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Dolores Kaiden
1931 - 2023
Dolores Kaiden
1931 - 2023
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BORN
1931
DIED
2023
Dolores Kaiden Obituary
Dolores Marie Kaiden, 92, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Mercy Hallmar. Services: 10 a.m., Tuesday at St. Jude Catholic Church by Concelebrants Rev. Nick March and Rev. Jack Flaherty. Burial: St. John Cemetery. A Vigil Service will be held at 4 p.m. Monday at Teahen Funeral Home. Those not attending the Vigil Service may visit with the family on Monday from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home and on Tuesday after 9 a.m., at the church.
Dolores is survived by her children, Marla (Ann Marie Sink) Kaiden of Chicago, Jeff (Kathy) Kaiden of Cedar Rapids, Kevin (Tam) Kaiden of Roselle, IL, Douglas Kaiden of Iowa City, Christopher Kaiden of Venice, CA, and Shawn (Kiyomi) Kaiden of Chiba, Japan; grandchildren, Jordan Kaiden, Rhian Kaiden, Noah Kaiden, Laura Kaiden, Emily (Chris) Ciccariello, Anna Kaiden, Chandler (Caitlin) Kaiden, Colin (Lisa) Kaiden, Sara Kaiden, Peter Kaiden, Rachael Kaiden and John Kaiden; six great-grandchildren; and one sister, Cordelia Cosgrove of Cedar Rapids.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene; granddaughter, Erica Kaiden; brothers, Donald (Rita) Erusha and Robert (Arlene) Erusha; brother in-law, Jack Cosgrove; and in-laws, Robert (Agnes) Kaiden and Clarence (Barbara) Kaiden.
Dolores was born on January 9, 1931, the daughter of Milver C. and Alma Schumacher Erusha. She graduated from Walford High School and went on to attend Mt. Mercy College, graduating with a BA in music in 1975. She retired as a music teacher for Benton Community Schools. Dolores played the piano and organ for many years at both Holy Trinity Church and St. Jude Catholic Church. She also volunteered her time at the Catherine McAuley Center.
Dolores loved music, especially, the Lyric Opera and Broadway musicals. She was an intrepid traveler, camping with her family, along with numerous Friendship Force and Elderhostel adventures. Her most fitting legacy is her family.
Memorials may be directed to Catherine McAuley Center, 1220 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.
Online condolences can be left at www.teahenfuneralhome.com.
Melissa Christopherson
March 14, 2023
Mrs. Kaiden was my piano teacher for many years when I was little. I still play today and use the same books with her handwriting in them when I teach my kids. I remember her patience and gentle encouragement, the picture of Mt Fuji on her wall, the little candies she gave at the end of the lesson, and the elegance of the recitals that she organized. She will live in my memory with fondness.
Dawn Gifford
March 13, 2023
Thinking of you Chris, so sorry for your loss. Makes me smile thinking of your Mom, she was so kind to me, once we made a road trip together to go see you, we had so much fun together. I think she enjoyed all the girls that hung around because she was so out numbered! Love to you and your family - Dawn (Hickey) Gifford
Edward Sink
March 13, 2023
My deepest condolences and prayers go out to your entire family on the passing of Dolores. May she rest in peace.
Mary Weaver
March 13, 2023
May a lifetime full of memories give all of you peace, happiness and comfort during these difficult times. Love to All, Mary T. Weaver & Family
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Bonnie Hansen
March 12, 2023
Dolores was a great friend, always positive and encouraging and supportive:) I will miss her❤
John and Diane Ciccariello
March 12, 2023
Our deepest condolences and prayers are with Jeff and the entire Kaiden family. My wife and I got to meet Dolores on several occassions during our visits to Iowa to see our son Chris,Emily and our grandchildren. She was always jovial, friendly ,thoughtful and had a wonderful outlook on life. May the Lord's Blessings be with her as she rest in peace.
Tom Murphy
March 12, 2023
Jeff and family, Sorry to hear about your mother. It's hard to find the right words to comfort. I only hope that knowing others care is of some comfort to you in your loss. May God bless you all.
Linda McNamara Earley
March 9, 2023
Deepest sympathy. Dolores was a very nice person. I had Jeff for French at La Salle.
Craig Schulte
March 8, 2023
Marla & Jeff, my sincere sympathy & condolences on the passing of your mom to you both & all members of Kaiden family. I pray that you find peace within your grief, & will hold her in my own memories and prayers. God Bless to all.
Linda Ann Svoboda
March 6, 2023
Dolores was among the most kind and gentle persons I’ve known. She always displayed compassion, while carrying herself with an easy dignity. Generosity seemed her second nature. She had an uncommon ability to treat everyone with equity. I admired Dolores and see her as a model for what I’d like to be.
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