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Evelyn Hollingsworth
EVELYN N. HOLLINGSWORTH
Cedar Rapids
Evelyn N. Hollingsworth, 77, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 13, at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Inurnment will be held at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Evelyn was born Feb. 21, 1939, in Wyoming, Iowa, to Otto Thomas and Margaret Rachel (Usher) Petersen. She was employed by Turner Microphone, then enjoyed providing child care for family and friends. Evelyn will be fondly remembered for her cooking, baking, candy making and celebrating the holidays with her family. She was an animal lover. Evelyn was very family-oriented, and loved to be surrounded by her kids, grandkids, extended family and dear friends.
She is survived by her children, Daniel (Sheryl) Kobusch and Douglas (Linda) Kobusch, all of Cedar Rapids, David Hollingsworth of Minnesota, Debra Hollingsworth and Scott (Julie) Hollingsworth, all of Cedar Rapids; grandchildren, Dillon (Suzie) Kobusch and Angela Kobusch, Anthony and Mason Kobusch, Crystal and Carly Kobusch, Logan and Bailey Hollingsworth, and Heather (Danny) Franks; and great-grandchildren, Alex, Ethan, Ava, Aspen, Abby, Zander and Olivia. Also surviving are siblings, Jim (Shirley) Petersen and Mary Lou Novak; and sister-in-law, Karen Petersen, all of Cedar Rapids.
She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Marlene Hooper, Virginia Steggall, Thomas Petersen and Peggy Joan Petersen.
A memorial in Evelyn's name has been established. Online condolences may be conveyed at www.cedarmemorial.com.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to Evelyn's dear friends, Richard Kula, Kathy Weber, Jackie Svoboda and Ann Keller, for their love and support, and her many neighbors who gave of their time, care and friendship.
Evelyn was a treasured soul who was deeply loved and respected by her family. Her legacy of devotion and generosity will live on in the memories of all who knew and loved her.
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