Alabama School Yearbooks by State and County
Hospice of the Valley
Arbor House
6063 East Arbor Ave.
Mesa, Arizona 85206
Peggy J. Siemer
Born in Fairbury, Nebraska on March 23, 1934
Departed on July 7, 2010. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Visitation: Sunday, July 11, 2010
Service: Monday, July 12, 2010
Family Gathering: Monday, July 12, 2010
cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Peggy J. Siemer, 76, of 2903 F Ave NW, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2010, in St. Luke’s Hospital. Services will be held at 10:30 AM Monday in Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Rev. David Grandon will officiate. Burial in Cedar Memorial Park cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 PM Sunday at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.
Survivors include her daughter Sue Brummer of Cedar Rapids, and son Larry Tom Siemer of Clarinda, Iowa, her brother William Herbert Kirby Jr. and wife Judy of Reno, Nevada, three grandsons Jamie, Josh, and Jake Brummer, and her cousin Fran Duddley of Las Vegas, Nevada. She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband.
Peggy was born March 23, 1934, in Fairbury, Nebraska to William H. and Elna “Peggy” Henderson. She married
Larry R. Siemer on January 6, 1955, in Kansas City, Missouri. He passed away October 13, 2006. She was employed in the marking room at Armstrong’s Department Store from 1965 to 1987 when she retired. She enjoyed playing bridge and had been a member of the Al-Anon.
Peggy was a wonderful mother, sister, and grandmother and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Ellen Faye West
Born in Brighton, Iowa on January 17, 1924
Departed on November 27, 2003. Resided in Lenexa, KS.
Visitation: Wednesday, December 3, 2003
Service: Wednesday, December 3, 2003
cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Ellen Faye West, 79, of Lenexa, KA., formerly of Marion, Iowa died Thursday Nov. 27, 2003 at her home after a long illness. Services at 11 AM on Wed. at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories where friends may call after 10 AM on Wed. Rev. Dave Higdon will officiate. Burial at Cedar Memorial Park cemetery. Cedar Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangement. Per Ellen's request the casket will be closed at all times.
Survivors include her husband, Richard, a son, Philip and his wife, Janet of Eaton Rapids, Michigan and a daughter, Lora Jenner and husband, Brad of Lenexa, KA. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Lowell.
Ellen was born on Jan. 17, 1924 in Brighton, Iowa, the daughter of Ralph and Harma Burns Parks. She married
Richard H. West on April 8, 1950 in Chicago, ILL. Ellen was a homemaker. She was a member of a theatre group in Marshalltown, Iowa and the Unitarian Church in Honolulu, Hawaii, where they lived for 12 years. She was active in the Elks Ladies Auxiliary, square dancing and most recently she and Richard wintered in South Texas. Memorial donations may be given to the Salvation Army in Ellen's name.
Edward Francis Sturgeon
Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on April 21, 1928
Departed on February 20, 2010. Resided in Marion, Iowa.
Visitation: Sunday, February 28, 2010
Service: Monday, March 1, 2010
cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
On April 21, 1928, the Lord blessed Juanita & Lawrence Sturgeon with the birth of Edward Francis. He was raised in Cedar Rapids and was instilled with strong Christian values. He graduated from Roosevelt High School. As a young man he volunteered with the Brethren Service, helping with various projects in Texas.
With the sudden death of his mother, he returned home to help care for his siblings (Viola Wake, Raymon Warner & Deane Sturgeon).
Ed worked at Quaker Oats for a brief time, before beginning a 32 year career in the model shop at Collins Radio. Ed’s strong work ethic led him to additional part time maintenance jobs at KCRG studios, the Howard Green Building, the Cedar Rapids Women’s Club and First Baptist Church.
After his retirement, Ed “took it easy” by managing a 60 unit apartment building and working for his son in law’s construction & ceramic businesses.
Ed met & married
his beloved wife, JoAnn Brubaker in 1951. They first met at church, where they continued to worship together for 57 years. They raised two daughters, Debby Kress (Russell) and Angie Dvorak (Mark), and they mourned the loss of their infant son, David.
Ed took great pride in his three grandchildren, Melissa Foliente (Randy), Ryan Kress and Matt Dvorak. Ed was thrilled to find out his first great grandchild was on the way.
Besides God, work & family, Ed believed in helping others. He volunteered at Foundation 2 Crisis Center and St. Luke’s Chaplain’s Dept. He helped build a school in Nicaragua. And he served on the American Baptist Men’s and Crest Home Review boards.
Ed enjoyed roller skating with JoAnn (in his younger days), sharing his many stories and he loved woodworking.
He was lovingly known as “Stubborn Sturgeon” and “Steady Eddy”.
On Feb 20, 2010, Ed went to be with his Lord & Savior.
With his death, Ed continued to help others by donating to the Iowa Donor Network.
The family wishes to thank Mercy Hospital ICU, St. Luke’s Long Term Acute Care & St. Luke’s Hospice for their compassionate care.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am Monday, March 1, 2010 at First Baptist Church of the Brethren on Northland. Inurnment will be in Cedar Memorial Park cemetery. A memorial gathering will held on Sunday from 3-6 pm at the church.
Donald Allen Sager
Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on June 17, 1924
Departed on February 28, 2010. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Visitation: Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Service: Wednesday, March 3, 2010
cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Donald A. Sager, 85, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2010 at the Hiawatha Care Center. Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday at Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel on the southwest side of Cedar Rapids. Interment: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery. A visitation will be held at the funeral home, from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and after 12 p.m. Wednesday.
Survivors include his wife, Anna; children, Larry (Jeanna) Sager, Carol (Larry) Klotzbach and Janet Sager, all of Cedar Rapids; six grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brother, William.
Don was born June 17, 1924 in Cedar Rapids to Edward and Carrie Sager. He married
Anna Long there on September 1, 1945. He worked for Century Engineering, retiring after 38 years. Don was an Army veteran of WWII, receiving a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star.
Don enjoyed working with his hands on numerous types of small engines. He was an avid license plate collector spending much of his time looking for another plate to fill a certain part of his collection. He also loved to spend a few days a month trying his luck at the casinos.
His love for his children and grandchildren was always present in his gentle ways. He had a caring way for anyone he spoke with and enjoyed talking to the neighborhood children who knew they were always welcome at his doorstep.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or the VFW Post #788.
Ethol A. Schoner
Born in Linn County, Iowa on December 2, 1912
Departed on March 8, 2010. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Visitation: Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Service: Wednesday, March 10, 2010
cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Ethol A. Schoner, 97, of 3118 Leonard Terr. NE. died Monday March 8, 2010 at St. Lukes Hospital, the result of a fall. Services at 1:00 PM on Wednesday at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Rev. Bob Voels will officiate. Burial at Cedar Memorial Park cemetery. Friend may call at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home from 5 to 8 PM on Tuesday.
Survivors include a daughter, Mary (Terry) Overhulser of Cedar Rapids, and a son, Richard (Linda) Schoner of DeLand, Florida. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Floyd Paul and a sister, Bernice Stafford.
Ethol was born on December 2, 1912 in Linn County, the daughter of Albert and Lela Ross Paul. She married
Roy B. Schoner on November 19, 1946 in Washington, Iowa. He died in 1985. During WWII Ethol was a jig assembler and welder at Iowa Steel and Iron Works. She was a life member of Trinity United Methodist Church and a homemaker. She enjoyed sewing and crafts. Ethol was a very compassionate, giving and a wonderful person who will be greatly missed by her friends and beloved family.
A memorial fund has been established in Ethol’s name.
