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Alma A. Turechek
October 28, 1901 - July 24, 2003
Birthplace: Cedar Rapids, IA.
Resided In: Cedar Rapids Iowa USA
Visitation: July 27, 2003
Service: July 27, 2003
cemetery : Czech National cemetery
Alma A. Turechek, 101, of Mercy Halmar, died Thursday following a short illness. Services: 1 p.m. Sunday at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories by Rev. Kristin Hutson, Chaplain of Coe College assisted by Dr. James Phifer, President of Coe College. Interment: Czech National cemetery . Friends may call at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories after noon on Sunday. Arrangements are with the Cedar Memorial Funeral Home.
Surviving is her loving family, Bill and Kay Pitlik and Dennis and JacqueHolloway and their families.
Alma was born October 28, 1901 in Cedar Rapids to Charles and Marie (Novotny) Turechek, the daughter of the first grocer in Cedar Rapids’ Czech Village. She was a graduate of Washington High School in Cedar Rapids in 1920. Alma started at Coe as a student because it was the only school her parents of modest means could afford, and she walked two miles to class each day. She studied music theory with Louise Crawford and piano with Grace Swab, with major fields of study in piano, music theory, and public school music. Even before graduating with summa cum laude honors with a Bachelor of Music Degree in 1925, she was asked to join the Coe music faculty. She remained at Coe for 44 years, mentoring generations of students and teachers.
From 1928-1929, Alma took a one-year absence to study piano with Madame Olga Samaroff at the Juilliard School of Music in New York. Alma received a German American Exchange Scholarship for study at the Stern Conservatory of Music, Berlin, where from 1934-1935 she studied piano with Herr Theodore Schoenberger and choral conducting with Herr Bruno Kittel. As a graduate student, her main field included music theory. In 1941, Alma received her master’s in music from the University of Iowa, under the guidance of Dr. Arnold Small, advisor. For her thesis, Alma translated and arranged dozens of Czech folk songs that she had used in teaching summer music classes to youth camp leaders. Many of these are found in Whither Little Path, the song book arranged and translated by Alma in 1943. In 1999, Her original piece was researched, expanded and produced by Coe College as Whither Little Path and other Authentic Folksongs of the Czech and Slovac Republics.
Alma spent her summers from 1935-1966 in Europe studying renowned folk festivals in Straznice and Tvrdonice and smaller festivals in the Czech Republic, and observed natives from all provinces wearing traditional kroje (costumes). From 1965-1966, she took a sabbatical leave for study at the Universita italiana per stranieri in Perugia, Italy; the Pontifical Academie of Music, Rome; and the Institute of Music, Vienna. After retiring from the Coe faculty in 1969, she attended a 1974 Summer Seminar in Art and Architecture at Lincoln College, Oxford University, followed by study throughout Europe.
For many years, Miss Turechek taught folklore at summer camps throughout the Midwest, from Ohio to Nebraska and Minnesota to Missouri, sponsored by the National Recreation Association. These camps were for adult instructors preparing to direct recreational activities in Youth Camps.
Fluent in Czech, French, German and Italian, she traveled extensively throughout the world with extended stays in Canada, Mexico, Jamaica, Cuba, all of the British Isles, Greece, Europe and China. Reliving her travels in talks and slide programs gave her great joy.
Her scholastic and professional honors included: Summa cum laude, Mortar Board, Carrie Mack Prize, Past President of Phi Kappa Phi, Mortar Board, Pi Kappa Lambda, Past President of Mu Phi Epsilon, Delta Kappa Gamma, Crescent, and Phi Beta Kappa. Alma was a member of the Delta Zeta Sorority, American Association of University Professors and was local president for two years with the Music Teacher’s National Association. She was a member of the Iowa Music Teacher’s Association, state board member of the Iowa Federation of Music Clubs, member of the National Federation of Music Clubs, Past President of the Beethoven Club, senior advisor of the Mozart Club, and member of the Cedar Rapids Art Association. Alma was also past president of the Community Concerts Association, and she served on the board at several schools in Ohio, Minnesota, and Iowa for training directors of recreation. Other memberships include PEO and Sokol.
Additional honors included being listed in the Who’s Who in American Women, Who’s Who in Czech Women, and Who’s Who in American Education. Alma received the Coe Alumni Award of Merit in 1958, faculty citation for long and faithful service in 1951 and again in 1960, and was acting chair of the music department at Coe in 1958. In 2001, she was honored with the creation of the Alma A. Turechek endowed chair in music at Coe.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alma Turechek Scholarship Fund, c/o Coe College, 1220 1st Ave. N.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402.
Raymond K. Ruggiero
January 03, 1922 - July 27, 2003
Birthplace: Hartford, Connecticut
Resided In: Cedar Rapids Iowa USA
Visitation: July 30, 2003
Service: July 31, 2003
cemetery : Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Raymond K. Ruggiero, 81, of 120 Indian Creek Lane, SE, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2003, in his home following a sudden illness. Services at 1 PM Thursday in Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Rev. Gerald Condon will officiate. Burial with military rites in Cedar Memorial Park cemetery . Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 5 to 8 PM on Wednesday and at the chapel after 12:30 PM on Thursday.
Survivors include his wife Darlene, their children, Raymond Ruggiero of Cedar Rapids, Karen King and husband Tim of Marion, Steven Ruggiero of Cedar Rapids, and Nancy Ruggiero-Petersen and husband Lynn of Cedar Rapids, a brother Michael Ruggiero of Columbus, New Jersey, and two sisters Theodora Freida and Dolores Turhune both of Roselle Park, New Jersey, 8 grandchildren, Shelly, Anthony, Peter, Kristin, Jennifer, Andrea, Gabriella, and Taylor, and 4 great-grandchildren, Aaron, Skylar, Madison Rae, and Kobey. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother Bartholomew Ruggiero.
Raymond was born January 3, 1922 in Hartford, Connecticut, to Peter and Florence Della-Fera Ruggiero. He married
Darlene Herdliska on April 27, 1944 in Alexandria, Louisiana. He worked for Rockwell-Collins for 27 years as Manager of Wireless Radio Communications, retiring in 1977. He owned and operated Cedar Rapids Vacuum from 1984 to 2002. He was a member of the Amateur Radio Relay League, an avid and highly accomplished Ham Radio Operator, a Home Contractor, and a member of VFW Post 788. He served with the US Army during WW II in the 691st Tank Destroyer Battalion under General Patton during the Battle of the Bulge and was awarded two Bronze Stars.
Ray was a very loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Military rites will be conducted by VFW Post 788.
Memorial contributions may be made to father Flanagan's Boys Home, post office box 7000, Boys Town, Nebraska 68010, or the American Diabetes Association.
Richard 'Rich' Albert King, Jr.
July 07, 1975 - July 26, 2003
Birthplace: Cedar Rapids, IA.
Resided In: Ely Iowa USA
Visitation: July 30, 2003
Service: July 31, 2003
cemetery : Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Richard Albert 'Rich' King Jr., 28, of Ely, died Saturday, July 26, 2003, in the Methodist Hospital in Des Moines following a sudden illness. A celebration of life service will be held at 3 PM Thursday in Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Inurnment in Cedar Memorial Park cemetery . Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 5 to 8 PM on Wednesday and at the chapel after 2:30 PM on Thursday.
Survivors include his father Richard King and wife Stacey and mother Brenda King and husband Lloyd Frederick all of Cedar Rapids, his fianc‚ Emily Brown of Ely, three sisters Dawn Conway and husband Josh and Amy King all of Cedar Rapids, and Robin Paquin and husband Phil of Nashua, New Hampshire, two brothers Gabriel Frederick of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Patrick Frederick of Cedar Rapids, his paternal grandparents Mr. And Mrs. Richard L. King and maternal grandparents Mr. And Mrs. Ron Sherwood all of Cedar Rapids.
Rich was born July 7, 1975 in Cedar Rapids. He was a self employed D. J. He loved music and was an accomplished Techno D. J. He greatly loved animals especially chickens and his dog. He was a unique and independent person. His wishes were for everyone to come casual. There will be an opportunity for all to participate.
Rich will be greatly missed by all who know and loved him.
Instead of flowers a memorial fund has been established.
John R. Ralston
November 01, 1935 - July 27, 2003
Birthplace: Cedar Rapids, IA.
Resided In: Cedar Rapids Iowa USA
Visitation: July 29, 2003
Service: July 30, 2003
cemetery : Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
John R. Ralston, 67, of 1915 Bever Avenue SE died Sunday, July 27, 2003,at Mercy Medical Center, following an extended illness. Services: 1:00 PM Wednesday in Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories by the Rev. Diana Hoover of St. Mark's United Methodist Church. Interment with military rites in Cedar Memorial Park cemetery . Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 4 to 8 PM on Tuesday and at the chapel after 12:30 PM on Wednesday.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Sylvia; three half brothers Doug (Mareta) of Springville, Richard of Springville, and Jeff (Kim) of Monticello; four half sisters Sandra (Michael) Telliho of Ft. Worth, Texas, Barbara Bell of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, Zella (Leslie) Rone of Mt. Sterling, Illinois, and Ruth (John) Yanda of Anamosa; a brother-in-law John (Sylvia) Courtney of Dexter, and two sisters-in-law Sandra (Michael) Sellers of West Des Moines, and Jo Ann Courtney of Cedar Rapids. Also surviving are two aunts and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his stepmother Grace Ralston, and his mother and father-in-law John and Bessie Lee Courtney. A half brother Ralph Jr., two brother-in-law Norman Bell and Alan Courtney, and several nieces and nephews.
John was born November 1, 1935 to Ralph E. and Libbie Kouba Ralston in Cedar Rapids. Raised in the Springville area, he graduated from Viola High School in 1954. From 1955 to 1957 he was in the U. S. Army, serving in both Okinawa and Korea. On August 3, 1963 he married
Sylvia L. Courtney at the Presbyterian Church in Springville.
A long time advocate of preserving and protecting Iowa's ground water, Mr. Ralston was owner and operator of Ralston Well Drilling Inc. for thirty-five years. He took pride in his business and always enjoyed his conversations with the countless customers and friends he acquired over his years in business. John was a twenty-five year member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No 2272 and a past member of the National Water Well Association, the Iowa Water Well Association, and the Springville Presbyterian Church.
A devoted husband, John was an avid sports fan who will be remembered for his love of nature, his sense of humor, and the twinkle in his eye.
Military rites by Hanford American Legion Post No 5.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Dialysis Center at Mercy Medical Center, 701 10th Street S.E., Cedar Rapids.
Eileen M. Teufel
June 07, 1930 - July 31, 2003
Birthplace: Vinton, Iowa
Resided In: Hiawatha Iowa USA
Visitation: August 03, 2003
Service: August 04, 2003
cemetery : Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Eileen M. Teufel, 73, of 305 7th Ave, Hiawatha, died Thursday, July 31, 2003, in Crestview Acres Care Center in Marion, following a long illness. Services at 10 AM Monday in Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Rev. Bernard Reece of First Assembly of God Church will officiate. Burial in Cedar Memorial Park cemetery . Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 4 to 7 PM on Sunday and at the chapel after 9:30 AM on Monday.
Survivors include two sons Steve of Hiawatha, and Ronald and wife Sharon of Cedar Rapids, a daughter Lorri Barnes of Coralville and husband Nick, a brother James Kenney and wife Vicki of Mountain Home, Arkansas, a sister Helen Moser and husband Cliff of Cedar Rapids, three grandchildren Tiffany, Tia, and Tyler Teufel, and a great-grandson Brendan Teufel. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and a grandson Preston Teufel.
Eileen was born June 7, 1930 in Vinton, Iowa to Carl and Fern (Young) Kenney. She married
Clayton Teufel on May 29, 1954 in Cedar Rapids. He died December 2, 1989. She worked for many years as a trust secretary at Peat, Marwick, and Mitchell Co, and then for Peoples Bank. She was a member of First Assembly of God Church where she was a choir member and Sunday school teacher. She loved gardening, cooking, traveling, her family, and her Lord.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established.
Alberta Mae Hartgrave
July 29, 1936 - July 31, 2003
Birthplace: Iowa City, Iowa
Resided In: Cedar Rapids Iowa USA
Visitation: August 04, 2003
Service: August 05, 2003
cemetery : Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Alberta Mae Hartgrave, 67, of 3635 Crestwood Dr. NW, died Thursday, July 31, 2003, in University Hospital in Iowa City, following a short illness. Services at 10 AM Tuesday in Salem United Methodist Church. Rev. Linda Bibb will officiate. Burial in Cedar Memorial Park cemetery . Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 5 to 8 PM on Monday and at the church after 9:30 AM on Tuesday.
Survivors include three sons Dan Hartgrave and wife Tina, Doug Hartgrave, and Dennis Hartgrave and wife Tammy, all of Cedar Rapids, her mother Edyth Simmons of Marion, a sister Ora Lee Hollingsworth of Cedar Rapids, two brothers Kieth Simmons and wife Jerreldene of Van Horne, and Jerry Simmons and wife Laura of Grove City, Ohio, four grandchildren, 2 bonus grandchildren, and one bonus great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father, two brothers Dickie McAtee and Craig Simmons and a sister Regina Anderson.
Alberta was born July 29, 1936 in Iowa City to Albert Dean and Edyth Mae McAtee Simmons. Alberta was an accountant at Lefebure for 27 years. She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church where she was the Sunday School Treasurer. She, also, was a hostess for Internet games.
A memorial fund has been established.
Lyle L. Sisco
December 17, 1933 - August 06, 2003
Birthplace: Cedar Rapids
Resided In: Shellsburg Iowa USA
Visitation: August 08, 2003
Service: August 09, 2003
cemetery : Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Lyle L. Sisco, 69, of 3180 62nd St. in Shellsburg died Wed. at his home of cancer. Services at 10 AM on Sat. at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Rev. Edward Kraft will officiate. Burial at Cedar Memorial Park cemetery where there will also be military rites. Friends may call at the Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 5 to 8 PM on Friday.
Survivors include four daughters, Linda Moynihan (Gary) of Fairfax, Cynthia Bascom of Colo., Christine Kilpatrick (Kent) of Palo, Judith 'Jodie' Sisco of Cedar Rapids, two sons, Steven of Shellsburg and Daniel of Cedar Rapids, a step son, Brad Hansen (Collene) of Cedar Rapids, a brother, Gerald of Hiawatha and two sisters, Darlene Topness and Edythe Parker both of Cedar Rapids. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Alan, his significant other, Sharon Hansen and two brothers, Richard and Verle.
Lyle was born on Dec. 17, 1933 in Cedar Rapids, the son of Harley and Theola Wiggins Sisco. He worked at Peter Pan Bakery for 14 years and later retired from Rockwell-Collins after 26 years of service in 1990. Most recently Lyle worked in maintenance at the Woodcrest Apartments. He was a member of the IBEW Local 1362. He enjoyed the outdoors; hunting, fishing, mushrooming, camping, bowling and especially time spent with his family and friends. A memorial fund has been established in Lyle's name. Military rites by American Legion Hanford Post No.5
Sam Kenneth Arnell
February 08, 1918 - August 01, 2003
Birthplace: Cedar Rapids, IA.
Resided In: Cedar Rapids Iowa USA
Visitation: August 04, 2003
Service: August 05, 2003
cemetery : Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Sam Kenneth Arnell, 85, 718 33rd St. NE died Friday August 1, 2003 at his home following a short illness. Services: 1:00 P.M. Tuesday at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery . Friends may call from 5 to 8 PM Monday at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Laura Smith of Kenwood Park United Methodist Church will officiate.
Survivors include three sons, Phillip Arnell and wife Connie, Kenneth Arnell and wife Sue, and Jimmy Arnell and wife Nancy all of Cedar Rapids; three daughters, Judy Dort, Jane Hines, and Patty Jean Arnell all of Cedar Rapids; 11 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Jean; and a son Richard.
Sam was born February 8, 1918 in Cedar Rapids the son of Raymond Russell Arnell and Iva Ellen (Whipple) Arnell. He married
Jean Carol Rick on December 20, 1942 in Cedar Rapids. He worked at Rockwell Collins for more than 33 years, retiring in 1983. Sam was a member of Kenwood Park United Methodist Church, the American Legion Marion Post #298, the Cedar Rapids Bowling Association, the Cedar Rapids Horseshoe League, was past member of the American Rose Society, and a member of the V.F.W. #788. He served in the Army Air Corp during WW II. Sam was an avid Cubs fan and a very talented artist.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established.
Military Rites by Marion American Legion Post #298.
