Memorial
Judith Ann Chiafos, 70, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Thursday July 12, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital. A Celebration of Life open house will be held on Friday, July 20th from 11:00 to 2:00 at the Marion Columbus Club at 5650 Kacena Ave in Marion, IA.
Survivors include her sisters, Karen K. (Duane) Jacobs of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Colleen M. (Larry) Bowman of Roso, Minnesota, Rebecca S. (Robert) Wickland of Roso, Minnesota. Judy did not have any children of her own but cherished and loved her many nieces and nephews. She especially enjoyed the company and care of her local nieces and nephews: Tony, Jen, Emily, Ryan Rosenberg and Rob, Christin, Abby and Chloe Hanson.
She was preceded in death by her husband Peter and her parents.
Judith was born December 4, 1947 in Oelwein, Iowa, the daughter of Gerald and Cleo (Mettlin) Blake. Judith grew up in Jessup and moved to Coggan and later settled in Cedar Rapids. She married Peter Chiafos in 1987. Judith was a Dietary Cook for Living Center East in Cedar Rapids. She enjoyed cooking, watching John Wayne Movies and spending time with her family. Family would like to thank Heritage Specialty Care and Dr. Mary Anne Nelson for their tender loving care of Judy in her last difficult years.