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Cecil Calkins
Cecil Calkins
Johnston
Cecil F. Calkins, 87, of Johnston, Iowa, passed away peacefully, April 11, 2023. He was born June 1, 1935, in Manly, Iowa, to Forrest and Marcella Calkins.
A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date.
Cecil is survived by his wife of 66 years, Peggy; his son, Mark Calkins of Ankeny, Iowa; his daughter, LeeAnne (Sam) Fox of Bonita Springs, Fla.; his grandchildren, Ryan (Roni) Ford, Dustin Ford, Kelsey (Andrew) Riley, Rachel Calkins, Sara (Andrew) Himelson and Carsyn Calkins; and his five great-grandchildren.
Full obituary online at www.ankenymemorial.com.
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