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4 4 4 OBITUARIES The Gazette, Dec. 29, 2006 3B CEDAR RAPIDS John W. Graham: Memo- rial service, 2 p.m. today, Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends from noon to 2 p.m.

at the funeral home. Inurnment: Oak Hill Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Ronald L. Hankins, 66, died suddenly on Wednesday, Dee. 20, 2006, of a heart attack in Murphys, Calif, Memorial services were held in Murphys, on Dec.

27. Funeral services: 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, at Cedar Memorial Chapel of' Memories. Interment; Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.

Local arrangements entrusted to Cedar Memorial Funeral Home. He is survived by his daughter, Ann Marie Hankins, her husband, Chris Schuler, and his grandson, Theodore Schuler. He is also survived by his former wife, Zoe Hankins of Palatine, and his sister, Marilyn L. Kromrey and her husband, Fred, of San Jose, Calif. He leaves behind two nephews, Brian and Jonathan Kromrey of San Mateo and San Jose, and many other friends and relatives.

Born in Cedar Rapids, lowa, to Russell and Margaret (Merringer) Hankins, Ron worked for Japan Airlines in the Cargo Sales division in New York. Cincinnati and Chicago for 36 years. Along with his professional career, Ron was active in many aspects of community service, including YMCA Indian Princesses, Senior Net. Washington High School 1958 Class Reunions, the International Cargo Association Chicago and the Masonic Lodge in Mount Vernon, lowa, and Murphys. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Senior Net.

900 Lafayette Suite 604, Santa Clara, CA 95050. Ruth A. Mills: Services, 3 p.m. today at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. The Rev.

Laurie Wunder will officiate. Burial is private. Friends may call at the chapel after 2:30 p.m. today. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Chapter KG PEO, Judy McCracken, 135 Tomahawk Trail SE.

Cedar Rapids, IA 52403, or to First Presbyterian Church. ELKADER Kent Eric Peterson, 44, of Hoffman Estates, formerly of Elkader, died of leukemia Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006. at the University of Chicago Hospital. Arrangements are pending with Leonard Funeral Home in Elkader.

KESWICK Betty Jean Shafranek, 66, died Thursday, Dec. 28. 2006, in Mercy Iowa City after a brief illness. Celebration of Life: 1:30 p.m. Sunday.

Millersburg United Methodist Church, Millersburg. Burial: Sorden Cemetery near Keswick. Visitation: 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service in North English, with the family greeting friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Survivors include her husband.

Charles; four sons, Mike Schulze of Grinnell, Dale Schulze of Phoenix. Dennis Schulze of Marengo and Mitchell Schulze of Indianola; a daughter, Ronda Long of Longview, Texas; three sisters, Wanda Anderson of Brawley. Sonia Davis of Badger, Iowa and Becky Anderson of Seattle, and a brother, Don Anderson of Marion. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneral homes.com under obituaries. Lloyd C.

Koehler, 82, of 660 South 12th died Thursday, Dec, 28, 2006, in his home from congestive heart failure. Arrangements are pending at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Marion, BENNETT Alice D. Timmerman, 92. of Bennett, died Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006, at University Hospitals, lowa City.

Arrangements are pending with Fry Funeral Home in Tipton. FESTINA Norbert Einck, 80, of Fe. stina, died Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006. at Palmer Lutheran Health Center, West Union, following a lingering illness.

Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church, by Monsignor Cletus Hawes. Burial: church cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. today and 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Saturday at the Parish Center in Festina, with a rosary at 4 p.m. and Scripture service at 7 p.m. Arrangements are with Schluter Funeral Home, French Chapel, Calmar. Survivors include his wife, Rosaria of Fort Atkinson: two daughters, Barb Heins of West Union and Therese Lechtenberg of Postville: and four sons. Steve.

Joe and Mike, all of Festina. and Dave of Waukon. Condolences: www.schlu terbalikfuneralhome.com VICTOR Hilda F. Pawlak, 95. of Victor, died Thursday, Dec.

28. 2006, at Brookhaven Nursing Home in Brooklyn after a lengthy illness. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, St. James Lutheran Church, Victor.

Burial: Victor Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call from noon to 8 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home in Victor, where the family will be present from 6 to 8 p.m. Survivors include a son. Roger of Victor.

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Expires 319-298-0953 3B CEDAR RAPIDS Margaret "Peg" Flood 77, of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday morning, Dec. 27. 2006, at Mercy Medical Center following a short illness. A funeral Mass will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Church, with Rev.

David O'Connor officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 5 to 8 tonight and at the church after 9 a.m Saturday. A vigil service will be held at the funeral home at 7 tonight, with a rosary to follow. Friends may, if they wish, donate to All Saints Catholic Church, 720 29th St. SE.

Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. Margaret is survived by two sons, Craig Stoll and wife Donna of Cedar Rapids and Clair Stoll and wife Joyce of Swisher: her daughter, Marcia Chavez and husband Denis of Cedar Rapids; several nieces and nephews; 11 grandchildren; 13 -grandchildren; and her good friend, Linda Stavropoulos of Cedar Rapids. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband; her parents: her infant daughter, Mary Elizabeth; three brothers, James, Thomas and John; and her sister, Mary. Margaret was born Oct. 21.

1929. i in Delamere, N.D., the daughter of Joseph and Zora (Hawk) Flood. After her father's death, her family moved to Cedar Rapids, where she graduated from Immaculate Conception Parish School. She was a graduate of Mount Mercy College as well. She married Norman P.

Stoll on Sept. 3, 1952. in Cedar Rapids. Norman Stoll died April 4, 1992. Margaret was a longtime member of All Saints Catholic Church.

Margaret will be dearly missed by her family and friends. The family would like to thank everyone who helped take care of Mom. Please leave a memory, message or tribute to the Stoll family at www.cedar memorial.com Richard L. Coffey, 57, of 2550 Indian Hill Rd. SE.

died Wednesday, Dec. 27. 2006, in his home following a sudden illness. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at St.

Matthew Catholic Church. The Rev. Mark Osterhaus will officiate. Friends may call today from 5 to 8 p.m. at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories.

where a vigil service will begin at 7 p.m. Entombment: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include sons. Joshua Coffey of San Francisco. and Benjamin Coftey of Decorah: parents.

Jack and Harriet Coffey of Galveston, and a brother. Scott O. Coffey of Myrtle Beach, S.C. He is also survived by his many loving in-laws as well as several cousins, aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his wife.

Donna Ohleyer Coffey, on June 27, 1998. Richard L. Coffey was born March 22. 1949. in Seattle, the beloved son of Jack 0.

and Harriet J. (Weaver) Coffey. He attended Santa Clara University, where he received his B.A. degree in 1971. and later received his MBA in 1974.

He was united in marriage to Donna Ohleyer on July 29. 1978. in San Francisco. He was employed as president at Vigortone until 1998 and then became the executive vice president of PM Agriculture. He was a loving father, son and friend to many and will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.

Please leave a message, tribute or memory to the Coffey family on the Web page, www.cedarmemorial.com under obituaries. Phyllis J. Mackey, 73, of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006, at St. Luke's Hospital from a lengthy illness.

Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, at St. Ludmila's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids where there will be a 6 p.m. vigil. Visitation will also be one hour prior to services Saturday at the church. Index ANAMOSA Rosemary Oldorf BENNETT Alice D.

Timmerman CASCADE Charles R. "Bob" Menster CEDAR RAPIDS Richard L. Coffey, Frances Louise Feiereisen, John W. Graham, Ronald L. Hankins, Wilbur Elliott "Wil" Kotz, Phyllis J.

Mackey, Myron Lynn Miller, Ruth A. Mills, Margaret "Peg" Flood Stoll, Donald E. Williams DELMAR Shirley M. Barker ELKADER Kent Eric Peterson FESTINA Norbert Einck GUNDER Milton 0. Olson GUTTENBERG Helen Marie (Nivarel) Esmann, Terri Lee (Rowles) Petit INDEPENDENCE Carl J.

Wilson IOWA CITY Arthur Benton KALONA Virginia P. Swartzendruber KESWICK Betty Jean Shafranek LOST NATION Ronald J. Schau MAQUOKETA Katherine Arterberry, Ilona H. "Bobbie" Rich MARION Lloyd C. Koehler MONONA Gary Arthur "Tiny" Hoth PRAIRIEBURG Ernest William Holub, SPRINGVILLE Lois Marie Kohl TODDVILLE Raymond R.

Derby Sr. TRAER Ellen Hadachek VICTOR Hilda F. Pawlak VINTON Wanda Darlene Gingrich WAUKON Dorothy Bernadette Davis, Howard V. Kolsrud Emblems I Emblems to accentuate the deceased's involvement in various organizations are available at $10 each. Up to three symbols may be used per obituary.

Some examples are shown. Also available are emblems for other organizations and fraternal groups. A Flag Christian Jewish (Shown actual size.) Christian Muslim Orthodox ANAMOSA Rosemary Oldorf, 58, of Anamosa, died of Cushing's Syndrome Thursday morning, Dec. 28. 2006.

in University Hospitals, Iowa City. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Nils Hernandez.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 tonight at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home Cremation Service. Cedar Rapids, where a Scripture service begins at 7 p.m. Burial: St. John's Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her husband, Larry; a stepson, Mike (Laurie) Oldorf of Cedar Rapids; a stepdaughter, Ann (Michael) Lynch of Rochester, three stepgrandchildren, Emily Oldorf, Eliza Lynch and Elliott Lynch; her mother, Rose Marie Sage of Monticello; three sisters, Connie (Phil) Gerdes of Monticello, Beverly (Dwight) Howard of Cedar Rapids and Sue (Jeff) Welp of Fallbrook, a brother-in-law, Glen (Mary Jane) Oldorf of Marion; a sister Eddie (Doug) Willey of Mechanicsville; and nieces and nephews, Jody Kruchenberg, Joann Willey, Trisia (Tim) Lambert, Justin (Nikki) Gerdes, David Howard and Becky Howard.

She was preceded in death by her father, John Sage; and a brother, Butch Sage. Born Feb. 8, 1948, the daughter of John D. and Rose Marie Philipp Sage, she married Larry Oldorf on Jan. 30, 1978, in Las Vegas, Nev.

She was a 1966 graduate of Jefferson High School and a 1967 graduate of Young's Beauty School. For 30 years, she owned and operated Fashion Flair. Rosemary was a very giving and caring person who thoroughly enjoyed her family. She will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her. Instead of flowers, memorials may be sent to Camp Courageous of Iowa, PO Box 418, Monticello, IA 52310-0418; Retirement Fund for Sisters of Notre Dame, 3501 State Omaha, NE 68112-1799 or to donor's choice.

Please sign the online guest book for Rosemary at www. murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries. CEDAR RAPIDS Wilbur Elliott "Wit" Kotz: Services, 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Marion.

The family will greet friends from 4 to 9 p.m. today at Murdoch Funeral Home Cremation Center in Marion and one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. Graveside services: 1 11 a.m. Sunday, New Hampton Cemetery, New Hampton, Iowa, with military honors. Donald E.

Williams, of Hig- ley Mansion Care Center, went to be with our Lord Dec. 28, 2006, after complications of a stroke. Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel is assisting the family. Don was born Aug. 7, 1920, at Jordan's Grove, Iowa, to Glenn and Esther Williams.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. He married Evelyn G. McCreedy on Jan. 27, 1937, and would have been married 70 years in January 2007. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn; a daughter, Donna (Larry) Larson of Toddville; a son, Glenn A.

(Sue) Williams of Cedar Rapids; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Don was an airplane mechanic in his younger years and learned to fly large airplanes. He flew an airplane for the last time when he was 80 years old. He worked at Hunter Airport and Washington Park in Illinois. Later in life, he liked to build and fly radio-controlled airplanes.

He belonged to the Sky Hawks Remote Controlled Airplane Club. He held a General Class Amateur Radio license with the call letters KORTJ. He worked for the Cedar Rapids school system in audio and visual repair for 25 years. Don also played the violin and organ. He also was an accomplished artist and liked to work with watercolors.

Painting barns was his favorite subject. Don loved to fish and made many trips to the Minnesota lakes. It was Don's wish to be cremated and no services to be held. Mrs. Williams and family would like to thank the staff at Higley Mansion for their care, love and kindness.

The family would also like to thank St. Luke's Hospice and all the doctors and nurses for their wonderful care during a very difficult time with Don's passing. Myron Lynn Miller, 38. of 1212 Rose St. SE, died Wednesday, Dec.

27, 2006, at St. Luke's Hospital following a sudden illness. Graveside services: 2 p.m. Sunday, Urbana Cemetery, Urbana, by the Rev. Dorothy Gerr.

The family will greet friends from 5 to 8 tonight and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at -Linwood Funeral Home Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include four sons. Jason Allen Miller and Maliki Bonharley Wilkinson, both of Cedar Rapids, Cody Allen Miller of Anamosa and Luke Anthony White of Cedar Rapids; his mother, Margaret Miller of Hiawatha; two sisters, Laura (Shawn) Van Dee and Linda Bailey (John Beving), and two brothers, Loren Miller Jr.

(Kris Keener) and Matthew Miller, all of Cedar Rapids; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and greatnephews; and his dogs, Daisy and Bronze. He was preceded in death by his father, Loren Miller; his grandparents, Arthur and Clarice Miller and Chancey and Doris Olsen; a brother, Mitch; a niece, Holly; a nephew, Mitchell; and a great-nephew, Steven Hughes. He was born Aug. 11, 1968, in Iowa City, the son of Loren Lee and Margaret Lou (Olsen) Miller. Myron was a good and kind-hearted person and was good with kids.

For the past couple of years, he took care of his father, who passed away on Nov. 12, 2006. He was good at his trade of dry walling. Myron loved camping, fishing, Frisbee golf and playing video games with his nephew Mike, greatnephew Robbie and his sons. He also loved his mother very much and she along with his family and friends will miss him greatly.

A memorial fund has been established. Please sign the online guest book for Myron at www.mur dochfuneralhome.com under obituaries. CEDAR RAPIDS Frances Louise Felereisen, 88, died Wednes- day, Dec. 27, 2006, at her home in Cedar Rapids. Services will be Sunday, Dec.

31, at 1:30 p.m.' at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids. Burial will follow in Czech National Cemetery, Visitation will be one hour prior to the services Sunday at the chapel. Frances was born Oct. 4, 1918, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Joseph and Libbie (Hach) Zitek. She married John D.

Feiereisen on Sept. 27, 1941. Upon her retirement from Bankers' Life and Casualty Northbrook, she and John returned to live in the Cedar Rapids area. Frances is survived by two daughters, Joyce and husband Jim Lane of Mount Vernon and Sandra and husband Greg Harman of Shueyville; two granddaughters, Jennifer Lane of Cedar Rapids and Jessica Robinson of West Des Moines; four grandsons, John Lane of Chattanooga, Graham Harman of Cairo, Egypt, Seth Harman of Toronto, Canada, and Raven Zachary of Portland, eight great-grandsons and one great-granddaughter. She is also survived by her sister.

Irma Rozek: sister-in-law, Betty Zitek; and brother-in-law, Richard Feiereisen and his wife, Margaret, all of Cedar Rapids: and 18 special nieces and nephews and their families residing from Virginia to California. Preceding her in death were her husband, John; her parents; sisters, Mildred Nemec and Irene Lehmann; and brothers, Lumir (Chic), Joseph and Marvin Zitek. Fran will be remembered as a talented high school athlete who continued playing volleyball, basketball, and softball in area leagues for two decades following her graduation from Wilson High School. One of the original "superwomen," Fran kept the home fires burning. raising her first daughter by herself while her husband served in the Army Air Corps in Europe during World War Il.

She was a loving mother. adept seamstress, remarkable cook, tireless house cleaner, PTA president, Blue Bird and Camp Fire leader, all while working outside the home. She went on to leave her mark as the world's greatest grandmother, taking each of her grandchildren to Disney World, organizing memorable Christmas and birthday celebrations, attending school plays and concerts, sending an endless stream of care packages to various colleges, assisting in countless dorm and apartment moves, and giving each of her grandchildren unconditional love. Following the death of her husband, Fran resided with her daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Jim Lane. She enjoyed the time she spent at their cabin at Ivanhoe, never tiring of the river view she had from her chair by the fireplace.

At the time of her death, Fran was residing at her home in Cedar Rapids where, she was lovingly and capably cared for by her granddaughter, Jennifer Lane. The family will remain forever grateful to Jennifer for the priceless contribution to her grandmother's final months of life. Fran's family was assisted in her care by Caring Hands of Iowa City, and the wonderful staff at Hospice of Iowa City, especially Paula and Diana. A special thank you to Karen Ealy for brightening Fran and John's last years, and Linda Werning who cared for Fran every morning, calling her "my friend." Without their kind and loving care Fran would not have been able to remain at home. A memorial fund has been established in Fran's name at 2417 Mallory St.

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