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John R. Petersmith
John R. Petersmith
Cedar Rapids
John Petersmith passed away on August 24, 2025 in Cedar Rapids. His obituary was published in the Wednesday, August 27th Gazette. A Celebration of Life open house will be held Tuesday, September 23 from 2 – 5 p.m. at the Starlite Room, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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