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Kelly Van Meter
Kelly Van Meter
Cedar Rapids
Kelly Van Meter, 62, passed away on May 12, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on November 8, 1962, in Webster City, Iowa, Kelly was the beloved daughter of Colleen Levins (Van Meter) and Don Van Meter.
Kelly is survived by her four children: Candace Blackledge (Miguel), Nicole Wood, Jessy Wood (Jamie), and Casey Van Meter-Pyle (Erica); and her three grandchildren: Amanti Wood, Camrin Wood, and Jaylynn Wood.
Kelly shared a special bond with her twin sister, Shelly Rohwedder (Rob), and is also survived by her sister Tabitha Barnes and brothers Tim Van Meter and Wayne Van Meter.
She was preceded in death by her mother Colleen Levins, father Don Van Meter, stepfather Russ Levins, and brother Kris Martin.
Her memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
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