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Betty Jean Viers
Born in Rural Clutier, Iowa on April 15, 1943
Departed on April 17, 2006. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Thursday, April 20, 2006
Service: Friday, April 21, 2006
cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Betty Jean Viers, 63, of 1006 12th Street NE, died Monday, April 17, 2006, in Mercy Medical Center from Cancer. Services will be held at 1 PM Friday in Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Rev. William Harnish will officiate. Burial in Cedar Memorial Park cemetery. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from to 5 to 8 PM on Thursday and at the chapel after 12:30 PM on Friday .
Survivors include a son Steven Viers Jr. and wife Debbie of Cedar Rapids, two sisters Margaret Handsaker of Colo, Iowa, and Marylou Prusha of Toledo, Iowa, a brother Charles Herink of Waterloo, 4 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four sisters Violet Dungy, Marie Benda, Dorothy Colvert, and Darlene Handsaker, and two brothers Joe and Donald Herink.
Betty was born April 15, 1943, on a farm rural Clutier, Iowa. She married
Steven L. Viers on December 19, 1959 in Toledo, Iowa. He died August 12, 2003. She was a homemaker and worked for Merry Maids for nine years. She enjoyed mushroom hunting, fishing, picnicking, and her cats.
Donald Dale Van Woert
Born in Canistota, South Dakota on July 13, 1920
Departed on February 8, 2006. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Sunday, February 12, 2006
Service: Monday, February 13, 2006
cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Donald D. Van Woert, 85, of Cedar Rapids died Wed. Feb. 8, 2006 following a short illness. Services Monday 10 AM at Kenwood Park United Methodist Church. Rev. Laura L. Smith will officiate. Friends may call Sunday from 2-4 P.M. at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home. Interment: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery.
Survivors include sons Dan Susan Van Woert of Cedar Rapids, David Linda Van Woert of Urbandale, and Darrell Betty Van Woert of Clive; grandchildren Jane and Meredith Van Woert of Cedar Rapids, Doug, Andy, and Dennis Van Woert of Urbandale, and Drew and Dana Van Woert of Clive. Also surviving is his brother Tom Van Woert of Cedar Rapids.
Donald was preceded in death by his loving wife Alice, and his parents.
Donald Dale Van Woert was born July 13, 1920 in Canistota, SD the beloved son of Guy H. and Clara A. Schlueter Van Woert. He graduated from Canistota High School in 1938. He joined the Civilian Conservation Corps and served at Fort Meade in Sturgis. He enlisted in the United States Army February 10, 1941 serving during WWII in Germany and discharged honorably. He married
Alice L. Trimble October 25, 1951 in Marion. Don was employed by the City of Cedar Rapids for over 22 years as an Operator for the Water Department.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Kenwood Park United Methodist Church in Donald's name.
Corrie Georgene VanDeest
Born in Ashby, Minnesota on November 26, 1915
Departed on October 10, 2005. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Service: Thursday, October 13, 2005
cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Corrie Georgene Van Deest, 89, 1606 C Ave NW died Monday, October 10, 2005 at Mercy Medical Center following a short illness. Services: 1:00 P.M. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery. The Rev. Lorene Wunder will officiate. Cedar Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are two sons, Thomas Edward, wife Paula and daughter Sarah Ellen and Timothy Wayne all of Cedar Rapids.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters Ruth Martens and Ellen Risbrudt, her husband Wayne, and a son John Roy.
Corrie was born November 26, 1915 in Ashby, Minnesota the daughter of Edward Torkel and Sophia Risbrudt. She moved with her family to Aberdeen, South Dakota, and at age 12 moved again to Minneapolis, Minnesota. She graduated from John Marshall High School and attended the University of Minnesota. During World War II she moved to Los Angeles, California, where she worked in the University of Southern California's Neurology Department at Los Angeles General Hospital. Later she returned to Minneapolis where she worked for the Hennepin Community Health Service and the Lang and Raugland Architectural Firm. It was while she was in Los Angeles that she met a young soldier, Wayne Van Deest, whom she would marry at the end of the war on September 15, 1945 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They were married
58 years.
Corrie devoted her life to the well-being of her husband and sons and later her daughter-in-law and beloved granddaughter, Sarah Ellen. She was unselfish, humble and shy and never sought to call attention to herself. She was extremely proud of her Norwegian ancestry and was a charter member of the Restauration Lodge of the Sons of Norway. Additionally she was a member of the DK Chapter of P.E.O., a 30 year volunteer at the St. Lukes Hospital Flower Stall and a long-time Cedar Rapids election official. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to be given to the Parkinsons Association for research.
Wesley C. Van Houten
Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on February 1, 1984
Departed on October 16, 2009. Resided in Coralville, Iowa.
Visitation: Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Service: Thursday, October 22, 2009
Family Gathering: Thursday, October 22, 2009
Wesley C. Van Houten, 25, of Coralville passed away Friday, October 16, 2009 at his home in Coralville. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories, Cedar Rapids. Family and friends may call from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.
Wesley is survived by his father David Van Houten of Ely; mother Diana (David) Nelson of Manchester; brothers Jordon Van Houten, and Ben Nelson; sister Courtney Nelson; stepmother Debra Heath; grandparents Beverly Heath, and Jean Nelson; aunts and uncles Linda Catlett, Marilyn Van Houten, Cheryl Schminkey, Carl Williams, Kevin (Mary) Van Houten, Ron (Lori) Weber, and Leigh (Julie) Haug; and many cousins.
Preceding Wesley in death were his grandparents Carl and Winnifred Van Houten, Charles and Virginia Dougherty, and Mel Nelson; one aunt Carol Williams, and one uncle Donald Van Houten.
Wesley was born February 1, 1984 in Cedar Rapids the son of David and Diana (Dougherty) Van Houten. He attended the Solon Community School District. He enjoyed skateboarding, snowboarding, frisbee golf, fishing, and mini hot rod tractor pulling.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established.
Gary L. Vail
Born in St. Louis, MO on December 7, 1950
Departed on October 19, 2009. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Friday, October 23, 2009
Service: Saturday, October 24, 2009
cemetery: Jefferson Barracks cemetery
Gary L. Vail, 58, of 7304 Hampshire Dr. NE. died unexpectedly at his home on Monday October 19, 2009. Services at 9:30 AM on Saturday at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Inurnment with military rites in the Jefferson Barracks cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri. Friends may call from 5 to 8 PM on Friday at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Per the families wishes, the casket will be closed at all times.
Survivors include his wife, Tracy, three daughters, Katie of Cedar Rapids and Lisa and Pamela both at home; his mother, Myrtle Boain of Jacksonville, Florida; two brothers, Mike (Lori) of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Ronnie (Mary) of St. Louis, Missouri, and one sister, Debbie (Randy) Justice of Jacksonville, Florida. He was preceded in death by an infant twin brother, Larry and his father.
Gary was born on December 7, 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Carl and Myrtle Hessler Vail. He married
Tracy Massey on Oct. 8, 1976 in St. Louis. Gary was a manager of logistics engineers at Rockwell-Collins for 20 years. He was a member of the Society of Logistical Engineers and proudly served in the Air force during the Vietnam War. He was a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and enjoyed spending time with his many friends and beloved family. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Gary’s name.
Lorena E. Van Gorp
Born in Davenport, Iowa on May 7, 1924
Departed on October 28, 2009. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Visitation: Sunday, November 1, 2009
Service: Monday, November 2, 2009
cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Lorena Ellis Kerr Van Gorp passed away on October 28, 2009, following a long illness.
The family will greet friends on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, from 4 to 6 PM at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Services will be held Monday Nov. 2, at 9 AM at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery.
Lorena was born on May 7, 1924. The eldest child of William Eugene Kerr and Alida Tabor Kerr, Lorena grew up in Davenport Iowa. Her maternal grandmother Mary Lorena Ellis Tabor lived in the family home as well. When Lorena was 13, her brother Eugene Kerr was born. In recent years she took great pleasure in developing a relationship with Gene’s wife, Jan.
Lorena and William Eugene Van Gorp were joined in marriage on March 8, 1946. Van’s early career with the telephone company kept the young couple on the move during the first few years of their marriage. They lived in Davenport, Cedar Rapids, Webster City and Waterloo before returning to Cedar Rapids a second time and making it their permanent home. Lorena and Van also owned a summer cottage on Lake Delhi. During their retirement the couple wintered in New Braunfels, Texas.
Lorena and Van were the parents of two daughters, Lorena Patricia and Suzanne Marie. Eventually their circle of love grew to include Pat’s life partner, Beverly Mulligan and Suzanne’s husband, Stephen Blomme.
Lorena and Van were the grandparents to Jason Allen and Justin Eugene Bloome.
In her later years, Lorena came to know the life partners each grandson had chosen: Lisa Marie Tormey Blomme and Alexa Dawn Dolleslager. She also delighted in the company of her two great grandchildren, Emily and Mathew Blomme as well as looked forward to the birth of Phoenix Van Blomme.
Lorena and Van were close to their nieces and their husbands, Tammy Kerr Crull (Richard) and Terry Kerr Goodall (Robert) and to their children Jamie and Ashley Crull, and Tyler and Megan Goodall. She was enchanted to hear stories about Ashley’s daughter, Renae.
Van worked for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for over 30 years. Lorena was a homemaker when her children were small. Eventually she went to work for the telephone company as well.
Lorena and Van enjoyed a happy marriage and a wide circle of friends. Their social life was quite active. They were excellent ballroom dancers and great supporters of the theatre and symphony. Both Lorena and Van were committed to their community, serving as volunteers in numerous civic organizations.
One of the greatest gifts they gave their daughters was the opportunity to travel to virtually every state in the continental U.S. While the family enjoyed camping in the national parks, the girls also received an outstanding education in history, culture and social issues of the time.
Van passed away on December 16, 1994. Lorena and Van were married
for 48 years.
The family requests no flowers. Memorial contributions can be sent to St. Luke’s Hospice.
