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Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Kaye Janice Hanzlik
Kaye Janice Hanzlik
Cedar Rapids
Welcomed into Heaven's Gates is Kaye Hanzlik.
The daughter of Donald Wright and Myrtle Heath Wright both deceased, also Granddaughter Sember Raine and Timothy Osborn Jr. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Mary Lou Knepper, who was more of a Mother in every way and was loved as such. Two Brothers Don and Martin (Cookie) deceased.
She was widowed twice, 1st Class James Osborn with 4 small children to raise. She then married Martin (Sonny) Hanzlik. He was the Love of her life, having given her the strength and courage to face life and that no matter what came along, she could handle it. They had 2 beautiful daughters, who were 13 and 17 when he passed away. They missed him so much. He was a great Father and a wonderful Husband.
She had 6 children. Two girls were Candi Conrad and Marti Dvorsky, who cared for her in every way with Love. Her other two girls were Kerri Cook, IL and Kim Sims, TX, who called her regularly and with a loving attitude. Her 2 sons were Tim Osborn, Vinton, and Jim Osborn (deceased), Vinton.
Two wonderful brothers she thought highly of, Larry Wright, Mt. Vernon and Jerry Wright, Cedar Rapids, and a sister, Dee Gephart, Alaska.
There will be No Services.