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Obituary

Susan Alleda (Olmsted) Stookey was born in Cedar Rapids, IA on March 7, 1947, to Helen (Mather Olmsted) Eye and Harold (Hal) Olmsted. Sue grew up in Cedar Rapids and Palo, IA, and she graduated from Washington High School (Cedar Rapids) in 1965. After graduation, she attended the University of Wisconsin (Madison), majoring in math. Sue married Ron Stookey on June 21, 1968, in Cedar Rapids. After they were married, Sue transferred to the University …

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Memories & condolences

Ron, Joanna and Mark—I’m so sorry for your loss. No words can take your pain away.  I pray in time your pain will ease.…

Ron, Joanna and Mark—I’m so sorry for your loss. No words can take your pain away.  I pray in time …

Ron, Joanna and Mark—I’m so sorry for your loss. No words can ta…

Ron ,Mark and Joanna,   We are so sorry for your loss …Sue was a wonderful friend to us personally and a great friend t…

Ron ,Mark and Joanna,   We are so sorry for your loss …Sue was a wonderful friend to us personally …

Ron ,Mark and Joanna,   We are so sorry for your loss …Sue was a…

Ron, I extend my sympathy to you for the loss of your precious wife, Sue.
I will be watching the service online.
I will b…
Ron, I extend my sympathy to you for the loss of your precious wife, Sue.
I will be watching the ser…
Ron, I extend my sympathy to you for the loss of your precious w…

Hello Ron and family,

It was a pleasure to know both you and Sue. I worked for Perennial Gardens the year you put in you…

Hello Ron and family,

It was a pleasure to know both you and Sue. I worked for Perennial Gardens the…

Hello Ron and family,

It was a pleasure to know both you and Sue.…

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Born

March 7th, 1947
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Passed away

February 13th, 2024
Des Moines, IA

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Palo Iowa Cemetery

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