Memorial
Laura Marie Fugate, our beloved mother, grandmother, and sister suddenly passed away on Saturday March 15, 2025. Visitation will be held at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories from 10-11AM on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. A memorial service will follow the visitation and begin at 11:00AM.
She was the daughter of Robert and Marjorie Fugate of Cedar Rapids. A caregiver at heart, she completed nursing school shortly after her high school graduation. In her life she moved to many different places but always returned to her hometown.
She loved music and singing, creating beautiful homes, nurturing animals, and spending time with family. Her faith in the Lord was immeasurable.
She is survived by her two daughters, Heather Vahl of Melrose Park, Illinois and April (Robert) Graham of Schaumburg, Illinois; two grandchildren Lexi and Robbie Graham; sisters Linda (Brenton) Barnett of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Judy (C. Steve) Fedde of Forest Hill, Maryland; three nieces and two nephews.