Archive - 2013

SOLON– “Lonesome Road,” the musical tribute to the late Hank Williams, will be playing at the Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island and the Senior Advocates are planning a trip on Wednesday, Jan. 16, not just for seniors, but for anyone who would enjoy memories of this country music icon. Ticket price is $40. Additional donations will be applied to fuel charges and support for the Old Gold Senior Dining site manager’s position. Call 319-624-2710 to register or sign up at Old Gold Dining.

Wrestlers still undefeated

Dale Henry Peters, 76, of Maquoketa, formerly of Grand Mound, died Tuesday morning, Jan. 1, 2012, in his home.
A Service of Christian Burial was held Jan. 4 in the United Methodist Church, DeWitt, with the Rev. Chuck Kelsey officiating. Military rites and burial were at Clinton Lawn Cemetery.

Shirley J. McGrew, 85, longtime resident of the Coralville area, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
Funeral services were held Jan. 5 at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City, with burial following at Oak Hill Cemetery, Coralville.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in her memory. Online condolences may be sent for her family through the web at www.gayandciha.com.

Genevieve Ruth Kromminga, 85, died Jan. 1, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids following a brief illness. A memorial service was held Jan. 3 at St. John Lutheran Church in Keystone, with the Rev. Andrew Wright officiating. Private committal services were held at Keystone Cemetery.
A memorial fund has been established.
Genevieve was born Dec. 5, 1927, in Dysart to John and Rose (Stahr) Konicek. On Dec. 15, 1947, she was united in marriage to Edmund “Eddie” Kromminga at the St. John Lutheran Parsonage in Keystone. He preceded her in death on Oct. 27, 2009.