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Robert F. "Bob" Coyle

Robert F. "Bob" Coyle

July 16, 2022

Robert F. "Bob" Coyle, 65, of Cedar Falls, died at home on Saturday, July 16, 2022.  He was born February 12, 1957 in Seattle, Washington, the son of R. Gerald and Marian (Mack) Coyle.  Bob grew up in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from Grosse Point South High School in 1975 and earned his BA in Theatre from Wayne...

Douglas Edward Coen

Douglas Edward Coen

July 15, 2022

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Douglas Edward Coen, 71, of Cedar Falls, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 15, 2022.  He was born November 27, 1950, in Creston, son of Edward and Shirley (Hall) Coen.  Doug graduated from Creston High School in 1968, then the University...

Eileen Joanne Korte

Eileen Joanne Korte

July 7, 2022

Eileen Joanne Korte, 84, of Cedar Falls, died Thursday, July 7, 2022, at the Western Home Deery Suites.  She was born May 30, 1938 on her family farm near Clarksville, Iowa, the daughter of Paul and Clara (Spier) Wiebke.  Eileen attended country school  and graduated from Plainfield High School.  She married Lloyd Korte on November 16, 1958 in...

Luella Elizabeth Zmolek

Luella Elizabeth Zmolek

July 5, 2022

Luella E. Zmolek, 98, of rural Cedar Falls, died Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Bickford Cottage, Cedar Falls.

She was born October 8, 1923 in Eagle Center.  Daughter of the late Leo and Angela Reiter.  She married Donald Zmolek on February 7, 1945 in Eagle Center.

She farmed with her husband in the Eagle Center...

Lavern Jack Schurman

Lavern Jack Schurman

July 5, 2022

LaVern Jack Schurman, 90, Cedar Falls, died Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at the University Of Iowa Hospital.  He was born September 12, 1931 in Eleanor, Iowa to the late Jell "Jack" and Louise (Johnson) Schurman.  LaVern faithfully served in the US Army in the Korean War.  On June 8, 1958, he was married to Yvonne Tiemens in Greene, Iowa. ...

Craig Lloyd Wilson

Craig Lloyd Wilson

July 3, 2022

Craig Lloyd Wilson, 68, of Waterloo, died Sunday, July 3, 2022, at MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center.  He was born November 24, 1953 in Sioux City, Iowa.  Craig was adopted by Duane and Doris (Williams) Wilson.  He graduated in 1973 from the Iowa School for the Deaf in Council Bluffs.  Craig worked at the AMC car dealership in Mt....

Donna Marie Kroeger

Donna Marie Kroeger

July 2, 2022

Donna Marie Kroeger, 94, of Cedar Falls, passed away at UPH/Allen Hospital on Saturday, July 2, 2022.  She was born December 9, 1927, in Fairbank, Iowa, daughter of Cassius and Mildred (Bushby) Ward.  Donna graduated from Fairbank High School in 1945, then attended Drake University in Des Moines for her B.A. in 1949.  After graduation, she taught in Roland...

Harold Edwin Sorensen

Harold Edwin Sorensen

June 29, 2022

PLEASE NOTE - GRUNDY ROAD WILL BE CLOSED SOUTH OF STRAYER ROAD ON THURSDAY FOR RESURFACING.  PLAN YOUR TRAVEL ACCORDINGLY IF YOU ARE COMING TO THE FUNERAL.

Harold Edwin Sorensen, 67, of Cedar Falls, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, June 29, 2022.  He was born in Cedar Falls on April 15, 1955, to...

William James "Bill" Craig, Jr.

William James "Bill" Craig, Jr.

June 26, 2022

William "Bill" James Craig, Jr. passed away Sunday afternoon, June 26 at UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital in Waterloo, IA.

Born to William and Evelyn Craig in Abington, PA, the family relocated to Toledo, IA where he graduated from South Tama County Community High School in 1964. He served in the United States Army...

Verdeen Ruth Peters

Verdeen Ruth Peters

June 23, 2022

Verdeen Ruth Peters, 88, of Rowlett, Texas, formerly of Cedar Falls, died at home Thursday, June 23, 2022.  She was born February 15, 1934 in Sumner, Iowa, the daughter of Ray and Minnie (Knoploh) Schlichting.  Verdeen attended country school and graduated from Sumner High School.  She married Vern Peters on August 22, 1953 and worked at Goodyear Tire...

Donna Jean Truelsen

Donna Jean Truelsen

June 19, 2022

Donna Jean (Johnsen) Truelsen of Storm Lake, IA went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 19, 2022. She died peacefully, with her family, at NewAldaya in Cedar Falls, IA.

She was born July 24, 1934, in Newell, IA. Her parents, Alfred G. and Erma J. (Penniman) Johnsen welcomed her into the world in...

Craig Roger Freese

Craig Roger Freese

June 17, 2022

Craig Roger Freese, 51, Cedar Falls, died Friday, June 17, 2022 at his home. He was born September 5, 1970 in Cedar Falls to Roger and Joy (Mills) Freese.  Following graduation from Cedar Falls High School he worked as a custodian in the area throughout his life.  Craig loved to have a beer while watching all kinds of sports;...

Ronald Linn Alexander

Ronald Linn Alexander

June 15, 2022

Ronald Linn Alexander, 58, of Cedar Falls, passed unexpectedly from natural causes in his beloved man cave on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.  He was born September 30, 1963, son of Gary and Judy (Rand) Alexander.  Ron graduated from Cedar Falls High School in 1983 and married the love of his life, Heidi Geving on November 2, 1985. ...

Leona M. Van Lengen

Leona M. Van Lengen

June 13, 2022

Leona M. Van Lengen, 89, of Grundy Center, formerly of Stout, died Monday, June 13, 2022, at Grundy County Memorial Hospital.  She was born September 21, 1932 in Grundy Center, the daughter of Sievert and Jennie (Engelkes) Van Hauen.  Leona graduated from Parkersburg High School and worked for several years at the UNI Library.  She married...

Tony Edmond Jensen

Tony Edmond Jensen

June 3, 2022

Tony Edmond Jensen, 59, Cedar Falls, died Friday, June 3, 2022 at Cedar Valley Hospice.  He was born September 11, 1962 in Cedar Falls to the late Tage and Sigrid (Pedersen) Jensen.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing in the local area when not working in the Maintenance Department at UNI.

Tony is survived by his brother, John...

Mary Louise Cordes

Mary Louise Cordes

June 2, 2022

Mary Louise Cordes, 89, Cedar Falls, died Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Deery Suites at the Western Home.

Mary was born October 21, 1932 in Cedar Falls to the late Will E. and Esther M. (Thierman) Fruchtenicht.  Following her graduation from high school, she married Vernon John Cordes on August 8, 1952 in Cedar Falls.  The couple...

Mark L. Klinehart

Mark L. Klinehart

June 2, 2022

Mark L. Klinehart, 65, Dike, died Thursday, June 2, 2022 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Mark was born November 9, 1956 in Cedar Falls to Marlys (Kruger) and the late Roy Klinehart.  He graduated from UNI with a B.A....

Yvonne Faye Schurman

Yvonne Faye Schurman

June 1, 2022

Yvonne Faye Schurman, 85, of Cedar Falls, passed away on June 1, 2022, at UnityPoint Health/Allen Memorial Hospital of Waterloo.  She was born in Greene, Iowa, on October 9, 1936, daughter of Albert and Genevieve (Hinders) Tiemens.  Yvonne graduated from Greene High School with the Class of 1955, then worked for Lutheran Mutual Life Insurance Company in Waverly.  On...

Marianne Joyce Nemmers

Marianne Joyce Nemmers

June 1, 2022

Marianne Joyce Nemmers, 92, of Cedar Falls died peacefully at NewAldaya Lifescapes on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.  She was born in Cedar Rapids on April 22, 1930, daughter and sole child of Ernest A. and Mary K. (Soucek) Lenk. Marianne attended West High School in Waterloo, and was a secretary at various locations, most working years spent...

William Edwin Heine

William Edwin Heine

May 31, 2022

Cedar Falls – William E. (Bill) Heine, 84, of Cedar Falls died Tuesday, May 31 st at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo.  He was born February 13, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, son of William A. and Della Mae  (Morris) Heine.  Bill graduated High School in Chicago, then attended Iowa State University with a degree in Horticulture.  He...

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