Keith Bernard Muller

Keith Muller went home to be with his Lord (Jesus) on July 28, 2018 at the age of 71 years.

A visitation will be held at Cedar Hills Community Church on Wednesday, from 4 until 7 p.m. Funeral services: 11 a.m., Thursday, with visitation after 10 a.m. Teahen Funeral Home and Cremation Service are attending the family.

Service: 11 a.m. on Thursday, Cedar Hills Community Church.  Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, 4 to 7 p.m. Funeral  with an hour visitation one hour prior. Teahen Funeral Home and Cremation Service are attending the family.

He was born to Jacob and Tillie Muller and grew up in Aplington, Iowa, with his brother Terry. In 1968 until 1969, he bravely served with the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After being honorably discharged he made his home in Cedar Rapids. Keith married the love of his life, Suzanne “Sue” and together they raised three sons, Justin, Ryan and Casey.

Their family expanded to include daughters-in-law, Melissa, Kara and Cathy and grandchildren, Ashley, Austin, Alicia, Jakob and Jenna Muller.

Keith leaves a legacy of faith to his loving family. He had a strong belief that “God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” *John 3:16.  Keith showed by example how to live and how to die for Christ.

Instead of flowers memorials may be directed to the family.

Please pray for Judi and family in the passing of her husband, Paul.  A celebration of life is planned for Monday night, 4-7pm at Cedar Hills in the Gathering Space.

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Paul Botine, 73, of Cedar Rapids went to be with the Lord on Monday July 16th, 2018.

Paul was born December 4th, 1944 in Pocahontas, Iowa, the son of John Edward and Minnie Kramer Botine. He graduated from Pocahontas Public High School in 1963. After high school Paul enlisted in the US Army. On December 8, 1967 Paul married his high school sweetheart, Judi Luft. They made their first home in Spencer, Iowa where Paul began his career in industrial sales. The job eventually led them to Cedar Rapids where he worked until his retirement.

Survivors include his wife of 50 ½ years, Judi, his children, Troy, Travis (Amy) Botine, April (Kurt) Aarhus, 5 grandchildren, Brookelyn and Bradyn Botine, Kaitlyn (Ryan) Spellerberg, Alexis and Kylee Aarhus.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers and 1 sister.

Paul enjoyed spending time outdoors, cleaning the cars, and working in their yard. He took great pride in everything he did.

The family would like to thank the staff at Mercy Hospital, Linn Manor, and Hospice Compassus for the love, care, and attention given to Paul.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Paul’s memory may be directed to the family.  Donations may also be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, East Central Iowa Chapter.

Lonnie L. Ondracek, 78, of Blairstown, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Visitation: 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, July 20, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Saturday, July 21, 2018, at Cedar Hills Community Church, Cedar Rapids. Burial: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Blairstown, Iowa.

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