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Normandy

July 25, 1951 ~ April 3, 2026

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Normandy, 74, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026. There will be no formal services. Arrangements are with Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids.

She is survived by her daughters, Christina (David) Greenberg and Alana Vavra; two grandchildren, Forrest Greenberg and Logan Greenberg; siblings, Jon Daringer, Steve Daringer, and Donna Smith; and the love of her life and longtime companion, Mike Haddy.

Normandy was born on July 25, 1951, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Norman and Patricia (Myers) Daringer. She graduated from Jefferson High School and went on to earn her nursing degree from St. Luke’s School of Nursing. Throughout her career, she served as a compassionate nurse in a variety of settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, and home health care.

While she deeply loved her work in nursing, her true passion was music. Known for her beautiful voice and lively tambourine playing, she performed with local bands, including Aftershock. For more than 30 years, she and Mike owned and operated Gray Wolf Karaoke, bringing joy and entertainment to audiences across the area.

Normandy had a deep love for animals and was the quintessential neighborhood “cat lady.” She also enjoyed sci-fi movies, trying her luck at the slot machines, and traveling the world. Among her favorite destinations were Prague, Germany, and Ireland.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

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  1. She made sure to let me know just how much I meant to her before she left us. Even though she told me that I wasn’t starting to hear you now receipt she was the real star.

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  2. I’ve known Normandy for 30 years, & I met her at her karaoke session event at the Five Seasons Crowne restaurant. I was only 16 years old, & she totally lid up after I sung Elvis Presley’s song “If I Can Dream” she was absolutely blown away & inspired by my performance, & then we kept touched & she’d always invite me to other karaoke events. She was one of my bestest friends ever, & I’d loved singing duets with her. She really touched my life, & she’ll be deeply missed. Rest In Power Normandy! Love & miss you!!

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  3. Many years of great joy knowing you and taking great care of my precious brother and mother thru the years. Keep the music going in HEAVEN and dont fight over the microphone. I can hear your heavenly voice always. Love you and will miss you.

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  7. She turned me onto braunschweiger dip!!! Met her at the Rut karaoke!!! Very endearing and sweet woman.

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  8. She was a great and beautiful lady and so much fun to be around. I also loved her singing. She will be deeply missed by many.

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  10. Dear Normandy,
    Thank You For The Songs You Sang.
    Your Kind and Caring Ways 💞
    🎶 We Shall Meet Again
    We Are Forever Friends 🎶

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    • I worked with her thru my agency over the last almost 10 yrs and I LOVED working with her!!!!!!!! I loved her as a person. She invited me to go to jus coz to see everyone when our friend mikey z was there. RIP my friend. Love you and miss you. 🫂💔😭

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  11. Even though I didn’t know you for very long, we became Facebook friends and then I met you. You were always smiling and very friendly. When you went on your International Trips, you always brought back stuff for your friends. I will always treasure that necklace that you gave me. Rest easy my Dear friend. Until we meet again.

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  12. Normandy will be truly missed. I will absolutely miss her singing!!! She always brought such light to the whole room when she sang. I had the pleasure of meeting Normandy over 20 years ago. She was the one that first encouraged me to pick up the microphone, and to sing karaoke. When I sang my first song, I can remember to this day it was Walking After Midnight by Patsy Cline. Once I was done singing, she was my biggest cheerleader. I will forever miss her and her singing, and her caring , loving, compassionate heart. Rest in peace Normandy, until we meet again my dear friend.

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  14. What a wonderful soul.. she definitely lit up the room and cared for others beyond belief.. rest in peace my friend!! Now you are free to travel the world endlessly..🥰

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  15. You will forever be missed. You brought me out of my shell with my first real karaoke song; love potion #9. You sang like an angel I will forever here your voice. Love you Norm ….. NurseJenn

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  16. I’m sure you’re enjoying fuzzy navels with your parents and God. Hope you hit the casino up there and win big! Love you my friend rest easy!

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  17. What a kind and generous soul! I’ve known Normandy for about 30 years. She has always been very outgoing, approachable and ready to make new friends. She showed genuine interest and concern for people. She welcomed me to her circle of friends and invited me to family get-togethers. I even took a few trips with her and Mike to Colorado. She always the life of the party at karaoke shows. Always willing to break out the tambourine and add rhythm and harmony to songs. She truly will be missed. Thank you for touching our lives and leaving us with wonderful memories. God bless you sister!

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  18. I have been friends with Norma since childhood, as she lived close by. She was a kind and empathetic gal, her heart being to big for her body. She sent me a Hard Rock Cafe t-shirt from Portugal knowing I collected them, I will always treasure that one especially. I will miss my beautiful friend always and thank you to Michael for making sure she always felt special. Rest in peace my friend.

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