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Judy Spinler
Judy Spinler
Cedar Rapids
Judy Spinler, 75, passed away peacefully after a short battle with pancreatic cancer on November 19, 2024, at the Oldorf Hospice House, Hiawatha, Iowa. Memorial Service: 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 9, 2024, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with visitation one hour prior. Burial will occur at a late date at Harlington Cemetery, Waverly, Iowa.
Judy was born July 7, 1949, daughter to Paul and Leola (Ingersoll) Harms in Waterloo, Iowa. She graduated from Wartburg College and the University of Northern Iowa. She was united in marriage to Frank Spinler on June 28, 1997, in Waverly, Iowa.
Judy was heavily involved in volunteer work for Mercy. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, NEA, ISEA, and Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. Judy enjoyed traveling, cross stitching, reading, and taking cruises.
Judy is survived by her loving husband, Frank; daughter, Cher (Kurt) Stephenson; grandchildren, Courtland "Cody" (Rochelle) Rawson; great-grandchildren, KK, Kae, Jade, Jamie, Bel, Garrett, and Oliver; sibling, Dave (Cindy) Harms; sister-in-law, Stephanie Harms; nephews, Eddie Harms, Harm Peter (Dolores) Witkamp, Roland (Varese) Witkamp, and Eric (Jen) Harms; nieces, Jessica Harms and Isabella Harms; dutch brother-in-law, Peter (Gerie) Witkamp; and great-nieces and -nephews, Loua, Bodhi, and Philou.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Edward Harms.
In Lieu of Flowers, Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or the Hospice House, Hiawatha, Iowa.
Please share your support and memories with Judy’s family on her Tribute Wall at www.stewartbaxter.com under Obituaries.
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