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Andrew Roberts
Aug 1, 2008
TAMA-Andrew Roberts, age 70, of Tama, died Friday, August 1, 2008 at his home on the Meskwaki Settlement under the care of Iowa Hospice following a lengthy illness. He was surrounded by his family and friends. Traditional Graveside Services will be held on Sunday, August 3, 2008 at 2:00 PM at the Meskwaki Cemetery on the Settlement in rural Tama...
Dorothy Maxine King
Jul 27, 2008
TOLEDO-Dorothy Maxine King, age 96, of Bettendorf, formerly of Toledo, died Sunday, July 27, 2008 at the Iowa Masonic Health Care Facility in Bettendorf following a lengthy illness. At the request of Dorothy and Nelson King, a joint memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2008 from 2 to 4 PM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama. Private...
Wilbur Slick
Jul 25, 2008
TAMA-Wilbur Slick, age 78, of the Meskwaki Settlement, rural Tama, formerly of Cedar Falls, died peacefully on Friday, July 25, 2008 at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo. Traditional graveside services will be Sunday, July 27, 2008, at 2:00PM at the Morgan Cemetery on the settlement with Michael Keahna as speaker. A Traditional wake was held Saturday evening, (July...
Clement W. Riha
Jul 19, 2008
ELBERON- Clement W. Riha, age 77, of Elberon, died Saturday, July 19, 2008 at Sunny Hill Care Center in Tama due to a lengthy illness. A Funeral Liturgy will be held Friday, July 25, 2008 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...
Evelyn M. (Blazek) Stump
Jul 15, 2008
TOLEDO-Evelyn M. (Blazek) Stump, age 85, of Marion and formerly of Toledo, died Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at Linn Manor Care Center in Marion following a lengthy illness. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at 11:00 AM at the Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama with Pastor Dewey Grimes officiating. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in...
Eldon Raymond Florke
Jul 14, 2008
TAMA-Eldon Raymond Florke, age 70, of Tama, died on Monday, July 14, 2008 at his home in Tama following a sudden illness. Funeral Services will be held Friday, July 18, 2008 at 10:30 AM at the Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama with Pastor Dewey Grimes officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday, July 17, 2008 from 4-7 PM at the Kruse-Phillips...
Thomas "Papa" Umbarger
Jun 28, 2008
KEYSTONE-Thomas "Papa" Umbarger, age 61, of Keystone, died on Saturday, June 28, 2008 at his home in rural Keystone due to a lengthy illness. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at 1:00 PM at the Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama with Father Jack McClure officiating. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in rural Keystone. Visitation will...
Paula Gail Bradley
Jun 27, 2008
TAMA-Paula Gail Bradley, age 38, of Conrad, formerly of Tama, died Friday, June 27, 2008 at the Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center following a sudden illness. Memorial Services will be held on Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 2:30 PM at the Clutier Community Church with Pastor James Perry officiating. Private interment has been held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Tama....
Mindey Mae Barker
Jun 23, 2008
TAMA- Mindey Mae Barker, age 27, of Ames, formerly of Tama and Iowa Falls, died Monday, June 23, 2008 at St. Anthony Hospital in Carroll, Iowa following a sudden illness. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, June 27, 2008 at 10:30 AM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama with Pastor Dewey Grimes officiating. Interment will follow at Haven Cemetery...
Merrill C. Vileta
Jun 20, 2008
BROOKLYN- Merrill C. Vileta, age 68, of Brooklyn and formerly of Tama-Toledo, died Friday, June 20, 2008 at the Keokuk County Health Center in Sigourney, Iowa following a sudden illness. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 10:30 AM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama with Pastor Jerry Avise-Rouse officiating. Interment will follow at the Oak Hill...
Dean Cruikshank
Jun 8, 2008
TAMA-Dean Cruikshank, age 82, of Tama, died on Sunday, June 8, 2008, at Marshalltown Medical & Surgical Center following a lengthy illness. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 1:00 PM at the Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama with Pastor Ron Arends officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June...
Corita Sue Kesl
Jun 2, 2008
TAMA- Corita Sue Kesl, age 61, of Tama, died Monday, June 2, 2008 at Sunny Hill Care Center in Tama following a short illness. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 5, 2008 from 4-8 PM at the Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama with the family present from 6-8 PM. Private Interment will be at a future date at Rose Hill...
Jean Doloris Benda
May 28, 2008
TOLEDO-Jean Doloris Benda, age 83, of Cedar Rapids and formerly of Toledo, died on Wednesday May 28, 2008 at Higley Mansion Residential Care Center in Cedar Rapids following a brief illness. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, June 2, 2008 at 10:30 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Tama with Father Michael Mescher officiating. Interment will...
Carole E. Moffett
May 20, 2008
MONTOUR-Carole E. Moffett, age 92, a resident of Carrington Place of Toledo and formerly of Montour, died on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at the care center under the care of Iowa Hospice following a lengthy illness. Funeral Services will be held Friday, May 23, 2008 at 10:30 AM at the Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama with Pastor Jerry Avise-Rouse officiating....
Thelma Marie Janssen
May 12, 2008
TAMA-Thelma Marie Janssen, age 88, of Tama, died Monday, May 12, 2008 at Marshalltown Medical & Surgical Center following a lengthy illness. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 11:00 AM at the Living Faith United Methodist Church in Tama with Pastor Jerry Avise-Rouse officiating. Visitation will be from 10-11 AM, one hour prior to the...
Ruth F. Bennett
May 11, 2008
TAMA-Ruth F. Bennett, age 89, of Marshalltown and formerly of Tama, died on Sunday, May 11, 2008 at Marshalltown Medical & Surgical Center due to a short illness. Graveside Services will be held Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 11:00 AM at the Helena Cemetery in rural Tama. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 14, 2008 from 4-7 PM at the...
Marguerite L. Blake
May 5, 2008
TOLEDO-Marguerite L. Blake, age 97, of Marshalltown and formerly of Toledo, passed away Monday, May 5, 2008 at Marshalltown Medical & Surgical Center due to a short illness. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, May 9, 2008 at 10:30 AM at the First Presbyterian Church in Toledo. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo. Visitation will be Thursday,...
Louise A. Quigley
May 2, 2008
TAMA- Louise A. Quigley, age 78, of Tama died Friday, May 2, 2008 following a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 5, 2008 at 1:00 PM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama with Pastor Ron Arends officiating. Interment will be at Prairie View Cemetery in Gilman. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 4 from 4...
Joseph C. Svoboda
Apr 24, 2008
CLUTIER-Joseph C. Svoboda, age 75, of Clutier died Thursday, April 24, 2008 at Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo following a sudden illness. A funeral liturgy will be held on Monday, April 28, 2008 at 10:30 AM at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Tama. Interment will follow at St. Wenceslaus Cemetery in rural Clutier. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April...
Earl C. "Chet" Mceltree
Apr 10, 2008
TOLEDO-Earl C. "Chet" McEltree, age 85, of Toledo died on Thursday, April 10, 2008 at Carrington Place in Toledo following a short illness. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, April 14, 2008 at First Presbyterian Church in Toledo at 10:30 A.M. with Pastor Clair Hein and Pastor LaVern Seth officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo. Visitation...
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