Obituary index highlights Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns
Obituary notices list several local deaths with ages and funeral home details. Highlandville: Rick Monson, 70, died May 14, 2024, Helms Funeral Home Decorah. Lowden: Lucille W. Horman, 95, died May 15, 2024, Chapman Funeral Home Clarence. Waukon: Sarah C. Welsh, 91, died May 18, 2024, Martin Grau Funeral Home. Additional names appear in the Gazette Cedar Rapids obituary index.
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Highlandville
Rick Monson
Helms
Lowden
Lucille W. Horman
Chapman Funeral Home
Clarence
Waukon
Sarah C. Welsh
Martin- Grau
Longtime Cedar Rapids Builder Leland Shonka Dies at 91
Leland J. Shonka 91 of Mesa Arizona died May 10 2024 in Phoenix He was born July 15 1932 in Cedar Rapids IA and married Frances Simkovitz in 1951 He worked as a draftsman built 105 Cedar Rapids homes and later drew plans for True Value Homes in Arizona He traveled widely with family and supported Catholic education Donations urged to Catholic Education Arizona or St John Cemetery Cedar Rapids IA Celebrations planned in Mesa and Cedar Rapids with masses and services May 16 17 and 21.
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Leland J. Shonka
Mesa
Phoenix
Leland
Lee
Joe
Tillie Shonka
Cedar Rapids
Wilson High School
Frances (Simkovitz
Frances
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Des Moines Register
Paramount Theater
Heather
Robert Driscoll
Arizona
True Value Homes
Flagstaff
Prescott
Cottonwood
All Saints Catholic Church
Knight of Columbus
K of C
Knights of Columbus
Apache Wells Men’s Golf League
Iowa
Florida
California
Disneyland
Disney World
Pebble Beach
Hawaii
Ireland
Rome
Vatican
Pope Francis
London
Venice
Prague
St. Charles Bridge
Tuscany
Dan
Peggy) Shonka
Debra
Richard) Shonka-Barta
Christy Shonka
Carol
Eric) Wentworth
Nancy
David) Padberg
Patricia Thomas
Catholic Education
Ceaz
St. John
Queen of Heaven Mortuary
Theresa Lynn Thomas 1957 2024 Cedar Rapids Iowa obituary
Theresa Lynn Thomas died April 30 2024 at 66 in Cedar Rapids Iowa born July 23 1957 in Columbus Ohio. She was a devoted wife mother grandmother sister and friend known for kindness and generosity. She worked at Benco Manufacturing JCPenney Home Depot Nordstrom and Kwik Star. She enjoyed hosting exchange students traveling stained glass art YouTube and church. Survived by husband Richard children Mercy Dolezal Steve Toby Thomas Gina stepson Lynn Thomas stepdaughter Cindy Upah Brent grandchildren and siblings. Celebration of Life July 21 2024 Open House 2 4 pm Prairie Gardens Cedar Rapids memorials to Safe Haven of Iowa County. Online condolences at iowacremation com obituaries.
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Theresa Lynn Thomas
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Columbus
Ohio
Theresa
Benco Manufacturing
Jcpenney
Home Depot
Nordstrom
Kwik Star
Richard
Mercy Dolezal
Steve
Toby Thomas
Gina
Lynn Thomas
Cindy Upah
Brent
Rylee Dolezal
Aoife Thomas
Wren Thomas
Mersadie Jade
Michaela Stephens
Reece Dolezal
Lucas Thomas
Kyle Upah
Keven Upah
Diana Ealy
Pat Wedmore
Tom Koeppen
Glenn Koeppen
Mary Marler
Prairie Gardens
Iowa County
Iowacremation
Kenneth Marlin Cook Jr Obituary Notice
Kenneth Marlin Cook Jr 74 of Gilbert Arizona formerly Cedar Rapids Iowa died April 22 2024. He was a loving father and papa devoted spouse respected professional and cherished friend who resided in Arizona since 2011. Visit www.kencookjr.com to view full obituary and share condolences.
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Kenneth Marlin Cook, Jr
Ken
Cedar Rapids
Arizona
Kencookjr.com
Memorial for Eric B Pultz at REM House Cedar Rapids
Eric Brandon Pultz, born April 8 1979 in Washington IA, died May 14 2024 after lifelong disability from brain damage linked to meningitis. He lived with family and in care facilities including New Horizons Cedar Rapids and REM House. A memorial gathering will be at REM House May 19 2024 2 to 4 pm. private graveside in Elm Grove Cemetery Washington IA. Jones Eden Funeral Home assisting.
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Eric Brandon Pultz
Washington County Hospital
Washington
Eric
New Horizons
Cedar Rapids
UnityPoint
REM Iowa
UnityPoint Hospice
Rem House
Lanette Crone
Chris Pultz
Amy
Delayne Pultz
Betty Thompson
Daniel Pultz
Rick Crone
Robert Pultz
Dula Thompson
Bill Thompson
33Rd Ave
Elm Grove Cemetery
Jones & Eden Funeral Home
Jonesfh
Patricia Grace Thomas 89 of Cedar Rapids dies
Patricia Grace Thomas 89 Cedar Rapids passed away May 14 2024 at Bickford of Marion Visitation May 17 2024 at Brush Chapel Cedar Rapids Celebration of Life May 18 2024 at Brosh Chapel Burial Czech National Cemetery She was born June 18 1934 and married Earl Thomas August 12 1953 She worked at several local businesses and retired from Alliant Energy Survivors include four children four grandchildren and four great grandchildren Memorials may go to Cedar Valley Humane Society.
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Patricia Grace Thomas
Cedar Rapids
Bickford
Marion
Brush Chapel
Avacentre
Bowling Street
Brosh Chapel
Czech National Cemetery
Patricia
Cedar
Linda Kisling
Brian Thomas
Cherie Thomas
Craig
Robin) Thomas
Leonard
Ida) Shonka
Leland
Frannie) Shonka
Dean Kisling
Eileen Rowat 99 dies. service in Des Moines May 17
Eileen Margaret Rowat 99 died May 11 2024 at Valley View Village under Hospice care. Visitation Friday May 17 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Hamiltons near Highland Memory Gardens Des Moines with a noon memorial service. Burial follows at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery Des Moines. Condolences at HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
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Eileen Margaret Rowat
Valley View Village
Hamilton
Highland Memory Gardens
60Th Avenue
Des Moines
Northeast
HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
David J Kessens obituary and life remembered
David John Kessens 77 died May 14 2024 at his home after a life in Iowa and Missouri. He was born January 18 1947 in Vinton IA to Joseph and Sara Meathow Kessens and married Julie Delagardelle on December 30 1967 in Gilbertville. He worked 29 years at John Deere retiring in 2005 and enjoyed hunting fishing and family. A Celebration of Life will May 19 2024 at the Izaak Walton League Red Cedar Chapter in Vinton. Memorials to Essence of Life Hospice.
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David John Kessens
Vinton
Joseph
Sara Pauline (Meathow) Kessens
Don Bosco High School
Dave
Julie Delagardelle
Gilbertville
LaPorte City
Urbana
Unionville
Williamsburg
John Deere
Julie
Wendy
Kevin) Kirchner
Garrison
Stacey
Tony) Cloudy
Erica
Justin) Smith
Homestead
Kayla
Kolton) Sellers
Kami Kirchner
Hope Harris
Jordan Harris
Brody Smith
Cole Smith
Eli Smith
Wyatt Clouhy
Olivia Clouhy
Gabe Clouhy
Kara Sellers
Kalvin Sellers
Mary
Tom) Kessens Mickelson
LaCrosse
Joan Kessens
Jesup
Dennis Kessens
Izaak Walton League
Red Cedar
24Th Avenue
Essence of Life
Wendy Kirchner
P.O. Box
Powell Funeral Home
Powellfuneralhomes.com
Beverly Marie Welch obituary and service details
Beverly Marie Welch 88 died May 8 2024 at home after a life of church service music and square dancing She was born November 16 1935 to Henry and Merle Opperman and married Doran Welch April 9 1955 They had three daughters Kristine Thomas Linda Brown Kathleen Norris five granddaughters and six great grandchildren Surviving relatives include nieces She enjoyed quilting visiting shut ins and cooking for funerals She worked at Rockwell and remained active in crafts and the Rec Center A visitation is set for May 17 2024 at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home 12 00 pm to 1 15 pm with a graveside service at 1 30 pm at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
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Beverly Marie Welch
Beverly
Henry
Merle Opperman
Strawberry Point
Doran Welch
Kristine
Robert) Thomas
Cedar Rapids
Linda
David) Brown
Pleasant Hill
Kathleen
Wayne) Norris
Liberty
Doran
Trinity Lutheran School
Rockwell
Rec Center
Arnold
June
Richard
Celia
Vernita
Walter) Faust
Cedar Memorial Park
Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
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Theresa Thomas
Gilbert, AZ
Eileen Rowat
All Saints Church
St. John’s Cemetery
Broshchapel.com
Cedar Valley Humane Society
Bickford of Marion and
St. Croix
Pat
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