Memorial

Jean Elizabeth Means, 99, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2025.

A memorial gathering will be held on Monday, July 28, 2025, from 2:00-5:00 pm at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. 

Survivors include her daughter, Andrea Stolba of Norway, IA; grandson, Matthew (Caroline) Stolba of Frisco, TX; grandchildren, Evan and Isabella Stolba; sister, Carol Leacox of Bettendorf, IA. 

Jean Elizabeth France was born August 5, 1925, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of W. Paul and Augusta Elizabeth (Albert) France. On December 21, 1947, she married Lester McKelvy Means in Urbana, IA. Jean graduated from St. Luke’s School of Nursing and was a registered nurse for many years.                     

Memorials may be given in her name to St. Luke’s Hospital Foundation or Coe College.