Aldrich, Hillard Harold

Hillard Harold Aldrich, 95, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 29, 2010. He was born near Lansing, Iowa, on Feb. 6, 1915, the son of Willard and Constance Aldrich.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Amy MacDougall; a brother, Sidney; six children, Judy (Ken) Buch, Wendell (Mary), Stanley (Doris), Wayne, Betty (Gary) Karkosh and Donna (Mark) Anderson; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Harold came to Cedar Rapids in 1953. His creativity, people skills and integrity were employed in his various professions including farming, driving streetcars and working for the Cedar Rapids Parks Department. He was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church. He loved telling stories, helping others, serving God and being with his family.

The family will be receiving friends from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Family and friends will be celebrating Harold's life at 10 a.m. Friday at Calvary Baptist Church in Cedar Rapids, by Pastor Rev. Jay Jentink. A graveside service will begin at 4 p.m. at Center Baptist Church, near Lansing, Iowa.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established and may be sent to 2306 Upland Dr. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.

Please sign the online guest book for Harold at under obituaries.