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Frank Kvach
Born in Cedar Rapids, IA
Frank Edward Kvach: A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Entombment at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home from 4 to 7 PM on Tuesday. Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Born March 24, 1931; Passed peacefully at Mercy Hospice November 2, 2013
Parents: Edward and Tillie (Elias) Kvach
Brother: Gary (Jean) deceased, sister Betty Barger (Deac) deceased.
Survived by: Jeanette (Gabriel) Kvach, married 48 years.
Daughter: Lisa Lacy (Andy)
Nephews: Dennis Barger (Marty); Rick Barger (Julie) and several great nieces and nephews.
A life-long resident of Cedar Rapids, Frank graduated Franklin High School in 1949. He then served in the Army 1953-1955, stationed in CA and Alaska during the Korean Conflict. Following his service, Frank graduated from Dunwoody Industrial Institute, Minneapolis, 1959.
Frank spent his 34 year career as an estimator and then a partner at Climate Engineers until retirement in 1993. During his time at Climate he was involved with many heating, air-conditioning and sheet-metal ventilation projects including Quaker Oats, FMC, Mercy Hospital, K-Mart, Sara Lee, KCRG and Duane Arnold Energy Center. He was involved with the first large scale equipment lift by helicopter in Iowa in 1970.
Frank enjoyed many sports either via watching or participating, especially baseball. He played kid league baseball from ages 9 and played to 14 on the Barney’s Paint team when they won the youth city championships those years. After high school, Frank was recruited by the Philadelphia Phillies, due to a serious knee injury he did not pursue professional baseball. However, he continued play in the Major Open Softball leagues and was inducted into the Cedar Rapids Softball Hall of Fame in 1985.
Frank and Jeanette enjoyed trailering and visiting many beautiful sites in the US and Canada, particularly if the location had a mountain view. Fishing and golf were also favorite past times. Many stories, most of them true, involved tales of fish caught or almost caught. One prize catch that didn’t get away was a 8 lbs, 6 oz Walley caught in 1977. Frank enjoyed frequent outings with his golfing-buddies, they chased a lot of golf balls around many eastern Iowa courses.
At home Frank enjoyed and took pride in his yard. Known for beautiful grass and flower beds, Frank spent many hours tending plants. He’s probably best known for the stunning red hibiscus that were planted across the front of their house.
Cancer didn’t slow down Frank from several of his interests, especially heading to local casinos in hopes of hitting a big jack pot.
“Frank’s family is very grateful to Dr. Ghosh and staff and the Mercy Hospice organization especially Nancy, Cindy, Kim and Bill for their care and compassion during Frank’s final life journey. A special thank you to Jean, Rick, Den and Mike Cole for the help around the house and the time you spent with Frank.”
In lieu of flowers, donations to The Salvation Army or Mercy Hospice.
Anna “Babe” Sager
Anna M. (“Babe” Long) Sager, 87, of Cedar Rapids, passed away at Woodlands at the Methwick Community on Monday November 4, 2013. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, November 7, 2013, at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Friends may visit one hour before the service on Thursday at the chapel. Interment will be at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Survivors include her children, Larry (Jeanna) Sager, Carol (Larry) Klotzbach, and Janet Sager; six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Don.
Anna was born in Cedar Rapids, to James and Libbie Long. She married Donald A. Sager on September 1, 1945.
Anna will be remembered as a good wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, home maker, and pie maker! She always put her family and their happiness first. Anna enjoyed baking, embroidery, and the bus trips where she and Don made new friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Ed & Joan Hemphill Hospice Unit at St. Luke’s Hospital.
Ronald Duffy
Ronald Duffy, 72, of Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday November 5th, 2013 at Crestview Acres Nursing Home in Marion. Visitation will be Sunday November 10th from 2-5 pm at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home with a 4 pm Vigil service. A Funeral Mass will be held at All Saints Catholic Church with Rev. John R. Flaherty officiating Monday November 11th at 10:30 am. Visitation will begin one hour prior to service. Interment will be at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery following the service.
Ron was born to Virginia and Herbert Duffy in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on November 19th 1940; he graduated from Marion High School in 1959. Ron retired from Rockwell Collins after 43 years. He married Patricia Parsons on April 15th 1961 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years Patricia, daughters Shannan (Terry) Wilson, Erin (Dan) Kopecky, and Sarah C. Duffy; six grandsons; Michael and Christopher Price, Cody Wilson, Benjamin, Andrew, Patrick Kopecky, four great grandchildren, and two beloved pets.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents, his son Mark, brothers; Tom, Frank, Bobby and Patrick.
Ron was a great husband, father, grandfather, great-grand father, uncle and friend to many.
Ron enjoyed gardening, fishing, golfing and watching the Iowa Hawkeyes with family and friends.
A special thanks to Hospice of Mercy and Crestview Acres Nursing Home for the care they gave him.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.
Dale Harrison
Dale Harrison, 75, of Cedar Rapids, died at Northbrook Manor Care Center, Friday, November 1, 2013. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 10, 2013 at First Congregational United Church of Christ by the Rev. Bob David. A visitation will be held at the Chapel of Mercy at Mt. Mercy University on Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m. Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. Inurnment: Maple Hill Cemetery in Cromwell, Iowa on Monday, November 11th at 1 p.m.
Survivors include a brother, Harold “Hal” Harrison of Concord, NH; nephews, Jeremy (Danielle) Harrison of South Hampton, MA; and David Harrison of Springfield, Vermont; friends, Terry (Julie) and Lucy Schneekloth of Cedar Rapids, Jeanne Fellner of Marion and all his friends including those from his Mt. Mercy and First Congregational Communities. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Harrison.
Dale was born December 10, 1937 in Cromwell, Iowa to Warren Clinton and Mary Elizabeth (Baird) Harrison. He received a bachelor’s degree from Iowa Teacher’s College and his Master’s Degree from the University of Iowa. Dale was an educator at Chariton High School, University High School in Iowa City, and Mt. Mercy College retiring in 2006. He taught Business Education and Business Management. Dale was inducted into the Mt. Mercy Athletic Hall of Fame in 1992 recognized for his overwhelming support to Mt. Mercy athletics. While at Mt. Mercy, he was the Faculty Athletic Representative for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, the Commencement Marshall, and the Chair of Commencement Committee from 1970 to 2006.
While he was an avid traveler and devoted to his church community, Mt. Mercy was at the center of Dale’s heart. Everyone in the Mt. Mercy Community knew and loved Dale. The Hall of Famer attended countless Mt. Mercy athletic events where he was often playfully introduced as “Mt. Mercy’s #1 fan. The Man, the Myth, the Legend!” No one will ever be able to fill his seat in the stands.
Dale’s family and friends would like to thank the staffs at Northbrook Manor and Summit Pointe for the outstanding care provided to Dale.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Dale Harrison Endowed Mt. Mercy Scholarship at 1300 Elmhurst Drive NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402 or First Congregation Church at 361 17th Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403.
Virginia Youngker
Virginia Bolton Weih Youngker, age 92, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa died on November 5, 2013. “Ginny, ” as she preferred to be called, was born on April 23, 1921 at her parents’ farmhouse north of Tipton, IA. Virginia attended Tipton High School and graduated with the class of 1939. For a year after graduating from Cornell College in 1943, she taught grade school music and English at Shellsburg, IA. She then decided to leave the teaching profession, and accepted a position in Chicago working in a large bank. In 1945 she married Don Weih, and together they farmed for 21 years in Bennett, IA, before his career change prompted relocations to Sioux City, Galena, Marion, and Iowa City.
Widowed in 1979, Ginny’s resilience allowed her to develop and renew many friendships, including that of Charles Youngker of Sun City West, AZ, whom she married in 1984. Virginia was an active member of PEO chapters HJ (Cedar Rapids), and GD (Sun City West). She enjoyed sewing, needlepoint, reading, gardening, traveling, singing, and playing the piano.
Virginia is preceded in death by her parents Ernest and Fanny Bolton, her husband Don Weih (34 years), and her husband Charles Youngker (24 years). She is survived by her brother Duane (Judy) Bolton of Tipton, IA; children Jeffrey (Phyllis) Weih of Portland, OR; Susan (Steven) Ovel of Cedar Rapids, IA; Lisa (Dean Jr.) Williams of St. Louis, MO; and Lori (James) Swift of Edina, MN. Grand children include Chad (Thu) and their children Vienna and Isabella; Ryan (Dawn) Ovel and their children Emma, Olivia, and Claire; Nathan and Andrea Weih; and Meagan and Alex Swift. Ginny is also survived by step children Chuck (Virginia) Youngker and Susan (Dave) Truax, both of Phoenix, AZ, and their families. Ginny was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who will be deeply missed.
Visitation will be held at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories in Cedar Rapids, IA on Friday, November 8, 2013 at 10:00 AM. Funeral services will immediately follow at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to West Music Company, 1398 Twixt Town Road, Marion, IA 52302, in support of “Music for Mom, ” a music therapy service that greatly enriched the quality of Ginny’s last few years.
Georgia Severa
Georgia Severa, 57, of Cedar Rapids died Tuesday, November 5th, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center. Services will be held Wednesday, November 13th at 10 am with a one hour visitation prior to service at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Qualben officiating.
Georgia was born September 1st, 1956, in Cedar Rapids to Robert and Olive (Sorrenson) Severa. She attended Washington High School.
Georgia was preceded in death by her brother Jim.
