Obituary for Janet Rae O'Grady

Janet Rae O''Grady, 58 of Cedar Rapids passed away Saturday evening, February 4, 2012 at her home. A private memorial will be held at St. Mathews Lutheran Church in Monticello, Iowa. Iowa Cremation is assisting the family. Jan was born June 19, 1953 in Davenport, IA. She attended school in Cedar Rapids. She moved to Southern California where she met her husband, Dick and enjoyed a varied career in the professional field before moving back to Cedar Rapids to be near her family. Jan''s talents lead her to many different artistic endeavors which she loved very much. Her beauty was unsurpassed and she had an amazing amount of love to give. Though her sweet soul is still with us, she will be greatly missed. She is survived by her mother, Marge Freeman; 3 siblings, Joan Berends, Bill Karr, Lisa Primer; 2 sons, Brandon Kraus and Adam Kraus; 8 grandchildren, Courtney, Kale, Shiloh, Stephanie, Caden, Justin, Otto, Collin. As well as 4 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard O''Grady; father, Ray Dove; step father, William Freeman; Uncle, Lyle Behrends, and an infant son, Michael. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to 1330 20th Ave S.W., Cedar Rapids, IA 52404.