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Owen, Mary Ann
Mary Ann Owen, 89, of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at Willow Gardens Care Center, Marion. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 30, at All Saints Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. David O'Connor. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, with a vigil service at 6 p.m. Burial: St. John's Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.
Mary Ann was born Jan. 17, 1922, in Osage, Iowa, the daughter of Ross and Barbara Gilchrist. She married Doyle Owen on May 7, 1942, and they had four children. Mary Ann liked to fish and camp with her family on the Mississippi River. Most of the time, she caught the biggest one. She also enjoyed gardening, reading and dancing.
Survivors include three children, Lois Visek of Grand Junction, Colo., Roger Owen of Marion, and Judy Radl of Prairie du Sac, Wis.; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.
She was very devoted in caring for their youngest son, James, who was physically challenged from birth. He passed away at the age of 29, after having a great life. Mary Ann was also preceded in death by her parents; husband; and granddaughter, Tracey.
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