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Leona M. Vavricek
Born in Nebraska on September 24, 1919
Departed on December 14, 2004. Resided in Dubuque, IA.
Visitation: Friday, December 17, 2004
Service: Saturday, December 18, 2004
cemetery: Czech National cemetery
Leona M. Vavricek, 85, of Dubuque, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday, December 14, 2004, in the Stone Hill Care Center in Dubuque following a long illness. Funeral Mass at 9 AM Saturday in All Saints Catholic Church. Father David Ambrosy will officiate. Burial in Czech National cemetery. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 3 to 5 PM on Friday, and at the church after 8:30 AM on Saturday.
Survivors include two step-sons Dennis Vavricek and wife Linda of Peosta, Iowa, and Elmer Vavricek and wife Molly of Gardner, Kansas, a daughter Joellyn Washburn of New Jersey, two sisters Agnes Litz of Hartington, Nebraska, and Elsie Habere of Red Oak, Iowa, two brothers Len Feldhacker of LeMars, Iowa, and Vern Feldhacker of Scottsdale, Arizona, and four grandchildren, Tim Vavricek and wife Jill of Des Moines, Jennifer Gunderson and husband Aren of Fairbanks, Alaska, Andrew and Cara Vavricek both of Gardner, Kansas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Clarence Feldhacker, her first husband Quenton Washburn whom she married
in 1944 and died in 1966, and her second husband Elmer F. Vavricek whom she married
September 16, 1972 in Cedar Rapids, and died December 17, 2002.
Leona was born September 24, 1919 in Nebraska to Peter and Rose Feldhacker.
Leona was an accountant for Suburban Lumber Company for 10 years retiring in 1981. She was a member of All Saints Catholic Church, a volunteer at Mercy Medical Center, and very active in synchronized swimming at Thomas Park in the 1960's. She enjoyed Boston Terriers and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
James B. Vernon
Born in Bartley, West Virginia on May 21, 1930
Departed on December 13, 2004. Resided in Dubuque, IA.
Visitation: Wednesday, December 31, 1969
Service: Thursday, December 16, 2004
cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
James B.Vernon, 74, of Dubuque, formerly of Marion died Monday, December 13, 2004 at his home of lung cancer. Services: 11:00 A.M. Thursday at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Friends may call at the chapel one hour before the service. The Rev. Dennis Govier will officiate.
Born May 21, 1930 in Bartley, West Virginia to William L. and Lula Trent Vernon. He married
Jereldine Leuenberger on September 2, 1979.
He is survived by his wife, Jereldine Vernon of Dubuque; two sons, James Jr. of Painesville, Ohio and Michael of Fort Washington, Wisconsin; two daughters, Barbara Vernon Ryan of Denver, Colorado and Chrystal Lamberto of Des Moines; two stepsons, Robert D. and wife Maureen Leuenberger and Rick D. and wife Teresa Leuenberger all of Cedar Rapids; ten grandchildren and four step-grandchildren, Heather Parbs and husband Mike of Urbana, Erica, Reece and Chelsea Leuenberger all of Cedar Rapids; and one great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Glenn and William; and a sister, Lucille.
He served in the Air Force for ten years. Jim was employed with H & W Motor Freight in Cedar Rapids and Dubuque, retiring in 1997. He attended the United Methodist Church in Hazel Green, Wisconsin.
Hal C. Vaughn
Born in Cedar Rapids, on September 7, 1953
Departed on August 14, 2004. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Friday, August 20, 2004
Service: Friday, August 20, 2004
: Hal C. Vaughn, 50, of North Liberty, died Saturday, August 14, 2004, at the Clarinda Iowa Treatment Complex following a courageous battle with Huntington's Chorea Disease. Memorial services at 3 PM Friday in Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Rev. Karen Beals will officiate. His family will receive friends from 2 PM to service time at the Chapel. Arrangements by Cedar Memorial Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife Pamela of North Liberty, two sons, Terry Vaughn and wife Kim of Mt. Vernon, and Chad Vaughn of North Liberty, two grandsons, Dustin Albrecht Vaughn of West Branch, and Alex Vaughn of North Liberty, stepmother Joyce Vaughn of Eldon, two brothers John M. Vaughn of Muscatine, and Tony Vaughn and wife Cindy of Cedar Rapids, one sister Roxanne Bekaert and husband David of Nebraska, and one stepbrother Les Paris and wife Kim of Cedar Rapids. He was preceded in death by his parents John W. and Darlene, grandparents John J. and Margaret, and two brothers Keith and Dennis.
Hal was born September 7, 1953 in Cedar Rapids the son of John W. and Darlene Vaughn. He married
Pamela Bruce on September 22, 1972 in Cedar Rapids. Hal worked at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City for over 20 years.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Hal's name for Huntington's Chorea Disease Research in care of the family.
Ward M. Vanderpool
Born in Oakland, MO. on January 20, 1920
Departed on May 27, 2004. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Friday, June 4, 2004
Service: Saturday, June 5, 2004
cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Ward M. Vanderpool, of 374 Parkland Dr. SE. and Toronto, Canada died Thursday, May 27, 2004 at Mercy Medical Center after a short illness. Services at 1 PM on Sat at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Rev. William Harnish will officiate. Entombment at the Cedar Memorial Mausoleum. Friends may call at the Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 5 to 8 PM on Friday.
Survivor include five nieces, Carol Roseberg of Roscoe, Ill., Ann Hunter of Casper, WY., Wendy Haug of Kimball, NE., Amy Westphal of Scottsbluff, NE., Beth Ellen Hrycaj of Blue Island, Ill., Tami Peterson of Maysville, VA. and Leslie Haug of Laramie, WY., four nephews, John Kendall of Vancouver, WA., Virgil Kendall of Belleview, WA., Stephen and Lee Griswold both of Yorba Linda, CA.
Mr. Vanderpool was born in Oakland, MO., the son of Oscar and Clara McGuire Vanderpool. He received his masters in electrical engineering from Tulane University. He married
Lee Kendall on July 7, 1939 in Omaha, NE. She died in 1999. Mr. Vanderpool was the vice president in charge of sales at Van Lang Brokerage in Los Angeles from 1934 to 1938 and was the manager of the Agricultural Division of the Dayton Rubber Co. in Chicago from 1939 to 1948. Most recently Mr. Vanderpool was the general manager of Vee Mac Co. in Rockford, Ill., the president and director of Zipout Inc. in Rockford, Ill.; Wife Savers Products Inc.; Chairman of the Board of Zipout International; Kenyan Inc.; Shevan Corporation; Atlas International Corp.; president of Global Enterprises Ltd., Global Associates Ltd., Chairman of the Board of Directors of American Atlas Corp.; Atlas Chemical Corp.; Merzat Industries Ltd.; trustee of Ice Crafter Trust; Board of Directors of Atlas Chemical International Ltd.; Kenlee International Ltd. And Shrimp Tool International Ltd. Mr. Vanderpool was a member of Toronto board of Trade, Chairman of the Board of Directors of American Atlas Corp., American Packaging Corp.; he was also a member of the advisory board of the National Security Council, the Advisory Committee of the Heritage Foundation; the Republican National Committee; Presidential Task Force; Congressional Advisory Committee; honorary member of the International Swimming Hall of Fame; the National at large Director of Rock River Marketing Past President; sales executives, Sales and Marketing Executives International; Director of American Management Association; Rockford Engineering Society, American Institute Management; American Ordnance Association, International Platform Association; the Heritage Foundation, Jesters Club, IAA Swim Club, Elmcrest Counry Club, Pyramid Club, Dolphin Club, Marlin Club, University Club, Athletic Club, Oxford Club, Masons Consistory, Shriner, Elks Club, Who's who in the Midwest, the World and Finance in Industry.
Ward was as very special person and had a great sense of humor. He was loved dearly by his family and friends and well be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to the American Cancer Society.
Kenneth L. Vanous Sr.
Born in Cedar Rapids on April 27, 1930
Departed on December 28, 2003. Resided in Hiawatha, IA.
Visitation: Tuesday, December 30, 2003
Service: Wednesday, December 31, 2003
cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Kenneth L. Vanous Sr, of 105 Alwine Ct. Hiawatha, died Sunday, December 28, 2003, in his home following a long illness. Services with military honors at 1 PM Wednesday in Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Dr. James Chesnutt of the First Christian Church in Cedar Rapids will officiate. Burial in Cedar Memorial Park cemetery. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 6 to 8 PM on Tuesday and at the chapel after 12:30 PM on Wednesday.
Survivors include his beloved wife Charlene, four children, Dr. Gail Moon and husband Steven of Cedar Falls, Kenneth Vanous Jr. and wife Cyndee, Christine Carson and husband Tim, and Keith Vanous, and a former daughter in law Lesley Vanous, all of Cedar Rapids, a brother Donald Vanous of Peoria, Illinois, 9 grandchildren, Brett Vanous, Dr. Amy Barton and husband Dr. Joshua Barton, Rebecca Moon, Keely Baade and husband Josh, Nick Cobb, Kaelyn and Kory Vanous, and Curt and Luke Carson, 1 great-granddaughter Amelia Barton, and his beloved Yorkie 'Mango'. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Nancy McLees.
Kenneth was born April 27, 1930 in Cedar Rapids to Leo and Frances Sharp Vanous. He married
Charlene Willenborg on April 27, 1950 in Cedar Rapids. He was assistant chief of Police in Cedar Rapids retiring after 19 years. He retired as Corporate Security Director of Iowa Electric-Alliant Energy, and then was a salesman for Skogman Reality. He served in the Navy during the Korean War and was a member of VFW Post No 788. He was also a member of First Christian Church, Chiefs of Police Association, Iowa State Policeman's Association, Cedar Rapids Policeman's Protective Association, Otter Creek Sportsman's Club, NRA, Goodfellows, 1500 Stock Club, and the Stock Investment Club. He loved his winters in Arizona. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gambling, traveling, and golfing.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church in Cedar Rapids or to Hospice at St. Luke's.
Military honors by VFW Post No 788.
Jack R. VanderWeg
Born in Victorville, Calif. on July 26, 1928
Departed on April 30, 2002. Resided in Colorado Springs, CO.
Visitation: Sunday, May 5, 2002
Service: Monday, May 6, 2002
cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Jack R. VanderWeg, 73, of Colorado Springs and a former resident of Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday at the Mt. St. Francis Nursing Center in Colorado Springs, following a short illness. Memorial services: 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Lovely Lane United Methodist Church by Rev. Brian Milford officiating. Private burial will take place prior to the memorial service at the church. Friends may call at the Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Surviving are two daughters, Sue Robbins Jeffrey and their children, Jeffrey II, Patrick, Linda and Jessica and Linda O'Brine Michael and their children Cara and Sean. Also surviving are six sisters, Delores Paige Buerger of Monona, Iowa, Jacqueline Alton Korsvik of Prosser, Washington, Devon Bud Schab of Villah, Washington, Betty Leonard Blaak of Kennewick, Washington, Wanda Thompson of Kennewick, Washington and Judy Casey Cummings of Renton, Washington and a brother, Robert Shirley Kleinow of Tillamook, Oregon, and many nieces and nephews.
Jack was born July 26, 1928 in Victorville, California to John and Ethel Coates VanderWeg and was married
to Donna Rae Johnson on July 18, 1953 in Cedar Rapids. She preceded him in death in 1995. He lived his formative years in Postville, Iowa, graduating from Postville High School, Class of 1946. He joined the Navy right out of high school and attended one year at the University of Iowa. He was formerly employed by Hawkeye Seed Company and then Armstrong's Department Store in men's clothing for 38 years prior to his retirement.
He was a charter member of Lovely Lane United Methodist Church and then at the Sunrise United Methodist Church in Colorado Springs after moving there in 1992.
Friends may, if they wish, make memorial contributions to the Lovely Lane United Methodist Church.
Vera Alberta Vanous
Born in Marengo, Iowa on February 22, 1904
Departed on February 27, 2002. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Friday, March 1, 2002
Service: Saturday, March 2, 2002
cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Vera Alberta Vanous, 98, of Westridge Care Center passed from this life into her eternal home Wednesday February 27, 2002 at the care center following a long illness. Services: 10:30 A.M. Saturday at Turner Chapel East where friends may call from 4 to 8 PM Friday. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery. The Rev. Robert Pleiness of Good News Baptist Church will officiate.
Vera was a loving mother and grandmother to two daughters, Patricia Thompson of Cedar Rapids and Karen Winter of Conyers, Georgia; six grandchildren, Kathleen Wilkey, Debra Mead, David McCalley and wife Donna, Suzanne Kurka and husband David, Kristin Winter, and Matthew Winter; great grandchildren, Trevor, Thaddeus, Jeremy and wife Laurie, Jennifer and husband Brian, Benjamin, Matthew, Sean, Melinda, and Trent; and great great grandchildren, Maura, Madison, Samuel, and Nathaniel.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Edward; a daughter Virginia in 1942, four brothers and two sisters.
Vera was born February 22, 1904 in Marengo the beloved daughter of William and Katharina Getlin Brown. She married
Edward J. Vanous on March 14, 1923 in Cedar Rapids, a union that lasted for 60 years until Edward's death in 1983. Vera was past president of the Fillmore Elementary PTA, was president of the Iowana Council of Campfire for 3 years, was a member of the Regional Executive Board of Campfire for 6 years, and was on the National Council of Campfire for 3 years. She was a Bluebird, Campfire, and Horizon club leader for several years; was a life member of Iowa State P.T.S.; Senior Vice President of Ladies Auxiliary WW I Veteran's; served on the Executive Board of the United Way for three years, was a charter member of Four Square Gospel Church; taught Sunday school for over 50 years; and recently was attending Good News Baptist Church.
Vera will be fondly remembered for her love of God, her love and commitment to family and friends, and her untiring zest for life.
A memorial fund has been established.
