Cheryl Lea (Karr) Gardner Obituary
The passing of Cheryl Lea (Karr) Gardner of Cedar Rapids, Iowa leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on September 29, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Cheryl's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harold Gardner and Gayle Gardner (Yoder); her boyfriend Gene Redlinger; her brother Ed Gardner; and her sister-in-law Carylon Gardner.
She is survived by: her children, Mel Karr and Stacy Karr (Shelly); her grandson Colton Slaubaugh; and her siblings, Becky Gardner Johns and Brad Gardner (Becky). She is also survived by several nieces & nephews.
