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Veronica Houser Obituary

CEDAR RAPIDS-Veronica Marie Houser, 90, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at UnityPoint Health Living Center West in Cedar Rapids. A Private Graveside Service will be held at the National Cemetery in Vining, IA. Veronica was born August 5, 1935, in Prague, Czechoslovakia, the daughter of Lester and Antonia (Kriva) Formanek. Her marriage to Michael Wiggins produced a daughter, Doreen. Her marriage to Phillip Claussen produced sons, Mervin, Kevin, and Todd. Veronica was also married to Theodore Bishoff, Richard Houser, and Jim Hawkins. Veronica retired from Midland Forge, Cedar Rapids, in 2001. Left to honor her memory are her son, Todd (Bonnie) Claussen, grandchildren, Phillip, Amanda, Daniel, Breanna, Zachary, Lucas, Callyn, and Courtney, her siblings, Dollie Barkdoll, Geri Barkdoll, and Geno Formanek. Preceding her in death were her parents; her children Doreen, Mervin, and Kevin; and her sister-in-law, Barb Formanek. Thank you to the doctors, nurses, and staff at UnityPoint Health Living Center West and UnityPoint Hospice for their compassionate care toward Veronica. In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home, 209 E. 7th St. Tama, IA 52339.

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Published by KWWL on Aug. 8, 2025.

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Condolences to her family she will be deeply missed. Living center west was my first CNA job and while I haven't worked there in a couple years I'd still pop in to see her every so often because she was more than just a resident to me, she was a friend. While we had a large age gap we always found things to talk about and when working there id often spend my breaks with her. I have so many fond memories of her and my heart hurts for her family and other caretaker because she was truly one of a kind but shes now at peace. Veronica thank you for all of the laughs and advice you gave me I will carry it with me for the rest of my life.

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