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Gina Rizzio Obituary

Gina Marie Rizzio, 30, of Cedar Rapids, was called home to the Lord on Sunday July 3, 2022, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Services: 6 p.m. Thursday at Teahen Funeral Home by Pastor Debbie Eberly from Spirit of Faith Church. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday from 2 to 6 p.m. Gina is survived by her children, Natalie Joe and Malerie Kay Holland; parents, Tammy and Rick Rizzio; siblings, Josh VanBeek (Katie Kleeberger) and niece Sophia, Joseph (Chelsea) Rizzio, Katrina (Luis) Ramirez and Valerie (Devin) Van Dolah; grandparents, Eugene and Gloria VanBeek; and many nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins and dear friends. Gina was preceded in death by her grandparents, Joseph and Patricia Rizzio; and uncle, Doug VanBeek. Gina was born on Aug. 14, 1991, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Rick and Tammy Rizzio. She graduated from Jefferson High School and later went to cosmetology school. Gina was a CMA at the Veteran’s Home in Marshalltown, and also worked at her church daycare. She was a member of the Spirit of Faith Church. Gina was passionate about many things; she was the queen of thrift store shopping, an avid fisherman, a masterful chef and foodie. Her faith was very important and she was very active in her church. Above all, Gina loved spending time with her family, especially her daughters, and will be deeply missed. Instead of flowers, memorials may be directed to Gina’s family. Online condolences can be left at www.teahenfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Gazette on Jul. 6, 2022.

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Kara Snapp (Penning)

July 7, 2022

Rest in paradise beautiful.. thinking of everyone during this hard time.

Mark Walderbach

July 7, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Toni Anderson

July 7, 2022

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Frank & Carolyn Sladek

July 7, 2022

In times like these, I often read:
I Thessalonians 4:13-18.
Praise the Lord: Gina is cheering us all onward!

Mark Schroeder

July 7, 2022

Val(Devin), Rick, and rest of the Rizzio family. My deepest sympathies for your loss! Gina was a wonderful person, and always enjoyed talking to her.
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Samantha Stacy

July 6, 2022

Such a beautiful amazing soul gone way too soon. My condolences to the family.

Jenna Lafrentz

July 6, 2022

My sincere and deepest condolences to Val, Dev and the Rizzio Family!! May Gina Rest In Peace!

Chuck Elias

July 6, 2022

Very sad to learn of Gina's passing. My sincere and deepest condolences to Tammy, Rick and the Rizzio Family!! May Gina Rest In Peace!!

JoJo Rizzio

July 5, 2022

John 14:27 - Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you.

I love you and will see you soon enough

Diane Salehoglu

July 5, 2022

So sorry for your loss, Gina was way too young. I am struggling w my words, I don’t have the words to say how much your hurting, or how her girls will grow up w/ out a mother. But your family has faith, love & strength to get them through this.

Lori Toussaint

July 5, 2022

Gina, I only knew you for a short while but you filled my heart with your spunk and strong spirit! Thank you for being such a wonderful friend my daughter, Brooke Toussaint. Your faith was extremely strong and I am sure you are going to be an amazing guardian angel to many you will be missed so deeply!!

Billie Jo Zhorne

July 5, 2022

Girl... I know your mansion is just as beautiful as you are and there is a stocked pond with all the fish you could ever want! Like Sissy said? It's not good bye, it's SEE YA LATER GATOR!! YOUR HEART AND SOUL HAVE ALWAYS BEEN AS BEAUTIFUL AS YOU ARE!!

Bidi Vargas

July 5, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Very happy I was able to meet such an amazing person in Medication class! She was such a great person and her smile was beautiful!

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