Marie Linn Richards
June 22, 1918 - January 21, 2012
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Funeral services for Marie Linn Richards, 93, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Tipton who died Saturday, Saturday, January 21, 2012 will be held Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Fry Funeral Home, Tipton, with the Rev. Lloyd Brockmeyer officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 23, 2012 from 4-6 pm at Fry Funeral Home, Tipton, with Easter Star Services at 4:00 PM. Burial will be in the Tipton Masonic Cemetery in Tipton. A memorial has been established in her memory.

Marie was born June 22, 1918 the daughter of Paul K. and Mildred May Linn Richards, in Tipton, Iowa. She was a graduate of Tipton High School and Tipton Junior College. Marie was employed as Deputy Clerk of United States Bankruptcy Court for 35 years. She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Cedar Rapids, and Malta Chapter Cedar Rapids #415 OES.

She is survived by her cousin, Betty Linn of Tipton, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents.

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Mon, January 23, 2012
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM


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Fry Funeral Home
220 E. 6th Street
Tipton, Iowa 52772


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Tue, January 24, 2012
11:00 AM


Location

Fry Funeral Home
220 E. 6th Street
Tipton, Iowa 52772


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Verlene K. Cannon
Jan 31, 2012

I also worked with Marie at the Bankruptcy Court and found her to be a loving friend, a wonderful co-worker and a very dedicated employee. Marie was the type of person who would give you the shirt off her back if you ne... more

Jan 31, 2012
I also worked with Marie at the Bankruptcy Court and found her to be a loving friend, a wonderful co-worker and a very dedicated employee. Marie was the type of person who would give you the shirt off her back if you needed it. She was family to all of us who worked with her and knew her well.

Verlene K. Cannon
Mary Lou Brunkhorst
Jan 26, 2012

I worked with Marie in the Courts for many years. She was a very dedicated worker and had such a genuine interest in all of our families. She will be missed by many.

Anita Wolrab
Jan 24, 2012

Marie was a special lady. I worked with Marie at the bankruptcy court. Marie loved the Cubs and her co-workers, and we loved Marie. She had so much energy. She could out work anyone. It was hard to keep up with her.... more

Jan 24, 2012
Marie was a special lady. I worked with Marie at the bankruptcy court. Marie loved the Cubs and her co-workers, and we loved Marie. She had so much energy. She could out work anyone. It was hard to keep up with her. She was witty and made us laugh. Marie will be missed. She was truly a special lady.

Anita Wolrab
Lois Doyle
Jan 22, 2012

Marie was a beautiful person. I admired her ability to meet the challenges of her sensory and health care issues. Lois Doyle Former Administrator of Evergreen Estates III

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