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Ruth Marie Searles
Ruth Marie Searles
Cedar Rapids
Ruth Marie Searles, 100 years young, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025. A visitation will be held from 1:30 – 2:30 PM on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel Stateroom. The Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday October 19th at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Interment will be at 1:00 PM, Monday, October 20th at Blue River Cemetery in Blue River, WI.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff at Meth-Wick The Woodlands for the exceptional care that was given to Ruth.
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