Memorial

Mary Arlene (Johnson) Platt, 99, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019, at Higley Mansion Care Center, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  Services will be held Saturday, September 14, 2019, 11:00 am at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories with Father Don Czapla presiding.   Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

She is survived by a daughter, Barbara Dishong, of Las Vegas, Nevada, four grandsons, ten great grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren; along with many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Raymond and Charles(Marie)Johnson.

Mary Platt was born at home on October 26, 1919 to parents Mano and Sadie Mariah(Moulds)Johnson.  She married John Platt on July 29, 1945.  John died on January 2, 2000.  They are lifelong residents of Cedar Rapids.  Mary was a wonderful homemaker and a very talented seamstress.  Her greatest enjoyment was feeding and watching the birds visit the feeder.  She loved plants and flowers of all kinds.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be directed to the Hospice organization of your choice.