Kulish, Keri Lee

Keri Lee Kulish, 29, of Toddville, passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday, Sept. 16, 2013. The family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, where a Scripture service will begin at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids. There also will be a visitation, before Mass, in the Gathering Space, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Burial: Mount Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.

Survivors include her parents, John and Kim Kulish of Toddville; brother, Keith Kulish; her aunts and uncles, Carol Ries of Phoenix, Ariz., Juli and Chris Reed of Everett, Wash., Terri Crissinger of Mesa, Ariz., Steve and Chris Troendle of Swisher and Traci and Kevin Freeburg of Omaha, Neb.; and many dear cousins and special friends.

Keri was born March 27, 1984, the daughter of John and Kim Kulish in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She graduated from Alburnett High School, Kirkwood Community College and the University of Northern Iowa, where she earned a Master's Degree. A 27 year cancer survivor, Keri enjoyed being a “Big Sister” and teaching CCD classes. She interned in Germany and traveled worldwide. Keri worked for REM as a program coordinator and was an avid Rough Rider's fan.

Those who knew Keri say she was the most loving, kind and selfless person they knew. She never met a stranger as she included everyone she met and made them feel special. She will be remembered for having a heart of gold and infectious giggle. Keri wanted to touch lives and make a difference. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

A memorial fund has been established in memory of Keri.

Please sign the online guest book for Keri at under obituaries.

Published in The Gazette Sept. 19, 2013.