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ZONGXIAN "PETER" CHEN
Iowa City

Zongxian "Peter" Chen, 90, of Iowa City, died on Friday, May 1, 2020, at Windmill Manor in Coralville.
Peter donated his body to the University of Iowa Deeded Body Program. No services are planned at this time. At a later date, burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Coralville. In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials may be directed to the Chinese Church of Iowa City or the Chinese School of Iowa City. Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service in Iowa City is handling arrangements.
Zongxian was born June 24, 1929, in Zhangjiakou, China, to Yingji Chen and Yufang Hu. He grew up in China, where he earned his bachelor's degree in English from Beijing Normal University. Peter later married Yueling Li in Tianjin, China, on Jan. 17, 1975. The couple moved to Iowa City in 1989 and enjoyed 35 memorable years together before she died in 2010.
Peter founded the Chinese School of Iowa City located in North Liberty, where he was a dedicated teacher and principal for 17 years and later received an Award of Excellence in teaching cultural diversity from the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. He also was a longtime Christian of the Chinese Church of Iowa City. Peter had worked for the Department of Physics at the University of Iowa as a custodian and for the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as a custodian for 17 years, retiring at 78 years old.
His dedication to helping the Chinese community of Iowa City was seen by all, and he will be missed by many.
While in Iowa City, he married Yuqin Sun on March 26, 2019.
He is survived by his wife, Yuqin Sun of Iowa City; two daughters, Xiaofang "Kathy" Chen of Miami and Shen (Zhang) of Los Angeles; two stepdaughters, Wei "Willa" Bian of Pennsylvania and Xiaohe Chen of China; five grandchildren, Jinzhao Sheng, Ningning, Andy Su, Liang Cui and Jiuzhou Cao; and three siblings, all of China.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his ex-wife, Yueling Li; one sister; and one son.
Condolences: www.lensingfuneral.com.

WILLIAM "BILL" YOUNG
Mount Vernon

William "Bill" Young, 99, of Mount Vernon, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at Hallmark Care Center. Visitation: 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, May 8, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services in Mount Vernon. A maximum of 10 people will be allowed into the funeral home at one
time. Please follow social distancing requirements and plan to wait outside for your turn. Private family burial: Lisbon Cemetery.
Survivors include his children, Sandra (Donald) Meyers of Fort Myers, Fla., Debra (Allen) Forest of Cedar Rapids, and son, Kenneth Billman of Cedar Rapids; son-in-law, Howard Hemmer of Beloit, Wis.; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and many extended family members and friends.
William Young was born Nov. 11, 1920, in Chemung, Ill., to Chris and Sophia (Mutchow) Young. He married Edna (Ohrt) Billman on April 15, 1961, in Lisbon. He was a lifelong resident of the Mount Vernon/Lisbon area. Bill was a jack of all trades. He worked in construction and farmed in the latter part of his life. He loved growing and selling his famous sweet corn. He enjoyed dancing, playing cards, mainly Euchre, the out-
doors, and especially playing pranks on and razzin' the grandkids.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Edna; daughters, Amy Hemmer, Linda Hill and Ronda Malcom; his eight siblings; and beloved dog, Rascal.
The family would like to give special thanks to the Hallmark Care Center staff for the loving care Billy received the last several years.
Please share your support and memories with Bill's family on his tribute wall at www.stewartbaxter.com under obituaries.

JULIA LOUISE RUPPENKAMP
Riverside

Julia Louise Ruppenkamp, 85, of Riverside, died unexpectedly early Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at Mercy in Iowa City.
According to the wishes of Julia and her family, she will be cremated and a
memorial service will be planned for this fall. Burial will be in St. Stanislaus Cemetery in rural Hills. Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service in Iowa City is handling arrangements.
She was born Aug. 10, 1934, in Red Oak, Iowa, the daughter of John and Mary "Catherine" (Pfeiffer) Ruth. Julia grew up in Cosgrove.
She graduated from Cosgrove High School and graduated from Iowa City Commercial College.
She met Earl Ruppenkamp at a Junior Farm Bureau dance. They were married Sept. 20, 1955, in Cosgrove, and the couple moved to the Riverside area in 1959. Julia provided for her family as both a farmwife and mother to their children. She was constantly baking and her pies were enjoyed by many. Julia loved flowers and grew them in her garden to share with others, especially the residents at Atrium Village.
She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and St. Joseph's Altar & Rosary Society in Hills.
Julia is survived by her husband, Earl; children, Mark, Ann and Jane; and a brother, John Ruth.
Her parents preceded her in death.
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