Memorial
Mary “Eileen” (Hutton) Lekin, 89, of Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Heritage Nursing and Rehab Center in Cedar Rapids, IA. Memorial Service: 12:00 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2015 at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Family will greet friends one hour prior to service. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Survivors include her children; David (Joy) Lekin of Mt. Home, Arkansas, Carol Lekin of Cedar Rapids, Craig Lekin of Cedar Rapids, Denise Peal of Mt. Home, Arkansas, Shawn (Doveanna) Lekin of Cedar Rapids; ten grandchildren; Tana, Melissa, Ross, Ryan, Breinn, Zach, Carol, Somer, D.J., Andre; two daughters-in-law, Nancy Lekin, and Cheryl King.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and son, Gary Lekin.
Eileen was born September 12, 1925, the daughter of George and Martha (Rhoads) Hutton in Cedar Rapids, IA. On January 29, 1944, she married Paul Lekin. Eileen enjoyed ceramics, her pet dogs, and playing Bingo with her friends. She loved cooking for her family and traveling whenever she could. Eileen was a hard worker and helped with all the vitals of the family businesses. Her door was always open to anyone and everyone. Family and friends were an important part of her life. You would always hear, “Come back anytime,” after every visit.
Memorials may be directed to the family in memory of Eileen.