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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 2025

Page

8

Barbara Ann Cook of Coggon Iowa dies at 88

Barbara Ann Cook 88 of Coggon Iowa died February 26 2025. A memorial service is set for March 3 2025 at Zion Presbyterian Church Coggon with a 11:00 a.m. service and a celebration of life to 3:00 p.m. at the Coggon American Legion. She was born May 26 1936 in Cedar Rapids daughter of Ben and Leota Boddicker raised in Alburnett and a 1954 Alburnett High School graduate. She worked at Linn County Courthouse elevator operator Collins Radio and as a school cook in Coggon. Barb married Don Cook June 9 1957 and lived in Coggon for over 60 years. She was active in Zion Presbyterian Coggon Historical Society Library Cemetery Board DC Club and Mission Thrift Store and delivered Meals on Wheels. She enjoyed golf at Meadowview and dancing at Prairie Moon Ball Room. Survived by children Chris Jenny Dawn and daughter-in-law Diane and 10 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Also survived by brother Dick and half sister DiAnna. Preceded by husband Don son Robb mother Leota and brother David. Memorials may be given to Zion Presbyterian Church or Coggan organizations. Online condolences at cedarmemorial com obituaries.

Barbara Ann Cook Coggon Iowa Zion Presbyterian Church Coggon American Legion Barb Ben and Leota Boddicker Cedar Rapids Alburnett Alburnett High School Linn County Collins Radio Don Cook North Linn Prairie Moon Ball Room Chris Julie) Cook Walker Jenny Daryl Michael Newton Dawn Rod) Dvorak Diane Richardson Tanner Katie Emily Calixte Rachel Richardson Nolan Riley) Dvorak Chase Dvorak Josey Brandon DiAnna Boddicker Gerdes Don Robb Leota David Mary Anne Nelson Hiawatha Care Center Coggan Cedarmemorial.com

Carolyn M. McElwain 82 Cedar Rapids educator dies

Carolyn Mae McElwain, 82, of Cedar Rapids, died February 23, 2025. A private Celebration of Life will be held later. Survived by husband Norman, daughter Laura, Maureen Wetnight and granddaughters Amelia and Delaney. Memorials to HACAP or Salvation Army. Brush Chapel assisting. Born July 25, 1942 in Burlington.

Carolyn M. McElwain Cedar Rapids Gardens Brush Chapel Avacentre Carolyn Mae Burlington Samuel Floyd Helen F. (Sutton) Orr Mediapolis High School UNI Carolyn Norman McElwain Methodist Church Mediapolis Holy Family Norman Laura McElwain Maureen Scott) Wetnight Amelia Delaney Wetnight HACAP Salvation Army Broshchapel.com

David R Leavitt 76 Coralville IA dies after Parkinsons fight

David R. Leavitt 76 of Coralville Iowa died February 17 2025 at Meth-Wick Community Cedar Rapids after a long Parkinsons battle. Celebration of life 2 PM April 17 2025 at Unitarian Universalist Society Coralville. He married Judith Kleese August 30 1969 and had a 55th anniversary in 2024. He served in Indiana Army National Guard 1970 76 and worked for JCPenney before a long financial planning career. He was a Lions Club member for over 40 years and active in Unitarian Universalist churches. He enjoyed astronomy travel and family, survived by Judith, two sons Joseph and John, three grandchildren, one brother, and other relatives. Memorials to Cedar Rapids Noon Lions Club or Parkinsons Foundation.

David R. Leavitt Coralville Iowa Meth-Wick Cedar Rapids Unitarian Universalist Society Oakdale Rd David Washington Myrl E Birdie C. (Bennett) Leavitt Washington High School University of Town Judith Kleese Jcpenney Lafayette Indiana Army National Guard Indianapolis Muncie Washington Evening Journal Yellowstone National Park Judy Yellowstone Alaska United States Canada France Santee John New York City Joseph Judith Joseph Levit Preethi John Leavitt Amy Jane Jackson Leavitt Santee, CA Druv Levit Richard Susie Leavitt Lansing Essence of Life Cedar Rapids Noon Lions Club Parkinson’s Foundation Cedarmemorial.com

Ruth Ann Rita Hargrafen obituary from Delhi Iowa

Ruth Ann Rita Hargrafen 88 of Delhi Iowa died February 28 2025 at home with family. Visitation March 7 2025 at Bohnenkamp Murdoch Funeral Home Manchester. Mass March 8 2025 at St John Catholic Church Delhi with rosary at 10 30 a.m. Burial St John Cemetery Delhi. She taught at Winthrop and Indian Creek Marion retiring 1998 and subbed until 80. Survivors include sisters Doris Funke Arlene Kaefring and many nieces nephews. Memorials to family.

Ruth Ann Rita Haregrafen Delhi Iowa Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Manchester St. John Catholic Church

Rita Moser Barnett obituary from Cedar Park TX

Rita Marie Moser Barnett 94 of Cedar Park Texas formerly of Strawberry Point died February 24 2025 at New Hope Manor Nursing Home. She is survived by daughters Mary Hart Susan Martin and Vicky Barnett and five grandchildren. Private services will be held at Florida National Cemetery Bushnell Florida.

Rita Marie Moser Barnett Cedar Park Strawberry Point New Hope Manor Charles Thomas Barnett Marilyn Opperman Monticello Mary Hart Land O’lakes Susan Martin Sandwich Vicky Barnett Round Rock Rita Florida National Cemetery Bushnell, FL

Dr Paul Eggerman remembered for mental health service and teaching

Dr Paul Edward Lee Eggerman born February 18 1941 in Neosho Missouri to Ruth and Paul Eggerman was a devoted mental health professional and scholar. He earned degrees from Pittsburg State University and the University of Iowa and retired from Abbe Center Mental Health. He married Dr Linda Eggerman on August 15 1982 in Iowa City. He lived in Cedar Rapids Iowa and raised children Kathryn and David with stepdaughters Tama and Jessica. Donations to Cure Alzheimer's are requested in lieu of flowers.

Paul Edward Lee Eggerman Neosho Missouri Ruth Albin Paul Eggerman Joplin High School Pittsburg State University Kansas University of Iowa Abbe Center Eggerman Linda Eggerman Iowa City Iowa Cedar Rapids Kathryn Wesley Kelley Ellie Piper David Tama Radi Aaron Joshua Micaiah Gabriella Adan Zelalem Jessica Radl Enya Maya Curealz.org

Gerald L. Chism dies at 85 in Cedar Rapids

Gerald L. Chism also known as Jerry, 85, of Cedar Rapids died February 20 2025 at Grand Living of Indian Creek. Survived by wife Lois, sons Allen and Michael, four grandchildren, and two great grandsons. Born May 20 1939 in Emmetsburg, he served in the US Army 1963 65 and worked in construction and local Cedar Rapids firms. Celebration of Life planned for a later date. Online condolences at Iowa Cremation.

Gerald Jerry” Chism Cedar Rapids Grand Indian Creek Lois Allen Chism Michael Shanna) Chism Brandon Brittany Chayse Cade Colton Jerry Russ Evelyn Chism Gerald Leroy Chism Emmetsburg Iowa Russell Helen Chism United States Army FMC Weyerhaeuser Paper Iowacremation.com

Cheryl Ann Cantonwine Kelley Dies at 75 in Benson North Carolina

Cheryl Ann Cantonwine Kelley aged 75 died February 3 2025 in Benson North Carolina with family by her side Memorial services set for March 8 2025 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church Vinton Rev Randy Kasch to officiate Interment Evergreen Cemetery Visitation March 7 4 6 PM at the church Memorial fund established Online condolences at Phillips Funeral Homes site

Cheryl Ann Cantonwine) Kelley Benson Bethlehem Lutheran Church Vinton Randy Kasch Evergreen Cemetery Phillipsfuneralhomes

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