- Born on: July 7, 1944
- Departed on: January 23, 2025
- Resided in: Cedar Rapids, IA
Laurita M. Gatrelle
Laurita M. Gatrelle passed away, family by her side, Thursday, January 23, 2025, in Cedar Rapids.
She was born July 7, 1944, in Prairie Du Chien to Lawrence and Violet (Young).Laurita worked as a Clerk for Linn County Motor Vehicle Registration in Cedar Rapids, Iowa for many years.. She belonged to St Ludmila Catholic Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir and helping with the Kolach festival. Laurita loved fishing on the Mississippi River and gardening. She loved to spend time with her family, especially grandchildren and was loved by all.
Laurita is survived by her children, Michael (Tina) Hendrickson of Prairie Du Chien,Wi. Gary Hendrickson of Denison,Tx. Jill (Greg) Brown of Overland Park,Ks. Eileen (Jeff) Hardman of Marion,IA. Richard (Mandy) Gatrelle of Marion,IA. Alexis (Robert) Benion of Cedar Rapids,IA Grandchildren,15; Great grandchildren, 7; Siblings, Damaris Pintz, Kevin Graap, Mark Graap, Todd Graap, several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Gary R. Gatrelle; her parents Lawrence and Violet Graap, siblings; Patsy Graap and Larry Graap.
Memorials may be given to St Ludmila Catholic Church.
