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Thomas 'Tom" Tague
Jun 5, 2009
TAMA-Thomas "Tom" Tague, age 66, of Tama, died Friday, June 5, 2009 at Sunny Hill Care Center in Tama under the care of Iowa Hospice. There will be no visitation or services. Thomas was born on November 4, 1942, in Belle Plaine, Iowa, the son of Joe and Leona (Mousel) Tague. He graduated from Belle Plaine High School in 1960...
Marcus Martin Arp
Jun 5, 2009
Marcus Martin Arp, age 62, of Fresno, California, died Friday June 5, 2009 following a sudden illness. Graveside services and a celebration of Marcus' life will take place on Friday, June 19, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Waltham Cemetery in rural Elberon. Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home, Tama-Toledo is handling the arrangements. Marcus was born on June 30, 1946 in Traer, the...
Frederick "Fred" W. Dvorak
May 13, 2009
CLUTIER-Frederick "Fred" W. Dvorak, age 62, of Cedar Rapids and formerly of Clutier, died Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. A Funeral Liturgy will be held Monday, May 18, 2009 at 10:30 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Tama with Deacon Joe Behounek officiating. Interment will follow at Holy Trinity Cemetery in rural Toledo....
Gary Alan Ramsdell
May 13, 2009
TOLEDO-Gary Alan Ramsdell, age 71, of Toledo, died Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at Marshalltown Medical & Surgical Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the St. Patrick Catholic Church in Tama with Father Michael Mescher officiating. Interment will be private at a future date. Visitation will be held Friday, May...
Lois Ann Patterson
May 7, 2009
TOLEDO-Lois Ann Patterson, age 78, of Toledo, died Thursday, May 7, 2009 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, May 11, 2009 at 10:30 AM at First Presbyterian Church in Toledo with Pastor Clair Hein officiating. Private interment will be held at a future date. Memorial Visitation will...
Rob Kenkel
Apr 24, 2009
TOLEDO- Rob Kenkel, age 21, of Toledo, died Friday, April 24, 2009 in an automobile accident in Tama County. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 10:30 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Tama with Pastor Mary Schnepf of Christ United Methodist Church in Toledo officiating. Interment will follow at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo. Visitation...
Kristi Jan (Brown) Anderson
Apr 22, 2009
TAMA-Kristi Jan (Brown) Anderson, age 35, of Tama, died Wednesday, April 22, 2009 suddenly in Tama. Traditional Graveside Services will be held on Friday, April 24, 2009 at 2:00 PM at the Meskwaki Cemetery on the Settlement in rural Tama with Homer Bear Jr. as Speaker. A Traditional Wake was held on Thursday evening at the Fox Clan Ceremonial Building...
Alice Stella Tomas
Apr 16, 2009
TAMA-Alice Stella Tomas, age 87, of Tama, died Thursday, April 16, 2009, at her home in Tama under the care of Iowa River Hospice. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, April 20, 2009 at 10:30 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Tama with Father Michael Mescher officiating. Interment will follow at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Tama....
Darlene Anna Sedlacek
Apr 12, 2009
TAMA- Darlene Anna Sedlacek, age 82, of Tama, died Sunday, April 12, 2009 at Grinnell Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 10:30 AM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama with Rev. Dewey Grimes officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo. Visitation will be held on Wednesday...
Heath Allen Neave
Apr 11, 2009
TAMA- Heath Allen Neave, age 31, of Marshalltown formerly of Tama, died Saturday, April 11, 2009 at his home following a sudden illness. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 1:00 PM at Oak Hill Cemetery in Tama with Rev. Dewey Grimes officiating. Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home, Tama-Toledo is handling the arrangements. Heath was born on December...
Carroll Francis "Cap" Moyer
Apr 9, 2009
TOLEDO-Carroll Francis "Cap" Moyer, age 81, died Thursday, April 9, 2009, at the Mahaska Hospital in Oskaloosa under the care of Mahaska Hospice. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 10:30 AM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Tama. Visitation will be held Monday, April 13, 2009 from 5-8...
Richard G. "Dicky" Tesar
Apr 9, 2009
TOLEDO-Richard G. "Dicky" Tesar Jr., age 43, of Davenport and formerly of Toledo, died Thursday, April 9, 2009 at his home in Davenport. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, April 15 at 5:00 PM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama. Interment will be private. Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 15, 2009 from 2:00 PM until the time of service...
Romayne E. Pansegrau
Apr 7, 2009
TOLEDO-Romayne E. Pansegrau, age 81, of Toledo, died Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at Sunny Hill Care Center in Tama under the care of Grinnell Regional Hospice following a lengthy illness. Funeral Services will be held Friday, April 10, 2009 at 10:30 AM at Living Faith United Methodist Church in Tama with Pastor Jerry Avise-Rouse officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside...
Wm A. "Bill" Benda
Apr 4, 2009
TAMA- Wm. A. "Bill" Benda, age 98, of Tama, died Saturday, April 4, 2009 at his home under the care of Iowa Hospice following a short illness. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at 10:30 AM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama. Interment will follow at National Cemetery in rural Vining. Visitation will be held on...
Gladys Marie Lenhart
Apr 2, 2009
TAMA- Gladys Marie Lenhart, age 82, of Tama, died Thursday, April 2, 2009 at her home following a sudden illness. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 6, 2009 at 10:30 AM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama at with Rev. Dewey Grimes officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Tama. Visitation will be held on Sunday,...
Doris J. Polka
Mar 17, 2009
TAMA- Doris J. Polka, age 79, of Tama, died Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at her home under the care of Grinnell Regional Hospice. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, March 20, 2009 at 10:30 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Tama with Father Michael Mescher officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo. Visitation will...
Eric Dee Graham
Mar 16, 2009
CHELSEA- Eric Dee Graham, age 36, of Chelsea, died Monday, March 16, 2009 in an automobile accident in Tama County. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 21, 2009 at 10:30 AM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama with Pastor Jerry Avise-Rouse officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo. Visitation will be Friday, March 20, 2009 from 4-8...
John F. Klenk
Mar 7, 2009
TOLEDO-John F. Klenk, age 65, of Marshall, Texas, formerly of Toledo died Saturday, March 7, 2009 at Good Shepard Hospital in Longview, Texas following a short illness. Funeral Services will be held Friday, March 13, 2009 at 10:30 AM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 12,...
Peggy Lacina
Mar 7, 2009
TOLEDO-Peggy Lacina, age 62, of Toledo, died Saturday, March 7, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines due to a sudden illness. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 10:30 AM at the Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo. Visitation will be held Monday, March 9, 2009 from 6-8...
Jan Ridout
Mar 6, 2009
TOLEDO-Jan Ridout, age 66, of Toledo, died Friday, March 6, 2009 at Marshalltown Medical & Surgical Center in Marshalltown. She was a hero and inspiration to many from the example she showed throughout her courageous battle with cancer. Funeral Services will be held Monday, March 9, 2009 at 10:30 AM at Christ United Methodist Church Worship Center in Toledo. Interment...
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