stand" won a prize at the national level. He graduated with honors in philosophy from the New Brunswick Theological Seminary in New Brunswick, NJ. He received an honorary doctorate from Hope College in 1993.
His pastorates included the Suydam Street Reformed Church of New Brunswick, NJ; Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago where he served as assistant pastor for Christian Education from 1947-57; pastor at Sherwood Presbyterian Church now Northeastern in Washington, D.C. from 1957-62; pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Danville, IL from 1962-70; pastor at Larchmont Avenue Church in Larchmont, NY from 1970-77; and pastor at First Presbyterian Church, Cedar Rapids from 1977-89 at which point he retired. He also was an instructor for Protestantism courses at Mt. Mercy College in Cedar Rapids from 1983-90, and served as a summer supply pastor for many years at St. Timothy's Chapel in Southern Cross, MT.
He was one of two pastors on the original drafting commission of the Presbyterian Church's Confession of 1967. He served on the boards of trustees for Illinois College, Jacksonville, IL; Coe College, Cedar Rapids, IA; and Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary, Atlanta, GA.
In 1964, the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith awarded him the highest recognition for his leadership and service in building bridges between Christians and Jews. In each community where he served, he sought to open interfaith dialogue opportunities and to establish ongoing groups to meet and talk about faith and contemporary life and issues including in Cedar Rapids. Upon his retirement, Rabbi Edward Chesman said, "Cal's sensibilities to inter-religious dialogue have enabled us to learn much about each other, and to establish levels of trust and understanding that have strengthened both communities of faith. His courage, thoughtfulness, and willingness to engage in difficult discussion with integrity and affection have enriched the lives of many of us. Cal's passionate search for those elements that bind the human community together and work for peace is an example for us, and a rich legacy he leaves to the religious community in Cedar Rapids." Other previous winners of this award were UN Ambassador Arthur Goldberg and President John F. Kennedy.
During his ministry at Sherwood Presbyterian Church, the session governing board took action in 1958 to open the membership to people of all cultures and faces, making it one of the first three Presbyterian congregations in the United States to do so.
Twice sermons he preached were included in Harper Collins Publisher's "best sermon" series. He was often sought after as a speaker at McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago, and Carroll College, Waukesha, WI and Hope College. During his years in Cedar Rapids, he chaired the personnel committee on multiple occasions and well as serving on the Committee on Ministry. He served six years on the General Assembly Nominating Committee.
He was a life-long pacifist and dedicated to peace among nations, cultures, races and faiths.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to the Presbyterian Peace Fellowship, PO Box 271, Nyack, NY 10960, designated in memory of Calvin T. DeVries. For more information, contact Presbyterian Peace Fellowship at 845-358-4601
