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Minnie Jackson
Born in Georgetown, Missouri on November 18, 1931
Departed on April 21, 2009. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Visitation: Sunday, April 26, 2009
Service: Monday, April 27, 2009
Cemetery: Oak Hill Cemetery
Minnie Jackson, 77, a resident of Manor Care Nursing Facility died Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at the University of Iowa Hospital due to complications from a brain injury. Services: 11:00 a.m. Monday, at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, by Pastor Charles Brooks. A visitation will be held at Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday and one hour before the service at the church, Monday. Interment: Oak Hill Cemetery.
She is survived by her children, Larry, Renee (Daniel) Hewitt, Annette and Stephanie Jackson, all of Cedar Rapids, Richard of Mount Vernon; eight grandchildren, Choyce, Kelsey, Tracey, Brandon, Amanda, Cherish, Darius and Steven; six great grandchildren; three brothers, Herbert Curd of Fontana, California, Allen Curd of Sedalia, Missouri and Malcolm Curd of Mount Vernon, Iowa; two sisters, Leona Lester of Des Moines and Mary Jackson of Sedalia, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Henry; daughter, Tina; five brothers; and one sister.
Minnie was born on November 18, 1931 in Georgetown, Missouri, the daughter of Richard and Erma Curd. After graduation, she moved to Des Moines and then to Cedar Rapids where she met and married
her husband Henry Jackson in 1962. Together they assisted the public and ran the Social Security ADC & Welfare Office for several years. She served on several organizations and boards for the community and received numerous Community Service Awards. She was also one of the founders of Linn County Daycare. Minnie Worked for the Linn County Extension Service, giving cooking classes, the Jane Boyd Community House and the Ambrose Center. Her work also took her into many homes where she gave nutritional advice.
After retirement, she did volunteer work at the Olivet Neighborhood Mission with the clothing program. Seeing a need in her own community, Minnie opened a clothing ministry first out of her own home and later at the Covenant Seventh Day Adventist Church where she was member. During this time she was encouraged to take up her childhood passion for writing poetry and wrote Little Gems and Jewels. She also wrote a song Take Jesus By the Hand. Minnie had a love for family and her greatest joys were her children and grandchildren whom she helped raise.
Memorials may be directed to the family at PO Box 2031, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
Jane Rosalie Jones
Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on February 7, 1928
Departed on April 26, 2009. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Service: Friday, May 1, 2009
Cemetery: Oak Hill Cemetery
Jane Rosalie Jones, 81, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday evening, April 26 at Mercy Medical Center following an extended illness. Funeral Mass by All Saints Parish will be held Friday, May 1, 11:00 a.m. at St. Matthews Catholic Church, Rev. David O’Connor officiating. Friends may visit with the family after 10:00 a.m. on Friday. Inurnment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include her daughter, Penny Jones and husband Richard Schultz of Minneapolis, MN, four sons, Robert Jones, Stephen Jones and Stuart Jones all of Cedar Rapids and Mark Jones and wife Debbie of Wever, Iowa. She is also survived by five granddaughters, one grandson and two great grandchildren. Jane was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Richard in 1985.
Jane was born February 7, 1928 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, an only child of Stephen and Rachel (Lattner) Pazdera. She graduated from Franklin High School and then attended Clarke College, Mount Mercy College and the University of Iowa. She married
Richard K. Jones on June 9, 1951 in Cedar Rapids. She worked at Merchants National Bank as the secretary to the president. She also worked at Rockwell Collins and with the Eastern Central Iowa Council of Governments retiring in 1994.
Jane was a member of All Saints Catholic Church and St. Monica Circle. She also enjoyed history and participated in the Civil War Roundtable group. She dearly loved to cook for her family and her church family specializing in baked goods.
Memorial donations may be made in Jane’s memory to the American Cancer Society.
Frank W. James
Born in Major County, Oklahoma on February 25, 1921
Departed on April 27, 2009. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Frank W. James, 88, a resident of West Ridge Care Center, died there Monday, April 27, 2009, following a long illness. Services with military honors will be held at 2 PM Thursday in Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Rev. Dr. Leonard Ranson of Cedar Hills Community Church will officiate. Entombment in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Wednesday and at the chapel after 1:30 PM on Thursday.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years Joyce, two daughters Lynda Galiher, and Jill (Jim) Hidinger all of Cedar Rapids, a son Paul of Solon, sister Ruth Weishaar of Wichita, Kansas, two granddaughters Rachel Farrell and Heather Losch, great grand children Ashley Farrell-Vasquez, Nick Parsons, Lexi Melsha, Phoenix Farrell, Noah and Eden Losch, and great great grandchildren, Macey Farrell and Madaxx Vasquez. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Dennis James, brother Jesse, and sister Rosemary.
Frank was born February 25, 1921, in Major County Oklahoma, to George and Faye Wright James. He married
Joyce Fryrear on December 14, 1946 in Cedar Rapids. After serving in the US Navy during WW II he worked as a mechanic for Allen Motor Company for 36 years. He was a member of Hanford American Legion Post No 5, and enjoyed hunting, fishing in Minnesota, boating, camping, woodworking, bowling, RV travel, his beloved dogs, and especially enjoyed spending time with his family.
Military honors by Hanford American Legion Post No 5.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Mercy.
Deborah A. Jorgensen
Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on December 18, 1952
Departed on May 19, 2009. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Service: Friday, May 22, 2009
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Deborah A. Jorgensen, 56, of 1410 32nd St. NE died Tuesday May 19, 2009 at St. Luke's Hospital after an extended illness. Graveside services at 1:00 pm on Friday at the Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Rev. Dr. Kay Slocum will officiate. There will be no public visitation. Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include a daughter, Kate Jorgensen, her mother, Alma Phillips both of Cedar Rapids and a brother, Jack (Connie) Phillips of Robins. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Camron and Emma. She was preceded in death by her father.
Debbie was born on Dec. 18, 1952 in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Jack and Alma Tukua Phillips. She graduated from Kennedy High School in 1970. Debbie worked at Quaker Oats for over 25 years. She was a wonderful mother, daughter, sister and grandmother who will be greatly missed.
A memorial fund has been established in Debbie’s name.
Steven Leslie Jenkins
Born in Cedar Rapids, IA on March 20, 1946
Departed on July 8, 2009. Resided in Anamosa, IA.
Visitation: Wednesday, December 31, 1969
Service: Wednesday, December 31, 1969
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Steven Leslie Jenkins, 63, of Anamosa passed Wednesday July 8, 2009 after a brief illness. Memorial Services will be held 10 AM Saturday July 11, 2009 at Cedar Memorial. A gathering will be held Friday July 10th from 4-8 PM at Cedar Memorial.
Steven is survived by his wife, Lois Jean, a daughter Jennifer (Rick) Radabaugh of Manchester and a son Jeffrey (Melissa) Jenkins of Fairview. Also surviving is a sister Judy Williams of Cedar Rapids and six grandchildren Kayla, Andrew, Ashley, Zach, Cameron, and Becky. His parents and a sister precede him in death.
Steven was born March 20, 1946 in Cedar Rapids the son of Lester and Geneva Jenkins.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established.
Stanley Russell James
Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on July 1, 1938
Departed on October 15, 2009. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Visitation: Friday, October 16, 2009
Service: Saturday, October 17, 2009
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Stanley Russell James, 71, of 4101 Carpenter Rd. NE, died Thursday, October 15, 2009, in St. Luke’s Hospital. Services will be held at 3 PM Saturday in Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Entombment in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 PM Friday at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years Wenda, two sons Westan (Carolyn) James of Cedar Rapids, and Steven (Katie) James of Argyle, Iowa, a sister Mary Ann Meyer of Hiawatha, and five grandchildren, Tristan, Morgan, Taliesyn, Liam, and Rowan, a niece Laurie, and nephews Barry, Chris, and Romey.
Stanley was born July 1, 1938 in Cedar Rapids to William and Ruth McCullough James. He was a software engineer for CGI Inc from 1971 to 2005 when he retired. He had also taught Math and Science at Roosevelt Jr. High in Cedar Rapids, and Burlington, Iowa Jr. High, and taught data processing at Kirkwood. He was a member and past president of the Linn County Rose Society. He loved to golf and was an avid gardener. He also enjoyed softball, bowling, dancing, and popcorn. He was an avid Iowa Hawkeye and Chicago Cubs Fan. He loved spending time with his family. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established.
