Obituaries

Richard John Norpel Sr.

Richard John Norpel Sr.

May 24, 2007

Richard John Norpel Sr. 88, of Bellevue, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 24th, 2007 at his home surrounded by his family. Richard was born June 24th, 1918, in Bellevue, son of the late Charles and Laura (Meier) Noerpel. He married Janaan Lewis February 23rd, 1943, in New Albany, Indiana. She preceded him in death on January 12th, 2002. Richard was...

Roger Christopher Drews

Roger Christopher Drews

May 16, 2007

Roger Christopher Drews, 45, of Clinton, passed away Wednesday at his residence. A mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, May 21st, 2007 at 11:00 AM at St. Marys Catholic Church, Clinton. Father Anthony Herold will be officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday from 4-8 PM at Lemke Funeral Homes-South, 2600 Lincolnway, Clinton. Pallbearers will be Thomas Drews, David...

Virginia Mae Garrett

Virginia Mae Garrett

May 15, 2007

May 24, 2007 Obituary for Virginia Garrett Virginia Mae Garrett, 86, of Bellevue, formerly of Colorado Springs, Colorado, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at the Mill Valley Health Care Center in Bellevue. Virginia was born July 27th, 1920 in Gilman, Iowa, daughter of the late Archie and Nellie (Frederick) Vosburg. She Married Everette Garrett on July 20th, 1942 in...

Edward Eugene Carr

Edward Eugene Carr

May 13, 2007

Edward Eugene Carr, 75, of Clinton died Sunday at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 17th at 12:00 PM at Lemke Funeral Homes-South, 2600 Lincolnway, Clinton. A visitation will be held Wednesday from 5-8 PM at the Funeral Home. Edward was born on August 2, 1931 in Iowa City to Edra Lawrence and...

Leona Caroline Scheckel

Leona Caroline Scheckel

May 12, 2007

Leona Caroline Scheckel, 95, of Springbrook, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2007, at the Mill Valley Care Center, in Bellevue. Leona, the daughter of the late John P. and Rosina (Jacobs) Weis was born June 6th, 1911, on a farm south of Springbrook. She married Matt Scheckel on May 2nd, 1933, in Springbrook. He preceded her in death February 22nd,...

Michael Francis Cartee

Michael Francis Cartee

May 10, 2007

Michael F. Cartee, 50, of Albany, Illinois, formerly of Aurora, passed away at his home on Thursday, May 10th, 2007. Michael was born December 16th, 1956 in Aurora, Illinois. He was self-employed. His passions were fishing, gardening and puttering around. Mike is survived by his mother, Marilyn of Albany and brothers Larry (Sue) of Earlville and Robert Jr. (Karen) of...

Frankie Donald Pray Sr.

Frankie Donald Pray Sr.

May 9, 2007

Frankie Donald Don Pray Sr., 72, of Shellsburg, Iowa, formerly of Clinton, died Wednesday, May 9, 2007, in his home following a long illness. Services: 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 11, 2007, at St. Marys Catholic Church, Urbana, by the Rev. David Ambrosy with prayers at 9:00 a.m. Additional services 3:00 p.m. Friday, May 11, 2007, Lemke Funeral Home-South 2600 Lincolnway,...

Doris Milder

Doris Milder

May 5, 2007

Doris A. Milder, 70, of Rock Island, IL formerly of Clinton, died Saturday, May 5, 2007 at Heartland Healthcare Center in Moline. Doris was born on November 15, 1936 in Clinton, IA daughter of the late Anton B. and Gladys V. (Williams) Milder Sr. Doris was a waitress. She loved her church, the St. Louis Cardinals and anything yellow. Survivors...

Lavonne Rose Roling

Lavonne Rose Roling

Apr 28, 2007

Lavonne Rose Roling, 53, of Bellevue passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 28th, 2007 in her home in Bellevue. Lavonne was born March 3rd, 1954 in Maquoketa, daughter of Orville and Rosemary (Kilburg) Roling. She was a 1972 graduate of Bellevue High School and also graduated from Mount Mercy College in Cedar Rapids in 1977 with a bachelor in social working,...

Roxy A. Roeder

Roxy A. Roeder

Apr 28, 2007

Roxy Roeder, 75, of Las Vegas, formally of Clinton died Saturday, April 28, 2007 at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, Las Vegas. Funeral services will be held 10:00am Monday, May 7th at Lemke Funeral Homes-South Chapel, 2600 Lincolnway with the Rev. Ken Greely officiating. Visitation will be held one hour before services from 9am to 10am. Pallbearers will be Randy Roeder,...

Alma Pack

Alma Pack

Apr 28, 2007

Alma Lee Pack, 82, of Clinton passed away Saturday, April 28th, 2007 at the Alverno Health Care Center in Clinton. Alma was born May 15th, 1924 in Bloomington, Illinois, daughter of the late Wilbur and Edith (Graffet) West. She married James Pack on December 3rd, 1979 in Wichita Kansas. He survives. Alma was a homemaker and a member of the...

Alice M. Nemmers

Alice M. Nemmers

Apr 26, 2007

Alice M. Nemmers, 69, of Clinton, passed away Thursday, April 26th, 2007 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Alice was born February 19th, 1938 in Clinton, Iowa, daughter of late Howard & Loretta (Everhart) Ehredt. Alice attended St. Marys Grade and High School. She married Donald Heavilin in 1956 and had three children; Stephen, Sheila...

Violet Rita Kuhl

Violet Rita Kuhl

Apr 20, 2007

Violet Rita Kuhl, 80, of Clinton passed away Friday at her residence following a courageous battle with cancer. Violet was born January 23, 1927 in Kieler, WI to the late Edward and Alice Richard. She was a graduate of St. Joseph's Academy. She also attended Loras College. She married Merlyn Kuhl on September 9, 1950 in Kieler, WI. They had...

Jeanette Rosalia Bartels

Jeanette Rosalia Bartels

Apr 19, 2007

Visitation: 9:30 a.m. Monday until the time of the service at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. SERVICES: 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church. The Rev. Thomas Hennen will officiate. Lemke Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements. CLINTON Jeanette Janet Rosalia Bartels, 77, of Clinton, died Thursday at Mercy North Hospital. Burial will be at St. Boniface...

John F. Leonard

John F. Leonard

Apr 16, 2007

John F. Jack Leonard, 84, of Clinton passed away Monday, April 16th, 2007 at the Alverno Health Care Facility in Clinton. John was born July 18th, 1922 in Clinton, son of the late Thomas and Angeline (Tigges) Leonard. He married Helen E. Driscoll on June 19th, 1943 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Clinton. She preceded him in death...

Ralph L. Stillings

Ralph L. Stillings

Apr 14, 2007

Ralph L. Stillings, 82, of Clinton, Iowa, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2007 at the Alverno Health Care Center in Clinton. Ralph was born November 11th, 1924 in Spiritwood, North Dakota, son of the late Lloyd and Margaret (Mahoney) Stillings. He married Betty Pugh on November 11th, 1948 in Clinton. She preceded him death in 1977. He later married Betty...

Stephen J. Brown

Stephen J. Brown

Apr 11, 2007

Stephen James Brown Sr., 60, of Clinton died Wednesday at his home. Cremation rites have been accorded. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, April 14th at 1:00 PM. A visitation will be held Saturday from 11:00-1:00 PM at Lemke Funeral Homes-South, 2600 Lincolnway, Clinton. Stephen was born June 24, 1946 in Clinton, IA to Raymond and Cathryn (Milan) Brown. He...

Audrey Rickerl

Audrey Rickerl

Apr 11, 2007

Audrey Rickerl, 90, of Clinton died Wednesday, at her Residence. Funeral Services will be held Saturday at 10:30 AM at Sacred Heart Church Prince of Peace Parish. Father Anthony Herold will be officiating the Service. A Vigil Service will be held Friday at 3 PM. Visitation will be Friday from 3-8 PM at Lemke Funeral Homes-South, 2600 Lincolnway, Clinton. Pallbearers...

Marvin E. Anderson

Marvin E. Anderson

Apr 10, 2007

Marvin E. Mouse Anderson, 66, of Clinton, died Tuesday at Mercy Medical Center-North Campus. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 15th at 10:30 AM at Lemke Funeral Homes-Lyons Chapel, 2304 N 2nd St. Visitation will be held Sunday from 4-8 PM at the Funeral Home. Marvin was born April 1, 1941 in Clinton, IA to John F. and Lillian...

Marjorie C Daugherty

Marjorie C Daugherty

Mar 22, 2007

Marjorie C. Daugherty, 76, of Bellevue, passed away Thursday, March 22nd, 2007 at Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue. Marjorie was born November 16th, 1930 in Dubuque, daughter of the late Edward and Myrtle (Grant) Rowan Sr. She married James J. Daugherty February 16th, 1949 in Bellevue. He preceded her in death in 1990. Marjorie worked for Ensign Coil in...