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Seibert, Maxine Florence
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Cemetery
Maxine Florence Seibert, 93 died Thursday, March 30 at Heritage Care Center after a lengthy illness. Private family services will be held at a later date at Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids is in charge of arrangements.
Maxine is survived by her daughters Nancy (Reuben) Schorg, and Doris (Tom) Boom; brother Stanley (Fontell) Plummer; sister Nadine Fattig; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Maxine was preceded into death by her parents, her husband John who died on March 28, 1977, and a sister Charlotte Plummer.
Maxine was born
May 28, 1912 in Cedar Rapids the daughter of William and Tessie E. (Sargent) Plummer.
Maxine graduated from Cedar Rapids High School on June 4, 1930. She married John Melvin Seibert October 19, 1946. She was a member of St. Marks United Methodist Church, and a 45 year member of Eastern Star.
Maxine and John loved to travel all over America. She loved being outdoors, hunting, fishing, and spending time at their home on the Mississippi. Family was very important to her, including spending time with her grandchildren.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Meis, Herman Ben
Herman “Ben” Meis, 74, of Cedar Rapids died Friday morning, March 31, 2006 at his home following a long illness.
A memorial mass will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Monsignor Karl Glovik, presiding and Ben’s nephew Father Matt LaChance, con-celebrant. Private family inurnment will be at a later date. Friends may call from 4 to 8 pm on Monday at Brosh Chapel, Cedar Rapids. A Rosary will be recited ˝ hour prior to services Tuesday at the church.
Ben was born
on May 26, 1931 in Cedar Rapids the son of Herman A. and Margaret (Larson) Meis. He married Bonnie Wyatt on January 1, 1990 in Cedar Rapids. Ben obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from St. Thomas Aquinas College in 1954 and a graduate degree in English from The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC in 1963. This preceded his chosen profession as an educator and author. Ben taught at acclaimed schools in Illinois, Louisiana, and Texas and influenced many lives. The ability of touching other lives followed him throughout his own. Ben was gifted in seeing intrinsic goodness in everyone. He will be remembered as a lovable, jovial, dramatic personality who made people laugh and feel good. He was known for reciting excerpts of plays, poetry, and stories to the delight of his audience.
Survivors include his wife Bonni; step-children Scott, Robin, Kim (Randy), Peter (Angela), Tom (Denise), Barb (Terry), and Matt (Cathy); eleven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters Jody (Jack) Sherwin, Therese (Fred) LaChance, and Molly (Richard) Connor; brothers Thomas (Betty), Francis, John (Marjene), and Tony (Diane); and many much loved nieces and nephews.
Ben had a special place in his heart for his grandson, Gabe. As close caring friends they shared life experiences and a mutual love of knowledge.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Mary Margaret Collins, and brother-in-law Arthur Collins.
Memorials may be directed to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Just, Joanne
Cemetery: Czech National Cemetery
Joanne Just, 59, of Robins, returned to the Lord on Sunday April 2, 2006. Celebration of Life: 11a.m. Saturday, New Covenant Bible Church, by Pastor Kim Pagel. Private family interment will be held at Czech National Cemetery. Immediately following the service at the church, friends are invited to a luncheon in Joanne’s honor at the church. Visitation will be held from 4 pm to 8 pm on Friday, April 7 at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids.
She is survived by husband Stephen Eckert, her daughter Tawnya Monnier and her son Kris Smith, both of Jacksonville, Florida, her parents Robert and Lucy Just of Cedar Rapids, Tawnya’s husband John Monnier, Kris’s abiding girlfriend Tiffany Klemetson who is considered as daughter-in-law, a step-son, Jonathan Eckert and wife Emily and children Maddox and Devon, of Wilmette, IL, and a step-daughter Heather Eckert, of Fairmont, WV. She was preceded in death by her grandparents.
Joanne was born
September 20, 1946 in Cedar Rapids to Robert and Lucy (Medulan) Just. She attended Jefferson High School where she discovered her passion for art and theatre. Bob Gueder, drama teacher at Jefferson, would have a large role to play in Joanne’s life. She attended Iowa State University from 1964-1968 where she graduated with a BS in Fashion Design, but more importantly, continued to pursue her passion in theatre with lead roles in productions such as Stars Over VEISHA.
While being a stay-at-home mom raising Tawnya and Kris, Joanne was blessed to have met Dick and Rosemary Felter, who owned Ar-Jay’s. She was led to the Lord because of them and they became life friends. Joanne’s religious beliefs took on new meaning. She served the Lord and called upon His strength regularly throughout her life.
She started a career with Ar-Jay’s and became a Certified Kitchen Designer.
Joanne was past president of Cedar Rapids Panhellenic and past member of St. Luke’s Auxiliary Board, Christian Women’s club, and Junior League. She became a member of Gamma Phi Beta alum in 1968 and had remained active as secretary since 1971.
Love of theatre continued to be a passion. She was an active member of the Follies cast from 1991-2005 where Bob Gueder, once again, would influence her life. He and his wife Alo along with her fellow cast members were like family to Joanne.
Joanne also had many major roles in Theatre Cedar Rapids productions such as Steel Magnolias, Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Grease, Music Man, and 17 Days. She also performed with Touch of Class singing group for 7 years. The theatre is also where she met husband Stephen Eckert in 1991 where they were both volunteers—she was painting a background and Stephen was photographing her to illustrate how a show is produced.
They established Spotlight Images photography studio in 1994 and cherished working together. She loved utilizing her artistic talents photographing weddings in beautiful churches and working with high school seniors during the week capturing a moment in time.
Through the years, Joanne grew to delight in flower and vegetable gardening, interior design, and cooking. But nothing could equal the bond that developed with her daughter Tawnya and the proud feelings she had of son Kris’s success as a golf professional. Joanne enjoyed attending and being a member of New Covenant Bible Church for 33 years where she developed caring relationships with so may people. She was such a warm and loving person making friends every where she turned. Her passing has created a huge void, but her courage and strength will always be an inspiration for us all. She will be missed deeply. We love you.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be sent to one of the following: a memorial fund established in Joanne’s name at New Covenant Bible Church, to His Women, Inc., c/o Evelyn Lacock, 4346 Regal Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids 52402, or to Aid To Women, 701 Center Point Road NE, Cedar Rapids, 52402.
Kuta, Stanley
Cemetery: Czech National Cemetery
Stanley “Stan” Kuta, 98, of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday morning, April 19, 2006 at Heritage Nursing and Rehab Center following a long illness.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, April 24, 2006 at Brosh Chapel, Cedar Rapids with Reverend William Harnish, officiating. Interment will follow at Czech National Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am until the time of services Monday at the chapel.
Stan was born
on April 9, 1908 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the son of Mary and Charles Kuta. At the age of nine months old, his father and mother moved to Homestead in northern Minnesota. When Stan was nine years of age, the family moved to Cedar Rapids, where at the age of sixteen Stan started to train as an electrician, a trade he practiced the rest of his life. At age thirty-five he opened his own electrical contracting shop, and with his wife operated it for eighteen years, until they retired in 1961.
Stan helped to reactivate the Cedar Rapids Riverfront Commission on which he was one of the first commissioners to be appointed and served on the commission for many years. He was a charter member of the Linn County Fish and Game Club, which was started in 1928, in which he held numerous obligatory duties over forty years.
Stan was a also a member of the CSA Lodge, Western Fraternal Life Association #262, and the Federation of Czech Groups. His hobbies included traveling, fishing, and wood working.
Those who knew Stan remember him as a great lover of the outdoors and a great conservationist.
Survivors included two grandsons Ron Kuta of Lomita Ca., and Randy Kuta of Newport Beach Ca., daughter in law LaVon Kuta of Lomita Ca., and great-granddaughter Breanna Kuta of Lomita Ca.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Alma, and a son James R. Kuta,
A memorial fund has been established in his name.
Hill, Katrina Ann-Louise
Katrina Ann-Louise Hill was called to heaven Saturday, April 22, 2006. She was born
March 14, 1988, in Whitefish, Montana. Funeral services 2:00 pm Friday, April 28, 2006, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Solon with the Reverend Scott Meador officiating. Visitation, 3-7pm Thursday, April 27, 2006, Brosh Chapel, Solon.
She was a senior at Solon High School and also taking classes at Kirkwood Community College. Katrina had a passion for music. She was an accomplished musician with many awards to her credit. She played the tuba in the high school marching band and also sang in the choir. She was planning to attend the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in San Francisco, California in the fall, fulfilling a dream of hers. She enjoyed her work at the Early Childhood Center in the College Community School District in the Before and After School program.
Katrina is survived by her parents, Susan and Raymond Hill of Solon; Grandfather and Step-Grandmother Don and Vivian Hill of Hamilton, Montana; Grandparents Ruth and Leslie Whitmer of Muscatine; sister and brother-in-law Sarah and Steven Hatch of Flagstaff, Arizona; Aunt and Uncle Julia and Myron Paulsen, Uncle Jeff Hill of Missoula, Montana; Uncle and Aunt Randy and Denise Hill of Stevensville, Montana; Uncle and Aunt Wah and Patricia Cheong and John and Owen Cheong of Walnut Creek, California; and cousins Alison Nyenhuis, Jessica and Jason Young from Muscatine.
She was preceded in death by her Grandmother Patricia Hill and Grandfather William Connor.
Katrina's lively spirit and bright smile brought sunlight into the lives of her loved ones. She made friends easily, and the children that she worked with adored her. She was a determined soul, who worked hard to make her dreams come true. She will be missed immensely, but her memory will be an inspiration to the people who love her.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Katrina Hill Memorial Fund, c/o Solon Community Schools. The memorial fund will be used for the music, band and drama departments.
