Archive - Aug 7, 2012

Gary G. Kile, 76, of Marion, died July 30, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center. Funeral services were held Aug. 2, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Marion. The Rev. Greg Williamson officiated. Burial was at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Local survivors include his son, Craig A. (Stacey) Kile of Solon, and his grandchildren, Haley and Jessica Birch, both of Solon.

Louis E. Becicka, 91, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, July 28, 2012, at Silver Pines Nursing Home. Funeral Services were held July 31 at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids with the Rev. Dr. W. Bramwell Harnish presiding. Burial followed at Czech National Cemetery.

Several weeks ago, I wrote a column about cooking for one, and some ways to prevent food waste when forced to buy groceries in family-size packages. Several people responded to my comments, and said they appreciated the suggestions. A couple said they still miss the cooking column I used to write. So, maybe it’s not too soon to write about food again.