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James H. Day
July 23, 1923 - January 12, 2004
Birthplace: Cedar Rapids, IA.
Resided In: Cedar Rapids Iowa USA
Visitation: None
Service: January 16, 2004
James H. Day, 80, of 150 Thompson Drive SE, died Monday in St. Luke's Hospital.
Friends are invited to join his family in celebrating his life at a memorial service Friday, January 16, at 1 o'clock in the Clark Alumni House at Coe College. Arrangements are with the Cedar Memorial Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Elinor; three sons, James H. Day, Jr., and his wife, Janice, of St. Paul, Minnesota; Jonathan C. Day and Joy, of Marion, and Thomas A. Day and Laurel, of Hiawatha; a daughter, Ann Freeman and her husband, Jeff; and eight grandchildren: Owen and Grace Hearty, James Farrell Day, Kenyon and Brennan Day, Janey and Kate Day, and Andrew Freeman.
Jim was born July 23, 1923, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Burton Hoyt Day and Ruth Hardwick Day, who were also life-long residents of this community. He graduated from Franklin High School in 1941. His Franklin classmates have always meant a great deal to him, and he enjoyed helping to plan their reunions.
He enrolled in Coe College in the fall of 1941. Following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, he enlisted in the Army's ASTP (Army Specialized Training Program) with other men from Coe. Called up in 1943, he was sent to Camp Cook, California, and later to Stanford University and University of California at Berkely as a student.
By the summer of 1944, in anticipation of replacement needs, the Army had drastically cut the program and placed most of the men in rifle companies. Jim was assigned to the 11th Armored Infantry Division, which participated in the 'Ardennes Endeavor' of the Battle of the Bulge, losing nearly half its men during its 96 days in combat beginning in December 1944. That division relieved the Fourth Infantry Division after it had taken Bologne. The Fourth Infantry Division had replaced each of its men three times.
On January 5, 1945, Jim was taken to a field hospital by ambulance for treatment of frozen feet. On January 5, 2004, when he was taken by ambulance to St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids, he noted that anniversary date.
Jim was always quietly proud to have been a member of 'The Greatest Generation.' He had a highly developed sense of honor and duty, and was a person of great integrity.
Following the war, he returned to Coe and graduated in 1948. He then went into the restaurant equipment business, The Day Company, which his father had started during the Depression, and where Jim had 'helped out' from about the time he was nine or 10.
In his retirement, Jim was an avid reader and enjoyed studying the stock market and working with his stamp collection. He took great pleasure in having lunch or dinner with good friends, telling jokes, and reminiscing about 'old-times.' He loved British television comedies, 1940s jazz and Big Band music, slapstick comedy, goldfinches and cardinals, and the Chicago Cubs. His greatest joy, however, was always his family, and he delighted in his grandchildren, who now range in age from 15 years to five months.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that friends may, if they wish, make a contribution to Coe College in Jim's memory.
Edwin (Ed) Charles Neveln
May 29, 1920 - January 02, 2004
Birthplace: Walnut, Iowa
Resided In: Cedar Rapids Iowa USA
Visitation: January 05, 2004
Service: January 06, 2004
cemetery : Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Edwin (Ed) Charles Neveln, 83, of 3206 Mound Ave. S.E., died Friday at St. Lukes Hospital following a brief illness. He was a former resident of Des Moines and Walnut, Iowa. Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories by Pastor Douglas R. Miller, Noelridge Christian Church, officiating. Interment: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery . Friends may call at the Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, and at the Chapel of Memories after Noon on Tuesday.
Surviving is his wife Goldia, two sons, David of Potomac Falls, Virginia and Gary (Dee Ann) of Rockford, Illinois, daughter, Annette Steckel of Houston, Texas and 7 grandchildren, Joshua (Viveka) Neveln, Kelly Neveln, Izaak Neveln, James Steckel, Jeff Steckel, Nicole Neveln and Brandon Neveln.
He was born on May 29, 1920 near Walnut, Iowa to Benjamin and Clara (Drake) Neveln and was married
to Goldia Guessford on March 9, 1947 in Kellogg, Iowa. He attended the University of Iowa and had been in the insurance business for many years, having worked for the Continental Insurance Company and United Fire and Casualty Company. Prior to his retirement, he had also worked for Guaranty Bank and Trust Company. He was a member of the Noelridge Christian Church, a 50 year member of the Acanthus Masonic Lodge # 530 in Des Moines and was a member of the Blue Goose International Organization. Ed also had done volunteer work with the American Red Cross, and was a former member of the Elks Club.
He served from 1940 to 1945 in the United States Army during World War II with the 4th Airdrome Squadron in the South Pacific.
Friends may, if they wish, make contributions to the Noelridge Christian Church, the Kellogg Christian Church in Kellogg, Iowa or the charity of their choice.
Arlene E. Blackford
April 26, 1924 - January 02, 2004
Birthplace: Linn County
Resided In: Cedar Rapids Iowa USA
Visitation: January 06, 2004
Service: January 07, 2004
cemetery : Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Arlene E. Blackford, 79, of 900 E. Main St., Robins, died Friday at Mercy Medical Center following an extended illness. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories by Rev. Steve Benton, Faith Bible Church officiating. Interment: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery . Friends may call at the Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
Surviving is her husband Raymond of 58 years, a son, Samuel (Sharon) of Cedar Rapids, daughter, Judi (James) Randall of Hiawatha, 2 brothers, Don (Bernice) Jordan of Central City and William (Jean) Jordan of Apache Junction, Arizona, a sister, Fern Candler of Toddville, 2 sisters in law, Pat Jordan and Pauline Gilmore, both of Cedar Raids, 6 grandchildren, Jeff McMains, Scott (Laurie) McMains, Lisa Saad, Tom Blackford, Suzanne Blackford and Matthew Blackford and one great granddaughter, Carley Jo McMains.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, LeRoy Jordan and a brother in law, Gerald Blackford.
She was born on April 26, 1924 in Linn County to Kenneth and Pearl (Domer) Jordan and was married
to Raymond M. Blackford on April 26, 1945 in Vinton, Iowa. Arlene was a member of the Faith Bible Church in Robins and was a member of the Hawkeye Model A Club in Cedar Rapids. She was a graduate of Alburnett High School.
Arlene was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and homemaker. She enjoyed gardening and family get togethers. Arlene and her husband loved fishing and camping with her brothers and sister. Being with family was her entire life and it was felt that she was the cohesive factor at family gatherings.
Friends may, if they wish, make contributions to the Faith Bible Church, 95 S. Mentzer Rd., Robins, Iowa 52328 or the American Heart Association.
Edna Charlene Bosier
June 23, 1927 - June 13, 2004
Birthplace: Harpers Ferry, Iowa
Resided In: Cedar Rapids Iowa USA
Visitation: June 15, 2004
Service: June 16, 2004
cemetery : Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Edna Charlene Bosier, 76, loving mother and friend courageously passed into the hands of the Lord the morning of June 13, 2004, following a long battle with cancer. Pastor Dan Clark-Bridges will conduct a celebration of life service at Hope Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, June 16, 2004, at 10 AM. 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 9:30 AM on Wednesday.
Edna was born June 23, 1927 on the family homestead in Harpers Ferry, Iowa. She graduated from Waukon High School in 1944. Edna came to Cedar Rapids in 1944 and married
Robert “Bob” Bosier on June 26, 1949. Edna was a member of Hope Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids for over forty years. She was employed at Rockwell Collins for 32 years, from 1951-1983. Edna enjoyed family events, painting, family photography, traveling, big band music and dancing. Upon retiring Edna and Bob also enjoyed spending many winters vacationing in Florida. During their 49 years of marriage, Edna and Bob together raised eight children. Surviving immediate family members include three sisters Grace Sersland of Decorah, Nora Burgess of Marion, and Edith Schnoebelen of Cedar Rapids, Surviving children and their spouses include: David and Sonya Bosier of Cedar Rapids, Darrell Bosier and Pam Bueoy of Center Point, Dwight Bosier of Florida, Darlene and Lynn Shreeves of Cedar Rapids, Roberta and Benjamin Bolt of Florida, Rebecca and David McVay of Cedar Rapids, Constance and Merv Chandler of Cedar Rapids, and Darwin and Michelle Bosier of Pennsylvania. Also survived by 23 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Mabel and Oscar William Monserud, her husband Robert Bosier, and her brother Wesley Monserud.
A memorial fund has been established.
Roy Jay Baker
December 18, 1926 - June 14, 2004
Birthplace: Sac City, Iowa
Resided In: Cedar Rapids Iowa USA
Visitation: June 16, 2004
Service: June 17, 2004
cemetery : Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Roy Jay Baker, 77, of 6455 Quail Ridge Dr., SW, went to his eternal home on Monday, June 14, 2004, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids from complications of Emphysema. Services at 1 PM Thursday, June 17, 2004, at Cedar Hills Community Church, 4980 Gordon Ave NW with Rev. Kent Landhuis and Dr. Leonard Ranson officiating. Entombment with military rites in Cedar Memorial Park cemetery . Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 4 to 7 PM on Wednesday and at the church after 12:00 PM on Thursday.
Survivors include his wife Phyllis, two children, Susanne (Orin) Wakefield of Napa California, and David (Rebecca )Baker of Olin, Iowa, brothers and sisters, Forest Baker, Elmer (Colleen) Baker, Eugene Baker, Cordell (Virginia) Baker, Ruthe (Arthur) Pudgil, and Mary (Marvin) Wexell, five grandsons, Brandon, Joshua, and Dillon Baker, and Orin Ryan and Brent Wakefield, 3 step-grandchildren, Sarah, Samantha, and Justin Kleinschmidt, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins, including Rosella and Keith Spicer. He was preceded in death by his parents and the following siblings, Norval Baker, Nina Groff, Thelma, Garth, and Ralph Baker.
Roy was born in Sac City, Iowa, December 18, 1926 to Nellie Jane (Ferguson) and Oliver Perry Baker. Roy enlisted in the US Navy in 1943 at the age of 17. He served 23 years during WW II, Korea, and Vietnam. He retired in 1966 as a Master Chief E-9. He then worked for J. C. Penny, Coe College, Cedar Rapids Airport, and Amana Refrigeration.
Roy was united in marriage to Phyllis Wilke on January 24, 1954 in Carroll, Iowa.
He was a member of Cedar Hills Community Church, Fleet Reserve Association, Hanford American Legion Post No 5, and the Pearl Harbor Masonic Lodge of Hawaii.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Cedar Hills Community Church Building In Faith Fund or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Military rites by Hanford American Legion Post No 5.
Lon M. Heck
January 14, 1939 - June 15, 2004
Birthplace: Cedar Rapids
Resided In: Cedar Rapids Iowa USA
Visitation: June 18, 2004
Service: June 19, 2004
cemetery : Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Lon M. Heck, 65, of Cedar Rapids, died at Covenant Medical Center, Waterloo, Tuesday, June 15, 2004 as a result of injuries received in a motorcycle accident. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery with military services. Friends may visit with the family at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. and after 10 a.m. Saturday at the chapel.
Survivors include his wife Diana; two daughters, Vicki (Raymond) Mitchell of Richlands, North Carolina and Brenda Heck of Lisbon; three sons, Chad (Danielle) Heck of Lisbon, Mark Heck of New Hampshire, and David Heck of Marion; a sister Audrey Votroubek of Cedar Rapids; a brother, Bud Gordon of Orland Park, Illinois; and five grandchildren, Cherel, Samson, Alyssia, Ian, and Kierra.
Born January 14, 1939 in Cedar Rapids to Milford and Ann Heck, Lon married
Diana Myers on June 8, 1963. Lon worked for Rockwell Collins, Kwik-Way, and retired from Plumb Supply. He was a lifetime member of the American Motorcycle Association, the Free Methodist Church, and was an Air Force veteran.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Military services by the V.F.W.
Helen I. (Heath) Ferriss
August 18, 1926 - June 15, 2004
Birthplace: Martelle, Iowa
Resided In: Marion Iowa USA
Visitation: June 17, 2004
Service: June 18, 2004
cemetery : Green Center cemetery
Helen I. (Heath) Ferriss, 77, Marion, Iowa, died Tuesday, June 15, 2004 in Mercy Medical Center following a brief illness. Services at 10 AM Friday in Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Rev. William Harnish will officiate. Burial in the Green Center cemetery , rural Morley, Iowa. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 6:30 PM to 8 PM on Thursday, and at the chapel after 9 AM on Friday.
Survivors include two sons Robert (Deb) Heath, and Dennis (Jeralyn) Heath, two daughters Joanne Heath and Dianna (Don) Briggs, 9 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and a sister Doris (Jay) Lerch. She was preceded in death by her parents, two infant siblings, a sister Faye (Dick) Smith, and Uncle Charlie
Helen was born August 18, 1926 in Martelle, Iowa the daughter of P. D. and Clara Weaver Archibald. She married
Horace Heath in 1946 and later divorced. She retired from Collins Radio Co. where she worked as part of the Apollo Space Program. She then married
William Ferriss in 1971 and traveled and lived in various places across the US and overseas.
Returning to the Marion area in 1988, she was employed at Jacks Discount Store until she retired in 1996.
Her life centered around her family and her creative hobbies of sewing and crafts. She enjoyed her friends and family and appreciated the wonderful care she received from the staff at Mercy Medical Center.
A memorial fund has been established.
