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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Dorothy Krivanek
Dorothy
Krivanek
December 16, 2016
Dorothy Krivanek's Obituary
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Dorothy A. Krivanek, 87, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2016 at West Ridge Care Center following a long illness. Funeral Mass: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at St. Jude Catholic Church by Fr. Mark Reasoner. Burial: Shueyville Cemetery. A Rosary will be recited at 3 p.m. on Monday, December 19, 2016 at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW, Cedar Rapids. Friends may visit with the family following the Rosary until 7 p.m.
Dorothy Ann was born April 22, 1929 in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of William J. and Matilda Ann (Simanek) Barta. On September 1, 1948 she married Joseph Krivanek, the "boy next door". She worked hard on the family farm, helping to milk cows for 35 years. Dorothy was a loving wife and mother and had a great sense of humor. She was a woman with many talents. Dorothy was an accomplished business owner, seamstress, baker, quilter, gardener, and genealogist. Proud of her Czech heritage, Dorothy's strawberry kolaches were extraordinaire. Her love of children was reflected in her endless efforts to encourage the success of her children and grandchildren. Dorothy's love of writing letters was showcased in her weekly communications with friends and family as well as frequent editorials in the Gazette.
Dorothy is survived by; 12 children: Joe (Teresa) Krivanek, Mary Diehl, Francis (Myrna) Krivanek, Robert Krivanek and Tim Edwards, Rosanne (Mark) Fett, David (Debby) Krivanek, Anne (Curt) Duffield, Theresa (Randy) Wall, Tom Krivanek, Jennifer (Greg) Grena, Tina (Jim) Kelso, and Tony (Carla) Krivanek; 23 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and very dear friends Glenn and Frances Buresh.
She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph (2016), her parents, and son in law David Diehl.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Dorothy Ann was born April 22, 1929 in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of William J. and Matilda Ann (Simanek) Barta. On September 1, 1948 she married Joseph Krivanek, the "boy next door". She worked hard on the family farm, helping to milk cows for 35 years. Dorothy was a loving wife and mother and had a great sense of humor. She was a woman with many talents. Dorothy was an accomplished business owner, seamstress, baker, quilter, gardener, and genealogist. Proud of her Czech heritage, Dorothy's strawberry kolaches were extraordinaire. Her love of children was reflected in her endless efforts to encourage the success of her children and grandchildren. Dorothy's love of writing letters was showcased in her weekly communications with friends and family as well as frequent editorials in the Gazette.
Dorothy is survived by; 12 children: Joe (Teresa) Krivanek, Mary Diehl, Francis (Myrna) Krivanek, Robert Krivanek and Tim Edwards, Rosanne (Mark) Fett, David (Debby) Krivanek, Anne (Curt) Duffield, Theresa (Randy) Wall, Tom Krivanek, Jennifer (Greg) Grena, Tina (Jim) Kelso, and Tony (Carla) Krivanek; 23 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and very dear friends Glenn and Frances Buresh.
She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph (2016), her parents, and son in law David Diehl.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
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