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Rhodes, Omar J. (1906-1970)
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Kalona, Iowa. — Funeral services for Omar J. Rhodes, 64, long-time teacher here, were held Aug. 4 at the Kalona Mennonite Church. Rev. Carl Smeltzer, the pastor, officiated. |
Kalona, Iowa. — Funeral services for Omar J. Rhodes, 64, long-time teacher here, were held Aug. 4 at the Kalona Mennonite Church. Rev. Carl Smeltzer, the pastor, officiated. |
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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1970 Aug 13 p. 10
Birth date: 1906
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Long-Time Teacher Dies at Kalona
Kalona, Iowa. — Funeral services for Omar J. Rhodes, 64, long-time teacher here, were held Aug. 4 at the Kalona Mennonite Church. Rev. Carl Smeltzer, the pastor, officiated.
Mr. Rhodes died at his home east of Kalona on Aug. 1 after an illness of several months. He had taught in public schools for 44 years, the last 10 years as a member of the faculty of Mid-Prairie Junior High School in Kalona. He was a member of the Iowa City and Mt. Pleasant antique car clubs.
Surviving are his widow, the former Edna Yoder, three sons, one daughter, and six grandchildren.