Memorial
Dorothy “June” Wells, 81, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Cincinnati, IA, died Friday, January 20, 2017 at her home after short battle with cancer and Parkinson’s disease. Funeral Service: 11:00 am Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories with visitation one hour prior to service. Burial: Palo Cemetery.
June was born April 13, 1935, the daughter of Nelson and Gladys Marie (Langguth) Stookey, in Palo. She graduated from Franklin High School in Cedar Rapids. In 1953, June was married to William Wells. She worked for Square D in Cedar Rapids for thirty-six years. June loved to travel and went on many cruises. She was very talented with her quilting, crocheting, and knitting. June was a member of the Cincinnati United Methodist Church in Cincinnati, IA and the Hospital Auxiliary in Centerville, IA.
Survivors include her daughter, Janet (Lance Beck) Bartz; sister, Marilyn Sonnemann; two half-sisters; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.
In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Cincinnati United Methodist Church in memory of June.