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Arthur Edward Koehler
Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on June 21, 1926
Departed on February 15, 2013. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Visitation: Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Service: Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Family Gathering: Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Arthur Edward Koehler died Friday, February 15, 2013 after a short but serious illness. Services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013 at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Interment will follow the service at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Born June 21, 1925 and raised in Cedar Rapids, he was the son of Arthur Koehler and Beulah Mefford Koehler. His sister Mary Koehler died in 2006.
Dad graduated from Wilson High in 1943 and like most boys of his generation became a soldier in WWII. He earned all five battle stars of the European Theater, was part of the D-Day invasion of Normandy and was a witness to the concentration camps at Dachau and Buchenwald.
Upon returning to Iowa in January of 1946, Dad attended Coe College and married
Marguerite Wennermark August 17, 1947.
After graduating from Coe, Dad taught English in State Center IA, at Coe College and at Washington High in Cedar Rapids, where as an English/ Journalism teacher he helped name the new school’s newspaper, “The Surveyor.”
He earned a Master’s Degree from the University of Iowa in 1955 and was for many years a major in the Air Force Reserves.
He finished his teaching career at Wilson Middle School and retired, after which he enjoyed traveling with Mom, working in his yard and volunteering many hours at the Heritage Area Agency on Aging, The Alzheimer’s Association, the C.R. Public Library and St. Luke’s Hospital.
After decades of minimizing his service to his country in the war, he was persuaded to accept the opportunity to travel as part of an Honor Flight to Washington D.C. on June 5, 2012.
Dad was a lifelong great and varied reader, seldom seen without a book.
He is survived by his wife Marguerite, his children Cheryl, Randy and Linda, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
We thank Dad’s main caregivers, Jennifer, Jo, Anne and Irma and also Erin at St. Luke’s Hospice.
He was a private, fair and honorable man, a great husband and father. We’ll miss you, Dad.
Donations may be made to Camp Courageous.
Raymond P. Koster, Jr.
Born in Brooklyn, New York on January 31, 1926
Departed on February 16, 2013. Resided in Marion, Iowa.
Visitation: Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Service: Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Raymond P. Koster, Jr., 87, of Marion passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 19 from 4 to 7 PM at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 10:30 AM at The Church on Northland. Burial will be held at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Raymond Paul Koster, Jr. was born on January 31, 1926 to Raymond, Sr. and Lillian Koster in Brooklyn, New York. He proudly served in the US Army Air Corp. during WWII. Ray was united in marriage to Viola Kinnaman on August 4, 1946 in New York City, New York. Ray was employed at Rockwell for 30 years. While he was there, he worked on the communication systems that put men on the moon. Ray enjoyed photography, gun smithing, trap and skeet shooting, and hunting. In the late 1950’s, he won the Indiana State Pistol Championship. He was a member of the NRA.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Viola; daughters, Annora “Ramona” McDougall of Cedar Rapids; Loretta (William Schmidt) Koster of Houston, Texas; grandson, Ian Koster; and grand cat, Star.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, John.
Memorial donations may be directed to The Church on Northland.
Joanne H. Koza
Born in Clinton, Iowa on December 4, 1936
Departed on February 20, 2013. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Visitation: Monday, February 25, 2013
Service: Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Joanne H. Koza, 76, of Cedar Rapids died Wednesday February 20, 2013 at her home after a short illness. Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Rev. Emory Gillespie will officiate. Entombment at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home from 5 to 7 PM on Monday and at the Church after 10:00 AM on Tuesday.
Survivors include her husband Edward, a daughter Amy (Larry) Tubbs of Springville; a son Todd (Cathy) of Cedar Rapids; and two brothers, Dwain (Corky) Bruhn and Eugene (Faith) Bruhn all of Miles. She is also survived by two grandchildren Taylor and Alyssa as well as nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Joanne was born on December 4, 1936 in Clinton and later graduated with a BA degree from Cornell College. She married
Edward J. Koza on August 18, 1963 in Miles. Joanne was a very dedicated teacher, respected by both her students and colleagues. She taught business education at La Salle High School for many years. When LaSalle closed she became a substitute teacher and taught at many of the local schools in Cedar Rapids and Marion.
Joanne was a faithful member of Westminster Presbyterian Church as well as many local organizations.
Joanne was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. Her memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved her.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established.
Susan M. Kluth
Born in Richmond, Iowa on August 12, 1932
Departed on February 27, 2013. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Saturday, March 2, 2013
Service: Saturday, March 2, 2013
Cemetery: St. John's Cemetery
Susan M. Kluth, 80, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at Rock Ridge Care Center in Shellsburg. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 2 at 9:30 AM with a visitation beginning at 8 AM at Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel. Burial will be at St. John’s Cemetery.
Susan Marie Kluth was born on August 12, 1932 to Lloyd A. and Charlotte Lintz Sharp in Richmond, Iowa. She was the fourth of ten children. She was united in marriage to Vernon Kluth on December 20, 1963 in Cedar Rapids. He passed away in 2002. Susan loved playing Bingo, cards with relatives, and going to the casino. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church for many years. Susan will be missed by many; she was a great sister and a good friend to all she met.
She is survived by her step-children, Pam (Tom) Kester and Dale Kluth both of Cedar Rapids; brothers, Richard (Marie) Sharp and William Sharp both of Chicago, Clement (Doloris) Sharp and Cletus Sharp both of Cedar Rapids; sister, Rosella Stratton of Maquoketa; 3 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren.
Susan was preceded in death by her parents; husband; 2 brothers, Eugene and Lloyd C. Sharp; and 2 sisters, Margaret Soukup and Kathleen Cram.
Special thanks to everyone at Rock Ridge Care Center, Home Instead Senior Care, and Care Incentive Hospice.
Memorial donations may be directed to the family.
Austin L. Kness
Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on September 1, 1991
Departed on March 20, 2013. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Visitation: Monday, March 25, 2013
Service: Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Austin L. Kness, 21, of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday March 20, 2013 from injuries from an automobile accident. Services: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at First Assembly of God, where a visitation will be on Monday from 4-7 p.m. and after 10:00 a.m. at the church on Tuesday. The Rev. Rick Gail will officiate. Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Survivors include his parents, James L. Kness of Cedar Rapids and Laree C. Minor of Cedar Rapids, 3 brothers, Alexander F. Minor, James C. Kness and Brad A. Kness all of Cedar Rapids, his grandparents, Merle F. and Veronica K. Minor of Cedar Rapids. Also surviving are many aunts, uncles, cousin and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Floyd and Eleanor Kness, a uncle, Dick Kness and his best friend, Bently York.
Austin was born September 1, 1991 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of James L Kness and Laree C. Minor. He was employed by HACAP in Cedar Rapids and loved his job very much. Austin loved to help people and loved children. He hated school but loved learning and he did so everyday. Austin loved bike riding and one day dreamed of owning and operating a bike store. He was a friend to all and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. The last gift Austin gave was the donation of his organs so that others would live.
Memorials may be made to: Austin Kness Benefit Fund at Veridian Bank # 1590071735007
