Yvonne 'Vonnie' E. LaKose

YVONNE “VONNIE” E. LAKOSE

Cedar Rapids

Yvonne "Vonnie" LaKose of Cedar Rapids went to meet the Lord on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021.

Vonnie was born on Dec. 26, 1933, in Iowa City to Carroll and Vera (Orris) Hanshaw. She was the youngest of four sisters (Violet, Bertha and Delores) and had one older brother (Bud).

Vonnie was united in marriage to Dean LaKose on March 15, 1963. They had four children, 28 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren (and counting!).

Vonnie truly was one of a kind. She loved the Lord with all her heart and that overflowed to anyone she knew. Her quick wit and sense of humor brought laughter in any situation. She made friends wherever she went. While she had several jobs during her lifetime, her favorite job was being a mom to her four children. She also had a deep love for blankets and applesauce, and she never missed an opportunity to buy a knick-knack she saw if it reminded her of someone she loved to give to them as a gift. She already is missed by so many.

She is survived by her two sisters, Bertha Long and Delores Brown; as well as her three children, Gary (Lori) LaKose, Deana (Dan) Schinke and Dennis (Jessica) LaKose.

Vonnie was preceded in death by her sister, Violet; her brother, Bud; her son, Jerry LaKose; and her beloved husband of 53 years, Dean LaKose. We know she finally is enjoying being reunited with them in heaven.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, Aug. 14, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, Aug. 15, at 2 p.m. at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories with Pastor Rick Gail officiating. A livestream of the service for Yvonne will be available at the Cedar Memorial website under her obituary, under the video tab starting on Sunday, Aug. 15, at 2 p.m.

The family wishes to thank the entire staff at the Terrace Glen Village for all the love and support they showed Vonnie while she was in their care.