JoFran K. Falcon

JoFran K. Falcon

Cedar Rapids

JoFran K. Falcon, 92, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Cottage Grove Place in Cedar Rapids.

A celebration of JoFran’s life will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, at The Sedlacek Hall at Cottage Grove Place located at 2115 First Ave. SE, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. JoFran will be buried beside her husband in the Jordan’s Grove Cemetery in Central City, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion, Iowa, is assisting the family.

JoFran was born on March 23, 1930, in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, to Robert Richard and Eva Frances (Slapnicka) Kouba. Her father was employed there by the International General Electric Co. The family moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, when JoFran was three years old. She attended Cedar Rapids schools and graduated from McKinley High School. JoFran went on to attend and graduate from the University of Iowa in 1952, where she met the love of her life, James “Jim” C. Falcon. While attending, JoFran was president of the Alpha Delt Pi Sorority and elected to Phi Beta Kappa. On June 6, 1953, she and James were united in marriage. They enjoyed 63 years together before he passed away in 2016. JoFran was a teacher and Librarian / Media Specialist for 25 years with the Montgomery County Maryland School System. In June 1988, she and Jim retired and moved to Ocean Pines, Maryland to be near the Ocean City Beach. There she was active with the Ocean Pines Women’s Club, Garden Club, Library and Boat Club. JoFran was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Ocean City. She was a member of the Board of the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra. JoFran established a program between the Symphony and the Worcester County Public Schools. Her work was recognized by the Yale University School of Music in 2015 with the “Yale Distinguished Music Educator Award”, “Commendation from the Worcester County Government”, “Certificate of Recognition from the Worcester County Public Schools” and an Ocean Pines “Gem.” JoFran will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

JoFran is survived and lovingly remembered by her daughter, Jenanne Francis Falcon-Hosier (Ken Hosier) of Pittsville, Md.; son, William “Bill” Robert Falcon of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; four nieces, Monica Patten of Fairfax, Iowa, Janice Patten of Raeford, N.C., Geri (Ned) Bergman of Casa Grande, Ariz., and Mary Preen of Gretna, La.; nephew, Nathan Patten (Michelle Berger) of Las Vegas, Nev.; and several great-nieces and great-nephews including, Brycen Meyer, Tyler Patten, Hannah Patten, Carol Patten and Jenny Patten.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James C. Falcon; and several extended family members.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in JoFran’s memory may be made to either the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library at 1400 Inspiration Place SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404; or to Cedar Rapids Museum of Art at 410 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401; or to Tanager Place at 2309 C St. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404; Orchestra Iowa at 119 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402; or a charity of the donor’s choice.

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