Memorial
Mary “Chris” Christine Bolden, 69, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 11, 2018. A memorial in her honor will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home in Cedar Rapids. Rosary will begin at 5:00 P.M. with visitation following to conclude at 8:00 P.M. A funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Matthew Catholic Church with visitation an hour prior. A private family graveside service will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Chris was born on January 20, 1948; the daughter of William and Marguerite “Peggy” (Marshall) Sedlak. She was a graduate of Regis High School in Cedar Rapids. Chris retired from St. Luke’s Hospital after 40+ years of service. Upon retiring, she volunteered her time to several charities and non-profits to include Metro Catholic Outreach, Mended Hearts, and AARP. A devout believer, Chris was a very active member of St. Matthew Catholic Church.
In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, reading, traveling, and sharing laughs with family and friends. Chris was a very optimistic person who was always one to put others before herself. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Chris was preceded in death by her parents, brother-in-law Steven Frederiksen, and several members of the Marshall and Sedlak family.
Left to cherish Chris’ memories is her children: Matthew Bolden, of Central City, Elizabeth (John) Dunkelberger, of Cedar Rapids, and Andrew Bolden. Also surviving, a sister, Rosemary Frederiksen, of Troy Mills, and two grandchildren, Lexis Gibson and Brody Dunkelberger, both of Cedar Rapids.
A Special thank you to all who cared for Chris at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, St. Luke’s Hospital, and at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha.
Chris’ children would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of her friends, who throughout this journey have become more like family.