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Kristin Elisabeth Randles (Titcomb)
Kristin Elisabeth Randles (Titcomb)
Cedar Rapids
Kristin Elisabeth Randles (Titcomb) died peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones on June 13, 2023.
Kris was born on the Fourth of July, 1953, to Dr. William and Catherine Titcomb. She spent her childhood in St. Joseph, Mo., where she graduated from Central High School. She moved to Cedar Rapids in 1976, attended Kirkwood and met the love of her life Bill Randles, whom she married on Sept. 6, 1980. Together they started, grew and nurtured a family of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Together they established a church family at Believers in Grace Fellowship in Marion, Iowa, where they served as beloved pastor and wife for 40 years until Pastor Bill’s death in January of 2022.
Kris is survived by her six siblings; six children; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She is preceded was in death by her parents and her beloved husband of 40 years.
Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, June 19, at Believers in Grace Fellowship, 8600 C Ave., Marion, Iowa. Funeral services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, at the church. Burial will follow at Dunkard Cemetery. Arrangements are with Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids.
Those unable to attend are invited to watch the service via livestream. Please find the livestream link on Kris’ Tribute Wall and share your love and memories with her family at www.stewartbaxter.com under obituaries.
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