Memorial
Kathryn Elizabeth Cole, age 94, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, December 20, 2014 at the Meth-Wick Community.
Mass of the Resurrection will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at All Saints Catholic Church officiated by Rev. John R. Flaherty. Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 PM Monday at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Interment will take place at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery in Ossian, Iowa.
Kathryn was born February 22, 1920 in Ossian, Iowa to Charles and Mary (Peyer) Becker. After graduating high school, she attended secretarial school in Davenport. She was united in marriage to William Cole on September 18, 1944 in Ossian.
Kathryn was a homemaker for most of her life. She had worked as a cashier for the Milwaukee Railroad from 1968 until 1976. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City from 1964 until 2012, where she was active in the Rosary Society. She was most recently a member of All Saints Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids.
In her earlier years, Kathryn enjoyed golfing and playing piano. She loved to do needlework, especially embroidery, and reading. She was known for her famous popcorn balls.
Kathryn is survived by two children: Karen (Mark) Tyler, Cedar Rapids and Bill Cole, St. Louis, Missouri; four grandchildren: Chris (Charity) Tyler, Cedar Rapids; Sara Tyler (Ed Jackson), Spencer; Brandon Cole, St. Louis; and Jordan Cole, St. Louis; four great-grandchildren: Taylor Monnahan; Calli, Samantha, and Jonathan Tyler; sister Jean Groff, Johnston; sisters-in-law: Arlene Becker, Bella Vista, Arkansas and Doris Cole, Decorah; as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband William in January of 2010; two brothers: Reginald and Richard Becker; and two sisters: Helen Loftus and Gladys Innes.
Memorials in Kathryn’s name may be directed to All Saints Catholic Church, the American Cancer Society, Ossian Senior Hospice, or Hospice of Mercy.