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Darwin Cantonwine
DARWIN CANTONWINE
Cedar Rapids
Darwin Arthur Cantonwine, 51, of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014, at St. Luke's Hospital. Celebration of Life services: 11:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15, at Elks Lodge, 801 33rd Ave. SW, with luncheon following.
Survivors include his brothers, Donald Cantonwine Jr. and Daniel (Julie) Cantonwine; sister, Susan (Steve) White; nieces, Amanda, Audra, Ann and Angela; great-nieces, Alivia, Adriana, Amira, Alycia, Adison, Alexandria and Amariana; nephews, Andrew and Joe; and great-nephew, Avery. He also is survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins, and special friend, Ann Keil.
Darwin was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, David and Doug; and a nephew, Daniel Jr.
Darwin was born Dec. 5, 1962, in Cedar Rapids, to Donald and Darlene Cantonwine Sr. He left this world surrounded by his family. Darwin loved his family unconditionally. He loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting deer and mushrooms and camping.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Darwin's name.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff of St. Luke's CCU and especially Michelle and Megan.
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