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James A Kennedy, M.D.
Born in Oshkosh, Wisc. on November 29, 1920
Departed on March 12, 2002. Resided in Marion, IA.
Visitation: Thursday, March 14, 2002
Service: Friday, March 15, 2002
Cemetery: Oak Hill Cemetery
James A. Kennedy, M.D. 81, a resident of the Bickford Cottage in Marion, formerly of Coralville, died Tuesday, March 12, 2002, in St. Luke's Hospital following a short illness. Services at 3 PM Friday in Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Rev. Kenneth Ornell of Christ Episcopal Church will officiate. Graveside services and interment at 4:45 PM on Friday in the Oak Hill cemetery in Coralville. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home in Cedar Rapids from 5 to 8 PM on Thursday and at the chapel after 2:30 PM on Friday.
Survivors include two daughters Susan Elkin and husband Randy of Morgantown, West Virginia, and Anne Salamon and husband Paul of Cedar Rapids, a son Michael Paul Kennedy of Naples, Florida, a brother George Kennedy and wife Jeanne of Virginia Beach, Virginia, a grandson Karl James Salamon, and his former secretary and good friend Theresa Lenger of North Liberty, Iowa. He was preceded in death by a daughter Jean Carol Kennedy in 1992, six brothers and two sisters.
James was born November 29, 1920 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to Joseph Edward and Mary Grosnick Kennedy. He married
Barbara Nevada Timm on March 13, 1945 in Madison, Wisconsin. They later divorced and she died February 18, 1971. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Wisconsin Medical School in Madison, Wisconsin. He was a Psychiatrist at the VA Hospital in Knoxville and then at the VA Hospital in Coralville for 30 years retiring in 1986. He was a member of the American Medical Association, American Psychiatry Association, Iowa Psychiatry Association, and the Johnson County Medical Society. He served with the US Army Medical Corps during WW II. He also was a member of the Coralville American Legion and the Isaac Walton League.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Eastern, Iowa.
Walter L. Koon
Born in Onslow, Iowa on March 17, 1925
Departed on December 2, 2001. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Tuesday, December 4, 2001
Service: Wednesday, December 31, 1969
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Walter L. Koon, 76, of 1426 Hillside Dr. NW, died Sunday, December 2, 2001, in Mercy Medical Center following a long illness. Services at 10:30 AM Wednesday in Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church. Rev. Brenda Peconge will officiate. Burial in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 5 to 7 PM on Tuesday and at the church after 9:30 AM on Wednesday.
Survivors include his wife Patricia, two sons Michael L. Koon and wife Stacey of Kansas City, Missouri, Timothy A. Koon of Oxford, Iowa, two daughters Elizabeth Jungjohann and husband Keith of Cedar Rapids, and Jennifer Wolffe and husband Bruce Bock of Iowa City, two sisters Phyllis Kirk and Patricia A. Koon both of Seattle, Washington, and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Walter was born March 17, 1925, in Onslow, Iowa to Walter and Ethel Nicholson Koon. He married
Patricia Johnston on March 28, 1953, in the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Walter was an engineer and worked for Rockwell-Collins for over 30 years. He was a member of Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church, and a WW II US Navy Veteran. He was a member of the Iowa Master Gardeners, a Civil War Buff, and a great handyman.
His family wishes to thank the great team of Doctors and Nurses in the Oncology Center at Mercy Medical Center.
Instead of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Oncology Center at Mercy Medical Center.
Robert L. Kale
Born in St. Joseph, Missouri on August 23, 1926
Departed on June 16, 2005. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Friday, June 17, 2005
Service: Saturday, June 18, 2005
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Robert L. Kale 78, of 4305 Westchester Dr. NE, died Thursday, June 16, 2005, in St. Luke's Hospital following a short illness. Services at 11 AM Saturday in Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Inurnment in Cedar Memorial Park. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 5 to 8 PM on Friday and at the chapel after 10:30 AM on Saturday.
Survivors include his wife Lavon "Bonnie", son Ronald R. Kale of LaCrosse, Wisconsin, daughter Sharon L. Wallman and husband David of Colorado Springs, Colorado, a brother Delbert Kale of Mass., two grandsons Ronald S. Kale of Onalaska, Wisconsin, and Jeremy R. Kale of LaCrosse, Wisconsin, a great-granddaughter Alicia Kale and great-grandson Bailey Kale. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother Marvin.
Robert was born August 23, 1926 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Robin and Nina Lewis Kale. He married
Lavon "Bonnie" Rich on July 25, 1953 in Cedar Rapids. He served with the army air corps during WW II and then the Air Force, as a Radar Technician. He was a line inspector for Rockwell-Collins for 35 years retiring in 1986. He was a member of Crescent Masonic Lodge No 25, the El Kahir Shrine, and the IBEW Union.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Charles "Woody" W. Kucera
Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on October 13, 1918
Departed on June 16, 2005. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Friday, June 17, 2005
Service: Saturday, June 18, 2005
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Charles W. "Woody" Kucera, 86, of 2047 H Avenue NE, died at home, Thursday, June 16, 2005 after a short illness. Services: 1 pm Saturday at Cedar memorial Chapel of Memories by the Rev. Will Jackson of Hus Memorial Presbyterian Church. Burial in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home today from 4 to 8 p.m. and after 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Chapel.
Survivors include two daughters, Renee Franklin June of Tiffin and Karen Zenzen of Bloomington, IN; a sister, Anne Drahovzal of Cedar Rapids; and three grandchildren, Ryan Abby June, Ethan June, and Brianne June.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Wayne, a sister Ruth, and his wife, Miriam.
Woody was born October 13, 1918 in Cedar Rapids to Charles and Elizabeth Vavra Kucera. He married
Miriam E. Leksa there on June 19, 1946. She died in 1994. Woody was a machinest for J D Motors and later, Barron Motor Co. for over 38, years, retiring in 1984.
Woody was a member of the Men's Bible Study Group, and the Lunch Bunch Group of Hus Presbyterian Church. He was a bowler and a mall walker at Lindale Mall. He loved to read and garden. He was an Army veteran of WWII.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Clark C. Kauffman
Born in Colesburg, Iowa on May 3, 1924
Departed on June 19, 2005. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Tuesday, June 21, 2005
Service: Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Clark C. Kauffman, 81, 1574 Matterhorn Dr. NE died Sunday, June 19, 2005 at the Hiawatha Care Center following a lingering illness. Services: 1:00 P.M. Wednesday at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Entombment: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 5PM to 8PM at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home. Deacon Al Scharosch from St. Pius X Catholic Church will officiate.
Survivors include his wife, Dolly Bridge Kauffman; a stepson, Joseph Arthur Bridge Sonja of Cedar Rapids; a step grand-daughter, Stephanie James Heistand of Hiawatha; three sisters, Annola Keegan and June Robert Auman both of Cedar Rapids, and Faye James Sperfslage of Earlville; and four brothers, Cyril of Roanoke, VA, Warren Fonda, Russell Betty both of Cedar Rapids, and George Mary of Marion. He also leaves his pet DeeDee, his beloved little yorkie.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Lowell Kauffman, a sister Marjorie McDowell and his baby brother, Clair Earl Kauffman.
Clark was born May 3, 1924 in Colesburg the son of Wayne C. and Lucille Landis Kauffman. He attended and graduated from high school in Oneida. He moved to Cedar Rapids in 1943. He worked for LeFebure for 14 years and then was a letter carrier for 23 years with the U.S. Postal Service. He married
Dolly Gentle Bridge on June 24, 1994 at St. Pius X Catholic Church. He was a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers. Clark served in the U.S. Army during WW II.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Mercy.
Special thanks to the Doctor's and Nurses at Mercy Medical Center and to the staff at Hiawatha Care Center for their compassion.
Eliza Hickok Kesler
Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on November 29, 1909
Departed on August 17, 2005. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Service: Friday, August 26, 2005
Family Gathering: Friday, August 26, 2005
Cemetery: Oak Hill Cemetery
Eliza Roby Hickok Kesler, 95 of Cottage Grove Place, died there Wednesday of natural causes. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, August 26, 2005 at the Coe College Sinclair Auditorium by Rev. Robin Kach of First Presybertian Church, Coe Chaplain Rev. Kristen Hutson, President James Phifer, and Trustees Jack Evans and Chuck Peters, followed by a reception at Clark Alumni House. Private inurnment will take place at the Oak Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Turner Funeral Home & Crematory.
Surviving family includes, a son, Dr. David Hickok Kesler and wife Alice McCabe of Memphis, Tennessee, step daughter, Mary Alice Kesler Blanchard of Framingham, Massachusetts, step son, Carl Kesler Jr. of Fountain Valley, California, niece, Mary Ann Kucera of Cedar Rapids, great nephew, Charles Kucera of Cedar Rapids, great niece Beth Kucera of Cedar Rapids, 2 grandchildren, Sarah and Emily Kesler, 4 step grandchildren, Neal, Nathan and Kate Blanchard and Dr. Marilyn Kesler-West, and 4 step great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Mary Louise Turnbull, husband; Dr. Carl Kesler in 1977, and close friend, Dr. Theodore Ted Lilley.
She was born on November 29, 1909 in Cedar Rapids to Dr. Charles and Nellie Turner Hickok and was married
to Dr. Carl C. Kesler, an innovative chemist at the Penick and Ford Company, on July 19, 1947 in Cedar Rapids. Her father was a beloved and distinguished Professor of Coe College who taught political science from 1905-1940 and founded that Coe department. Roby graduated from Washington High School in 1927, and proceeded to Coe College where she received a B.A. in 1931. While at Coe, she was involved in many activities, including the Delta Delta Delta sorority and was an honorary member of Phi Kappa Phi sorority. She later attended Northwestern University to continue her studies in journalism and received an M.A. in 1940.
Eliza began her writing career as a Coe campus correspondent for the Cedar Rapids Gazette. After graduation, she took on a position as a Gazette reporter. She later worked for the radio show "The Quiz Kids" in which exceptionally bright young children were questioned regarding various subjects. "The Quiz Kids" aired during the 1940s on NBC in Chicago. By 1946, Roby had risen to the position of Assistant Program Director at Louis G. Cowhan and Company. In 1947, she published a book, The Quiz Kids, and married
Dr. Carl C. Kesler. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Cedar Rapids Country Club and the Cedar Rapids Downtown Rotary Club where she was a Paul Harris Fellow. She was also a member of the Wednesday Shakespeare Club and was a Sponsor of Planned Parenthood of East Central Iowa where she was the 2nd recipient of their annual Honoree Award, and a member of the Marvin Cone Art Club and the Ladies Literary Club.
Roby was a tireless supporter of Coe College, making substantial gifts and raising money for its programs. She attended most Coe events throughout her life. In 1953, Roby joined the Coe College Board of Trustees and was later named a Life Trustee. In 1966, she received the Coe College Alumni Award of Merit. In 1989, she launched the popular Thursday Forum series at Coe. Hickok Hall is named for Roby's father and Kesler Lecture Hall in Hickok Hall, where Thursday Forum is held, was named in Kesler's honor at the request of the benefactors who funded its renovation. An Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree was conferred upon her at Coe in 1993.
Through her countless selfless volunteer activities of worthy causes over decades to the Cedar Rapids Community, she received Cedar Rapids Rotary Club's Community Service Award for 1999. Her service goes far beyond her many material accomplishments, such as single-handedly organizing fund raising for the Elizabeth Bender swimming pool which has enabled thousands of children to take part in their swimming program.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Roby Kesler Scholarship or the Thursday Forum Series at Coe College.
The family would like to express their appreciation for all of the love and dedicated care provided Roby by Marianne Bastian, the caregivers of Home Instead, the staff of Mercy Medical Center and Amenity Hospice.
Kenneth "Kenny" Martin Krumbholz
Born in Cedar Rapids, IA on July 27, 1920
Departed on August 17, 2005. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Thursday, August 18, 2005
Service: Friday, August 19, 2005
Cemetery: Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Kenneth Kenny Martin Krumbholz, 85, of 6325 Rockwell Dr. NE died on in his home after a sudden illness. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Jude Catholic Church at 10:00 AM on Friday. Friends may call from 4:00 8:00 PM today at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home in Cedar Rapids, where a vigil service will be held at 6:30 PM. Burial: Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.
Kenny was born on July 27, 1920 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Maude and Otto Krumbholz. He attended St. Patrick's School in Cedar Rapids and graduated in 1939. Kenny was an accomplished baseball player during his prep years. After graduation, Kenny worked at the Cedar Rapids Gazette with his father until going overseas to proudly serve his country in World War II. Upon his return, he married
the love of his life, Josephine Palumbo, on December 11, 1945. They would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this December but they have loved and supported one another for over 65 years and only Kenny's death has separated them now.
Kenny is survived by his precious wife and five devoted sons: Mike JoAnn of Crescent, Iowa, Stephen Dianne of Coralville, and John Mary, Neal Patsy, and Jeff Sue of Cedar Rapids. In addition, Kenny is survived by seven cherished grandchildren: Jennifer and Scott of Omaha, and Anthony, Nick, Cassie, Amy, and Matt of the Cedar Rapids area.
In addition, Kenny is survived by two brothers and two sisters: Barbara Jones and Wayne Norm Krumbholz of Cedar Rapids, Dale Janet Krumbholz of Des Moines, and Aileen Neyens of Solon.
Upon his return from World War II, Kenny entered the grocery store business. He and Jo owned and operated Kenny's Food Store in SW Cedar Rapids for 23 years. When large supermarket stores forced the closing of many of the small neighborhood grocery stores, he went to work at the LeFebure Corp. where he served as a press operator and a foreman until his retirement in 1985.
Kenny was well known in Cedar Rapids as a softball player and an excellent bowler. He was a member of the American Legion, and a volunteer for St. Vincent DePaul. During his senior years, he developed a love of bird watching and kept them well fed both at his 12th Ave home and now at Keystone Cedars. Both he and Jo loved watching the many varieties of finches and chickadees their feeders would attract. Every spring, the ducks seemed to magically appear for the rations of corn the Kenny would provide.
Kenny was a 'die hard' Cubs and Hawkeye fan. His quick wit and sense of humor were his trademarks known by all, but it is his compassionate and loving heart that will also be sorely missed by all those whose lives he touched. He was a wonderful, supportive father and a loving grandfather.
The family would like to extend our thanks to staff at Keystone Cedars and Mercy Hospice for allowing him the opportunity to die with grace and dignity that he lived his entire life, with the family and friends he so loved at his side.
A memorial fund will be established.
