Laura M. Hlavacek

Born in Rural Iowa County, Iowa on May 21, 1918
Departed on September 5, 2009. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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Laura M. Hlavacek, 91, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, September 5, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center following a short illness.

Services: 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 7 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. The Rev. William Harnish will officiate.

Survivors include her son, Joseph (Theresa) Hlavacek of Cedar Rapids; three daughters,
Joanne (Russell) Knopp of Ruppert, ID, Betty (Jerry) Elijah of Tipton and Jean Hlavacek of Cedar Rapids; Brother, John J. Brown of Cedar Rapids; Special Family Friend, Donna Benson of Cedar Rapids; 9 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren & 2 great great grandchildren.

She was preceded by her parents, husband in 2004 and 4 sisters.

Laura was born May 21, 1918 in rural Iowa County, IA the daughter of Joseph & Pearl (Fauchier) Brown. She married Frank W. Hlavacek on March 24, 1938 in Cedar Rapids. Laura was a homemaker, and enjoyed sewing in her younger years, loved to travel which included trips to Meskwaki Casino and to Las Vegas, and was a pet lover. Through the years she loved all her grandchildren and great grandchildren and their visits. She will be greatly missed by her many friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Hospice of Mercy or charity of your choice.

Please visit www.cedarmemorial.com

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