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Colleen Willia
Born in Union on July 8, 1926
Departed on May 29, 2009. Resided in Hiawatha, Iowa.
Visitation: Monday, June 1, 2009
Service: Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Family Gathering: Wednesday, December 31, 1969
cemetery: New Providence cemetery
Colleen Willia, 82, of Hiawatha, Iowa, died peacefully on May 29, 2009, with her loving Family at her side. A church service will be held at 10:00 a.m. at Noelridge Park Church in Cedar Rapids on June 2, 2009. Friends may call on Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home today from 4-7 p.m. and after 9:00 a.m. at the church on Tuesday. Burial: New Providence cemetery in New Providence, Iowa. Memorials may be sent to Aid To Women and Noelridge Park Church.
Colleen was born on July 8, 1926, to Edd and Ivy Reece of Union, Iowa. She graduated from New Providence High School in 1943. Shortly after graduating she met and later married
Neil Willia. In 1963 she and the Family moved to Hiawatha, Iowa, at which time she became employed by Longview Fiber. She retired in 1988 after 22 years of faithful service.
She was the proud parent of five children, all of whom survive her and include Mary Willia of Beverly Hills, California; Richard Willia of Sioux City, Iowa; Patricia Lepper and Brian Willia of Phoenix, Arizona; and Linda Lankford of Dallas, Texas. Colleen was blessed with nine Grandchildren - Jenny, Joy, Jill, Jacque, Brent, Chelsea, Brianna, Alyssa, Marshall and six Great Grandchildren - Mason, Abby, Caden, Coen, Jersey and, most recently, Josey. She was preceded in death by her Parents and only sibling, Frances Juncker.
She was especially fond of children and often found giggling like a young school girl at the slightest opportunity.
Colleen’s devotion to the Lord came to define her life in many ways. She was encouraging of the young, capturing their attention and always fueling their ambitions and understanding their failures. Her compassion for the elderly and sick was undeniable as was her energy to make them more comfortable in difficult times. She tirelessly continued to give of herself to others throughout her later years, her energy for their well-being never failing. She enjoyed her church, Noelridge Park, her work with Aid to Women, and was a frequent volunteer for many local projects.
The Angels’ trumpets have surely sounded with great joy the homecoming of a dutiful Servant.
Anna Mae Weber
Born in Pella, IA on October 5, 1934
Departed on June 11, 2009. Resided in Monticello, IA.
Service: Saturday, June 20, 2009
Ann Weber, 74, of Monticello passed away June 11, 2009 at St. Lukes Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, following a stroke.
In accordance with her wishes, an informal memorial gathering will be held Saturday June 20th from 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm at Camp Courageous of Iowa.
Anna Mae Van Zante was born October 5, 1934 in Pella, Iowa. She was the daughter of Peter M. and Jenny (Hoeksema) Van Zante. She graduated from Pella High School in 1952 and attended Iowa State University and The University of Iowa.
Ann Van Zante and Kenneth H. Weber were married
November 26, 1959 in Des Moines, Iowa. They moved to Monticello in 1963. Through the years Ann held various jobs as a bookkeeper and tax preparer.
Ann was active in League of Women Voters, Camp Fire Girls, Boy Scouts and Jones County Hiking Association. She was Secretary of the Church Council of Wayne Zion Lutheran Church and volunteered with the cake baking group at Camp Courageous. She also served as an election official for many years. Ann loved being in the outdoors and was an avid hiker.
Survivors include her husband Ken, her daughter Pamela Weber Rosenfeld and her husband Richard of Basalt, Colorado; her son Gordon Weber and his children, Kahla, Greg and Jenny of Minneapolis, Minnesota; her brother Dick Van Zante of Pella, Iowa and his descendents; and her half-sister, Jeanne Van Zante of South Carolina.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in Ann’s name to The Camp Courageous Foundation, PO Box 418, Monticello, Iowa 52310.
Todd Joseph Weaver
Born in Cedar Rapids on September 24, 1977
Departed on June 14, 2009. Resided in Hiawatha, Cedar Rapids.
Visitation: Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Service: Thursday, June 18, 2009
cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Todd Joseph Weaver, 31, of Hiawatha, died Sunday of injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday at Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel by the Rev. Joshua Goff of the Community of Christ. Inurnment: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery. A visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel. Arrangements are entrusted to Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel.
Survivors include his wife, Nicole; sons, Clayton and Carter; sister, Kendra Weaver of Jacksonville, Fl; brothers, Scott Klein of Cedar Rapids and James Kummerfeldt of Hiawatha; grandfather, Duane Weaver of Cedar Rapids; his in-laws, Paul & Rose Kladivo of Cedar Rapids, and Doc and Cheryl Rolfe of Guttenberg; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by father, David; and grandmothers, Yvonne Weaver and Rosemarie MacFarlane; and grandfather, Fred Dickson.
Todd was born September 24, 1977 in Cedar Rapids. He attended Wilson Middle School and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1996. He graduated from Kirkwood Community with an AAS degree in LAN management. He met his high school sweetheart and best friend, Nicole Kladivo in 1994 and married
her on August 9, 2002. They welcomed their two sons, Clayton and Carter, with pride and joy. He worked for Integrated DNA Technologies for several years and then accepted and excelled in a position with Aegon as a Unix Systems Administrator.
Todd overcame many challenges in life; not only surviving but succeeding. He was a loving husband and proud father. He loved watching Clayton play football, wrestle, and skateboard as well as Carter’s achievements through preschool. He was a diehard Broncos fan and tech wizard. He enjoyed a good practical joke and had a wonderful sense of humor. His motorcycle was his pride and joy, earning him the nickname, “V-Rod Todd”. His loyalty, laughter, smile and love will be missed by so many.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Todd, you left so quickly. If only we would have known, we would have held on a little longer. We would have loved you a little more.
Alice Elizabeth Wallace
Born in Marion, Iowa on May 18, 1916
Departed on July 8, 2009. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Visitation: Monday, July 13, 2009
Service: Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Family Gathering: Tuesday, July 14, 2009
cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Alice Elizabeth Wallace, age 93, died July 8, 2009 at Cottage Grove Place after a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Marion at 2 PM Tuesday. Rev. Dr. Howard Chapman will officiate. Private burial in Cedar Memorial Park cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 PM Monday at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home and at the church after 1:30 PM on Tuesday.
Alice is survived by a niece, Donna Rae Frost and her husband James of Grasonville, MD, and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Donald Wallace and his wife Ruth, of New Hampton, IA.
Alice was the daughter of Carl Wallace and Bessie Howe Wallace. She was born in Marion, Ia., May 18, 1916. She was a secretary at Marion Independent School District and the Iowa Electric Light and Power Company in Cedar Rapids. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Marion where she had served as Deacon, Trustee and Elder. She was a charter member of the Marion Business Girls Club and a fifty year member of Chapter CS, P.E.O. She was a volunteer at St. Luke’s Hospital, Granger House Museum, and the Cedar Valley Humane Society.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the First Presbyterian Church or to the Cedar Valley Humane Society.
Iona Mae "Cathy" Weld
Born in Ohio on January 2, 1942
Departed on July 23, 2009. Resided in Fairfax, Iowa.
Visitation: Monday, July 27, 2009
Iona Mae “Cathy” (Fields) Weld, 67, of Fairfax, died Thursday, July 23, 2009, at the Jones Regional Medical Center in Anamosa, following a short battle with cancer. A celebration of life gathering will be held from 4 to 7 PM Monday at Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel in Cedar Rapids. A private family inurnment service will precede the gathering.
Cathy was born January 2, 1942 in the state of Ohio to Eddie and Lola (Clark) Fields. On August 3, 1968, she married
John Weld at the “Little Brown Church in the Vale” in Nashua, Iowa. She was valedictorian of the Montezuma High School class of 1959 and a 1962 graduate of Iowa Methodist School of Nursing. She worked as a registered nurse before retiring to become a homemaker. Later, she spent time as a school volunteer and worked as an in-home child-care provider. She enjoyed bird-watching and spending time with her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Juanita See.
Survivors include her husband, John Weld of Fairfax: two children, Aimee (Todd) Hospodarsky of Monticello, Iowa, and Andy (Jena) Weld of Blytheville, Ark.: four fantastic grandchildren, Tyler and Grant Hospodarsky, and Katie and Drew Weld; and two brothers, Ed (Eula) Fields of Sunrise Beach, Mo., and Don (Sandy) Fields of Brighton.
Memorial contributions can be sent to Jones Regional Medical Center, 104 Broadway Place, Anamosa, Iowa, 52205.
Ethel E. Wilson
Born in Duncan Town, Ragged Island, Bahamas on August 30, 1931
Departed on August 20, 2009. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Visitation: Sunday, August 30, 2009
Service: Monday, August 31, 2009
cemetery: Lilly View cemetery
Ethel E. Wilson, 77, died Thursday, August 20, 2009 at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 AM Monday, August 31, 2009 at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories with Dr. Damian M. Epps officiating. Interment will be held in Lilly View cemetery in the Bahamas. Friends may call from 2 to 5 PM on Sunday, August 30, 2009 at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.
On a warm summer day, August 30, 1931, in the quaint settlement of Duncan Town, Ragged Island in the Bahamas, a beautiful baby girl was born the seventh child of George and Myra (Wilson) Lockhart. They named her Ethel Eliza. Her early education was at the Ragged Island all-age school. Ethel loved to fish from her family’s boat while living on the island. She also enjoyed cooking, cleaning, and raising vegetables in her garden. When she traveled to Nassau, she would spend her time with Uncle Brian and Aunt Jennie.
Ethel left the Bahamas at the age of 19. She moved to Miami, Florida, where she married
Hansel Wilson on December 2, 1950. The young married
couple moved to Shellsburg, Iowa, to the Naber-Showman farm, where Ethel enjoyed cooking and cleaning for the Showman family. That winter was the first time she had seen snow or felt cold, making her long for the warmth of the Bahamas. In October of 1951, Ethel gave birth to her first child, Theodore Reginald. Five more children followed. The family moved to Cedar Rapids the summer of 1960.
In Cedar Rapids, Ethel cooked and cleaned for others to help provide for her family’s needs as they were growing up. She was known for her immaculate house, great cooking, and her beautiful garden and yard. Ethel opened her home to strangers and friends, offering wonderful food and hospitality. Holiday meals were always a big event at her house, and her Sunday meals rivaled most people’s Thanksgiving Day feasts. Some came to visit once and others never left, but all remember her good food and hospitality even today. Ethel enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren as they participated in activities such as dance and various sporting events, but she was most proud when they received educational scholastic awards. She was always their number one cheerleader.
Mom and Grammy, as she was known to her children and grandkids, always tried to do the best for each one of them. Ethel will always be remembered for her unconditional love, her kind spirit, her generosity, and her concern for everyone else’s well-being. And her smile……A BEAUTIFUL SMILE.
She is survived by sons Theodore Wilson, Horace Wilson, Tristan (Tabitha) Munnings, Kennedy Lockhart, and Joel Nesbitt; daughters Diantha (Johnny) Powell, Frances (Fred) Northern, Elsie Wilson, Gertrude Fitzpatrick, Sharel Wilson and Troy Lewis; grandchildren Ashton, Brittney, Bethany, Blaire, Cody, Cybryan, Simeon, Calista, Daijah, and Patrick; sisters Helen Saunders, Enid Lockhart, Verlina Maycock, Genesta Lockhart, Veronica Pintard, Florinda (Granville) Hepburn, Shiela Curling and Katie Lockhart; and brothers Tony Lockhart and Perry Lockhart. And a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.
The family of Ethel would like to express sincere appreciation for caring support from all friends of Cedar Rapids and Shellsburg, Iowa. Also to the entire community of Duncan Town, Ragged Island and to various families: Wilson, Lockhart, Wallace, Maycock, Hepburn, Pintard, Curling, Bridgewater, Munroe, Moxey, Armbristor, Nesbitt, and Panza.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Wilhelmina Nesbitt, and three brothers, Preston, Terry, and Hollis Lockhart.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name to Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy and cancer research are preferred.
