Photo courtesy of Teahen Funeral Home - Cedar Rapids
Apr 24, 1949 - Aug 13, 2025
I remember when Lynn joined the quilt guild and went to her first retreat. She was a kind and happy spirit and alot of fun to be with. May she rest in peace.
Dawn Eckrich
August 18, 2025 | Iowa City, IA | Friend
I was so sorry to hear about Lynn's passing. Our class of La Salle '67 is losing too many friends. We were able to visit when Brownie was awarded a military quilt given by her organization. She was a sweet and fun lady. Our condolences and prayers are with all of you.
Sharon Brown
August 18, 2025 | Swisher, IA | Classmate
I am so sorry for your loss. Lynn and I were close friends during our high school years.
Merry Jo Neyens
August 17, 2025 | Roy, WA | Friend
Dear Gary, I'm so sorry for your loss. She was a lovely woman and fun to be around.
Sincerely, Jimmy Miller
Jimmy Miller
August 16, 2025 | Cedar Rapids, IA
Lynn and I grew up in the same neighborhood and went to the same schools. Always a nice gal and so friendly when you would run into her even if you hadnt seen her for several years. She was always involved in some project. She will surely be missed. Prayers and blessings to the family.
Susan and Mike Lane
August 15, 2025 | Cedar Rapids, IA | Classmate
So very for the loss of wife mother grandmother aunt friend and a very hard worker many prayers and heartfelt condolences for all families and friends
Julie Parrott (McGuire)
August 15, 2025 | Marion, IA | Classmate
Gary and family. I was so sorry to heat of Lynn’s passing. I hadn’t seen her for a few years, as it happens with old school mates. My thoughts, prayers and sympathy are with you all. May God bless her and May she rest in peace.
Renie Miller
August 15, 2025 | Toddville, IA | Classmate
Gary and family. Sorry to hear about your loss. She was always nice to talk to at Hyvee.
Heather
August 14, 2025 | Acquaintance
Lynn Marie Stansbery, 76, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy following a courageous three-year fight with melanoma cancer and complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Teahen Funeral Home. Private family burial at St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the funeral home, and again on Wednesday after 10 a.m.
Lynn is survived by her husband, Gary; son, Robb Rucker (Tamara); daughter, Traci (Brian) Freeberg; grandchildren, Cody and Jenna; brothers, Jerry (Sandy) Chapman and Michael (Sandi) Chapman; and two nephews and one niece.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Doris Chapman.
Lynn was born on April 24, 1949, in Cedar Rapids to Charles and Doris (Hendrichs) Chapman and she graduated from LaSalle High School in 1967. On April 4, 1993, she was united in marriage to Gary Stansbery in Cedar Rapids.
Lynn worked in the restaurant and bar industry for over 30 years and will be remembered for her strong work ethic and her ability to connect with anyone she met. She was a gifted quilter, a member of the East Iowa Heirloom Quilters, and of the Red Hat Society. Lynn was the poster child of the Cedar Rapids Blue Zones Project and served as a delegate representing the city when Cedar Rapids won the Best City Award. Above all, she treasured time spent with her family.
Memorials may be directed to the Hospice House of Mercy.
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