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Barbara R. Driscoll (Kaut)
Barbara R. Driscoll (Kaut)
Cedar Rapids
Barbara R. Driscoll (Kaut), 65, was born on December 25, 1959, and died on May 21, 2025.
She is survived by her daughter Jennifer (Brian) Powers; stepdaughters Heather (Shad) Clark, Heidi (Brent) Durham, and Sally (Daryl) Kaeha; stepsons Mike (Rita) Driscoll and Mark Driscoll; grandchildren Benjamin, Andrew, Melissa, Julie, D.J., Kainoa, Kekoa; great-grandchildren Violet and Leland, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Preceding Barb in death were her husband James (Jim) Driscoll, parents Thomas and Margaret Kaut, stepdaughter Susan Driscoll, and her dog Buddy Love.
Barb was one of a kind and will be missed for her laugh and humor. She is now at peace, dancing to Moon River and watching John Wayne with Jim. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Services will provide limited care until burial. She will be buried with Jim and Buddy Love; the three will be buried together in Center Point next to her parents. She will not have any services, per her request.
In honor of Barbara, donations may be made to Camp Courageous or the Inpatient Comfort Care (Hospice) Unit at St. Luke’s Hospital, which held a special place in her heart.
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