Donald E "Don" Bartholomew's obituary , Passed away on February 23, 2026 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Donald E "Don" Bartholomew

October 30, 1940 - February 23, 2026 (85 years old)

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Donald E "Don" Bartholomew's obituary , Passed away on February 23, 2026 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Mitchell Family Funeral Home

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Donald E "Don" Bartholomew

October 30, 1940 - February 23, 2026 (85 years old)

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Donald E Bartholomew Obituary

We bid farewell to Donald E Bartholomew of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, born in Marshalltown, Iowa, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 23, 2026 at the age of 85. Donald touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donald E Bartholomew to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Wayne Bartholomew and Dorothy Bartholomew (DeSchamp); his wife Kitty Bartholomew; his brother Daryl Bartholomew; his stepson David DeWitt; and his niece Donann Lee.

He is survived by: his significant other Katharine "Kitty" DeWitt (Meyer); his children, Bridget Bartholomew of Charles City and Brett Bartholomew of Cedar Rapids; his stepchildren, Michael DeWitt and Leslie Bigelow (Winston) of Saint Cloud, Florida; his brother Dennis Bartholomew (Barb) of Eldora; his sister-in-law Bobbie Bartholomew of Phoenix, Arizona; his nieces, Cassie Elechicon (Lemuel) and Joanie Bauer (Ryan); his nephew Jarrod Bartholomew (Julie); and his close friend Carmen Hiller of Marion, Iowa..

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mitchell Family Funeral Home



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