Memorial
Betty J. Kapucian, 90, of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday May 19, 2016 in Mercy Medical center. Services: 11:00 a.m. Monday at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home, where a visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Survivors include a sister, Marjorie F. (Melvin) Schulte of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, sisters-in-law; Jane Tecklenburg of Mansfield, Texas and Betty Kapucian of Keystone, Iowa, her nieces and nephews; Michael (Marilyn) Silhanek of Elberon, Iowa, Roger (Carolyn) Silhanek of Belle Plaine, Iowa, Larry (Susan) Silhanek of Melbourne, Florida, Nancy (Don) Wolfe of Maynard, Iowa, Craig A. Schulte of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Kerry (Jane) Tecklenburg of Mansfield, Texas, Luci (John) Patterson of Mansfield, Texas, Brian (Karen) Tecklenburg of Mansfield, Texas and Tim (Brenda) Kapucian of Keystone, Iowa.
She was preceded in death by her Husband, Emil J. Kapucian, her parents,a sister, Arlene Silhanek, a brother, Harvey Tecklenburg and a brother-in-law, Louis Kapucian.
Betty was born June 30, 1925 in Keystone, Iowa, the daughter of Henry and Alma (Melhouse) Tecklenburg. She married Emil J. Kapucian on September 21, 1949 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Betty worked for Wilson Food and F.W. Woolworth for 39 years before they closed in 1986. Betty enjoyed cooking and baking treats, which was enjoyed by her family and friends. She was a special wife and aunt to her many nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by all.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Mercy or Keystone American Legion.