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Kathryn H. Stoner
Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on December 3, 1920
Departed on August 22, 2012. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Visitation: Friday, August 24, 2012
Service: Saturday, August 25, 2012
cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Kathryn H. Stoner, 91 a resident of the West Ridge Care Center died there on Wednesday August 22, 2012 from complications of Alzheimer’s. Memorial services at 11:00 AM on Saturday at St. Andrew Lutheran Church. Rev. T. Edwards Breed will officiate. Burial at Cedar Memorial Park cemetery on Saturday at 9:30 AM. Friends may call at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home from 5 to 7 PM on Friday.
Survivors include her husband, Walter; a son David and his wife Gail of Boulder, Colorado, daughter-in-law Judy Stoner of Des Moines; four grandchildren Heather, Deb, Brian and Ashley and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son Gary, two sisters and three brothers.
Kathryn was born on December 3, 1920 in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Christian and Mary Keistler Schamberger. She married
Walter I. Stoner on July 8, 1945 in Cedar Rapids. Kathryn was a claims supervisor for the Iowa National Mutual Insurance Company and retired from there after more than 25 years of service.
Kathryn and Walt were charter members of St. Andrew Lutheran Church. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and was a member of several local card clubs. Kathryn and Walt loved the adventure of experiencing and visiting every state in their travel trailer. Kathryn was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
The family suggests that memorial donations may be given to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Dorothy M. Sears
Born in Montgomery, Alabama on November 12, 1934
Departed on August 28, 2012. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Visitation: Monday, September 3, 2012
Service: Tuesday, September 4, 2012
cemetery: Oak Hill
Dorothy M. Sears, 77, of Cedar Rapids went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, August 28, 2012. Celebration of Life: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church by the Rev. Wendall Beets and Rev. Dr. Damian Epps. Interment: Oak Hill cemetery. A visitation will be held Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home and after 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church.
Dorothy is survived by her husband, Adolph, of over 40 years; sons Charles (Judy) Jones and Glynn (Shar) Jones, all of Cedar Rapids; sisters, Pearlie (Leo) Griggs of Cedar Rapids, and Virginia Gee of Philadelphia, PA; and brother, Johnny (Diantha) Powell of Birmingham, AL; and her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and sisters, Louise, Elnora, Dolly, and Mary.
"Bunch" was born November 12, 1934 in Montgomery, AL to Joe and Mary Jones. She married
Adolph Sears there on October 14, 1968. She retired from Wilson Foods in 1990. Bunch loved cooking, reading poetry, and sending cards to family and friends. Her greatest love was for her family. She was a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church where she was an usher.
A memorial fund has been established.
Maryann Laura Schlotfelt
Born in LaPorte City, Iowa on July 3, 1939
Departed on August 28, 2012. Resided in Palo, Iowa.
Visitation: Friday, August 31, 2012
Service: Saturday, September 1, 2012
cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Maryann Laura Schlotfelt, 73, of Palo, Iowa, joined our Lord in Heaven on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at St. Lukes Hospital, following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 am on Saturday, September 1, 2012 at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Visitation will be Friday from 4:00-7:00 pm also at the Chapel of Memories. Burial will follow the service on Saturday at Cedar Memorial Park cemetery.
Maryann was born July 3, 1939 in LaPorte City, Iowa, the daughter of John and Ruth (Haberichter) Scheib. She was raised by her Aunt & Uncle William and Lucy Bernstorf in Keystone, Iowa. Maryann Laura married
Donald Joe Schlotfelt in Cedar Rapids on November 22, 1961.
Although Maryann had numerous jobs in retail and business including the Gazette, JC Penney, Armstrong’s, and IRI, her greatest joy was being a wife and mother. She enjoyed being surrounded by family & friends and creating many memories at their cabin near Troy Mills. She was also an active member of Hope Lutheran Church.
Maryann was survived by her husband; three children Bill (Lori) Schlotfelt, Amy (Todd) Benda, Mike (Shannon) Schlotfelt; grandchildren Donny, Jessica, Stacey, Jonathan, Josh, Angelina, Braeden and Killian; special cousins Ardeth Kirschbaum and Duane Haberichter.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Aunt Lucy and Uncle Bill and her brother David John.
Memorial donations may be directed to the family or to Hope Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids.
Anna Margaret Yuza Frimml
Born in Lone Tree, Iowa on March 17, 1922
Departed on May 5, 2009. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Visitation: Sunday, May 10, 2009
Service: Monday, May 11, 2009
cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Anna M. Yuza Frimml, 87, of Cedar Rapids, died May 5, 2009 at Northbrook Manor Care Center following a brief illness. Funeral Mass will take place 10:30 AM, on Monday, May 11, 2009 at St. Jude Catholic Church. Rev. Michael Podhajsky will officiate. Friends may call from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Sunday, May 10, 2009 at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Interment will be held at Cedar Memorial Park cemetery.
Survivors include her son Steven A. Yuza and wife Linda of Cedar Rapids, step-daughter Myrna Riha and husband Duane of Longs, SC, step son Dick Heiderscheidt and wife Elaine of Dubuque, as well as several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Anna was preceded in death by her parents, first husband Arnold J. Yuza, second husband Lloyd Frimml, and step-daughter Teresa Ellingrod.
Anna Margaret Yuza Frimml was born March 17, 1922 in Lone Tree, Iowa the daughter of John and Anna Margaret (Dunn) Huff. She married
Arnold J. Yuza on March 24, 1943, he preceded her in death on October 20, 1968. She married
Lloyd Frimml on May 23, 1970 and Lloyd preceded her in death on March 26, 1997. She worked as a supervisor at Turner Microphone and Seig’s and also was a full time homemaker. She was deeply devoted to her family and greatly enjoyed the time she spent with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Mercy or to St. Jude Catholic Church.
Benjamin Peter Smith
Born in Deer River, Minnesota on December 9, 1980
Departed on September 2, 2012. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Visitation: Thursday, September 6, 2012
Benjamin Peter Smith, 31 of Cedar Rapids died September 2, 2012. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 6, 2012 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Rev. David Miller will officiate. Arrangements entrusted to Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.
Surviving are his mother, Susanna “Sue” Smith of Cedar Rapids; his siblings, Rachel (Sean) Settles of Fort Madison and David Smith of Cedar Rapids; his nephews, Caleab and Rodric; and niece, Katlynn; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Ben was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Lawrence J. Smith and his grandparents.
Ben was born on December 9, 1980 in Deer River, MN. He was baptized at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Deer River on January 9, 1981 by his father. He was confirmed at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Fort Madison. He attended schools in Deer River and Ft. Madison, and graduated from Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School. He earned a Bachelors degree in Music Education from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and a Masters of Divinity from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. He was a talented musician and gifted in many languages. He is now safely resting in God’s arms.
Memorial donations in Ben’s honor may be directed to the family.
Juanita Othel Smith
Born in Flint, Michigan on September 9, 1931
Departed on September 3, 2012. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Juanita Othel Smith, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, died peacefully Monday, September 3, 2012 in her Cedar Rapids, Iowa home. She was a spirited 80 years of age.
Juanita was born in Flint, Michigan in 1931 to John Gibson and the civil rights leader and activist, Viola Gibson. Juanita followed in her mother’s footsteps and became an award-winning community volunteer and advocate for the rights of all - especially the poor and children. One of her proudest achievements was the work she did in 2008 to help President Barack Obama win Iowa and later the presidency, and she was looking forward to working for him this year.
From Flint, Michigan through New York City, Juanita built a robust life in the Dorchester area of Boston, Massachusetts before returning home to retire in Cedar Rapids. There she became an active member in her church, Bethel AME. As an outspoken community advocate, her life’s work included leading her union at Anderson Power in Massachusetts, establishing free recreational activities for children in Dorchester, and much more. Her recognitions include awards from the City of Boston, the Codman Square Neighborhood Council, the Four Corner Action Coalition, and receiving the Hidden Heroes and the Civic Leadership Awards while in Cedar Rapids.
Juanita was committed to her civic life but more than anything else she loved her family, her friends, and her Lord. She enjoyed laughing and playing a mean game of bid whist. Juanita had a smile that could light up a room. She had a laugh that could soothe any soul. Expressed best by her brother, Will: “Now that my sister is gone, the sun doesn’t seem as bright. As warm. As friendly. It is probably that bright smile of hers that’s missing. I’m going to miss her. We all are going to miss her. I will never stop loving you, Juanita."
Juanita’s legacy continues through her dedicated family. She is survived by her older brother, Will Gibson of Los Angeles, California, thirteen nieces and nephews, several grandnieces and grandnephews, and her devoted German Sheppard, M.O.
No public services will be held. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made in Juanita’s name to the Cedar Rapids Foundation c/o Viola Gibson Elementary School at 2500 Edgewood Road, NW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405. For more information, please call 319.558.2400, fax 319.558.2224, or email kswanson@cr.k12.ia.us. Also see: www.crcsf.com.
