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Mary Frederikson
MARY FREDERIKSON
Cedar Rapids
Mary Louise Frederikson, 100, of Cedar Rapids, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 22, 2015. Funeral services will be Monday, Dec. 28, at 11 a.m. at the Chapel of Memories at Cedar Memorial Park. Visitation will be Monday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Chapel of Memories at Cedar Memorial Park. Burial will take place at a later time at Cedar Memorial Park.
Mary was born Oct. 31, 1915, in Woodland, Iowa, to John and Mary (Berstler) Thornton. She graduated from old Washington High School in 1933. Mary was united in marriage to John Frederikson on Sept. 15, 1940, in Kahoka, Mo. She worked at Woolworth's dime store until World War II, then worked at Collins during the war. During the '60s, Mary worked at Kieck's. She also typed a manuscript for a rabbi here in Cedar Rapids and worked for State Farm Insurance Co. for a short time, along with the health department. After she retired, she took up painting and painted floral and scenic pictures; she was a very talented artist.
Mary is survived by her son, Chris Frederikson of Cedar Rapids; a sister-in-law in the Twin Cities; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, John; her parents; her brother, Rolla Thornton; and her sister, Lena Standard.
A special thanks to Lisa Armstrong and family for their help and support during this time.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or to the Red Cross.
Online condolences may be made at www.cedar
memorial.com.
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