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Robert Leonard Barta, 80, of 610 10th Ave S.W., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday January 9, 2008 at Heritage Nursing & Rehab following a long illness. Services: 10:30 A.M. Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church by the Rev. Jonathon Offt. Visitation will be on Sunday at Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel from 2-5 p.m. and after 9:30 A.M. Monday at the church. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Surviving includes his wife of 58 years, Alice Barta, a sister in law, Laura Ruble of Cedar Rapids, his nieces and nephews, Patricia and Lynn Stubberfield, Steve and Sandy, Karen, Sue and John, Kathi and Kurt, Scott and Beth, Loretta and Gary, Edward and Angle, and Cynthia.
His parents and a sister, Reva Tinsley preceded him in death.
He was born November 3, 1927 in Cedar Rapids, the son of Adolph and Letha Horr Barta. He married
Alice L. Smothers on April 16, 1949 in Cedar Rapids. Robert worked for the Nash Finch Company from 1952 until 1981. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where he was an usher and active in their Fellowship & Joy Group. He enjoyed fishing, camping, dancing and was very proud of his Czech Heritage. The family would like to extend a special thanks to his niece, Loretta, Dr. Whitters, Dr. Kozeny, Dr. Hilliard, the staff at Heritage Nursing & Rehab, Amenity Hospice and his special nurses, Paula and Alana for the loving care they gave him.
Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or Parkinson’s Research.
James D. Sackett, 84, of 5737 Addison Ave NE, died Friday, January 11, 2008, in St. Luke’s Hospital following a sudden illness. Services with military honors at 11 AM Tuesday in Westminster Presbyterian Church. Dr. Herbert Isenberg will officiate. Burial in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 5 to 8 PM on Monday and at the church after 10:30 AM on Tuesday.
Survivors include his wife of over 59 years Lucille, their children Barbara Dessert and husband Gerald, of Cedar Rapids, Gary Sackett and wife Jennifer of Cedar Rapids, Larry Sackett and wife Ava of Haslet, Texas, and Joan Snow and husband Wendell of Cedar Rapids, his brother Willis Sackett and wife Dorothy of Walker, Iowa, his sister Dorothy Frank of Wyandotte, Michigan, eight grandchildren, Megan Brigger and husband Andrew, Cristina Dessert, Benjamin and Daniel Sackett, Lukas Garcia and wife Kori, Rachel Sackett, Amanda and Emily Snow, and a great granddaughter Giana Sackett. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers Roy, Ellis, Walter, and Leonard, two sisters Grace Rickels and Marie Hoch, and a daughter Sandra Kay Sackett.
James was born August 15, 1923 in rural Jones county Iowa to Matthew and Bertha King Sackett. He served in the US Army during WW II. He married
Lucille Dunkel on July 31, 1948 in Savannah, Illinois. He was a truck driver for Nash Finch for 28 years retiring in 1986. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed golfing, playing cards, and was a Cubs and Kernels Fan. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Military honors by VFW Post No 788.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established.
Joseph A. Vanous, 84, of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, January 11, 2008, at his home. Funeral Mass and military honors will be held at 10:30 AM Monday at All Saints Catholic Church with Rev. David O’Connor officiating. Burial in St. John’s Cemetery. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home from 4 to 7 PM on Sunday with a Vigil service beginning at 7 PM.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years Nadine, six children, Susan Richard Wolfe of Cedar Rapids, Richard Mary Beth of Rochelle, Illinois, Mary Ann Will Stober of Alden, Iowa, James Cathy of Roseville, Minnesota, Carol Dr. Todd Langager of Cedar Rapids, and Paul Jody of Mason City, Iowa, twelve grandchildren, Lisa Vic Parcell, Dan Kristin Wolfe, Claire and Laura Vanous, Clint Sarah Stober, Chris Devon Stober, Mike, Carolyn, and Kevin Vanous, Karah Langager, Ethan and Syndnie Vanous, and three great grandchildren Isaiah and Arthur Stober, and Kaylee Parcell. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother Edwin.
Joseph was born August 27, 1923 in Cedar Rapids to Joseph and Bessie Kofron Vanous. He served in the US Army during WW II. He married
Nadine Peterzalek on September 2, 1948 in Belle Plaine, Iowa. He was a electrical engineer at Collins Radio for many years retiring in 1985. He was a member of All Saints Catholic Church, VFW Post No 788, Catholic Layman’s Club, and the National Czech and Slovak Museum. He enjoyed reading, photography, and electronics. He loved being an Electrical Engineer and all the people he worked with. He especially enjoyed family vacations.
Joseph will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Military honors by VFW Post No 788
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
LaVae Darlene Light, 71, of 2518 A Ave NE, died Friday, January 11, 2008, in Mercy Medical Center following a short illness. Services at 1 PM Tuesday in Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Rev. David Hohmann of First Congregation United Church of Christ officiating. At her wishes she is being cremated. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home from 4 to 7 PM on Monday and at the chapel after 12:30 PM on Tuesday.
Survivors include her husband Edgar, two daughters Deborah Wells and Dawn O’Brien both of Cedar Rapids, her brother Robert Gerri Slaybaugh of Cedar Rapids, 6 grandchildren, Chad and Megan Wells, Ashley Nick Trask Poorman, Amber Chris Brown, Cara and Brittany Poorman, five great-grandchildren, Halie, Khristian, Kaylynn, Tenisha, and Micheal, two step daughters Sheila and Glenda Light, and Step son Kevin, her former husband David Aucutt, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sons LeRoy W. Knowles, and Franklin Hilligas, and son in law Dennis O’Brien.
LaVae was born December 28, 1936 in Geneva, Nebraska to Clarence and Velma Frantz Slaybaugh. She moved from Nebraska to Iowa in 1939 attending school in Shellsburg. She then moved to Cedar Rapids in 1953 and graduated from Franklin high School in 1955. She had most recently worked for HACAP. She was active in the American Legion Post 298 Auxiliary, Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary, Shrine Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary, Elks Lodge Ladies Auxiliary, and was a member of First Congregation United Church of Christ where she was active in the women’s fellowship.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Marion American Legion Post 298 Auxiliary 2nd District Merit Award Fund.
Bertha Irene Briles, 93, 2430 28th Ave, Marion died Saturday, January 12, 2008 at Westridge Care Center following a long illness. Services: 11:00 A.M. Wednesday at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. The Rev. Daniel Wiersema of Immanuel Baptist Church will officiate. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home on Tuesday from 5PM to 7PM.
Survivors include a daughter, Beverly Etzel Robert of Marion; a son, Ralph Briles Jr. Jean of Marion; nine grandchildren, Gary Etzel, Steve Etzel Teresa, Kim Etzel-Maldonado John, Janine Wagner Dave, Maureen Denny Brian, Karla Park Gary, Paul Briles Doreen, Chris Edgerton Ross and Andy Briles Renee; 20 great grandchildren; and a brother, Bill Harris of Marion.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Ralph in 1997; three sisters; and three brothers.
Bertha was born May 21, 1914 in Cedar Valley, Iowa the daughter of Earl D. and Meta Theilen Harris. She married
Ralph E. Briles, Sr. on October 25, 1933 in Cedar Rapids. She worked for Wilson and Co., then for Dearborn Brass for 15 years. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Bertha was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who will be missed dearly.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of St. Luke’s.
Richard G. Thompson, 79, of 5707 East Cemetery Rd, SW, died Saturday January 12, 2008, surrounded by his family in his home after a long illness. Services: 10:30 A.M. Wednesday at Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel by the Rev. Mike Townsley. Visitation will be on Tuesday at Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel from 4-7 P.M. Burial: Fairfax Cemetery, Fairfax.
Survivors include his wife Nadine, his children, Roger Carol Thompson of Ely, Mark Doni Thompson of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Scott Thompson of Coralville and Bill Becky Thompson of Marion, 8 grandchildren, Amanda, Adam, Alyssa, Rachel, Kendra, Nolan, Angela, and 2 great grandchildren, Cory and Kayleen.
His parents, a brother, Fred and 2 sisters, Ruth and Clara preceded him in death.
Richard was born April 16, 1928 in Creston, Iowa, the son of Guy and Lillian Thompson. He married
Nadine Tate on June 2, 1957 in Cedar Rapids. He served in the Navy during World War II. Richard had worked for Smulekoff’s. He farmed in southwest Cedar Rapids for many years. After retiring from farming he was a driver for the Grant Wood Area Educational Agency. He enjoyed mall walking, eating out with family and friends and his favorite, spending time with his grandchildren. Richard was known for his enjoyable sense of humor and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Memorials may be made to St. Luke’s Hospice.
Naomi Ruth Flesher, 93, a long time resident of Cedar Rapids, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2008 at West Ridge Care Center in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, January 16, 2008 with visitation held one hour prior to the service, at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. Pastor Paul Wilcox will officiate. Burial will be at the Urbana Cemetery immediately following the funeral. Arrangements by Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home
Survivors include her daughter Nila Flesher of Escondido, CA; her son Neil Flesher of Littleton, CO; grandsons Jason Flesher of Escondido, CA and Ryan Flesher of Nashville, TN; granddaughter Lindsay Flesher of Boulder, CO; and great grandson Jordan Flesher of Escondido, CA.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Naomi was born July 3, 1914 in Urbana Iowa, the daughter of Elmer and Mina Cook. She attended school at Urbana and graduated from Iowa State Teachers College Now UNI with a degree in education. She taught for many years at Urbana and Shellsburg as well as small country schools. On October 28, 1939 she married
Cache M. Flesher of Esparto, CA. They resided in Urbana from 1939 to 1962 when they moved to Cedar Rapids. Naomi was a member of the Lovely Lane United Methodist Church and the Vinton Club. She enjoyed spending time telling stories of her youth to her grandchildren, and reading. She fully enjoyed her family and learning about their lives, had a wonderful sense of humor, and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff of West Ridge Care Center for their support and kindness during her stay at West Ridge.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations in Naomi’s honor are made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Louise Greco, 84, of 1960 B Avenue NE, died at Mercy Medical Center, Sunday, January 13, 2008, after a brief illness. Funeral Mass: 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Matthew Catholic Church by the Rev. Mark Osterhaus. Entombment: Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A visitation will be held at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. with a prayer service beginning at 7 p.m. and after 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church.
Surviving to cherish her memory are her husband of 62 years, Leo; her children and grandchildren, Larry Judy Greco of Solon and children, Benjamin Jenny Greco of Champaign, IL, and Andrew Sandra Greco of Cedar Rapids, Linda Michael Greco-Sanders of Denver, CO, Lou Ann Frank Heng of Willmar, MN and children, Dan and Kati, Lisa Jeff Rehman of Cedar Rapids and children Alex and Leo, and Lance Liesa Greco of Cedar Rapids and children Callista, Gabriel, and Asa.
Louise was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Bruce Dugger; and a nephew, James Dugger.
Louise Adele Greco was born on September 22, 1923 in Delta, Iowa to Dwight and Marie Dugger. She grew up in Oran, Iowa and graduated from Oran High School as class valedictorian in 1940. She graduated from the American Institute of Business in Des Moines and worked as a secretary for the Chicago Great Western Railroad in Oelwein. She was united in marriage to Leo Greco on August 5, 1945 at Sacred Heart Rectory in Oelwein. They moved to Cedar Rapids in 1945.
Louise was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church and the St. Bernadette Circle, Mended Hearts Inc., and a lifetime member of Weight Watchers. She was an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed water aerobics with her many friends at Bender Pool.
The epitome of love, Louise's life was one of total devotion to her husband and family. Countless people were fortunate to receive the warmth she served around her kitchen table. Nana to her grandchildren, hugs, kisses, and chocolate oatmeal cookies were but a few of the ways she showed her love.
The family wishes to express their thanks to Dr. Tim Sagers and his staff; Dr. David Rater, and the nursing staff at Mercy Medical Center and the Intensive Care Unit for all the loving and respectful care given to Louise.
Donations may be made to St. Matthew Catholic Church or Camp Courageous of Iowa.
