Nova Meyer Dannels, 93, of Cedar Rapids , died Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at St. Lukes Hospital . Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 7 at the First Christian Church, located at 840 3 ^rd Avenue SE . As per Nova's wishes her body was deeded to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family.

She is survived by her daughter Jacqueline ( Gary ) Hootman of Cedar Rapids; three grandsons Gary K. (Ann) Hootman, Richard (Becky) Hootman and Howard E. Hootman; twenty great grandchildren and twenty five great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard.

She was an active volunteer at the History Center and a closing secretary at several real estate firms in Cedar Rapids . She was a member of the DAR and the Swisher American Legion Auxillary. She enjoyed gardening.

Memorials may be directed to the History Center in Nova's name.