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Francis M. Baumgartner
August 21, 1928 - August 25, 2003
Birthplace: Cannon County, TN
Resided In: Vinton Iowa USA
Visitation: August 26, 2003
Service: August 27, 2003
cemetery : Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Francis M. Baumgartner, 75, of Vinton, died Monday, August 25, 2003, in the Virginia Gay Annex in Vinton following a long illness. Graveside services at 1 PM Wednesday in Cedar Memorial Park cemetery in Cedar Rapids. Rev. Mark Urlaub of the Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Vinton will officiate. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home in Cedar Rapids from 4 to 7 PM on Tuesday and from noon to 12:45 PM on Wednesday.
Survivors include her husband Marvin W., a son Marvin F. Baumgartner and wife Margaret of Mt. Vernon, two daughters Jennie Ruth Galvin of Brownsville, Texas, and Sue Frye and husband Michael of Van Horne, Iowa, a brother John Earl Keaton, and sister Dorothy Bell Womack both of Woodbury, Tennessee, 3 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 5 step great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister.
Francis was born August 21, 1928 in Cannon County, Tennessee to Houston and Jennie Keaton. She married
Marvin W. Baumgartner on August 28, 1951 in Rossville, Georgia. She was a member of Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Vinton. She collected dolls and enjoyed sewing and baking.
Francis will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Alyce E. Aimers
February 19, 1907 - August 24, 2003
Birthplace: Almont, Iowa
Resided In: Cedar Rapids Iowa USA
Visitation: August 26, 2003
Service: August 27, 2003
cemetery : Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Alyce E. Aimers, 96, of 3741 G Ave NE, died Sunday, August 24, 2003, in Heritage Nursing and Rehab Center following a long illness. Services at 10 AM Wednesday in Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Rev. Les Larson of the Troy Mills Christian Church will officiate. Inurnment in Cedar Memorial Park cemetery . Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 5 to 8 PM on Tuesday and at the chapel after 9 AM on Wednesday.
Survivors include her sister-in-law Lu Aimers of Marion, nine nieces, Vicki Lynn Beno and Teri Carroll both of Chicago, Susie Olson, Pat Koon and Audrey Swalley all of Cedar Rapids, Priscilla Peyton of Troy Mills, Bobbie Bachtel of Lodi, Ohio, Amber Beeler of Frankfurt, Illinois, and Jenny Mary Schirmer of Coggan, two nephews Rodney Aimers of Hiawatha, and Alan Aimers of Kansas City, Missouri, the children of Esther Dow, and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Alyce was born February 19, 1907 in Almont, Iowa to Robert and Adelia Broderick Johnston. She married
Ellis Aimers on July 26, 1929 in Waterloo. He died June 17, 1979.
Alyce was an elementary teacher in Earlville and Delaware, worked for Hinson Manufacturing, and was head of housekeeping at St. Luke's Hospital for 9 years. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles and baking.
Alyce will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Mercy or to the American Cancer Society.
Ruth 'Mimi' Channell
December 14, 1909 - August 29, 2003
Birthplace: Paradise, Missouri
Resided In: Marion Iowa USA
Visitation: September 01, 2003
Service: September 02, 2003
cemetery : Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Ruth 'Mimi' Channell, 93, of 500 Tory Lane, Marion, entered into eternal life with her precious Savior, following a sudden illness, Friday, August 29, 2003. Services: 2 PM Tuesday, Northbrook Baptist Church, by Rev. Darin Ulmer and Rev. David Miller. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery . Friends may call from 5 to 8 PM on Monday at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home and after 1:00 PM Tuesday at the church.
Survivors include a daughter, Samantha Ulmer, Marion, with whom she had lived for the past 2 1/2 years, a daughter, Katherine (Katie) Yates, and husband Marion, of Smithville, Mo., a son Lt. Col (Ret.) Charles R. (Ralph) Renfro and wife Gabrielle, of Standardsville, Virginia, 11 grandchildren, including Darin Ulmer and wife Sara, Daphne Ulmer, Anne Messick, Col. Charles Renfro and wife Mari, Rebecca Bush, Richard Renfro and wife Marti, Beverly Renfro, Gregg Yates and wife Mindy, Judy Stone and husband Rick, Vicki Walker and husband Roger, Chris Yates and wife Becky, 19 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was blessed to have many wonderful friends.
Ruth was born December 14, 1909, in Paradise, Missouri to John and Gladys Wade. She was the oldest of six children and her father was a Methodist minister. She was widowed at the age of 42 and raised her daughter, Samantha, then age 5. She worked as a telephone operator and for a time had a bakery in her home. She worked for the federal government, in the Internal Revenue Service in Kansas City, Missouri, Phoenix, Arizona, and Cedar Rapids, and worked at Williams Air Force Base, Gilbert, Arizona. Whatever she did, 'She did heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men.' (Colossians 3:23) and was recognized for her outstanding work wherever she served.
Throughout her life, she served her Lord, her family, and her church lovingly, diligently, and faithfully. She was an active member of Immanuel Baptist Church, Cedar Rapids for 16 years and then joined Immanuel's mission church, Northbrook Baptist Church and has served there for the past 14 years. She was a church pianist most of her life in Baptist Churches in Missouri, Arizona, and Iowa. Until her sudden illness, she spent an hour each morning playing hymns in love and praise to her precious Savior and Lord. She also taught Sunday School, worked in women's missionary groups, and sang in the choir in all of these churches. Ruth was known as a 'prayer warrior' and devoted much time daily to prayer for her family, her church, missionaries all around the world, and her country. She loved God's Word, and devoted the first hour of her day to Bible reading and prayer. Ruth was a great encourager and ministered through notes and letters to her family, friends, and church members.
'Mimi' loved her family and spent much time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, Jordan, Lainey, Selah, Kenan, Miriam, Micah, Joshua, and Noah. As long as she was able she loved to cook wonderful treats for all her family and was well known for her delicious homemade bread, rolls, and chocolate-chip cookies. She loved holidays and celebrations and was so much a part of every special family event. 'Mimi' loved America, the 4th of July and everything patriotic. She was so dear to each of us and will forever hold such a special place in all of our hearts. 'Her children rise up and call her blessed.' (Proverbs 31:28) She has left us a beautiful legacy of love, kindness, amazing patience, and endurance through many kinds of pain and suffering.
A handwritten note found in her Bible expresses the desire of Ruth's heart - 'I will be what I am, do what I can, where I am, as long as I can to the best of my ability because I love the Lord who first loved me and gave himself a ransom for my soul. Thank you Lord, for the privilege of serving you! Signed Ruth Channell 8-27-83. Our hearts ache for her presence here on earth, but our hearts rejoice as we think of the incredible joy she is experiencing in heaven today. She was ready to meet her God and join the multitudes praising Him for eternity.
Memorial contributions may be made to Northbrook Baptist Church.
Jerry C. Carr 'The Ole Cherokee'
February 04, 1927 - September 01, 2003
Birthplace: Greensburg, Kansas
Resided In: Marion Iowa USA
Visitation: September 04, 2003
Service: September 05, 2003
cemetery : Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Jerry C. Carr, 'The Ole Cherokee', 76, of 5400 21st Ave. Marion, died at his home on Monday, Sept. 1, 2003 after a long illness. Memorial services at 3 PM on Friday at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Inurnment 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 Thursday.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia, four sons, Michael of Cedar Rapids, Jack (Penny) of Arkansas, Tony (Judy) of Maquoketa, Stacy (Reba), a daughter, Kathleen 'Kitty' Carr, all of Florida, a step son, Ray Mosley (Theresa) of Iowa City and a step daughter, Kimberly Walker of Illinois. He is also survived by many grandchildren, step grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Denham.
Jerry was born on Feb. 4, 1927 in Greensburg, Kansas, the son of Arthur and Lorraine Denham Carr. He married
Patricia A. Nielsen on Aug. 19, 1991 in Marion. Jerry was in broadcasting at WMT Radio for over 30 years, retiring in 1998. He was a member of the Marine Corps League, Marion American Legion Post No. 298, VFW Post No. 788, 40 and 8 and the Memorial Salute of Flags. He served in both WWII and the Korean War in the Marines. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to the Memorial Salute of Flags in Jerry's name. Please leave a message, tribute or memorial to the Carr Family on our web page, www.cedarmemorial.com under Obituaries. Military rites by the Cedar Valley Detachment of the Marine Corps League, VFW Post No. 788 and Marion American Legion Post No. 298.
Jean E. Williamson Hammill
January 28, 1920 - July 31, 2003
Birthplace: Britt, Iowa
Resided In: Cedar Rapids Iowa USA
Visitation: September 03, 2003
Service: September 04, 2003
cemetery : Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Jean E. Williamson Hammill, 83, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, August 31, at Mercy Medical Center following a brief illness. Services at 1 PM Thursday in Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Rev. Melisa Bracht-Wagner of the First United Methodist Church in Marion will officiate. 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 12:30 PM on Thursday.
Jean was born January 28, 1920, in Britt, Iowa, to Harry J. and Pearl Selig Williamson. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Cedar Rapids in 1937. She received a scholarship to Coe College and completed the college's teacher education program. She played clarinet in the Coe Women's Band and worked as a reporter for The Cosmos, the school newspaper. After graduation, Jean taught fourth and firth grades in Central City, Iowa, for two years.
She married
Robert Louis Hammill on May 15, 1943, in Carmel, California, while her husband served in the Army at Fort Ord. For the remainder of World War II, Jean worked at Collin's Radio in Cedar Rapids.
After raising three children, she worked as a substitute teacher in the Cedar Rapids School District for 21 years. She was a 50-year member of the Order of Eastern Star Malta Chapter No. 415. She was named a lifetime member in 1991. Jean twice served at the star point of Esther.
She was an active member of the Linn County Democratic Party and served as a member of her precinct election board for 28 years.
Jean was a member of the PTA at Fillmore, Roosevelt, and Jefferson schools. She served one term as president of the Fillmore PTA. She was a Cub Scout den mother and a Campfire Girl leader. She taught Sunday school at Olivet Presbyterian Church when her children were young.
Jean enjoyed gardening, working in her yard, reading, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Her family was always her top priority.
Those remaining to honor her memory include son and daughter-in-law Walt and Jean M. Hammill of Marion; daughter Carol Hammill of Maquoketa; son Matt Hammill of Bettendorf; and two grandchildren, Rob Hammill of Hanover, New Hampshire, and Kim Hammill of Iowa City. Survivors also include sisters-in-law Virginia Lebkisher of Vancouver, Washington, and Betty Hammill Triplett of Whitefish, Montana; three nephews; and two cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, her parents, and a brother, Jack Williamson.
A memorial fund has been established in her name.
Ann M. Hughes
February 01, 1913 - September 08, 2003
Birthplace: Cedar Rapids
Resided In: Cedar Rapids Iowa USA
Visitation: September 09, 2003
Service: September 10, 2003
cemetery : Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Ann M. Hughes, 90, of 856 19th Street SE, died Monday, September 8, 2003, in Mercy Medical Center, following a long illness. Services at 10 AM Wednesday in St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church with Msgr. Karl Glovik officiating. Burial in Cedar Memorial Park cemetery . Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 5 to 8 PM on Tuesday.
Survivors include two sons Donald Hughes and wife Bonnie of Mt. Vernon, and David Hughes and wife Mary of Cedar Rapids, two sisters Virginia Dyson and Margaret Montross both of Cedar Rapids, five grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a son Richard, and a brother James.
Ann was born February 1, 1913 in Cedar Rapids to Patrick and Frances Lastuvka Hollingsworth. She married
Robert L. Hughes on January 26, 1931 in Iowa City, Iowa. He died in 1952. She worked as a calibrator at Square D for 23 years. She was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church.
E. Marvin Pennington
July 04, 1932 - September 10, 2003
Birthplace: Baryd, Iowa
Resided In: Marion Iowa USA
Visitation: None
Service: September 12, 2003
E. Marvin Pennington, 71, of 1252 Denali Dr., Marion, died Wednesday at St. Luke’s Hospital following a brief illness. Memorial services: 1 p.m. Friday at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories by Rev. Nick Longworth, St. Luke’s Hospital Chaplain. Arrangements are with the Cedar Memorial Funeral Home.
Surviving is his wife Arlene, 2 daughters, Linda Daudel of Cedar Rapids and friend Gene Bell and Terry (Jerry) Mertens of Preston, Iowa, a sister, Edna (Charles) Wallace of Hiawatha, 4 grandchildren, Wendy Nosek, Jason Daudel, Troy Mertens and Tracy Deardorff, 5 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters and a son in law, Gary F. Daudel.
Mr. Pennington was born July 4, 1932 in Baryd, Iowa to Richard and Breta (Shivers) Pennington and was married
to Arlene Keister on June 24, 1956 in Cedar Rapids. He had been a meat cutter at the HyVee Food Stores until his retirement in 1991. At that time, he continued to help them out in their flower shops until recently. He and his wife formerly owned and operated the Horseshoe Bowling Alley in Adel. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.
He enjoyed bowling, playing golf, hunting and fishing and being with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and truly was happy doing things with his family. He will be dearly missed by his loving family and many friends.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund in his name has been established.
Ruth Eva Frondle Morris
April 11, 1929 - September 11, 2003
Birthplace: Indianola, Iowa
Resided In: Marion Iowa USA
Visitation: September 14, 2003
Service: None
cemetery : Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Ruth Eva Frondle Morris, 74, a resident of Willow Gardens Care Center in Marion, died there Thursday, September 11, 2003, following a long illness. There will be no service. Inurnment in Cedar Memorial Park cemetery . Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 2 to 5 PM on Sunday.
Survivors include four daughters, Rebecca Peters and husband Terry of Cedar Rapids, Roberta Reeder and husband Rick of Gladbrook, Iowa, Theresa Loney and husband Raymond of Marion, and Ramona Burndt and husband Mark of Berryville, Arkansas, two sons Leonard Frondle and David Morris both of Cedar Rapids, two brothers and three sisters. Her 16 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren always lovingly referred to her as grandma mouse.
Ruth was born April 11, 1929 in Indianola, Iowa to Horace and Ruth Hotoise Patten. She married
LeRoy Frondle in May of 1951. He died June 10, 1958. She later married
and divorced Mervyn Morris. Ruth enjoyed many craft projects, crocheting, puzzles, and was a master at playing scrabble. She carried her love of Bingo into her final years with friends at Willow Gardens. She was a very independent lady with a wonderful sense of humor. Those who loved her dearly are comforted to know she is at rest.
