Memorial
Rose Mary Mitchell, 83, a lifelong resident of Cedar Rapids passed away Friday October 14, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center. Services at 11:00 AM on Wednesday at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Entombment in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home from 5 to 7 PM on Tuesday.
Survivors include a son Howard, and two daughters Sharon (David) Chihak and Debra; grandchildren Matthew Chihak, Jeremy (Holly) Chihak, Adam and Anthony Zirkelbach and a great granddaughter Charlotte Chihak all of Cedar Rapids. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Alvin, two brothers Wallace Jr. and David Post, and a son-in-law David Chihak.
Rose was born on December 1, 1932 in Cedar Rapids the daughter of Wallace Sr. and Mary (Serovy) Post. She graduated from Wilson High School. Rose worked at Collins Radio for 7 years and then at Square D for 29 years retiring in 1992. Rose married Alvin Mitchell on May 17, 1959. He passed away in 2011.
Rose was a loving and caring wife, mother, and grandmother. She would do anything for her family and delighted in visits from her family.
Rose was a special person. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend who would always listen. Her memory will be cherished by all who knew her.
A memorial fund has been established. “The family would like to thank the ICU staff at Mercy Medical Center for the wonderful care given to Rose”.