July 13, 2015

 Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated Council Agendas and Minutes Page
• July 14 City Council Mtg Agenda and attachments
• June 29th Special Meeting Minutes 
• June 9th Regular Meeting Minutes
•  Updated U-H Residents in News Page
• Jeri Irvine Obituary
• Jerelyn "Jeri" Felske Irvine, 59 Jerelyn "Jeri" Felske Irvine died peacefully Friday, July 10th at Mercy Hospice in Iowa City.
  
  A funeral service to celebrate Jeri's life will be Monday, July 13th at 6 PM at Zion Lutheran Church with Rev. Mark Pries officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 4 to 6PM at the Church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the University of Iowa Children's Hospital or the charity of the donor's choice.
  
  Jeri was born January 14, 1956 in Davenport, the daughter of R.E. (Joe) Felske and Shirley Meyer. She was educated in Bettendorf schools, graduated from High School in 1974 and received her bachelor's degree in journalism at the University of Iowa in 1983. While in Bettendorf Jeri played basketball and was a tot lot teacher. Jeri loved high school class reunions and helped in their planning. Jeri owned and operated " Jiminy Cricket" preschool in St. James Church in Bettendorf.
  
  Jeri survived three kidney transplants: 1974-1979-1980. The last of which worked until she died. Thirty five years on July 10th.
  
  After graduating from the University of Iowa, Jeri worked at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for 32 years: Department of Surgery, EMSLRC , Red Coats and the marketing department , where she was associated with the hospital's Noon News publication.
  
  She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church.
  
  
  Jeri was a huge Hawkeye fan, living close to Kinnick Stadium and UIHC. Jeri loved her dog Nancy, who passed away recently. Jeri loved people and always ran into a familiar face when out around town. She was a soccer mom for her son Johnny and has been especially proud of his accomplishments on the piano, etc. She loved being active in PTO when Johnny was growing up.
  
  Jeri is survived by her son John Irvine IV "Johnny"; her mother Shirley Felske of Sun City, AZ; her brother and sister-in-law, Kenny and Julie (Schiltz) of Highlands Ranch, CO; niece, Kara Felskeand nephew Tyler Felske; her former spouse, John Irvine III; and god-daughter, Anne Marie Parker of Cedar Rapids; and many friends.
  
  Jeri was preceded in death by father.
  
  May you always know peace, love, light and laughter! Thank you