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DeVee Dean Warner
Born in Rural Marion, IA on December 9, 1922
Departed on December 17, 2009. Resided in Marion, Iowa.
Service: Tuesday, December 22, 2009
cemetery: Oak Shade cemetery
DeVee Dean Warner, 87, of Marion, Iowa, joined her recently-departed husband (Edward Charles Warner) on Thursday, December 17, 2009, after having been lovingly cared for by the staff at the Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. Memorial services will be held at the Marion Christian Church in Marion on Tuesday, December 22, at 4:00 p.m. Family members will greet guests, beginning at 3:00 p.m. The service will celebrate both her life and the life of her husband, Chuck, who died December 4, 2009.
DeVee was born on a farmstead east of Marion on December 9, 1922, the daughter of Albert K. Dean and Pearl Laura Kenyon. She attended elementary grades at the Martin’s Creek Country School and then Marion High School. DeVee married
Edward Charles “Chuck” Warner on April 6, 1946. She is survived by three sons, Dean Howard Warner (Pat Doan) of Oxnard, California, Charles Walter Warner (Cindy) of Colleyville, Texas, and Gary John Warner (Paula) of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and many grandchildren, great- grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Even though Marion was always considered “home, ” she and Chuck lived in many states and dozens of houses over the years. They also traveled extensively throughout the United States and visited sons twice in Europe.
DeVee devoted her life to others, whether that was as a staff member at the fledgling YMCA in Marion, teaming with Chuck to sponsor her church’s youth group for fifteen years, serving in a variety of capacities at the church (both volunteer and elected), or taking people into her home when they were in need and for as long as they were in need. The beneficiaries of that warm-hearted generosity were not only a variety of grandmothers, mothers, brothers, nephews, several grandchildren, and other family members, but a host of neighbors, family friends, children of friends and relatives, a foster child, and someone who would remain part of her family forever, Ronald Landis (Sharon) of Marion.
DeVee, in her sixty-three-year partnership with Chuck, was able to do what few people are able to do in their lives. She reflected on what her own life had been like up to the point when they were married
and then determined to live a very different life. Through her actions, she continuously modeled perseverance, determination, thoughtfulness, ingenuity, flexibility, respect for learning, organization, adventure, intelligence, freedom of thought, and (most important of all) unconditional, open-armed love to all who were lucky enough to step within her ring of influence. She touched the lives of an untold number of people in ways she never fully understood, but she will never be forgotten and her memory will always be cherished by all who knew her.
Donald E. Williams
Born in Adair County on June 20, 1927
Departed on January 21, 2010. Resided in Vinton, Iowa.
Visitation: Monday, January 25, 2010
Service: Tuesday, January 26, 2010
cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Donald E. Williams, age 82, passed away at VA Hospital, Iowa City, on January 21, 2010.
Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 26th at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories with Rev. David Grandon officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Memorial Park cemetery. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, January 25th.
He is survived by his loving wife, Phylis Williams, his children, LuAnne (Chris) Breckner of Coralville, Carolyn (Rod) Hilleshiem of Marion and Randy Williams of Grundy Center, brothers Richard of Mission Viejo, CA and Lyle (Lyn) of Knoxville. Grandchildren, Amanda, Carrie, Alexis and Zachary Burns, Dustin and Misty Blank, Wesley, Nicholas and Tyler Hilleshiem, many devoted nieces and nephews and 7 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Donna Burns, grandson, Barton Burns and granddaughter, Megan Burns.
He was born on June 20, 1927 in Adair County, Iowa, the son of Bill and Velma (Sickels). He faithfully served his country in the Navy. He graduated Lincoln High School in Vinton. He married
Phylis Holsinger on June 30, 1951 at the First Christian Church in Waterloo, Iowa in a double wedding ceremony with Richard and Emily (Dodge) Williams. He retired from Northwestern Bell Telephone Company after 33 years of service. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather. A memorial fund has been established in Donald’s memory.
Walter D. Wilson
Born in Riverside, Iowa on November 15, 1929
Departed on February 13, 2010. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Visitation: Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Service: Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Walter “Walt” Wilson, 80, of Cedar Rapids, died February 13, 2010 at St. Luke’s Hospital following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Jon Wilson will officiate. Friends may call after 12:00 PM on Wednesday at the Chapel. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Cedar Memorial Park cemetery.
Surviving are his wife Phyllis; children Debbie O’Donnell and husband Keith of St. Charles, MO, David Wilson and wife Vickie, Dewayne Wilson and wife Sharon, and Dennis Wilson all of Cedar Rapids; his sister Ramona Kelly of Marion; step children Colette Eddy of Cedar Rapids, Stacey Johnson and husband Neal of Delhi, David Yancey of Raymond, IA, and Jo Ellen Forman of Hiawatha. He is also survived by many beloved grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother Earl, a sister Thelma Palmer, and step brothers Bob and Jim Farr.
Walt was born November 15, 1929 in Riverside, Iowa the son of Walter and Lelia Wilson. He graduated from Urbana High School. He served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was employed for over 36 years as a regulator at Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric Company. He was united in marriage to Phyllis VanDee on July 14, 1982 in Cedar Rapids. Walt enjoyed watching Chicago Cubs baseball, fishing, oil painting, cartoon work, and playing his harmonica.
Mary A. Waggoner
Born in Sioux City, Iowa on May 27, 1922
Departed on March 1, 2010. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Visitation: Friday, March 5, 2010
Service: Saturday, March 6, 2010
cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Mary A. Waggoner, 87, of Cedar Rapids passed away on Monday, March 1, 2010 at Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at First Christian Church. Pastor Fred Darbonne will officiate with burial in Cedar Memorial Park cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 PM Friday at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.
Mary Adel Patterson Waggoner was born May 27, 1922 in Sioux City, IA to Laurence Arthur and Daisy Belle Rathbun Patterson. She has one younger sister, Julia, who now resides in Forest City, IA. They grew up best friends, and continue to remain close despite the distance which separates them.
She describes her father as a very intelligent, family oriented man who acquired a good education through his love of reading. He mainly made a living through employment as a railway mail clerk. Her mother taught school until she married
. She then became a homemaker. However, she continued her teaching ministry within her church, and also within her family. A people person, during World War II she wrote letters to every young man in her church who was serving in the military.
Mary received her basic education through the Sioux City public schools. As a part of her education, she studied piano for approximately six years. Her musical ability enabled her to accompany the boys’ glee club in high school, and to play for Sunday School and even worship services. She had walked a mile to high school, and she continued to do this after she entered Morningside College in Sioux City. In college she was very interested in psychology, however, as an upper class person she decided that a more practical course of study was English and Education.
After graduation from college, she taught high school English for one year at Graettinger, IA. After this she moved to Sutherland, IA where she taught high school English for two years. She then commuted to Paullina, IA where she taught for seven months. After marriage and being a homemaker for ten years, she moved with her family to Cedar Rapids in 1956 and returned to teaching. Here she taught fourth grade until she retired in 1987.
Mary met her husband, Delmar Lee Waggoner in Sutherland, IA. They were married
June 16, 1946 in Sioux City, IA at the Rustin Avenue United Methodist Church. Delmar was employed in a variety of jobs, and ultimately became the custodian of First Christian Church, Cedar Rapids for 10-15 years. He loved fishing, and was an avid football enthusiast. His love of football took his family to all the Big Ten stadiums. One of Mary’s greatest joys with Delmar is the extensive travel they enjoyed together in various places within the United States.
Mary and Delmar had three sons together: Dick, who died in a car accident at age twenty; Phil, who lives in Fort Collins, Colorado; and Keith, who resides with her here in Cedar Rapids.
Mary and Delmar joined the First Christian Church, Cedar Rapids after they arrived in 1956. They were a part of the Friendship Class. Mary has served as Chairperson and member of Education Ministry, Chairperson and member of Worship Ministry, Associate Chairperson and member of Outreach Ministry, elder, and in Christian Women’s Fellowship. She also taught Sunday School, and sang in the choir for a number of years.
Mary is a member in good standing in the Eastern Star, and holds a 50 year membership card. Her interests include reading, traveling and interacting with others. Sewing is also a past interest, and for many years she made her own clothes.
Dorothy M. Walters
Born in Harpers Ferry, Iowa on February 7, 1928
Departed on March 2, 2010. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Visitation: Thursday, March 4, 2010
Service: Friday, March 5, 2010
Family Gathering: Friday, March 5, 2010
cemetery: Mt. Calvary cemetery
Dorothy M. Walters, 82, of 2912 Hillmer Dr. SW. (the home of her daughter), died Tuesday March 2, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center after an extended illness. Funeral Mass: 10:30 AM on Friday at St. Jude Catholic Church. Rev. Mark Reasoner will officiate. Entombment at Mt. Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home from 5 to 8 PM on Thursday where there will be a vigil service at 6:00 PM.
Survivors include two sons, Donald (Donna) of Cedar Rapids and Dale of Newhall, one daughter, Peggy Pugmire of Cedar Rapids, one brother, Harold Lloyd of Harpers Ferry and a sister, Mary (Allan) Wolfe of Cedar Rapids. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Brian(Karlene) Walters, Lisa Sherman and Danny and Dana Walters; three great grandchildren, Corey and Heather Walters and Mikayla Sherman; five step grandchildren, Chris, Shawn, Jeff, Kim and Amy and 22 step great and great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Jean Powers, brothers, Cyril and Robert and a granddaughter, Kimberly Ann Walters.
Dorothy was born on February 7, 1928 in Harpers Ferry, the daughter of John and Stella McNally Lloyd. She married
Leon W. Walters on March 12, 1946 in Harpers Ferry. He died in 1993. Dorothy worked a Collins Radio for several years and was a homemaker. She was a faithful member of St. Jude Catholic Church. She enjoyed playing bingo, going to the casino, gardening, flower arranging and especially the time she spent with her family.
Memorial donations may be given to the American Cancer Society in Dorothy’s name.
Richard E. "Dick" Wood
Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on April 12, 1933
Departed on March 18, 2010. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Visitation: Monday, March 22, 2010
Service: Monday, March 22, 2010
Family Gathering: Monday, March 22, 2010
Richard E. “Dick” Wood, 76, of Cedar Rapids died Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids.
Memorial Service: 11:00 am Monday, March 22, 2010 at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home with Rev. Dan Hoeger officiating. Friends may call from 9:00 am until service time at the funeral home on Monday.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; Special companion, their dog Annie; Step-Brother, Kenneth Yardley of Cedar Rapids; Special Aunts, Darlene Kerr of Coggon and Betty Abernathy of Cedar Rapids. Also surviving are several special brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, parents and aunts and uncles.
Richard Earl Wood was born April 12, 1933 in Cedar Rapids the son of Earl & Myrtle (Moss) Wood. He graduated from high school and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. On November 1, 1952, he married
Dorothy Fenton in Yuma, AZ. Dick was a ceramic tile setter for many years and owned his own business until he retired in 1993. In his earlier years, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Dick’s true love was basketball, baseball and football. His favorite teams were the Chicago Cubs, Iowa Hawkeyes, Dallas Mavericks. Dick and Dorothy also volunteered for Meals on Wheels for many years and enjoyed going to casinos.
Memorials may be sent in his name to the Small Animal Clinic, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, 1600 S. 16th St., Room 1717, Ames, IA 50011
