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Joseph H. Wood
Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on November 13, 1920
Departed on July 25, 2007. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Service: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Joseph H. Wood Joe, 86, of 2450 Williams Blvd SW, went to be with the lord on July 25, 2007 at St. Luke's Hospital, under Hospice care, following a battle with colon cancer. Memorial Services 11 AM, Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Rev. Dick Speight will officiate. Friends may call at the chapel after 10 AM Tuesday. Private Inurnment: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery.
He is mourned and missed by his wife Marian; his children Steven Wood and wife Christine of Raleigh, NC, Joel Wood and wife Evie of Cedar Rapids, and Susan Turner and husband Harley of Denver, CO; stepchildren Russell Wellner and wife Sandy, Joe Holtzman and wife Debbie, Cindy Warrel and husband Wayne, and Ron Holtzman and wife Deanna; 12 wonderful step grandchildren Adam, Kim, Jason, Melissa, Carrie, Andy, Shelly, John, Mitch, Hanna, Austin, and Megan; his brothers Bob, Bill, and David Wood; as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Elfriede in 1986, brother Chuck Wood; sisters Wilma Robinson, Evelyn Janish, Pat Fiesler, and Mary Wood; and his parents William and Elizabeth Wood.
Joseph Hollister Wood was born November 13, 1920 in Cedar Rapids, the beloved son of William and Elizabeth Higo Wood. He was later united in marriage to Marian Holtzman Wood in September of 1989 in Las Vegas, NV. Joe lived a fun and rewarding life, and he enjoyed people he met everywhere. He traveled to many places and told marvelous stories of those travels, from picking apples in Wenatchee, WA as a teenaged "hobo" to seeing for himself where native crafts were made in Kenya. He and Elfriede operated Cedar Rapids Hardware in downtown Cedar Rapids for 30 years, finding more interest with imported wares than hardware. Joe and Marian enjoyed camping and gardening, as he had a great love for flowers. Joe was a longtime member of Conopus Club and the Cedar Rapids Elks Club.
The family is grateful for the kind wishes of those who knew Joe and the wonderful loving care provided by St. Luke's Hospital and St. Luke's Hospice. The family requests that, per Joe's wishes, in lieu of flowers memorial donations be made to St. Luke's Hospice.
Paul D. White Sr.
Born in Bertram Township on June 28, 1924
Departed on July 26, 2007. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Sunday, July 29, 2007
Service: Monday, July 30, 2007
cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Paul D. White Sr., age 83, died on July 26, 2007, at Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids due to a long illness. Visitation will be Sunday, July 29, 2007 from 4PM to 7PM at the Cedar Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at the First Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids at 11AM on Monday, July 30, 2007. Rev. Dr. Kay Slocum will officiate the services. Burial with Military Honors will be at the Cedar Memorial Park cemetery in the Garden of Tranquility following the funeral services.
Survivors include his wife Frances Wright White of Cedar Rapids, his children Barbara Pernicka and her husband Gene of Cedar Rapids, Paul White Jr. of Cedar Rapids, and Jeff White and his wife Carol of Central City, his sisters Maxine Spores and Ruth Burnell both of Cedar Rapids, thirteen grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, and a daughter in law Margaret White of Cedar Rapids.
Preceding Paul in death were his parents, his children Sandra Lukaszewicz, Connie Lee White, and Mitchell Ray White, two sisters, and two brothers.
Paul was born to Earl and Hazel Waddington White on June 28, 1924 in Bertram Township. He joined the Navy and fought for his country in World War II. After being honorably discharged from the military, Paul married
Frances Wright on August 4, 1945. He worked for the City of Cedar Rapids and was a member of the First Lutheran Church.
Military Honors by Hanford American Legion Post #5.
Bueta V. Whitney
Born in Johnson County, Iowa on July 10, 1927
Departed on August 20, 2007. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Service: Thursday, August 23, 2007
cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Bueta V. Whitney, 80, of Cedar Rapids passed away peacefully Monday, Aug 20th, 2007 at St. Luke's Hospital following a long illness. Funeral Services 11:00 AM, Thursday, August 23, 2007, at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Rev. Robert Gleason will officiate. Friends may call from 4 PM to 7 PM, Wednesday, August 22, 2007, at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home, and also after 10:30 AM at the chapel on Thursday. Interment will be held at Cedar Memorial Park cemetery.
Bueta is survived by son Keith Boots Jodie of Cedar Rapids; daughter Marla Burris Greg of Marion; her sisters Bernadine G.H. Starnes of Sikeston, MO.; Doris Bruce Pflughaupt of Jacksonville, FL.; grandchildren Tiffanee, Colbee, Chad and Paul; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and great grandchildren.
Bueta was preceded in death by her parents, husband of thirty years Darwin Whitney; and son Lynn Boots.
Bueta V. Gleason was born July 10th, 1927. She was the daughter of Stanley & Myrtle Gleason. Her mother Myrtle later married
Merle Bills. She grew up in Marion and graduated from Marion High School 1945. Many of Bueta's friends from high school knew her as "Billy" and family and friends liked to call her "Bu." She married
Keith Boots in 1946 and had three children; Keith LaVerne, Marla, & Lynn. She later married
Darwin Whit Whitney on May 16, 1959. Bueta was employed by the Bell Telephone company in Marion and was then hired at Collins Radio where she retired from after 28 years of service. After her husband Whit past in 1989 she decided to join Square D Credit Union for almost another 7 years as a teller. When Bueta and "Whit" were on vacation they enjoyed finding the best fishing hole or heading south to Missouri to visit her sister Bernadine. She also enjoyed painting porcelain reproduction dolls with her sister Doris in their spare time. However, Bueta most enjoyed long conversations on the phone with her sisters or daughter. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother to everyone around her. She will be deeply missed by all because of her love for life.
Bueta's family would like to give a special thanks to the care givers at Garnett Place in Cedar Rapids and her neighbors Tom, Pat and Pat for all they have done for Bueta over the many years.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the memorial fund established in Bueta's honor.
Clifford E. Wilcox
Born in New Cambria, Mo. on September 9, 1926
Departed on September 3, 2007. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Friday, September 7, 2007
Service: Saturday, September 8, 2007
cemetery: Linwood cemetery
Clifford E. "Cliff" Wilcox, 80, of 814 8th Avenue SW, died at home on Monday, September 3, 2007, as a result of congestive heart failure. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel by the Rev. William Harnish. Burial: Linwood cemetery with military honors. A visitation will be held at Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. and after 9 a.m. Saturday.
Survivors include his wife, Kathryn; 2 stepsons, Daniel Mary Shukers and William Rebecca Shukers, all of Cedar Rapids; 4 sisters; 2 brothers, 4 grandchildren, Denise Ruggles, Chris Shukers, Matthew & Laura Shukers; 6 great grandchildren, Kyle and Brooke Ruggles, and Megan, Jessica, Nathanial, and Cody Shukers; and a special friend, Jeff Peck.
Cliff was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Charles.
Cliff was born September 12, 1926 in New Cambria, MO. He married
Kathryn Drafahl on June 22, 1970 in Walker, MN. Cliff retired from Prestressed Concrete of Iowa. He was a Navy veteran of both WWII and Korea. Cliff was an outdoorsman who loved to fish, hunt, and camp.
Military honors will be provided by the VFW.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Leo A. Williams
Born in Cedar Rapids on September 27, 1935
Departed on September 27, 2007. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Sunday, September 30, 2007
Service: Monday, October 1, 2007
cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Leo A. Williams Sr., 72, of 1142 Clifton Street NE, died early Thursday morning, September 27, on his birthday, at St. Luke's Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 1 at Gospel Light Baptist Church with Rev. Ronald Morrow officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Memorial Park cemetery. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday and at the church after 10 a.m. Monday. A memorial fund has been established in memory of Leo.
Leo is survived by his wife of 44 years, Margaret, his son Leo Williams Jr and wife Lori of Cedar Rapids, his daughter, Deborah Seaton and husband Wade of Cedar Rapids, a brother Floyd Williams and wife Shirley of Cedar Rapids and his five grandchildren, Leo Asa Williams III, Dylan Seaton, Luke Williams, Meghan Seaton and Levi Williams. Leo was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, George and an infant sister Bernadine.
Leo was born September 27, 1935 in Cedar Rapids, the son of George and Freada Specht Williams. He married
Margaret L. Sheppard on February 7, 1963 in Cedar Rapids. Leo worked at Universal Engineering as a saw operator for 48 years retiring in 2000. He is a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church in Marion.
Leo dearly loved his family especially his grandchildren. His greatest joy was in helping his family and friends. He took great pride in his work and his family. He enjoyed taking walks in nature and at the mall. Leo was a kind and simple man that cared deeply about others and never about himself. He was motivated by love and kindness and was happiest when he was helping others. Those who knew Leo, knew that they had a friend for life.
Joann Ruth Walker
Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on June 9, 1936
Departed on October 15, 2007. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Friday, October 19, 2007
Service: Friday, October 19, 2007
Family Gathering: Friday, October 19, 2007
cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Joann R. Walker, 71, of 620 22nd Ave SW, died Monday, October 15, 2007, in her home following a short illness. Services at 1 PM Friday in Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Entombment in Cedar Memorial Park cemetery. Friends may call at the Chapel after noon on Friday. Arrangements by Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.
Survivors include two daughters Debra Robinson and Christine Ball both of Cedar Rapids, a son Jeff Ball and wife Betty of Colorado Springs, Colorado, two sisters Barb Mersch and husband Don, and Cheryl Conaway and husband Don all of Cedar Rapids three step sisters Dixie Saylor and husband Bob of Iowa City, Dasie Goodwin of Cedar Rapids, and Janet Peterson and husband Harlan of Alburnett, six grandchildren, Jennifer, Carrie, Shannon, Crystal, Chanel, and Vincent, and 6 great-grandchildren, Devonte', Kelly, Jamison, Christian, Joslin, and Julian. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her faithful pet dog companion Taz.
Joann was born June 9, 1936 in Cedar Rapids to Albert Mannen and Bernice Mannen Swore. She married
Elmer Walker on June 3, 1974 in Cedar Rapids. He died in 1994. She worked as a waitress at Armstrong's, Ashley's, and Bishops for several years. She enjoyed bingo, dancing, walking, shopping, family gatherings, and especially spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Joann's family extends special thanks to Sara, Kim, Joyce, and Margaret of Hospice of Mercy for their tender care of her.
A memorial fund has been established.
