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Obituaries

Marvin Wilslef

Submitted by admin on Thu, 01/16/2014 - 9:46pm

Marvin D. Wilslef, 80, of Oxford Junction, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.
Remembrance services were held on Jan. 12 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Oxford Junction.
Marvin D. Wilslef was born Aug. 14, 1933, to Melvin and Jean (Jaynes) Wilslef in Preston. He was united in marriage to Linda Haptonstall in September 1974 in Anamosa. They later divorced.
He was a mechanic for many years. He was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Oxford Junction and American Legion Wapsie Post # 473. He was also a volunteer firefighter.


Michael Andrle

Submitted by admin on Thu, 01/09/2014 - 8:38pm

Michael Andrew Andrle, 61, of Des Moines (formerly of Ely) passed away on Monday, Dec. 30, 2013, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, following many weeks of hospice care at home. The family wishes to thank the caregivers who helped Michael remain at home. It was Michael’s wish that his body be deeded to the medical program at the University of Iowa upon his death.
Michael’s family greeted friends at a visitation to celebrate his life on Jan. 9 at the Avacentre at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids. A private gathering will be held with family and friends in Des Moines at a later date.


Kenneth Atwater

Submitted by admin on Thu, 01/09/2014 - 8:38pm

Kenneth James Atwater, 63, of Manchester, passed away on Dec. 27, 2013, surrounded by his family at his home.
Funeral Mass was held Dec. 30 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Masonville. Visitation was December 29, with a Scripture Service at the Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Manchester. Burial was in the Silver Creek Cemetery, Robinson.
Kenneth was born on May 24, 1950, in Cedar Rapids to Harold and Inez (Zenisek) Atwater. He graduated from Center Point High School in 1968. On Nov. 13, 1974, he was united in marriage to Patricia Ann McDowell in Masonville.


Velda Brainard

Submitted by admin on Thu, 01/09/2014 - 8:39pm

Velda Brainard, 94, died at her home in North English on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014. Memorial Services were held on Jan. 5 at the Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service in North English. Chaplin Mike Patterson officiated. Burial was in the North English Cemetery. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the North English Community Center or first responders. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com under obituaries.


Gertrude Coleman

Submitted by admin on Thu, 01/09/2014 - 8:41pm

Gertrude “Gert” Coleman, 69, died Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, at her home.
Funeral services were held Jan. 3 at the Henderson-Barker Funeral Home in West Branch. A memorial fund has been established. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hendersonbarkerfuneralhome.com.
Gertrude was born Aug. 5, 1944, in Muscatine, the daughter of James and Gertrude Cozad. She was united in marriage to Arnold Coleman Sr. For 23 years she had been employed at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics working in several departments, most recently the eye clinic.


Daniel Dauber

Submitted by admin on Thu, 01/09/2014 - 8:42pm

Daniel E. Dauber, 52, died Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.
Private family services were held on Dec. 30. A memorial fund has been established. Online condolences may be made to the family at hendersonbarkerfuneralhome.com.
Dan was born Nov. 10, 1961, in Iowa City, the son of Donald Dauber and Patricia Birkett. He graduated from West Branch High School in 1980. He was united in marriage to Laurie Kofoed on Aug. 11, 1984, in West Branch. Dan and Laurie owned and operated General Pest Control in Iowa City. He was a member of the West Branch United Methodist Church.