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Ira 'John' Rapson
IRA "JOHN" RAPSON
Iowa City
Ira "John" Rapson passed away peacefully at home on July 21, 2021.
An outdoor celebration of John's life
will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8, at outside at the Ned Ashton House. Dress for summer on the lawn and wear a hat for John. Together, we will enjoy an afternoon of music and remembering this one. Bring a chair if you can. Please park on Normandy Drive in order to reserve parking lot availability for family and handicap parking.
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