Stoner, Suzanne Maria Roberts

Suzanne Maria Roberts Stoner, 65 of Mount Vernon, died Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends from 9 a.m. until service time Friday, April 26, at Morgan Funeral and Cremation Choices Mount Vernon where the service begins at noon officiated by her son-in-law, Ron Sealock.

Suzanne was born June 21, 1947, in Marshalltown. At the tender age of three, she was adopted into the wonderful family of Hugh and Iva Gaunt Roberts. She was the oldest of eight children but only two came to Mount Vernon.

Suzanne was a Main Street brat as her parents owned the business of Roberts' Photo. Suzanne was united in marriage to Warren Stoner on Oct. 7, 1967. Warren served in the Navy and together they were able to see many of the states and the world. The couple farmed in the area and enjoyed the outdoors and camping. They especially loved camping at the Iowa State Fair with their daughter, family and friends. Suzanne also loved to quilt and made many quilts for others to enjoy.

Surviving Suzanne are her husband, Warren; and their daughter Carmen, her husband Ron Sealock, and their son Garrett, and daughter Hannah from Exeter, Neb.

Preceding her in death were her parents and a brother, Barry on Dec. 24, 2011.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Suzanne's honor may be sent to: “Save the Field” or “Mount Vernon Alumni Association” c/o The Mount Vernon Foundation, 525 Palisades Rd. SW, Mount Vernon, IA 52314. Please designate which fund selected.

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Published in The Gazette April 24, 2013.