Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City, IA

Robert "Bob" E. Svatos

November 8, 1928 - May 17, 2013

Robert E. "Bob" Svatos, 84, formerly of Iowa City, died Friday, May 17, 2013, at the Cedar Manor Care Center in Tipton, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Iowa City, with burial to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City with a...
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Elmer A. Brumley Sr.

June 13, 1919 - May 14, 2013

Elmer A. Brumley Sr. "Bullwinkle", 93, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2013 at the Veterans' Administration Hospital in Iowa City, IA. Mr. Brumley was a resident of Oxford, IA. Born June 13, 1919 in Des Moines, IA he was the son of Alice Wicker and Samuel Brumley. He is survived by his children, Gloria Brumley Frost, Cedar Rapids, JR Brumley, Oxford, Sharon Kay Brumley, Des Moines, Shawn...
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Michael W. Sabin

January 29, 1971 - May 13, 2013

Michael William Sabin, 42, of Iowa City, died May 13, 2013, at his home. Family and Friends are invited to come to a Celebration of MIke's Life this Saturday, May 18th at 304 S. Westminster St., Iowa City, Iowa, beginning at 1 p.m. Please e-mail Amanda Sabin at amandasabin@hotmail.com if additional information is needed. A private family inurnment will take place at a later time at Oakland...
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Patrick J. Toomey

November 29, 1954 - May 9, 2013

Patrick Joseph Toomey, 58 of Iowa City died Thursday, May 9, 2013, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Graveside services will be held at 2pm Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at St. Joseph Cemetery in Iowa City, where military honors will be provided. Online condolences may be sent for his family through the web @ www.gayandciha.com. Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service is caring for...
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Jeanette S. Power

August 14, 1915 - May 8, 2013

Jeannette "Jean" Scott Power, the daughter of George F. Scott and Mary Simpson Hope, was born on August 14, 1915 in Newton, Iowa. She graduated from Newton High School in 1933 and attended Drake University. Jean was united in marriage with John X. Power on November 17, 1935 in Newton. Jean and John had three children: Beth, Joyce and Scott. Jean was a dedicated community volunteer. She...
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Frank E. Colony

April 11, 1928 - May 7, 2013

Frank E. Colony, lifetime North Liberty area farmer, died Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at Windmill Manor Care Center at the age of 85. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am Monday, May 13, 2013, at the North Liberty United Methodist Church with burial to follow at the Ridgewood Cemetery in North Liberty. Visitation will be after 9am Monday at the church and then additional fellowship during the...
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Robert F. Thompson

May 9, 1924 - May 7, 2013

Robert F. "Bob" Thompson, 88, of Iowa City, died May 7 at Briarwood Health Care Center in Iowa City from complications of Parkinson's disease. He was a long-time Iowa City resident and former manager of the University of Iowa Printing Service. Bob was born May 9, 1924 in Alma, Michigan, to Fred and Georgia (Wilkins) Thompson. He graduated from Ute, Iowa High School in 1941 and the University...
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John Phillip Ludwig

January 16, 1951 - May 6, 2013

John P. Ludwig, 62 of Solon, died Monday, May 6, 2013, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Memorial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established to support those interest of John and Paula's that they have supported over the years. And one especially, is the Solon Food Bank, please share any food that you might want to give to his...
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Kenneth "Ken" Allen Moss

May 6, 2013

Kenneth A. Moss, 94 of rural Iowa City passed into eternal life on Monday, May 6, 2013, at his home. Kenneth was born February 21, 1919, in Iowa City the eldest son of Claude Everett and Elsie Mae (Fletcher) Moss. He attended City High School where he graduated with the class of 1937. While in high school he excelled in the sport of football, which later served him well at the State University...
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Richard "Dick" A. Shaffer

May 5, 2013

Richard A. "Dick" Shaffer, 78, of Iowa City died Sunday, May 5, 2013, at the Lantern Park Nursing and Rehab Center. Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2013, at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Iowa City. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent for his family through the web @ www.gayandciha.com. Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation...
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Karl J. Hieber

May 17, 1938 - May 3, 2013

Karl J. Hieber, 74, of Iowa City, passed away Friday, May 3, 2013, at the Solon Care Center. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 7th at the Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Solon. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children or...
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Natlie K. Wilkerson

May 3, 2013

Natlie K. Wilkerson, 55, of North Liberty, died unexpectedly Friday, May 3, 2013. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 11, 2013, at the North Liberty First United Methodist Church, casual dress is encouraged as this is what Natlie would have wanted. In lieu of flowers or a memorial, as a way to honor Natlie, please preform one random act of kindness and share the...
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Kathy E. Tinkle (Frantz)

August 4, 1962 - May 2, 2013

Kathy E. Tinkle (Frantz), 50, of Iowa City, died Thursday, May 2, 2013. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m., Friday, May 10, 2013, at the Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City.
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Marshall B. "Mac" McKusick

January 13, 1930 - May 2, 2013

Marshall B. "Mac" McKusick, 83, professor emeritus died Thursday, May 2, 2013, at his home. Private family services will be held. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made in his memory to Iowa City Hospice. Online condolences may be sent for his family through the web @ www.gayandciha.com. Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service is caring for his family and arrangements. ...
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Roderick "Rod" A. Wiese

December 29, 1955 - May 1, 2013

Rod Wiese, 57 of Homestead, IA died Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City due to complications from a stroke. Funeral services will be held at 10 am Monday, May 6, 2013, at the Amana Church, Amana, Iowa, with burial to follow at the Amana Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 pm Sunday at the church. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has...
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Marilyn J. Kessberger

August 31, 1924 - April 30, 2013

Marilyn J. Kessberger, 88, of Iowa City, died peacefully, Tuesday, April 30, 2013, after a lengthy illness, at Oaknoll Retirement Residence in Iowa City. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 11, 2013, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church where visitation will be held one hour prior. In Lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Marilyn's memory to St. Wenceslaus Church, Iowa...
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Roberto C. "Peluche" Chinchilla

November 14, 1999 - April 29, 2013

Roberto Carlos Chinchilla, 13, was granted his angel wings on Monday, April 29, 2013, in his sleep. He was known as Peluche by family and friends his whole life. His final days were happy ones spent with family and friends. Peluche was born on November 14, 1999, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Karina Chinchilla. He attended Lucas Elementary, Kate Wickham Elementary and was attending Northwest Junior...
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Robert "Bob" P. Keating

September 1, 1927 - April 26, 2013

Robert P. "Bob" Keating, 85, former Chief of the Iowa City Fire Department died peacefully at his home Friday, April 26, 2013, surrounded by his family under the compassionate care of Iowa City Hospice. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Iowa City, where visitation will be held on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. and again one hour...
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Jean Keller

August 28, 1927 - April 25, 2013

Jean Keller passed away at her home in Iowa City on Thursday, April 25, 2013, at the age of 85. She will be dearly missed by her husband of 65 years, Lloyd; sister, Evelyn Hinkel; daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Dale Foust; son and daughter-in-law; Kim and Paula Keller, 3 granddaughters and grandsons-in-law, 4 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Jean was born Alice Jean Rayner...
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Robert "Bob" E. Worden

January 10, 1951 - April 24, 2013

Robert Worden, 62 of Iowa City died Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 6pm Saturday, April 27, 2013, at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services on Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Bob's memory. Online condolences may be sent for his family through...
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Julia Elizabeth Ryan Brown

April 22, 2013

Julia Elizabeth Ryan Brown, of Iowa City, passed peacefully April 22, 2013, in Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, surrounded by loved ones. A gathering of all friends and family will be held on Friday, April 26, 6:00 pm at the Eagles Lodge, Iowa City, IA. A memorial service officiated by the Rev. Jon Evans of the First Presbyterian Church of Wapello, will be held Saturday April 27, 2:00 pm at the Gay &...
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Zachary William Edward Ketelsen

April 20, 2013

Zachary William Edward Ketelsen, infant son of Leanne and Jamie Ketelsen died before his birth, April 20, 2013, in Iowa City. Zachary is survived by his parents as well as two older brothers; Larry and Donny and six older sisters; Caryn, Jamiee, Courtney, Rebecca, Shyanne and Hailey; Grandparents Edward and Margaret, in Iowa and his Nana & pop-pop William and Karen in California. "Zachary,...
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Joyce Elaine Sorrenson

August 24, 1926 - April 8, 2013

Joyce Elaine Sorrenson, 86 of Iowa City died Monday April 8, 2013. Joyce was born August 26, 1926 on the family farm east of Hartington, Nebraska to Stephen and Mabel Pearson Wohlman. She attended Branch grade school and graduated from Hartington High School in 1944. She attended Wayne State Teachers College, Wayne, Nebraska before teaching for 10 years. She taught in the Cedar County...
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Adeline W. Treiber

May 8, 1925 - April 7, 2013

Adeline W. Treiber, 87, of Iowa City, died Sunday, April 7, 2013, at the Manor Care Health Care Center in Cedar Rapids. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Iowa City, with burial to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Iowa City. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 pm Wednesday at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service. Memorial...
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Amie "Lois" Foster

January 8, 1927 - April 7, 2013

Amie "Lois" Foster, 86, of Iowa City, died Sunday, April 7, 2013. A service celebrating Lois' life will take place 1 p.m., Saturday, April 13th at Parkview Church in Iowa City. Online condolences can be sent to her family through the web @www.gayandciha.com. Amie Lois (Caquelin) Foster was born January 8, 1927, in Wright County, Iowa; daughter of Raymond and Ethel (Shillington) Caquelin. ...
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Joyce Stoddard

February 26, 1926 - April 6, 2013

Joyce Stoddard, 87, formerly of Iowa City died Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Milwaukee, Oregon; where she has resided in her later years to be near her daughter and family. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 13, 2013, at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City, with burial to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at...
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Harold L. Lindley

May 22, 1922 - April 6, 2013

Harold L. Lindley, 90, of Coralville, died Saturday, April 6th at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Private family services will be held at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery near Van Meter where military honors will be rendered. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the American Legion. Harold Leslie Lindley was born May 22, 1922, in Coin, Iowa; son of George and Mable (Duncan) Lindley. ...
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Sally Wenman

April 5, 2013

Sally Jones Wenman, 81, (Mrs. Jim,) of Coralville, died Friday, April 5, 2013, in Arizona. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 27, 2013, at the Coralville United Methodist Church where there will be visitation from 10 am until services. A reception will follow the services in the fellowship hall of the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in...
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Patricia Lee Beck

April 28, 1926 - April 3, 2013

Patricia L. Beck, 86, of Iowa City, longtime resident of Skokie, IL died Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Patricia Lee (Rerucha) Beck was born April 28, 1926, in Wakefield, Michigan, the daughter of Ernest and Ruth (Corbin) Rerucha. She graduated from Leyden High School in Franklin Park, IL, and later she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from...
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Orvetta C. Conrad

August 29, 1926 - April 1, 2013

Orvetta C. Conrad, 86, of Iowa City, died Monday, April 1, 2013, after a long struggle with complications following a hospital accident. A memorial mass will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 13, 2013, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Iowa City. Orvetta Lampe Conrad was born August 29, 1926 in Bellevue, Iowa, to Benjamin and Margaret Malone Lampe. She had ten brothers and sisters: she...
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Rockwell "Rocky" Purdy

January 28, 1920 - March 25, 2013

Rockwell Purdy passed peacefully into eternal life on Monday March 25, 2013 at home surrounded by his family. Rocky was born January 28, 1920, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the oldest child of Edward A. and Marry Tyson (Milnor) Purdy. He was raised in Minneapolis, attended Blake High School and Carleton College before enlisting in the United States Navy. Rocky and Fran raised their four children,...
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Glen J. Dill

September 15, 1922 - March 24, 2013

Glen J. Dill, 90 of Iowa City died suddenly of a cerebral hemorrhage on Palm Sunday, March 24, 2013, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Iowa City. Glen Junior Dill was born September 15, 1922, in Walkerton, IN the son of Delbert and Jennie Bell (Davis) Dill. Growing up in Indiana and Illinois he attended and later graduated from Stockland High School where he was a "basketball star"...
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Thomas "Tom" M. Ham

August 6, 1952 - March 21, 2013

Thomas M. "Tom" Ham, 60, of Montezuma, formerly longtime resident of Iowa City died Thursday, March 21, 2013, at the Grinnell Regional Medical Center from complications of ALS. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2013, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Solon, with burial to follow at the Oakland Cemetery in Solon. Visitation will be from 2 to 5pm Sunday at Gay & Ciha...
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George E. "Tommy" Thompson III

October 13, 1926 - March 18, 2013

George Edward "Tommy" Thompson III, of Iowa City, Iowa, passed away Monday, March 18, 2013, at his home. Funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Iowa City (with Sunday parking available). Visitation will be from 4-7 Tuesday at the Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service with a vigil service beginning at 7 p.m. Tommy was born October...
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Steven J. Farkas

December 6, 1950 - March 15, 2013

Steven J. Farkas, 62, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2013, in Marshalltown, Iowa. Visitation will be from 12 noon – 2 p.m., Monday, March 18, 2013, at the Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City with burial to follow at Oakhill Cemetery in Coralville. Steven was born December 6, 1950, in Moline, Illinois; son of George and the late, Janet (Reed) Farkas. Following...
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Donald L. Deege

November 20, 1961 - March 13, 2013

Donald L. Deege, 51, of Iowa City, died unexpectedly March 13, 2013. No services are planned at this time.
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Taleb Salameh

December 6, 1984 - March 10, 2013

Taleb Salameh, 28, died Sunday, March 10, 2013. Visitation for family and friends will be from 4 to 7 pm Thursday at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City. Private family services will be held at the Iowa City Mosque at a later time. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Taleb's memory. Online condolences may be sent for his family through the web @ www...
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Dean L. Lane

May 3, 1930 - March 9, 2013

Dean L. Lane, 82, of Iowa City, died Saturday, March 9, 2013, in Iowa City. Dean L. Lane was born May 3, 1930, in Albia, Iowa; son of Ben and Edna Lane. Dean taught for over 40 years; 30 of which was at Ottumwa Junior High. He also coached, enjoyed reading and was an avid fan of the Hawkeye football. Dean's family includes his wife, Donna, and other extended family. In accordance...
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Julia M. Davis

September 29, 1930 - March 8, 2013

Julia M. Davis, 82, of Iowa City, died unexpectedly, Friday, March 8th at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Tuesday, March 12, at the Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials in Julia's name can be made to the Crisis Center, Habitat for Humanity, Table to...
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Shirley F. Gilbert

October 29, 1948 - March 7, 2013

Shirley F. Gilbert, 64, of Solon, died Thursday, March 7, 2013, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 am Monday, March 11, 2013, at the Iowa City First Assembly of God Church. Burial will take place at a later date in Indiana. A memorial fund has been established in her memory. Online condolences may be sent for her family through the web @...
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Marjorie A. Klink

October 16, 1935 - March 7, 2013

Marjorie A."Marj" Klink, 77, of Iowa City, formerly of West Branch and Manchester passed away peacefully after a long, courageous battle with breast cancer on Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 16, 2013, at the United Methodist Church in West Branch. Visitation will be from 4 to 7pm Friday at Gay & Ciha...
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Levi D. Gott

August 25, 1986 - March 6, 2013

Levi David Gott, 26, a native of South Amana, passed away while asleep at his home in North Pole, Alaska Mar. 6, 2013. Levi's life was marked by his charm and service to his community and the nation. Levi was born August 25, 1986 in Cedar Rapids; graduated from Clear Creek Amana High School in 2005; and served in the United States Army from 2005 to 2010. In his first active duty assignment,...
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Joseph A. Rodgers

March 8, 1944 - March 6, 2013

Joseph A. Rodgers, 68, of Iowa City, died Wednesday, March 6, 2013. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, March 9, 2013, at the Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City with burial to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Joseph Rodgers Memorial Fund....
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Judith M. Cook

August 28, 1939 - February 28, 2013

Judith M. Cook, 73 of Iowa City died Thursday, February 28, 2013, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. In honoring Judy's wishes, no services are planned, cremation services have been provided through Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service. Online condolences may be sent for her family through the web @ www.gayandciha.com.
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Richard W. Bryant

April 17, 1953 - February 28, 2013

Richard W. Bryant, 59 of rural Oxford, died Thursday, February 28, 2013, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Iowa City. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at the Grace United Methodist Church in Tiffin, with Military Honors to follow. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 pm Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in...
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Robert L. Conrad

March 11, 1931 - February 27, 2013

The Reverend Doctor Robert (Bob) Conrad, 81, of Iowa City, died Wednesday, February 27, 2013, at his home. Memorial services will be held at 1:30 pm Saturday, March 9, 2013, at Zion Lutheran Church in Iowa City, where visitation will begin at 12 noon and continue until services A memorial fund has been established in Bob's name to benefit The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC)....
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Robert "Bob" P. Frantz

March 19, 1933 - February 27, 2013

Robert P. "Bob" Frantz, 79, of Iowa City, died Wednesday, February 27, 2013, at the Solon Nursing Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Iowa City followed with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 pm Friday at the Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City. A memorial fund...
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Karen E. Lowman

August 1, 1944 - February 25, 2013

Karen E. Lowman, 68, of North Liberty, died Monday, February 25, 2013, at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City. A service celebrating Karen's life will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2013, at the First United Church of North Liberty. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Karen's name can be made to the NICU Gift Fund, UI Foundation, PO Box 4550, Iowa City, IA 52244, to continue to...
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Dorothy M. Vesely

February 13, 1937 - February 21, 2013

Dorothy M. Vesely, 76 of Iowa City died Thursday, February 21, 2013, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 am Monday, February 25, 2013, at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City with the Pastor Mike Barr officiating. Burial will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Tiffin. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 pm Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial...
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Lisa E. G. Miller

October 10, 1966 - February 18, 2013

Lisa E. G. Miller, 46, of Iowa City, died Monday, February 18, 2013, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, February 23, 2013, at the Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City with a time of visitation from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Lisa Miller Memorial Fund. Lisa was born October...
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Rupert L. Courtenay

April 19, 1941 - February 14, 2013

Rupert L. Courtenay, 71, of Iowa City, died Thursday, February 14, 2013, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon, Friday, February 22, 2013, at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City.
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Betty J. Grabin

January 28, 1926 - February 14, 2013

Betty J. Grabin, 87, of rural Oxford died Thursday, Valentine 's Day at her home, with her family by her side, under the compassionate care of Iowa City Hospice. Betty June Steele was born January 28, 1926, in Moline, Iowa the daughter of Robert and Florence (Gillum) Steele. She graduated from the 8th grade at the time, later married, but in the seventies, went back to school to earn her high...
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Catherine Eckhardt

February 1, 1924 - February 13, 2013

Catherine Eckhardt died Wednesday, February 13, 2013, at the Colonial Manor Care Center in Amana, peacefully from dementia. Private family services for Catherine Eckhardt, 89, will be held at Oakland Cemetery in Iowa City, Iowa, later this spring. She was born Feb.1, 1924, in Peabody, Mass., the youngest of three daughters, to Peter and Helen (Pasternak) Shevchuk, Ukrainian immigrants....
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Baxter L. Freese

February 10, 1926 - February 12, 2013

Baxter Freese, 87, of Iowa City, formerly of Wellman, died on February 12, 2013, after a courageous struggle with cancer. Baxter was a prominent farmer, businessman and spokesman for the agriculture industry in Iowa for almost forty years. Born February 10, 1926, in Clarence, Iowa, the son of Eldie and Gladys (Kammeyer) Freese, Baxter graduated from Clarence High School in 1943. After a...
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Melvina P. Hanson

August 25, 1929 - February 11, 2013

Melvina P. Hanson, 83, formerly of the Iowa City, Solon, and West Branch area, died Monday, February 11, 2013, at Windmill Manor Care Center in Coralville. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am Thursday, February 14, 2013, at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City with burial to follow at Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be after 9am Thursday until services at the funeral...
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George "Bill" W. Shaffer

January 13, 1922 - February 7, 2013

George W. "Bill" Shaffer 91 of Iowa City, died Thursday, February 7, 2013, at his home. Bill was born January 13, 1922, in Edgewood, Iowa the son of Lester and Gertrude (Mellen) Shaffer. Following graduation from high school he attended and graduated from the University of Minnesota with his degree in engineering. Bill enlisted in the United States Army during WWII, serving in an anti...
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Margaret A. Goedtke

March 19, 1931 - February 6, 2013

Margaret A. Goedtke, 81, of Bella Vista, AR died Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, IA surrounded by her immediate family. She was born March 19, 1931 in Chicago, IL to Walter Goebig and Olga (Sharavar) Goebig. Margaret married Charles G. Goedtke in 1950 in Chicago, Illinois. He died May 30, 2003. She most recently re-located residency to Legacy Pointe in Iowa City, IA...
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Blanche A. Hartsock

January 27, 1915 - February 6, 2013

Blanche A. Hartsock, 98 of Iowa City died Wednesday, February 6, 2013, at the Solon Nursing Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, February 9, 2013, at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City, with burial to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial donations can be made...
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Gary Wayne Fletcher

August 12, 1942 - February 6, 2013

Gary Wayne Fletcher passed on February 6, 2013, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City after a long illness associated with heart failure. Funeral services will be held at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, February 9, 2013, at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Iowa City. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City. Private family committal services will...
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Elizabeth Bender

December 26, 1922 - February 2, 2013

Elizabeth Bender, 90, of Kalona, left the loving arms of her family to be embraced by her Lord and Saviour on February 2, 2013. She is survived by her husband, John, of 64 years, and her daughter and son-in-law, Bob and Dorothy Simmering, and her sister-in-law and friend, Elva Bender. One of Elizabeth's greatest joys was visiting with and talking about four grandchildren, Marcia (Steve) Dickerson...
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Joann L. Wolfe

October 12, 1930 - February 2, 2013

Joann L. Wolfe, 82 of Hills died suddenly at her home in Hills, Saturday, February 2, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am Thursday, February 7, 2013, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hills, with burial to follow at St. Stanislaus Cemetery near Hills. Visitation will be from 4 to 7pm Wednesday at the church where a parish vigil service will be held at 6:30 pm. In lieu of flowers,...
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JoHanna Marie Jensen-Willis

February 11, 1956 - February 2, 2013

Johanna Marie Jensen-Willis, 56, died Saturday, February 2, 2013, at Lantern Park Nursing and Rehab Center in Coralville. A time for family and friends to gather and remember this dear soul will be held from 5 to 7 pm Wednesday, February 6, 2013, at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service, concluding with words shared by the Reverend Charles Kelsey. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has...
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Dorothy Marie Hess

September 9, 1916 - February 1, 2013

Dorothy M. Hess, 96 former longtime resident of Johnson County died Friday, February 1, 2013, at the Crestview Nursing and Rehab Center in West Branch. Memorial services will be held at 3pm Tuesday, February 5, 2013, at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City. Private family graveside services will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Iowa City. In lieu of flowers memorial...
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Eulalia Evelyn Klemp

February 9, 1915 - February 1, 2013

Eulalia Evelyn Klemp, 97 formerly of Iowa City, Marion, and Sumner died Friday, February 1, 2013, at Pioneer Park Care Center in Lone Tree. Graveside services will be held at 2pm Tuesday, February 5, 2013, at the St. John Lutheran Cemetery near Sumner, Iowa. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in her memory. Online condolences may be sent for her family through the web @...
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Michael "Mick" Huff

June 30, 1953 - February 1, 2013

Michael "Mick" Huff, 59 of the Iowa City area died Friday, February 1, 2013, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Much to Mick's dislike of funerals; a very informal gathering of family and friends will be held at the Eagles Club in Iowa City on Friday, February 15, 2013, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.. Online condolences may be sent for his family through the web@www.gayand.com. His...
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Louis "Louie" E. Holderness

March 6, 1943 - January 31, 2013

Louis E. "Louie" Holderness, 69, of Riverside, died suddenly Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am Monday, February 4, 2013, at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services and following the service. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in his memory. Online...
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Eric D. Sutherlin

August 23, 1951 - January 30, 2013

Eric Dale Sutherlin, 61 of Chicago, formerly of Iowa City, died Wednesday, January 30, 2013, at his Sunrise of Lincoln Park apartment in Chicago. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, February 5, 2013, at Gay & Ciha Funeral Home. Inurnment will take place at Oakland Cemetery in Iowa City. Memorial donations can be made in Eric's memory to Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago...
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Marilyn J. Swails

September 5, 1927 - January 29, 2013

Marilyn Jean Swails, 85, longtime resident of Coralville, died Tuesday, January 29, 2013 under the compassionate care of Mercy Hospice. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am Friday, February 1, 2013, at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City with burial to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 pm Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers...
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Joyce I. Nost

February 22, 1933 - January 27, 2013

Joyce I. Nost, 79 longtime resident of Iowa City died Sunday, January 27, 2013, at the Crestview Care Center in West Branch. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, January 31, 2013, at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City. There will be visitation one hour prior to the services on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial donations can be made in her memory to Mercy...
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Kathryn M. Hebl

October 30, 1937 - January 26, 2013

Kathryn M. Hebl, 92, a lifetime resident of Johnson County, Iowa, died Saturday, January 26, 2013, at the Briarwood Health Care Center in Iowa City following a short illness. A celebration of life for Kathryn will be held Wednesday, March 13, 2013 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City. Private family graveside services will be held on Thursday, March14,...
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Noel A. Johnson

January 25, 2013

Noel A. Johnson died January 25, 2013 at the Solon Care Center. She was an Iowa City resident for 46 years and before retirement, worked at the University of Iowa Staff Benefits Office. In accordance with Noel's wishes, she has gifted her body to the University of Iowa and no public services are planned. Donations may be made in her name to Iowa City Hospice or Friends of the Animal Center...
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Carolyn M. Hopkinson

December 2, 1925 - January 24, 2013

Carolyn May (Fox) Hopkinson, 87, of Kalona, died January 24, 2013, at her home. A memorial service will be held 5 p.m., Saturday, January 26, 2013, at the Gay & Ciha Funeral Chapel in Oxford, Iowa (132 E. Main). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made through her great grandson Devon Linville to the American Heart Association at the following link: http://social.heart.org/8CuDLTI. Online...
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Kirsten Leigh Nodel

December 15, 2012 - January 23, 2013

Kirsten Leigh Nodel, infant daughter of Breanna and Robert Nodel of Iowa City died Wednesday, January 23, 2013. A gathering for family and friends will be from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, January 29th at the Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City with a time of sharing beginning at 11. Private family burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Iowa City. Affectionately known as ...
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Rodney "Rod" K. Evans

June 20, 1936 - January 23, 2013

Rodney "Rod" K. Evans, 76, of Parnell, died peacefully at home, Tuesday, January 23, 2013, after a lengthy illness. A time of gathering for family and friends will be held from 1-3 p.m., Monday, January 28th at the Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City where military honors will be rendered at 3. Burial will follow at the Hardin Township Cemetery near Windham. In lieu of...
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Paul Christopher Diveley

August 1, 2012 - January 23, 2013

Paul Christopher Diveley, 6 month old infant son of Melissa and Christopher Diveley died suddenly Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Funeral services will be held 6pm Monday, January 28, 2013, at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6pm Monday prior to the services and following the services. Private...
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Doris Moore Thomae

March 1, 1924 - January 22, 2013

Doris Moore Thomae, 88, formerly of Iowa City, died Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at Mercy Hospital under the compassionate care of the Hospice Unit. At her request no public services will be held, cremation services were provided through Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service. She will be intered at the Rose Garden in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Iowa City where both of her husbands, Earl...
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Doris C. King

December 27, 1917 - January 21, 2013

Doris Colbert King, 95, of Waterloo, formerly of North Liberty died Monday, January 21, 2013, at the Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2013, at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City with burial to follow at the Springfield Cemetery in What Cheer, Iowa. Visitation will be on Wednesday at the funeral home one...
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Deborah K. Thoe

January 20, 2013

Deborah K. Thoe, 59, formerly of Iowa City presently living rural Solon died Sunday, January 20, 2013, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 26, 2013, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Iowa City, with burial to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 pm Friday at the church. In lieu of flowers memorial...
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Rita R. Brooks

November 10, 1922 - January 18, 2013

Rita Rose Brooks, 90, longtime resident of Coralville, died suddenly Friday, January 18, 2013, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City, with burial to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Coralville. Visitation will be from 11 am until services on Thursday at the funeral home. In...
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Chevalier "Monty" A. Monsanto

October 14, 1922 - January 18, 2013

Chevalier A. "Monty" Monsanto, 90, of Coralville, died Friday, January 18, 2013. Graveside memorial services with military honors will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the Oakland Cemetery in Iowa City. Online condolences may be sent for his family through the web @ www.gayandciha.com. Chevalier Allan Monsanto was born October 14, 1922, in Brooklyn, NY the son of Chevelier...
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Virgil E. Davis Jr.

December 16, 1951 - January 17, 2013

Virgil E. Davis Jr., 61 of Washington, Iowa died Thursday, January 17, 2013, at St. Lukes Regional Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. Funeral services will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, January 21, 2013, at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City, with military honors to follow. Visitation will be from 5 pm until services on Monday at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been...
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Alesia A. Shields

June 2, 1987 - January 14, 2013

Alesia Angela Shields was born June 2, 1987, in Chicago, Illinois, to Darryl Williams & Cassandra Antoinette Shields. Alesia was loved by everyone, her beautiful smile was infectious she will be missed. Alesia received Christ September 18, 1994 and was baptized by Pastor E.L. Wiseman of Progressive Baptist Church Davenport, Iowa. Alesia continued her walk in faith under the direction of Pastor...
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Marjorie R. Kidwell Cavanaugh

June 21, 1916 - January 14, 2013

Marjorie R. Kidwell Cavanaugh, 96 of Cedar Rapids died Monday, January 14, 2013, at the Heritage Nursing and Rehab Center in Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 pm Thursday at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City. On Friday beginning at 2pm, family and friends can gather at the funeral home before they leave for services at the graveside at Memory Gardens Cemetery. ...
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Dorothy E. Wright

July 20, 1925 - January 13, 2013

Dorothy E. (Thorpe) Wright, 87, formerly of Iowa City, died Sunday, January 13th at the Hiawatha Care Center. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, January 19, 2013, at the Gay and Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City with a time of visitation one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions in Dorothy's name can be made to the St. Andrew's Choir, Iowa City Senior...
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Erma 'Judy" Watkins

July 22, 1925 - January 10, 2013

Erma "Judy" Watkins 87 of Coralville died Thursday, January 10, 2013, at Lantern Park Nursing and Rehab Center in Coralville. A gathering for family and friends will be from 4 to 6 pm Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City. Private graveside services will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Coralville. Online condolences may be sent for her family...
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Patricia Lynn Piper

February 12, 1942 - January 10, 2013

Patricia Lynn Piper, 70 of Coralville died Thursday, January 10, 2013, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 am Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Oxford with burial to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Oxford. Visitation will be from 3 to 7pm Monday at Gay & Ciha Funeral Service in Iowa City where a parish vigil service will be held...
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Abel Torres

August 5, 1954 - January 10, 2013

Abel Torres, 58, of Iowa City died Thursday, January 10, 2013, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Funeral services will be held at 6pm Sunday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in West Liberty, where visitation will be from 3pm Sunday until services at the church. Graveside services will be held at 12 noon Monday at the Oak Ridge Cemetery in West Liberty. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been...
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Hila Elizabeth Cox

November 1, 1919 - January 10, 2013

Hila Beth Cox, 93, of Iowa City, died Thursday, January 10, 2013, at Crestview Nursing and Rehab Center in West Branch. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am Friday, January 18, 2013, at the First Presbyterian Church in Iowa City followed by a reception in the fellowship hall of the church. Graveside services will be held at 3pm Friday at the Hopkinton Cemetery. Remembrances in her name...
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Cluresa "Sis" A. Eggers

March 20, 1926 - January 8, 2013

Cluresa A. "Sis" Eggers, 86, of rural Tiffin died Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at Mercy Hospital under the compassionate care of the Hospice. Funeral services will be held at 2pm Saturday, January 12, 2013, at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City, burial will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Tiffin. Visitation will be from 12 noon until services on Saturday at the funeral home...
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Mark P. Lobb

October 10, 1957 - January 7, 2013

Mark P. Lobb, 55, of North Liberty, Iowa, died Monday, January 7, 2013, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, January 12, 2013, at The River Community Church (3001 Muscatine Ave) in Iowa City. Visitation will be from 4-8 P.M. Friday at the church. Family committal services will be held at Ridgewood Cemetery in North Liberty. In lieu of flowers,...
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Francis J. Lacina

January 1, 1933 - January 7, 2013

Francis J. Lacina, 80, of rural West Branch, died Monday, January 7, 2013, surrounded by his family under the care of Mercy Hospital's Hospice. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 11, 2013, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Iowa City with the Very Reverend Rudolph Juarez officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery where Military Honors will be performed. ...
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Carol A. Allgor

February 20, 1947 - January 6, 2013

Carol A. Allgor, 65, of West Branch, died Sunday, January 6, 2013, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Iowa City. Memorial services will be held at 12 noon Thursday, January 10, 2013, in the Chapel of the Veterans Administration Hospital. A memorial luncheon will be held at 11:00 am Saturday at the American Legion in Olin. Online condolences may be sent for her family through...
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James M. Allaire

March 6, 1917 - January 5, 2013

James M. Allaire, 95, of Iowa City, died Saturday, January 5, 2013, at Briarwood Health Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 12, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Coralville with the Reverend David Hitch officiating. Burial will be at the Oakland Cemetery in Iowa City. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers the family...
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Marvin N. Christensen

July 15, 1927 - January 4, 2013

Marvin Nelson Christensen of Waubun, Minnesota died peacefully in his sleep Friday, January 4, 2013. Marvin was born in West Branch, Iowa on July 15, 1927, the youngest son of Ancher and Martha Christensen. He attended University High School and the University of Iowa, in Iowa City, Iowa. Marvin proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II and earned a Purple Heart for wounds...
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Leslie A Lee

August 7, 1951 - January 2, 2013

Leslie Ann Lee (Mrs. Robert), 61, of Iowa City, died at her home on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. Graveside services will be held at 3 pm Friday, January 4, 2013, at the Oakridge Cemetery in West Liberty. Online condolences and a complete obituary can be found on the web @ www.gayandciha.com. Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service is caring for Leslie's family and her services. Leslie...
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Shirley J. McGrew

October 30, 1927 - January 1, 2013

Shirley J. McGrew, 85, longtime resident of the Coralville area, died Tuesday, January 1, 2013, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Funeral services will be held at 10 am Saturday, January 5, 2013, at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City, with burial to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Coralville. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 pm Friday and from 9am until services...
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Kevin J. Wilkerson

July 1, 1957 - December 30, 2012

Kevin J. Wilkerson, 55, of North Liberty, died Sunday, December 30, 2012, at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, January 5th at the North Liberty First United Methodist Church followed by a luncheon. Please dress casual as this is what Kevin would have wanted. In lieu of flowers, as a way to honor Kevin please preform one random...
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Helen L. Davis

December 30, 2012

Helen L. Davis, longtime Iowa City resident, died Sunday, December 30, 2012, at Atrium Village in Hills, Iowa. A gathering for family and friends to celebrate Helen's life will be held 2 to 4 p.m., Thursday, January 3, 2013, at the Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City. Memorial contributions in Helen's name can be made to Iowa City Hospice. Helen Lucille Davis was born...
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Rick E. Pitkin

July 20, 1950 - December 29, 2012

Rick E. Pitkin, 62, of Oxford, died peacefully Saturday, December 29, 2012, surrounded by his family. A time of gathering for family and friends will be held 3-6 p.m., Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at the Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City. Memorial contributions in Rick's name can be made to the American Heart Association or the Rick Pitkin Memorial Fund which will be used...
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Lauren Stimmel

July 29, 1937 - December 28, 2012

Lauren Stimmel, 75, formerly of Iowa City, died Friday, December 28, 2012, at Lexington Squire, in Keokuk, Iowa. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 am Monday, January 7, 2013, at the American Legion located at 3016 Muscatine Avenue, Iowa City, burial will take place in Mt. Union, Iowa at a later date. Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of these arrangements.
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