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Sheila Rooney
SHEILA MARIE ROONEY
Cedar Rapids
Sheila Marie Rooney, 66, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017. Gathering of family and friends: 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 24, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids.
She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Tim; children, Colin, Noel (Kim) and Callie; grandchildren, Aurora and Iris; sister, Jane; and many nieces and nephews.
Sheila survived four and one-half years with COPD and emphysema after receiving a prognosis of six months to live. The family wants to thank the caring members of St. Luke's Home Hospice team, whose help was invaluable.
She was a person who liked to stay busy. Over 40 years of her life were spent with co-workers at Schneider Electric, formerly Square D. Simple things and her family meant the world to her.
Sheila was preceded in death by her parents, aunts and uncles.
Please share your support and memories with Sheila's family on her tribute wall at www.stewartbaxter.com under obituaries.
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