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Sherry Lea Rowell
Sherry Lea Rowell
Cedar Rapids
Sherry Lea Rowell, 64, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Papich-Kuba Funeral Service, Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include her husband, William; son, Jacob (Kaitlin) Mikkola: twin sister, Chris (Jim) Petrak; and her faithful dog, George.
Sherry was born on June 15, 1960, the daughter of Mervin and Bonnie (Enberg) Morris. She was a graduate of Kirkwood Community College. On April 4, 1998, she married William B. Rowell in Paris, Iowa. Sherry enjoyed cooking, trout fishing, mushroom hunting, puzzles, and all things Betty Boop.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Linda Maginnis and Gayle Livermore; brother, Terry Maginnis; and infant daughter, Lindsey.
Memorials may be directed to the family or the Cedar Valley Humane Society.
Please share your support and memories with Sherry’s family on her Obituary at www.papich-kubafs.com.
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