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Stephanie Dietze
STEPHANIE DIETZE
Cedar Rapids
Stephanie Dietze, 30, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, at home. Graveside service: noon Wednesday, Nov. 3, at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements by Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include her children, Tavien Pledge, James, Jaylin and Jackson Barton; parents, Ricky Dietze and Christina Myers (Ron Stark); siblings, Ashley Dietze and David Dietze (Lynnette Harwick); grandparents; and many extended family members and several friends.
Stephanie Ann Dietze was born Aug. 16, 1991, in Cedar Rapids, to Ricky Dietze and Christina (Myers). She attended Prairie and Kirkwood in Cedar Rapids. Stephanie had eclectic tastes in music and television, and lived in the moment. She experienced a tough life, but was a sweet gal, strong-willed woman, and was a bit stubborn. She didn't take any crap from anyone. She enjoyed social media and having dance parties to let loose with her kids, friends and family. The most important aspect of her life were her children, she spent her days focused on caring for and loving them.
She was preceded in death by her favorite dog, Missy.
Memorials may be directed to the family by way of the Donate Now link on Stephanie's tribute wall, where you may also share your support and condolences at www.stewartbaxter.com under obituaries.
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