Samuel Lloyd Kuntz, 11, of Solon, went peacefully home to be with Jesus on Sunday, March 14, 2010 at St. Lukes Hospital . Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 19 at New Covenant Bible Church in Cedar Rapids , located at 1800 46th Street NE in Cedar Rapids . Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids , located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids is in charge of arrangements.

Samuel was born May 12, 1998 in Iowa City the beloved son of Mike and Jackie Taeger Kuntz. Samuel was a 5th Grader at Truman Elementary in Cedar Rapids . He enjoyed his friends, classmates and teachers. Samuel loved listening to all kinds of music, working his switch toys, riding his bike at school, going for walks, riding the bus and being read stories to. Samuel was a truly amazing boy. He was a fighter from day one and overcame many health issues that would have brought down anyone else. His beautiful smile would

light up a room and his fight and perseverance for life gained him the respect of all

who knew him. He had a spirit about him, of total innocence, yet wisdom, that made you

feel you were almost on holy ground in his presence. He changed the life of many, for the better, in his short time here on Earth. He will be forever in our hearts and minds and missed beyond measure.

The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to all of Samuel's special nurses

who took such tender care of him at St Lukes Hospital. To Dr. Scott Nau who went way above and beyond for Samuel, treated him with the dignity he deserved and saved his life with his expertise on many occasions. Also to the ARC who provided us with the most compassionate caregivers to give us respite. All of these people have become like family to us and words cannot express our gratitude.

Samuel is survived by his loving parents, his brother and hero Jonah Kuntz all of Solon; maternal grandparents Dean and Joann Taeger of Sperry, Jerry and Doris Kuntz of Mt. Vernon as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Samuel is preceded in death by his maternal grandma Connie Taeger.

Memorials may be directed to the family.