Beverly M. Dushek, 78, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Sept. 28, 2011, at Living Center West following an extended illness. Per Beverly’s wishes, no services will be held. Private inurnment will be held at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.

Surviving are her husband of 51 years, Eugene Dushek; daughter, Jeanne L. (Steve) Catron of Cedar Rapids; grandchildren, Brandon (Kendra) Struve Orlando, Fla., and Tim Catron and Hannah Catron both of Cedar Rapids; her great-grandson, Dexter Struve; siblings, Joan (John) O’Rourke, John Grimley, Gerald (Margaret) Grimleyand of Austin, Minn..

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, John Dushek; brothers, Robert, Max, Donald and Duane.

Beverly Mae Dushek was born Sept. 23, 1933 in Austin, the beloved daughter of Edwin and Sarah (Connelly) Grimley. She graduated from high school in Austin in 1951. On May 14, 1960, she married Eugene Dushek in Austin. They resided in South Bend, Ind., for eight years before making Cedar Rapids their home for the last 42 years. She worked various jobs outside of the home, but primarily found her greatest enjoyment caring for her family. She enjoyed reading and was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend who will be greatly missed.

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