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Frank E. Fulkerson
Born in Cedar Rapids, IA on November 30, 1918
Departed on August 25, 2005. Resided in Wimberley, TX.
Service: Tuesday, September 6, 2005
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Frank E. Fulkerson, 86, of Wimberley, Texas, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, August 25, 2005 at Deer Creek of Wimberley in Wimberley, Texas after a long illness. Family and friends are invited to memorial services at 11 AM on Tuesday at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Private family inurnment at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery where there will be military rites. Cedar Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
He leaves his wife, Jean, and daughter, Janet Fulkerson, both of Wimberley, Texas and a daughter and son, Jo Ann Harrison Tom and Clayton E. Fulkerson, both of Warwick, Rhode Island, two granddaughters and two great-grandsons.
Born in Cedar Rapids, November 30, 1918, the son of Fern Grace Marshall Fulkerson, Mr. Fulkerson moved to Westfield, New Jersey in 1968 and Austin, Texas in 1980. He was married
to W. Jean Owen Fulkerson on August 24, 1943.
His 43-year career with Inter-Ocean Re-Insurance Company in Cedar Rapids and American Re-Insurance Company of Cedar Rapids and New York City ended in 1978 when he retired as a Vice-President and Assistant Treasurer.
Mr. Fulkerson was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force during WWII, serving 27 months in Great Britain.
A Presbyterian Elder, Mr. Fulkerson sang in the choirs at First Presbyterian Church in Cedar Rapids and the Westfield Presbyterian Church. He was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Austin.
Mr. Fulkerson enjoyed music, poetry, playing his clarinet, sailing, woodworking, traveling and "the wonders of nature." He was a summer resident of Door County, Wisconsin for 25 years.
If one so desires, donations made to Hope Hospice, 611 North Walnut Street, New Braunfels, Texas 78130, in Mr. Fulkerson's memory, would be greatly appreciated. Military rites by American Legion Hanford Post No. 5.
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and have kept the faith" II Timothy 4:7.
Mary Alice Ericson
Born in Portland, OR on January 14, 1913
Departed on April 30, 2009. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Service: Saturday, May 30, 2009
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Dr. Mary Alice Eaton Ericson, 96, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa died April 30, 2009 after a brief illness. A Celebration of Life will be held May 30 at 10:00 AM at Peoples Church Unitarian Universalist, Cedar Rapids, IA.
Survivors include her daughter Emily Eaton Ericson, Marion, IA, grandson Paul S. Ericson (Liz), Barrie, Ontario, Canada, great-grandchildren Julia Elizabeth and Evan Hill Ericson, sister Margery DeLerno (Manuel), St. Charles, IL, brothers James C. Eaton (Peg), Macedon, NY and John David Eaton, Cheshire, CT, niece Jenna Lucke, Cambridge, MA, grandnephew Elijah Powell, La Vista, NE, many other nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, and her companion cat, Mr. Mooch.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Agness Lucke, husband Dr. Eston Everett “Eric” Ericson, and daughter Edith E. Ericson.
Mary Alice was born January 14, 1913 in Portland, OR the daughter of Olive Clifford and James Kent Eaton. Her childhood was spent in New Hampshire and Massachusetts where she graduated with honors from Newton High School in 1930.
In 1934, Mary Alice graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Wellesley College. She earned her Master’s degree in geography from the University of Chicago in 1936 and her Doctor of Philosophy in sociology from the University of North Carolina in 1940. In that year she married
Eric, a professor of English at UNC.
In the following years she worked as a statistician for the WPA, a professor at Mount Holyoke College and Gustavus Adolphus College and as a researcher for the Columbia University School of Public Health and Administrative Medicine. When her daughters were born, she became a full-time homemaker until they started school.
In 1960 Mary Alice accepted the Chair of the Sociology Department at Coe College, Cedar Rapids, where she taught until her retirement in 1978. She loved teaching and her students, many of whom continued to write and visit throughout her retirement. A highlight of her time at Coe was the two years she spent in Costa Rica with undergraduates from 12 American colleges studying agrarian reform.
Mary Alice was active in her professional associations serving as the President of the Iowa Sociological Association and State Director of the Midwest Sociological Society among other positions. She authored numerous publications in her field. The American Sociological Association honored her with a lifetime membership for her contributions to sociology. She has been featured in both Who’s Who of American Women and Who’s Who of American Men and Women of Science.
A passionate advocate for peace and social justice, Mary Alice worked tirelessly for the Cedar Rapids community and the wider world. Examples of her contributions include serving on the Board of the Red Cross, Grant Wood Chapter and as Membership Chairman of the Linn County United Nations Association. Among her many honors were being named “Woman of the Year – 1978” by the Cedar Rapids Women’s Equality Day Committee and “Golden Role Model” in 2007 by the Cedar Rapids NAACP. She wrote hundreds of letters for Amnesty International’s “Individuals at Risk” and for years was the biggest fundraiser for CROPWALK against hunger.
After retiring, she traveled widely visiting China, Russia, Kenya and many European and Latin American countries. Mary Alice’s leisure hours were also full of activities such as the Peoples Church book club, gardening, HAGGIS events, the opera, theater, and Coe Forum. She was an active member of Peoples Church. With the help of her daughter Emily and Home Instead, she was able to remain in her home on her own until her death.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the E.E. Ericson Sociology Award at Coe College or to the Friends Committee on National Legislation, 245 Second Street NE, Washington, DC 20002.
Ottilie Eubanks
Born in Bratislava, Slovakia on July 24, 1923
Departed on March 12, 2009. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Service: Sunday, March 29, 2009
Ottilie Eubanks, age 85 of Keystone Cedars died Thursday, March 12th, at Mercy Hospital of a sudden illness. A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held at Keystone Cedars Sunday March 29th, from 2:30 to 4pm. Residents, friends and clients are welcome to celebrate her life with her family. Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include her three children, Sylvia Brim, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mary Ann Hicks, Lake Stevens Washington, and Boyd Eubanks, San Diego, California. She was also survived by four grandchildren, Aaron Brim, Chicago, Andrea Brim, Cedar Rapids, Bobby Phillips, Wichita, Amanda Hicks, Lake Stevens, and two great grandchildren, Bryce Brim, Cedar Rapids, and Jayda Phillips, Wichita.
Ottitlie was born to Franz and Ottilie Steinberger, in Bratislava, Slovakia. Following the war she married
Walter Pospischil, from Vienna, Austria. Their daughter Sylvia was born in Salzburg, Austria. In 1953, Walter died and Ottilie began her journey of raising a child as a single parent in Austria. In 1955, she married
an American sergeant in the army, Boyd Eubank from Washington at Marabelle Castle in Salzburg, and came to the United States. She and her daughter Sylvia became citizens of the US in Hawaii in 1959. Following the birth of her daughter Mary Ann in California and son Boyd in Hawaii, they were transferred to Germany for 4 years. Her 2nd husband Boyd died in Germany at age 39 leaving Ottilie once again to raise three children alone. She moved to Junction City, Kansas, where she became active, played golf and began college at the age of 50 with her daughter Sylvia. She was hired by the IRS as a tax agent at the age of 52 and retired from the IRS at age 65.
Ottilie was a pioneer woman, learning a new language and supporting three children on very little. She was always trying to improve her mind and was very skilled in tax and finance. She had a long history of overcoming obstacles, with true strength, courage and fortitude and never gave up. In 1998 she moved to Cedar Rapids, IA to be closer to her oldest daughter, Sylvia. Her last two years were spent at Keystone Cedars and were the happiest and carefree years of her life thanks to their care and attention in making her life very comfortable.
One of her greatest joys in life was the weekly visits from her great grandson Bryce, who taught her how to be a kid again and helped her live her life joyfully, filled with love, laughter, and hugs. She was a great woman, very happy alone but also enjoyed the time she spent with her family. She was very supportive and loving as a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She set a good example of how to be happy alone as well as financially independent, and that we all can change our lives for the better. Her faith in God was very strong as well as her love of music and reading.
We want to give special thanks to Keystone Cedars, Mercy Hospital, and Mercy ICU for their attention, special care, and quick response in her final journey in life, being pain free and comfortable. Her Spirit was strong and will continue to live on. She will be greatly missed.
Please send any donations to the Ottilie Eubanks Trust Fund, 2750 1st Ave NE, Suite 100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402.
Theodore Otis Edwards
Born in Moulton, Iowa on June 18, 1929
Departed on March 7, 2009. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Service: Thursday, March 19, 2009
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Theodore Otis “Ted” Edwards, son of Otis Daniel Edwards and Elsie Virginia (Burgess) Edwards, was born June 18, 1929 at Moulton, Iowa. He departed this life on March 7, 2009 at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, having attained the age of 79 years, 8 months, and 18 days.
Ted was a graduate of the Moulton High School in the class of 1947. He was inducted into the United States Armed Forces, stationed in Germany. He was a member of Burl McClure American Legion Post # 218. Following his discharge, Ted enrolled at Northeast Missouri State Teacher’s College in Kirksville, MO, from which he graduated with a major in Business Administration, and was a member of Phi Sigma Epsilon fraternity.
He was employed by the Elmer Wood Company in Moulton, and by Buehler Meats, Doug’s Sun Mart, and “Me Too” Market in the Cedar Rapids area until his retirement.
On Sunday, June 11, 1961 he was united in marriage with June Reed at the Altoona United Methodist Church in Altoona, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife June, five brothers: William, Ronald, James (Bud), Paul, and Phillip, and by two sisters: Daphne Keller and Jeanne Blazer.
Survivors include step-daughter, Vicki Garland of Cedar Rapids; step grandchildren Robert (Julie), J. Ryan, Rhonda (Chuck), and Mitzi (Steve); step greatgrandchildren, Brandon, Jason, Mason, Tyler, and Rebecca; one brother David (Patty) Edwards of Moulton, and one sister Ruth Edwards (Richard) Bentzinger of Donnellson, and a number of nieces and nephews and other family members.
He was a member of the Moulton United Methodist Church and the Masonic Lodge.
Graveside Services: 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 19, 2009 at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery with military rites.
Memorial donations may be made to the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy.
Adelyn A. Filter
Born in Oxford Mills, Iowa on December 26, 1911
Departed on September 7, 2004. Resided in Anamosa, IA.
Service: Friday, September 10, 2004
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Adelyn A. Filter, 92, of Anamosa, formerly of Marion, died Tuesday, September 7, 2004, at her home following a short illness. Services at 3 PM Friday in Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. J. W. May of the Viola, Iowa Methodist Church will officiate. Friends may call at the Chapel after 2 PM on Friday. Burial in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Cedar Memorial Funeral Home in Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include her daughter Judith Oepping and husband Ray, and a sister Angeline May and husband Elwyn, all of Anamosa, a grandson Jonathan Oepping and wife Kylene, a great-grandson Colton Oepping, three nieces and five nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a son Donald, three sisters Clara, Gertrude, and Mary, and a grandson Ronald Oepping.
Adelyn was born December 26, 1911 in Oxford Mills, Iowa to John and Sarah Preston Stupka. She married
William Filter on June 18, 1931 in Galena, Illinois. He died March 8, 1980.
She graduated from the St. Luke's School of Nursing and was a nurse for Dr. E. B. McConkie from 1956 to 1977. She was a member of the Anamosa United Methodist Church, and had volunteered for many hospital organizations.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke's Hospice in Cedar Rapids.
Ronald P. Exline
Born in Exline, Iowa on December 9, 1921
Departed on February 21, 2009. Resided in Marion, Iowa.
Visitation: Sunday, February 22, 2009
Service: Monday, February 23, 2009
Cemetery: Mt. Ararat Cemetery
Ronald P. Exline, 87, a resident of Crestview Acres Care Center, died there Saturday, February 21, 2009, following a short illness. Graveside services and interment will be at 1 PM Monday, in Mt. Ararat Cemetery in Centerville, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 PM Sunday in Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife Maxine, two daughters Carleta (David) Holloway, and LaWona (Richard) Talcott all of Cedar Rapids, a son Rev. Jim (Pat) Exline of Wellston, Oklahoma, step daughter Betty (Earl) Bowers of Overbrook, Kansas, daughter in law Joan Exline of Norway, Iowa, a sister Geneva Stewart of Davenport, Iowa, two brothers Lynn (Sarah) Exline of Exline, Iowa, and Melvin (Marilyn) Exline of Centerville, Iowa, 9 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Lucille, son Glenn Exline, three sisters, Darlene Hawkins, Marilyn Davis, and Geraldine Esenbacher, and two brothers Larry and Lowell Exline.
Ronald was born December 9, 1921 in Exline, Iowa to Lawrence and Estal Severs Exline. He first married
Lucille Exline who died in 1991. He then married
Maxine Pierce on November 26, 1991 in Cedar Rapids. He was employed by Collins Radio doing general plating, and also did some farming. He was a member of First Baptist Church-Church of the Brethren. He was an avid Coon hunter, a member of the Blue Tick Breeders of America, and enjoyed building homes.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
