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Dannels, Nova Meyer
Nova Meyer Dannels, 93, of Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010, at St. Luke's Hospital. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, at First Christian Church, located at 840 Third Ave. SE. As per Nova's wishes her body was deeded to University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family.
She is survived by her daughter, Jacqueline (Gary) Hootman of Cedar Rapids; three grandsons, Gary K. (Ann) Hootman, Richard (Becky) Hootman and Howard E. Hootman; 20 great-grandchildren; and 25 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard.
She was an active volunteer at The Carl & Mary Koehler History Center and a closing secretary at several real estate firms in Cedar Rapids. She was a member of the DAR and the Swisher American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed gardening.
Memorials may be directed to The History Center in Nova's name.
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