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Womachka, Amie R.
Amie R. Womachka, 64, of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha after a brief illness. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Monday at St. Pius X Catholic Church. The Rev. David Ambrosy will officiate. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home, where there will be a vigil service at 2 p.m. Friends may also call at the church after 9 a.m. Monday.
Survivors include her husband, Paul; a son, Brian (Melanie) of West Liberty; a daughter, Janet of Albany, N.Y.; two sisters, Aleta (Glenn) Futrell and Arlene Edwards; four brothers, Leeon Baldwin, Gary (Helen) Baldwin, Larry Baldwin and Dale (Mari) Baldwin; six grandsons, Quinn, Eden, Pere, Flynn, Rowan and Tucker; three granddaughters, Holly, Bridgette and Ella; as well as several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Paul; two brothers, Arnold and Alan; a stepbrother, Ronald; and three sisters, Jane, Beth and Ada.
Amie was born June 27, 1947, in Manchester, the daughter of Leeon and Margaret (Taylor) Baldwin. She graduated from West Delaware High School in 1965. Amie married Paul L. Womachka on Jan. 29, 1966, in Manchester. She was a receptionist and secretary for the Crawford, Sullivan, Reed, and Roemerman law firm for several years.
Amie was a faithful member of St. Pius X Catholic Church, where she was active in the choir and church board. She was inducted into the Kennedy Fine Arts Hall of Fame for her contributions in creating parent organizations. She volunteered with several organizations, including Cub Scouts and Camp Fire Girls.
Amie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She enjoyed time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Hospice of Mercy in Amie's name.
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Published in The Gazette Jan. 26, 2012
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