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Edward Joseph Rehberg
Born in Chicago, Illinois on September 26, 1932
Departed on August 11, 2010. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Visitation: Sunday, August 15, 2010
Service: Monday, August 16, 2010
cemetery: Mt. Calvary cemetery
Edward J. Rehberg, 77, of Cedar Rapids, died August 11, 2010 at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy following a long illness. Funeral Mass will take place at 10:30 AM, on Monday, August 16, 2010 at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Rev. David Ambrosy will officiate. Friends may call from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Sunday, August 15, 2010 at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home, where a vigil service will begin at 7:00 PM. Entombment will take place at Mt. Calvary cemetery.
Surviving are his wife RoseMary; children Julie Ann Ortis and husband Joseph of Fairbanks, AK and James C. Rehberg of Cedar Rapids; granddaughters Tyse Adams of Cedar Rapids, and Spring and Stevie Ortis both of Fairbanks, AK.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Edward Joseph Rehberg was born September 26, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Edward C. and Josephine (Cieniewski) Rehberg. He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was a graduate of Loyola University. He was united in marriage to RoseMary Leinen on June 18, 1956 in Earling, Iowa. He was owner and operator of Forms IV from 1972-1994 as well as owning the Westside Lounge from 1979 to 1984. He later worked for Source Data Systems from 1994 to 1999. He was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church, Marion American Legion, and the Cedar Rapids Stamp Club. He enjoyed stamp collecting, fishing, reading, and watching the Chicago Cubs.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Hospice of Mercy.
Irene Luceal Roscoe
Born in Frazee, Minnesota on February 14, 1916
Departed on August 25, 2010. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Visitation: Monday, August 30, 2010
Service: Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Family Gathering: Tuesday, August 31, 2010
cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Irene Luceal Cady Roscoe, 94, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died August 25, 2010 at Willow Gardens Care Center in Marion following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. The Rev. Dr. William Jamison will officiate. Friends may call from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, on Monday, August 30, 2010 at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Interment will take place at Cedar Memorial Park cemetery.
Surviving are her daughter Jerene “Jeri” Thomas of Marion; grandchildren, Jerilynn “Lynn” Thomas (Marty Ortgies) of Anamosa, Joanne “Jo” Marshall (Scott) of Arlington, Texas, and Kevin (Janine) Thomas of Freeport, Illinois; great grandchildren, Zachary, Emily, and Mackenzie Thomas, and Julien, Jordan, and Jaedan Marshall; great great granddaughter Gwendalyn Epling; brothers Edward E. St. Germain of Rohnert Park, California and Ernest D. St. Germain of San Jose, California; as well as several nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her two husbands, a son-in-law Edwin Thomas, a grandson Craig Thomas, and brothers Cecil, Harry, and Raymond.
Irene was born February 14, 1916 in Frazee, Minnesota the daughter of Ernest and Katherine (Sheeley) St. Germain. She married
Gerald A. Cady on August 30, 1936 in Los Angeles, CA. She and Gerald had one daughter, Jerene. Gerald preceded her in death on September 30, 1958. She married
Frank J. Roscoe on April 28, 1962 in Iowa City; he preceded her in death on December 21, 1990. She was employed for 27 years in the Medical Records Department at Mercy Medical Center. For many years she was a proud member of the American Legion Hanford Post # 5 Auxiliary, holding every position of leadership, including Linn County President and Second District President. Irene and her husband were regular attendees of American Legion National Conventions. She selflessly donated her time to the many events at the post, and the causes it supports. She and other auxiliary members began the program continued today by her daughter Jeri, of placing thousands of flags on the graves of deceased veterans at Cedar Memorial Park cemetery. She was also a member of the Bowling 500 Club, and Calvin Sinclair Presbyterian Church. She volunteered on a regular basis at the Veterans Hospital in Iowa City and made many trips to the Iowa Veteran’s Home in Marshalltown. She will be greatly missed, but forever remembered for her sense of humor and continuous support of the American Legion.
The family would like to extend special thanks to the staffs of Willow Gardens, Hospice of Mercy, and Dr. Thomas Schroeder for their kind care and compassion shown to the entire family.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests all donations are made to: The American Legion Hanford Post # 5 Auxiliary.
Catherine Ann Rohde
Born in Dubuque, Iowa on January 23, 1927
Departed on September 2, 2010. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Service: Saturday, September 4, 2010
Family Gathering: Friday, September 3, 2010
Catherine A. Rohde, 83, of Cedar Rapids, died September 2, 2010 at Cottage Grove Place. A memorial gathering and reception will be held from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM, on Friday, September 3, 2010 at the Cedar Rapids Country Club-North Porch. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 4, 2010 at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Rev. Thomas E.S. Miller of First Presbyterian Church will officiate. Arrangements entrusted to Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.
Surviving are her children, Charlie Rohde of Cedar Rapids, Sara Sauter and husband Jim of Cedar Rapids, and Christine Castner and husband Stanley of Evergreen, Colorado; 6 grandchildren, Katie and Anna Rohde, Patrick and Lizzie Sauter, and Sam and Joe Castner; a sister, Nancy E. Smith of Cedar Rapids; a brother, William (Joyce) Smith of Peoria, IL; sister-in-law, Susan Stroupe of Racine, WI; as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Charles P., sister Mary Friend and brother David J. Smith.
Catherine was born January 23, 1927 in Dubuque, Iowa the daughter of Albert and Elizabeth (Pladna) Smith. She was united in marriage to Charles P. Rohde on June 23, 1951 in Dubuque. C.P. preceded her in death on February 13, 2002. She was a long time member of the Mercy Medical Center Auxiliary, volunteering in the gift shop, where she logged more that 4, 222 hours. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother, assisting at schools, Campfire, and many events. As a member of Cedar Rapids Country Club, she played many rounds of golf with friends and family. She enjoyed traveling throughout the United States with her husband. A favorite place to visit was the beach at Sanibel Island with her sisters and family. She was a darn good aim with a 20 gauge and the walleyes were never safe when she was in Canada. She will be dearly missed by her family.
Memorial donations in Catherine’s name may be made to the Rohde Endowed Nursing Scholarship through the Kirkwood Foundation at Kirkwood Community College, or to the Nursing Program at Mount Mercy University.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Cottage Grove Place and Hospice of Mercy for their dedicated and compassionate care.
Paul Thomas Raver
Born in Batesville, IN on July 6, 1950
Departed on September 21, 2010. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Visitation: Friday, September 24, 2010
Service: Saturday, September 25, 2010
Family Gathering: Saturday, September 25, 2010
cemetery: Oak Hill cemetery
Paul Thomas Raver, 60, of Cedar Rapids, ended his 15 month struggle with brain cancer at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Tuesday, September 21, 2010. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Matthew Catholic Church by the Rev. David Beckman. Burial: 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at Oak Hill cemetery, Glendale, OH. A visitation will be held on Friday at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids, Iowa from 4 to 8 p.m. and after 9 a.m. Saturday at the church. A second visitation will be held at the Paul R. Young Funeral Home, Mt. Healthy, OH on Monday, September 27, 2010.
Survivors include his wife, Carole; sons, Andrew Raver and wife, Tory of Iowa City, Brian Raver and friend, Karen of Richfield, MN, and Jeffrey Raver and wife, Cathy of Ft. Stewart, GA; mother, Shirley Raver of Kokomo, IN; sisters, Barbara Maners of Carmel, IN, Rita (Greg) Sale of Kokomo, IN, and Beth (Jeff) Sikkema of Metamora, IL; brother, Mark (Brenda) Raver of Tipton, IN; and mother-in-law, Ailene Bell of West Chester, OH. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul J. Raver and father-in-law, William Bell III.
Paul was born on July 6, 1950 in Batesville, IN to Paul and Shirley Schultz Raver. He graduated with a BS from Purdue University in 1973. Paul was united in marriage to Carole Bell on January 29, 1972 in Cincinnati, OH. He was the purchasing manager for Genencor International Inc. Paul was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. He loved coaching his sons. He enjoyed traveling and was an avid sports fan; especially the Cincinnati Reds and Bengals and the Purdue Boilermakers. Paul will be remembered as an excellent husband and father.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Brain Tumor Association and the Hospice House of Mercy.
Robert James Rhame
Born in Raleigh Durham, North Carolina on December 5, 1948
Departed on September 26, 2010. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Visitation: Friday, October 1, 2010
Service: Friday, October 1, 2010
Robert James Rhame, 61, of Cedar Rapids, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, at Mercy Medical Center, Sunday, September 26, 2010. Memorial Services: 3:30 p.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Heather Hayes. The family will greet visitors at the church after 2:30 p.m. Friday. Cedar Memorial Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara; children, Joel Rhame of Iowa City and Laurel Rhame of Cedar Rapids; his father, John Rhame II of Glen Ellyn, IL; a sister, Kathy (Norm) Marquis of Evansville, IN; brothers, John (Kay) Rhame III of Portage, IN and Daniel (Cathy) Rhame of Wheaton, IL; and many nieces, nephews and loved cousins. Bob was preceded in death by his mother.
Bob was born December 5, 1948 in Raleigh Durham, NC to John and Ruth Steinke Rhame II. He married
Barbara Pearson in Iowa City on July 6, 1985. Bob was a systems engineer for Rockwell Collins for the last thirty years. Bob was an Air Force veteran of Viet Nam.
Bob Rhame was a terrific father, a patient and loving husband, a great brother, and a famously interesting and funny friend. He was a gifted chef and gardener, wine connoisseur, bridge player, and raconteur. His dry sense of humor constantly bewildered and amused his family and friends. Bob loved public TV, Bill Moyers, a good political discussion, and a fine display of fireworks.
The family was overwhelmed by the generosity of spirit and professional care shown to them by the staff of the Oncology floor at Mercy Medical Center.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Perrine Oncology Center in Robert’s name.
Staci Nicole Rettenmeier
Born in Cedar Rapids, IA on August 19, 1988
Departed on November 5, 2010. Resided in Hiawatha, Iowa.
Visitation: Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Service: Wednesday, November 10, 2010
cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Staci Nicole Rettenmeier, 22, of Hiawatha, died at home, Friday, November 5, 2010 from complications of leukodystrophy. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton by the Rev. Neil Manternach. Interment: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery. A vigil service will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. and after 9:30 a.m.Wednesday at the church.
Survivors include her parents, Dale and Debra Rettenmeier of Hiawatha; her sister, Amy Rettenmeier of Hiawatha; grandparents, Dorothy Pool of Cedar Rapids and Howard (Shirley) Rettenmeier of Dyersville; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Staci was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Robert Pool.
Staci attended Bowman Woods and Hoover Elementary Schools as well as Taft Middle School and Jefferson High School. Staci graduated from Jefferson High School in May 2009 with perfect attendance for her final four years there. Staci was involved with The ARC of East Central Iowa as well as Options of Linn County.
Even though Staci had dealt with the symptoms of her disease for many years, she always maintained her smile and cheerfulness. She was a joy to her family and friends and inspired those around her.
We are so thankful to the caregivers, friends, neighbors, family and educational staff who have worked with her and made her life so fulfilled and happy.
Memorials may be directed to The ARC of East Central Iowa, 680 – 2nd Street SE, Suite 200, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401.
