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Mary Uthe

December 5, 1937 ~ October 30, 2025

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Mary Catherine Uthe, 87, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025, after a long illness. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Mary was born on December 5, 1937, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Leonard and Fredona (Minor) Schultz. She was united in marriage to Jack Uthe at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, in 1959.

Mary graduated from Saint Patrick Catholic School. She worked at US Bank for many years as a bank teller. Mary volunteered at the Linn Community Food Bank for over 14 years. She enjoyed her many flower gardens and watching the Iowa Hawkeyes play basketball and football. Mary was actively interested and involved in politics. She was a staunch Democrat and was even a county delegate one year. Every four years she would be glued to the TV watching the election results come in. Mary was very proud of her family.

Mary is survived by her husband, children, Teri (Duane) Lowe, Robin (David) Cahill, Kristin (Rick) Murphy, Jeff (Pam) Uthe, and Nicole (Matt) Borchardt; grandchildren, John (Trista) Palzkill, Samantha Lowe, Emily Elegado (Danny Borneo), Addison Williams, Ian Cahill, Michael Cahill, Elizabeth (Alex) Anslinger, Matilda (Ray) Money, Griffin Uthe, Carson Uthe, Amadeus Borchardt, and Kaiser Borchardt; great-grandchildren, Murphy Jo, Charlie, Bronson, Dekker, Daxton, Callum, and Omari; and siblings, Dorothy (Leo) Sonka, and Leonard “Sam” (Ione) Schultz.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, David (Angela) Schultz.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Mercy Hospice, Cedar Rapids.

 

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  1. Sending love and prayers to the Uthe family. There are so many sweet memories of Mary. I imagine her arriving in heaven and being surrounded by all those she influenced in her life on earth. Her love of Jesus “rose the rooftops” 🙏💗

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    • Julie, what a beautiful memory of my mother. She loved leading the music at St Jude’s, « we are gathered together » was a favorite. . I was at home in Florida when I found out and lit a candle for her along with a rousing Chorus of « Proud Mary » another of her favorites. It seemed fitting. Peace.

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  2. The passion and fire that my grandmother had for those around her lit the world, but it will also be dimmer for a time because she is gone. But while the light is dim, we will remember the good times and love that she showed everyone she met during her time here on earth, and that light will shine forever more. You have left handprints on my heart and until we meet again, I’ll drink some wine for you, Mary Kay, and know they have unlimited stock in heaven.

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  3. Mary Kay will have the time of her life in heaven with her baby brother, Dave. My best memory is her playing the piano and Dave signing and both of them laughing. The two of them would steel the show at Karaoke.

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