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Wanda Curfman
WANDA ESTELLE CURFMAN
Cedar Rapids
Wanda Estelle Curfman, 82, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Becky and John Sherbon, surrounded by her family.
Wanda was born Sept. 18, 1935, in Keokuk, Iowa. She graduated from Keokuk Senior High School in 1953. Wanda married Paul William Curfman of Keokuk on Nov. 27, 1954, in St. Patrick, Mo.
Wanda enjoyed spending time with her family, taking walks with her dog, Meah, and music.
Wanda is survived by her loving ex-husband and best friend, Paul; her four children, Diana (Joe) North of Cedar Rapids, Dave (Christine) Curfman of Cedar Rapids, Ron (Kathy) Curfman of Robins and Becky (John) Sherbon of Cedar Rapids; 10 grandchildren, Joseph and Katherine North, Laney Curfman and Miranda Ellis, Amber, Cole and Carleigh Curfman and Allie, Kelsie and Seth Sherbon; and two great-grandchildren, Ethan and Farrah. She also is survived by a brother, Oren (Lila) Dockum of Keokuk; and sister, Shirley (Wayne) Jobe of California.
Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Leland Edward Dockum Sr. (1983) and Alice Letitia Hasper (1993); and her brother, Leland Edward (Eddie) Dockum Jr. (1951).
Wanda's family is grateful to Mercy Hospice team for their compassion, support and assistance during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Mercy Hospice.
Please share a memory of Wanda at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.
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