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Norabelle Rusher
Born in Des Moines, IA on January 11, 1915
Departed on March 22, 2010. Resided in Fort Madison, IA.
Visitation: Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Service: Thursday, March 25, 2010
cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Norabelle “Billie” Rusher, 95, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, March 22, 2010, at the Ft. Madison Health Center. Memorial Services: 2 p.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church, Cedar Rapids by the Rev. Heather Hayes. Entombment: 1 p.m. Thursday at Cedar Memorial Park cemetery. A visitation will be held Wednesday at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m.
Billie is survived by sons, Keith (Jan) Rusher of Ft. Madison and Del (Sandy) Rusher of Las Vegas, NV; and 7 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Noel; daughter, Elaine McGinness; and 2 sisters.
Billie was born January 11, 1915 in Des Moines and married
Noel Rusher there on September 2, 1933. She was a buyer for Killians Department Store for over 30 years, retiring in 1981. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church.
Memorials may be directed to First Presbyterian Church.
Donald Charles Rodman
Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on January 29, 1940
Departed on April 16, 2010. Resided in Mount Vernon, Iowa.
Service: Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Donald Charles Rodman, 70, went to heaven on April 16, 2010, after a long fight with COPD. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 am, April 21, 2010 at St. James United Methodist Church, 1430 Ellis Blvd NW, Cedar Rapids, with lunch to follow.
Donald was born on January 29, 1940. He married
Alleen Marie Martin on December 2, 1967. He started at the Cedar Rapids Street Dept as a heavy equipment operator and retired as acting Director of Public Works after 36 years. He enjoyed exploring the Cedar River with his family, fishing, hunting, and classic cars. Donald’s favorite vacation spots were Northern Minnesota and Mt. View, Arkansas. He loved gospel, bluegrass, and classical music; reading old west novels; and working in the yard. He was happiest when with his grandchildren.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Dorothy (Robinson) Rodman.
He is survived by his wife, Alleen; his sisters: Donna (Larry) Funk, Virginia (Marvin) Shaffer, and Julia (Mick) Ransome; his children and grandchildren: Dawn and her girls Elizabeth (Efren) Moreno and Karra (Mike) Ferguson; Bill (Sheri) and his girls Maliesa (Jade) Sears, Michelle, Kristin, Amie, and Grace; Christopher (Christine) and their children Carter, Quinn, Emma, and Skyler; and Marci and her daughter Jessie. He left behind eleven great-grandchildren: Austin, Alysalynn, Avery, Aydan, Andres, Collin, Dally, Jadyn, Lucas, James, and Sulleigh Bryann. Donald will truly be missed. We love you Dad!
Geraldine Izetta Ross
Born in Cedar Rapids, IA on November 29, 1918
Departed on April 21, 2010. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Service: Saturday, April 24, 2010
cemetery: Garden of Memories
Geraldine I. Ross, 91, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Waterloo, died April 21, 2010 at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy following a short illness. Memorial services will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 24, 2010 at the Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel. Inurnment will take place at 3:30 PM, Saturday, at Garden of Memories cemetery, Waterloo.
Surviving are her sons Martin Ross and wife Barb, and Craig Ross all of Cedar Rapids; her sister Sandra Plotz of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren Martin Collins and wife Diana of Waterloo, Angie Erenberger and husband Tim of Cedar Rapids, Thomas Ross and wife Candy of Shueyville, Amy Schmitt of Cedar Rapids, and Addie Ross of Iowa City; 8 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren; as well as nieces and nephews and extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas; sons Thomas (Larry) Ross and Ronald Ray Ross; a brother Roland; and grandson-in-law Matt Schmitt.
Geraldine Izetta Ross was born November 29, 1918 in Cedar Rapids the daughter of Grover and Addie (Parker) Foggy. She married
Thomas Ross on July 18, 1937 in Cedar Rapids, they later moved to Waterloo. She was employed for several years at Powers Manufacturing in Waterloo, and later at Willow Gardens Care Center in Marion. She was previously a member of First Presbyterian Church in Waterloo. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and reading. Her greatest enjoyment was time spent with family, especially her grandchildren.
Memorial donations in Geraldine’s honor may be made to Hospice of Mercy.
The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of Hospice of Mercy, and Dr.’s Cowden and Kresnicka.
J. Norman Rooney
Born in Perry, Iowa on May 11, 1918
Departed on May 25, 2010. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Visitation: Thursday, May 27, 2010
Service: Friday, May 28, 2010
cemetery: Mt. Calvary cemetery
J. Norman Rooney, 92, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at Northbrook Manor Care Center. A Celebration of Norms life will be held at 11 AM Friday, May 28, 2010, at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church. Rev. Mark Osterhaus will officiate. Visitation will be held on Thursday in Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home from 4 to 8 PM with a Rosary beginning at 4:30 PM, and at the church after 10 AM Friday. Burial with military honors will be at Mount Calvary cemetery. in Cedar Rapids.
Norm is survived by three sons Jim (Karen) Rooney and Tim (Sheila) Rooney all of Cedar Rapids, and Kevin (Connie) Rooney of Minneapolis, MN; two daughters Marilyn (Frank) Fish of Naperville, Il, and Kathy Heidelberg of Minneapolis, MN. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren, Michael (Molly) Rooney, Brian (Rachel) Rooney, David (Holly) Rooney, Colin Rooney, Noel Rooney, Callie Rooney, Shalene Rooney, Breana (Nick) Walton, Lori (Brett) Raasch, Katie Fish, Ann Fish, Stephanie (Augie) Gureno, Colleen Fish, Erin (Darrel) Laczynski, James Heidelberg, Travis Heidelberg, Marcus Heidelberg, Justin Heidelberg, and Sarah (Jamie) Wozniak; 14 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews, sister Margaret Hake of Cedar Rapids, and his brother Ray Rooney of Perry, Ia. He was preceded in death by a son Michael in 1979, his parents, and his wife.
Norm was born May 11, 1918 in Perry, Iowa to James L. and June Lyons Rooney. He married
Helen Cuddy on June 22, 1940 in Jefferson, Iowa. She passed away May 13, 2008. He was a US Army Veteran of WW II and received a purple heart. They made their home in Jefferson, and then moved to Cedar Rapids in 1958. He was sales manager for the Vestal Chemical Company. He was a member of St. Matthew’s Parish. He enjoyed golf, woodworking, and his many travels with his wife, family, and friends.
Norms quick wit and smile will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Military honors by Iowa Military Funeral Honors and Hanford American Legion Post No 5.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established.
Nettie E. Reed
Born in Princeton, Iowa on April 24, 1915
Departed on May 31, 2010. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Visitation: Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Service: Thursday, June 3, 2010
cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Nettie Reed, 95, of Cedar Rapids, was ushered into the Kingdom of God, Monday, May 31, 2010. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories by Pastor Dale Holloway. Interment: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery. A visitation will be held at the funeral home Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m.
Survivors include children, Charlotte Null of Marion, Phyllis (Robert) Stevens of Cedar Rapids, and Warren Reed of Troy Mills; a sister, Bertha Schleicher of PA; grandchildren, Jeffery, Scott, Rodney, Larry, Tracey, Kevin, Robin, Ranie, and Rachel; nine great grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Russell; four brothers; and a sister.
Nettie was born April 24, 1915 in Princeton. She married
Russell Lee Reed in Chicago, IL on June 26, 1937. He died in 1987. She was employed by the Cedar Rapids School System for over 27 years. She was a woman of compassion, love and friendship to all who knew her. Some knew her as the Energizer Bunny that kept going and going. She was a member of Living Hope Wesleyan Church. The things she loved to do in life were fishing, knitting, machine embroidery, and gardening. She was always ready to go with family and friends.
Memorials may be directed to the church.
Barbara J. Ross
Born in Elma, IA on June 11, 1946
Departed on July 25, 2010. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Visitation: Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Service: Thursday, July 29, 2010
cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Barbara J. Ross, of Cedar Rapids, died at home Sunday, July 25, 2010. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Interment: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery. A visitation will be held Wednesday at the funeral home from 4 to 8 p.m. and after 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the chapel.
Survivors include her husband, Marty; children, Tom (Candy) Ross of Shueyville, Amy Schmitt of Cedar Rapids, and Marty (Diana) Collins of Waterloo; sisters, Sandi (Tony) Ahomana, Karen Waddell, and Carol (Don) Lacy, all of Cedar Rapids; brother, Bob (Pat) Gehrke of Iowa Falls; brother-in-law, Craig Ross; grandchildren, Nick, Travis, Morgan, Zach, Jenna, Cassidy, Crystal, and Mason; two great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son-in-law Matt Schmitt, mother-in-law Geraldine Ross and brother-in-law Larry Ross.
Barb was born on June 11, 1946 in Elma to Robert and Norma Vick Mathews. She graduated from Jefferson High School in 1965. Barb married
Marty Ross in Cedar Rapids on December 7, 1968. Barb was employed by Hy Vee Grocery Stores, retiring in 2008. Her interests included cooking – especially Sunday dinners for her family. She loved to travel to Las Vegas with Marty to gamble.
A special thanks goes to Dr. Jasmine Nabi and Hospice of Mercy for their wonderful care.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
