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John William Joyner
Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on July 23, 1954
Departed on November 3, 2007. Resided in Iowa City, IA.
John W. Joyner, 53, of Iowa City, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died November 3, 2007 in his home. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include his wife Cindy; son Daniel Joyner and wife Sovy, and their son Gavin all of Atlanta, GA; daughter Jennifer Joyner and special friend David Heck of Iowa City; his brother Thomas D. Joyner, Jr. of Clermont; sisters Ellen Czarnecki and special friend Ron Schwandt of Norway, Georgina Arnold and husband Don of Kansas City, MO, and Debra Dawson and husband Rick of Des Moines; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and close friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas D. and Elaine Joyner, a daughter Stacy L. Joyner, a brother Al Joyner, and a sister-in-law Patricia Joyner.
John William Joyner was born July 23, 1954 at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, the beloved son of Thomas Donald and Elaine Brague Joyner. He was a 1972 graduate of Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School. He served his country honorably from 1972 to 1976 in the United States Marine Corps, and served in the presidential helicopter squadron, aboard HMX-1, for which he received the Presidential Service Medal. After his service to the country, he went on to attend the University of Iowa. He was united in marriage to Cynthia Kindrick on October 13, 1973 in Cedar Rapids. He was employed for several years at the University of Iowa as a custodian teaching manager, and later at Park View Free Evangelist Church. He was most recently employed as a custodian at Trinity Episcopal Church in Iowa City. John was an avid reader of fantasy novels, a golfer, and a historian. Above all, his greatest enjoyment in his life was the great love he had for his family. He will forever be remembered as having his main focus being his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many, and will be greatly missed by those whom are left behind.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the memorial fund established in his honor, c/o 28 Amber Lane, Iowa City, Iowa 52240.
Vyrl W. Justice
Born on May 27, 1920
Departed on October 8, 2007. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Thursday, October 11, 2007
Service: Friday, October 12, 2007
Family Gathering: Friday, October 12, 2007
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Vyrl W. Justice, 87, 2115 First Ave SE, Cottage Grove Place, died Monday, October 8, 2007 at St. Luke's Hospital of cancer. Services: 10:30 A.M. Friday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, with Masonic Rites by Crescent Lodge #25 to follow. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home on Thursday from 5PM to 7PM. The Rev. Harlen Gillespie and The Rev. Lloyd Brockmeyer will officiate.
Surviving in addition to his wife Martha are a son, David L. Sherri Justice; grandsons, Joe Nancy and Jeff friend Katie; and great grandchildren, Nathan, Hailey, Natalie and Carson; and one sister, Margaret Rockafellow of Arizona.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Harold, Howard, and Melvin Jr.; and a sister, Alice Lincoln.
Vyrl was born May 27, 1920 in Johnson County, the son of Melvin C. and Gladys Means Justice. He attended school in Iowa City. He married
Martha M. Kempf on December 29, 1945.
Vyrl was a very patriotic man and served his country during World War II. He enlisted in the 113th Calvary in 1939 and was inducted into the federal service in Iowa City January 13, 1941. He was in the machine gun squad. Over seas they landed on Omaha Beach. This was the Battle of Normandy, St Lo, Mountain Domfront, Franconville and Court Stienna, where he was wounded. He proudly received the Purple Heart and a number of other medals.
Vyrl and Martha moved to Cedar Rapids in 1953 where he worked as a General Foreman in the Electrical field. In 1961, he started his own company, Justice Electric Co. Vyrl was a very honest man and it was his goal to run his company that way. He was proud of his customers and his employees. He was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church for over 50 years, where he served on a number of committees. He was one of the founders of Cottage Grove Place, where he called home at the time of his death. He served on St. Luke's Hospital Foundation Board and was Chairman of the United Way Campaign in 1978. Vyrl was a member of the Cedar Rapids Country Club, Downtown Rotary, Crescent Masonic Lodge #25 A.F. & A.M., the Cedar Rapids Scottish Rite where he was a 33rd degree, El Kahir Shrine, the American Legion Hanford Post #5, the V.F.W. Post #788, Elks Club, 40-8, Royal Order of Jesters, the I Club at the University of Iowa, the Malta Chapter #415 Order of Eastern Star, I.B.E.W. Local #405, N.E.C.A. and Camelot's. Vyrl received the Iowa Chapter National Electrical Contractors Industry Leadership Award in 2001. He also received the Howard Hall Excellence in Business Award in 2003 from the Chamber.
Vyrl was a kind and giving man who was devoted to his family. He enjoyed golf, fishing and he loved to travel. He and Martha enjoyed their winter home in Pompano, Florida. He and Martha also returned several times to where he served during the war.
Military Rites by the American Legion Hanford Post #5.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shrine Children's Hospital, St. Paul's United Methodist Church or to St. Luke's Hospital Foundation.
We greatly appreciate the staff at Cottage Grove Place, St. Luke's Hospital, Dr. Wahle and Dr. Frank who cared for Vyrl so lovingly.
Jerrie Jensen
Born in Sioux City, IA on July 29, 1924
Departed on September 29, 2007. Resided in Hiawatha, IA.
Visitation: Monday, October 1, 2007
Service: Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Jerrie Jensen, 83, a resident of the Hiawatha Care Center died Saturday, September 29, 2007 at the care center following a long illness. Services: 2:00 P.M. Tuesday at Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home on Monday from 4PM to 7PM. The Rev. Duane Hix will officiate.
Surviving in addition to his wife Lea are a son, Brian Jensen Tamara of Cedar Rapids; a daughter, Connie Thompson Craig of Woodstock, GA; two granddaughters, Chrissy and Laurie; and a brother, Gene Jensen of Arlington, VA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a cousin Mable Hansen.
Jerrie was born July 29, 1924 in Sioux City, Iowa the son of Roy W. and Viola Adams Jensen. He married
Lea L. Delfs on December 26, 1951 in Gladbrook. Jerrie was a math teacher for the Cedar Rapids Public Schools for over 35 years. He was a member of Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church and the American Legion Hanford Post #5. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force, serving as an Intelligence Section Chief during WW II. He received four Bronze Stars and Campaign Ribbons for Luzon and the Leyte Gulf in the Southern Philippines.
A memorial fund has been established.
Kenneth L. Jeffery
Born in Neosho, Missouri on December 17, 1935
Departed on August 11, 2007. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Friday, August 17, 2007
Service: Saturday, August 18, 2007
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Kenneth L. Jeffery, 71, of 3859 Northwood Dr. NE died on Sat. Aug. 11, 2007 in rural Linn County. Services at 11:00 AM on Saturday at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Rev. William Harnish will officiate. Burial at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 5 to 8 PM on Friday. The casket will be closed at all times.
Survivors include two sons, Steven of Cedar Rapids and Brian of Anchorage, Alaska, 2 sisters, Twyla Jim Melburn of Arlington, Texas, Ruby Haddon of Riverdale, Illinois, and a brother, Billy Delores of Neosho, Missouri. He is also survived by two grandsons, Robbie, who is in college in Indiana, Nicholas who is in high school in Basalt, Colorado, his former wife, Sharon Jeffery, his partner of 20 years, Ruth Roberts, beloved friends, Chuck and Pat Welsh, Mike and Ann O'Donoghue, special friend, Kevin Carter and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 5 brothers; Wendall, Marvin, Jack, Charles, Donald and a sister, Linda.
Ken was born on Dec. 17, 1935 in Neosho, Missouri, the son of Raymond and Bessie Sorenson Jeffery. He retired from Smulekoff's Furniture after 50 years of service. Initially he worked on the appliance delivery truck, then repairing and selling appliances eventually becoming the manager of the appliance dept.
Harrietta Marie James
Born in Cedar Rapids on December 9, 1916
Departed on July 15, 2007. Resided in Center Point, IA.
Visitation: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Service: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Harrietta James, 90, formerly of Center Point, died Sunday, July 15, 2007 at the Hiawatha Care Center due to a long illness. Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at the Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 4PM to 7PM. Funeral services will begin at 11AM on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories with burial to follow at the Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Harrietta James is survived by her daughter; Beverly Busenbark Don of Marion, her son; William James Lillie of Center Point, sister; Edna Houston of Cedar Rapids, brother; Richard Miner of Austin, Texas, seven grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren, cousin; Bob Douglas of San Francisco, California, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Harry Miner and Zura Douglas Miner, her husband; Paul James, an infant daughter; Patsy Joann James, and three sisters; Dorothy Jeffords, Olive James, and Jackie Jank.
Harrietta Marie Miner was born on December 9, 1916 in Cedar Rapids. She was baptized at the Methodist Church in Marion. Harrietta married
Paul James on October 4, 1934 in Cedar Rapids. To this union three children were born. Harrietta worked at Rockwell Collins from 1951 to 1981. After her retirement she enjoyed traveling. She was a life long member of the United Methodist Church of Center Point. Harrietta valued the time she spent being a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother.
Memorial contributions are to be directed to the United Methodist Church of Center Point.
George P. Koehler
Born in Winona, Minnesota on May 9, 1941
Departed on December 16, 2004. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Sunday, December 19, 2004
Service: Monday, December 20, 2004
Cemetery: Campbell Cemetery
George P. Koehler, 63, of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday December 16, 2004 in Mercy Medical Center following a short illness. Funeral Liturgy:11:00 a.m. Monday at All Saints Catholic Church. Burial: Campbell Cemetery, Bertrum. Visitation will be Sunday at Cedar Memorial funeral Home from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Survivors include his wife Linda, their children, a son, Darin Koehler and wife Kim, and their son Kennedy, two daughters, Crystal 'Joey' Koehler, and Brenda Koehler and fiance Josh Newmister, a brother, Carl Koehler and wife Gail, two sisters, Anne Nelson and husband Lyle and Gretchen Koehler.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Wilma Frie.
George was born May 9, 1941 in Winona, Minnesota, the son of Carl and Bertha Knaack Koehler. He married
Linda Takes on September 5, 1970 in St. Mary's Catholic Church in Urbana. George was an engineer for Rockwell from 1962 until 1996 and served in the Army during Vietnam. Military rites will be conducted by the American Legion Handford Post #5.
