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William Downs Jenkins
December 16, 1914 - August 25, 2002
Birthplace: New York City
Resided In: Cedar Rapids Iowa USA
Visitation: September 01, 2002
Service: September 02, 2002
cemetery : Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
William Downs Jenkins 88, formerly of 27th St. NE, died after a long illness Sunday, August 25, 2002. Services 10:00am Monday, Noelridge Christian Church by the Rev. Traverce Harrison. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery . Friends may call from 3 to 7pm Sunday at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home.
His wife of 54 years, Betty Ellen Jenkins preceded him in death, April 2002.
Survivors include his sister and brother-in-law, Ethel and Thomas Maloney of Manahawkin, NJ; his sister Elizabeth Petryszn of Anderson, SC. His nieces and nephews William Maloney of Manahawkin NJ, Patricia Maloney of Wilton, NH, Betty Maloney of Newark NJ, June Souviron, M.D. of Anderson SC. Peter Petryszn of Gafney, SC, Cindy Quail of Hagerstown MD, Debbie Oler of Greenwich, Conn. and Bill Brown of Woodinville WA, 13 grand nieces and nephews and many cousins in the Cedar Rapids area.
Bill was born December 16, 1914 in New York City and spent his entire youth in Bound Brook, New Jersey. The NJ Star-Ledger recently honored him as one of the top ten high school track stars of the 1930s. In high school, he was the NJ State Mile Champion for two years and held the NJ State Half Mile championship three consecutive years. Bill attended Iowa State Teacher's College (University of Northern Iowa) where he achieved All-American status in 1939 along with the honor of 1939 athlete of the year at UNI. In 1939, he established the Iowa Teacher's College all-time record for both one and two mile run and was voted track athlete of decade (1943-52) by the college. His accomplishments at his college earned him the title 'Seabiscuit'. His former coach, Arthur Dickinson once described him as 'the benchmark by which to measure college athletes'.
His attendance at college was interrupted by army service in the Pacific during World War II.
Bill retired from Cryovac after 27 years of service. Prior to moving to Iowa, he was employed by the Elizabeth Fire Dept. He was a charter member of Noelridge Christian Church and served on the Board of Deacons and the Property Committee. He took great pride in organizing church work projects and especially in his role as Greeter. His certificate as 'Best Handshakes' was just as important to him as the numerous medals and trophies that he received.
Bill Jenkins had a particular love of children. He was a surrogate father to many. In 1983, he used his talents in track as a volunteer coach to help Franklin Jr. High win the Cedar Rapids Junior High Championship. To the students, he stressed that there is a great deal more responsibility in being an athlete than winning. He taught them that team support and self discipline were the greatest rewards from athletic competition. Bill Jenkins was a devoted husband, uncle and good neighbor. He will be missed by his family, church members, friends and all the caregivers that assisted him during his illness.
Having spent his youth running through the fields and parks of New Jersey, he understood the need for all children to have that opportunity.
Therefore, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to: Camp Courageous of Iowa for children, 12007 190th St., P.O. Box 418, Monticello, Iowa 52310-0418.
Arrangements are with the Cedar Memorial Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Mary Lou Kellner
July 27, 1940 - August 28, 2002
Birthplace: New Hampton, IA
Resided In: Cedar Rapids Iowa USA
Visitation: August 30, 2002
Service: August 31, 2002
cemetery : Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Mary Lou Kellner, 62, of 1244 29th Street NE, died Wednesday, August 28, 2002, at her home following a long illness. Services at 10 AM Saturday in St. Matthews Catholic Church with Rev. Mark Osterhaus officiating. Entombment in Cedar Memorial Park cemetery . Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 4 to 8 PM on Friday with a Rosary service at 7PM and at the church after 9 AM on Saturday.
Survivors include her husband Louis, a son Jim and wife Jan of Cedar Rapids, three daughters Ann Kellner and Linda Smith both of Cedar Rapids, and Colleen Thompson and husband Paul of Spencer, Iowa, a sister Kay Kotowske and husband Jim of Oxford, Iowa, and four grandchildren, Aaron and Donovan Smith, Cassondra Thompson, and Makayla Kellner. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Mary Lou was born July 27, 1940 in New Hampton, Iowa to William and Lois O'Byrne O'Hollearn. She married
Louis G. Kellner on July 30, 1960 in New Hampton, Iowa. She had been a nurse at Sacred Heart Convent and Mercy Hallmar and with her husband owned and operated the Danish Maid Bakery from 1969 to 1994. She was a member of St. Matthews Catholic Church.
Instead of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Camp Courageous of Iowa, Sacred Heart Convent, or Mercy Hospice.
Ethel R. Strait
June 22, 1922 - September 02, 2002
Birthplace: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Resided In: Cedar Rapids Iowa USA
Visitation: September 05, 2002
Service: September 06, 2002
cemetery : Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Ethel R. 'Becky' Strait, 80, of 3903 Mt. Vernon Rd. SE, died Monday, September 2, 2002, in her home following a long illness. Services at 11 AM Friday in Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Dr. David M. Jones, her 'Son-In-Law' will officiate. Burial in Cedar Memorial Park cemetery . Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 5 to 8 PM on Thursday and at the chapel after 10:30 AM on Friday.
Survivors include her devoted husband of 55 years, Warren A. Strait, a daughter Becky Strait Jones and her husband Dr. David M. Jones of Pine, Colorado and Sanibel, Florida; a son Charles and his wife Elaine of Arvada, Colorado; a daughter Susan Strait Smith of Cedar Rapids; a son Tim and his fiancé‚ Stacy of Marion; 18 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; a brother Thomas C. McDermott Jr. and his wife Hazel of Cedar Rapids; and her beloved Golden Retriever, 'Fancy'. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother Robert.
Becky was born June 22, 1922 in Cedar Rapids to Thomas C. Sr. and Ethel P. Trout McDermott. She attended Lincoln and Wilson School where she was head majorette of the high school band, chairperson of the Drama Club, and a member of the student council. She married
Warren A. Strait on June 28, 1947 in Cedar Rapids. Becky was employed by the Nassif family at the '312' Grill, '316' Grill, 'Tony's Steak House', and the Embassy Club in Cedar Rapids.
Becky was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. She was 'The Wind Beneath Our Wings.' She was a unique and generous person who touched many people's lives. Becky was an avid fisherman, a lover of nature, and a creative artist. She will be greatly missed by family and friends who will treasure their cherished memories of a courageous lady whose glow of laughter and love will last forever.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Indian Creek Nature Center.
Diane Marie Falco
March 28, 1949 - September 01, 2002
Birthplace: Cedar Rapids
Resided In: Newhall Iowa USA
Visitation: September 06, 2002
Service: September 06, 2002
cemetery : Saint John's cemetery
Diane Marie Falco, 53, died Sunday September 1, 2002 after a short illness. Services: 2:00 p.m. Friday at Turner East Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 12:00 p.m. until service time. Burial: St John's cemetery .
Diane was born March 28, 1949 in Cedar Rapids to Leon Spencer and Mary Bernadine (Mc Connell) Rude. On June 22, 1978, in Dubuque, she married
Frank S. Falco. Diane was a seamstress before working most of her life in food and beverage management.
She is survived by her husband, Frank S. Falco of Newhall; children Molly (Greg) Eckman of Amana, Frank L. Falco of Cedar Rapids and Patrick J. Falco of Omaha, Nebraska; grandchildren Nikki, Talli and Melanie Eckman of Amana, and Julion Falco of Cedar Rapids; brother Ronald (Lois) Rude and a sister Wendy (Dave) Suchan both of Cedar Rapids; nephews Daniel Rude of Las Vegas, Nevada, Brian Rude, Corey Suchan and Zachary Suchan of Cedar Rapids; very special aunt Marjorie (Dennis) Zelezny and cousins Bernard Steine, Patricia Gibson, Norma Arioso, Deb Uehle, Harry, Lynn and Michael Rude, and dear friend Frankie Jo Snider of El Cajon, California
Diane was preceded in death by Mary Bernadine and Leon S. Rude (parents) and first husband Donald Mc Donald (father of Molly).
She will be remembered for her good food(especially Irish stew), sense of humor and love of life. Diane was very creative and liked making things, flower gardening, dancing to rock and roll and all family activities.
Those we love can never be more than a thought apart, for as long as there is a memory; they will live on in the heart.
Bruce L. Fishwild
February 16, 1922 - September 09, 2002
Birthplace: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Resided In: Cedar Rapids Iowa USA
Visitation: Pending
Service: Pending
cemetery : Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Bruce L. Fishwild, 80, of 3317 Rosewood CT. NE died Monday, Sept. 9, 2002 at St. Lukes Hospital after a short illness. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Inurnment at Cedar Memorial Park cemetery . Cedar Memorial Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Helen, 2 brothers, Kent and his wife, Lois, and Owen and his wife, Elaine, both of Clinton. He is also survived by many loving family members. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Bruce was born on Feb. 16, 1922 in Cedar Rapids. He graduated form Clinton High School in 1939 and from Coe College in 1943. He married
Helen Dietrich on Nov. 16, 1947 in Cedar Rapids. Bruce was employed at the Gazette, from 1942 as a reporter, Sunday Editor and City Editor. He retired as Financial Editor in 1990. Bruce served in the Air Force in WWII. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, the Gazette 25 Year Club, The Society of American Business Editors and Writers and the 29th Bomb Group Association. Memorial donations may be given to the charity of the donor's choice.
William E. 'Bill' Ulmer
February 11, 1946 - September 22, 2002
Birthplace: Topeka, Kansas
Resided In: Marion Iowa USA
Visitation: September 24, 2002
Service: September 25, 2002
cemetery : Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
William E. 'Bill' Ulmer, 56, of 500 Tory Lane, Marion, entered into eternal life with His Savior and Lord following a sudden illness Sunday, September 22, 2002. Services at 2 PM Wednesday in Immanuel Baptist Church. Rev. David Miller of Northbrook Baptist Church will officiate. Burial in Cedar Memorial Park cemetery . Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 5 to 8 PM on Tuesday and at the church after 1 PM on Wednesday.
Survivors include his wife Samantha, son Darin Ulmer and wife Sara of Cedar Falls, daughter Daphne Ulmer of Cedar Rapids, grandchildren, Jordan, whom he raised and loved as his son, Lainey, Selah, Kenan, Miriam, Micah, and Joshua, his Father Ernest William Ulmer of Prescott Valley, Arizona, a sister Nancy Watson of Willcox, Arizona, a nephew Kevin and a niece Tammy, and his mother-in-law who lived with Bill and Samantha, 'Mimi' Ruth Channell. He was preceded in death by his mother Francis Bratten Ulmer.
Bill was born on February 11, 1946, in Topeka, Kansas, then spent his childhood years in Tempe, AZ, where he excelled in high school track and field, holding records for many years in discus and shot-put. He attended Arizona State University and was a member of the Track and Field Team. He graduated in 1969.
Bill married
Samantha Channell on June 2, 1967 in Tempe, Arizona.
Bill enjoyed fishing, playing guitar, reading, teaching his Adult Sunday School Class, and spending time with his wife, children, and seven precious grandchildren. He was a wonderful example and role model of a loving father and grandfather. He was greatly loved by all of his family and will be missed more than words can express.
Bill's favorite scripture passage was Philippians 3:10-11 'I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in His sufferings, becoming like Him in His death, and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead.' This was his goal in life and his victory in death.
Memorial donations may be given to the Northbrook Baptist Church.
Robert S. Safley
June 09, 1919 - September 24, 2002
Birthplace: Kansas City, MO.
Resided In: Cedar Rapids Iowa USA
Visitation: September 27, 2002
Service: September 28, 2002
cemetery : Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Robert S. Safley, 83, of West Ridge Care Center, died Tuesday, September 24, at St. Luke's Hospital after a short illness. Services will be held at 1pm Saturday, at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories, followed by a luncheon at the Cedar Memorial Family Center. Pastor Kay Slocum will officiate. Entombment will be at Cedar Memorial Park cemetery where there will also be military rites. Visitation will be held at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 7pm-8:30pm, on Friday, and at the chapel after Noon on Sat.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Jean E. Safley, in 1998. He is survived by three sons: James and wife Dianne of Edina, Minn., and their children, Michele and Jamie; Thomas and wife Kathy of Cedar Rapids and their children, Susan (Kevin) Cano, Lisa (David) Callender, and Brian; and Steven and wife Susan of Schaumburg, Ill., and their children, Megan and Kirsten; and a daughter, Patricia Kleiber (fianc‚ Rick Harding) of Walnut Creek, Calif., and her daughter, Courtney; and a great-grandson, Brandon Cano.
Bob was born on June 9, 1919, in Kansas City, Mo. He was the adopted son of Dr. Agnes Safley. He graduated from Franklin High School in 1937 and Coe College in 1941 and served in the Army during World War II. Bob married
Jean Engelman on October 4, 1941, in Cedar Rapids. He was employed by Wilder Grain Company for 20 years, and was an owner and President of Newco Elevator Inc., for 19 years . He was active in the Eastern Iowa Grain Dealers Association throughout his career, often was quoted and spoke on relevant issues affecting the grain industry. He was active in Elks Club, American Legion Hanford Post #5, and a life long member of First Lutheran Church. Throughout his life, Bob was a sports enthusiast, avid fisherman, and enjoyed gardening. He will be deeply missed by all his friends and family.
Friends, if they wish, in lieu of flowers, can make a donation in Bob's name to First Lutheran Church. Military rites by American Legion Hanford Post No. 5.
