Kathleen Bruce

Born in Ironton, WI
Born on Dec 7, 1924
Departed on Apr 1, 2020

Memorial

Kathleen D. Bruce, 95 of Hiawatha passed away on Wednesday, April 01, 2020 at the Hiawatha Care Center in Hiawatha. A public visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 pm on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. A private memorial service will follow at the chapel. Private family graveside services were held at the Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. A livestream can be viewed at https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/4839823 on Saturday, June 20, at 2:00 p.m.

Kate is survived by her daughter, Kathy Driscoll of Cedar Rapids, IA; a son, Jim (Vicki) Bruce of The Villages, FL; 6 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; a brother, Bob (Marie) Doyle of Des Moines, IA; two sister-in-law’s, Helen Bruce of Vinton, IA; and Patricia Smith, niece Sue (Jack) Lindstrom of Marion, IA; and many other loving nieces and nephews; also best friends, Carrie Poust and her son Rick of Florida.  

Kate was born December 07, 1924 in Ironton, Wisconsin.  Kate worked at Collins Radio for 33 yrs. as an engineer. She loved to travel, being with her family and friends, playing bridge and other card games, doing jigsaw puzzles, and loved to dance. She was a member of the St. Jude Catholic Church and former member of the Merry Mix dance group. 

Kate was preceded in death by her husband Wayne; parents, James ( Rose) Doyle; mother-in-law, Monica Doyle; a brother, Larry; three sisters Evelyn, Margaret and Darlene; son-in-law, Dave Driscoll; sister-in-law and brother-in-law’s,  Maxine and Doug Welbourne, and Jack Bruce.    

Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Church Catholic Church, 50 Edgewood Rd. SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.