Connie B. Altes (Wilson)
February 13, 1945 — November 22, 2010
Connie Altes, 65, of Marion, died Monday, November 22, 2010, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, following an extensive fight against cancer. Services: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 24, 2010, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, Iowa, by Revs. Roy & Janice Langwig. The family will greet friends from 4 – 8 p.m., Tuesday, November 23, 2010, at the funeral home. Private Burial: Oak Shade Cemetery, Marion, Iowa.
Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Roger; children, Michael (Cindy) Altes of Midland, MI, and Melissa (Chris) Stevens of Marion; 2 grandchildren, Jonathan and Kathryn Altes; a sister, Maureen Wilson of Chicago, Il; and her collie, Noelle.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Connie was born February 13, 1945, the daughter of Thomas and Kathryn (Fell) Wilson, in Chicago, Illinois. In 1962, she graduated from Crystal Lake High School in Crystal Lake, IL, and from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, IA, in 1986. On June 4, 1966, Connie was united in marriage to Roger Altes in Mingo, IA. Connie worked as an administrative assistant at the Marion Independent School District and also volunteered there for 30 years. She enjoyed being with her grandchildren, reading, and walking.
Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Association, 603 10th St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.
Please sign the online guest book for Connie at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.
Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Roger; children, Michael (Cindy) Altes of Midland, MI, and Melissa (Chris) Stevens of Marion; 2 grandchildren, Jonathan and Kathryn Altes; a sister, Maureen Wilson of Chicago, Il; and her collie, Noelle.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Connie was born February 13, 1945, the daughter of Thomas and Kathryn (Fell) Wilson, in Chicago, Illinois. In 1962, she graduated from Crystal Lake High School in Crystal Lake, IL, and from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, IA, in 1986. On June 4, 1966, Connie was united in marriage to Roger Altes in Mingo, IA. Connie worked as an administrative assistant at the Marion Independent School District and also volunteered there for 30 years. She enjoyed being with her grandchildren, reading, and walking.
Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Association, 603 10th St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.
Please sign the online guest book for Connie at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.
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