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Anita Dubisher
ANITA DUBISHER
Cedar Rapids
Anita Emma Marie Dubisher, of Cedar Rapids, passed away June 29, 2017, at UnityPoint Hospice, Cedar Rapids. She was 94, although she might argue she was 194 or 104, depending on the day. She was a devoted wife to her late husband, Winston, for 70 years, and a proud mother of Gary, who passed in 2012. Visitation is Monday, July 3, at 2 p.m., with the funeral service at 3 p.m. at Teahen Funeral Home by Pastor Jan Horne from Trinity Lutheran Church. Burial: St. Paul Cemetery, Williamsburg.
Anita was born April 29, 1923, in Iowa County to Henry and Martha (Huedepohl) Madoerin.
She was predeceased by her parents; brother, Erich Madoerin; sister, Esther Davies; and her attack cat, Tucker.
She is survived by her dog, Bug; daughter, Marilyn Hopcus of Cedar Rapids; grandchildren, Jason Hopcus, Jordan Hopcus, Angie Dubisher, Heather (James) Evanoff, Ryan (Joanna) Dubisher, Laura (Travis) Kear and Jason (Debbie) Burianek; great-grandchildren, Brenden, Justin, Keemo, Courtney, Conrad, Savannah and Jason Drew Burianek; sister-in-law, Stella Esther Madoerin; and many nieces and nephews.
Anita worked at Ford's Shoes for over 40 years. She enjoyed her activities at Trinity Lutheran, also card playing with friends (especially sheepshead), baking cinnamon rolls, taking care of her flowers and the time she could spend with her grandkids.
A big thanks to Carol and Ernie Rigel, Denny and Connie Martinson, Wally and Dorothy Schueler, Irene Osborn and Shirley Schulte for the frequent visits over the years. Also thanks to the Unity Point Hospice staff, Evergreen Estates III staff, the Trinity ladies, who visited her regularly, and also Pastor Renfro, Pastor Horne and Larry Accord for attending to her spiritual needs.
During her last year, Anita's personality shined. She wormed her way into everyone's heart with her charming, although sometimes cantankerous, demeanor.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to UnityPoint Hospice and Trinity Lutheran Church.
Online condolences maybe left for the family at www.teahenfuneralhome.com.
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