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Colleen L. Hersh
COLLEEN L. HERSH
Manchester
Colleen L. Hersh, 70, of Manchester, died Dec. 9, 2020, in her home after fighting a long battle with cancer. She was born July 21, 1950, to Leonard and Leona Black.
Colleen worked many years as a seamstress at Cedar Rapids Tent and Awning. She enjoyed living on Lake Delhi and spending time with her Fur Baby, Ollie.
She was predeceased by her husband, James Hersh; father, Leonard Black; and brothers, Jonathan and Blaine Black and David Kruger.
Survivors include mother, Leona Nigh; daughters, Kelly Love and Jamie (Lamario) Stokes; sons, Kevin (Stephanie) Ruth and Jeff (Darla) Haas of Cedar Rapids; 15 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and sisters, Christine (Allen) McMillan of New Caney, Texas, Lynette (Robert) Morrison, Gwen (Mark) Fowler, Donetta (Rob) Heathman of Cedar Rapids and Kim Kramer of Marion.
Due to COVID-19, services will be at a later date.
Special thanks to Cedar Valley Hospice, Teresa Oxley, Kane Ruth and Donetta Heathman for their continued love, care and support.
Online condolences may be left at www.iowacremation.com.
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