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Ronald Phillip Wright
Born in Quincy, Illinois on November 2, 1931
Departed on April 26, 2009. Resided in Marion, Iowa.
Visitation: Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Service: Thursday, April 30, 2009
cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Ronald Phillip Wright, 78, of 1907 Hunters Creek Way, Marion, passed away Sunday April 26, 2009 in his home. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Noelridge Christian Church by Pastor Doug Miller. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery. Friends may visit at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. and after 9:30 a.m. at the church on Thursday.
Ronald Phillip Wright was born November 2, 1931 at Quincy, Illinois, the son of Phillip and Virginia (Wertz) Wright, oldest of 9 children. A Cedar Rapids resident, he attended school at McKinley, Roosevelt and graduated from Franklin H.S. class of 1949. After High School he worked at Collins Radio and the Rock Island Railroad. He married
Ione E. Mac Falls, the love of his life, on December 31, 1950 in Cedar Rapids. He served in the United States Air Force from 1951-1955 as B-29 Bomber Crew and 3 years as jet engine instructor at Chanute Airbase in Illinois. He attended the University of Iowa and graduated in June of 1958 with a degree in BSC Labor Management Major. Ronald worked in the insurance industry as a claim representative and district sales manager. In November 1973 he started Wright-Way Recreational Vehicles and Trailers, a family business in Hiawatha, and retired in 2000. In his spare time Ronald enjoyed fishing trips in Alaska and Canada. He also enjoyed hunting, boating on the Mississippi and their motor home. He was a member of the Marion American Legion and charter member of Noelridge Park Christian Church. Ron was a generous man who worked hard and loved his family. He will be dearly missed by his wife of almost 58 years, family, friends and his good fishing buddy Dan Mc Farland of Fredericksburg, IA.
He is survived by his wife, Ione, his children, Ron Wright Jr. (Pat) of Palmer, Alaska, Sheryl Stillions (Steve) of Marion, Robert Wright (Teresa) of Toddville, Rick Wright of Marion and Richard Alan Wright of Prescott Valley, Arizona, his siblings, Duane Wright (Ann) of Austin, Texas, Mike Wright (Diane) of Ames, Tim Wright (Vickie) of Carol Stream, Illinois, Dan Wright (Lisa) of Goodyear, Arizona, Carol Oliver (Norval) of Coolridge, Arizona, Mary Ann Dimitriadis of Coolridge, Arizona and Kathleen Hansen (Gary) of Arvada, Colorado. Also surviving are seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
His parents, a brother, Patrick Wright and a granddaughter, Sonya Stillions preceded him in death.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Hospice of Mercy for all the loving care they gave.
Memorials may be made to Noelridge Christian Church, NCC Scholarship Fund or Hospice of Mercy.
Wanda Lucille Waite
Born in Cedar Rapids, IA on July 6, 1927
Departed on June 9, 2010. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Visitation: Friday, June 11, 2010
Service: Saturday, June 12, 2010
cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Wanda L. Waite, 82, of 1057 Oakland Rd NE, died Wednesday June 9, 2010. Services: 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery. Visitation will be today from 4-7 p.m. at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.
Survivors include her sons; Craig Alan Waite (Gayla Lewis) of Cedar Rapids and Scott Allan Waite of Cedar Rapids.
She was preceded in death by her husband Donald and her parents.
Wanda was born July 6, 1927 in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of George and Lucille Angus Johnson. She married
Donald J. Waite on July 3, 1948 in Cedar Rapids. She worked at Kresge’s and later at Cramer’s Department Store. She was an honorary of Waltonian Archers of Linn County and the Women’s Auxiliary. She enjoyed scrap booking, crossword puzzles, her soap operas and having lunch with the retirees from Cramer’s Department Store. Wanda was a loving and dedicated mom. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Please leave a message for the family on our web page www.cedarmemorial.com under obituaries.
A memorial fund has been established by the family.
Jon Andrew Witherell
Born in Cedar Rapids, IA on May 14, 1965
Departed on June 17, 2010. Resided in Marion, Iowa.
Visitation: Sunday, June 20, 2010
Service: Monday, June 21, 2010
cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery & Mausoleum
Jon Andrew Witherell, 45, of Marion, Iowa, beloved son of Judy (Witherell) Morningstar and Richard Morningstar, passed away into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father on Thursday, June 17, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, following a cerebral hemorrhage.
Visitation will be Sunday, June 20, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home, 4200 First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories, with Pastor Michael Kleeberger of Squaw Creek Baptist Church officiating. Immediately following the service will be a time of friendship and refreshments at the Cedar Memorial Park Family Center.
Jon was born to Donald Witherell and Judy (Thomas) Witherell on May 14, 1965, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was baptized as an infant at Lovely Lane Methodist Church and was also confirmed there in his preteen years. Jon graduated from Kennedy High School in 1984. He earned his bachelor’s degree in science at Coe College in 1991 and became a chemist like his father. He married
Ann Donahue of Parnell on Oct. 30, 1993. They later divorced in 2002.
Jon began working as an environmental chemist for the Linn County Health Department in 1996. He loved his work and also volunteered his services on the Hazmat team. While living in Amana, he served as a volunteer fireman.
In 2000, he was given the Governor’s award by Gov. Vilsack for forming a task force that removed dangerous chemicals from school labs and also taught safe chemical management in schools.
In 2005, Jon moved into his own home in Marion and his life became complete. He was surrounded by loving and fun neighbors who quickly became his friends and his second family. They offered him picnics, birthday parties, swimming in their pool, water balloon fights and a chance to be silly. He became an “uncle” to their children, reading stories, telling jokes, doing chalk drawings in the driveway and going to their games and concerts.
Jon had several hobbies and one of them was cars. Just like his stepfather, Richard Morningstar, Jon never met a car he didn’t love. Jon owned a red 1968 Austin Healey Sprite which he entered in many car shows. With the top down and sporting a large windup key between the front and back seats, with painted eyeballs stuck to the headlights, and an oversized pink tongue made from carpet material hanging from the grill, it was a favorite with children of all ages and he won several trophies, including a Best of Show. Children often asked about how many key winds were required to make the car go.
Jon began having memory problems in 2007 and was diagnosed with cerebral amyloid angiopathy, a disease that ultimately causes early-onset Alzheimer’s disease; the same genetic disorder that affected his father and many other members of his fathers’ family. He was forced that same year to retire from the job he loved, but he didn’t sit around feeling sorry for himself. He began studying about the research being done on Alzheimer’s and volunteered himself as a test subject at three different research centers.
He began attending Alzheimer’s meetings and became active in the East Central Iowa chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, making friends with the wonderful staff members. They became his third family. He gave many speeches about his Alzheimer’s disease experience and was so proud when he was given the Alzheimer’s Advocacy Award in 2008 and 2009 and was also elected to the board.
He also faithfully attended church service every Sunday and served as an usher at Squaw Creek Baptist Church. Pastor Kleeberger and his congregation became Jon’s fourth family.
Jon was preceded in death by his father, Don Witherell; uncles, Larry and Vaughn Witherell; and grandparents, Ray and Mildred Witherell and Myrtle Thomas.
He is survived by his mother, Judy Morningstar; stepfather, Richard Morningstar; brother, Scott (Marie) Witherell, and children, Elena and Lisa, of Bloomington, Minn.; stepbrothers, Mike and Steve Morningstar of Los Angeles; aunts, Helen and Anna Mae Witherell; and several cousins.
Always the good Samaritan, Jon donated his brain to a research center hoping it would help in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. We marvel at the courage, strength and faith he showed and he served as an inspiration to all.
If you wish, memorials in Jon’s name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1570 42nd St. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 or to Squaw Creek Baptist Church, 1410 44th St., Marion, IA 52302.
Ralph Wyatt
Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on July 30, 1927
Departed on April 7, 2010. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Visitation: Sunday, April 11, 2010
Service: Monday, April 12, 2010
cemetery: Mt. Calvary cemetery
Ralph “Bob” Wyatt, 83, of Cedar Rapids died Wednesday April 7, 2010 in St. Luke’s Hospital. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m. Monday at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids by the Rev. Phil Thompson. Inurnment: Mt. Calvary cemetery, with Military Honors. Visitation will be on Sunday from 2-5 p.m. at Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel, where memory sharing will be held at 4:30 p.m.
Survivors include his wife Barbara Wyatt, his children, Scott Wyatt of Cedar Rapids, Robin K. Wyatt of Cedar Rapids, Kim Marie (Randy)Wyatt of North Liberty, Peter Anthony (Angela) Wyatt of Muscatine, Tom (Denise) Wyatt of Cedar Rapids, Barbara (Terry) Wyatt of Swisher, Matt (Cathy) Wyatt of Cedar Rapids, step children, Lori (Steve) Shebetka of Amana, Cathy Martensen of Shellsburg, Julie (Bruce) Miller of Norway, and Christy (Matt) Schultz of Cedar Rapids. Also surviving are 18 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, infant son, Jeffrey, 3 sisters and a brother.
Bob was born July 30, 1927 in Cedar Rapids, the son of Rueben and Meta Keister Wyatt. He married
Bonni Krumm on August 28, 1949 in Cedar Rapids. They later divorced. He then married
the love of his life, Barb Hellwig on September 19, 1997 in Fairfax. Bob was employed with the Cedar Rapids Fire Department, Iowa Lumber Dealers, Link-Belt Speeder and later with the Cedar Rapids School System. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. He was a member of the Muskateers Drum and Bugle Corp, and later involved with the Cedar Rapids Cadets, Grenadiers and then Emerald Knights and Colts Drum and Bugle Corps. Bob enjoyed woodworking, reading (especially history) and an avid Iowa Hawkeye Fan. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Bob was very proud to serve in the U.S. Merchant Marines from 1944 until 1946. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Julia Ann Werner
Born in Del Rio, Texas on January 6, 1949
Departed on June 21, 2010. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Visitation: Thursday, June 24, 2010
Service: Friday, June 25, 2010
cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Julia A. Werner, 61, of Cedar Rapids passed away on Monday, June 21, 2010 at St. Luke’s Living Center West, Cedar Rapids. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 25, 2010 at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memoires. Pastor Keith Pitts of Valley View Baptist Church will officiate with private family burial in Cedar Memorial Park cemetery. Friends may call from 4 until 6 PM on Thursday at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.
Survivors include her daughter Montyne (Rob) Kasper of Cedar Rapids; mother Polly Alnutt of Marion; a brother Keith Alnutt of Las Vegas, NV; three sisters Janett (Nick) Scott of Cedar Rapids, Janice (Scott) Byers of Cedar Rapids, and Joyce Clark of Lee’s Summit, MO; and her grandchildren Julian Ampey, and Aidan Kasper.
Julia was preceded in death by her father Richard Strauss, two brothers, and step-father Charles Alnutt.
Julia was born January 6, 1949 in Del Rio, TX, the daughter of Richard and Polly (Patton) Strauss. She was employed with Toyota Financial Services of Cedar Rapids for 9 years in customer service. She was a member of the Valley View Baptist Church of Cedar Rapids, and enjoyed being with her family, fishing, knitting, and gardening.
Memorial contributions may be made to Valley View Baptist Church of Cedar Rapids.
