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Lawrence, Yvonne Estelle Thomassen
Yvonne Estelle Thomassen Lawrence of Cedar Rapids, died of a sudden illness at the Hospice House of Mercy, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. Private services will be held.
She is survived by her husband, Richard “Dick;” her two daughters, Gina and Paula, both of Ely; four grandchildren, Shannon, Chelsea, Dylan and Gavin; and one great grandchild, Maddox.
Yvonne was a wonderful brilliant woman who was the best mother and grandmother in the world. She will be missed.
The family would like to thank the staff at Mercy Medical Center and the Hospice House of Mercy for their fabulous care.
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Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
Published in The Gazette Nov. 20, 2012.
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