Leona L. Rocarek, 95 of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Urbandale Health Care Center in Urbandale.  Celebration of Life Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at Brosh Chapel & The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Burial will follow in Czech National Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. Tuesday at Brosh Chapel & The Avacentre.

Leona was a long-time resident of the southwest side of Cedar Rapids until recently moving to the Urbandale Health Care Center with her husband, Marvin, to be near their daughter.

Leona was born on October 31, 1920, in rural Shueyville, to Joseph and Libbie Louvar.  She was the oldest of three sisters.  Leona lived on the family farm until moving to Cedar Rapids in her late teens.

Leona met the love of her life, Marvin, in 1941 and was married shortly afterwards.  She was a devoted wife and mother, married to Marvin for 74 years.

Leona and Marvin were long-time members of the former Eden United Church of Christ.  Throughout her life, Leona enjoyed spending time with her family, travel, and attending Eden Church.  Leona will be remembered by all as a person who was kind and considerate to everyone.

Leona is survived by her son Richard (Sue) of Cedar Rapids; daughter Lorna (Roy) Jones of Urbandale/Des Moines; sisters Irene Petrik of Swisher and Anna Klimes of Neenah, Wisconsin; granddaughter Laicy (Steve) and great granddaughter Abby Marotti of Derby, Kansas, and granddaughter Shelley Jones of Urbandale.

Leona was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin on June 10, 2016.

Memorials may be directed to the family.