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Richard D. Ludwick
Born in Gorin, Missouri on December 13, 1937
Departed on February 19, 2009. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Visitation: Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Service: Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Family Gathering: Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Richard D. “Dick” Ludwick 71, of 4900 Gordon Ave NW, died Thursday February 19, 2009, following a long illness.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 AM Wednesday in Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories.
Burial in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 PM on Tuesday at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home and at the chapel after 10:30 AM on Wednesday.
Survivors include his wife Sherri, four sons Dan(Valerie) Ludwick of Milton, Iowa, Tom (Peggy) Ludwick of Des Moines, Jody (Debi) Spencer of St. Louis, Missouri, and Greg (Linh) Ludwick of San Diego, a daughter Julie (Rick) Hubbard of St. Louis, Missouri, a sister Reva (Kenneth) Fincher of Kansas, nine grandchildren, Shane (Sarah) Spencer, Shannon (Josh) Galati, Cody (Erin) Spencer, Cade Spencer, Callie Spencer, Michelle (Jeff) Hamann, Colin Ludwick, Ethan and Orion Nguyen, and four great grandchildren Tyler and Camden Galati, and Peyton and Aiden Spencer, and his pet cat Muffin “Puffer”.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters Emma Lou Chance and Jeanne Kirkpatrick.
Dick was born December 13, 1937 in Gorin, Missouri, to Wayne and Blanche Sweeney Ludwick.
He married
Sharon Mittan on February 18, 1985 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
He worked in production at Lefebure from 1973 to 1995, and for Rockwell Collins in production at the Cedar Rapids Airport.
He enjoyed motorcycle riding, fishing, and gardening.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cedar Valley Humane Society, 7411 Mt. Vernon Rd SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403, or to the National Wildlife Federation, 11100 Wildlife Center Dr., Reston Virginia, 20190-5362
Virginia E. Leinen
Born in Monticello, IA on March 16, 1917
Departed on December 4, 2008. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Virginia E. Leinen, 91, of Northbrook Manor Care Center, died there, Thursday, December 4, 2008, after a long illness.
There will be no services.
Inurnment: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Virginia is survived by her daughter, Jane (Ronald) O’Neill of Cedar Rapids; five grandchildren, Bob O’Neill, Matt (Dorene) O’Neill, Dana (Tyler) Green, Aaron (Sue) Phelps, and Billie Jo Phelps; and four great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1976; and a son, Bill Phelps.
Virginia was born on March 16, 1917 in Monticello to Alfred and Elizabeth Meier.
She married
Robert Samuel Leinen in Troy, KS on March 15, 1947.
She liked to play bingo.
She will be remembered for her love of people.
She was kind to all she met.
Instead of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.
Wayne E. Lewis
Born in Wellman, IA on June 27, 1917
Departed on November 29, 2008. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Saturday, December 6, 2008
Service: Saturday, December 6, 2008
Cemetery: Wellman Cemetery
Wayne E. Lewis, 91, of 820 Kerry Lane SE, passed away peacefully November 29, 2008, at St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by his family.
Friends may gather for a celebration of Wayne’s life on Saturday, December 6, at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.
Visitation begins at 9 AM with services to follow at 10 AM.
Burial, with military rites, will be held that afternoon at 2 PM at the Wellman Iowa Cemetery.
Wayne was born June 27, 1917, in Wellman, Iowa, the son of James and Ruth (Gerber) Lewis.
He graduated from Wellman High School and attended the University of Iowa.
On January 10, 1942, Wayne married
Maxine Gillespie in Omaha, Nebraska.
Their marriage continued 66 loving years.
He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II.
For many years he worked in the family businesses – the Lewis Café and the Oakwood Dance Pavilion in Wellman.
Later he took much pride in helping his customers in the men’s clothing departments of Killian’s and Armstrong’s.
Wayne was a member of the Asbury Methodist Church in Wellman, the American Legion Post 298 in Marion, the Masons, and a 50 year member of the Odd Fellows Lodge.
He was an avid golfer, woodcarver, and longtime Hawk and Cub fan.
He cherished the time spent with his children, grandchildren, and friends.
Survivors include his wife Maxine; his children: Nancy (Dale) Stout of Cedar Rapids, and Jim (Diane) Lewis of Marion; nineteen grandchildren: Jamey (Carla) Stout, Molly (Phil) Tschopp, Jeff (Molly) Stout, Joe (Brooke) Stout, Brian (Martha) Lewis, Amy (Paul) Schrader, Katie, Susie, Daniel, Ben, Joseph, Erica, Nicole, Christopher, Isabelle, Maya, Marcos, Charlie and Grace Lewis, and great grandchildren Theo and Zella Tschopp and Milo Stout.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Bill, a sister Katheryn, and an infant son Tommy.
Heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Hogenson and Dr. Payvandi for helping Dad enjoy a long wonderful life.
Memorials in Wayne’s name may be given to Camp Courageous of Iowa.
Virginia M. Lichtenwalner
Born in Rosholt, Wisconsin on February 29, 1928
Departed on November 25, 2008. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Service: Friday, November 28, 2008
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Virginia M. Lichtenwalner, 80, of 4905 Montclair Dr. NW, died Tuesday, November 25, 2008, at her home following a long illness.
Memorial services will be held at 3 PM Friday in Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories.
Rev. Mark Reasoner of St. Jude’s Catholic Church will officiate.
Inurnment in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Friends may call at the chapel after 2 PM on Friday.
Arrangements by Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.
Survivors include two daughters Eugenia Ebel (Significant Other Charles Bean), and Terri Ann Clark (Significant Other Ed Beebe), all of Cedar Rapids, a sister Alvina Schutkoske of Menasha, Wisconsin, a brother Michael (Joan) Waldoch of Neenah, Wisconsin, a sister-in-law Roberta Waldoch of Menasha, Wisconsin, two grandchildren Belinda Ebel and Cole Clark both of Cedar Rapids, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, two brothers Eugene (Elsie), and Chester Waldoch, sister Rita Brux, and brother in law Gerald Schutkoske.
Virginia was born February 29, 1928 in Rosholt, Wisconsin, to Alex and Lucy Trzebiatowski Waldoch.
She first married
Herbert Ebel on August 25, 1951 in Menasha, Wisconsin.
He died on December 31, 1953.
She married
Robert Lichtenwalner October 8, 1966 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
He died September 22, 1988.
For many years Virginia taught in home Pre School and provided child care to numerous children.
She was a member of St. Jude’s Catholic Church.
She enjoyed her dolls and bears, reading, gardening, and knitting.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Mercy.
