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Jacqueline Schmidt
JACQUELINE "JACKIE" SCHMIDT
Cedar Rapids
Jacqueline "Jackie" Kay Schmidt, 47, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, at St. James United Methodist Church, Cedar Rapids, by Pastor Carol Sundberg. Visitation: 4:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 18, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids. Burial: Palo Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Charles "Chuck" Schmidt; sons, Cody and Dakota Schmidt; parents, Gerald and Janice Reames; brother, Wayne (Melanie) Reames; sister, Linda (Lee) Klopping; nephews, Levi and Logan (Morgan) Klopping and Teddy Reames; niece, Rory Reames; and many extended family members and friends.
Jackie was born May 23, 1967, in Cedar Rapids to Gerald and Janice (Koehn) Reames. She earned a bachelor's degree in education, loved flowers and spent many years as a gifted florist, white orchids being her favorite.
She married Charles W. Schmidt on Feb. 7, 1998, in Cedar Rapids. They had two wonderful boys who she loved dearly. She enjoyed spending time with her beloved family and friends, doing crafts, and she especially liked Irish music.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Merlon and Kathleen Koehn and Glea Konigsmark.
A memorial fund has been established in Jackie's name.
Please share your support and condolences with Jackie's family on her tribute wall at www.stewartbaxter.com under obituaries.
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