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Victor Allen Lambert
Oct. 14, 1993 - Nov. 1, 2002
Victor Allen Lambert, 9, of Keokuk, died Friday, Nov. 1, 2002, as the result of an automobile accident south of Quincy, Ill.
He was born on Oct. 14, 1993, in Fort Worth, Texas, the son of Mark Allen and Marla Steele Lambert.
Survivors include: his mother and stepfather, Marla and Rick Earnst of Quincy; his father, Mark Lambert of Idabel, Okla.; his foster parents, Sandy and Bob Briggs of Keokuk; two brothers, Patrick Lambert and Russell Steele, both of Keokuk; two sisters, Martisha Morgan of Idabel and Katie Lambert of Quincy; his grandparents, Elizabeth and Lloyd Houston of Hamilton, Ill., Bill Lambert of Hayworth, Okla., and Wanda Spradlin of Idabel; his stepgrandparents, Pat and Al Earnst of Quincy.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Christopher Lambert; his grandfather, Russell Steele and his grandmother, Dale Lambert.
He was in the second grade at Wells-Carey Elementary School in Keokuk.
He attended the First Christian Church of Keokuk and was a proud and excited member of the Whirlybird Youth Group Class and the Boy Scout Troop Pack #47.
He loved to be outdoors and appreciated all the things of nature. He enjoyed riding his bike and going swimming.
Funeral services are at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, with the Rev. Bill Mitchell and Pastor Dan Davis officiating.
Burial will be in the Oakland Cemetery , Keokuk.
Visitation is after 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with family meeting friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
A memorial has been established for the hearing impaired.
James Reed Hickey
Oct. 9, 1920 - Feb. 27, 2003
ATLANTA - James Reed Hickey, 82, of Atlanta, formerly of Keokuk, died Feb. 27, 2003 at Emory University Hospital, Atlanta.
He was born in Keokuk on Oct. 9, 1920, the son of James and Olive Hickey.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara, of Atlanta; three daughters, Maureen, Michael Mary and Tara of Atlanta; a son-in-law, Geoff of Atlanta; four grandchildren, Melissa, Ryan, Ashley and Lauren; two great grandchildren, Andrew James and Courtney; a sister, Lois of Keokuk; his former wife, Mary; nieces; and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia, and a baby son, James Terrance.
He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. and Europe.
After his discharge, he joined the Army Reserves, retiring in 1980 as a Lt. Colonel. Mr. Hickey always maintained that being a platoon sergeant was the most difficult yet rewarding job he held; his men always came first, even in the mess line.
Mr. Hickey, retired vice-president of the American Red Cross, received his undergraduate degree and a master's degree in political science from the University of Iowa in 1950.
He joined the staff of the American Red Cross and worked 33 years there. While with the Disaster Operations Division, he participated in relief actions organized in response to floods and hurricanes.
One of his most challenging assignments was coordinating the delivery of medical supplies to the Cuban government in exchange for liberation of prisoners from the Bay of Pigs invasion on Christmas Eve, 1962. He was very proud of the certificate honoring his achievement, signed by retired General and President of the American Red Cross, Alfred M. Grunther.
Mr. Hickey worked with the United Nations and the World Meteorological Society on disaster preparedness plans for countries in East Asia. He was assigned to review Red Cross operations in Vietnam at the height of the war.
While in Vietnam, he met his childhood friend, Bill Lamb, who was directing Red Cross operations and together updated Red Cross strategies with U.S. Ambassador Ellsworth Bunker. Mr. Hickey told his friend, "We are a long way from Keokuk, Iowa."
Mr. Hickey was made Midwestern Area Manager for the Red Cross in 1972 and continued in that position even after being named vice president.
He retired from the Red Cross in 1983 and moved to Atlanta in 1986.
Mr. Hickey savored his Irish Heritage and was a marvelous storyteller. One of his favorite expressions was "Remember an Irishman will never lie to deceive you, but only to entertain you."
Mr. Hickey's family valued his courage, his principles, his convictions, his strength and his commitment to family. He imparted wit and wisdom to those who knew him. He commanded respect from his beloved family and colleagues. He inspired his family to follow the course set by the example of his leadership, which he showed to them, to his career and his country.
He lived and died with courage, fortitude and leadership. May he rest in peace in the loving arms of God, his creator.
He was cremated.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
There was no visitation.
A.S. Turner and Sons, Decatur, Ga., is in charge of arrangements.
Leonard R. Vande Lune
PELLA -- Leonard R. Vande Lune, 77, of Pella, formerly of Monroe, died of an apparent heart attack Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2002 at his home.
Martha J. Gray
INDIANOLA -- Martha J. "Judy" Gray, 89, of Indianola, formerly of Jasper County, died of pneumonia Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003 at Kavanagh House on 56th in Des Moines.
Grace Rinemuth
MONROE -- Grace Rinemuth, 92, of Monroe died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.
Grace A. Loupee
Grace A. Loupee, 88, of 200 S. 8th Ave. E. died Thursday, Oct. 24, 2002 at USA Healthcare -- Newton. Services are pending at Wallace Family Funeral Home in Newton.
Hal G. Murphy
BAXTER - Hal G. Murphy, 54, of Baxter died Wednesday, June 13, 2001 at Marshalltown Medical & Surgical Center.
Mary Maxine Hopkins
Mary Maxine Hopkins, 75, of Park Centre Health Care Center in Newton died from lung cancer Thursday, June 14, 2001.
Thomas P. Pitsor
Thomas P. Pitsor, 63, of 1103 S. 12th Ave. W. died from complications of a stroke Thursday, Aug. 9, 2001 at his home.
Florence Van Zante Jansen
LYNNVILLE -- Florence Van Zante Jansen, 83, of Lynnville died from complications of colon cancer Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2001 at Grinnell Regional Medical Center in Grinnell.
John LeRoy Hobbs
GREELEY, Colo. -- John LeRoy Hobbs, 77, of Greeley, Colo., formerly of Newton, died of cancer Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2001.
Shirley E. Foreman
Shirley E. Foreman, 65, of 821 S. 13th Ave. E. died of cancer Thursday, Oct. 25, 2001 at Skiff Medical Center in Newton.
Raymond William Gregory
MARSHALLTOWN -- Raymond William Gregory, 77, of Marshalltown died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2001 at his home.
Bob Anderson
MARSHALLTOWN -- Bob Anderson, 74, of Marshalltown, father of Bob Anderson Jr. of Kellogg, died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2001 at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames.
Marianna Schell
Marianna Schell, 81, of 1300 W. 9th St. S. died from complications of pancreatitis Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001 at University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.
Earl M. Schwienebart
BAXTER -- Earl M. Schwienebart, 78, of rural Baxter died Monday, Dec. 10, 2001 at Skiff Medical Center in Newton. Services are pending at Boyd-Davis Funeral Home in Baxter.
Carroll A. Beenen
Carroll A. Beenen, 83, of 404 E. 17th St. N. died of cancer Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2002 at Skiff Medical Center in Newton. Reese Funeral Home in Newton is handling arrangements.
Helen G. Rexroat
PELLA -- Helen G. Rexroat, 80, of Pella, formerly of 1126 W. 7th St. S., died of congestive heart failure Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2002 at Pella Health Center -- Long Term Care in Pella. Pence Funeral Home in Newton is handling arrangements.
Gerald Dean Owen
Gerald Dean Owen, 42, of Kellogg died Thursday, May 30, 2002 at Grinnell Regional Medical Center in Grinnell.
Richard M. Spidle
Richard M. "Joe" Spidle, 87, of Newton died of cancer Thursday, May 30, 2002 at Heritage Manor Care Center in Newton.
Robert Lee Saylor
MONROE -- Robert Lee Saylor, 77, of Monroe died from complications of a stroke Tuesday, July 30, 2002 at Pella Regional Health Center in Pella.
Douglas B. Deutsch
BAXTER -- Douglas B. "Doug" Deutsch, 71, of Baxter died of heart failure Wednesday, July 31, 2002 at his home.
James H. Pease
COLFAX -- James H. Pease, 74, of Colfax died Tuesday, July 30, 2002 at Skiff Medical Center in Newton.
Pauline Jansen
PELLA -- Pauline Jansen, 90, of Pella, formerly of Sully, died of pulmonary emboli Tuesday, July 30, 2002 at Pella Regional Health Center -- Inn Care in Pella.
Lawrence E. DeBruyn
Lawrence E. DeBruyn, 82, of 1012 E. 8th St. N. died of congestive heart failure today, Aug. 1, 2002 at Skiff Medical Center in Newton. Services are pending at Wallace Family Funeral Home in Newton.
C. Lee Cooper
C. Lee Cooper, 72, of 504 E. 4th St. S. died today, Aug. 1, 2002 at Skiff Medical Center in Newton. Services are pending at Wallace Family Funeral Home in Newton.
Doris Anne Duncan
GRINNELL -- Doris Anne Duncan, 70, of Grinnell and Jacksonville Beach, Fla., formerly of Jasper County, died Oct. 7, 2002 at Hospice of Northeast Florida following a short illness.
Bonita E. Van Note
Bonita "Bonnie" E. Van Note, 68, of 3215 Highway 48 W. No. 12 died of cancer Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2002 at Skiff Medical Center in Newton.
Gale E. Johnson
GRINNELL -- Gale E. Johnson, 76, of Grinnell, formerly of Jasper County, died of pulmonary disease Monday, Oct. 7, 2002 at Grinnell Regional Medical Center.