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Petrzelka, Raymond J. (Ray)
Raymond J. (Ray) Petrzelka, 83, of Cedar Rapids, died suddenly on Saturday, July 2, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center from a brain hemorrhage. Funeral services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Matthew Catholic Church, by the Rev. David Beckman and the Rev. Gerald Condon co-celebrating. Burial: Czech National Cemetery. A vigil service will be held 5 p.m. Tuesday at Teahen Funeral Home, where friends may visit the family from 4 to 6 p.m., and after 9 a.m. Wednesday at the church.
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