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Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Blesie, Eric R.
Eric R. Blesie, 41, of Marion, passed away Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, at the Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha after a courageous battle with cancer. Services celebrating Eric's life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories in Cedar Rapids, with Cedar Memorial Certified Celebrant Julie Freese officiating. Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.
Published Oct. 20, 2012 in The Gazette