Mary Louise Coonfare
January 18, 1952 ~ May 13, 2012
Mary Louise Coonfare, 60, of Bertram, died Sunday, May 13, 2012, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. A Celebration of Life will be held at noon on Saturday, June 2, 2012, at the Bertram Town Hall. Burial at a later date at Campbell Cemetery. Arrangements by Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include a brother, James (Mickey) Coonfare of Shueyville; sisters, Susie (Dan) Shulgin of Cedar Rapids, Winnie Alger, and Betty Hall, both of Bertram. Mary was born January 18, 1952, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Herbert A. and Arladene (Brown) Coonfare. On September 22, 1984, she married Larry Benters. She worked as a certified nurse's aide, the last 12 years at West Ridge Care Center in the physical therapy department. Mary enjoyed collecting teddy bears and going to casinos. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and a brother, Herbert P. Coonfare. Memorials may be directed to the family.
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Shannon Phillips
I really enjoyed working with Mary over the last 7 years at West Ridge. She was truely a nice lady, and very caring. Although the last few years, have been very rough for her, you would of never known, she always wore a smile on her face. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family, and friends, she will be greatly missed.
Our sincerest condolences on the passing of Mary.
After your hard fight its time for you to rest in peace. Mary it was a pleasure knowing you, you will be greatly missed by all who knew you. To Marys family you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
My wife and I are volunteers with Mercy Hospice. We had the privilege of getting to know Mary over the past couple of weeks. She was a gentle soul, soft-spoken and humble, with a subtle sense of humor.
We send our sincerest condolences to her family and loved ones.
truly had a heart of gold you will be greatly missed, my condolences to the family …..
Dear Betty and family:
So sorry to hear of your sister’s passing. I hope you are coping as best as you can. Drop me an email if you have time. My deepest sympathies to you and your entire family. Deb