Barbara Jean Dohnalek (1938-2020)

DOHNALEK, TURNER, BRADFORD

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 11/12/2020 at 11:22:12

Barbara Jean Dohnalek, 82, passed away, Thursday, November 5, 2020 at the Hiawatha Care Center following a short illness. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Private family Celebration of Life services will be held at Brosh Chapel. Burial will be in Anderson Cemetery near Swisher. The family requests everyone attending to wear a mask and practice social distancing.

Barbara was born Sept. 19, 1938, in Neosho, Missouri, the daughter of James and Juanita (Turner) Bradford. Her family moved to Iowa City and later to Cedar Rapids. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, a cheerleader, homecoming queen, and a 1956 graduate of Wilson High School.

She was united in marriage to David W. Dohnalek in Cedar Rapids on Oct. 19, 1956. The couple farmed in Cedar Rapids near the airport corner. Barbara was active part of the farming operation and raising a family. Away from the farm, Barbara worked at Armstrong’s, Younkers and Erenberger Antique stores. She enjoyed watching the Hawkeyes, music, traveling, home decorating, cooking and, most of all, spending time with her family. After retirement the couple moved to Swisher, Iowa.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years; Dave; daughter, Cindy (David) Dohnalek-Chase, son, Mark (Patricia) Dohnalek; three grandchildren, Lauren (Ben) Neale, David (Allison) Dohnalek and Erin Dohnalek; three great grandchildren, Corban, Abigail and Elizabeth Neale; brother, Gary (Roselyn) Bradford, sister, Sharon (Warren) Eulgen, sister-in-law, Carol (Edward) Gates and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Tom and her son, Michael.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to Dr. Mary Anne Nelson and the staff of the Hiawatha Care Center for their compassionate care of Barbara.

A memorial fund has been established in her name.

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