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Curtis LaShawn Cobbins known as "Shaun" to many, was born on October 27, 1980, to the union of Thelma Jean and Curtis "Pops" Cobbins in Maywood IL. He accepted Christ at a young age at Second Baptist Church and later in life, he attended Lifeline Church in Cicero, IL. He attended McKinley Elementary thru 5th grade then Roosevelt Jr. High and graduated in 1994, and Proviso West High School in Hillside, IL, where he graduated in 1998. He then attended Triton College in River Forest, IL, where he was interested in Computer Arts Design and Engineering.
Shaun was a very charismatic person and found common interests with people that enjoyed life! He had a group of childhood friends known as "The Crew'' who kept in contact with one another daily with inspirational messages as well as tons of jokes, laughs, and roasting one another. Shaun was the one on most days to kick off the day with just a simple "Good Morning Fam" message. He enjoyed cooking, watching Chicago team sports, discussing "the good old days'', but most of all, listening to great music. You could find him listening to old skool, new skool, and everything in between. That was truly his passion in which he had an ear for. He could briefly hear a beat and tell you which songs they originated from; a true producer at heart.
Shaun was a very hard working man that worked at a plethora of jobs to be knowledgeable in multiple fields. He worked at Best Buy in Downers Grove and Melrose Park #322, as a Car-Fi Installer from 1997 until 2005. Where he met his wife, Aja "The Love of his Life" in 1999, and a few friends that became close like family. He also worked as a truck driver at Continental Express in Elk Grove IL, where he literally drove everywhere. Then on to Barbara A. Sizemore Academy (BASA) of Betty Shabazz International Charter Schools, as a Security Officer from Feb 2019 until his untimely demise. "The Village '' were they practiced African traditions, he was known as Baba Curtis, and in his short time there his co-workers grew close with him and some built a genuine appreciation for him. Some described him as The first and last amazing impression of the BSICS Network, always playing the best jams to keep your soul lifted."
In heaven, Shaun will join his maternal grandparents; Pearl and Wayne Payne; his paternal grandparents, Dorthy and Willie Cobbins; uncles, Calvin, William, Robert, and Willie Cobbins; aunts, Dorthy, and Jackie Cobbins; and his first cousin, Rodney, who he adored greatly like a big brother.
Visitation Sunday 3:00 - 5:00 PM. Monday 12:00 - 1:00 PM with Funeral Service Monday 1:00 PM all at Roeder Mortuary. Graveside Service Tuesday 12:30 PM at Iowa Veterans Cemetery Adel, IA. Reception to follow Graveside service. Memorials Josie Harper Hospice House, Living Grace Lutheran Church, VNA Hospice.
She was born on May 20, 1922, the youngest daughter of William and Anna M. (Hahn) Finck in Putnam township in Fayette County. She married William G. Schabacker on May 11, 1996, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Aurora. He preceded her in death.
Ruth attended the Aurora public school, graduating in 1940, and earned a degree in elementary education at Wartburg College in Waverly in 1942. She then started her 42-year career in education, teaching until 1984. She taught in Dundee, Union, and Shell Rock and retired from the Waverly-Shell Rock schools after teaching fourth grade in Shell Rock for 38 years.
Survived by: her six nieces and nephews, John (Janet) Boyens of Bettendorf, Joyce Schuldt of Winthrop, Thelma Franks of Manchester, Willis Boyens of Lamont, Grace Munson of Manchester and Helen Milligan of Waterloo.
Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14, at Faith Lutheran Church, Shell Rock, with burial in Madison Cemetery, rural Aurora. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until services Monday at the church.
Throughout her growing up years, she was very active in Lutheran league and held various offices. Church was a very important part of her life; helping her parents with the custodial duties as well as other church activities. She also enjoyed raising gladiolas and would share them for Sunday services at Bartels.
He attended the Troy Mills schools. Mr. Morris farmed with his family and then on his own. He also was a heavy equipment operator and engineer doing road construction. He was a member of the Walker United Methodist Church in Walker and the Walker Lions Club.
Margaret graduated from Geneseo High School in 1937 and attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls for a year before returning to Traer and working at Please U Caf in Traer. She and her husband moved to the Young family farm southwest of town, and they partnered to keep their livestock and grain farm running; they earned the distinction of becoming a Century farm.
She attended the Traer United Presbyterian Church for 78 years. Margaret was a member of the church choir, the Missionary Society, Bonne Valente, the Order of Eastern Star, White shrine, Iowana Club, the Farm Bureau, Bon Homme, and most recently, was a member of the local Traer PEO women organization. She taught Sunday School and was known as a leader in church work and church-related organizations. She was on the board of directors for Sunrise Hill Care Center for over 20 years.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at United Presbyterian Church, Traer, with burial in Buckingham Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until services at the church. Overton Funeral Home, Traer, is assisting the family.
Margaret loved basketball and baseball and making people laugh with stories and jokes. She traveled frequently by bus or plane with Robert in retirement. She beamed with joy bouncing her push-button accordion on her knee while playing renditions of lively music. Her pantry always held at least one box of her famous Scotch shortbread.
He attended school through the eighth grade. Boyd worked for Roach's Elevator in Plainfield before becoming the director of an elevator in Hudson and then held the same position at an elevator in Jesup. He eventually took a job as a butter churner at Mississippi Valley, now known as Land O Lakes, in Cedar Falls. He closed out his working career at Viking Pump in Cedar Falls. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Nashua.
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, Oct. 11, at St. John Lutheran Church in Nashua, preceded by an hour of visitation, with burial in Willow Lawn Cemetery, Plainfield. Visitation was also held Thursday, Oct. 10, at Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory - Olson Chapel in Nashua.
In 1984, he retired and the couple traveled more, visiting Canada, Hawaii and Alaska. Boyd loved golfing and sports - baseball being his favorite. He cherished spending time with his grandchildren and spoiling them. He is reunited with Ida, and he will be missed dearly by his family and friends.
He worked at Windor Inc. in Evansdale for many years, and then for Bertch Cabinet in Waterloo, retiring in 2018. He was a member of the Sons of AMVETS Post 49 and Fraternal Order of the Eagles for 20 years.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Algona, with visitation from 9:30 a.m. until services at the church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Algona. Local visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at St. Stephen the Witness Catholic Student Center, Cedar Falls, where there will be a 7 p.m. vigil service. Richardson Funeral Service is assisting the family.
She liked to read, loved the Cubs and Minnesota Wild hockey team, and anything chocolate. Eileen looked forward to Saturdays in Readlyn and Sunday family get-togethers. She always enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and family. She was an excellent cook and always fed anyone who stopped over to visit.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, with entombment to follow in the Mount Olivet Cemetery Mausoleum, both in Waterloo. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday at Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service on South Street, where there will be a 4 p.m. Legion of Mary rosary. Visitation will continue for one hour before services at the church.
She loved all types of gardening and was known as the Rose Queen. Ann loved spending summers in Colorado. She sewed beautiful quilts and clothing and cooked full-spread holiday meals. She loved animals and the Cedar Falls Tigers. Most of all, Ann was a great wife, mother and friend.
Tommy graduated from Hudson High School in 1976. He worked various jobs in the area including Winnebago Industries in Forest City and Hy-Vee stores, and most recently as a driver for Quest Diagnostics until his retirement 2018.
Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Cedar Falls, with burial to take place following cremation at Mount Olivet Cemetery at a later date. Visitation 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at Locke Funeral Home and for an hour before services Friday at the church.
OELWEIN -- Arnold F.W. Jesse, 98, longtime resident of Oelwein and recently of Manchester, died Monday, Oct. 7, at Northbrook Manor Care Center in Cedar Rapids; services 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at Zion Lutheran Church in Oelwein, with burial at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, rural Oelwein, with military honors by the Ross Reid American Legion Post 9 Honor Guard of Oelwein; visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein, (319) 283-4922, and for an hour before services at the church on Friday; memorials directed to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight or the church of the donor's choice. Online condolences at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com.
Penny graduated from Newton High School in 1960. She worked for Maytag Co. in Newton briefly. She worked for Lonergan Drug Store and later was employed as a teller for Lincoln Savings Bank. Due to health issues, she retired in 1981.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at Union Congregational United Church of Christ in Reinbeck, with burial at Reinbeck City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, and at 9:30 a.m. Friday, all at the church. Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, French-Hand Chapel is assisting the family.
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