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Schabo, Erma M.
Erma M. Schabo, 93, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, May 27, 2013. Memorial Services: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 30, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, by Ric Gerard. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, before the service.
Erma was born Aug. 24, 1919, the daughter of Harold and Estella (Hughes) Grant in Independence, Iowa. She graduated from Independence High School in 1935, then from Des Moines Business College. On Nov. 4, 1946, Erma married Charles Schabo in North Dakota. Erma worked for many years at Options of Linn County formally known as Linn County Handicapped Systems.
Erma enjoyed many hobbies such as crocheting and puzzles but always enjoyed a good book. Her family shares that she will be remembered for making the world's worst coffee but was the most gracious hostess.
Survivors include her daughter, Pat Schabo, of Cedar Rapids; sister, Shirley (Norman) Rosene of Rowley; and many nieces and nephews.
Erma was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles; and a sister, Frances Trumbauer.
Memorials are suggested to Alzheimer's Association or Hospice.
Please sign the online guest book and share a memory about Erma at .
Published in The Gazette May 29, 2013.
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