Sara Joanne Raher, 71, of Cedar Rapids died Tuesday morning, February 21, 2006 at St. Luke's Hospital following a lengthy illness.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, February 24, 2006 at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church with Reverend Elias Khouri, officiating.  Interment will follow at St. George Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 4 to 7 pm on Thursday at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church where a Trisagion service begins at 7:00 pm.  Brosh Chapel, Cedar Rapids is in charge of arrangements.

Joanne was born on September 8, 1934 in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Alex and Tillie (Risk) David.  She married Donald Raher on May 27, 1979 in Cedar Rapids.  Joanne retired from Iowa Eye after working fourteen years as office manager.

She is survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and Godchildren.  Also surviving are sister-in-laws Edna Abodeely and Lorice David.

Joanne was preceded in death by her parents Alex and Tillie David, husband Don Raher, brothers Sam and George, and sisters Eva and Louise.

A memorial fund has been established for the St. George Orthodox Sunday School.