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Ruby Louise Rawson
Ruby Louise Rawson
Cedar Rapids
Ruby Louise Rawson, 95, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at The Keystones of Cedar Rapids. A private graveside service will be held at Spring Grove Cemetery in Covington, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family with arrangements.
Ruby was born on July 9, 1928, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Richard and Francis (Dlask) Prochaska. She was a 1945 graduate of Roosevelt High School and went on to attend the University of Northern Iowa. On April 21, 1946, Ruby was united in marriage to Virgil Allen Rawson Sr. Together they raised five children. Ruby enjoyed gardening, cooking large meals for her family, and participating in the Cedar Rapids farmer’s market for over 30 years, where she was known as the “Kolache Lady.” Spending time with family was her greatest joy. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Ruby is survived and lovingly remembered by her two children, Fran (Terry) Smith of Cedar Rapids and Virgil Jr. (Vickie) Rawson of Marion; eight grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband in 2016, Virgil Sr.; two sons, Jeffrey and Mark Rawson; daughter, Angie Foster; and son-in-law, Dan Foster.
The family would like to extend a special thank-you to Keystone Cedars and St. Croix Hospice staff for the care shown to Ruby.
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