Connie Alatalo
December 7, 1940 ~ August 29, 2018
Connie Lee Alatalo, 77, of Cedar Rapids, died on Wednesday, August 29, 2018, at the Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. A private family gathering will be held on Friday. Arrangements are with Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include her husband, Donald; sons, David (Regina) Alatalo of Iowa City, Richard Alatalo of Cedar Rapids, Brian (Jamie) Alatalo of West Branch, and Brad Alatalo of Loveland, Colorado; eight grandchildren; one great grandchild; brother, Craig Beitz of Bettendorf; and a step-sister, Sharon McCarville of Viola.
Connie was born December 7, 1940, the daughter of Harvey and Edyth (Stone) Beitz in Cedar Rapids. On September 11, 1971, she married Donald Alatalo. Connie enjoyed all things Elvis, spending time with her family and the love of her life, Donald.
She was preceded in death by her parents; stepmother, Louise Beitz; son, William Alatalo; and sister-in-law, Donna Beitz.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy.
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Connie was my boss back in the day at Frank N Magid Associates. She was our quality control expert. She did it very well. But while she was my boss, I looked at Connie as more of a friend. She had to “quality control” a bunch of us crazies in the field department…not just from a work sense but from a life sense. Connie was very approachable and friendly. She gave me the opportunity to get off the phones and work the audio/video for the morning focus groups that came in. She gave me the opportunity to walk down the long hallway to track video spots to help the coaches coach newscasters and reporters. Connie was a wonderful person. After Jesus I’m sure she has already found Elvis and he is singing for her personally now! Love you Connie. Rest in Peace.
A kind and generous person has gone before us. Knew Connie from Frank N. Magid Assoc. many years ago. We soon discovered that we both had twin boys born on the exact same day – hers at St. Luke’s, mine at Mercy. Many evenings talking over the world at large. Condolences to all her family and may Connie RIP.
Sending hugs and prayers to the family at this difficult time. Connie was a strong and amazing lady!! Keep the memories close to your heart! RIP sweet Connie!!
So sorry to hear of Connie’s passing.I worked with her at Magids and always enjoyed her company.My sincere sympathy to her family.
Michael Williams
Godspeed Connie Until we all meet again
Rest in Peace Connie. I knew her from Frank Magid, a fair and great boss to work for.
Connie was also my supervisor at Frank Magids. I remember some wild Holiday parties we had! She was always super sweet to me and she will be greatly missed!
I will miss you Connie. I remember when we were in the offices and you caught me talking to another interviewer. You were alot of fun and I enjoyed you as a boss at Frank Magid’s!