Memorial

Louise Greco, 84, of 1960 B Avenue NE, died at Mercy Medical Center, Sunday, January 13, 2008, after a brief illness. Funeral Mass: 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Matthew Catholic Church by the Rev. Mark Osterhaus. Entombment: Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A visitation will be held at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. with a prayer service beginning at 7 p.m. and after 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church.
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\nSurviving to cherish her memory are her husband of 62 years, Leo; her children and grandchildren, Larry Judy Greco of Solon and children, Benjamin Jenny Greco of Champaign, IL, and Andrew Sandra Greco of Cedar Rapids, Linda Michael Greco-Sanders of Denver, CO, Lou Ann Frank Heng of Willmar, MN and children, Dan and Kati, Lisa Jeff Rehman of Cedar Rapids and children Alex and Leo, and Lance Liesa Greco of Cedar Rapids and children Callista, Gabriel, and Asa.
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\nLouise was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Bruce Dugger; and a nephew, James Dugger.
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\nLouise Adele Greco was born on September 22, 1923 in Delta, Iowa to Dwight and Marie Dugger. She grew up in Oran, Iowa and graduated from Oran High School as class valedictorian in 1940. She graduated from the American Institute of Business in Des Moines and worked as a secretary for the Chicago Great Western Railroad in Oelwein. She was united in marriage to Leo Greco on August 5, 1945 at Sacred Heart Rectory in Oelwein. They moved to Cedar Rapids in 1945.
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\nLouise was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church and the St. Bernadette Circle, Mended Hearts Inc., and a lifetime member of Weight Watchers. She was an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed water aerobics with her many friends at Bender Pool.
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\nThe epitome of love, Louise's life was one of total devotion to her husband and family. Countless people were fortunate to receive the warmth she served around her kitchen table. Nana to her grandchildren, hugs, kisses, and chocolate oatmeal cookies were but a few of the ways she showed her love.
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\nThe family wishes to express their thanks to Dr. Tim Sagers and his staff; Dr. David Rater, and the nursing staff at Mercy Medical Center and the Intensive Care Unit for all the loving and respectful care given to Louise.
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\nDonations may be made to St. Matthew Catholic Church or Camp Courageous of Iowa.
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