Irene "June" Stock
June 19, 1932 — October 11, 2017
Irene June Stock, 85, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2017, at West Ridge Care Center following a recent illness. Celebration of Life Memorial Services will be Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids: visitation from 1:00-2:30 p.m. and service at 2:30 p.m. Fellowship and refreshments will continue until 5:00 p.m. Private burial at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include her children, Lauri (Harold) Graham and Jan Rosauer; grandchildren, Hayley, Logan, Matthew and Kristen; sister, Olivia Kennedy, and many nieces and nephews. Preceding June in death were her husband, Robert; son in law, Todd Rosauer; brother in law, Calvin Kennedy; her parents, brother and sister.
June was born on June 19, 1932 in Winchester, England, the daughter of Alfred and Mabel(Wells) Readings. She attended Chailey Heritage Boarding School in Chailey, Sussex, England. During World War II, June's sister met her husband, Calvin Kennedy. In December 1953 June came to the United States on the Queen Elizabeth II to join her sister and brother in law in Cedar Rapids. On August 17, 1957 June married Robert Stock in Bettendorf, Iowa.
June worked at Haldy's Beauty Supply when she first came to Cedar Rapids. She was a member of Women Of Other Nations and The Indoor Sports Club. June proudly obtained her United States citizenship in 1980. She devoted her life to selflessness and support of her family and friends. Her strength and determination helped her live an amazing life filled with spreading joy to others. June loved her family, especially her grandchildren, above all else. She enjoyed music, concerts, dogs, being outside, travelling, spending time with family, and all things English. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the family to be used for a memorial at West Ridge Care Center.
Survivors include her children, Lauri (Harold) Graham and Jan Rosauer; grandchildren, Hayley, Logan, Matthew and Kristen; sister, Olivia Kennedy, and many nieces and nephews. Preceding June in death were her husband, Robert; son in law, Todd Rosauer; brother in law, Calvin Kennedy; her parents, brother and sister.
June was born on June 19, 1932 in Winchester, England, the daughter of Alfred and Mabel(Wells) Readings. She attended Chailey Heritage Boarding School in Chailey, Sussex, England. During World War II, June's sister met her husband, Calvin Kennedy. In December 1953 June came to the United States on the Queen Elizabeth II to join her sister and brother in law in Cedar Rapids. On August 17, 1957 June married Robert Stock in Bettendorf, Iowa.
June worked at Haldy's Beauty Supply when she first came to Cedar Rapids. She was a member of Women Of Other Nations and The Indoor Sports Club. June proudly obtained her United States citizenship in 1980. She devoted her life to selflessness and support of her family and friends. Her strength and determination helped her live an amazing life filled with spreading joy to others. June loved her family, especially her grandchildren, above all else. She enjoyed music, concerts, dogs, being outside, travelling, spending time with family, and all things English. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the family to be used for a memorial at West Ridge Care Center.
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