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Fred Joseph Petrick
April 06, 1907 - November 27, 2001
Birthplace: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Resided In: Cedar Rapids Iowa USA
Visitation: November 29, 2001
Service: November 30, 2001
cemetery : Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
'Mombo The Clown'
Fred Joseph Petrick, 94, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001 after complications from a recent stroke. Memorial services at 10 AM on Friday at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Rev. Karen Beals and Rev. John R. Elliott, his son, will officiate. Inurnment at Cedar Memorial Park cemetery . Friends may visit with the family at the Cedar Memorial funeral Home from 4 to 8 PM on Thursday.
Fred was born on April 6, 1907 to Anna (Vosmek) and Joseph Thomas Petrick in cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was a lifetime member of Olivet Presbyterian Church. He graduated from Grant High School in 1925 and Coe College in 1929. His teacher's certificate in Latin and Speech gave way to 40 years of service in the traffic departments of the Killian Co. and the Quaker Oats Co. in Cedar Rapids. He also worked with local theater groups, including the Cedar Rapids Community Theater. He helped organize a stock theatre company in the 1930's and operated the Barn Theatre at his home in the 1940's. Fred married
Catherine Hunt in 1930. They were later divorced. He married
Emma Elliott in 1955, she died in 1991. He married
Lorraine Brown in 1998. Although he might be remembered as a clown, Fred always considered himself a magician first. His love for magic evolved into the character of 'Mombo the Clown' with the 'Dr. Max Show', local weekdays TV program, 'Entertaining the Kiddies' from 1960 to 1981. Joyfully and charitably he also maintained a full schedule of appearances at schools, hospitals, shopping malls, birthday parties, churches, fairs and groups such as Cub Scouts and Bluebirds. He once taught a class on magic at the University of Iowa. He later was a mentor for the Clown Connection, a group of pastoral care volunteers of St. Lukes Hospital, as well as for many aspiring young magicians. He was also a member of the El Kahir Shriners and was active for many years in the Olivet Presbyterian Church as an elder.
Some of Fred's honors include the Coe College Alumni 'Award of Merit' in 1977. He was a Freedom Festival Parade 'Hero' of 1995. National recognition followed in 1995 as he joined an illustrious group of funny people in The Clown Hall of Fame in Delavan, Wis. including a plaque on their Wall of Fame. Fred continued his magic and clowning as an active member of the Fellowship of Christian Magicians.
He is survived by his wife, Lorraine, his six children, Stan (Mary) Petrick of Laramie, Wyoming, Joan Elliott (Joe) Green, John (Cheryl) Elliott, and Janice Elliott (Bob) Carson of Cedar Rapids, Evelyn Clifford of Florida, and Pamela Colgate (Gary) Lindberg of Tempe, AZ. Three step children, Sherry (Gene) Geiger of Iowa, Bonnie Andrews of MN. and Howard (Peggie) Reddick of Ill. 19 grandchildren, Ronald (Jane) Carson, Michael (Chista) Carson, Mark (Julie) Carson, Tim (Lisa) Carson, Chris (Dennis) Glover, and Coe (Denny) Molumby of Cedar Rapids, Joni Carson (Bill Becker, Roger Clifford, and Robin (John) Smith of Florida, M. Susan Petrick, Cathleen Petrick, and Stanley (Lisa) Colgate of California, Ellen Petrick-Underwood and Jane Lavino of Wyoming, Shannon (Deb) Colgate and Stephen Colgate of Arizona, Stewart Colgate of Kansas, Brenda Elliott(Neil) Meyer of Colorado and Debbi Elliott (Pat) Crouch of Texas. 4 step grandchildren, Michael (Jeanie ) Carson and Dan (Jane) Carson of Cedar Rapids, Heidi (Sean) Lindberg of Arizona and Travis(Renee) Lindberg of Ft. Bragg, NO. Carolina. 33 great grandchildren, 8 step great grandchildren and 2 step great great grandchildren. His mother, Anna, father, Joseph, brother, Glen, wife, Emma and son in law, Charles Clifford preceded him in death. Indeed, this remarkably gifted and humble man said, 'God has been good to me'. And he ended every visit as he ended every TV show with 'Take it easy, play safe, and be careful'. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the 'Make a Wish Foundation of Iowa,' honoring Fred's Love for children.
Walter L. Koon
March 17, 1925 - December 02, 2001
Birthplace: Onslow, Iowa
Resided In: Cedar Rapids Iowa USA
Visitation: December 04, 2001
Service: None
cemetery : Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Walter L. Koon, 76, of 1426 Hillside Dr. NW, died Sunday, December 2, 2001, in Mercy Medical Center following a long illness. Services at 10:30 AM Wednesday in Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church. Rev. Brenda Peconge will officiate. Burial in Cedar Memorial Park cemetery . Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 5 to 7 PM on Tuesday and at the church after 9:30 AM on Wednesday.
Survivors include his wife Patricia, two sons Michael L. Koon and wife Stacey of Kansas City, Missouri, Timothy A. Koon of Oxford, Iowa, two daughters Elizabeth Jungjohann and husband Keith of Cedar Rapids, and Jennifer Wolffe and husband Bruce Bock of Iowa City, two sisters Phyllis Kirk and Patricia A. Koon both of Seattle, Washington, and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Walter was born March 17, 1925, in Onslow, Iowa to Walter and Ethel Nicholson Koon. He married
Patricia Johnston on March 28, 1953, in the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Walter was an engineer and worked for Rockwell-Collins for over 30 years. He was a member of Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church, and a WW II US Navy Veteran. He was a member of the Iowa Master Gardeners, a Civil War Buff, and a great handyman.
His family wishes to thank the great team of Doctors and Nurses in the Oncology Center at Mercy Medical Center.
Instead of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Oncology Center at Mercy Medical Center.
Anne Marie Valliere
July 13, 1968 - December 30, 2001
Birthplace: Cedar Rapids
Resided In: Chicago ILL. USA
Visitation: January 02, 2002
Service: January 03, 2002
cemetery : Mount Calvary Catholic cemetery
Anne Marie Valliere, 33 of Chicago, Illinois and a former resident of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday at the home of her parents in Cedar Rapids, following a courageous battle with cancer. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday at the St. Matthew’s Catholic Church by Rev. Mark Osterhaus officiating. Interment: Mt. Calvary cemetery . Friends may call at the Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, where a vigil service will be given at 7 p.m.
Surviving are her parents, Richard and Mary Elizabeth (Liz) Valliere of Cedar Rapids, brother, Mark and wife Susie and children, David, Renee and Michael of Rock Island, brother, James and wife Marcene and their children Joshua, Jennifer, Justin Valliere and Shana and Christopher Tolley of Hiawatha, a brother, John and wife Tammy and their child Carter of Park View, Iowa, and a sister, Lisa Pfeiffer and husband Bob and their children, B.J., Beth, and Brody of Cedar Rapids, aunts and uncles, Paul and Frances Valliere of Cedar Rapids, John and Frances Hennessey of Cedar Rapids, Robert and Rita Hennessey of Marion and William and Mary Hennessey of Marion.
Her sister, Rose Marie, preceded her in death.
Anne was born on July 13, 1968 in Cedar Rapids and graduated from Regis High School in 1986 and St. Ambrose University in 1990. She was working at the Ancona School Society, Inc. in Chicago as a physical education teacher, athletic director and coach of several sports.
Many near and far have been blessed with the gift of Anne’s love and friendship. Her bright smile and contagious or heartfelt laugh would brighten any occasion. The words she embraces – Live, Love and Laugh have touched us all forever.
Friends may make contributions to the Ancona School Society, Inc., 4770 South Dorchester Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60615 or the St. Matthew’s Catholic Church School, 2310 1st Ave. N.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402.
Doris L. Petrie
February 20, 1923 - January 14, 2002
Birthplace: Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Resided In: Cedar Rapids Iowa USA
Visitation: January 17, 2002
Service: January 18, 2002
cemetery : Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Doris L. Petrie, of 3148 Adirondack Dr. NE, died peacefully Monday afternoon January 14, 2002, in Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Services at 10 AM Friday in St. Matthew's Catholic Church. Rev. Mark Osterhaus will officiate. Burial in Cedar Memorial Park cemetery . Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 5 to 8 PM on Thursday with a wake service beginning at 6 PM.
Survivors include her devoted husband of 57 years, Willard C. Petrie; three daughters, Joan Van Berkum and husband Jim, Patricia Jensen and husband Alan, of Cedar Rapids, and Diane Petrie and husband Bruce Buell of rural Solon; three grandchildren, Jamie Van Berkum and wife Katie of Marion, Jenny Van Berkum and Joanna Van Berkum of Cedar Rapids, and a great-grandson Beau Casey Van Berkum. Also surviving are two brothers Clare Jones of Janesville, Wisconsin, and Ralph Jones of St. Charles, Illinois.
Her parents, one sister Mary Jones, and one half brother Lloyd Jones preceded her in death.
Doris Loraine Jones was born February 21, 1923, the daughter of Clarence W. and Gladys Worrell Jones in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. She graduated from Elkhorn High School in Elkhorn, Wisconsin in 1940. She received her B. A. from the Milwaukee State Teachers College. She married
Willard C. Petrie on December 24, 1944, in Columbus, Ohio. They made Cedar Rapids their home since 1949.
Doris taught language arts in the Cedar Rapids Community Schools for over 15 years, primarily at Washington High School, McKinley Junior High School, and Kennedy High School. Through her love of teaching she touched many lives, not only in the classroom, but also by her support at sporting events and other student activities. She could be found with her husband at many activities long after retirement.
Doris was a long time member of The League of Women Voters, and the Retired Teachers Association. She was a member of the St. Matthew's Catholic Church for over 40 years. Doris was an avid reader, armchair politician, loyal Cubs and Packer fan and played a mean hand of bridge. She also loved to travel and saw many parts of the world.
Doris was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She raised three strong, capable daughters. She influenced the lives of countless of her students and was treasured by her family and many friends. The loss of her strength, wisdom, and compassion will leave a deep void in many lives.
Memorials may be directed to Camp Courageous of Iowa or Miracles in Motion.
Leatha I. Herold
July 21, 1913 - January 14, 2002
Birthplace: Minneaopolis, Minnesota
Resided In: Cedar Rapids Iowa USA
Visitation: January 17, 2002
Service: January 18, 2002
cemetery : Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Leatha I. Herold, 88, a resident of Northbrook Manor, died Monday, January 14, 2002, in Mercy Medical Center from complications of a stroke. Services at 11 AM Friday in Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Rev. Karen Downey Beals of the Olivet Presbyterian Church will officiate. Burial in Cedar Memorial Park cemetery . Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 5 to 7 PM on Thursday and at the chapel after 10:30 AM on Friday.
Survivors include a daughter Kristen A. Bozanek, and husband Francis M. of Cedar Rapids, a son Tom of Texas, a granddaughter Shelly Roman and husband Rick of Cedar Rapids, a grandson Steven Bozanek and wife Lori of Marion, three great-granddaughters, one great-grandson, and a much loved niece, Diane Penrod Maller of Wheaton, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her husband on October 22, 1990, her parents, and two brothers George L. Penrod, and James P. Penrod.
Leatha was born July 21, 1913, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of George W. and Cora Lewison Penrod. She married
Herbert A. Herold on October 15, 1937, in Cedar Rapids, where she has made her home since 1928. She was a member and deacon of Olivet Presbyterian Church and a member of the Esther Ward Circle of King's Daughters and Sons.
Memorial contributions may be made to Olivet Presbyterian Church.
George Randolph Smith
November 19, 1919 - February 03, 2002
Birthplace: Maynard, Iowa
Resided In: Ely Iowa USA
Visitation: February 06, 2002
Service: February 07, 2002
cemetery : Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
George Randolph (Randy) Smith, 82 of 1510 Walker St., Ely, died Sunday at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer. Services: 1 p.m. Thursday at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories by Rev. Jeffrey Borgwardt of the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ely. Interment: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery . Friends may call at the Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday and at the Chapel of Memories after noon on Thursday.
Surviving is his wife Marcelle, son, Ronald (Terrie) Smith of Savannah, Missouri, 2 daughters, Charlotte (Bill) McCusker of Sun City, Arizona and Cynthia (Robert) James of Ely, Iowa, a brother, Louie Smith of Gardena, California, 4 sisters, Bernice Hall of Sun City, California, Virginia Bondshu of Sun City, Arizona, Betty Austin of Sun City, Arizona and Juliet Chapin of Hemet, California, 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents, a son Steve and grandson Jimmy Smith.
He was born on November 19, 1919 to Ford and Florence (Randolph) Smith and was married
to Marcelle Sweeting on October 11, 1941 in Kahoka, Missouri. He was self-employed as a developer and contractor in this area for many years, and was a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church and the Town and Country Club, both of Ely.
Friends may, if they wish, make contributions to St. Lukes Hospital, cc/ Hospice Program in Cedar Rapids.
Kathleen Marie Deegan
February 20, 1970 - January 29, 2002
Birthplace: Cedar Rapids
Resided In: Cedar Rapids Iowa USA
Visitation: February 01, 2002
Service: February 02, 2002
cemetery : Mount Calvary Catholic cemetery
Kathleen Marie (Kopecky) Deegan, 31, a resident of Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday, January 29, 2002, at St. Luke's Hospital following a sudden illness. Services will be at 11 AM Saturday in St. Matthew's Catholic Church. Rev. Mark Osterhaus will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary cemetery . Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 3 to 9 PM on Friday with a wake service beginning at 7 PM.
Kathy is survived by her husband Peter, three children Peter Kopecky Deegan age 3, Eva Shaeffer Deegan age 1 1\2, and Sean Foster Deegan born January 28, 2002. Her parents Eugene and Sally Kopecky of Cedar Rapids, a sister Elizabeth Ginther of Jefferson City, Missouri, and two brothers Christopher Kopecky of Olathe, Kansas and Jonathan Kopecky of Cedar Rapids, and her grandmother Helen Kopecky of Clutier, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her grandfather Mr. William Kopecky and the Honorable and Mrs. Clinton E. Shaeffer.
Kathy was born February 20, 1970 in Cedar Rapids to Eugene and Sally (Shaeffer) Kopecky. She was baptized at All Saints Catholic Church, graduated from Washington High School in 1988, graduated from University of Notre Dame in 1992, and from the University of Michigan Law School in 1994. Kathy married
Peter E. Deegan Jr. on June 25, 1994 at St. Matthews Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. She was a homemaker and an attorney practicing in Detroit, Chicago, and Sioux City, before joining her father and brother Jonathan at Ackley, Kopecky, and Kingery in Cedar Rapids.
Kathy was a wonderful wife, mother, and a dear friend to many. She was cherished by her parents, brothers, and sister. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
A memorial fund has been established.
