Mark Grgurich funeral plans - cyclist procession planned

Mon August 31 2009
Posted Aug 31, 2009
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Des Moines, IA [updated 9-1-09 with cyclist procession plans] The funeral for Mark Grgurich has been announced.

Mark Grgurich Born on Nov. 1, 1954 Departed on Aug. 30, 2009 and resided in Des Moines, IA. Visitation: Thursday, Sep. 3, 2009 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Service: Friday, Sep. 4, 2009 11:00 am Westover Funeral Home 6337 Hickman Road Des Moines, IA US 50322 515-276-4567 map | Driving Directions Arrangements by Iles Funeral Homes ~ Westover Chapel

A Cyclist Procession to the Funeral In memory of Mark, a cycling procession will take place on Friday Sept 4th. We will ride from the Northwest Community Center in Beaverdale to the Westover Funeral Home. After the funeral the procession will continue to the Glendale Cemetery for burial. All cyclists are welcome. Cycling attire is appropriate. Depart 10:15 am. Ride to Funeral Home Northwest Community Center 5110 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310 (Spillover parking - library and New Image fitness center parking lots) Following funeral, burial is at Glendale Cemetery 4909 University Ave Des Moines, IA 50311-3305 Cyclists will also be part of the procession to the cemetery. Family's requests - Keep this about Mark, and not the political side, nor the petition to ban bikes. BIKEIOWA request - This day is about Mark - the cyclist who died doing something legal. Be adamant that you will speak only if they don't include anything about bike ban petition. It is not right. PLEASE show up if you can.