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Neisha Ann Kitzman
Neisha Ann Kitzman
Cedar Rapids
Neisha Ann Kitzman, 88, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital after a sudden illness. A visitation will be held at Noelridge Christian Church on Monday, November 24, at 10:00 a.m. with a service following at 11:00 a.m.
Neisha was born September 28, 1937, in Gibson, IA, to Wesley and Hazel (Phipps) Molyneux. She married Charles Kitzman on May 26, 1955. Neisha was a homemaker and worked for Peck's Flower and Garden Shop for many years. She enjoyed reading, gardening, and being with family and friends.
Neisha is survived by her children, Jeff Kitzman of Cypress, TX, and Cindy (Paul) Swenka of Robins IA; her grandchild Faith (Jason) Jaekel of Katy, TX; a great-grandchild, Haven Jaekel; and a sister Shirley (Jim) Johnson. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her son, Craig; and her siblings Lyle Molyneux, Donna Brock, and Bernard Molyneux.
Memorials may be made in her name to the Community Health Free Clinic or Noelridge Christian Church.
The family would like to thank the entire staff at St. Luke's Hospice for their care and compassion at a difficult time.
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