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Robert W. Jensen
Born in Cedar Rapids on October 21, 1917
Departed on October 30, 2009. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
The family has requested private services.
Robert W. Jensen, 92 died October 30th, 2009 in his sleep with his loving wife Marilyn at his side. Bob “Hardrock” Jensen was born Oct. 21st, 1917 in Cedar Rapids the son of a railroad man, Bill Jensen and mother Maude (Boyd). Bob graduated from the old Washington High School in C.R. He and Marilyn were married
July 3rd, 1942 and shared a great life together for 67 years. They later on moved to Cottage Grove Place.
Bob served his country proudly during WWII aboard the “C. F. Hughes”, fighting in both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Returning home he was hired by the Collins Radio Co. where he was employed for over 45 years as a machinist. He was known for his perfection in working with metals and these talents later helped serve in building parts for the space program.
He was a Mason and a Shriner, and held the lodges in high esteem. He had a passionate love of nature and it showed in every manner of his life. Extraordinary hobbies included raising and breeding parakeets, racing and showing pigeons, building free flight airplanes and even becoming a professional in trap shooting. He loved lapidary work, watching football and going to sprint car races. Generally anything that could be made, he would try and build it. Bob was also a past member of the CR Bass Club, Ducks Unlimited, and many other wonderful organizations.
He and Marilyn however were dedicated to their sons and their families, and that showed in every aspect of his life. He felt that time taken with his sons in the field made sense of his mission as a father. The family’s request for those who knew him is to enjoy a warm moment in nature and smile at a life lived to the fullest.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; sons Robert A. (Karen); Gary (Theresa); grandchildren Robert M. Jensen, Jennifer (Danny) Spiker, Joshua and Alex Jensen; great-grandson Sage Spiker; special niece Sara Soglin of Madison, WS; brother Myron Jensen of Calif. and many other loving nieces and nephews.
Family services will be held in private with military honors by VFW Post No 788. Special thanks go to the loving staff at Cottage Grove Place, the Essence of Life Hospice care, and Cedar Memorial.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Essence of Life Hospice Care.
Cledythe Jelinek
Born in Keystone, Iowa on February 5, 1924
Departed on November 20, 2009. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Visitation: Friday, December 4, 2009
Service: Saturday, December 5, 2009
Family Gathering: Saturday, December 5, 2009
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Cledythe “Kelly” Jelinek, 85, of 4124 Lexington Drive NE, died at the Hiawatha Care Center, Friday, November 20, 2009. Memorial Service: 10:30 a.m. December 5, 2009 at Trinity Lutheran Church by the Rev. Jonathan Offt. Inurnment: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Friday, December 4, 2009 at Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel where friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m.
Kelly is survived by children, David Jelinek of Cedar Rapids, Jalice “Jill” Taylor of West Branch, and William (Stephanie) Jelinek of Shellsburg; sister, Dorothy Combs of Edina, MN; and five grandchildren, Megan and Matthew Taylor, Abby, Samantha, and Nathan Jelinek. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, William; brother, Eugene Ruff; and sister, Delle Bryant.
Kelly was born on February 5, 1924 in Keystone to Walter and Rosetta Ruff. She married
Bill Jelinek on March 31, 1947 in Sioux City, Iowa. He died in 1982. She was a secretary for Lattner Mfg. for many years. Kelly was an avid golfer, bowler, miniaturist and cross stitcher.
Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, St. Luke’s Hospice or the American Heart Association.
The family would like to thank the Hiawatha Care Center, St. Luke’s Hospice, and St. Luke’s Four West for their recent care of Kelly.
Eulalia Iva Johnson
Born in Postville, Iowa on December 12, 1925
Departed on December 4, 2009. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Visitation: Monday, December 7, 2009
Service: Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Eulalia I. Johnson, 83, of 1379 Hertz Drive SE, died December 4, 2009 following a short illness. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM, Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Rev. Mel Ramos of Hus Memorial Presbyterian Church will officiate. Friends may call from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday, December 7, 2009 at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Surviving are her three daughters, Nannette Hogan of Cedar Rapids, Pamela Yoder and husband Gary of Swisher, and Patricia Koopman and husband Terry of Cedar Rapids; sisters, Nina Mayer and husband Lauren McAllister of Cedar Rapids, and Ileta Faldet of Decorah; a step son, Jerry Johnson of Arkansas; her beloved dog, Whitney; several step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Lyle, her son Douglas, a brother Palmer Martens, and son-in-law Jon Hogan.
Eulalia was born December 12, 1925 in rural Postville, the daughter of Lester and Lillian (Hines) Martens. She was united in marriage to Lyle R. Johnson on November 20, 1944 in Rock Island, IL. She worked at Collins Radio for 20 years, and later was a teacher’s assistant at St. Jude Catholic School. She spent many years following retirement volunteering many hours to countless organizations. She was a member of Hus Memorial Presbyterian Church where she was involved with a bible study group. She also was involved with the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed gardening and animals. Above all her greatest enjoyment was time spent with her family. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother and friend who will be greatly missed.
The family requests donations in Eulalia’s honor are made to The Cedar Valley Humane Society, 7411 Mount Vernon Road SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403.
Marlette Jensen
Born in Grand Mound, Iowa on January 2, 1933
Departed on December 12, 2009. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Visitation: Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Service: Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Family Gathering: Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Cemetery: Lowman Cemetery
Marlette Jensen, 76, of Cedar Rapids passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at Cottage Grove Place, Cedar Rapids. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Rev. Carol Sundberg will officiate with private family burial in Lowman Cemetery, Runnells, IA. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 PM Tuesday at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.
Survivors include her sister Karen (Doug) Dutz of Springfield, IL; four nieces Dana (Bob) Bowdish, Kara Washam, Kelly Purlee, and Amy (Galen) Seaman; and five great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Martin and Faye Jensen.
Marlette was born January 2, 1933 in Grand Mound, the daughter of Martin and Faye (Heiny) Jensen. She retired as Assistant Vice President with Merchants National Bank in Cedar Rapids after 40 years of service, opening the Collins office branch as manager. Marlette was very active in the community. She was a member of the Cedar Rapids St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, S.C.O.R.E. receiving the platinum award, Chamber of Commerce, AIB, as well as the Woman’s Organization of AIB. She volunteered with the Cedar Rapids Symphony, Theatre Cedar Rapids, and KCCK.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church or Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) Foundation.
Christina M. Johnson
Born in The Hague, Netherlands on March 10, 1944
Departed on February 16, 2010. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Visitation: Thursday, February 18, 2010
Service: Friday, February 19, 2010
Family Gathering: Friday, February 19, 2010
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Christina M. Johnson, 65, of 360 Park Terrace SE. died Tuesday February 16, 2010 at the Meth-Wick Community from complications of Alzheimer’s. Memorial services at 1:00 PM on Friday at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Inurnment at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home from 5 to 8 PM on Thursday.
Survivors include her husband, Dr. Donald, two sons, Anthony Johnson, stationed with the U.S. Marines in Afghanistan, Joshua Johnson of Portland, Oregon and a step-son, Benjamin (JoAnne) Johnson of Trumbull, Connecticut; a grandson, Jeremiah of Charlotte, North Carolina; her mother, Suzanna Doorduijn, three sisters, Els (Ben) Caljouw-van der Vorm, Anneke (Ton) van Santen-van der Vorm, and Marian van der Vorm; three brothers, Otto (Mieke) van der Vorm, Kees (Nel) van der Vorm, and Rex (Maaike) van der Vorm all of the Netherlands. She was preceded in death by her father.
Christina was born on March 10, 1944 in The Hague, Netherlands, the daughter of Jacobus and Suzanna van der Vorm. Christina immigrated to the United States to New York when she turned twenty one. She was employed as a nanny for several families with whom she has maintained contact over the years. She later moved to Iowa and married
Leo Klodt and lived in Perry until his death. She moved to Iowa City where she met and married
Dr. Donald Johnson on November 28, 1981. She graduated from Kirkwood Community College with a degree as an Orthopedic Physicians Assistant.
Christina enjoyed classical music, was very proud to be an American and was an avid gardener, planting over 1000 tulips at her home. She was a wonderful wife and mother who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. “ The family would like to thank the staff at Meth-Wick; Kelly, Cindy, Dondee, Keely, Jenny and Shannon and Christina’s long-time caregiver, Shelly Benson for the loving and compassionate care they provided.”
A memorial fund has been established in Christina’s name.
Clarence Alvin Johnson
Born in Cedar Rapids, IA on January 2, 1931
Departed on April 3, 2010. Resided in Ames, Iowa.
Visitation: Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Service: Thursday, April 8, 2010
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Clarence A. “Tiny” Johnson, 79, or 105 Mulberry Ct, Ames, Iowa died Saturday April 3, 2010 after a long battle of cancer and other illnesses at home with his loving family by his side. Services: 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel where a visitation will be held on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. The Rev. William B. Harnish will officiate.
Survivors include 4 sons, Clifford Tiegen of Colorado, Duane Tiegen of California, Arnold Tiegen of Ft. Madison, Iowa and Lyle Tiegan (Kathleen) of Ames, a daughter, Doris Tiegen of California, two brothers, Dick (Joan) Johnson and Russell (Louise) Johnson all of Cedar Rapids. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren, Lylia, Mike, Crystal, Joe, Terese, Dan, Tom and John, and 12 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Lois Marie Johnson, sisters, Ione Alberts, Shirley Lacey, 2 brothers, Evin and Virgil Johnson and a special niece, Stella Mullins.
Clarence nickname was Tiny. He was born January 2, 1931. He married
Lois Marie Jellison. She died in 1994. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was very proud to serve his country. He was a baker for Sykora Bakery in Cedar Rapids.
Memorials may be made to Israel Hospice House in Ames, Iowa.
