Russell W. Iiams (2008)

IIAMS, MUCK, JOHNSON, KALIANOFF, CHRISTENSEN, WADDELL, OWENS

Posted By: Shirley Keating (email)
Date: 4/20/2008 at 22:04:41

Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa
April 2, 2008

RUSSELL IIAMS, CEDAR RAPIDS

Russell W. Iiams, 67, of Cedar Rapids died March 28, 2008, at his home following a long illness.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 1, at Cedar Hills Community Church in Cedar Rapids with the Revs. Leonard Ranson and Kent Landhuis officiating. Burial was at Linwood Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. A memorial fund has been established in Russell’s name. Arrangements were handled by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. Online condolences may be made at www.murdochfuneralhome.com.

Russell Iiams was born March 27, 1941, to Henry and Alice (Muck) Iiams of Peru. His marriage to Nanci Johnson took place May 9, 1964, in Peru. Russell was the owner of Mid-Western Exterminating Company for 38 years. His community involvement included coaching his children and others through the YMCA.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Royal, Vernon and Raymond Iiams; and three sisters, Mary Kalianoff, Luellen Christensen and Doris Waddell.

He is survived by his wife, Nanci, of Cedar Rapids; children, Terry Iiams, Stacy Iiams and Dustin Iiams, all of Cedar Rapids; a sister, Evelyn Owens of Lorimor; and four grandchildren.