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Sylvester Kafer
SYLVESTER KAFER
Manchester
Sylvester William Kafer, 75, of Manchester, died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, at St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids.
Online condolences may be sent to www.leonard-mullerfh.com.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manchester, with the Rev. Joseph Schneider as celebrant. Visitation: 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manchester, where there will be a 3 p.m. Scripture service. Friends may also call an hour before the service on Saturday. Interment: St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Manchester.
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