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Alta Fern (Stutzman) Widmer
Alta Fern (Stutzman) Widmer
Iowa City
Alta Fern (Stutzman) Widmer, Iowa City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Highland Ridge Care Center in Williamsburg, IA after a period of declining health.
A time of celebration of life and visitation will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 2-4 pm at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City. A private family burial will be held at Memory Gardens Cemetery prior to visitation.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. Donations can be made online at https://uihc.org/childrens/ways-give-ui-stead-family-childrens-hospital or mailed to: University of Iowa Center for Advancement, c/o UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital Fund, P.O. Box 4550, Iowa City, IA 52244-4550.
Messages and memories may be sent to the family at www.gayandciha.com.
Alta’s family would like to thank the staff at Highland Ridge in Williamsburg, IA for their compassionate care.
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