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Harold Edwin Eberle
Born in Mechanicsville, Iowa on May 15, 1933
Departed on November 24, 2008. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Visitation: Friday, November 28, 2008
Service: Saturday, November 29, 2008
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Harold E. Eberle, 75, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday evening, November 24, 2008 in his home after a short illness, with his family by his side. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, November, 29, 2008 at Noelridge Park Church. Rev. Richard Marsceau will officiate. Friends may call from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, on Friday, November 28, 2008 at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Interment will take place at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife Marion; a daughter Collene (Brad) Hansen of Cedar Rapids; 2 sons Donald (Debra) Eberle and David (Amy) Eberle of Cedar Rapids; 3 stepsons, William Wilmot of Waco, TX, David Wilmot of Plano, Texas and John Wilmot of Cedar Rapids; a step daughter Debra Eberle of Cedar Rapids; 2 sisters Genevieve Cummings of San Marcos, Texas and Betty Matheny of Cedar Rapids. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, and 3 step great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 4 brothers, Wayne, Donald, Stanch and Reginal; one sister Gwen Young.
Harold was born May 15, 1933 in Mechanicsville, Iowa the son of William and Velma Eberle. He served his country honorably in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was married
to Barbara Jean Helbig on June 4, 1954 in Cedar Rapids, they were later divorced. He was later united in marriage to Marion L. Rudnick on November 10, 1978 in Cedar Rapids. He worked for the US Postal Service for 8 years, and then worked for Yellow Cab for over 40 years. He was a member of Noelridge Park Church. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, golf, and above all time spent with his family. He was a very loving husband, dad and grandpa. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Memorial donations may be made to the memorial fund established in Harold’s honor.
Lloyd E. Elson
Born in Monroe Township, Iowa on March 13, 1913
Departed on September 23, 2008. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Thursday, September 25, 2008
Cemetery: Dunkard Cemetery
Lloyd E. Elson, 95, of Manor Care, died there Tuesday, September 23, 2008, after a long illness. Services: Private. Visitation will be today from 4-7 p.m. at Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel. The Rev. William Harnish will officiate. Burial: Dunkard Cemetery, Midway. Arrangements are with Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel.
Survivors include two sons, Keith Sr. Barbara Elson of Cedar Rapids and Charles Elson of Omaha, NE; daughter, Dixie Gerald Egeberg of Melbourne, Florida, nine grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren; 6 great great grandchildren; and special friend, Liz Chadim.
Lloyd was preceded in death by wife, Genevieve; his sister, Opal Hedges; and a brother, Earl Elson.
Lloyd was born on March 13, 1913 in Monroe Township to Charles and Lucinda Philling Elson. He farmed in the area as well as doing electrical and carpentry work.
Instead of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.
Vernon E. Erusha
Born in Rural, Amana on October 6, 1929
Departed on September 8, 2008. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Service: Thursday, September 11, 2008
Cemetery: St. John's Cemetery
Vernon E. Erusha, 78, of 153 Guilford SE, died Monday September 8, 2008 in Mercy Medical Center following a lingering illness. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at All Saints Catholic Church by the Revs. David O'Connor and James Blocklinger. Burial: St. John's Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be from 4-7 today at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home where a vigil will begin at 4:00 p.m.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Rose Marie, his children, Rose Mary Erusha, Steve Erusha Peggy, Pamela E. Johnson Sam Jr., and David Erusha Kathy all of Cedar Rapids, his sister Dorothy Votroubek Emil of Cedar Rapids, and grandchildren, Emily Erusha-Hilleque Gordon, Jon Illian Kirsten, Stephanie Erusha, Daniel Erusha, Elizabeth Erusha, Timothy R. Johnson, Benjamin E. Johnson and three great-grandchildren, Michael Erusha, Bryson and Elisabeth Illian. His siblings, Barbara Schulte, John Erusha, Helen Shebetka and Wilma Novak preceded him in death.
Vernon was born October 6, 1929 in rural Amana, the son of John L. and Barbara Svoboda Erusha. He married
Rose Marie Cosgrove on July 29, 1947 in Cedar Rapids at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He owned and operated Thrifty Foods store in Cedar Rapids and then returned to farming at his childhood farm. He became a realtor in 1957, joining the Cedar Rapids Real Estate Board in 1962. Vernon established Erusha Realtors in 1962 and continued as its owner/operator for 45 years. After more than 40 years as a Realtor and 50 years of service to the Association, Vernon was awarded Realtor Emeritus, one of only 9 to achieve this status.
Vernon served as President of the Cedar Rapids Area Association of Realtors and chaired a number of committees including the Multiple Listing Service Committee, Program and Entertainment Committee, Legislative Committee and Public Relations Committee. Vernon was also an active member of the Iowa Associations of Realtors, serving on the state membership and convention committees. He was past director of INRELCO and elected 3 times to serve on the Cedar Rapids Association of Realtors Board of Directors. Vernon was a member of All Saints Catholic Church, the Elks Club, Knights of Columbus, a long time member of Elmcrest Country Club, St. Ludmila's parish council, a board member of Sutherland Square, sand erved on the Cedar Rapids Condemnation Board.
Vernon's real passion was farming. He was very hard working. Rose Marie and Vernon loved to travel, especially to Jamacia. Vernon loved sports, especially the Cubs. He really enjoyed spending time with his family and with especially the grandchildren.
Vernon's family would like to extend a special thank you to Jacquelyn O'Briant for the care and joy she brought him these last months.
Arlene Furler
Born in Benton County, Iowa on May 26, 1921
Departed on June 24, 2011. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Visitation: Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Service: Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery & Mausoleum
Arlene M. Furler, 90, of Cedar Rapids passed into Eternal Glory early Friday, June 24 after a lingering cancer illness at the Hospice House of Mercy. Funeral service at Bethany Lutheran Church, Wednesday June 29 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Joe Polzin officiating. Visitation will be held at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home Tuesday, June 28, from 4:00-7:00 PM and one hour prior to the service at Bethany Lutheran at 10:00 AM Wednesday. Entombment at Cedar Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Arlene was born May 26, 1921 in rural Blairstown to Albert and Mary (Siek) Tiedemann. She was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith at Grace Lutheran Church, Blairstown. She graduated from Blairstown High School in 1939 and married
the love of her life, Martin Furler June 28, 1939 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, West Rutland Township, Minnesota. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Susan and David Ridout of Cedar Rapids, grandson Matthew (Wendy) Ridout of Ankeny, granddaughter Tracy (Jason) Alt of Cedar Rapids, and great-grandchildren Krista, Jillian and Connor Alt. Also surviving are sisters-in-law Darlene Tiedemann of Blairstown and Mary Furler of Ely as well as numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and devoted friends. Preceding her in death were her parents, a brother, Renn Tiedemann and her husband Martin in 1976.
A member of Bethany Lutheran Church of Cedar Rapids, she loved her many years of volunteering in the church office and participating in Leisure League activities. Her other volunteer work included assisting in the Flower-Gift Shop and Baby Gift Shop at St. Luke’s Hospital where she dearly loved helping others. Following the death of her husband in 1976, Arlene worked at Younkers Department Store, Lindale, for 25 years.
Arlene and her husband were members of Elmcrest Country Club where she remained an active golfer until age 84. She also played in several Bridge groups for many years. Her Bridge friends were so special to her and she remained active until two weeks before her death. She enjoyed Iowa Hawkeye sports, dining out and attending theater and symphony events, and gardening in her daughter Susan’s yard. Arlene was very proud of her rural heritage and upbringing and made numerous visits to the Benton County area to see the progress of her farm crops as well as revisiting family members still in the area and anything that reminded her of her days on the farm.
Arlene was a special friend to many, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was always caring, loving and supportive to her family and loved entertaining and cooking for family gatherings.
Memorials may be directed to the Vinton Lutheran Home in Vinton, IA, or to Lutheran World Relief and Human Care, PO Box 66861, St. Louis, MO 63166-6861 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Arlene’s family is grateful to the many involved in her care and support during this illness; Doctor Chirantan Ghosh and staff, Dr. Kenneth Cearlock, her caring nurses and professionals at The Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice of Mercy as well as Peggy and Pamela at St. Luke’s Hospice; and Parish Nurse Ronda Anderson and Pastor Joe Polzin of Bethany Lutheran and numerous friends and family who made her final days peaceful and comforting.
Marian L. Fleming
Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on November 23, 1922
Departed on June 17, 2005. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Sunday, June 19, 2005
Service: Monday, June 20, 2005
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Marian L. Fleming, 82, of 407 24th Street NW, died at St. Luke's Hospital, Friday, June 17, 2005, after a sudden illness. Services: 11 a.m. Monday at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories by the Rev. Ron Lewis of Christ Church Presbyterian. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. and after 10:30 a.m. Monday at the chapel.
Survivors include two sons, Ron Sue Fleming of Ryan and Scott Melanie Fleming of Davenport; a sister Dorothy Reger of Memphis, TN; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant brother, her sister Frances, an infant son, Charles; and her husband of 61 years, Edward.
Marian was born November 23, 1922 in Cedar Rapids to Benjamin and Celia Lowder Kubias. She married
Edward Fleming there on August 6, 1943. He died in September of 2004. She was an active member of Christ Church Presbyterian, the Bible Study Group and the Crusader's Group.
Marian's life revolved around her family and home. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Christ Church Presbyterian.
Rachel Vivian Eutsler
Born on February 6, 1914
Departed on September 6, 2008. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Monday, September 8, 2008
Service: Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Rachel Vivian Eutsler, 94, of Cedar Rapids passed away Saturday, September 6, 2008 at Northbrook Manor following a long illness. Services: 1:00 PM Tuesday at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Inurnment will be in Greenville, Virginia at a later date. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home on Monday from 4PM to 7PM. The Rev. David Hohmann and The Rev. Glenn Bender will officiate.
She is survived by a daughter, Gael Evans of Springfield, MO; a son-in-law, Mack Evans and a grandson, Colin Wilson; two sisters, Ruth Bode of Fort Dodge and Marian Dickson of Davenport; along with many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Fred, a chaplain in WW II; a son Phillip; and three siblings, Ellen Thorpe, Sarah Rosenberger and Charles Rosenberger.
Rachel was born February 6, 1914 in rural Bemidji, Minnesota the daughter of Homer and Gael Goens Rosenberger. She completed High School in Cedar Falls and went on to receive degrees from Iowa State Teachers College and the Eastman School of Music. On June 7, 1950 Rachel married
the love of her life, Frederick Byerly Eutsler in Raleigh, North Carolina. They were blessed with a son and a daughter. Rachel worked for the Cedar Rapids School System as a music teacher, teaching elementary string music.
During her life, Rachel was an avid musician, mastering both violin and viola. She continued to share those talents throughout her lifetime through teaching, developing orchestral programs and playing with fellow musicians. She was a faithful member of First Congregational Church. Rachel will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Kathleen M. Fillmore
Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on February 1, 1943
Departed on June 6, 2008. Resided in Oklahoma City, OK.
Visitation: Friday, June 13, 2008
Service: Saturday, June 14, 2008
*** Kathleen M. Fillmore, 65, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, formerly of Marion died Friday June 6, 2008 at the Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City after a long illness. Graveside services at 10 AM on Sat. at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Rev. Ron Franklin will officiate. Friends may visit with the family on Friday from 6 to 8 PM at 1100 West 10th Ave. in Marion. Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include her husband, Tom, two daughters, Tammi Fillmore and Billi David Fritch all of Oklahoma City and a brother, Bill Kristan of Cedar Rapids. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Nadia and Natalie. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Kathleen was born on Feb. 1, 1943 in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of William and Marcella Pechar Kristan. She married
Tom D. Fillmore on Sept. 16, 1967 in Marion. Kathleen did sewing, alterations and child care from her home from many years. She was a faithful and former member of the First Christian Church in Marion. Kathleen was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed. Memorial donations may be given to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in Kathleen's name.
